Cat and Fish Toy Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Amanda Berry
Needle Size

US 7 / 4.5mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Intarsia, knit, Purl

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

Start this nursery cushion and toy tonight with Amanda Berry's set of knitting patterns.

A great option for beginners, let's knit Amanda Berry’s nursery cat cushion and cuddly fish toy. Her feline cushion is perfect for practising colourwork techniques, combining intarsia and stripes to create a charming, cuddly accessory – ideal for mums to snuggle with during late-night feeds. The fish also makes a delightful mini gripping toy for tiny hands. This two-in-one project is fun, practical, and the perfect introduction to toy-making with its creative, colourful details.

What you need

Yarn, DK: pastel pink, dark pink, white, green, yellow, white, blue, 50g of each.
Needles: 4.5mm
Stuffing
Grey felt
Grey wool
Tapestry needle

Knit tip

To embroider the cat’s eyes, secure a 30cm length of grey yarn on the wrong side, then use a tapestry needle to bring it up through the front where the eye starts and back to the wrong side where it finishes, creating one big stitch on the right side for the eye. Using grey embroidery or cotton thread and a sewing needle, sew this big stitch in place with a couching stitch.

Meet the designer

Amanda Berry is toy knitting expert and has been designing for our crafty titles for many years, as well as working with larger shops and brands. She is a master when it comes to creating cute characters from dolls to animals. If you like this pattern, we think you'll love Amanda's snake toy pattern.

How to access this pattern

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