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The Cat’s Pyjamas – Pyjama Case Knitting Pattern

Name: The Cat’s Pyjamas – Pyjama Case Knitting Pattern
Brand: Knitting by Post
SKU: KBP-030
Price: 4.49 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (5 reviews)

Rated 5 out of 5 based on 13 customer ratings

£4.49

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At a Glance:-

Skill Level: Easy

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

Published: 8 November 2015

Pattern Number: KBP-030

This Knitting Pattern

Knit a purr-fectly cozy pyjama case that’s as practical as it is cute. A great project for cat lovers and anyone who enjoys adding a handmade touch to their home.

Knitting pattern instructions to knit The Cat’s Pyjamas, Pyjama Case / Nightie Case Pattern.
The cat is adorable and holds a child’s nightie or pyjamas.

Needle Size Required : 4.5mm Single Point Needles

Yarn Required : Chunky / Bulky

Main Colours Required : 200g Cream, 200g Dark Pink

Extras Required : Toy stuffing and button

Completed Dimensions : 50cm front to rear paw, 23cm wide, opening 25cm long approx.

Skills Used : Cast on, knit, purl, increase by knitting into the front and back of stitch, decrease by knitting two stitches together, cast off, sewing pieces together.

Pattern Language : English

More Information

Needle Size	4.5mm Single Pointed Knitting Needles. This is the same as a UK size 7 or a US size 7
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 Chunky yarn. Chunky is also known as Bulky, 16ply or No.5 yarn. It should be about 150 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	16 sts x 22 rows = 10cm x 10cm in stocking stitch with chunky yarn
Character	Animals
Knitting Style	All pieces are knitted flat on 2 needles. They will have a seam when completed.
Colour	Cream Pink

Reviews (13)

13 reviews for The Cat’s Pyjamas – Pyjama Case Knitting Pattern

Janette Aldridge

Rated 5 out of 5

The first pattern I bought from Knitting by Post many years ago. I made it with the children at school. They all loved it.

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Patricia M Mosdell

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic, haven't made this one up yet but it's a simple easy pattern to follow and I recommend these patterns to anybody at any skill level.

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Margaret

Rated 5 out of 5

Absolutely loved knitting this and seeing it come together.
Knitting by post patterns are so easy to put together and knit

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Sondra Mander

Rated 5 out of 5

A fabulous pattern to knit. I am really happy with the end result.

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Patricia

Rated 5 out of 5

This is a lovely pattern to knit very easy and because the wool is chunky it knits up very fast. My grandchild will love this for the bed and it make...More
This is a lovely pattern to knit very easy and because the wool is chunky it knits up very fast. My grandchild will love this for the bed and it makes a lovely Christmas stocking filler for any child.

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trudy nash

Rated 5 out of 5

Thank you for your fast delivery. All patterns are lovely.

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Yvonne

Rated 5 out of 5

Pattern looks easy to follow ,cant wait to get knitting

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Katrina Griffiths

Rated 5 out of 5

Thank you for another smooth and fast shopping experience. I haven't got round to knitting this yet, as Im busy knitting up some of your other pattern...More
Thank you for another smooth and fast shopping experience. I haven't got round to knitting this yet, as Im busy knitting up some of your other patterns, but Im sure it'll be as easy to follow and quick to knit as all your other wonderful patterns.

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Amanda Newell

Rated 5 out of 5

Thank you for your fast delivery. I cannot wait to knit this cat pyjama case for my mum.

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Caren

Rated 5 out of 5

Very good, straightforward pattern. Easily adaptable if you want the po duct in double knot

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Alison

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent pattern, very easy to follow, and the finished article is brilliant, and well-loved.

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DT

Rated 5 out of 5

The cat pyjama case is fabulous. My granddaughter loved it!

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john

Rated 5 out of 5

We have not tried these patterns personally, but our customers love them all.

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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