The velvety, soft hand of Ricorumi Nilli Nilli makes this sweet little kitten perfect for your little one to snuggle up to.

SKILL
Knitting

DIFFICULTY
Easy

SIZES
One Size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Height (From head to toe, excluding tail and ears): approx. 10½”

MATERIALS
Rico Design Ricorumi Nilli Nilli (100% polyester; 25g/71 yds)
• 005 Powder (MC) – 2 skeins
• 002 Cream (CC1) – 1 skein
• 027 Black (CC2) – 1 skein
Needle: US Size 3 (3.25 mm) 32-40” circular for Magic Loop (recommended) or DPNS (or your preferred needle for knitting small circumferences) or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, removable stitch marker, stitch markers, two 10 mm black safety eyes, polyester fiberfill

GAUGE
18 sts x 28 rnds = 4” in Stockinette stitch (St st)
Save time, check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES
This toy is knit in the round. It begins with a crochet provisional cast-on at the “waist” and the body is worked upward, shaping the body, neck, and head gradually. Safety eyes are placed into the fabric before stuffing.

After the body and head are complete, the provisional cast-on is unraveled and stitches are picked up from around the “waist” for the legs, which are worked individually in the round from the top down. After the body and legs are complete, stitches are picked up directly from the body for the arms and tail, each of which is worked in the round. Photos are included to illustrate where to pick these stitches up.

The ears are knit in the round individually and sewn to the top/sides of the head. Finally, a white belly patch is knit in in the round from the center out and sewn to the front of the body.