Knit a kitten – easy free pattern
I know just how much real love there is out there for Claire Garland’s Dot Pebbles Knits patterns, so I think you might enjoy knitting this adorable kitten. It’s suitable for beginners, and is designed to follow on from Claire’s Beginner’s Bunny pattern (also free). As well as simple to follow step by steps to knit a kitten, this pattern also includes the cutest of knitted outfits to make – a nurse’s apron, cardigan, Winter romper suit and a tiny Christmas sweater, with optional furry hood.
Knit a kitten – free pattern download – click here
To download your PDF pattern, click the text link above.
As I’ve mentioned, this pattern is written for beginners. Although it has all the context and techniques that Claire uses in all her patterns, it is a very much simplified version. It’s not just for beginners though!
Claire describes it as a super stash buster. Claire lists the yarns she has used but she encourages you to use what you have and experiment with colours and textures. Can you think of a more enjoyable and seasonal way to use up your leftover wool?
Knit a kitten – what you’ll need
US needles 5-3.75 mm
Yarn yardage – 80-90 yards (73-82 M)
Suggested yarn: Garnstudio Drops Alpaca and Garnstudio Drops Kit-Silk
15mm cat toy eyes – unless you prefer to use crochet eyes for safety reasons. Check out this free crochet eye pattern by Crochet Love Aimee
Video tutorial
There’s a super-helpful three-part tutorial for the beginner’s bunny pattern that Claire suggests might be useful for helping you along with this kitten too. Part 1 (which talks you through the basics of getting started) is below. From there you can move on to parts 2 and 3 if you find it helpful.
Black kitten knitting pattern on Etsy
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If you feel like making a slightly more challenging kitten, how about this adorable Black Kitten pattern, also by Claire, and available to buy as a PDF download on Etsy?
INFORMATION
Dot Pebbles is listed in the From Britain with Love directory here >>
Discover other adorable patterns by Claire here:
How to knit a bunny rabbit: free pattern & tutorial
Little Blue Bunny knitting pattern
How to Knit a Cat – knitting pattern and expert tips
Nuthatch bird knitting pattern
How to knit a lamb – free pattern and step by step tutorial
Where to buy Dot Pebbles patterns
All of Claire’s other patterns are available to buy from Etsy by clicking here
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I would love to down load your patterns, but I do not want to change my browser.
is there another way to download without making changes to my computer?
Hello Jacqueline – you should be able to download the pattern easily whichever browser you use, but I will email it as a PDF attachment to you as well – Happy knitting!
thank you from my heart. The pattern is printing as I type 🙂
You’re very welcome 😊
Hi Paula – no problem – there’s a link in the post above to Claire’s #imadethisrabbit Facebook page relating to crochet eyes – which includes ideas and suggestions as well as a link to this pattern by Crochet Love Aimee https://crochetloveaimee.wordpress.com/2019/07/24/crochet-eye/?fbclid=IwAR2LEkoUpYfDyE005ui8dRC-Cok4AznTsnjGMFvcXWO9KMt7u5YwjpuZos8
Hope that helps!
Thank you so much 💗
Hi Laura, this is Pat also from Britain, in fact we are having some British weather at the moment, it’s pouring down and thundering. Good excuse to stay inside and knit. My Mum taught me to knit when I was when I was about 8, so glad she did. Looking forward to using your patterns. Hope you’re having a good day, Pat