This sweet knitted Scottish Fold cat is dressed in blue-and-cream striped overalls with tiny red ladybug buttons, blue fish slippers, a yellow lemon crossbody bag, and small yellow flowers near the folded ears. The full set also includes a bee hat with wings, a tiny watering can, a garden storybook, and a small harvest basket to match the cozy garden scene.
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Finished Size and Construction Notes
This pattern is written to create a soft toy cat about 10.5 in tall from foot to head, with a wide round head, compact body, short rounded arms, straight legs, and a narrow tail. The proportions are chosen to match the image: the head is large and plush, the body is shorter, and the accessories are small but visible.
- Finished cat height: about 10.5 in when worked with DK yarn and US 2 needles.
- Head width: about 4.75 in across after stuffing.
- Body width: about 3.25 in across the overalls.
- Leg length: about 2.75 in from foot to crotch.
- Arm length: about 2.75 in from shoulder to paw.
- Gauge: 7 sts and 10 rnds = 1 in in stockinette, worked firmly in the round.
- Needles: US 2 double-pointed needles or magic-loop circular needle.
- Style: seamless toy knitting in the round, with a few flat pieces for pockets, book cover, basket base, and bee wings.
Work all toy pieces with firm tension so stuffing does not show through. If your fabric feels loose, go down one needle size. The cat body is knitted first in gray tabby stripes, then the overalls are worked as a separate garment and stitched snugly over the body.
Materials
- DK yarn in heather gray, dark charcoal gray, white, bright blue, cream, yellow, green, red, black, pink, light gray, brown, tan, orange, purple, and small scraps of sky blue.
- US 2 knitting needles for toy pieces.
- US 1 knitting needles for small accessories, flowers, book, and basket details.
- Polyester fiberfill.
- Two 12 mm yellow safety eyes, or embroidered yellow eyes with black pupils.
- Tapestry needle.
- Stitch markers.
- Small amount of black embroidery floss for mouth and eye lines.
- Pink yarn or embroidery floss for the nose.
- Two tiny red buttons, or knitted red ladybug buttons as written below.
Abbreviations
- k: knit.
- p: purl.
- st/sts: stitch/stitches.
- rnd/rnds: round/rounds.
- CO: cast on.
- BO: bind off.
- kfb: knit into the front and back of the same stitch.
- k2tog: knit 2 stitches together.
- ssk: slip, slip, knit slipped stitches together.
- m1: make 1 stitch by lifting the strand between stitches and knitting through the back loop.
- rep: repeat.
- pm: place marker.
- sl: slip stitch purlwise.
- I-cord: knit all stitches, slide them back to the needle tip, and knit again without turning.
Color Guide for the Cat
The cat has a gray Scottish Fold look with dark tabby markings. Use heather gray as the main color. Work dark charcoal short stripes on the head, arms, legs, and tail by duplicate stitch after knitting, or carry charcoal for the listed stripe rounds. Duplicate stitch is easier and gives cleaner markings.
- Main fur: heather gray.
- Tabby stripes: dark charcoal gray.
- Muzzle: light gray and white duplicate stitches around lower face.
- Eyes: yellow with black vertical pupils.
- Nose: pink triangle.
- Mouth: small black inverted Y shape.
Head
The head is wide, round, and slightly flattened at the top to resemble a Scottish Fold kitten. Stuff it firmly but keep the front soft enough to shape the cheeks. The folded ears are knitted separately and sewn low against the head.
- With heather gray, CO 8 sts. Join to work in the round.
- Rnd 1: kfb in every st around. 16 sts.
- Rnd 2: k all sts.
- Rnd 3: rep k1, kfb around. 24 sts.
- Rnd 4: k all sts.
- Rnd 5: rep k2, kfb around. 32 sts.
- Rnd 6: k all sts.
- Rnd 7: rep k3, kfb around. 40 sts.
- Rnd 8: k all sts.
- Rnd 9: rep k4, kfb around. 48 sts.
- Rnd 10: k all sts.
- Rnd 11: rep k5, kfb around. 56 sts.
- Rnd 12: k all sts.
- Rnd 13: rep k6, kfb around. 64 sts.
