Crochet Critters = Homes4Hounds

Crochet 4 Charity Hall of Fame!

2009-10-04T19:34:00.004-04:00

Sara R. used the Life Size Greyhound Pattern to crochet and donate 3 hounds to adoption groups for fundraising! I'm told she's already working on number 5!! Great work, Sara!
Visit Sara's Etsy shop where all proceeds go to helping hounds: www.crafting4greyhounds.etsy.com

Angela C. has completed an awesome total of 50 Greyhound Fisherman Sweaters for various rescues! That's not a typo...it's FIFTY!!! Check back in the archives and you'll see several photos of earlier sweaters she made. Angela's work illustrates how different the pattern looks when done in all kinds of color combos. And her models are often other than Greyhounds. Congratulations, Angela on your amazing accomplishment! There are a lot of toasty warm pups out there because of you!

Fisherman Style Dog Sweaters for Rescue

2009-08-20T00:56:00.004-04:00

This Red, White and Blue Fisherman dog sweater was crocheted by Angela C. She has a goal to crochet 50 sweaters to donate to rescue by Fall. She's already up to 45 including the Navy & Yellow beauty below. Bless you, Angela and hugs to your gorgeous model, Sophie!

A beautifully crocheted Yorkie Dog Pup by Terry R. Thanks to all for sending the beautiful pics!

Pixie Hounds for Charity

2009-06-27T17:07:00.002-04:00

Melissa W. crocheted these 3 Pixie Hounds for a fundraising event for Rescued Racers in St. Louis. She used the Pixie Hounds Pattern from Greyhound Crafts.com and added authentic Martingale collars. Aren't they cute?! Here's a link to the tutorial for making the collars: Collar Tutorial. Thanks, Mel!

Felted German Shepherd Crocheted Dog

2009-06-27T16:13:00.003-04:00

Thanks to Pam O. for sending these great photos of the German Shepherd she crocheted and felted! She used the Pattern from GreyhoundCrafts.com and added a beautiful Piano collar.

Traveling Hounds...A Novel Fundraising Idea!

2009-06-13T13:28:00.003-04:00

Two Pixie Hounds visit Lake Windemeer.
This is one of the biggest and most famous lakes in the north of England, and draws millions of tourists each year. Click here to check out a website describing a greyt fundraising idea for Greyhound Adoption. The lucky hounds called Hope, Arnold and Baskerville carry their own passports. They were lovingly created by Lesley P. using the Pixie Hounds Crochet Pattern.

Arnold

Baskerville

Hope

Dog Sweaters for Rescue by Angela

2009-06-08T20:41:00.006-04:00

Thanks to Angela C. for sending these greyt photos of sweaters she made for dog rescue. Isn't it amazing what you can do simply by changing yarn colors?! Sweater pattern available here. On sale for a limited time.

New Crocheted Greyhound & Dog Sweater Photos

2009-05-17T20:02:00.004-04:00

Enjoy these pics of a crocheted Life Size Greyhound sent in by Claire N. That's Bruno and friend.
The Quick & Easy Greyhound Sweater looks terrific crocheted with varigated yarn.

Cori's Life Size Greyhound Doll and Pals

2009-05-02T20:06:00.002-04:00

A Life Size Greyhound Doll crocheted by Cori! Looks like she made 2 friends already.

Pug in Pink

2009-05-02T16:40:00.003-04:00

This Pug dressed in pink was sent in by Joanne G. Love the improvised tongue!

Thanks to everyone for sending us photos of the projects you made from GreyhoundCrafts.com patterns!

Stuffy Helps Hounds

2009-02-22T13:31:00.003-05:00

Linda crocheted our Life Size Greyhound and named him Stuffy. Her friend, Rob, made an awesome stand for Stuffy who was donated to Greyhound Safety Net.
Stuffy's job is to attract attention at Adoption Awareness Events. As you can see, he's doing a greyt job of attracting the attention of a cute Greyhound puppy!
Thanks Linda and Rob!!!
You can get the Life Size Greyhound Pattern on our website, GreyhoundCrafts.com. Visit during February and get a free pattern with every $9.98 purchase! CLICK HERE!

Not Just 4 Greyhounds

2009-02-09T14:25:00.008-05:00

This Fisherman Style Sweater pattern was designed for Greyhounds. However, that didn't stop Angela from improvising to make the sweater fit this little Cavalier. She used baby yarn in a pretty pink and a smaller hook.

Angela enjoys crocheting for her own dogs and she also makes sweaters to donate for rescue dogs. The photos below show her beautiful variations with yarn color. She also made the sweaters fit by eliminating a few rows for dogs with shorter bodies.

