Naptime Vanilla Cat

Naptime Vanilla Cat.

The finished cat is approximately 11,8 inches ( 30 cm) tall.

The toy is knitted round and that is why the pattern is recommended for Advanced Beginner Knitters.

Materials needed:

• 4 double-pointed needles in a size suitable for the yarn weight you are using. I recommend using needles a size or two smaller than the yarn calls for, to produce a firm fabric. I used Needles US 4 (3,5 mm) and US 2½ (3 mm).
• 100 gr light cream colored yarn for doll. I used Alize Angora Gold (10% Wool, 10% Mohair, 80% Acrylic; 100gr = 550m). 3 theads held together.
• Toy stuffing
• Yarn needle
• Pink thread for nose
• Stitch holder
• Black buttons for eyes (9 mm)
• All rows are worked in the round, this helps avoid ugly seams .  For an on-line tutorial of how I start knitting my toys using a crochet hook cast on from the middle:
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60sPwLC-3ZY