As soon as I saw this brooch I knew I had to knit it as soon as possible. It is just so stinkin' cute. I quickly procured the necessary yarn and knit it up earlier this week.
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I know you're jealous of the awesomeness. |
Yarn: Knit Picks Wool of the Andes
Needles: US 6
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The cuteness is almost too much! |
I basically used the pattern as a guideline. The pattern involved both stranded colorwork and intarsia. I'm basically not down with anything more complicated than stripes. Instead I just knit all the head in white and used duplicate stitches for the face. I then picked up stitches for each of the ears. Then things got messy.
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Those with OCD should look away! |
I decided to add felt to the back for tidiness and stability. I am such a sloppy sewer (maybe sewist is better). I really try to do a good job, but things always end up a mess. I suppose the important thing is that the felt is on there and it is never coming off.
Let's not even mention the crooked brooch pin. Here's a cat to distract you.
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Bosley might just be the most handsome cat ever. |