Toy Cat Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Sachiyo Ishii
Needle Size

US 4 / 3.5mm
Techniques

Stocking Stitch

What you need to know

Knit your own cat with Sachiyo Ishii's easy stocking stitch knitting pattern with simple shaping

Introducing our adorable, knitted mascot especially for feline fans! The pattern is easy to follow with simple shaping and a hint of colourwork to boost your skill set.

Sizing

20cm tall

What you'll need

Yarn: DK, shades (A) Grey, 20g, (B) Cream, (C) Turquoise, 10g of each, (D) Fuchsia, 5g, (E) Orange, oddment
Needles: 3.5mm
Safety toy stuffing
Felt: orange
Fabric glue
Beads or safety toy eyes: 10mm, two
Sewing needle and thread
Tapestry needle

Stitches and skills used

How to cast on
How to knit
How to cast off
How to work k2tog
How to work yfwd (yarn forward / yarn over)
How to work buttonholes

Meet the designer

Sachiyo Ishii was a money broker in Wall Street and London before she turned her hand to crafting. Now a multimedia designer, Sachiyo is particularly renowned for her adorable knitted animals and figures. If you enjoyed making this pattern, we think you'll enjoy making Sachiyo's knitted mermaid toy. View all of Sachiyo's patterns here.

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