Balls of Wool, Image Courtesy of Keattikorn, FreeDigitalPhotos.net
The following are some knitting projects to create cat accessories, playthings, and figures. All of these sites provide detailed directions and photographs of the finished items.
Patterns for Knitting Cat Beds, Blankets, and Pillows
There are a number of knitting patterns to create cat beds and blankets. Felted cat beds are quite popular, with several free designs available:
- Wendy Johnson provides directions to make a felted bed with fluffy trim, as well as a gallery of cats enjoying various beds made from the pattern.
- Arlene Williams offers a pattern for a wider felted cat bed with lower sides (scroll to the bottom of the page for photos of the finished product).
- Yarn Inspirations provides this simple free pattern for a crocheted cat bed made with very thick wool. For beginning knitters and those seeking simpler projects, the frosted kitten blanket is a nice, easy option. Knits by Knits by Nat provides also provides directions for a relatively simple nubby patterned cat blanket with a garter stitch border.
Patterns for Knitting, Felting, and Crocheting Cat Toys
There are plenty of free patterns online for knitting cat toys:
- Links to 19 free patterns for various cat toys, including catnip mice, balls, felted fish, rocheted catnip bunnies, and more
- Pinterest galleries and links to free patterns for knitting and crocheting cat toys
- The Catnip Bunny, available on the Coffee and Cream blog (this pattern can be accessed by joining Ravelry, a free site for knitters and crocheters)
Patterns for Knitting Cat Figures
- Gallery and links to free cat knitting patterns
- Another gallery of cat knitting patterns with some links to free patterns
For more cat-related crafts, see Christmas Cat Craft Ideas and Free Images, How to Make Cat Furniture, How to Make Cat Toys, and Free Cat Sewing and Quilting Patterns.