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ChunkyBig Cat Height - 27cm (10½ins)

Small Cat Height 19½cm (7¾ins)

IMPORTANTUse only the Robin yarn specified. We cannot accept responsibility for an imperfect project if any other brand is used. It is essential to work to the tension stated. The quantities of yarn stated are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate.

ABBREVIATIONSK - Knit; P - Purl; st(s) - stitch(es); st st - stocking stitch (1 row knit, 1 row purl); rept - repeat; cm - centimetres; ins - inches; tog - together; ws - wrong side; rs - right side; Kfb - knit into front and back of st (1 st increased); sl 1 - slip one.

TENSIONIt is important to check your tension before commencing the Cat. 12 sts and 20 rows to 10cm, 4ins over st st on 6mm needles. If there are too many stitches to 10cm, then your tension is tight and you will need to change your needle to a larger size. If there are too few stitches to 10cm, then your tension is loose and you will need to change your needle to a smaller size.

BIG ONE COLOUR CATFRONT AND BACK(Both Alike)Using 6mm needles cast on 28 sts.

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Continue in st st until work measures approx 17cm, 6¾ins from commencement ending with a purl row.Next row - K2tog, K to last 2 sts, K2tog. 26 sts.Next row - P2tog, P to last 2 sts, P2tog. 24 sts.Rept the last two rows once more. 20 sts.Continuing in st st work straight until cat measures 31cm, 12¼ins from commencement.Cast off.

TAILUsing 6mm needles cast on 10 sts.Continue in st st until work measures approx 15cm, 6ins from commencement ending with a purl row.Next row - K2tog, K to last 2 sts, K2tog.Next row - P2tog, P to last 2 sts, P2tog.Rept the last two rows until 2 sts remain.Next row - K2tog.Fasten off.

BASEUsing 6mm needles cast on 15 sts.1st row - Knit.2nd row - Kfb, K to last st, Kfb. 17 sts.Rept the last row until there are 21 sts.Knit 6 rows.Next row - K2tog, K to last 2 sts, K2tog.Rept the last row until 15 sts remain.Cast off.

BIG STRIPED CAT or BIG TABBY CATWork as given for Big One Colour Cat working 2 rows A then 2 rows B throughout. NB - For Striped Cat knit rows are right side rows. For Tabby Cat knit rows are wrong side rows.

TAIL AND BASEWork as Tail and Base of One Colour Cat using the stripe sequence throughout.

LITTLE ONE COLOUR CATUsing 6mm needles cast on 18 sts.Continue in st st until work measures approx 12cm, 4¾ins from commencement ending with a purl row.Next row - K2tog, K to last 2 sts, K2tog. 16 sts.Next row - P2tog, P to last 2 sts, P2tog. 14 sts.Next row - K2tog, K to last 2 sts, K2tog. 12 sts.Continuing in st st work straight until cat measures 21cm, 8¼ins from commencement.Cast off.

TAILUsing 6mm needles cast on 6 sts.Continue in st st until work measures approx 10cm, 4ins from commencement ending with a purl row.Next row - K2tog, K to last 2 sts, K2tog.Next row - P2tog, P2tog.Next row - K2tog.Fasten off..

BASEUsing 6mm needles cast on 10 sts.1st row - Knit.2nd row - Kfb, K to last st, Kfb. 12 sts.Rept the last row until there are 16 sts.Knit 4 rows.Next row - K2tog, K to last 2 sts, K2tog.Rept the last row until 10 sts remain.Cast off. LITTLE STRIPED CAT or LITTLE TABBY CATWork as given for Little One Colour Cat working 2 rows A then 2 rows B throughout. NB - For Striped Cat

Cuddle Catsin Robin Fleece ChunkyMaterials and Measurements

Big CatApproximate Height

27 cm

10½ ins

Little CatApproximate Height

19½ cm

7¾ ins

Robin Fleece Chunky 100g

One Colour Big or Little Cat 1 ball

Striped or TabbyBig or Little Cat

1 ball

1 ball

Oddment of Brown DK yarn for Nose, Eyes and Pads.

Oddment of Red DK yarn for optional Bow Tie.

2 - 6mm (UK4 - US10) and 2 - 3mm (UK11 - US2) knitting needles. Toy filling.

Photographed in shade:- Big One Colour Cat - 4223 Aqua. Big Striped Cat - A - 4222 Coral and B - 4221 White. Little Tabby Cat - A - 4226 Toffee and B - 4221 White.

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B

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knit rows are right side rows. For Tabby Cat knit rows are wrong side rows.

TAIL AND BASEWork as Tail and Base of Little One Colour Cat using the stripe sequence throughout.

MAKING UPALL CATSSew the row end edges of the tail together using top sewing, and stuff lightly.Place the Front and Back of your Cat with right sides together, position the Tail inside the Cat close to the bottom with it’s cast on edge at the row end edges of the body. Pin tail into place.Sew up one side and across the top of the head using back stitch, continue to sew down the other side of the Cat making sure to catch the end of the Tail between the edges of the Cat and sewing through all four layers. Note the Tail should be inside the Cat at this stage. Leave the cast on edge of the Cat open. Turn the Cat right side out.Using a simple running stitch sew across each corner of the head to form ears. Use photograph as a guide.Using a running stitch to sew around the bottom of the head just above the shaping for the shoulders. Before fastening off, stuff the head, then pull the running stitch to form the head, don’t pull it too tight. Fasten off the running stitch securely.Sew the Base to the bottom of the Cat using top sewing, position the Base with the long cast on and cast off edges at the front and back of the Cat and the narrow row end edges at the side seams of the Cat. Sew most of the way round leaving a small opening. Stuff the Body of the Cat then finish sewing the Base into place.

EYES (make two)Using 3mm needles and DK yarn, cast on 1 st.

1st row - Kfb. 2 sts.2nd row - Purl.3rd row - Kfb, Kfb. 4 sts.4th row - Purl.5th row - Knit.6th row - Purl.7th row - K2tog, K2tog.8th row - Purl.9th row - K2tog.Fasten off.Weave in ends and using black DK yarn sew a long stitch across the centre of each eye for the pupil.

NOSEUsing 3mm needles and DK yarn, cast on 5 sts.1st row - Knit.2nd row - Purl.

3rd row - K2tog, K1, K2tog. 3 sts.4th row - Purl.5th row - sl 1, K2tog, psso.Fasten off. Weave in ends.Sew the Eyes and Nose to the Cat’s head using photograph as a guide. For the whiskers, cut 6 long lengths of yarn (we used Wendy Air). Using a sewing needle thread the yarn from one side of the face to the other, thread through one piece of yarn at a time but position them in three groups of two, then knot two strands from each group together to secure on each side of the face.

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