- Rnds 14-25: k all sts for 12 rnds.
- Rnd 26: rep k6, k2tog around. 56 sts.
- Rnd 27: k all sts.
- Rnd 28: rep k5, k2tog around. 48 sts.
- Rnd 29: k all sts.
- Rnd 30: rep k4, k2tog around. 40 sts.
- Rnd 31: k all sts.
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Pause here to place the eyes. Put the yellow eyes between Rnds 20 and 21, spaced 12 sts apart across the front. The image shows large, bright eyes sitting low on the face, so do not place them too high. Stuff the head firmly, shaping it into a round, slightly broad face.
- Rnd 32: rep k3, k2tog around. 32 sts.
- Rnd 33: rep k2, k2tog around. 24 sts.
- Rnd 34: rep k1, k2tog around. 16 sts.
- Rnd 35: k2tog around. 8 sts.
- Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull closed, and secure.
Head Tabby Markings
Use dark charcoal gray duplicate stitch after the head is stuffed. Add narrow vertical marks from the top center toward the eyes. Keep them uneven and soft, as in the image. Add two cheek stripes on each side, angled downward toward the muzzle.
- Center forehead stripe: 1 st wide and 8 rnds long, beginning near the crown.
- Left and right forehead stripes: 1 st wide and 6 rnds long, placed 4 sts away from center.
- Outer forehead stripes: 1 st wide and 4 rnds long, placed near each folded ear.
- Cheek stripes: three short charcoal lines on each side, each 3 to 5 sts long.
- Lower muzzle shading: duplicate stitch 10 light gray sts in a soft oval below the nose.
Folded Scottish Fold Ears
The ears are small rounded triangles folded forward and outward. They should not stand upright. Sew them flat against the head, with the lower edge tucked into the side curve of the head.
- Make 2. With heather gray, CO 14 sts and work flat.
- Row 1: k all sts.
- Row 2: p all sts.
- Row 3: k1, ssk, k8, k2tog, k1. 12 sts.
- Row 4: p all sts.
- Row 5: k1, ssk, k6, k2tog, k1. 10 sts.
- Row 6: p all sts.
- Row 7: k1, ssk, k4, k2tog, k1. 8 sts.
- Row 8: p all sts.
- Row 9: k1, ssk, k2, k2tog, k1. 6 sts.
- Row 10: p all sts.
- Row 11: k1, ssk, k2tog, k1. 4 sts.
- Row 12: p all sts.
- Row 13: ssk, k2tog. 2 sts.
- Row 14: p2tog. 1 st.
- Cut yarn and pull through.
Fold each ear so the top tip leans forward. Sew the base between head Rnds 11 and 18, about 15 sts apart across the top. Tack the ear tip down lightly so the fold remains rounded, not sharp.
Body
The body is short and soft under the overalls. The shoulders are narrower than the head, and the lower body is rounded to fill the striped garment. Work the body in heather gray, then embroider a few dark stripes at the neck and sides.
- With heather gray, CO 12 sts. Join to work in the round.
- Rnd 1: kfb in every st around. 24 sts.
- Rnd 2: k all sts.
- Rnd 3: rep k2, kfb around. 32 sts.
- Rnd 4: k all sts.
- Rnd 5: rep k3, kfb around. 40 sts.
- Rnds 6-17: k all sts for 12 rnds.
- Rnd 18: rep k8, k2tog around. 36 sts.
- Rnds 19-25: k all sts for 7 rnds.
- Rnd 26: rep k4, k2tog around. 30 sts.
- Rnd 27: k all sts.
- Rnd 28: rep k3, k2tog around. 24 sts.
Stuff the body firmly, especially at the lower belly so the overalls sit smoothly. Leave the top slightly flatter where it will join to the head. This helps the cat’s large head sit low and centered, like the image.
- Rnd 29: rep k2, k2tog around. 18 sts.
- Rnd 30: rep k1, k2tog around. 12 sts.
- BO all sts, leaving a long sewing tail.
Legs and Feet
The legs are straight and narrow, with rounded gray feet showing through blue fish slippers. Make the legs before adding the overalls so the pant legs can be fitted over them.
