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Kitty

I made this for Myself

Created by: Lynne T

  • Project Details

    About

    I had a large amount of combings from grooming my dogs and asked a friend to spin it into wool, this cat is made from that wool.

    Yarns

    • material-yarn
      Mohair, wool, Schnauzer mix ! - Grey ✕ 1 ball

    Needles & Hooks

    • Single Point 3.50mm (US 4) 30cm

    Accessories

    • Stitch Markers
    • Stuffing
    • Tapestry Needle
    Other : Golden safety eyes, and a starry satin bow finish the look.

    Measurements

    12" / 30cm tall

    Notes: Because of the yarn, this is a tight, close knit and quite heavy.

    Tags

    • Toys
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    Craft

    Knitting

    Skill Level

    Beginner

    Status

    Complete
    Started on: May 24, 2019 Finished on: May 26, 2019

  • Comments

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    12 Comments

    • Christine R

      • Preston

      That's amazing, it's a fantastic bear and a great recycling idea. I wish I could do that with my cat, at this time of year I could stuff cushions with the amount of hair I brush off the furniture and unfortunately she's not overly enthusiast about being brushed 🙀
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      • Lynne T

        • Chippenham

        Hi Christine I know what you mean about cat hair, it's so fine, ask your local craft shop if they know anyone who spins, it could be really interesting.
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      • Christine R

        • Preston

        @Lynne T: Not sure why I said fantastic bear when it's as plain as can be it's a fantastic kitty, maybe it's because I'm making a bear at the moment but then it's more likely to be a case of "a senior moment" 🙄
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      • Lynne T

        • Chippenham

        Hi Christine, don't worry, I have the same problem, I as going to make a dog, but it changed half way through, ironic, a cat made of dog hair!!
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    • Tamara C

      • Sydney

      Wow! I used to have a Husky, and I always thought her fur would make an amazingly warm jumper! Never tried it though.
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      • Lynne T

        • Chippenham

        Hi Tamara, it seems any sort of soft undercoat can be used, my friend has Persian cats and uses their coats too, German shepherds, golden retrievers and of course the sled dogs make for very interesting yarns.
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    • Michelle M

      • Queensland

      Wow what an amazing idea Lynne,my schnauzers are brushed tonight,but I would never have thought of using their wool like that.your cat is beautiful and I can just imagine how soft he is.
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      • Lynne T

        • Chippenham

        I was a bit worried as this is the first time I've used Schnauzer, it's so soft, and came out as mottled grey when spun , I didn't have enough to make a scarf, but I'm collecting again, maybe by next year!
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    • Pat A

      Aww how lovely your kitty is!
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      • Lynne T

        • Chippenham

        Thank you Pat, all due to your fab patterns, thanks.
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      • Pat A

        @Lynne T: kind of you to say angel, but I just design, you are the one who creates :) xx
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    • Alison B

      • Portsoy

      Lovely little cat, love the idea of using the combings from your dogs, to spin into wool to knit this adorable little cat 🐱
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