Matryoshkats by Anna Hrachovec

Matryoshkats

Knitting
July 2024
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
US 5 - 3.75 mm
30 - 60 yards (27 - 55 m)
The smallest cat is 1.25" (3cm) tall; the biggest cat is 4.25" (11cm) tall
English
This pattern is available for $7.00 USD
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Nurture your inner cat by knitting a collection of cats that’s all inner cat!

The seamless pattern is worked in the round on double-pointed needles in a delightfully simple way: each cat half is an un-stuffed ovoid shape that you’ll partially invert to make a hollow cup. You’ll pick up a small number of stitches to work the ears and tail.

The interactive results are fun for everyone!

Use worsted-weight yarn and size 5 (3.75mm) double-pointed needles for a palm-sized set, or scale them up or down as you like.

These cats originally appeared in my picture book Catside Up, Catside Down: A Book of Prepositions, published in 2023 by Feiwel & Friends.

Note: The smaller cats in the set are not suitable toys for small children.