If your doll is a cat lover, she is going to want some of these! This cute backpack and purse feature a cute kitty face that is sure to bring a smile to your face. Try it in some unconventional colors... how about a turquoise kitty?
Two really fun accessories that are a must for your kitty-loving doll’s wardrobe. The backpack is suitable for hiking, traveling or just to take a stroll with friends.
Both the purse and backpack are worked flat with the front and back knit separately and sewn or crocheted together. The purse has an I- cord that is sewn to the inner side of each ear.
Both written and chart given for the kitty motif.
Stitches used: knit, purl, YO, skp and knit 2 together
This PDF Knitting Pattern by Marinda Creations is designed to fit 18" dolls such as American Girl®.
Recommended Yarn: Any Light DK (Double knit ) / Weight 3 yarn or even a Sports weight that will give you the appropriate gauge.
Examples used: Purse: Paintbox® Simply DK Vanilla as MC. Stylecraft® Special DK very small amount of yellow for the nose and black for the whiskers and eyes.
For the backpack: Paintbox ® Simply DK Caramel as MC. Stylecraft ® Special DK very small amount of shrimp for the nose and black for the whiskers and eyes.
Supplies Needed:
Yarn - Any Light DK (Double knit ) / Weight 3 yarn
Examples used:
For the purse: about 8 gram for Main Color. Small amount of yellow for the nose and black for the whiskers and eyes.
For the backpack: about 10 gram for Main Color. Very small amount of shrimp for the nose and black for the whiskers and eyes.
Other supplies:
• Straight or circular knitting needles sizes US 4 (3.50 mm)
• DPNS size US 4 (3.50 mm) if you are knitting an I - cord
• Buttons x 2
• Bra strap slides or rings x 2
• Row counter or a pencil to tick off the rows as you knit
• Tapestry + ordinary sewing needle
• Small scissors
• Ruler or tape measure
GAUGE: Stockinette Stitch
US 4 (3.50 mm) needles
13 sts & 18 rows = 2’’ (5 cm)
Skill Level: Intermediate
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