Knitting Tutorial: Orange Tabby Garden Cat in Embroidered Overalls with Sunflower Hat and Tool Bag – Free Knitting Pattern.

This cheerful orange tabby garden cat wears sage-green embroidered overalls, flower-trimmed sandals, and a colorful bow headband. Her gardening accessories include a sunflower sun hat, striped tool bag with carrot and tomato decorations, coiled garden hose, seed packets, pinecones, and leafy sprigs. Large blue eyes, a white muzzle, striped tail, tiny bee, watering can, flowers, and garden-tool embroidery complete the detailed design.

 

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Finished Size and Construction

The finished cat measures approximately 17 inches tall from the bottom of the sandals to the tips of the ears. The head is approximately 5 inches wide, the body is 7 inches long, and the finished tail measures about 7 inches.

The cat is knitted mainly in the round. The overalls, sandals, bow, hat, bag, hose, seed packets, pinecones, and decorative pieces are knitted separately and attached during final assembly.

• Skill level: Intermediate
• Knitting method: Double-pointed needles or magic loop
• Main fabric: Stockinette stitch
• Seam allowance: One edge stitch on flat pieces
• Stuffing style: Firm but still squeezable
• Finished posture: Standing or seated with movable arms

Materials

• DK-weight yarn in pumpkin orange, approximately 220 yards
• DK-weight yarn in warm white, approximately 120 yards
• DK-weight yarn in sage green, approximately 180 yards
• DK-weight yarn in oatmeal beige, approximately 100 yards
• DK-weight yarn in pale pink, approximately 25 yards
• DK-weight yarn in sky blue, approximately 20 yards
• DK-weight yarn in medium blue, approximately 15 yards
• DK-weight variegated yarn containing blue, pink, orange, yellow, and green
• Small amounts of brown, dark brown, yellow, red, carrot orange, lavender, gray, black, and leaf green yarn
• US size 3 needles, 3.25 mm
• US size 4 needles, 3.5 mm, for the hat brim and loose accessories
• Four double-pointed needles or one long circular needle
• Two 20 mm blue safety eyes or clear domed craft eyes with blue irises
• Polyester toy stuffing
• Blunt tapestry needle
• Embroidery needle
• Stitch markers
• Removable row markers
• Two small orange buttons, approximately 10 mm
• Thin nylon whisker filament or stiff cream thread
• Optional pipe cleaners for the tail and hat brim
• Optional plastic canvas pieces for the sandal soles

Gauge

Using US size 3 needles in stockinette stitch, 24 stitches and 32 rounds should measure 4 inches after the fabric is relaxed. Gauge is important because the overalls, shoes, hat, and accessories are sized to fit the completed cat.

The fabric should be dense enough to prevent stuffing from showing. Change to smaller needles when loose gaps appear between stitches.

Abbreviations

• BO: Bind off
• CO: Cast on
• DPN: Double-pointed needle
• Inc: Increase
• Dec: Decrease
• K: Knit
• P: Purl
• K2tog: Knit two stitches together
• SSK: Slip, slip, knit the slipped stitches together
• Kfb: Knit into the front and back of one stitch
• M1L: Make one left
• M1R: Make one right
• St or sts: Stitch or stitches
• Rnd or rnds: Round or rounds
• RS: Right side
• WS: Wrong side
• Sl: Slip
• Garter stitch: Knit every row when working flat
• Stockinette stitch: Knit every round, or knit RS rows and purl WS rows

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Orange Tabby Cat Head

Use pumpkin orange yarn and US size 3 needles. The head is worked from the back center toward the face and shaped into a broad, rounded form.

