Touché Crochet


Hanging with Chad.


Chad, inspiration and bon vivant of Chadsrags, sporting
a hat and jumper from his signature line of canine apparel.

Mr. Doodle's Dog is a member of YahooGroups Loving the Wire Fox Terrier. That's where we met up with Chad, who consented to a chat:

Nigel: You're a big name on the Internet terrier groups. Everyone seems to know you.
Chad: Really? Maybe it's my work they know ... Chadsrags.
Nigel: Yes, your jumpers, or what some refer to as bandanas, are the rage. I like the one you're wearing.
Chad: Thank you. Chadsrags came about because my human, Pat, will only sit still to crochet. So in order to get her to spend more time with me, I encouraged her to crochet jumpers and collars. We send them to rescue dogs as they head out to their permanent homes. We send them to friends who request them, too.
Nigel: That's good of you. I was a rescue.
Chad: So was I. I'm hazy on the details, but I was told that ny people and I were on a trip, traveling in a pickup. Wouldn't you know I fell out and was taken to a vet to be ... put to sleep! I was just left there. But the vet saw my determination and helped me through a long convalescence. Then I went into rescue where Pat found me. She had recently been widowed and so the timing was right for both of us. I have medical problems, such as some hind leg difficulties and pancreatitis, but it's nothing we can't deal with.
Nigel: Amazing. Don't people know not to put dogs, especially terriers, in the backs of pickups? There ought to be a law ...
Chad: There are laws ... don't get me started.
Nigel: How long have you been with Pat?
Chad: Three years. She's coming along nicely.
Nigel: Her crochet design and work is beautiful.
Chad: Yes, it is. I am her inspiration and driving force. Sometimes her attention wanders to the computer and elsewhere, but I can usually help her focus on the crocheting.
Nigel: You have a reputation as being somewhat of a ladies man. Any truth to that?
Chad: You know how those things go.
Nigel: Understood ... I like the hat you're wearing. Is it new?
Chad: Thank you. Yes, it is.
Nigel: It was great of you to sit down and chat with us. Before you leave, could you show us a few jumpers from Chadsrags?
Chad: It was my pleasure. Here are some of my favorite designs.


Nigel: Where can dogs reach you if they'd like one of your creations -- collar, jumper or perhaps a hat?
Chad: They can e-mail Pat or me at patt@isomedia.com. We crochet for all kinds of dogs, not just terriers.
Nigel: Thanks, Chad.

Posted: Sun - August 17, 2003 at 09:52 AM          

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