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my knitty kate kitty

I made this very round, super-cute kitty as a new baby present for a friend and I just can’t part with her. I’m so stressy and anxious lately (b/c of current affairs, nothing personal) and every time I look at my knitty kitty I smile so I’m keeping her around for hugging and comfort. She’s made from jess hutch’s brilliant kate kitty pattern on knitty. I highly recommend you make yourself one if you need a huggy buddy.

ok, so now… where do I find a cute replacement new baby gift?! (to buy)

44 thoughts on “my knitty kate kitty

  1. Very cute! I love her patterns.

  2. oh my, that kitty is so cute! I have to make one! Do you have time to make another one for the baby gift?

  3. You could always make a black apple doll – that’s what I’ve been doing for baby gifts.
    That kitty is so cute.

  4. i would have trouble parting with that kitty
    i’ve had that pattern printed out forever
    i think the black apple doll is a good idea
    i made a bunch of them
    they are fun!

  5. Well done! you’ve done a great job with her, it’s a great pattern and good fun to knit…. I’ve been meaning to make another one!

  6. well…I think I could find a pattern to make a ragdoll laying around here somewhere 😉
    I was thinking something to buy!

  7. Ha! I was going to say that surely you know of a few toy patterns that you could make up. 😉
    Sorry to hear that you’ve been stressed and anxious. Hope things are getting better.
    The kitty is very cute. If only I could knit… (I acidentally typed ‘knot’ instead of ‘knit’, kind of fitting though, because my knitting does involve quite a few knots ;-P )

  8. Sorry to hear that you have been feeling a bit stretched lately. You’re itty bitty kitty is lovely. I wish I could knit!
    I think the only resort is a quick trip to Etsy!
    Jen
    x

  9. Ooh…I don’t blame you at all! That knitty kitty is ADORABLE.
    I agree with Jen…I think Etsy is your only hope to find a replacement. 😉

  10. Election stress? Amen, sister. 27 days.
    I think one of the Fisher-Price Classic Edition toys (Like the phone! Just like we 30-somethings had!) would be a great gift.

  11. How about an engraved baby spoon from lisaleonardonline.com? It is $20..but if you’re short on time…
    Or quickly applique a big 0 (zero) made of cute fabric on the front of a onesie–then every year for as long as you know the child you can give a new t-shirt with an appliqued number for that year’s birthday: that’s my quickie gift lately. (okay, okay–I know you said something you could buy)

  12. i had so much trouble letting my girls hug the babushka doll i made (my first attempt at anything major)now she is a furry felty mess on the face but she looks loved! good luck hunting for a new gift. xxrosey

  13. that is a darling kitty! I just bought a very unique baby book “The first 1000 days” by Nikki McClure. It’s filled with her beautiful paper cut work and has a much more unique view on baby’s first days than most of the other things out there. Find it (and other items by her) at http://www.buyolympia.com
    happy new babies!
    Anie

  14. I got away with keeping mine because I knit it for my son. 🙂
    But the pattern is so fast you could just make another.
    Also the Colette(?) – no Sophie – teething giraffe is very sweet and bad-plastic free.
    http://www.kanai-yu.com/html/world/index.htm

  15. One word: Target :). The kitty is too cute. Love the pink, burgundy, orange combo.

  16. Hi Here is be best thing ever! So
    Quick and easy! From All Buttoned
    up.
    http://allbuttonedup.typepad.com/all_buttoned_up/2008/10/sometimes-im-too-lazy-for-even-an-x-acto-knife.html
    Check it out, Btw.. way too cute
    Kitty! Great job, the baby will
    never miss it if you try this
    project.
    May be acorns or snow flakes
    for a winter shirt. But you could
    do this on a overalls or skirt as
    the pocket cover too! I know if
    you havent looked yet this post
    does not make sence so go look!
    Way too cute!

  17. love love love the kitty. wish i could knit!

  18. feel better soon.
    I’ve spent my evening sewing a new dolly. It’s made the day end much more pleasant than it began.

  19. ooooooooooooh gorgeous!!!

  20. Oooh! I love it!
    Kisses from Brazil!

  21. I wouldn’t part with that kitty either. Super, dooper cute.

  22. thanks – now i know what to put in my kate’s christmas stocking. too cute!

  23. Such a cute kitty. Could you make another one (either for you or the new kid)? Or I bet a wee bunny would be nice too.

  24. Love, love your blog and all the fabulous things you make.
    We make Infant Layette and Im sure you will find a baby gift on our website. We are moms like yourself and specialise in Layette made specifically to fit newborns.
    Check out our website:
    http://www.westcoastbaby.com
    Cheers!
    Nicole

  25. That kitty is so cute I have to go look at the link….

  26. very nice cat! I wouldn’t give it away either. I sell handmade baby stuff if you’re still shopping.
    http://www.littlebitofsunshine.etsy.com
    goodluck with your search!

  27. How come you haven’t commented on having ‘your’ kitties in the Mary Engelbreit’s Home Companion? Personally they should have done an artist write-up about you….but I was pleased to see your kitties!

  28. what an adorable kitty! so huggable!
    everything you make is injected with cuteness!
    also (sorry to be a pain) but i was wondering if you would be so nice as to add a link to the kit/chloe/louise flickr group on the side. thank you so much!

  29. cute! i love the black apple pattern or this one for a quick baby gift:
    http://www.purlbee.com/cozy-quick-blankie/
    ps. i scored a vintage holly hobbie dress pattern at a thrift store. i had a holly hobbie room when i was little. i’ll stick it in the mail if you want it.

  30. I wanted to let you know that I got my bunny hand sewing for fun postcard in the mail today and I absolutely can’t wait to start! My nephew and daughter are going to love these! Thanks so much.

  31. I love the stuffies with arms & legs over at Chet & Dot, and gift people with them a lot:
    http://chetanddot.etsy.com/

  32. SO cute! My grandmother used to make dolls and the like for us every Christmas – all 13 grandchildren, bless her heart! (She’s still living but can’t really sew anymore.) I just found your site via another. Happy weekend!

  33. I have to give a shout-out to westcoast baby – their stuff is beyond adorable! We had one of their wrap tops (adorable with a set of baby legs) – size 6 months fit right up until last week when I passed it on to a new baby.
    I gave the mom a big bottle of inexpensive wine wrapped in the top with a simple hand-made card.
    Other things that you can buy – a sweet pacifier clip, amber teething necklace, a nicely framed print, all available via etsy.
    And if you do have a smidge of time, the umbilical cord hat from stitch and bitch is easy and always gets rave reviews.

  34. Wow, that is one nice looking feline! I knitted one of those too, but mine was quite a bit more… well… lumpy.

  35. De-lurking to say good job on the kitty (and everything you make!) He is indeed so cuddly, don’t blame you for holding onto him! I know my littlest one would kill him with love..

  36. Oh, excuse me, *her* oops!

  37. love love LOVE your cute projects and this cute blog. keep it up!

  38. She’s so cute! I can see why you can’t part with her!

  39. She is adorable!!

  40. LOVE Knitty Kitty – he has made my day! Love all your creations because they are just what everyone – young or old – needs: a little bit of homemade love. Thanks for the blog.

  41. I think we all need a huggy buddy these days!

  42. Oh this is just the sweetest little cute!!!! *squeeeees*
    I can see why it would be hard to part with!
    I have just started making some of the Jean Greenhowe dolls and I have to admit that I grin like a fool whenever I see them.(same thing that happened when I saw this kitty)
    I think it must mean that this little hug-able was meant to be your smile when you need one. (never any harm in that! *smile*)
    Be well,
    Laureena.

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