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In July Wyatt, our inspiration, became ill and he left us for the Rainbow Bridge in October. Our hearts are broken but we will go on to try to help other hounds needing homes.

Godspeed Wyatt. We miss you very much.

Wyatt Earp (Sable Doc)

6/16/01 to 10/26/08

Pixie Hound For Greyhound Adoption

2008-07-03T13:33:00.002-04:00

This month, all proceeds from the Handmade4Hounds Shop will be donated to benefit Greyhound Welfare of MD/DC/VA www.greyhoundwelfare.org. The light brindle Pixie Hound with a white face is 13" tall. Other items for sale include Martingale collars, hound coats, jewelry, Greyhound artwork, gift items and more.

Visit the shop here: Handmade4Hounds.

Purchase the Pixie Hounds Crochet Pattern Here: Pixie Hounds Pattern. Pattern sales support Greyhound adoption, too!

Well-Dressed Hounds

2008-05-28T13:30:00.002-04:00

Marianne C. from the Netherlands sent us these terrific photos of her latest creations. A life size crocheted Greyhound is dressed in the Greyhound Fisherman Sweater and Quick & Easy Dog Sweater.
The hound was named Lucas and has his own embroidered collar. Marianne donates handmade dog coats for rescued pups. Greyt job...thanks Marianne!
All patterns available at: Greyhound Crafts

Pixie Hound Family Fundraiser

2008-05-15T00:54:00.003-04:00

Not one, not two, but a whole family of Pixie Hounds is up for bids in the latest auction sponsored by 2 HoundsDesign. The auction benefits Greyhound Angel Network and ends Monday May 19th at 10pm Eastern Time or 15 minutes after last bid.

And if that's not greyt enough...scroll down for another Pixie Hound to bid on. This time the winner gets to choose the color!
Thanks to Ali West and Janet Wagner for their generous donations!

Greyhound Fisherman Sweater in Green

2008-05-05T14:46:00.002-04:00

We found this greyt photo on Flickr. Doesn't the Greyhound Fisherman Sweater look terrific in green? The pattern, available at GreyhoundCrafts.com, is included in the buy-one-get-one-half-price sale this month. And what a gorgeous hound!!!

A new auction has started at Carpe Canum to benefit Lambie's Smile Fund. There are many great items to bid on including a Greyhound Door Wreath Crochet Pattern booklet. Hurry...auction ends May 6th at 10pm EDT.

We Want Your Photos!

2008-04-20T19:05:00.004-04:00

We would love to display photos of your creations made from our GreyhoundCrafts.com patterns. Please send in as many as you'd like. Show us your ideas and any changes you made to add your own style. Send them to Lenora at amazinggreys@msn.com.

Thanks!!!

Pixie Hound in Greyhound Gang Auction

2008-04-03T13:27:00.003-04:00

Win a ready-made Pixie Hound in the latest Greyhound Gang Auction! There are many great items in this auction which benefits Almost Home For Hounds.
Want to make your own Pixie Hound? Purchase the pattern here: Pixie Hound Pattern. A portion of the purchase price is donated to benefit Greyhound Adoption and this is a quick and easy item to make for fundraisers.

Happy bidding & crocheting!

Pixie Hounds Raffle

2008-03-31T23:18:00.004-04:00

Janet Wagner did a terrific job of crocheting not one, not two but FIVE Pixie Hounds! All five will be raffled off to raise funds for Greyhounds Adoptions of Florida. Raffle tickets are only $2 each or 3 for $5 and you can choose from 5 different colors. Click here to buy tickets or to get more info about the raffle.

Greyhound Bling

2008-03-25T14:40:00.004-04:00

Win some Spring Bling for your Greyhound. This beautiful Greyhound necklace is available for bids in a new auction to benefit Greyhound Support of Kansas City. Click here: AUCTION LINK to check out this and other great items waiting for your bids. This group has many hounds waiting to be hauled to their new homes. Your support will help pay for the ride!

What have you all been crocheting this Winter? Please send us photos of your creations!

Greyhound Plant Pokes & Pixie Hounds

2008-03-15T22:28:00.002-04:00

Looking through some older photos we found these cute ones sent to us a while ago. These Greyhound Plant Poke Ornaments and Pixie Hounds were donated to a fundraiser at Wonderland Greyhound Park in 2007.

Keep those photos coming!

