Cat School by Sachiyo Ishii

Cat School

Knitting
DK (11 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches
US 4 - 3.5 mm
10cm
English
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This toy is worked flat in pieces and seamed. The stitches are all simple but take your time with sewing up carefully for a neat finish.

Yarn used
Small amounts (less than one ball) of Sirdar Snuggly DK
A Cloud 487, B Biscuit 494, C Soft Brown 428, D Elephant 506, E Oatmeal 344, F Tangerine 489, G Lemon 252, H Denim 326, I Precious 187, J Choo Choo Train 419

About the yarn
DK; 165m per 50g ball, 55%nylon, 45% Acrylic

Tension
24 sts x 30 rows = 10 cm measured over St st

Needles used
3.5 mm straight

Other supplies
• Chenille or tapestry needle
• Crochet hook
• 5 pairs of mushroom-shaped eye beads or safety eyes
• Oddment of dark brown 4-ply
• Toy stuffing
• 3 wooden beads
• 0.5cm white craft pompom
• Sewing thread
• All-purpose sewing needle

Practical tips
• Leave longs ends at the beginning and end for sewing.
• Sew seam with RS facing, using mattress stitch.
• If you are using safety eyes with washers, attach them before stuffing head.
• If you do not wish to use beads or safety eyes, embroider eyes with black yarn.