Lucky Black Cat Comfort Doll | Toy Knitting Pattern Knitting Pattern

Lucky Black Cat Comfort Doll | Toy Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Beginner
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Áine Marriott
Needle Size

US 2.5 / 3.0mm
Needle Type

Straight, Double-pointed
Techniques

Garter , 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

With school exam results arriving soon, this little black kitty will keep luck on your side.

Over the next 12 months, we'll be releasing a brand-new comfort doll every month, and this month brings our black cat. This lucky kitty is ready to purl its way into someone's heart, with bright glasses, a cosy hood and a swishy i-cord tail that makes it impossible not to smile. Whether you're knitting for a child awaiting their results, a proud student, or simply someone who could do with a confidence boost, this puss is stitched with encouragement every step of the way.

Sizing

Lucky cat: 16cm tall

What do I need?

Yarn: DK in shades (A) Light Grey, (B) Dark Grey, (C) Black, (D) Red, (E) Yellow, (F) Skin Tone, (G) White, (H) Navy, (I) Bright Pink, (J) Green, (K) Blue, (L) Pink, (M) Light Pink, (N) Purple, (O) Brown, (P) Dark Green, (Q) Bright Green, (R) Orange, and (S) Peach, small amounts of each
Needles: 3mm straight, 3mm double-pointed
Tapestry needle
Safety toy stuffing
Round-headed pins
Stitch markers
NOTE: this is all the supplies needed for the first six dolls in the series.

Meet the designer

Áine Marriott is talented designer, who can turn her hand to many different projects from babywear to toys. If you enjoyed making this pattern, you'll find a whole array of comfort doll projects on the Let's Knit Together website.

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