Knitting Tutorial: Garden Dress Orange Tabby Cat – Free Knitting Pattern

This sweet knitted orange tabby cat wears a fresh green garden dress with embroidered flowers, tiny green slippers, and a small crossbody basket bag. The design also includes a round straw-style sunhat, a small knitted teapot, and a tiny potted flower, matching the cozy handmade scene shown in the image.

 

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Pattern Overview

This pattern creates a seated orange tabby cat doll with a large rounded head, short body, slim arms, small legs, pointed ears, white muzzle, white chest, white paws, and an orange striped tail. The finished cat is dressed in a sleeveless green flared dress with a textured lower hem and garden embroidery across the skirt.

The style is soft, plush, and slightly rounded, like a knitted toy made with tight stitches. The cat has oversized glossy safety eyes with green embroidered rims, a small pink nose, a split white muzzle, and delicate whisker lines. The accessories are small but important for matching the image.

• Finished cat size: about 10.5 in / 27 cm tall when seated upright.
• Dress width at hem: about 7.5 in / 19 cm across after light blocking.
• Hat size: about 3.25 in / 8 cm wide.
• Bag size: about 1.5 in / 4 cm wide.
• Skill level: confident beginner to intermediate.

Materials

• DK weight yarn in orange tabby, white, leaf green, cream, tan, pale beige, brown, pink, dark green, yellow, lavender, burgundy, and small flower colors.
• 2.75 mm double-pointed needles or circular needles for magic loop.
• 3.00 mm needles for the dress skirt if you want a slightly softer flare.
• Pair of 14 mm black safety eyes with green felt or embroidered green rims.
• Small pink safety nose, 9 to 10 mm, or pink yarn for embroidery.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Tapestry needle.
• Stitch markers.
• Small button for the bag flap, about 8 mm.
• Optional thin ribbon for the hat bow.
• Embroidery needle for flowers, leaves, whiskers, and facial details.

Abbreviations

• CO: cast on.
• K: knit.
• P: purl.
• St / sts: stitch / stitches.
• Rnd: round.
• RS: right side.
• WS: wrong side.
• Kfb: knit into front and back of the same stitch.
• K2tog: knit 2 stitches together.
• SSK: slip, slip, knit.
• P2tog: purl 2 stitches together.
• BO: bind off.
• St st: stockinette stitch.
• G st: garter stitch.

Gauge and Fabric Notes

For the toy body, work tightly so the stuffing does not show through. The ideal gauge is about 7 stitches and 9 rounds per inch in stockinette stitch with DK yarn and 2.75 mm needles. If your stitches are loose, use smaller needles rather than pulling the yarn too tightly.

The dress should look smooth on the bodice and gently flared on the skirt. Use the same needle size for a firm dress or move up to 3.00 mm needles for the skirt if your fabric feels stiff. The lower skirt should have enough body to hold its bell shape.

Color Placement Guide

• Orange: head, ears, arms, legs, outer tail, and orange facial areas.
• White: muzzle, cheeks, lower face, chest, paw tips, and foot toes.
• Green: dress, shoulder straps, slippers, and some flower leaves.
• Cream: crossbody strap and basket bag.
• Tan: sunhat and teapot body.
• Pink: nose, small flowers, slipper blossoms, and teapot accent.
• Brown: hat edging, bag button detail, pot rim, and teapot outline.

Main Head

The head is large, rounded, and slightly wider than the body. Work it in the round from the top down. The white facial markings are added later with duplicate stitch and embroidery so the knitted shaping stays clean and beginner friendly.

1. With orange yarn and 2.75 mm needles, CO 8 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all 8 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st around. 16 sts.
4. Rnd 3: K all sts.
5. Rnd 4: K1, kfb, repeat around. 24 sts.
6. Rnd 5: K all sts.
7. Rnd 6: K2, kfb, repeat around. 32 sts.
8. Rnd 7: K all sts.
9. Rnd 8: K3, kfb, repeat around. 40 sts.
10. Rnd 9: K all sts.
11. Rnd 10: K4, kfb, repeat around. 48 sts.
12. Rnd 11: K all sts.
13. Rnd 12: K5, kfb, repeat around. 56 sts.
14. Rnds 13 to 25: K all 56 sts.
15. Rnd 26: K5, k2tog, repeat around. 48 sts.
16. Rnd 27: K all sts.
17. Rnd 28: K4, k2tog, repeat around. 40 sts.
18. Rnd 29: K all sts.
19. Rnd 30: K3, k2tog, repeat around. 32 sts.

