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.
How to access this pattern
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