Kitten Knitting Pattern

Level: Intermediate

Materials:

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in 3 colors - Color A, Color B, Color C
• Needles: US 7 / UK 7 / 4.5mm straight knitting needles
• Tapestry needle
• Fiberfill stuffing

Gauge:

20 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

Abbreviations:

• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• St(s): Stitch(es)
• Inc: Increase by knitting into the front and back of the stitch
• Dec: Decrease by knitting two stitches together

Body (Color A):

1. Cast on 12 stitches.
2. Row 1: Knit across.
3. Row 2: Purl across.
4. Repeat Rows 1-2 until piece measures 6 inches.
5. Next row: Knit 6, turn, leaving remaining 6 stitches on the needle.
6. Continue on these 6 stitches for 4 more rows.
7. Bind off.

Head (Color B):

1. Cast on 6 stitches.
2. Row 1: Knit across.
3. Row 2: Purl across.
4. Repeat Rows 1-2 until piece measures 2 inches.
5. Next row: Knit 2, inc 1, knit 2, inc 1, knit 2 (8 stitches).
6. Repeat the last 2 rows until you have 12 stitches.
7. Knit 1 row even.
8. Next row: Knit 1, dec 1, knit 2, dec 1, knit 1 (10 stitches).
9. Repeat the last 2 rows until you have 6 stitches.
10. Bind off.

Ears (Make 2 in Color B):

1. Cast on 3 stitches.
2. Row 1: Knit across.
3. Row 2: Purl across.
4. Row 3: Knit 1, inc 1, knit 1, inc 1, knit 1 (5 stitches).
5. Knit 1 row even.
6. Next row: Knit 1, inc 1, knit 3, inc 1, knit 1 (7 stitches).
7. Bind off.

Finishing:

1. Using the mattress stitch, seam the body and head together, leaving a small opening for stuffing.
2. Stuff the kitten lightly and seam the opening closed.
3. Sew the ears to the top of the head.
4. Weave in all ends.
5. Your adorable knitted kitten is now complete!

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