Buttercup Kitten for Lyra
Finished
September 13, 2022
September 16, 2022

Buttercup Kitten for Lyra

Project info
Kitten by Claire Garland
Knitting
SoftiesAnimal
birthday gift basket of yarn kittens for grandson’s friend
Needles & yarn
US 3 - 3.25 mm
24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
Lion Brand Mandala
159 yards in stash
0.44 skeins = 259.6 yards (237.4 meters), 66 grams
18110-2022-03
Walmart
September 7, 2022
Notes

Very much enjoy this designer’s projects.
They are challenging yet enjoyable and net lovely results.

Thankful that Ms. Claire’s designs are worked flat. If otherwise, I’d not be able to make them. No dpns or magic loop for me.

Errata:
Right foreleg:
Pattern states:
Rows 1-7 Beg. with a p row work 7 rows st st.
Cont. to work as kitten’s left foreleg from * to **

Correction:
Cont to work as kitten’s left foreleg from row 8 to**

Errata, I think:
I don’t believe the directions state when to stitch the forelegs seams. One can do that once the forelegs are knitted up.

Conquer the Short Row:
For fine shaping, the kitten designs use short rows thru out. They are nothing to be concerned about. In garments, I’ve always used Japanese short rows, but one needs locking markers for those, which is impractical for these designs.
The designer uses wrap and turn short rows, which are explained in her pattern. One becomes adept at them straight away. The pattern doesn’t explain how to close up the wrap, but there’s online videos for that, if needed.

Part of a litter of kittens in a basket:
Lolly around kitten,
Meowth Kitten,
Sitting Pretty Kitty,
Itty Bitty Kitty,
Tabby Kitten, sort of….

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About this yarn
by Lion Brand
DK
100% Acrylic
590 yards / 150 grams

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  1. useful for amigurumi
  2. nice color combinations
  • Project created: September 13, 2022
  • Finished: September 16, 2022
  • Updated: September 24, 2022
  • Progress updates: 4 updates