24 stitches x 32 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
Using black yarn, cast on 40 stitches.
Row 1-10: Knit across (40 stitches)
Switch to white yarn
Row 11: K20 in white, change to black, K20 in black
Row 12: P20 in black, K20 in white
Rows 13-14: Repeat rows 11-12
Switch to brown yarn
Rows 15-20: Knit in brown for 6 rows
Switch to black yarn
Rows 21-30: Knit in black for 10 rows
Bind off all stitches and weave in ends.
Sew in any loose ends and shape the piece as needed to resemble the face of a black Australian Shepherd with a white stripe down the center and brown cheeks.