Sandy the cat

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Splash out on these cats’ eyeeffect safety eyes to add an extra lifelike look

Designer Becky Skuse says: “Sandy is a happy little pusskins who would love to hit the beach with you this summer. Perfect as a holiday project, our beach cat is quick and easy to hook, and the pattern comes with bucket, spade and ducky rubber ring for maximum seaside fun! To complete the traditional feel, Sandy is dressed in a stripy blue-and-white bathing suit – perfect for a sunny day out at Weston-super-Meow!”

You will need

▪ DMC Natura Just Cotton, 1 ball each in: Salome (shade N80) – Yarn A Turquoise (shade N49) – Yarn B = Ibiza (shade N01) – Yarn C Small amounts in: Tournesol (shade N16) – Yarn D Safran (shade N47) – Yarn E Pistache (shade N13) – Yarn F Crimson (shade N61) – Yarn G Noir (shade N11) – Yarn H

▪ 2.5mm (UK 12 or 13, US B/1 or C/2) hook

▪ Two 7.5mm safety eyes (we used cat’s eyes)

▪ 3mm safety eye for nose

▪ Stitch marker or waste yarn

Measurements

▪ Approx. 15cm (6in) tall

Tension

▪ Tension is not critical