This elegant sweater has a secret: a small cat is hidden in each pocket, as your personal good luck charm.

The spectacular arrows designed for a circular view, favorably emphasize the figure, they point to the pockets… but what is there in the pockets, only you know. The cat in the front pocket is peacefully taking a nap, while the cat in the back pocket is watching carefully, guarding you.

9 LIVES: SWEATER “TOP SECRET” is good for any style, and would look classy together with a skirt and jeans, shorts and trousers. You can wear it anywhere: in the country and in the city, on a walk and at home, on weekends and on weekdays. And you’ll always look modern.

And not just for a summer! You can knit this sweater with any yarn of any color (combining any contrasting colors), and the cute cats will protect you all year long.

This raglan sweater is knitted from top to down, and you can easily change its length if you want.

Are you right-handed or left-handed person? This pattern includes detailed step-by-step instructions (with diagrams and pictures) written for both right-handed and for left-handed knitters (these are two different files). I suppose, it will be useful for both an experienced knitter and a beginner.

Pattern information:
Sizes:
women’s size S-M or M-L (instructions given using size S-M as example)
in the photos: the model (height 160 cm / 5′ 3″) wears size S, sweater made according to the instructions for size S-M

Materials:
You can use any yarn for which the needles 3.0 - 4 mm are recommended; you can use a combination of any colors.
Yarn: Egitto 100% Egyptian Mercerized Cotton Yarn 50 grams (1.76 ounces) 120 meters (131 yards) per ball:
6 balls black yarn and 3 balls white yarn

Instruments:
Needle: circular knitting needles size 3.0 mm/US 2½ and 3 circular knitting needles size 2.0 mm / US0 as auxiliary (you can use knitting needles of a different size as auxiliary), a set of five knitting needles (double-pointed needles) size 3.0 mm/US 2½ (optional)
8 knitting markers (or 8 safety pins), darning needle

Gauge:
gauge: 25 stitches and 30 rows = 10 cm (in stockinette) / 4 inches
NB!: Needle size is suggested only, you will need to swatch to determine the needle size needed to achieve gauge.