FLUFFY is inspired by the image of a cat with long, luxurious fur, like a Norwegian Forest Cat or Maine Coon, perfectly equipped to brave the coldest winter days. Unfortunately, my little Marcy isn’t so lucky – her lack of coat doesn’t quite provide the same warmth. That’s why I designed this sweater: to help her stay just as cozy as her long-haired cousins during the chilly season. The sweater is designed to have an oversized fit, ensuring it covers your kitty’s entire body when they’re sitting down, keeping them warm and snug.

Construction:
The sweater is worked top down, starting at the Neck. After working the Neck ribbing in the round, you’ll begin increases for the Yoke. The Yoke is further shaped using short rows before dividing the Chest and Back for the “armholes”. Then you’ll rejoin and work in the round for the Belly. Finally, you will cast off the Belly stitches and work the Tail flat. Optionally, you can add sleeves at the end to complete the look.

Materials:
US size 9/5.5 mm, 60”/100 cm circular needles if using magic loop, otherwise 5 double pointed needles (DPNs)
Stitch Markers, Tapestry Needle, Scissors

Yarn:
100 (120) 140 (160) 180 (200) yds/92 (109) 128 (146) 164 (182) m of Bulky weight yarn

Sample 1: 1 (1) 1 (2) 2 (2) skeins of Rowan Tweed Haze (40% Mohair/39% Alpaca/10% Polyamide/3% Polyester/8% Cotton, 131 yds/120 m per 50g/1.78oz) show in 550 Winter

Sample 2: 2 (2) 2 (3) 3 (3) skeins of Garnstudio DROPS Wish (50% Alpaca/33% Cotton/17% Wool, 77 yds/70 m per 50g/1.78 oz) shown in 6 Dark Grey

Sample 3: 1 (1) 1 (2) 2 (2) skeins of Garnstudio DROPS Melody (71% Alpaca/25% Wool/4% Polyamide, 153 yds/140 m per 50g/1.78 oz) shown in 18 Mustard
held together with
1 (1) 1 (2) 2 (2) skeins of Garnstudio DROPS Brushed Alpaca Silk (77% Alpaca/23% Silk, 153 yds/140 m per 50g/1.78 oz) shown in 19 Curry

Sizes:
1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6)

The sweater is designed to have approx. 3”/8cm of positive ease in the waist. The fit is oversized to allow the kitty to tuck its legs into the sweater when sitting down. The sizes 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 (6) are designed to fit a waist circumference of 11 (13) 14 (16) 18 (20)”/28 (33) 35.5 (40.5) 45.7 (50) cm. If the waist measurement is between two sizes, choose the larger size. If your kitty is growing up/pregnant/gaining weight/long-haired, you may want to choose a larger size.

Finished neck circumference:
6 (7) 8 (9) 10 (10.5)”/
15.25 (18) 20.5 (23) 25.4 (27) cm

Finished chest circumference:
11 (12) 13 (14) 15 (16)”/
28 (30.5) 33 (35.5) 38 (41) cm

Finished waist circumference:
13 (15.5) 16.5 (18.5) 20.5 (22.5)”/
33 (39) 42 (47) 52 (56) cm

Finished length from base of neck to base of tail:
11 (13) 13 (14) 14 (14)”/
28 (33) 33 (35.5) 35.5 (35.5) cm

Finished length from bottom of armholes to base of belly:
4.5 (5.5) 6 (6.75) 6.75 (6.75)”/
11.5 (14) 15 (17) 17 (17) cm

Finished length of armholes:
2 (2.3) 2.3 (2.75) 2.75 (2.75)”/
5 (6) 6 (7) 7 (7) cm