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Tabitha the Destash Kitty
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Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend Space Dyed
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Product Description
Unlike some cats Tabitha is dependable but like all cats she’s resourceful. Resouceful in that she is here to use up your odds and ends of stash which you simply can’t bear to throw away. She is just the right project to help you to use up what’s left after knitting a sweater or a pair of socks.
You'll need around 50m for a DK or small weight yarn and a bit more for chunkier wools. There are more details as to yardage in the pattern itself.
Like all my toys, Tabitha can be made in any wool weight; just choose needles which are a few sizes smaller than those recommended on the label. I knitted Tabitha in Manos Del Uruguay Silk Blend (green kitty) on 3.25mm needles and Sokkusu-O (purple & orange kitty) on 2.25mm needles.
Tabitha the Destash Kitty
Project Overview
Tabitha the Destash Kitty is a knitted toy cat designed by Penny Connor to help crafters use up leftover yarn from larger projects. This intermediate-level knitting pattern is perfect for utilizing odds and ends of stash yarn that would otherwise be discarded. The finished toy showcases resourcefulness and creativity, making it an ideal project for knitters looking to minimize waste while creating a charming finished object.
What You'll Make
This pattern produces a small knitted cat toy with personality and character. The design is flexible and adaptable, allowing knitters to create cats in various colorways depending on available stash yarn. The example projects shown include a green kitty and purple and orange variations, demonstrating the versatility of the design across different yarn colors and fiber blends.
Knitting Techniques and Stitches
Tabitha employs fundamental knitting techniques suitable for intermediate-level crafters. The pattern utilizes standard knitting stitches and construction methods typical of toy patterns. Knitters will work with needles sized appropriately to the yarn weight chosen, creating a cohesive fabric that holds its shape well for a three-dimensional toy form.
Yarn and Materials
This pattern is designed to work with DK weight yarn, making it ideal for destashing leftover yarn from sweaters, socks, and other projects. The designer successfully created sample versions using Manos Del Uruguay Silk Blend and Sokkusu-O yarns. However, the pattern is intentionally flexible: knitters can use any wool weight by selecting needles a few sizes smaller than those recommended on the yarn label. The original samples were knitted on 3.25mm needles and 2.25mm needles respectively, depending on the yarn choice.
Finishing Details
For toy safety, the pattern includes important guidance regarding eye options. Safety eyes should not be used if the toy is intended for children under 3 years old. Instead, the designer recommends using felt or embroidered eyes as safer alternatives for young recipients. This consideration ensures the finished toy meets appropriate safety standards for different age groups.
Pattern Format and Designer
This is a free, downloadable PDF pattern created by independent designer Penny Connor. The pattern is available through OliverBoliver.typepad.com, and the designer welcomes questions and feedback from knitters undertaking this project.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Pages: | 4 |
| Designer: | Penny Connor |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | 2 x safety eyes or felt for eyes, Pink embroidery yarn (for nose), Pins (optional), Row Counter (optional) |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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