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Place the safety eyes between Rnds 19 and 20, about 11 stitches apart. The eyes should sit slightly low on the face, giving the cat a round kitten-like expression. Add green felt circles behind the eyes or embroider a green ring around each eye after assembly.

1. Rnd 31: K2, k2tog, repeat around. 24 sts.
2. Begin stuffing the head firmly, shaping the cheeks wide and the top smooth.
3. Rnd 32: K1, k2tog, repeat around. 16 sts.
4. Rnd 33: K2tog around. 8 sts.
5. Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull closed, and secure inside the head.

White Face Patch and Muzzle

The image shows a white inverted heart-shaped face patch around the eyes and cheeks, with orange remaining at the forehead and sides. Use duplicate stitch for the eye patches and knit two small white muzzle pads separately.

White Eye and Cheek Markings

• With white yarn, duplicate stitch a curved patch around the left eye from Rnd 17 to Rnd 24.
• Make the patch about 8 sts wide at the eye and taper to 3 sts wide toward the center forehead.
• Repeat on the right side, mirroring the shape.
• Add a narrow white vertical blaze down the center forehead, about 3 sts wide and 8 rounds long.
• Keep orange visible between the white cheek patches and the ears.

Left Muzzle Pad

1. With white yarn, CO 6 sts.
2. Row 1: P all sts.
3. Row 2: Kfb, K4, kfb. 8 sts.
4. Row 3: P all sts.
5. Row 4: K all sts.
6. Row 5: P all sts.
7. Row 6: SSK, K4, k2tog. 6 sts.
8. Row 7: P all sts.
9. BO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Right Muzzle Pad

1. Repeat the left muzzle pad exactly.
2. Lightly stuff each pad before sewing.
3. Sew both pads below the eyes, touching at the center.
4. The top of each muzzle pad should sit around Rnd 22 of the head.
5. The lower edge should curve softly toward the white chin.

Embroider a small pink triangular nose centered above the two muzzle pads. Work 6 to 8 horizontal satin stitches, then one vertical stitch down the center to create the small split cat mouth. Add two short pink mouth curves if desired.

Orange Tabby Face Stripes

The face has soft darker orange tabby stripes. Use a slightly darker orange or light brown yarn and duplicate stitch the stripes so they stay flat and neat. Keep the stripes short and curved, not heavy.

• Make 3 short vertical stripes on the forehead, each 4 to 6 rounds long.
• Place the center stripe above the white blaze.
• Add 2 curved stripes on each cheek, about 5 sts long.
• Add 1 short stripe near each outer eye edge.
• Use white or pale gray yarn to make 3 whiskers on each side, each about 1.25 in / 3 cm long.

Ears

The ears are triangular, orange outside, and softly rounded at the base. They sit high on the head, angled slightly outward. Sew them between Rnds 9 and 16 of the head, about 14 stitches apart across the top.

Make 2 Outer Ears

1. With orange yarn, CO 14 sts.
2. Row 1: P all sts.
3. Row 2: K all sts.
4. Row 3: P all sts.
5. Row 4: SSK, K10, k2tog. 12 sts.
6. Row 5: P all sts.
7. Row 6: SSK, K8, k2tog. 10 sts.
8. Row 7: P all sts.
9. Row 8: SSK, K6, k2tog. 8 sts.
10. Row 9: P all sts.
11. Row 10: SSK, K4, k2tog. 6 sts.
12. Row 11: P all sts.
13. Row 12: SSK, K2, k2tog. 4 sts.
14. Row 13: P all sts.
15. Row 14: SSK, k2tog. 2 sts.
16. Row 15: P2tog. 1 st.
17. Fasten off.

