Purr Purr Kitty Kitty by Ann-Marie Kirsch

Purr Purr Kitty Kitty

Knitting
February 2019
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette stitch
US 2½ - 3.0 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 1½ - 2.5 mm
984 - 1312 yards (900 - 1200 m)
XS, S, M, L XL
English
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Overview
This project was inspired by vintage-style cardigans. The design includes welted pockets and set in sleeves. Vintage button can be used to great effect as part of the overall design. Knit out of a mohair blend, including a detachable mohair and cashmere Siamese kitty collar. The kitten collar is my recollection and interpretation of an out-of-print design by Madison area designer Olga Pobeskaya. The cardigan pattern includes five sizes.

Sizing
Sizes: XS S M L XL
Bust: 32 34 36 38 40 inches
Yarn req.: 900 950 1000 1100 1200 meters for sweater
260 m main color for kitty
40 m each contrasting colo rfor kitty
Sweater is knit with approximately 2 inches of ease at bustline.

Suggested Yarn/Notions
The project is knit with fingering weight yarn. Sweater shown in the photo is knit with Rowan Mohair Haze, which is no longer in production. Similar gauge could be achieved by using one strand of Shibui Silk Cloud with one strand of Shibui Cima or Shibui Lunar.
The collar is knit with Rowan Angora Haze (white) and Jade Sapphire 2-ply cashmere (light gray, dark gray, and black). Jade Sapphire 2-ply cashmere can be substituted for the Angora Haze, if desired.

Notions
Needles: Size 2.5 (3.0 mm) and size 3 (3.25 mm) circular knitting needles for cardigan. Size 1.5 (2.5 mm) double-point needles for kitty collar.
Gauge: 24 stitches and 34 rows per 4 inch square in stockinette stitch on larger needles.
9 ⅜ inch buttons for sweater
5 small sew-on snaps
2 small blue buttons or embroidery thread for kitty eyes
Stitch holders
Stitch markers
Waste yarn for provisional cast on
Sewing thread in color matching sweater