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Border Collie Doorstop

Created by: Christine R

  • Project Details

    About

    I made this for my Niece's Birthday next month, she's mad about Border Collie's and has two rescued girls Nellie and Wilma. Not sure what they will think about this young upstart propping up the kitchen door.

    Pattern

    Alan Dart Border Collie

    This pattern can be found here:
    www.alandart.co.uk

    Needles & Hooks

    • Single Point 3.00mm (US 2.5) 35cm

    Accessories

    • Tapestry Needle
    • Stuffing
    Other : I used 250 grams of plastic pellet weights placed in a cotton bag in the base and a heavy weight stuffing giving a total of weight of approx 500 grams, 14mm brown safety eyes

    Tags

    Craft

    Knitting

    Skill Level

    Intermediate

    Status

    Complete

  • Comments

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    31 Comments

    • Sue C

      • Bournemouth

      This Alan Dart dog is amazing too. Absolutely stunning, like all your projects. The detail is incredible and you have such a gift for making them look so lifelike. You are very clever! Your niece must have been thrilled. Not so sure about her dog's reaction!
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      • Christine R

        • Preston

        Thanks Sue and yes she was pleased I made it originally to prop her kitchen door open but the dogs were not impressed so she has it high up on a shelf. I think they thought it was their playmate.
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    • Alison B

      • Portsoy

      Your dog is just adorable, what a lovely present for your niece 💝
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      • Christine R

        • Preston

        Thanks Alison, this is the fourth I made now and I think I've improved a bit with each one.
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    • Michelle M

      • Queensland

      I love this border collie just perfect, but I think you have a problem Christine your beautiful pussy cat wants some attention and wants a door stop knitted just like him.lol
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      • Christine R

        • Preston

        Thanks Michelle, I've just finished this new one for a order so I updated the photo's and every time I start to take photos, my cat thinks it's her own personal photoshoot🤦
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    • Jennifer M

      • Daleys Point.

      He is fabulous. What a good idea.
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    • Michelle M

      • Queensland

      I agree with you Mandy Christine's dogs are amazing they look like they are real, every time I see one I cannot believe she has knitted it.
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    • Mandy

      Hello Christine, I came across the border collie doorstop that you made as I am looking for one and fell completely in love with it! I am not a knitter but would like to ask you if you would consider making me one please? It is so beautiful and so like my border collie Leo. I appreciate you may be very busy with other projects, but if you could consider my request I would be so grateful, thank you. Mandy
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      • Christine R

        • Preston

        Hello Mandy, I would love to make one for you and always happy to make time for special requests. If you send me an email to handknithugs@gmail.com
        then I can confirm all the details with you.
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    • Vix

      • North Walsham

      I am sure Nellie and Wilma were surprised when he didn't move! Amazingly realistic.
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      • Christine R

        • Preston

        I think they were very surprised, my niece was so worried about the way they were stalking it the doorstop had to be reassigned as a bookend!
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      • Vix

        • North Walsham

        @Christine R: 😂
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    • Christine R

      • Preston

      I'm sure you'll enjoy it and you have the real thing to help with the modelling.
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    • JOANNE N

      Looks great, I have this pattern, so might give this a try. Have border collies myself and doorstop looks just like them.
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    • Kate S

      Fabulous. I love the tongue - looks just like my Jeannie.
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    • Pauline J

      I'm not really a dog lover but just adore this one!!! Well done
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    • Jean F

      He’s lovely!
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    • Lyn R

      • Wollongong

      Beautiful.
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    • Christine H

      • Perth

      Look again , is it real? Very cute
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    • Val S

      Just love him, we had a border collie who died last year and he was so loveable which i am sure your Niece will love this one as well a real keeper.
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      • Christine R

        • Preston

        Thanks Val, Borders really do wrap themselves around your heart, they're so funny and affectionate.
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    • Oge Knitwear Designs (Vera Stensrud)

      Very cute, beautiful work.
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    • Sally D

      That's brilliant, I have a Border Collie called Belle and I think she would love that for a little play mate 😊
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      • Christine R

        • Preston

        Thanks Sally, I'm not sure how long he'll survive as a doorstop, he might end up on top of a cupboard where the two cats go for peace!
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    • Pat A

      He's gorgeous!! Well done xx
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    • Alison B

      • Portsoy

      Lovely border collie and looks so cute too :)
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