Make 2 Inner Ear Patches

1. With pale peach or light orange yarn, CO 10 sts.
2. Row 1: P all sts.
3. Row 2: K all sts.
4. Row 3: P all sts.
5. Row 4: SSK, K6, k2tog. 8 sts.
6. Row 5: P all sts.
7. Row 6: SSK, K4, k2tog. 6 sts.
8. Row 7: P all sts.
9. Row 8: SSK, K2, k2tog. 4 sts.
10. Row 9: P all sts.
11. Row 10: SSK, k2tog. 2 sts.
12. Row 11: P2tog. 1 st.
13. Fasten off and sew one inner patch to each outer ear.

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Body

The body is smaller than the head and mostly hidden under the green dress. It should be firm enough to hold the head upright. A white chest patch is added at the front, visible above the dress neckline.

1. With orange yarn, CO 10 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st around. 20 sts.
4. Rnd 3: K all sts.
5. Rnd 4: K1, kfb, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. Rnd 5: K all sts.
7. Rnd 6: K2, kfb, repeat around. 40 sts.
8. Rnds 7 to 18: K all 40 sts.
9. Rnd 19: K6, k2tog, repeat 5 times. 35 sts.
10. Rnd 20: K all sts.
11. Rnd 21: K5, k2tog, repeat 5 times. 30 sts.
12. Rnd 22: K all sts.
13. Rnd 23: K4, k2tog, repeat 5 times. 25 sts.
14. Stuff firmly, keeping the base slightly flat.
15. Rnd 24: K3, k2tog, repeat 5 times. 20 sts.
16. Rnd 25: K2, k2tog, repeat 5 times. 15 sts.
17. BO, leaving a long tail for sewing the head.

White Chest Patch

1. With white yarn, CO 9 sts.
2. Row 1: P all sts.
3. Row 2: Kfb, K7, kfb. 11 sts.
4. Rows 3 to 8: Work in St st.
5. Row 9: P2tog, P7, p2tog. 9 sts.
6. Row 10: K all sts.
7. Row 11: P2tog, P5, p2tog. 7 sts.
8. BO and sew to the upper front body before adding the dress.

Arms

The arms are slim and orange with small white paw tips. They hang down at the sides of the dress. Each arm should be lightly stuffed so it bends softly and does not look bulky.

Make 2 Arms

1. With white yarn, CO 8 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnds 1 to 4: K all sts.
3. Change to orange yarn.
4. Rnd 5: K all sts.
5. Rnd 6: K1, kfb, repeat around. 12 sts.
6. Rnds 7 to 20: K all sts.
7. Rnd 21: K2tog around. 6 sts.
8. Stuff very lightly.
9. Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull closed, and secure.

Sew the arms to the upper sides of the body, just below the neckline. Angle them downward so the white paw tips rest near the sides of the green skirt, like the cat in the image.

Legs and Feet

The legs are short orange columns with white toes visible inside the green slippers. Make the legs firm enough to support the seated pose. The feet point slightly outward and forward.

Make 2 Legs

1. With white yarn, CO 8 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st around. 16 sts.
4. Rnds 3 to 5: K all sts.
5. Change to orange yarn.
6. Rnds 6 to 17: K all sts.
7. Rnd 18: K2, k2tog, repeat around. 12 sts.
8. Stuff firmly.
9. Rnd 19: K2tog around. 6 sts.
10. Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull closed, and secure.

Toe Detailing

• Use pale beige yarn to embroider 3 vertical toe lines on each white foot tip.
• Each toe line should be about 3 rounds tall.
• Keep the center toe slightly longer than the side toes.

Tail

The tail is orange with a white tip and subtle tabby stripes. It curves out to the right side, visible beside the dress. Shape it while sewing so it angles gently away from the body.

1. With white yarn, CO 8 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnds 1 to 5: K all sts.
3. Change to orange yarn.
4. Rnd 6: K all sts.
5. Rnd 7: K1, kfb, repeat around. 12 sts.
6. Rnds 8 to 28: K all sts.
7. Rnd 29: K2, k2tog, repeat around. 9 sts.
8. Rnd 30: K all sts.
9. Stuff lightly, keeping the tail flexible.
10. Rnd 31: K2tog 4 times, K1. 5 sts.
11. Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, and close.