- Make 2. With heather gray, CO 12 sts. Join to work in the round.
- Rnd 1: rep k1, kfb around. 18 sts.
- Rnds 2-5: k all sts.
- Rnd 6: k4, k2tog 5 times, k4. 13 sts.
- Rnd 7: k all sts.
- Rnd 8: rep k2, kfb 4 times, k1. 17 sts.
- Rnds 9-26: k all sts for 18 rnds.
- Rnd 27: rep k3, k2tog around, ending k2. 14 sts.
- Stuff the foot and leg lightly but firmly.
- Rnd 28: rep k2tog around. 7 sts.
- Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull closed, and secure.
Leg Stripe Embroidery
- Add one charcoal ring around each ankle, 2 rnds above the foot.
- Add one broken charcoal stripe around the shin, about 8 rnds above the foot.
- Add two short vertical charcoal stitches on the front of each foot.
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Arms
The arms are short, rounded, and slightly tapered toward the paw. In the image, the arms hang along the sides of the blue striped overalls. Keep them soft and do not overstuff the upper arm.
- Make 2. With heather gray, CO 10 sts. Join to work in the round.
- Rnd 1: kfb in every st around. 20 sts.
- Rnds 2-5: k all sts.
- Rnd 6: rep k3, k2tog around. 16 sts.
- Rnds 7-23: k all sts for 17 rnds.
- Rnd 24: rep k2, k2tog around. 12 sts.
- Stuff the paw firmly and the upper arm lightly.
- Rnd 25: k2tog around. 6 sts.
- Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull closed, and secure.
- Duplicate stitch two charcoal bands around each arm.
- Place one band around the wrist area.
- Place one band halfway up the arm.
- Sew arms to the body after the overalls are in place.
Tail
The tail is visible at the lower right side of the cat. It is gray with dark rings and curves gently outward from behind the overalls.
- With heather gray, CO 9 sts. Join to work in the round.
- Rnds 1-5: k all sts.
- Change to dark charcoal gray. Rnds 6-7: k all sts.
- Change to heather gray. Rnds 8-13: k all sts.
- Change to dark charcoal gray. Rnds 14-15: k all sts.
- Change to heather gray. Rnds 16-25: k all sts.
- Stuff lightly as you work.
- Rnd 26: rep k1, k2tog around. 6 sts.
- Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull closed, and secure.
Blue Striped Overalls
The overalls are the most important garment in the picture. They have blue and cream horizontal stripes, a blue bib, blue cuffs, and red ladybug-style buttons. The pants should fit snugly over the cat body without hiding the arms.
Overall Legs
- Make 2. With bright blue, CO 24 sts. Join to work in the round.
- Rnds 1-4: k all sts in blue for the cuff.
- Change to cream. Rnds 5-6: k all sts.
- Change to bright blue. Rnds 7-8: k all sts.
- Change to cream. Rnds 9-10: k all sts.
- Change to bright blue. Rnds 11-12: k all sts.
- Change to cream. Rnds 13-14: k all sts.
- Change to bright blue. Rnds 15-16: k all sts.
- Change to cream. Rnds 17-18: k all sts.
- Change to bright blue. Rnds 19-20: k all sts.
- Place leg aside without binding off. Make second leg the same.
Join Pants
- Place both legs on one needle. Knit 24 sts from first leg, CO 4 crotch sts, knit 24 sts from second leg, CO 4 crotch sts. 56 sts.
- Rnd 1: k all sts in bright blue.
- Rnd 2: k all sts in bright blue.
- Change to cream. Rnds 3-4: k all sts.
- Change to bright blue. Rnds 5-6: k all sts.
- Change to cream. Rnds 7-8: k all sts.
- Change to bright blue. Rnds 9-10: k all sts.
- Change to cream. Rnds 11-12: k all sts.
- Change to bright blue. Rnds 13-14: k all sts.
- Change to cream. Rnds 15-16: k all sts.
- Change to bright blue. Rnd 17: rep k12, k2tog around. 52 sts.
- Rnd 18: k all sts.
- Rnd 19: rep k11, k2tog around. 48 sts.
