Maine Coon

Knitting
January 2011
yarn held together
Lace ?
US 2 - 2.75 mm
9.5" long x 6" to top of head (24 cm x 15 cm)
English

The Main Coon is worked in loop stitch.

You will also need:
small stitch holders
1 pipecleaner
crochet hook
black sewing cotton or transparent nylon thread for whiskers
rice or lentils for weight in stuffing
fiberfill type stuffing

The book suggests using:
20g Rowan Kidsilk Haze in Anthracite held double
10g Kidsilk Haze in Cream held double
tiny amount Cashsoft 4ply in Kiwi for eye embroidery
tiny amount Pure Wool 4ply in black for pupils and nose

Finished cat measurements are 9.5 inches (24 cm) long and 6 inches (15 cm) to the top of the head.