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Embroider 5 darker orange rings around the tail. Place the first ring about 4 rounds above the white tip, then space the remaining rings 3 rounds apart. Sew the tail to the back right side of the body before dressing the cat.

Green Garden Dress

The dress is the most visible clothing piece. It has a fitted ribbed bodice, shoulder straps, and a flared skirt with embroidered garden flowers. The hem is slightly thicker and textured, giving the skirt a neat rounded edge.

Dress Bodice

1. With green yarn and 2.75 mm needles, CO 40 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnds 1 to 4: K1, P1 rib around.
3. Rnds 5 to 12: K all sts.
4. Rnd 13: K8, k2tog, repeat around. 36 sts.
5. Rnd 14: K all sts.
6. Rnd 15: K4, k2tog, repeat around. 30 sts.
7. Rnds 16 to 20: K1, P1 rib around.
8. BO loosely in rib.

Slide the bodice over the body before sewing the head on, or leave a small back opening if preferred. The ribbed top should sit just below the white chest patch and cover the upper body snugly.

Shoulder Straps

1. With green yarn, CO 5 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 18: K all sts for garter stitch.
3. BO, leaving a sewing tail.
4. Make a second strap the same way.
5. Sew straps from the front bodice to the back bodice, leaving room for the neck.

Flared Skirt

1. Pick up 40 sts around the lower edge of the bodice using green yarn.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts.
3. Rnd 2: K4, kfb, repeat around. 48 sts.
4. Rnd 3: K all sts.
5. Rnd 4: K5, kfb, repeat around. 56 sts.
6. Rnd 5: K all sts.
7. Rnd 6: K6, kfb, repeat around. 64 sts.
8. Rnds 7 to 16: K all sts.
9. Rnd 17: K7, kfb, repeat around. 72 sts.
10. Rnds 18 to 23: K all sts.
11. Rnd 24: P all sts to create a turning ridge.
12. Rnds 25 to 27: K all sts.
13. BO loosely.

Lightly steam the skirt without pressing it flat. Shape the hem outward with your fingers so it forms the soft bell shape seen in the image. The lower edge should sit just above the slippers, showing the legs and white toes.

Garden Embroidery on Dress

The skirt has tiny embroidered stems, leaves, and flowers across the front. Keep the embroidery light and balanced. The design should look like a small meadow growing upward from the hem, not a heavy solid patch.

• Use dark green yarn to embroider 5 main stems on the front skirt.
• Make the center stem tallest, about 10 rounds high.
• Make the two side stems about 6 to 8 rounds high.
• Add small straight-stitch leaves in light green, 2 stitches per leaf.
• Add pink, lavender, yellow, burgundy, and white flowers using lazy daisy stitches.
• Place 2 tiny flowers near the right pocket bag area.
• Add a few short orange and blue accent stitches near the lower left hem.

Green Slippers

The slippers are green with cream soles and tiny pink flowers at the outer sides. They cover the lower feet but leave white toes visible at the front.

Make 2 Slipper Soles

1. With cream yarn, CO 8 sts.
2. Row 1: P all sts.
3. Row 2: Kfb, K6, kfb. 10 sts.
4. Rows 3 to 8: Work in St st.
5. Row 9: SSK, K6, k2tog. 8 sts.
6. BO, leaving a sewing tail.

Make 2 Slipper Uppers

1. With green yarn, CO 10 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 4: K all sts.
3. Row 5: SSK, K6, k2tog. 8 sts.
4. Row 6: K all sts.
5. BO.

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Sew one green upper over each cream sole, leaving the front open enough to show the white toes. Stitch the slippers directly around the feet. Embroider one tiny pink flower with a yellow center on the outer side of each slipper.

Crossbody Basket Bag

The small cream basket bag hangs diagonally from the cat’s shoulder to the side of the dress. It has a textured knitted body, a small button, a flower on the front, and a narrow strap.

