Cat Knits: 16 Pawsome Knitting Patterns for Yarn and Cat Lovers

Cat Knits: 16 Pawsome Knitting Patterns for Yarn and Cat Lovers - Two Rivers
Contributor(s): Gilligan, Marna (Author)

Knitters and cats lovers will love this collection of 16 quirky designs, all based around the theme of cats. It includes four garments graded for 16 different sizes, as well as cat-themed accessories including a wrap, shawl, scarf, cowl, capelet, mittens and hats. Knitters can choose from more advanced patterns throughout the book or more beginner patterns using lighter weight yarn. The patterns are divided up into four chapters, each with a different style of cat-themed design similar to Marna's Sinister Catdigan pattern.

Table of Contents:
Introduction Needles and tools Yarn Abbreviations Skill levels FAT CATS Cosy Cat Sweater Squishy Cat Shawl Cuddly Cat Hat Chunky Cat Cowl DAINTY CATS Pretty Pawsome Cat Cowl Tiny Cats Cardigan Toebeans and Tails Shawl Purrfect Cat Cuffs BIG CATS Kittenface Flippymitts Creepy Cat Capelet Big Cat Cardigan Peeky Pompom Cat Hat COOL CATS Cropped Catsweater Covered in Cats Cowl Slouchy Cat Hat Kitten Mittens TECHNIQUES Casting on Binding off Working in the round Short rows Stranded colourwork Intarsia Making up Steeking Picking up stitches Buttonholes Blocking Pompoms About the author Suppliers Thanks Index

Brief Description:
This is the ultimate cat lover's collection of knitting patterns for garments and accessories. If you love cats and yarn you will want this collection of 16 quirky designs all based around the theme of cats. It includes four garments graded for 16 different sizes, as well as cat-themed accessories including a wrap, shawl, scarf, cowl, capelet, mittens and hats. The patterns are divided up into four chapters, each with a different style of cat-themed design similar to Marna's Sinister Catdigan pattern.

Biographical Note:
Marna Gilligan is an up-and-coming designer and a regular at yarn shows in the UK and beyond. Her business name, An Caitin Beag (pronounced On Cat-een BeUG), is Irish for The Tiny Little Cat. Marna launched her cat-themed company a few years ago and sells knitting-related products such as project bags printed with cat motifs, stitch markers and shawl pins. She also sells a small number of patterns on Ravelry where she is growing a loyal following.