Festive Cat Soft Toy Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Advanced
Yarn Type

Aran / Worsted, DK / 8 ply
Designer

Val Pierce
Needle Size

US 6 / 4.0mm, US 9 / 5.5mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Basic Shaping, Fair Isle, Garter

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

Knit Val Pierce's fluffy cat toy pattern dressed in a Fair Isle Christmas dress.

Christmas can often creep up on us, which is why it's important to get cracking on your knitted gifts as soon as you can. This fluffy cat toy is sure to be a hit with young animal lovers. You could also use the basic dress pattern to make outfits to suit each season. Oh and if you're looking to save on time, simply omit the Fair Isle pattern and make the dress in solid red with white edging and this outfit will look just as cute this Yuletide season.

What do I need?

Yarn: Bergere de France Plume, shade 247.931 Tulle, three 50g balls, Sirdar Snuggly DK, shade 251 White, one 50g ball, shade 242 Flamenco, two 50g balls, Rico Baby Teddy Aran, shade 001 White, one 50g ball, Pink DK, Dark Grey DK, small amounts of each
Needles: 4mm, 5.5mm
Stitch holder
Ribbon: red: wide, 1m; narrow, 1m
Safety toy stuffing
Tapestry needle

Sizing

45cm tall

Top knit tip

The two textured yarns used here look really effective when knitted, but you may find it tricky to see your stitches. Make sure you count them after every row and use a row counter to help you keep your place. You may want to use a smooth yarn when sewing up your project to get a neater and more secure join.

Meet the designer

Designer Val Pierce is best known for her utterly adorable toy patterns. If you loved making this pattern, then why not make Val's Scandi gnome next? You can find even more toy designs from Val Pierce here.

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