Found this at Let's Knit
This adorable dog couple and their kennel. Knit up a couple, or a lot! I used this pattern to make some garland puppies.
KENNEL
RIGHT PANEL AND HALF FRONT PANEL (worked in one piece)
Using 2.75mm needles and yarn A, cast on 31 sts
Rows 1-3: k
Row 4: p20, k1, p10
Row 5: k
Rows 6-19: rep Rows 4-5 seven times
Row 20: as Row 4
Find the rest of the pattern here
http://bit.ly/XmasKnitPuppies