An entertaining and informative look at knitting with dog hair, from its alleged origins in Catalonia to contemporary practice in Australia. This program will encourage listeners to look at their four legged friends in a new and creative light. Knitting with Dog Hair was produced by Natalie Kestecher of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, and airs as part of our international exchange series, Crossing Boundaries.
Knitting with Dog Hair was produced by Natalie Kestecher of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. The sound engineer was Russell Stapleton and the role of dog groomer Shag Pappas was performed by Matthew Beer. This program originally aired as part of the international documentary exchange series Crossing Boundaries.
Links:
Notes from Natalie Kestecher
Get the story behind the documentary/mockumentary, Knitting with Dog Hair.
Radio Eye Australia
Find out more about innovative documentary from Australia.
Big Stick Productions
Visit the work of writer/actor Matthew Beer who was featured in this program as the dog hair expert Shag Pappas.
Books:
The Perfect Diary
by: Big Stick Productions 2003
A daily planner showcasing the work of Australian artists, writers, poets, photographers and poets.
Yes It's Made from My Dogs Hair: An Owners Guide to Harvesting Your Pets Coat and Sp
by: Detta Juusola 1996
Includes information on grooming, harvesting, sorting, storing, spinning.
Knitting With Dog Hair: Better a Sweater From a Dog You Know and Love Than From a She
by: Kendall Crolius and Anne Montgomery 1997
How do you make a pullover out of Rover? Surprising facts and methods of knitting with dog hair.
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