Calico Cat by Mary Ellen Yanich

Calico Cat

Knitting
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch with larger needles
US 6 - 4.0 mm
US 8 - 5.0 mm
985 - 1180 yards (901 - 1079 m)
35, 37, 39, 41, 43 inches
English

This adoption of a ‘Calico’ Cat can really be fun to knit. Although cover photography shows the calico in shades of green and yellow - your ‘Calico’ Cat can be knit to co-ordinate with any calico fabric. Lines have been added to the key, enabling you to list your color substitutions next to the appropriate square.

Size: (32-34) (36-38-40)
Finished Measurement: (35”-37”) (39”-41”-43”)

Materials:

  • Worsted Weight Yarn, approximately (985-1,035) (1,085-1,135-1,180) yards
  • Straight knitting needles size 6 (4.25 mm)
  • Straight knitting needles size 8 (5.00 mm)
  • 16” circular needle size 6 (4.25 mm)
  • 2 stitch holders
  • Markers
  • Yarn needle

Yarn for ‘Calico’ Cat Chart:

  • MC (Dark Brown): (955-1,000) (1,050-1,100-1,150) yards
  • A (Light Green): 50 yards
  • B (Yellow): 20 yards
  • C (Medium Green): 15 yards
  • D (Black): small amount