Findus the Farm Yard Cat Knitting Pattern

Meet Findus, the lovable farm yard cat, standing at a cuddly 18 inches high! This delightful knitting pattern offers a fun and straightforward approach to creating your own Findus plush toy. Using 3mm needles for the body and 3.75mm needles for his adorable baggy trousers, this project is perfect for knitters of all skill levels. Enjoy the ease of crafting a charming toy with no complicated stitches or shaping involved!

The Findus pattern is carefully designed with clarity in mind, featuring step-by-step instructions accompanied by numerous detailed photos to ensure you achieve a perfectly finished product. You'll love the satisfaction of bringing this whimsical character to life with your own hands.

Abbreviations and Materials Needed:

Common Knitting Abbreviations:
- k = knit
- p = purl
- k2tog/p2tog = knit/purl the next two stitches together (this decreases your stitch count by 1)
- Ss = stockinette stitch (knit one row, purl one row)
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- inc1 = increase by knitting into the front and back of the same stitch. Please note: if you use any other method of increasing, your stitch count will not work out correctly.

Materials Needed:
To create Findus, gather DK/8 ply yarn in the following colors and quantities:
- White - 100 grams (approximately 320 yards)
- Rust - 50 grams
- Tan - 50 grams
- Green - 100 grams
- Black - scrap for his charming nose and mouth.

Additional Tools:
You will need one pair of 3mm knitting needles for the body and 3.75mm for the trousers, along with filling for plush toys and a yarn needle for finishing touches.

This Findus the Farm Yard Cat knitting pattern promises not just a fun and simple crafting experience but also a wonderful finished product that can become a cherished toy or gift. Dive into this enjoyable project today and bring Findus home to your knitting collection!