Add some whimsy and comfort to someone’s life with the Cuddly Cat Pillow. The cute cat face is created with a combination of appliqué and embroidery, and the I-cord tail on the back is worked separately and sewn on. The zipper at the bottom makes it easy to remove the case and wash it. This pillow is worked in the round from the bottom up.

Difficulty Intermediate

Yarn Weight 4

Finished Size 18” square, not including ears.

Yarn Knit Picks Swish Worsted (100% fine superwash Merino wool; 110 yd 100 m/1¾ oz 50 g): #24662 White (MC), 4 skeins; #23876 Black (A), 2 skeins; #25139 Peapod (green; B), #24668 Carnation (pink; C), and #24663 Serrano (red; D), 1 skein each.

Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24” circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holder; spare 16” or 24” cir needle same size or smaller than main needle; 18” zipper; 2 triangular pieces of 1½“ thick batting 5” wide at base and 5” tall; 18” square pillow insert; tapestry needle.

Gauge 18 sts and 24 rnds = 4” in St st.

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NOTES

• The body of this pillow is worked in the round from the bottom up. Pieces for the face and tail are worked separately and sewn onto the pillow.

For more information, see: https://www.interweave.com/store/interweave-knits-gifts-2020-digital-edition