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Photo: Claire Garland
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KNITTING, MAKE · September 11, 2025

The knitting pattern you didn’t know you needed

I know how many of you share my love for Claire Garland’s knitting patterns, so I had to share this latest new addition. I love how Claire’s mind works and how playfully she approaches her work. Now I see it, of course it makes perfect sense to combine her widely adored frog knitting pattern with her lovable kitten.

If you need convincing that this pattern IS your next knitting pattern, just scroll down through these images. If you have little ones to knit for, or just secretly want this for yourself, what’s holding you back?

The pattern is available as a PDF instant download on Etsy and there are lots of step by step images to help you on your way. It’s an easy pattern suitable for beginners upwards, so may I politely suggest that you get your knitting bag out, see if you have the right yarn choices in your stash, treat yourself to the pattern and get going. You know it will be both a joy to make and to receive (assuming you’re going to be able to give it away when you’re done!). Buy the Kitten in Frog Suit pattern on Etsy It’s on special offer right now – and will be until the end of September.

kitten in frog suit soft toy knitting pattern by claire garland aka dot pebbles knits
kitten in frog suit soft toy knitting pattern by claire garland aka dot pebbles knits
kitten in frog suit soft toy knitting pattern by claire garland aka dot pebbles knits
kitten in frog suit soft toy knitting pattern by claire garland aka dot pebbles knits
kitten in frog suit soft toy knitting pattern by claire garland aka dot pebbles knits
kitten in frog suit soft toy knitting pattern by claire garland aka dot pebbles knits
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  1. Patricia Donauer says

    September 14, 2025 at 1:11 am

    The patterns are great. How do I get a

    the patterns sent to my email, Who do I sent payment to?

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    • Laura Dunkley says

      September 15, 2025 at 2:34 pm

      You don’t need to send any payment!!! Beware you’re not seeing an ad that is misleading and suggesting it’s linked to editorial content. If you do see a misleading ad like that, please report it (by clicking the mediavine icon in bottom corner) and also alert me to the issue and send screenshots so I can also report and block…

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