- Rnd 20: k all sts.
- BO back 28 sts loosely. Keep front 20 sts live for bib.
Overall Bib
- With the 20 front sts, work flat in bright blue.
- Row 1: k all sts.
- Row 2: p all sts.
- Rows 3-12: repeat Rows 1-2 five more times.
- Row 13: k1, ssk, k14, k2tog, k1. 18 sts.
- Row 14: p all sts.
- Row 15: k1, ssk, k12, k2tog, k1. 16 sts.
- Row 16: p all sts.
- Rows 17-20: work stockinette on 16 sts.
- BO all sts.
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Straps
- Make 2 straps. With yellow, CO 4 sts.
- Work I-cord for 4.75 in.
- BO all sts and leave a long tail.
- Sew each strap from the back waistband, crossing very slightly over the shoulder, to the top corner of the bib.
The image shows yellow straps that also echo the lemon bag strap. Keep the overall straps narrow and neat. Sew the red ladybug buttons on top of the bib corners after the straps are attached.
Red Ladybug Buttons
- Make 2. With red yarn and US 1 needles, CO 6 sts.
- Row 1: k all sts.
- Row 2: p all sts.
- Row 3: kfb, k4, kfb. 8 sts.
- Row 4: p all sts.
- Row 5: ssk, k4, k2tog. 6 sts.
- Row 6: p all sts.
- BO all sts.
- Use black floss to make one vertical center line and two tiny dots on each side.
Blue Fish Slippers
The slippers are bright blue and sit over the gray feet. Each slipper has a small fish shape on top, with a round eye and a tail fin. Sew them on after the legs are attached so they face forward.
- Make 2 slipper bases. With bright blue, CO 18 sts. Join to work in the round.
- Rnds 1-4: k all sts.
- Rnd 5: k4, k2tog 5 times, k4. 13 sts.
- Rnd 6: k all sts.
- BO loosely. Slip over the cat foot and sew around the sole edge.
Fish Appliques
- Make 2. With sky blue, CO 8 sts.
- Row 1: k all sts.
- Row 2: p all sts.
- Row 3: kfb, k6, kfb. 10 sts.
- Row 4: p all sts.
- Row 5: ssk, k6, k2tog. 8 sts.
- Row 6: p all sts.
- BO all sts.
- For each tail, CO 4 sts, k one row, BO. Sew to one end of fish.
- Add one black stitch for the eye.
Yellow Lemon Crossbody Bag
The lemon bag is round, bright yellow, and hangs from a yellow strap across the cat’s chest. Two green leaves sit at the top. Make the bag lightly padded so it looks plump but not heavy.
- Make 2 lemon circles. With yellow, CO 8 sts. Join in the round.
- Rnd 1: kfb in every st around. 16 sts.
- Rnd 2: rep k1, kfb around. 24 sts.
- Rnd 3: k all sts.
- Rnd 4: rep k2, kfb around. 32 sts.
- Rnds 5-7: k all sts.
- Rnd 8: rep k2, k2tog around. 24 sts.
- Rnd 9: rep k1, k2tog around. 16 sts.
- BO all sts.
- Hold both circles together and sew around the edge, adding a small amount of stuffing before closing.
Lemon Leaves
- Make 2. With green, CO 5 sts.
- Row 1: k all sts.
- Row 2: p all sts.
- Row 3: kfb, k3, kfb. 7 sts.
- Row 4: p all sts.
- Row 5: ssk, k3, k2tog. 5 sts.
- Row 6: p all sts.
- Row 7: ssk, k1, k2tog. 3 sts.
- Row 8: p3tog. 1 st.
- Cut yarn and pull through.
- For the bag strap, CO 3 sts with yellow.
- Work I-cord for 9 in.
- BO and sew one end to each side of the lemon.
- Place the strap from the cat’s left shoulder to the right hip.
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Yellow Flower Hair Decorations
The cat has tiny yellow flowers near the folded ears. Use simple knitted petals and green stitched leaves. Sew two flowers on the cat’s left side and one flower on the right side, matching the picture.
- Make 3 flowers. With yellow and US 1 needles, CO 15 sts.
