Grumpy Cat's Knitting Nightmares: More Than 15 Miserable Projects for You and Your Friends

by Grumpy Cat

Overview

"We are in love with this title." — Knitting News
"Irresistibly cute. There are sixteen patterns for cute and useful items … they are unique and adorable and I expect to make several of them!" — Lorareviews
Internet sensation Grumpy Cat reluctantly approves these feline-oriented knitting projects. Clear directions and well-illustrated patterns, accompanied by color photographs, explain how to make a fabulous assortment of sweaters, toys, and accessories for you and your favorite kitties. In addition to being wonderful handmade gifts, these projects are great keepers, too.
You can make a hat and scarf for a cat as well as one for a human companion, sweaters for children and adults graced by the cantankerous cat's face, a cat cowl, and a Grumpy plush. For around the house, there's a washcloth, pillow cover, and coffee sleeve. And for your feline friends, there are cute collars, toys, a cushy bed, and more.
"Whether you are looking to create feline wearables for yourself or to make toys and accessories for your cats, Grumpy Cat's Knitting Nightmares is a great selection." — Mutt Cafe

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780486806112
Publisher:	Dover Publications
Publication date:	11/16/2016
Series:	Dover Knitting, Crochet, Tatting, Lace
Pages:	64
Sales rank:	775,438
Product dimensions:	8.10(w) x 10.80(h) x 0.30(d)

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Twelve experienced designers in the yarn and knitting industries combine their talents for a salute to Grumpy Cat.

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Grumpy Cat's Knitting Nightmares

More than 15 Miserable Projects for you and your Friends

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By Grumpy Cat

Dover Publications, Inc.

Copyright © 2016 Dover Publications, Inc.
All rights reserved.
ISBN: 978-0-486-80611-2

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CHAPTER 1

FIERCE KITTY HAT

DESIGNED BY CAROL J. SULCOSKI

SKILL LEVEL ** Easy

SIZES

Feline S (L) Sample Is shown In size S.

Note: Small will fit up to 12in/30.5cm head circumference; Large will fit over 12in/30.5cm head circumference. Ribbing provides stretch for some flexibility in fit.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 4V2 (5 ½)in/11 (14)cm high

MATERIALS

• Lion Brand® Lion's Pride® Woolspun® 3 ½oz/100g, 127yds/116m (80% acrylic, 20% wool) — one ball: #102 Aquamarine

• Two size US 10 (6mm) circular needles, 24in/61cm length OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

• Size US 9 (5.5mm) circular needle, 24in/61cm length

• Cable needle

• Tapestry needle

GAUGE

10 ½ sts and 22 rnds = 4in/10cm in St st on larger needles. TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE.

STITCH GUIDE

3/3C Slip next 3 stitches to cable needle and hold in front, knit next 3 stitches, knit 3 stitches from cable needle.

Note: The photo on page 5 shows the hat with the cable in the back.

HAT

With larger circular needles, Needle 1 CO 16 (20) sts, Needle 2 CO 20 (20) sts. Join to work in the rnd, being careful not to twist sts — 36 (40) sts.

Rnds 1-3: Needle 1 [k2, p2] 4 (5) times, Needle 2 [k2, p2] to end of rnd.

Rnds 4, 6-7: (Begin cable) Needle 1 [k2, p2] 4 (5) times, Needle 2 k2, p2, k6, p2, [k2, p2] 2 times.

Rnd 5: Needle 1 [k2, p2] 4 (5) times, Needle 2 k2, p2, 3/3C, p2, [k2, p2] 2 times.

Rnds 8-21 (25): Rep last 4 rnds 3 (4) times, then work Rnds 4-5.

SHAPE CROWN

Rnd 22 (26): Needle 1 [k2, p2, k2, p2tog] 2 times, k0 (2), p0 (2), Needle 2 k2, p2, k6, p2, k2, p2tog, k2, p2 — 33 (37) sts.

Rnd 23 (27): Needle 1 [k2 p2tog, k2, p1] 2 times, k0 (2), p0 (p2tog), Needle 2 k2, p2tog, k6, p2tog, k2, p1, k2, p2tog — 28 (31) sts.

Rnd 24 (28): Needle 1 [k2tog, p1] 4 (5) times, Needle 2 k2tog, p1, k6, p1, k2tog, p1, k2tog, p1 — 21 (23) sts.

Rnd 25 (29): Needle 1 k2tog 4 (5) times, Needle 2 k2tog 3 times, k1, k2tog 3 times — 11 (12) sts.

Rnd 26 (30): Needle 1 k2tog 2 times, k0 (k1), Needle 2 k2tog 3 times, k1 — 6 (7) sts.

Rnd 27 (31): Needle 1 k2tog (k3tog), Needle 2 k2tog 2 times — 3 sts.

Work I-cord on rem 3 sts until I-cord measures 4in/10cm. Cut yarn leaving a long tail. Thread tail through rem sts, gather tightly and fasten off. Weave in ends. Lightly steam block if desired, and tie I-cord into knot.

