Puss in Boots knit

Puss in Boots Knit Toy by Sachiyo Ishii

What is Being Made

This is a downloadable knitting pattern for creating a small stuffed toy figure of Puss in Boots, designed by Sachiyo Ishii. The finished toy measures approximately 11cm in height and is an intermediate-level knitting project suitable for crafters with some knitting experience.

Craft and Techniques

The pattern uses knitting as the primary construction method. Key techniques employed throughout the project include:

• Stocking stitch (St st) as the primary fabric structure
• Increases using kfb (knit one through the front then through the back of the same stitch)
• Decreases using k2tog (knit two together) and p2tog (purl two together)
• Working from right side (RS) and wrong side (WS) rows
• Using stitch holders to manage active stitches during construction
• Mattress stitch seaming for joining pieces with the right side facing
• French knots for embellishment details
• Wire armature incorporation for poseable limbs

Stitches Used

The pattern primarily utilizes fundamental knitting stitches:

• Knit (K) stitch
• Purl (P) stitch
• Kfb (knit through front and back) for increases
• K2tog (knit two together) for decreases
• P2tog (purl two together) for decreases
• Stocking stitch (alternating knit and purl rows) as the primary fabric

Materials and Tools

Yarn: The pattern calls for DK (8-ply) weight yarn in multiple colors including orange, red brown, light brown, off-white, dark grey, and white, with small amounts (up to 10g) of each color used. Additionally, 4-ply (fingering) yarn is used in small quantities for finer details in red, yellow, light grey, dark brown, and pink. White lace yarn is also incorporated for specific design elements.

Needles and Tools: The project requires 3mm knitting needles for the main construction. A crochet hook, stitch holder, chenille needle, and sewing needle are also necessary for assembly and finishing work.

Notions and Embellishments: The toy is stuffed with toy stuffing and features beaded details including 2 mushroom-shaped eye beads (4mm) and 4 black beads (3mm). An 8.5cm length of wire is used to create poseable limbs, and liquid glue is used during assembly.

Construction Overview

The pattern begins with the legs, body, and head, which are worked separately and then assembled. The right leg starts by casting on 12 stitches in orange DK yarn and working in stocking stitch. Pieces are constructed with long ends left for assembly, then joined using mattress stitch with the right side facing. French knots are used to add decorative details to the finished toy.