Bag Body

1. With cream yarn, CO 14 sts.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: K all sts.
4. Rows 3 to 12: Work K1, P1 across on RS rows and P1, K1 across on WS rows to make seed stitch.
5. Rows 13 to 16: K all sts for garter flap.
6. BO, leaving a long tail.

Fold the lower seed-stitch section upward to create a pouch about 1.25 in / 3 cm deep. Sew both sides closed. Fold the garter section down as the flap. Sew a tiny button to the right side of the flap area.

Bag Strap

1. With cream yarn, CO 3 sts.
2. Work I-cord for 15 in / 38 cm, or long enough to cross the body diagonally.
3. BO and sew each end to the upper corners of the bag.

Bag Flower

• Embroider 5 small pink petals on the bag front.
• Add a yellow center using 2 small straight stitches.
• Add 2 green leaves beside the flower.
• Sew the bag so it rests on the cat’s right side over the dress.

Round Straw-Style Sunhat

The hat in the image is round, flat-brimmed, and tan, with a spiral knitted look. Since true circular knitting can be tricky on small needles, this version uses a knitted spiral strip sewn into a round hat shape.

Spiral Crown Strip

1. With tan yarn, CO 5 sts.
2. Work garter stitch for 34 in / 86 cm.
3. BO, leaving a long sewing tail.
4. Starting at one end, coil the strip tightly into a flat spiral.
5. Sew through the side loops as you coil to hold the crown flat.
6. Stop when the circle measures about 2 in / 5 cm wide.

Brim Strip

1. Continue coiling the remaining strip more loosely around the crown.
2. Shape the brim to about 3.25 in / 8 cm wide.
3. Use brown yarn to whipstitch around the outer edge for a darker rim.
4. Add a pale ribbon or knitted band around the crown.
5. Attach one tiny pink flower and two green leaves to the band.

The hat can be sewn lightly to the bench display or made as a removable accessory. If placing it on the cat’s head, add two hidden stitches behind the ears so it stays angled naturally.

Small Knitted Teapot

The tiny teapot sits beside the cat in the image. It is pale beige with a small blue spout and soft green stitched accents. Keep it flat and lightly stuffed so it looks like a miniature prop.

Teapot Body

1. With pale beige yarn, CO 12 sts.
2. Row 1: P all sts.
3. Row 2: Kfb, K10, kfb. 14 sts.
4. Rows 3 to 8: Work in St st.
5. Row 9: P2tog, P10, p2tog. 12 sts.
6. Row 10: K all sts.
7. BO, leaving a long tail.
8. Make a second piece the same way.
9. Sew the two pieces together, adding a small amount of stuffing before closing.

Teapot Spout

1. With pale blue yarn, CO 6 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 8: K all sts.
3. BO and fold into a tapered tube.
4. Sew to one side of the teapot body.

Teapot Handle and Lid

• For the handle, make a 3-st I-cord for 2 in / 5 cm using tan yarn.
• Curve the I-cord into a handle and sew it to the opposite side.
• For the lid, CO 6 sts, knit 4 rows, BO, and sew to the top center.
• Embroider 3 green leaf stitches on the front of the teapot.

Tiny Potted Flower

The little potted flower is a separate knitted accessory. It has a soft pink pot, green stems, and small flowers in warm colors. It can be used as a display piece beside the cat.

Pot

1. With dusty pink yarn, CO 18 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnds 1 to 3: K1, P1 rib around.
3. Rnds 4 to 9: K all sts.
4. Rnd 10: K1, k2tog, repeat around. 12 sts.
5. Rnd 11: K2tog around. 6 sts.
6. Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull closed, and stuff lightly.

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Soil Top

1. With brown yarn, CO 12 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts.
3. Rnd 2: K2tog around. 6 sts.
4. Cut yarn, close tightly, and sew to the top of the pot.

Leaves and Flowers

• Make 3 green I-cord stems, each 1.25 in / 3 cm long.
• Sew the stems into the brown soil top.
• For each leaf, CO 5 sts, K1 row, BO, and sew to the stems.
• For each flower, embroider 5 small straight stitches in pink, peach, or lavender around a yellow center.

