Cat Sweater, Hat, and Bootees by Sirdar

Cat Sweater, Hat, and Bootees

by Sirdar
Knitting
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in stocking stitch on 4mm (US6) needles
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
382 - 1146 yards (349 - 1048 m)
Birth to 6 years
English Finnish

A pullover sweater, roll-brim hat, and bootees in two colours, all with a cat face design done using intarsia and embroidery.

Sizes:
0-3 mo (chest size 16”/41cm)
3-6 mo (chest size 18”/46cm)
6-12 mo (chest size 20”/51cm)
1-2 yrs (chest size 22”/56cm)
3-4 yrs (chest size 24”/61cm)
5-6 yrs (chest size 26”/66cm)

(Bootee pattern up to 12 months only)

Pullover yarn requirements: Sirdar Snuggly DK
MC: 2,2,3,3,4,4 balls
CC: 1 ball all sizes

Hat or Bootees require one ball of each color for any of the sizes

Other items needed: stitch holders, tapestry needle

Techniques used:

  • Front, back, and sleeves are knit separately then seamed.
  • Intarsia is used for the cat face, with extra details embroidered on at the end.
  • The ears for the hat and bootees are made separately and sewn on.