Product Description
**Findus the farm yard cat stands a cuddly 18 inches high. He is knitted flat using 3mm needles for the body and 3,75mm for his baggy little trousers. A fun knit with no complicated stitches or shaping. The pattern it'self is clearly written with many step by step photo's to help you achieve the perfectly finished toy.
The abbreviations and materials needed are as follows.. :
Abbreviations used k = knit p = purl k2tog/p2tog = knit/purl the next two stitches together (decreases 1 st) Ss = stockinet stitch (knit one row, purl one row) st/sts = stitch/stitches inc1 = (increase) by knitting into front and back of same stitch. PLEASE NOTE: if you use any other method of increasing, your stitch count will not work out.
The materials needed are:
DK/8 ply yarn, in the following colours and quantities. White - 100grm (Equates to approximately 320 yrds) Rust - 50grm Tan - 50grm Green – 100grm Black - scrap for nose and mouth. 1 Pair each o
Findus the Cat Knitted Toy by Phoenixknits
What is Being Made
Findus the cat is a fun-loving farm cat knitted toy designed by Phoenixknits. This downloadable knitting pattern creates a stuffed cat toy that stands 18 inches tall to the top of his ears, making it a substantial handmade companion piece suitable for display or play.
Craft and Primary Technique
This project is created using the knitting craft. Knitting is a fundamental textile technique where yarn is formed into interlocking loops using needles, allowing crafters to build fabric from the ground up in a methodical, row-by-row process. This method is ideal for creating three-dimensional toys because knitters can increase and decrease stitches strategically to shape the toy's body, head, and limbs.
Stitches Used
The pattern employs several essential knitting stitches:
- Stockinette Stitch (Ss) – The primary stitch used throughout the toy, created by alternating knit rows and purl rows. This produces a smooth, classic fabric with a recognizable V-pattern texture on the right side.
- Inc1 (Increase) – Used to expand the stitch count by knitting into both the front and back of the same stitch. The pattern specifically notes that this method must be used consistently, as other increasing methods will alter the stitch count and disrupt the shaping.
Materials and Tools
The pattern requires DK/8 ply yarn in the following quantities and colors:
- White – 100 grams (for primary body sections)
- Rust – 50 grams (for color variation and detail)
- Tan – 50 grams (for color variation and detail)
- Green – 100 grams (for color variation and detail)
- Black – scrap amount (for nose and mouth embellishment)
Knitters will need one pair each of 3mm UK needles (equivalent to US size 2 or 3 needles, depending on regional sizing standards). The pattern notes that abbreviations may vary between countries, so crafters should familiarize themselves with the specific terminology used in this design before beginning.
Pattern Structure
The toy is constructed in multiple parts. The body is made in two separate sections that are later joined together. The pattern begins with casting on 7 stitches and uses strategic increases to build the foundation rows, expanding to 14 stitches and then 21 stitches through the inc1 method, establishing the base shaping for the cat's form.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Designer: | Phoenixknits |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
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