Cat, Rabbit and Teddy Bear Knitting Pattern Download

Description

This really is the easiest pattern ever written for a knitted toy animal, but once you assemble the simple knitted rectangles and add distinguishing features, it will become a favorite member of the family.

Cat:
Finished Size: 8 ¾” (22 cm)
Yarn:Green Mountain Spinnery Cotton
Comfort (20% organic cotton, 80% fine wool)
Yarn Weight: 180 yd [165 m/2 oz]: #6-S silver (MC) and #6-SM storm (dark grey, CC), 1 skein each.
Needles: Size 5 (3.75 mm): straight
Notions: Tapestry needle; 3 ½ oz for (100 g) for environmentally friendly stuffing.
Gauge: 21 sts and 29 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in St st.

Rabbit:
Finished Size: 11″ (28 cm)
Yarn: Blue Sky Alpacas Organic
Cotton (100% organic cotton)
Yarn Weight: 150 yd [137 m/100
g]: #82 nut (brown, MC), 1 ball; #81 sand (light tan,
CC), 1 ball; dark brown wool yarn, 1-2 yd (1-2 m)
for embroidery on face.
Needles: Size 7 (4.5 mm): straight
Notions: Tapestry needle; 3 ½ oz for (100 g) for environmentally friendly stuffing.
Gauge: 17 sts and 23 rows = 4″
(10 cm) in St st

Teddy Bear:
Finished Size: 11″ (28 cm)
Yarn: Vreseis Fox Fibre Chenille
(100% cotton)
Yarn Weight:1000 yd [914 m]/1 lb]: brown (MC), less than 1 cone; white cotton yarn (CC), about 10
yd (9 m) for scarf and face embroidery.
Needles: Size 7 (4.5 mm): straight
Notions: Tapestry needle; 3 ½ oz for (100 g) for environmentally friendly stuffing. small crochet hook for
attaching fringe to teddy bear’s scarf (optional)
Gauge: 17 sts and 23 rows = 4″
(10 cm) in St st
Originally Published:Natural Knits for Babies and Moms (Interweave, 2006).