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    Ballet kitties

    Dec 19, 2019 5 minutes
    By Liz Ward

    Top tip

    Mix and match your colours depending on what yarns you have in your stash!

    You will need

    ■ DK yarn in yellow, pale pink, black and gold from your stash
    ■ 3.5mm (UK 9 or 10, US E/4) crochet hook
    ■ Six-strand embroidery thread in dark grey or black
    ■ 1m narrow white tulle or ribbon
    ■ Toy stuffing

    Measurements

    ■ 15x8cm (6x3¼in)

    Tension

    ■ Tension is not critical for this project but stitches should be tight so that stuffing does not show through

    Abbreviations

    ■ For standard abbreviations see page 82

    Top Tip

    You can substitute the embroidered eyes for toy safety eyes if you have some in your stash

    Enjoy a night at the ballet when you stitch these adorable dancing cats! In matching golden outfits, embellished with tulle fabric and sparkly thread,! Then simply take a bow and wait for the rave reviews…

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