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Playful Cat Knitting Pattern

Name: Playful Cat Knitting Pattern
Brand: Knitting by Post
SKU: KBP-189
Price: 4.49 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (5 reviews)

Rated 4.97 out of 5 based on 30 customer ratings

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Skill Level: Easy

Time Estimate: A Weekend Project (Explain Skill & Time)

Published: 17 March 2017

Pattern Number: KBP-189

This Knitting Pattern

Knit a cat that’s always in a playful mood! This fun soft toy knitting pattern captures a kitten’s mischievous charm.

Main Colours Required : 50g Light Grey, 50g Dark Grey, 25g Cream. Oddment of black for eyes.

Extras Required : Toy stuffing

Completed Dimensions : Cat is approx. 37cm from nose to bottom.

More Information

Needle Size	3mm Single Pointed Knitting Needles. This is the same as a UK size 11 or a US size 3
Language	English
Knitting Skills	Cast on Knit – k Purl – p Increase the number of stitches by knitting into the front and back of the same stitch – inc Decrease the number of stitches by knitting 2 stitches together – k2tog Cast off Sewing Pieces Together Inserting Toy Stuffing
Yarn Weight	This pattern uses any brand of Double Knitting yarn. Double Knitting is also known as Light Worsted, 8ply or No.3. It should be about 300 metres per 100g
Materials	Toy Stuffing for inside. Also known as Fiberfill or Wool Stuffing
Equipment	Yarn Sewing Needle
Craft	Knitting – With 2 Single Pointed Needles
Designed by	Knitting by Post Toy Knitting Pattern Designers. You Can be Confident as This Pattern Has Been Lovingly Crafted by Specialists.
Media	A5 Professionally Printed Leaflet. Your pattern is compact enough to fit on a chair arm or into a knitting bag OR Instant Digital PDF Download. You can read from and carry your knitting pattern on your mobile device or print it at home yourself.
Tension	26 sts x 33 rows = 10cm x 10cm in stocking stitch with double knitting yarn
Character	Animals
Knitting Style	All pieces are knitted flat on 2 needles. They will have a seam when completed.
Colour	Grey

Reviews (30)

30 reviews for Playful Cat Knitting Pattern

Lucy

Rated 5 out of 5

I haven't completed the cat yet, but have found the pattern easy to follow and the results look promising so far!

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mallow

Rated 5 out of 5

This pattern arrived yesterday and I started it last night!...couldn’t wait, ..easy to follow ..love it. Ordered the pattern with four other patterns,...More
This pattern arrived yesterday and I started it last night!...couldn’t wait, ..easy to follow ..love it. Ordered the pattern with four other patterns, brilliant service.....would definitively recommend this company.....thank you.

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Fiona Jenkins

Rated 5 out of 5

Loved making this

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jan.rollings

Rated 5 out of 5

Love this pattern. I love all the patterns from KBP.

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Tang Siew Eng

Rated 5 out of 5

The pattern is easy to follow and the end product is so so so cute. Simply love it

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Ann

Rated 5 out of 5

Looking forward to knitting the cat, I am going to change colours as my grandson loves tigers so a little bit of alteration is required. Find all pat...More
Looking forward to knitting the cat, I am going to change colours as my grandson loves tigers so a little bit of alteration is required. Find all patterns easy and fun to knit.

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Michelle

Rated 5 out of 5

Lovely pattern, very easy to knit and a delightful cat when finished.

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May Morrell

Rated 5 out of 5

Grandson picked this pattern was very excited when I finished it all the patterns I have made are enjoy to knit

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Anonymous

Rated 5 out of 5

Love this pattern bought this to knit for my daughter. Haven't finished it yet but its very easy and its looking good!

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joan johnson

Rated 5 out of 5

Easy and lovely

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Cerys James

Rated 5 out of 5

This is a lovely pattern and not difficult for a beginner like me.I am still knitting it but can see it will be very sweet when it's finished

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Clare Lewry

Rated 5 out of 5

Lovely pattern as always

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Emma

Rated 5 out of 5

first class service

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Jen cutts

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent pattern, I love it, never disappointed with the patterns I have purchased. X

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Wendy Wager

Rated 5 out of 5

Goes so well with the litter of kittens. All easy to do

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Lesley Charlton

Rated 5 out of 5

Half way through knitting playful cat. Have no doubt I will be pleased with it when stuffed

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Leslie Segir

Rated 5 out of 5

The playful cat turned out even better than I'd hoped it would. I love the patterns from KBP. Always so easy to follow - always a great finished produ...More
The playful cat turned out even better than I'd hoped it would. I love the patterns from KBP. Always so easy to follow - always a great finished product.

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Patricia Hargreaves

Rated 5 out of 5

A very easy pattern to follow. As an experienced knitter, perhaps mentioning in the instructions to cast on loosely, especially for the head , would ...More
A very easy pattern to follow. As an experienced knitter, perhaps mentioning in the instructions to cast on loosely, especially for the head , would be beneficial for beginner knitters. One cat aleady completed and number two underway.

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Julia

Rated 5 out of 5

I love this pattern, very easy to follow. I am working on my first one but got (at least) another 2 I want to knit.

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Julie

Rated 5 out of 5

I love this pattern and have already knitted two cats,the only difference is I used self patterning wool ,my granddaughter has already chosen the colo...More
I love this pattern and have already knitted two cats,the only difference is I used self patterning wool ,my granddaughter has already chosen the colour she wants me to knit as a present for her new brother or sister due in october.