1. Rnd 1: CO 12 sts. Divide evenly over the needles and join without twisting.
2. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st. 24 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Repeat K1, kfb around. 36 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Repeat K2, kfb around. 48 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Repeat K3, kfb around. 60 sts.
6. Rnd 6: Repeat K4, kfb around. 72 sts.
7. Rnd 7: Repeat K5, kfb around. 84 sts.
8. Rnds 8–29: K all sts.
9. Rnd 30: Repeat K5, k2tog around. 72 sts.
10. Rnd 31: K all sts.
11. Rnd 32: Repeat K4, k2tog around. 60 sts.
12. Rnd 33: K all sts.
13. Rnd 34: Repeat K3, k2tog around. 48 sts.
14. Rnd 35: Repeat K2, k2tog around. 36 sts.

Insert the safety eyes temporarily before stuffing. Position them 13 stitches apart, centered between Rnds 22 and 23. Do not lock the washers until the white face panel has been placed.

Stuff the head firmly, pressing extra stuffing into both cheeks and the upper forehead. Keep the back of the head rounded rather than pointed.

1. Rnd 36: Repeat K1, k2tog around. 24 sts.
2. Rnd 37: K2tog around. 12 sts.

Cut the yarn, thread through the remaining stitches, pull tightly, and secure. This closed area will be hidden at the lower back of the head.

White Face Panel

Use warm white yarn and work flat. This piece forms the white central blaze and lower facial area visible in the image.

1. Row 1: CO 8 sts.
2. Row 2: Kfb, K6, kfb. 10 sts.
3. Row 3: P all sts.
4. Row 4: Kfb, K8, kfb. 12 sts.
5. Row 5: P all sts.
6. Row 6: Kfb, K10, kfb. 14 sts.
7. Rows 7–10: Continue in stockinette stitch.
8. Row 11: K2tog, K10, SSK. 12 sts.
9. Row 12: P all sts.
10. Row 13: K2tog, K8, SSK. 10 sts.
11. Row 14: P all sts.
12. Row 15: K2tog, K6, SSK. 8 sts.
13. Rows 16–22: Continue in stockinette stitch.
14. Row 23: Kfb, K6, kfb. 10 sts.
15. Row 24: P all sts.
16. Row 25: Kfb, K8, kfb. 12 sts.
17. Rows 26–30: Continue in stockinette stitch.
18. Row 31: K2tog, K8, SSK. 10 sts.
19. Row 32: P all sts.
20. Row 33: K2tog, K6, SSK. 8 sts.
21. Row 34: P all sts.
22. Row 35: K2tog, K4, SSK. 6 sts.
23. Row 36: BO all sts.

Place the narrow end between the eyes and the broad section over the lower face. Stretch the piece lightly so the lower edge sits approximately six rounds below the eyes. Sew around the edge with small mattress stitches.

White Muzzle Cheeks

Make two matching circles with warm white yarn.

1. Rnd 1: CO 6 sts and join.
2. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Repeat K1, kfb around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Repeat K2, kfb around. 24 sts.
5. Rnds 5–6: K all sts.
6. Rnd 7: Repeat K2, k2tog around. 18 sts.

Lightly stuff each cheek. Position the circles side by side beneath the nose area, overlapping their inner edges by approximately two stitches. Sew securely around the outer edges.

Pink Nose

1. With pale pink yarn, CO 7 sts and work flat.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: P all sts.
4. Row 3: K2tog, K3, SSK. 5 sts.
5. Row 4: P all sts.
6. Row 5: K2tog, K1, SSK. 3 sts.
7. Row 6: P3tog. 1 st.

Cut the yarn and pull through the final stitch. Sew the nose above the meeting point of the muzzle cheeks. Add one vertical pink stitch extending downward, then embroider two curved mouth lines in muted rose yarn.

Eyes, Eyelids, and Cheeks

Place the blue eyes through the white face panel and the knitted head. Lock the washers inside. Embroider a narrow medium-blue ring around each eye, followed by one thin white highlight stitch along the lower outside edge.

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Use brown yarn to add three short eyelash stitches above each eye. Place the lashes at slightly different angles. Embroider soft pink cheek patches with six horizontal satin stitches on each side of the muzzle.

