Introduction
Why are cats so cute? Is it their fluffy, cuddly fur? Or their unwavering, gentle yet piercing stare? The Cat Lover’s Craft Book is a collection of delightful handmade projects featuring these beguiling creatures that so effortlessly capture the heart. We’ve included a little embroidery here, a bit of knitting there, and a whole variety of other techniques to make many kinds of kitties. Relax and playfully enjoy the process of crafting up your very own darling kitty.
Contents
Shrink Plastic Pins and Earrings
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PART ONE
Palm-Sized Cats
Small enough to fit in your palm, these kitties can accompany you anywhere—from adorning your outfit to nestling in your bag.
Their expressions may look really serious, but they’re probably just thinking, “I’m hungry…” Experiment with different facial expressions for these tiny cat-face brooches as you stitch them using a Sashiko-style embroidery method.
Design and construction by nekogao Instructions + Templates + Diagrams → Page 50
Brown, white, black – so many different colored kitty cats! These highly detailed cross stitch kitties even have little markings on their fur! For extra adorableness, change up the thread colors to match the special feline in your own life.
Design and construction by Kyoko Maruoka Instructions + Diagrams → Page 18, 49
From hissing felines to languorous furballs, cats come in many shapes and forms. Maybe there’s even a bibliophile cat! Using mohair for the embroidery gives these cats a downy fur texture.