Meet Salem the Pumpkin Cat – the perfect autumn knitting project to bring a touch of cosy magic to your home!

This adorable little feline rests atop a plump pumpkin and has a tiny blue wizard hat perched on his head, Salem captures the whimsical charm of the season.

Whether you’re decorating for Halloween or simply embracing the autumnal vibes, this little cutie is sure to capture your heart.

This pattern is knitted flat and seamed.

Yarn:
West Yorkshire Spinner Bo Peep DK
20g Teddy Bear (brown)
20g Pumpkin (orange)
10g Space Hopper (Blue)
Scrap amounts of green, pink and white yarn

Needles:
3.5mm Straight needles

Other supplies:
Toy stuffing
Tapestry Needle
Two 10mm safety eyes

Size:
17 cm

Abbreviations:
x times: Knit the instructions between the brackets x amount of times.
* ; rep from * to end: Repeat the instructions between the * and ; until the end of the row.
st(s): stitch(es)
K: knit, if followed by a number, knit that amount of stitches
P: purl
St st: stocking stitch: alternate a row of knitting and a row of purling.
G st: garter stitch: knit every row
K2tog: knit two stitches together knitwise.
P2tog: purl two stitches together purlwise.
Kfb: knit in the front and back of the stitch, creating an increase.
Pfb: Purl in the front and back of the stitch, creating an increase.
YO: Yarn over
Sl1: Slip the next stitch from the left needle to the right needle.
PSSO: Pass the previously slipped stitch over the last worked stitch, creating a decrease.