Greyhound Gang Auction 100% to the Hounds

2008-03-09T16:27:00.003-04:00

A new auction has started at the Greyhound Gang website. That's www.greyhoundgang.org. Auction is up and running from now until 3/17. Over 20 items for your bidding pleasure. 100% goes to the hounds.

If you've never read a story about Dotti Hi Socks you MUST bid on this book! Dotti Hi Socks - It's all About Me - is 95 pages of love and laughter. The stories of living with this greyhound will make all greyhound lovers roar and hug their hounds and say - "You're so much smarter than Dotti Hi Socks". 95 pages.

Bookmark the Gang website and visit each month for a new auction. You'll often find crocheted items up for bids. Claudia would be happy to accept your donated crocheted items for future auctions. As always, 100% goes to the hounds!

Life Size Greyhound Doll Up for Bids!

2008-02-23T14:28:00.004-05:00

An Auction to benefit Greyhound Adoption League of Texas, Inc. is underway! Hurry...this auction ends at 7pm PST/10pm EST on Tuesday, February 26.

There's a colorful life size Greyhound Doll up for bids. It was crocheted with varigated rainbow yarn using our Greyhound Crochet Pattern.

Also up for bids is a crocheted Greyhound Sweater & Snood. It was made with luxury rose yarn and the Quick & Easy Sweater Pattern.

Attention non-crocheters! Now's your chance. Get your bids in now!

Click here to go to auction.

Auction for Greyhound Adoptions of Florida

2008-02-14T12:39:00.003-05:00

An auction has started for Greyhound Adoptions of Florida. This is a quick and easy auction that closes on Feb 18th so don't wait to place your bids! This adorable crocheted hound is up for bids. His name is Roper and he was made by Maureen using our Little Greyhound Doll Pattern.

Hurry! Auction ends February 18th!!! Here's the link:

Auction for Greyhound Adoptions of Florida

Auction for God's Greyts

2008-02-05T11:27:00.000-05:00

Thanks go out to Marianne C. for sending this photo of 2 hounds she crocheted having a tea party with Mom. She used lighter yarn and a smaller hook to make the Whippet sized fawn hound. She even added a collar with Tippi's name embroidered on it! The blue Greyhound is called Lucas. Marianne makes coats for rescued dogs in the Netherlands.

An auction has started for God's Greyts and ends Monday February 11th at 10PM Eastern time or 15 minutes after the last bid. There are some great items listed, including jewelry, artwork, and collars! Click on the link below to be taken straight to the auction!

http://2houndsdesign.com/cgi-bin/2hounds.pl?category=GBA

Auction for Galgo Rescue

2008-01-24T00:34:00.000-05:00

A Carpe Canem Benefit Auction for the Galgo Rescue International Network (GRIN) has begun. Check out the multi-color crocheted Greyhound doll and the gorgeous knitted Greyhound sweaters. There are many unique items and a Greyhound Doll crochet pattern booklet up for bids. The auction will last until 7pm PST/10pm EST on Tuesday, January 29.

Click Here for Auction

Please bid high and bid often, and help GRIN help the Galgos.

Craft Fair for Greyhound Rescue

2008-01-23T12:13:00.000-05:00

Lesley Phillips and friends filled 2 tables with hand-made items at a craft fair. Look closely and you'll see several crocheted Pixie Hounds. All proceeds from the sale went to Greyhound Rescue. Hurray Leslie!

Greyhound Shawl

2008-01-23T12:06:00.000-05:00

This beautiful Greyhound Shawl was crocheted by Peggy Reid. She started with the afghan pattern and improvised. I love the border.

Greyt job, Peggy!

Auction for Midwest Greyhound Adoption

2008-01-15T23:56:00.000-05:00

Midwest Greyhound Adoption (http://www.midwestgreyhound.org/) has taken in EIGHT broken legged hounds the past three weeks from Dairyland Racing Park. Midwest Greyhounds took them in, will fix them and find them loving homes. Unfortunately, the money needed to repair and care for these hounds is upwards of $15,000. This auction is to help Midwest Greyhound in a small way to pay those bills. Click here to see the items:

http://www.eurekacreek.com/greyhoundgang/auction/

Please be VERY Generous. There are some wonderful and unique items available.

Auction for Greyhound Support Kansas City

2008-01-14T17:02:00.000-05:00

An auction is in progress to benefit Greyhound Support in Kansas City.
GSKC is a non-profit organization that moves retired, injured and/or unwanted Greyhounds out of racing farms and kennels and into adoption groups across the United States.

GSKC BENEFIT AUCTION

If you have items you would like to donate for a benefit auction please contact us or check with your local adoption group.

