How to knit a cat video tutorial

How to knit a cat video tutorial – kittens too!

Here’s Claire Garland’s super helpful how to knit a cat video tutorial showing you the making up stage of her knitted cat pattern. I’ve also shared my favourite cat and kitten pattens from her collection – all available to buy on Etsy or from Ravelry.  Hope you enjoy!

If you have knitted a Dot Pebbles cat, we’d love to see your creations! Why not email over a picture to laura@frombritainwithlove.com or simply share with us by tagging us on social media?

Here’s a photo of Claire’s finished cat – she always captures such personality doesn’t she?

Happy knitting! X

Key takeways before we start

1 Claire Garland’s video tutorial demonstrates the making up stage of her Dot Pebbles knitted cat patterns, helping you to complete the assembly process.

2 The Calico Kitten pattern is a bestselling digital download on Etsy, with included links to video tutorials for additional guidance.

3 Dot Pebbles knitting patterns include multiple cat and kitten variations such as the black kitten, calico cat, grey kitten, and itty bitty kitten, all available through Claire Garland’s Ravelry and Etsy stores.

4 The finished knitted cats have distinctive personality and character which you can also achieve through careful construction techniques shown in the tutorial.

Where to find the patterns

Find more Dot Pebbles knitting patterns on Claire’s Ravelry and Etsy stores.

The Cat pattern shown in the video tutorial is available to buy on Etsy here

 

This new Calico Kitten pattern is already a bestseller. Available to buy on Etsy here

Kitten knitting pattern

How adorable is this little black kitten pattern? The Halloween outfit is almost too cute to bear! There are links in the pattern to a couple of how-to video tutorials in case you need it too…

The beagle puppy pattern shown in the image above is free to download here

New kitten knitting pattern

This is another heart-melting pattern…

Itty Bitty Kitten

If it’s cute you’re looking for….

New Little Kitten

The Secret to Capturing Personality in Knitted Animals

What separates a lovable knitted cat from a lifeless stuffed toy is the subtle art of expression-building during assembly. Claire Garland’s work consistently demonstrates her skill and artistry at doing exactly that.

Key techniques that bring knitted cats to life:

• Eye placement precision – Positioning eyes just 1-2mm apart or wider dramatically changes the expression from alert to sleepy
• Ear angle manipulation – Slight forward tilting creates curiosity, whilst backward positioning suggests contentment
• Stuffing distribution – Firmer stuffing in the head with softer body filling creates a natural weight distribution that mimics a real cat’s posture
• Whisker insertion angle – Threading whiskers at a slight upward angle (rather than straight out) gives an instantly more lifelike appearance

The making-up stage isn’t simply assembly—it’s where you sculpt character into your creation. Take time to position facial features before securing them permanently, and don’t be afraid to unpick and reposition until the expression feels right.

Dot Pebbles Cat Patterns – how to choose?

Pattern Name	Finished Size	Best For
Calico Cat	Standard (approx. 20cm)	Confident beginners
Black Kitten	Standard with costume	Seasonal gifting
Itty Bitty Kitty	Miniature (approx. 10cm)	Quick projects & ornaments
Grey Kitten	Standard	Realistic colouring effects

5 things to remember

#1 The making-up stage is where knitted cats gain their personality through careful positioning of facial features, particularly eye placement and ear angles, as demonstrated by Claire in her video tutorial.

#2 Video tutorials provide essential visual guidance for assembly techniques that written patterns alone cannot adequately convey, particularly for complex three-dimensional shaping.

#3 Dot Pebbles patterns are available across multiple platforms including Ravelry and Etsy.

#4 Pattern variations range from miniature to standard sizes allowing knitters to choose projects based on time commitment, skill level and intended use, from decorations to huggable lifesized cuddly toys.

#5 Sharing completed projects through social media can engage you in communities and provide inspiration for other knitters whilst celebrating individual interpretations of the same pattern.

INFORMATION

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Find Dot Pebbles Knits in the Knitting section of our Directory.

Read our blog post: How to knit a cat here where Claire shares her expert tips and advice as well as links to her cat and kitten knitting patterns

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