Another design from Wandering Cat Studio
Rocky's Bluebird of Happiness
co-worker recently H adopted two kittens for her tween daughters, and I decided to make a few toys to welcome the new additions to their home.
Materials
While I was working away on them, a certain someone decide that they must all be his (despite already having a box full of perfectly wonderful toys). A small amount of fingering weight yarn for main colour (Shown in Wandering Cat Yarns Top Cat in "Blue Topaz") A few scraps of black and yellow yarn Set of 2 mm DPNS Darning needle Poly-fill stuffing 1/2 tsp of catnip Happy knitting, He was very upset when I told them he wasn't even allowed to lick them. And since I can't resist a pouty cat face, I designed a little catnip-filled bluebird to make him happy again. With just a little bit of leftover sock yarn, and about an hour of time, you too can help a special furry feline in your home find their catnipfueled happy place. Valerie
Abbreviations and stitches
K =Knit K2tog = Knit two stitches together KFB = Knit in front and back of stitch S1-K2tog-PSSO = Slip one stitch, knit 2 stitches together, pass slipped stitch over Copyright Statement: Pattern designed by Valerie Johnson—-Wandering Cat Studio 2015. User may not copy and/or distribute pattern, for profit or otherwise.
Cast on 5 stitches Divide across four needles and join in the round, being careful not to twist. Round 1: Knit Round 2: KFB around (10 st) Round 3: Knit Round 4: [KFB] around (20 st) Round 5: Knit Round 6: [K1, KFB] around (30 st) Round 7: Knit Round 8: [K2, KFB] around (40 st) Work 12 rounds in stocking stitch Next round: K6, K2tog to end (35 st) Next round: Knit Next round: K5, K2tog to end (30 st) Next round: knit Next round: K4, K2tog to end (25 st) Next round: Knit Next round: K3, K2tog to end (20 st) Next round: Knit At this point, begin stuffing the piece. Put about 1/ teaspoon (or desired amount) of cat nip in the bottom of the body. Fill the rest of the body firmly with polyfil stuffing (as full as you can get it and still be able to finish knitting. Next round: K2, K2tog to end (15 st)
Make wings
Pick up and knit three stitches on the side of the body Row 1: K1, KFB, KFB (5 st) Row 2: Knit Row 3: Knit Row 4: Knit Row 5: K, KFB, KFB (5 st) Row 6: K1, S1-K2tog-PSSO, K1 Row 7: Knit Row 6: S1-K2tog-PSSO. Cut yarn leaving a long tail. Draw tail through remaining stitch and pull tight and secure. Repeat on opposite side for other wing.
Make up
Weave in ends on wings and b Embroider on eyes and beak Give to your favourite furry friend!
Thank you for downloading this pattern. If you have any questions or comments,please do not hesitate to contact me at wanderingcatstudio@hotmail.com. For fine knitting fibres, please visit wanderingcatyarns.etsy.com
Copyright Statement: Pattern designed by Valerie Johnson—-Wandering Cat Studio 2015 User may not copy and/or distribute pattern, for proft or otherwise.
