10 Purr-fect Cat Knitting Patterns
Cats and knitting.
We go together like peanut butter and jelly.
Yin and yang. Bread and butter. Macaroni and cheese. Shoes and socks. Bacon and eggs. Nuts and bolts. Hugs and kisses.
I could keep going…but you get the point. Cats and knitters are a match made in heaven.
Many have speculated on why we are such a good match but I like to think it is our shared passion for pawing at yarn. But it could also be because we’re homebodies, can have a slight attitude with strangers, and love working with sharp objects (claws/knitting needles).
National Cat Day comes only once a year but let’s celebrate it every day! Happy Caturday!
Whenever you choose to celebrate all things cats, I’ve rounded the 10 best cat knitting patterns for you and your feline friend(s) to knit and enjoy.
These purrfect projects include cat-inspired stuffed animals, bookmark, sweaters, slippers, pillow, egg cozies, cup cozies, and bookends.
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#1. Stackable Cats Knitting Pattern
Save some space with these compact kitties!
This pattern includes three sizes for maximum stacking fun, as well as tips on how to make a striped cat, a calico cat, and a siamese cat.
Uses worsted weight yarn
Designed by Mochimochi Lane
Get Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Superwash Yarn for this project
#2. Cozy Cat Sweater Knitting Pattern
Calling all cat lovers. Sit down…because you are going to just die when you see this sweater. Cats are actually knitted into the motif in a very cute and clever way.
Uses bulky weight yarn
Designed by Marna Gilliagan
Get Ewe Ewe Baa Baa Bulky Yarn for this project
#3. Meow-ccasin Slippers Knitting Pattern
These charming house socks are so simple you could start them today and have them hugging your feet by tomorrow. Plump garter stitches, clever construction, and adorable embellishments make these simple foot warmers such a delightful treat.
The Meow-ccasin Slippers are worked from the top down. The cuff ribbing is done in the round before being continued flat on just one side to form a “tongue” for the instep. Stitches are picked up along both sides of this before work is continued in the round. Decreases shape a sole that is grafted closed with Kitchener Stitch.
Uses bulky weight yarn
Designed by Kalurah Hudson
Get Knit Picks Swish Bulky Yarn for this project
#4. Mello Kitty Sweater Knitting Pattern
This cute kitty sweater allows you to use your favorite colors with your favorite snuggly animals. The pattern is written for capped and long sleeves but you’ll need extra yarn for the long sleeves.
Around the yoke, it features your favorite feline friend.
Uses fingering weight yarn
Designed by Casapinka
Get Knit Picks Stroll Yarn for this project
#5. Cat Cushion Knitting Pattern
Knit a cuddly and adorable cat pillow complete with whiskers, a tail, some stripes, and wonky eyes.
This is a fun project that is sure to brighten up a couch, bed, or side chair!
Uses aran weight yarn
Designed by Amanda Berry
Get Cat Cushion Knitting Pattern on Ravelry
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#6. Cat Bookmark Knitting Pattern
Something cute and something useful for fans of reading - knitted cat bookmarks. A purrfect unique gift for the cat/book lover. It works up quite quickly (some hours) and quite easy to knit, using mostly stockinette stitches to create the item. It measures about 30 cm length (about 12 inches).
Uses DK weight yarn
Designed by Ala Ela
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#7. Cat-puccino Cup Cozies Knitting Pattern
Make sure your coffee is categorically the most adorable around. These small, useful doodads are a great opurrtunity to practice your colorwork skills.
The Cat Coffee Cozies are knit in the round from the top down in one piece. Cat designs are knit in simple two-color intarsia, the faces being finished with embroidery embellishment. You will only need a few yards of each color for the cat faces, so this makes a great way to use up your odds and ends. While the cup cozy and cat faces are knit in worsted weight, the embroidery is in lighter weight yarn.
Uses worsted weight yarn
Designed by Karen DiTommaso
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#8. Ginger and Smudge Fat Cats Knitting Pattern
Introducing lazy fat cats, Ginger and Smudge! Ginger, the orange striped cat, is having a little rest (well it is hard work being a cat), and he could make a sweet doorstop. Smudge is the grey sitting cat, and you could use him as a bookend.
Uses DK weight yarn
Designed by Amanda Berry
Get Ginger and Smudge Cats Knitting Pattern on Ravelry
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#9. Kitty Egg Warmers Free Knitting Pattern
Use up your yarn leftovers to make cute little egg warmers for your breakfast table.
These egg warmers are knitted completely in garter stitch with a few short rows for shaping. A small project such as this is also great for learning a new technique like short rows. provisional CO or grafting in garter stitch.
Uses sport weight yarn
Designed by Sybil R
Get Ewe So Sporty Yarn for this project
#10. Pablo the Serious Cat Knitting Pattern
Please meet Pablo, the Serious Cat!
Pablo is a serious guy. He is a banker counting his and his investors’ money all day long. He is very good at it – just look at his paws! He can even multiply 3 digit numbers in his mind!!! He is also very good at budgeting and investing. When he is doubtful of a serious financial decision he calls in an informal meeting – his banker friends come and then the decision is made and it always the right one. Three bankers is always better than one!
In any financial trouble? Need investment advice? Not so good at budgeting? Knit yourself a personal banker at your side and your opportunities will by far exceed your most bold dreams!
Uses DK weight yarn
Designed by Nelly Shkuro
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