A wee little girl asked me to knit a black sweater for her, a black sweater as for cat woman. I did it, in black and also in white, as the movie Black Cat, White Cat. Well, this sweater named Cat Woman is all about cat!
It is a straightforward cardigan, worked top down, with a band of cat paw patterns all around the yoke. After dividing back, fronts and sleeves, body is worked straight in stocking stitches. Two other cat paw patterns are added at the bottom of fronts. As always I added a false seam at each side, for better stability.
Sleeves are then worked in round, top down. Finally stitches are picked up and knit to work the buttons bands.

Level:
advanced beginner
Sizes
This sweater has been designed for 12 sizes from 3 months to 10 years. It has 2-4 in, (5-10 cm) positive ease. See schematic for measurements.

Yarn:
Katia, basic merino (52% merino SW, 48% acrylic; 50 g/1.76 oz, 120 m/131 yds).
Colour 1 white: (2, 2, 3), (4, 4, 5), (5, 6, 6), (6, 7, 7) balls.
The sample is shown for 12 months size, worked in colour 1 white.

Needles:

• 2 needles US 5/3.75 mm, for body (circular or straight according to your own choice) or size to obtain gauge.
• 1 circular needle US 5/3.75 mm, 16 in/40 cm, for the sleeves (or the size to obtain gauge while working in the round. You may choose to use dpns).
• 1 circular needle US 3/3.25 mm for ribs (or two sizes less than your main needle).

Notions
2 stitch markers.
2 stitches holders (or scrap yarn).
1 tapestry needle.
5 to 8 buttons (≈ 0,9 mm).

Gauge
22 sts x 30 rows over 4” x 4” 10 cm x 10 cm worked in stocking sts on US 5/3.75 mm after blocking.

Measurements
Measurements are given in metric and imperial (see schematic)

Chart and fully written instructions

I would like to thank the wonderful team of knitters who have tested Cat-Woman with so much talent. Their comments have greatly improved this pattern. Thank you: Kristin (KLJ), Koki7618, Carmen7104, Lilba, Svetula27, Ttotteuknit, Kavithasuresh, Nocountyknitter, purplezone, Marilulla, Isadebem, Dianagobd, Arezo3.