Kitkat and her mousey friend

Kitkat and Her Mousey Friend Knitting Pattern

What is Being Made

This downloadable knitting pattern from Phoenixknits features two adorable stuffed toy animals: Kitkat, a larger character standing 7 inches high, and her companion mousey friend, a smaller figure measuring 3 inches tall. Both toys are designed as three-dimensional knitted pieces that work up quickly and are suitable for gift-giving or personal collection.

Craft and Construction Technique

The pattern uses knitting as the primary construction method. Kitkat is created using a seamless approach where the front and back are worked in the same stitch, eliminating the need for complex seaming. The mousey friend incorporates a turn technique, which involves turning your work around and knitting only on the stitches you have just worked, leaving the unknitted stitches on the other needle. This creates shaping and dimension in the smaller toy.

Stitches and Stitch Techniques

The pattern employs fundamental knitting stitches and shaping methods appropriate for intermediate-level knitters. Key techniques include:

• Increases (inc1) worked throughout the body sections to expand stitch counts and create the three-dimensional form
• Knit and purl stitches for basic fabric construction
• Turn shaping specifically used on the mouse component for anatomical detail

The pattern emphasizes the importance of using consistent increasing methods, as the stitch count depends on precise execution of the specified increase technique to ensure proper fit and finished dimensions.

Materials and Yarn Weight

This pattern is worked in DK weight yarn (also referred to as 8ply or 11 weight per inch). The material requirements are minimal and budget-friendly:

• White DK yarn: less than 100 grams
• Purple DK yarn: less than 100 grams
• Bright pink DK yarn: less than 50 grams
• 3mm straight needles used throughout the pattern
• Pair of 10mm safety toy eyes or buttons for facial features

The small yardage requirements make this an excellent pattern for using up yarn scraps or stash yarn in coordinating colors.

Difficulty Level

Rated as intermediate, this pattern is suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are comfortable with basic increases and shaping techniques. The straightforward construction and relatively quick completion time make it an accessible project for developing intermediate knitting abilities.