EARFLAPS

With smaller needle, pick up and knit 7 sts along one side edge of cap.

Rows 1-7: K — 7 sts.

Row 8 (RS): Ssk, k to last 2 sts, k2tog — 5 sts.

Row 9 (WS): K.

Rows 10–11: Rep Rows 8-9 — 3 sts.

Work I-cord on rem 3 sts until tie measures 9in/23cm. Cut yarn leaving a long tail, thread tail. Through rem sts, gather tightly and fasten off, weave in ends.

Rep on other side for second earflap.

CHAPTER 2

NO-WAY COWL

DESIGNED BY SYLVIA BO BILVIA

SKILL LEVEL ** Easy

SIZES

Feline S (L) Sample is shown In size S.

Note: Small will fit up to 12in/30.5cm head circumference; Large will fit over 12in/30.5cm head circumference. Ribbing provides stretch for some flexibility in fit.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 4in/10cm x 14in/35.5cm

MATERIALS

• Brooklyn Tweed Loft 1¾oz/50g, 275yds/251m (100% wool) — one skein: Fossil

• One pair size US 7 (4.5mm) needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

• Two decorative buttons

GAUGE

40 sts and 20 rows = 4in/10cm in St st. TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE.

COWL

CO 40 sts.

Row 1 (WS): [P2tog leaving the second st on the left needle] across to last stitch, p1.

Row 2 (RS): [K2tog through the back loop leaving the second st on the left hand needle] across to last stitch, k1.

Rep Rows 1–2 until work measures 14in/35.5cm.

Rep Row 1, BO.

FINISHING

Sew BO edge to the side near CO edge as in photo. Weave in ends. Sew on buttons for decoration.

CHAPTER 3

GO AWAY SCARF

DESIGNED BY SYLVIA BO BILVIA

SKILL LEVEL ** Easy

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 5in/12.5cm x 30in/76m

MATERIALS

• Brooklyn Tweed Shelter 1.75oz/50g, 140yds/128m (100% wool) — one skein: Fossil

• One pair size US 5 (3.75mm) needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

• Tapestry needle

GAUGE

18 sts and 27 rows = 4in/10cm in St st. TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE.

SCARF

CO 23 sts.

Rows 1–5: K — 23 sts.

Row 6 (WS): K3, p to last 3 sts, k3.

Row 7: K5, p2, k4, p1, k4, p2, k5.

Row 8: K3, p1, k2, p4, k3, p4, k2, p1, k3.

Row 9: K3, p2, k4, p2, k1, p2, k4, p2, k3.

Row 10: K3, p5, k2, p3, k2, p5, k3.

Row 11: K7, p2, k5, p2, k7.

Row 12: K3, p3, k2, p7, k2, p3, k3.

Rows 13–192: Rep row 7–12.

Rows 193–198: K, BO.

Note: Odd number rows are RS, even number rows are WS.

FINISHING

Block scarf to finished measurements. Add fringe evenly along ends.

CHAPTER 4

CAT COLLARS

DESIGNED BY VANESSA PUTT

SKILL LEVEL ** Easy

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 5 ½in/14cm long and 5/8in/1.5cm wide (not including the cat collar)

MATERIALS

• Lion Brand® Bonbons® Beach Collection 8 x 35oz/10g, 28yd/26m (100% cotton) — one ball each: Turquoise (A), Yellow (B), Red (C), and White (D)

• One pair size US 2 (2.75mm) needles

• Cat collars ¼in/.6cm wide in desired size

• Tapestry needle

GAUGE

29 sts and 38 rows = 4in/10cm in St st. TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE.

GRUMPY COLLAR

With A, CO 45 sts using a provisional CO.

Rows 1,3 (RS): K1, p1, k to last 2 sts, p1, k1.

Rows 2,4 (WS): K1, p1, k1, p to last 3 sts, k1, p1, k1.

Rows 5–9: Work in St st and seed st border as established. Using B, work letters from chart as desired.

Rows 10–13: Work even in St st with seed st border.

Place 45 CO sts on needle, use kitchener stitch to join ends of work into a tube. Weave in ends and slide over cat collar.

FEED ME COLLAR

Work as for Grumpy Collar using C for background and D for letters.

(Continues...)

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Table of Contents

Contents

Fierce Kitty Hat, 2,
No-Way Cowl, 6,
Go Away Scarf, 8,
Cat Collars, 10,
Lousy Catnip Mouse, 12,
No Playing Cat Toy, 14,
Doggie Voodoo Doll, 16,
Bed Head Cat Hat, 20,
Get Off My Bed Pillow Cover, 24,
Wishy-Washy Washcloth, 26,
Whatever Gadget Holders, 28,
Monday Morning Coffee Sleeve, 32,
Mini Me Grumpy Cat Plush, 34,
Pain in My Neck Cat Scarf, 40,
Do Not Disturb Cat Bed, 46,
Grumpy Cat Pullovers for the Whole Family, 52,
ABBREVIATIONS, 60,