"What's not to like?"
Kendall Crolius, co-author of the book "Knitting With Dog Hair," says knitting with dog hair should not be pooh-poohed. There are practical benefits in using dog hair--the materials are free, and the dog owner is doing his or her part to recycle. Also, Crolius said, dog hair is exceptionally high quality and is warm.
"You're basically getting cashmere for free," said Crolius of Southport, Conn. "What's not to like?"
I just don’t appreciate all that free cashmere blowing about the house. Of course, today started with ‘poison dog lips’ so I am feeling a bit anti-canine.