Tussie Mussie Collar by Paula Tapestry

Tussie Mussie Collar

Knitting
March 2009
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
18 stitches = 4 inches
in Stockinette
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1 - 5 yards (1 - 5 m)
The collar is customizable to fit from wee dogs and cats up to very large dogs.
English
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The pattern includes directions for 3 different flower styles, the leaves and collar base.

Skill level: Intermediate

Knitting Needles: 4.5 - 5mm (US 7 - 8) double points - or size to match your yarn gauge.

Notions:

  • Tape measure
  • Tapestry needle
  • Nine yellow (5mm) – buttons or beads. Optional, only required if you are not doing the French knot.
  • Thread, to match your buttons or beads.
  • Sewing needle

Pets: At least one willing dog or cat.

A tussie mussie or word poesy is a small circular nosegay of flowers and herbs, designed to carry a message in the language of flowers. The traditional tussie mussie is composed of fragrant herbs surrounding one central flower, often a rose.