LITTLE SOFTIES

From poodles to pugs, schnauzers to chihuahuas, handmade felt dogs have got Britain cooing. Surely it’s time you had one of your own?
We are, undeniably, a nation of dog lovers. But if you have neither the space nor the inclination to own a real one, why not just make one of your own – out of felt.

Felt Dogs

This fad for crafting miniature pooches, from adorable pugs to loveable Labradors, is fast taking off across Britain and few do it better than Mitsuki Hoshi, some of whose finest patterns have been published in a new book.

Felt Dog

And here are just a few of them. All together now: ahh… 

For felt dog patterns: Felt Dogs by Mitsuki Hoshi (Laurence King Publishing, £9.95).