- Row 1: rep k1, yarn over, k1 in same st area by working kfb-style petals across, increasing to 25 sts.
- Row 2: p all sts.
- Row 3: rep k2tog across to last st, k1. 13 sts.
- Cut yarn, thread through all sts, pull tight into a small rosette, and sew the base closed.
- For each flower center, make 3 small yellow wraps over the middle.
- For green leaves, embroider two detached chain-style knitted stitches beside each flower using green yarn.
- Place the left cluster above the left eye, near the ear fold.
- Place the right flower close to the right ear edge.
Bee Hat
The small bee hat is a separate accessory placed beside the cat in the image. It is yellow with black stripes, rounded at the crown, and topped with two small white wings or antenna-like loops.
- With yellow, CO 36 sts. Join to work in the round.
- Rnds 1-4: k all sts in yellow.
- Change to black. Rnds 5-6: k all sts.
- Change to yellow. Rnds 7-9: k all sts.
- Change to black. Rnds 10-11: k all sts.
- Change to yellow. Rnds 12-15: k all sts.
- Rnd 16: rep k4, k2tog around. 30 sts.
- Rnd 17: k all sts.
- Rnd 18: rep k3, k2tog around. 24 sts.
- Rnd 19: k all sts.
- Rnd 20: rep k2, k2tog around. 18 sts.
- Rnd 21: rep k1, k2tog around. 12 sts.
- Rnd 22: k2tog around. 6 sts.
- Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull closed, and secure.
Bee Hat Wings
- Make 2. With white, CO 8 sts.
- Row 1: k all sts.
- Row 2: p all sts.
- Row 3: kfb, k6, kfb. 10 sts.
- Row 4: p all sts.
- Row 5: ssk, k6, k2tog. 8 sts.
- Row 6: p all sts.
- Row 7: ssk, k4, k2tog. 6 sts.
- BO all sts.
- Fold each wing slightly and sew to the top of the hat, spaced 4 sts apart.
Tiny Watering Can
The watering can is light gray and sits beside the cat. It has a small round body, a short spout, and a curved handle. This is a firm knitted miniature, lightly stuffed to hold shape.
- With light gray, CO 18 sts. Join to work in the round.
- Rnd 1: rep k2, kfb around. 24 sts.
- Rnds 2-9: k all sts.
- Rnd 10: rep k2, k2tog around. 18 sts.
- Stuff lightly.
- Rnd 11: rep k1, k2tog around. 12 sts.
- Rnd 12: k2tog around. 6 sts.
- Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull closed, and secure.
Watering Can Spout
- With light gray, CO 6 sts.
- Work I-cord for 1.25 in.
- BO all sts.
- Sew one end to the upper left side of the can body.
- Angle the spout upward slightly.
Watering Can Handle
- With light gray, CO 4 sts.
- Work I-cord for 2.25 in.
- BO all sts.
- Curve into a handle and sew both ends to the opposite side of the can.
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Garden Tales Book
The small book is a flat knitted rectangle with a pale cover, gray edge, flower pot design, and the words “Garden Tales.” Use embroidery for the title and flower details.
- With light gray, CO 18 sts and work flat.
- Rows 1-2: k all sts.
- Change to pale cream. Rows 3-20: work stockinette, knitting right-side rows and purling wrong-side rows.
- Change to light gray. Rows 21-22: k all sts.
- BO all sts.
- Embroider “GARDEN” on the upper cover with dark gray straight stitches.
- Embroider “TALES” below it with the same method.
- Make a brown flower box near the bottom using 8 horizontal stitches.
- Add green stems above the box.
- Add tiny flower dots in red, blue, yellow, and purple.
- Use light gray whipstitch around the edge to make the book look bound.
Small Garden Basket
The basket is a shallow tan circle with a brown edge and a small handle. It holds colorful knitted garden pieces. In the image, the basket includes red round produce, a carrot, green leaves, and small purple and blue details.
- With tan, CO 8 sts. Join to work in the round.
- Rnd 1: kfb in every st around. 16 sts.
- Rnd 2: rep k1, kfb around. 24 sts.
