Description Knitting pattern for a Child’s Cat Hoodie with soft and fluffy cats for ages birth to 8 years. Easy to knit in moss stitch and stocking stitch with the garment knitted in one piece up to the armholes. The cats are knitted on the fronts and back of the front fastening jacket and is a great pattern for trying your hand at intarsia knitting (picture knitting). Instructions are given in the pattern. The whiskers and nose are embroidered afterwards. The pattern uses 3 to 6 (dependant on size) 50 gram balls for the main colour in double knitting yarn DK/8 ply (11 wpi). A small amount of black double knitting yarn is required for the cats plus 1 – ball King Cole Cuddles Chunky yarn or similar fluffy yarn. Knitting needles required are 1 pair 4 mm (UK8 – USA6) and 1 pair of 3¼ mm (UK10 – USA3) Buttons – 3/4 small buttons are required for the front of the cardigan. Tension – 22 stiches and 28 rows 10cm (4 inches) using 4 mm (UK8 – USA6) needles over stocking stitch. Pattern Language – English Delivery: By e-mail within 3 days of purchase using the e-mail address supplied with your order. Please visit my other knitting patterns for some fun designs for adults, babies, children and for the home.