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Sharon

Rated 5 out of 5

Instructions were easy to follow. This is a really cute pattern and a good size. I was really pleased with the end result.

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Anonymous

Rated 5 out of 5

Really pleased with the result I achieved knitting this pattern. Instructions were easy to follow.

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Pauline

Rated 5 out of 5

Enjoyable and quite easy to knit. Well pleased with the finished item. Could do with hints and tips on the sewing up

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Pauline

Rated 5 out of 5

Thoroughly enjoyed knitting playful cat. Nice and easy pattern. The sewing is my downfall. Would like a few hints and tips

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Elaine

Rated 5 out of 5

Another great pattern from the team. Can't wait for the next one. Keep,them comming

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colleen

Rated 5 out of 5

cant wait to do this one!so cute

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Sallie

Rated 5 out of 5

A bit of a bigger knit but quite straightforward and bigger than some of the others

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Annette Jones

Rated 5 out of 5

Easy pattern to follow - not knitted yet but on my to do list!

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Anonymous

Rated 4 out of 5

Easy to follow pattern

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Sue

Rated 5 out of 5

Another great pattern , easy to follow already completed 2 in different colours, keep the patterns coming!

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English	🇩🇪 DE (German)	🇫🇷 FR (French)	🇪🇸 ES (Spanish)
1. Terminology
Cast on	Anschlagen	Monter	Montar
sts (stitches)	M (Maschen)	m (mailles)	p (puntos)
k (Knit)	re M	end.	der.
p (Purl)	li M	env.	rev.
inc (Increase – knit into front & back)	1 M zun (aus 1 M 2 str.)	augm (tricoter 2 fois la m.)	aum (tejer 2 veces el p.)
increase into every stitch	In jede Masche 1 M zunehmen (verdoppeln)	Faire une augmentation dans chaque maille	Hacer un aumento en cada punto
k2tog (Decrease)	2 M re zus	2 m ens end.	2 p jun der.
Purl 1 row	1 Reihe links stricken	Tricoter 1 rang à l'envers	Tejer 1 vuelta del revés
Next: (k1, k2tog) to end	Nächste: (1 re, 2 re zus) bis zum Ende wiederholen	Suivant : répéter (1 end, 2 ens end) jusqu'à la fin	Siguiente: repetir (1 der, 2 jun der) hasta el final
Starting with a purl row, st-st xx rows	Mit einer Rückreihe (links) beginnen, xx Reihen glatt rechts stricken	En commençant par un rang envers, tricoter xx rangs en jersey	Empezando con una vuelta del revés, tejer xx vueltas a punto jersey
Draw thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight	Faden durch die restlichen Maschen ziehen und festziehen	Passer le fil à travers les mailles restantes et serrer	Pasar el hilo por los puntos restantes y tirar fuerte para cerrar
Cast off	Abketten	Rabattre	Cerrar
2. Yarn (Garn / Laine / Lana)
Double Knitting (DK) Light Worsted, 8ply or No.3. It should be about 300 metres per 100g	Double Knitting (DK) Light Worsted, 8-fädig oder Nr. 3. Lauflänge ca. 300 Meter pro 100g	Double Knitting (DK) Light Worsted, 8ply ou N°3. Environ 300 mètres pour 100g	Double Knitting (DK) Light Worsted, 8 cabos o N.º 3. Debería tener unos 300 metros por cada 100g
Chunky Chunky is also known as Bulky, 16ply or No.5 yarn. It should be about 150 metres per 100g	Chunky Chunky ist auch bekannt als Bulky, 16-fädig oder Nr. 5 Garn. Lauflänge ca. 150 Meter pro 100g	Chunky Chunky est aussi appelé Bulky, 16ply ou fil N°5. Environ 150 mètres pour 100g	Chunky Chunky también se conoce como Bulky, 16 cabos o hilo N.º 5. Debería tener unos 150 metros por cada 100g
3. Stuffing (Füllung / Rembourrage / Relleno)
Toy Stuffing Toy Stuffing for inside. Also known as Fiberfill or Wool Stuffing	Füllwatte Füllwatte für das Innere. Auch bekannt als Bastelwatte oder Wollfüllung	Rembourrage Rembourrage pour l'intérieur. Aussi appelé Ouate de rembourrage ou Fibre	Relleno Relleno para juguetes (interior). También conocido como guata, fibra o relleno de lana
4. Needles (Nadeln / Aiguilles / Agujas)
3mm Single Pointed Knitting Needles This is the same as a UK size 11 or a US size 3	3mm Stricknadeln (Gerade) Das ist das Gleiche wie UK-Größe 11 oder US-Größe 3	Aiguilles à tricoter droites 3mm Cela équivaut à une taille UK 11 ou US 3	Agujas rectas de 3mm Esto es lo mismo que una talla UK 11 o una talla US 3
4.5mm Single Pointed Knitting Needles This is the same as a UK size 7 or a US size 7	4.5mm Stricknadeln (Gerade) Das ist das Gleiche wie UK-Größe 7 oder US-Größe 7	Aiguilles à tricoter droites 4.5mm Cela équivaut à une taille UK 7 ou US 7	Agujas rectas de 4.5mm Esto es lo mismo que una talla UK 7 o una talla US 7