We have three options for you to make.

● The first is a simple square measuring 25 cm x 25 cm. These are used as comforters for the cats and go with them to their new homes. It is a simple but familiar thing for the cat to have nearby, and Cats Protection need a plentiful supply.

● The second is a blanket to use in carrier baskets.

These are made of six 25 cm x 25 cm squares, two rows of three squares sewn or crocheted together.

● Thirdly, the charity would like big blankets for cat hides. These consist of twenty 25 cm x

25 cm squares, five rows of four squares sewn or crocheted together.

You any combination can work the of squares stitches in you stitches knitting tension If you want needles. are yarn, guide worked but working check avoid on on the in extralarge the loose double ball-band. As a rough guide, a double knitting square will 4 take and A mm square around about knitting worked 55/56 70 needles. rows in stitches a using chunky yarn will be around 34/35 stitches and around 32 rows using 6.5 mm needles. Again be guided by the tension information on the Squares any ball-band. combination can be worked of close in stitches such as stockingstitch, garter-stitch, wide ribs, stitch moss or stitch, a mix basketweave of various stitches. Mix variegated please a blanket, and but match it colours if is you important solid are as and working you to make same size all the so squares use your the first square as a template. We strongly recommend you use the same weight of yarn for each blanket, rather than mix weights. This is a great way to use up oddments of yarn. As these are practical items and likely to get dirty, make sure you use yarns that will wash in a washing machine. If you want to crochet a blanket, we recommend working in double crochet to create a firm, solid fabric. If you are joining crochet squares, either join with a chain stitch or sew together. It is essential that all ends are neatly sewn in and snipped.