CatKnit Pullover by Andrea Rangel
The CatKnit Pullover is a delightful project for knitters seeking to combine their love of cats with their passion for knitting. This knitting pattern features seamless construction, engaging colorwork, and inclusive sizing make it a rewarding endeavor, resulting in a cozy and charming addition to any wardrobe. From far away it just looks like a beautiful colourwork yolk pullover, but up close the whimsical cats emerge.
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CatKnit Pullover
The CatKnit Pullover by Andrea Rangel is a charming and engaging knitting pattern that combines elegance with a playful feline motif. This seamless, top-down sweater features a circular yoke adorned with delightful cat, making it a standout piece for any cat lover’s wardrobe.
Pattern Name: CatKnit Pullover
Designer: Andrea Rangel
Craft: Knitting
Project Type: Sweater
Yarn Weight: Fingering weight
Suggested Yarn: La Bien Aimee Twist Nouveau
Design and Construction
The CatKnit Pullover showcases a circular yoke construction, seamlessly integrating stranded colorwork to depict rows of cheerful cat faces. Knit in the round from the top down, the pattern incorporates short-row shaping to ensure a comfortable and flattering fit. The design is both whimsical and sophisticated, suitable for various occasions.
Sizing
The pattern offers an inclusive size range, accommodating chest circumferences from 34.5 inches (87.5 cm) to 71.75 inches (182 cm). It’s intended to be worn with 1 to 6 inches (2.5 to 15 cm) of positive ease, allowing for a relaxed and comfortable fit. Detailed measurements and instructions for each size ensure a tailored fit for all body types.
Materials and Yarn
The recommended yarn is La Bien Aimée Twist Nouveau, a fingering-weight 100% non-superwash Merino wool. The pattern requires two colors: a main color (MC) and a contrast color (CC). Yardage varies by size, with the MC ranging from approximately 1,318 to 2,741 yards (1,205 to 2,506 meters) and the CC from 233 to 484 yards (213 to 443 meters).
The pattern suggests using US sizes 1 (2.25 mm), 2 (2.75 mm), and 3 (3.25 mm) circular needles, with lengths appropriate for knitting in the round. Adjustments may be necessary to achieve the correct gauge.
Stitch markers, waste yarn, a tapestry needle, and spare needles are essential for this project.
Skill Level and Techniques
This pattern is suitable for intermediate knitters. It involves stranded colorwork from charts, short-row shaping, picking up stitches, and tubular bind-offs. Familiarity with these techniques will be beneficial.
Availability
The CatKnit Pullover pattern is available for purchase as a PDF download for $12.00 USD on Ravelry. Upon purchase, you’ll receive detailed written instructions, charts for the colorwork, and access to supplementary tutorials to guide you through the knitting process.
