In true “Friend” tradition, we are appealing to the generous hearts of our readers to make the Love Darg 2019 a resounding success.
Once more we are asking you to help support the work of Cats Protection by knitting or crocheting a cat toy or comforter and donating them for cats in their care or to sell in their charity shops.
Why not knit the above toy . . .
Just follow these simple directions.
You can also download these instructions by clicking here.
Materials
1 2.5 oz/70.9-gram ball of Lily Sugar ‘n Cream DK in Soft Ecru (01004) (this will make 6 toys).
A pair 4.5 mm (No. 7) knitting needles, toy stuffing, catnip (optional).
If you have difficulty obtaining the yarn locally, you can order it from www.readicut.co.uk, tel: 01162 713759.
Size: Approx. 12.5 cm (5 ins) x 5 cm (2 ins).
Tension
20 sts and 26 rows to 10 cm measured over st-st using 4.5 mm needles.
Abbreviations
beg – beginning;
K – knit;
P – purl;
rep – repeat;
st(s) – stitches;
st-st – stocking-stitch (K1
row, P1 row).
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To make
With 4.5 mm needles cast on 20 sts.
Rib (right side) row – ★K1, P1, rep from ★ to end of row.
Rep rib row until work measures 4 cm, ending after a wrong-side row.
Beg with a knit row, work in st-st until work measures 9 cm from beg, ending after a purl row.
Next row – ★K1, P1, rep from ★ to end of row.
Rep rib row until work measures 12.5 cm from beg, ending after a wrong-side row.
To complete
Fold work in half lengthwise.
Sew long edges together.
Tie yarn very securely around one end of toy as shown and stitch in place, securing end in middle of toy.
Fill toy with stuffing and catnip (optional).
Tie yarn securely around other end of toy as before.
Click the tag below for more on the Love Darg 2019.
For information on how to donate your makes, click here.
Liz O’Rourke I am part of the Features Team and my hobbies include knitting and crafts, reading and foreign travel – which are also my main responsibilities on the “Friend”. If you walk into the office you will soon spot my desk, it’s the one piled high with knitwear and balls of yarn!
