Purrrfect pillow
This cuddly kitty is definitely allowed on our sofa! And with Christmas around the corner, he’d make a fab easy-knit gift.
YOU WILL NEED
Lily Sugar ‘n Cream (100% cotton, 70.9g/109m), 2 balls of Yarn A Overcast (01042), 1 ball of each: Yarn B Dazzle Blue (01131), Yarn C Black (00002), Yarn D White (00001) A 4mm circular needle, 40cm long A set of 4mm DPNs Stitch marker A 48cm long x 18cm diameter bolster pillow For yarn stockists contact Readicut 01162 713759 www.readicut.co.uk
TENSION
Yarn used knits as aran to this tension 21 sts and 28 rows to measure 10x10cm (4x4in) over st st using 4mm needles
SIZE
Approx 48cm (19in) long x 18cm (7in) diameter
ABBREVIATIONS
Sl1pw wyib Slip next stitch purlwise with yarn in back For a full list see page 95 of the main magazine Whether you’re a feline fan or not, you have to admit this bold bolster is a real cutie. A fab addition to any sofa, it's worked in the round using simple stripes and stocking stitch. Make sure you pick a machine washable pillow, as you won't be able to remove the cover afterwards.
PILLOW END
Cast on 8 sts using 4mm DPNs and Yarn A. Join for working in round being careful not to twist sts. PM to indicate beg of round. Round 1 *Kfb; rep from * to end. [16 sts] Round 2 and alt rounds Knit. Round 3 *K2, M1; rep from * to end. [24 sts] Round 5 *K3, M1; rep from * to end. [32 sts] Round 7 *K4. M1; rep from * to end. [40 sts] Round 9 *K5, M1; rep from * to end. [48 sts] Round 11 *K6, M1; rep from * to end. [56 sts] Round 13 *K7, M1; rep from * to end. [64 sts] Change to circular needle. Round 15 *K8, M1; rep from * to end. [72 sts] Round 17 *K9, M1; rep from * to end. [80 sts] Round 19 *K10, M1; rep from * to end. [88 sts] Round 21 *K11, M1; rep from * to end. [96 sts] Round 22 Knit. Round 23 Purl. Rounds 24 & 25 Knit. Break Yarn A.
PILLOW BODY
Using Yarn B, knit 4 rounds. **Using Yarn C, knit 4 rounds. Using Yarn D, knit 4 rounds. Using Yarn C, knit 4 rounds. Using Yarn B, knit 4 rounds.** Rep from ** to ** once more. Using Yarn A, knit 43 rounds. Using Yarn B, knit 4 rounds. Rep from ** to ** twice more.
PILLOW END
Join Yarn A. Change to 4mm DPNs when necessary. Rounds 1 and 2 Knit. Round 3 Purl. Round 4 and alt rounds Knit. Round 5 *K10, k2tog; rep from * to end. [88 sts] Round 7 *K9, k2tog; rep from * to end. [80 sts] Round 9 *K8, k2tog; rep from * to end. [72 sts] Round 11 *K7, k2tog; rep from * to end. [64 sts] Place pillow form inside work and cont. Round 13 *K6, k2tog; rep from * to end. [56 sts] Round 15 *K5, k2tog; rep from * to end. [48 sts] Round 17 *K4, k2tog; rep from * to end. [40 sts] Round 19 *K3. k2tog; rep from * to end. [32 sts] Round 21 *K2, k2tog; rep from * to end. [24 sts] Round 23 *K1, k2tog; rep from * to end. [16 sts] Round 25 *K2tog; rep from * to end. [8 sts] Break yarn and thread onto tapestry needle. Draw tightly through sts on needle and fasten securely.
OUTER EARS
(MAKE 2) Cast on 15 sts using 4mm needles and Yarn C. Row 1 (RS) Sl1pw wyib, K to last st, P1. Row 2 Sl1pw wyib, K13, P1. Row 3 Sl1pw wyib, ssk, K to last 3 sts, k2tog, P1. [13 sts] Row 4 Sl1pw wyib, K to last st, P1. Rep last 4 rows until 5 sts rem. Next row Sl1pw wyib, sl1, k2tog, psso, P1. [3 sts] Next row Sl1, k2tog, psso. Fasten off.
INNER EARS
(MAKE 2) Cast on 11 sts using 4mm and Yarn D. Work as for Outer Ear.
FINISHING
Sew Inner Ear to Outer Ear. Sew Ears in position to Pillow. Using Yarn C, embroider face using satin st and outline st. Weave in ends.