Turkish Van

Knitting
January 2011
yarn held together
Lace ?
US 2 - 2.75 mm
5.25"" long x 5.5" to top of head (13 cm x 14 cm)
English

Persian cat is worked in loopy stitch that is not cut after knitting.

You will also need:
small stitch holders
3 pipecleaners or other small wires
cream sewing cotton for whiskers

The book suggests using:
20g of Kidsilk Haze in Cream held double
5g Kidsilk Haze in Brick held double
tiny amount Cashsoft 4ply in Almond for eyes
tiny amount Cashsoft 4ply in Cherish for eyes
tiny amount Pure Wool 4ply in black for pupils
tiny amount Pure Wool 4ply in Powder for nose

Finished cat measurements are 5.25 inches (13 cm) long and 5.5 inches (14 cm) to the top of the head.