Naughty Kitty Ornament by Lorri Ann Romesberg

Naughty Kitty Ornament

Knitting
December 2023
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
7 stitches = 1 inch
in stockinette stitch in the round
US 4 - 3.5 mm
33 yards (30 m)
5.5 inches
English
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download

This mischievous feline found itself entangled in the festive glow of Christmas lights. Now, you can knit your own playful kitty ornament to adorn your holiday tree, adding a delightful touch to the season.

Start by creating an i-cord tail and shaping the body of the kitty. Once that’s done, attach the eyes, stuff the ornament with fiberfill, and finish off with a unique combination of a three-needle bind-off and Kitchener stitch. Adding a nose to the mix, the pattern then guides you through threading pony beads onto green yarn, securing them with an overhand knot for a charming finishing touch.

SIZE
5.5-inches from ear to tail.

YARN
• 30 yards Knit Picks Palette (100% wool, fingering weight) in color ash (MC – Main Color).
• 2 yards Knit Picks Palette (100% wool, fingering weight) in color grass (green).
• 1 yard Knit Picks Palette (100% wool, fingering weight) in color blush (pink).

NEEDLES
• 4 - U.S. size 1 (3.5mm) double-pointed needles, or needles of choice.

NOTIONS
• Tapestry needle
• Row counter
• 1 marker
• Small amount of fiberfill
• 2 – 10mm safety eyes
• 20 clear pony beads in equal numbers of colors red, green, yellow, and blue

GAUGE
7 sts per inch in stockinette st in the round.