- Rnd 3: rep k2, kfb around. 32 sts.
- Rnd 4: p all sts to form a turning ridge.
- Rnds 5-7: k all sts.
- Change to brown. Rnd 8: k all sts.
- BO loosely.
Basket Handle
- With brown, CO 4 sts.
- Work I-cord for 3.25 in.
- BO all sts.
- Sew each end to opposite sides of the basket rim.
Basket Fillers
- Red berries: CO 6 sts with red, kfb around to 12 sts, k one rnd, k2tog around, close tightly. Make 3.
- Purple berry: Repeat the red berry instructions once with purple.
- Blue berry: Repeat the red berry instructions once with blue.
- Carrot: CO 10 sts with orange, knit 5 rnds, then k2tog around and close. Add two green yarn leaves at the top.
- Green leaves: CO 5 sts, k one row, ssk, k1, k2tog, then bind off. Make 3.
Face Details
The face gives the toy its personality. The image shows a gentle, slightly serious expression with bright yellow eyes, a small pink nose, and a tiny black mouth. Keep all embroidery symmetrical and delicate.
- Use pink yarn to embroider a small triangle nose centered between the eyes, about 3 rnds below them.
- Make the nose 3 sts wide at the top and 2 rnds tall.
- With black floss, stitch one short vertical line from the nose tip downward.
- Add two small diagonal mouth lines to form a soft inverted Y.
- Use charcoal yarn to add three fine whisker lines on each cheek.
- Use black floss to embroider vertical pupils if you are not using safety eyes.
- Add a tiny white highlight stitch near the upper outer edge of each eye if desired.
Joining the Cat
Before sewing, pin every piece in place. The head should sit low on the body and slightly forward. The arms should hang naturally along the overalls. The legs should point straight down with the fish slippers facing the viewer.
- Sew the legs to the lower body, spacing them about 6 sts apart at the front.
- Slide the overalls over the legs and body.
- Adjust the crotch seam so it sits between the legs.
- Sew the overalls lightly to the body at the back waistband and under the arms.
- Sew the head to the body with a firm ladder stitch around the neck opening.
- Sew the arms to the upper sides, just below the head seam.
- Sew the tail to the back lower right side, letting it curve outward.
- Attach the lemon bag across the front after the arms are in place.
- Sew flowers to the head after the ears are fully secured.
Final Assembly and Facial Detailing
Check the toy from the front before tying off the final ends. The eyes should be level, the nose centered, and the overall bib straight. Add extra stuffing through seams only if the head or belly looks flat.
- Steam lightly from a distance if the overalls need smoothing.
- Do not press the face flat.
- Trim yarn tails only after every seam is secure.
- Brush the gray yarn gently with your fingers to soften the tabby look.
- Place the bee hat, watering can, book, and basket beside the cat for the complete garden display.
Care Notes
This knitted cat is best used as a decorative handmade toy. If it is made for a child, embroider the eyes instead of using safety eyes, and sew every accessory firmly. Small removable accessories should be kept away from very young children.
- Spot clean with cool water and mild soap.
- Do not machine wash if accessories are attached.
- Do not tumble dry.
- Reshape gently while damp.
- Air dry flat on a clean towel.
Quick Checklist Before You Finish
- Head is round, wide, and slightly larger than the body.
- Folded ears are sewn low and forward.
- Yellow eyes are evenly spaced and sit low on the face.
- Blue-and-cream overalls have clear horizontal stripes.
- Red ladybug buttons are placed on the bib corners.
- Lemon bag crosses from shoulder to hip.
- Fish slippers face forward.
- Bee hat, watering can, book, and basket are completed as matching props.
Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines
Store the finished cat away from direct sunlight so the blue overalls, yellow bag, and small flower details stay bright. For long-term display, keep the toy in a dry place and avoid heavy pressure on the head, ears, and basket handle.
- Use a soft cloth to remove dust from the face and overalls.
- Lift the flowers gently when cleaning around the ears.
- Keep the book flat so the embroidered title remains readable.
- Store the bee hat separately if it is not sewn to the cat.
- Wrap the watering can and basket in tissue when packing the set away.


