This pattern is called Luxury Fish Supper and its a silk cushion designed to fit any cat basket. I have used Debbie Bliss Pure Silk as I love the luxurious sheen and have added some Anchor Metallic Artiste to the head and tail to give extra fishy sparkle.
The cushion is 24 inches long and 11 inches wide so will fit into most cat baskets, I particularly like it in the smaller basket with the tail hanging over the side. I have designed the cushion with an opening at the back so that the cushion can be washed and dried flat and the stuffing can be removed and replaced or washed.
My inspiration was a childhood spent watching Tom & Jerry and Topcat where fish skeletons always seemed to look like this with the head and tail still intact. I also thought it would give my cats sweet fishy dreams after a busy day watching butterflies in the garden.
The pattern involves intarsia work (thats picture knitting) but do not be afraid because I have designed a special chart which clearly shows every stitch by colour and also shows all increases and decreases. To help get you started the pattern includes general notes and tips about intarsia techniques and as well as the chart I have also given row by row instructions for the first part of the chart. Even if you have never tried intarsia work before the pattern provides fully detailed instructions to make you an expert.
My cat Fluffy (age 17 ) loves this cushion so much she will not let her daughter Blacky anywhere near it. Whichever cat basket the cushion goes in,Fluffy jumps in too.
You can buy The Luxury Fish Supper knitting pattern on Etsy, Ebay or from my cushionmungus website www.madmonkeyknits.com.
This cushion also looks great on the sofa so even if you don’t have a cat you can make one for yourself. Thanks for looking.