MEASUREMENTSCat is approx 26cm high

MATERIALSPanda Sparkles 50g ballsQuantity 6Use only the yarn specified. Other yarns are likely to produce different results.Quantities are approximate as they can vary between knitters.Check the ball bands to ensure all yarn is from the same dye lot.

• 1 pair 3mm (UK 11) knitting needles.

• polyester fibre filling.

• Halloween themed ribbon for collar (optional).

• plain yarn and wool needle for sewing seams.

• pair of safety eyes and nose.

Note – We recommend parental supervision for children under 3 years as this toy has small parts which may present a choking hazard.

TensionCorrect tension is not essential for this cat.

Note 1 – Cat is worked on smaller needles than usually recommended for this yarn.Note 2 – Pieces are progressively sewn together to avoid confusion during final assembly.

Main Body (make 2 pieces)Beg First Leg – Using 3mm needles, cast on 12 sts.1st row – Knit.2nd row – Inc in first st, knit to last st, inc in last st ... 14 sts.3rd row – Inc in first st, knit to end.4th row – As 2nd row … 17 sts.Knit 6 rows.11th row – K2tog, knit to end.12th row – Knit to last 2 sts, K2tog … 15 sts.13th row – Cast off 4 sts, knit to end … 11 sts.14th row – As 3rd row ... 12 sts.Knit 4 rows.19th row – As 2nd row … 14 sts.Rep last 5 rows once … 16 sts.25th row – As 3rd row … 17 sts.26th row – Knit to last st, inc in last st … 18 sts.27th row – As 3rd row … 19 sts.28th row – Cast off 5 sts, knit to last st, inc in last st … 15 sts.29th row – As 3rd row … 16 sts.30th row – As 26th row … 17 sts.31st row – As 2nd row … 19 sts.32nd row – As 26th row … 20 sts.33rd row – As 3rd row … 21 sts.34th row – As 26th row … 22 sts.Leave sts on needle, break off yarn.

Intermediate KnittingHALLOWEEN CAT

Beg Second Leg – Cast 12 sts onto needle holding first leg sts.Rep rows 1 to 14 incl as for First Leg.Knit 1 row.16th row – Cast on 3 sts, knit to end … 15 sts.Knit 1 row.18th row – Cast on 4 sts, knit to end … 19 sts.Knit 1 row.20th row – Cast on 2 sts, knit to end … 21 sts.Knit 1 row.22nd row – Inc in first st, knit to last st, inc in last st … 23 sts.Knit 1 row.24th row – Inc in first st, knit to end … 24 sts.25th row – Knit to last st, inc in last st.Rep 24th and 25th rows twice … 29 sts.Knit 1 row.

Join Legs – Next row – Working across second leg sts, K29, then working across first leg sts, K22 … 51 sts.Next row – Knit.Next row – Inc in first st, knit to end.Rep last row once … 53 sts.Knit 2 rows. **Next row – Knit to last 2 sts, K2tog ... 52 sts.Knit 3 rows.Next row – Inc in first st, knit to end.Rep last 4 rows once … 54 sts.Next row – K2tog, knit to end.Knit 3 rows.Rep last 4 rows 3 times … 50 sts.Cast off.

Under Body (make 2 pieces)Work as given for Main Body to **.Cast off.

For abbreviations and more information on knitting

techniques, please see pandayarns.com.au

Pads (make 4 pieces)Using 3mm needles, cast on 5 sts.1st row – Knit.2nd row – Inc in first st, knit to last st, inc in last st.3rd row – As 2nd row ... 9 sts.Knit 7 rows.11th row – K2tog, knit to last 2 sts, K2tog.12th row – As 11th row … 5 sts.Cast off.Join cast-off edges of under body together, then join cast-off edges of main body, leaving about 5cm open at neck edge for head. Join main body and under body at front, back and sides, leaving leg ends open. Sew pads in position. Stuff firmly, shaping legs and feet as pictured.

Head (make 2 pieces)Using 3mm needles, cast on 17 sts.Knit 6 rows.7th row – Inc in first st, knit to end.8th row – Knit to last st, inc in last st.9th row – Cast on 7 sts, knit to end … 26 sts.Knit 5 rows.15th row – As 8th row … 27 sts.Knit 7 rows.23rd row – K2tog, knit to end.24th row – Knit to last 2 sts, K2tog.Rep 23rd and 24th rows 3 times … 19 sts.Knit 1 row.32nd row – As 24th row.33rd row – K2tog, knit to last 2 sts, K2tog.Knit 1 row.Rep last 2 rows twice … 12 sts.Cast off.

Head Gusset (beg at nose)Using 3mm needles, cast on 2 sts.Knit 1 row.2nd row – Inc in first st, knit to last st, inc in last st.Rep last 2 rows 4 times ... 12 sts.Knit 2 rows.13th row – As 2nd row.Rep last 3 rows 4 times … 22 sts.Knit 16 rows.42nd row – K2tog, knit to last 2 sts, K2tog.Knit 3 rows.46th row – As 42nd row.Rep last 4 rows 6 times … 6 sts.Cast off.Sew head gusset between head pieces starting at nose (cast-on edge of gusset comes just above nose tip). Join main head pieces together for lower part of face and under chin, leaving neck end open. Stuff firmly and attach eyes and nose. Sew open end of neck around opening on body, adding extra filling to keep neck firm.

Ears (make 4 pieces)Using 3mm needles, cast on 3 sts.Knit 2 rows.3rd row – Inc in first st, knit to last st, inc in last st.Rep last 3 rows 6 times … 17 sts.Cast off.Sew 2 pieces together for each ear and sew to head, gathering wide edge slightly for a curved effect.

TailUsing 3mm needles, cast on 15 sts.Knit 10 rows.11th row – Inc in first st, knit to last st, inc in last st.Rep last 11 rows twice … 21 sts.Knit 42 rows.76th row – K2tog, knit to last 2 sts, K2tog.Rep last row until 3 sts rem.Cast off.Join side edges, leaving cast-on edge open. Stuff and sew open end to body as pictured. If desired, tie ribbon in bow around cat’s neck as pictured.

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