Tabby Forehead Markings

• Use rust-brown yarn for the markings.
• Make one vertical line centered above the white blaze.
• Add two diagonal lines on each side of the central line.
• Each line should span approximately three knitted rounds.
• Add two short brown eyebrow lines above the eyes.

Cat Ears

Make two orange outer ears and two pale-pink inner ears. The finished ears are triangular and sit at the upper sides of the head.

Outer Ear

1. Row 1: With orange, CO 18 sts.
2. Rows 2–3: Work in stockinette stitch.
3. Row 4: K2tog, K14, SSK. 16 sts.
4. Row 5: P all sts.
5. Row 6: K2tog, K12, SSK. 14 sts.
6. Row 7: P all sts.
7. Row 8: K2tog, K10, SSK. 12 sts.
8. Row 9: P all sts.
9. Row 10: K2tog, K8, SSK. 10 sts.
10. Row 11: P all sts.
11. Row 12: K2tog, K6, SSK. 8 sts.
12. Row 13: P all sts.
13. Row 14: K2tog, K4, SSK. 6 sts.
14. Row 15: P all sts.
15. Row 16: K2tog, K2, SSK. 4 sts.
16. Row 17: P all sts.
17. Row 18: K2tog twice. 2 sts.
18. Row 19: P2tog. 1 st.

Inner Ear

1. Row 1: With pale pink, CO 12 sts.
2. Rows 2–3: Work in stockinette stitch.
3. Row 4: K2tog, K8, SSK. 10 sts.
4. Row 5: P all sts.
5. Row 6: K2tog, K6, SSK. 8 sts.
6. Row 7: P all sts.
7. Row 8: K2tog, K4, SSK. 6 sts.
8. Row 9: P all sts.
9. Row 10: K2tog, K2, SSK. 4 sts.
10. Row 11: P all sts.
11. Row 12: K2tog twice. 2 sts.
12. Row 13: P2tog. 1 st.

Sew each pink piece to the center of an orange ear. Fold the lower corners slightly toward the center and stitch them together. Attach the ears between head Rnds 9 and 17, approximately 16 stitches apart.

Body

Use pumpkin orange yarn. Begin at the neck and work downward.

1. Rnd 1: CO 24 sts and join.
2. Rnd 2: Repeat K3, kfb around. 30 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Repeat K4, kfb around. 36 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Repeat K5, kfb around. 42 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Repeat K6, kfb around. 48 sts.
6. Rnd 6: Repeat K7, kfb around. 54 sts.
7. Rnd 7: Repeat K8, kfb around. 60 sts.
8. Rnds 8–29: K all sts.
9. Rnd 30: Repeat K8, k2tog around. 54 sts.
10. Rnd 31: K all sts.
11. Rnd 32: Repeat K7, k2tog around. 48 sts.
12. Rnds 33–35: K all sts.
13. Rnd 36: Repeat K6, k2tog around. 42 sts.
14. Rnd 37: Repeat K5, k2tog around. 36 sts.

Stuff the torso firmly, keeping the upper body narrower than the lower belly. Continue stuffing while closing.

1. Rnd 38: Repeat K4, k2tog around. 30 sts.
2. Rnd 39: Repeat K3, k2tog around. 24 sts.
3. Rnd 40: K2tog around. 12 sts.

Close the remaining stitches. Place the head on the neck opening with the face centered over the body front. Sew around the neck twice for strength.

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Arms

Make two. Begin with warm white yarn at the paw.

1. Rnd 1: CO 8 sts and join.
2. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st. 16 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Repeat K1, kfb around. 24 sts.
4. Rnds 4–9: K all sts.
5. Rnd 10: Repeat K4, k2tog around. 20 sts.
6. Rnds 11–13: K all sts.
7. Change to pumpkin orange.
8. Rnds 14–34: K all sts.
9. Rnd 35: Repeat K3, k2tog around. 16 sts.
10. Rnds 36–38: K all sts.

Stuff the paws firmly and the upper arms lightly. Flatten the top opening and close it using an eight-stitch three-needle bind-off or mattress stitch.