Joining the Cat

Before sewing, pin all pieces together and check the proportions. The head should look large and round, the body smaller, and the dress wide enough to balance the seated pose. Adjust stuffing before making final seams.

1. Sew the body to the head using the body yarn tail.
2. Make several firm stitches through the neck area so the head does not wobble.
3. Sew the ears to the top of the head, angled slightly outward.
4. Sew the arms to the upper body under the dress straps.
5. Sew the legs to the lower body so the feet point forward.
6. Sew the tail to the back right side, curving it outward.
7. Place the dress over the body and secure it with hidden stitches at the back neckline.
8. Add the bag strap across the left shoulder and let the bag rest on the right skirt front.

Facial Embroidery

The face gives the cat its gentle garden character. Work slowly and keep both sides even. Use small stitches rather than long loose strands, especially around the eyes and muzzle.

• Embroider green rings around the safety eyes if you did not use green felt backing.
• Add a small white highlight stitch beside each eye if desired.
• Secure the pink nose above the two white muzzle pads.
• Work one short vertical pink line down from the nose.
• Add a tiny curved mouth on each side with pink or light brown yarn.
• Add 3 white whiskers on each cheek.
• Add tabby stripes after the muzzle is fully attached.

Important Shaping Details

To match the image, do not overstuff the arms, tail, bag, or accessories. The head and body should be firm, while the clothing and props should remain soft. The dress skirt should flare gently instead of hanging straight down.

• Head: round, large, and slightly wider across the cheeks.
• Eyes: large and low, with a gentle green rim.
• Ears: pointed but not sharp, tilted outward.
• Dress: fitted at the ribbed bodice, wide at the hem.
• Feet: white toes visible inside green slippers.
• Tail: curved out to one side with a white tip.
• Bag: small, cream, diagonal strap, flower detail on front.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check the doll from the front before finishing. The eyes should be level, the muzzle pads should touch neatly in the center, and the nose should sit directly between them. Add extra tiny stitches under the chin if the head leans forward.

Sew the dress only at the back neckline and under the arms so the skirt keeps its soft movement. Add the garden embroidery after the dress is attached, because this helps you place the flowers exactly where they show best from the front.

• Brush away loose fibers with clean fingers.
• Trim yarn tails close only after all shaping is correct.
• Use tiny hidden stitches to secure the bag strap at the shoulder.
• Check that the slippers sit evenly and the toes face forward.

Care Notes

This knitted cat is best used as a decorative handmade toy. If safety eyes, buttons, or small flowers are used, it is not suitable for babies or pets. For a child-safe version, embroider the eyes, nose, and button instead of using plastic or loose pieces.

• Spot clean only with cool water and mild soap.
• Do not machine wash if the doll has a safety nose, button, or ribbon.
• Do not twist or wring the knitted fabric.
• Let the toy air dry flat on a clean towel.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The head is firmly stuffed and smoothly rounded.
• The white face patches are balanced on both sides.
• The green dress flares outward and does not cover the slippers completely.
• The garden embroidery is centered across the front skirt.
• The bag hangs diagonally and rests on the right side.
• The hat, teapot, and flower pot match the same soft miniature style.
• The tail curves outward with the white tip visible.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Store the finished cat in a dry place away from direct sunlight. Sunlight may fade the orange tabby yarn, green dress, and tiny embroidered flowers over time. If displaying the toy on a shelf, keep it away from moisture and dust-heavy areas.

To remove light dust, use a soft dry cloth or a clean makeup brush. For small stains, dab gently with cool water and a tiny amount of mild soap. Rinse by dabbing with plain water, then press with a towel and let the toy dry naturally.

• Do not soak the doll.
• Do not use bleach.
• Do not tumble dry.
• Do not iron directly over embroidery, safety eyes, buttons, or ribbon.
• Reshape the skirt, ears, and tail while damp if needed.

Your Garden Dress Orange Tabby Cat is now complete, with its sweet round face, green garden dress, tiny basket bag, handmade slippers, straw-style hat, teapot, and potted flower. The finished piece should look soft, cheerful, and carefully detailed, just like a tiny knitted garden companion.