Auction for Fast K9's Greyhound Adoption

2008-01-11T12:22:00.000-05:00

A Carpe Canem Benefit Auction for Fast K9's Greyhound Adoption has begun. The auction will last until 7pm PST/10pm EST on Tuesday, January 15.

http://www.carpecanem.com/auction/index.php?auctionid=107

Please bid high and bid often, and help Fast K9's find more forever homes for Greyhounds. Mik usually runs 2 auctions per month. If you have any items you'd like to donate, please contact Mik at the email link on the auction page.

Check out the greyt items up for auction including dog coats and collars. You must see the St Paddy's Day collar and the Valentine's Day collar. There are several vintage and unique items, too. Remember, it all goes to help the hounds.Happy bidding! Good luck!

A Whippet Doll in Crochet

2008-01-04T16:26:00.000-05:00

Shari B. modified the Little Greyhound Dolls Pattern to create this cute, white and tan Whippet. Check out Shari's jewelry designs at:

www.bonnindesigns.com

Greyhound Fisherman Style Sweater

2008-01-04T16:00:00.000-05:00

Chris C. made this Greyhound sweater. Now she's working on some others to donate for an August fundraiser for Greyhound Friends. Thanks Chris!

That's Halle the Great Dane taking a nap. Lucy is modeling the sweater while Gotti the Italian Greyhound stands by.

Fancy Dancer & Friends

2008-01-04T15:47:00.000-05:00

A Life Size Greyhound Crocheted by Renee G.

Renee's hound was a donation for a 4/28/07 fundraiser for Central Ohio Greyhound Rescue. Thanks Renee!

Biscuit & Bertie

2008-01-04T15:13:00.000-05:00

Biscuit with his new friend Bertie made by Katie.

(Note...Katie replaced the crystal eyes called for in the pattern with soft eyes so it could be used as a dog toy).

Hound Helps Mom with Crocheted Clone

2008-01-04T14:37:00.000-05:00

BRISTOL...A life size crocheted hound made by Carrie H.

Indy the Greyhound naps with his new crocheted friend and helps to stuff (or is that UNstuff) the Crocheted Greyhound his Mom is making.

Roaching Rufus

2008-01-04T14:27:00.000-05:00

Rufus takes a nap. Crocheted by Kelly C. for a benefit auction. Thanks Kelly!

Tango the Galgo

2008-01-04T14:04:00.000-05:00

Carol S. used the Life Size Greyhound crochet pattern with Patons Divine yarn to create this fuzzy, adorable GALGO named Tango. He was featured in a Fundraiser Auction to benefit Spanish Galgos! Carol's creations have been seen an numerous fundraisers. Thanks Carol!

Life Size Brindle Crocheted Greyhound

2008-01-04T13:35:00.000-05:00

Meet Greenleaf II made by Michelle P.to commemorate her friend's Greyhound...

A Patriotic Greyhound Doll by Holly

2008-01-04T13:23:00.000-05:00

A Little Greyhound Doll crocheted byDr. Holly Priestley. Holly's crocheted donations can be found in fundraisers from Gettysburg to Florida. Thanks Holly!

Fawn Greyhound with Boa

2008-01-04T13:11:00.000-05:00

A Life Size Crocheted Greyhound with a fluffy boa of novelty eyelash yarn. Crocheted by Irene (my Mom).

Pugs by Melissa

2008-01-04T12:47:00.000-05:00

Melissa from Colorado crocheted & photographed this life-size Pug from our latest pattern. If you love Pugs, check out her blog:

Meeting of the Hounds

2008-01-04T00:27:00.000-05:00

Greyhounds Oshie & Ducky meet a new crocheted hound made by Alice Barta (that's her Dad in the photo). What a greyt photo!

Blue Sox & Hippie

2008-01-04T00:09:00.000-05:00

Life Size Greyhounds crocheted by Carol Sheldon for a fundraiser. That's Blue Sox and Hippie (variagated).

Wyatt's Gotcha Day Crazy Quilt

2008-01-03T13:46:00.000-05:00

Commemorating Wyatt Earp's gotcha day...

Ten great hounds on a little yellow bus. Which one would go home with me?
Wyatt Earp August 3, 2003

Violet the Greyhound

2008-01-03T12:57:00.000-05:00

Another Greyhound clone made by customizing the Life Size Greyhound Crochet Pattern.

Ronnie The Greyhound

2008-01-03T12:20:00.000-05:00

A variation of the Life Size Greyhound Crochet Pattern used to make a clone of the real Ronnie the Greyhound.