Sew the arms to the sides of the body between body Rnds 8 and 12. Angle each arm approximately 15 degrees forward so the cat can hold the tool bag and hose.

Paw Toe Details

• Use pale pink yarn.
• Make three short vertical stitches across the front of each paw.
• Place the stitches approximately one knitted stitch apart.
• Add one small oval pad on the underside of each paw.

Legs and Feet

Make two legs. Begin at the foot with warm white yarn.

1. Rnd 1: CO 10 sts and join.
2. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st. 20 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Repeat K1, kfb around. 30 sts.
4. Rnds 4–11: K all sts.
5. Rnd 12: K8, k2tog seven times, K8. 23 sts.
6. Rnd 13: K7, k2tog four times, K8. 19 sts.
7. Rnds 14–16: K all sts.
8. Change to pumpkin orange.
9. Rnds 17–30: K all sts.
10. Rnd 31: K2tog once, K17. 18 sts.
11. Rnds 32–34: K all sts.

Stuff the feet firmly, shaping the toes into a rounded front. Stuff the legs evenly. Flatten the upper edge and close with mattress stitch.

Attach the legs to the lower body approximately six stitches apart. Sew through the body and each leg several times. The legs should point straight downward with the feet facing forward.

Foot Stripes

Using pale pink yarn, embroider five narrow vertical lines across the front of each white foot. The center stripe should be four rounds long, and the surrounding stripes should be three rounds long.

Striped Cat Tail

Begin at the white tail tip. Work in the round and stuff lightly as the tail grows.

1. Rnd 1: With warm white, CO 8 sts and join.
2. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st. 16 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Repeat K3, kfb around. 20 sts.
4. Rnds 4–11: K all sts.
5. Change to pumpkin orange.
6. Rnds 12–19: K all sts.
7. Change to warm white.
8. Rnds 20–27: K all sts.
9. Change to pumpkin orange.
10. Rnds 28–35: K all sts.
11. Change to warm white.
12. Rnds 36–41: K all sts.
13. Change to pumpkin orange.
14. Rnds 42–52: K all sts.
15. Rnd 53: Repeat K3, k2tog around. 16 sts.
16. Rnds 54–58: K all sts.

Insert a covered pipe cleaner when a poseable tail is desired. Curve the tail gently to the cat’s left side. Flatten the final round and sew the tail to the lower back between body Rnds 30 and 35.

Sage-Green Garden Overalls

The overalls are worked as two short legs joined into one garment. Use sage-green yarn and US size 3 needles.

First Overall Leg

1. Rnd 1: CO 34 sts and join.
2. Rnds 2–5: P all sts to form a textured garter-style cuff.
3. Rnds 6–19: K all sts.
4. Place the stitches on waste yarn.

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Second Overall Leg

Repeat the first overall leg but leave the stitches on the needles.

Joining the Legs

1. K34 across the second leg.
2. CO 4 new crotch sts.
3. K34 across the first leg.
4. CO 4 new crotch sts. 76 sts total.
5. Rnds 1–8: K all sts.
6. Rnd 9: Repeat K17, k2tog around. 72 sts.
7. Rnds 10–20: K all sts.
8. Rnd 21: Repeat K16, k2tog around. 68 sts.
9. Rnds 22–26: K all sts.
10. Rnd 27: P all sts for the waistband ridge.
11. Rnds 28–30: K all sts.
12. BO all sts loosely.

Dress the cat in the shorts section before attaching the bib and straps. Position the crotch seam exactly between the legs.

Front Bib

1. With sage green, CO 38 sts.
2. Rows 1–3: K all sts.
3. Row 4: K all sts.
4. Row 5: P all sts.
5. Repeat Rows 4–5 until 30 stockinette rows have been completed.
6. Next RS row: K2tog, K34, SSK. 36 sts.
7. Next WS row: P all sts.
8. Repeat the previous two rows four more times. 28 sts.
9. Work six rows in stockinette stitch.
10. Work three rows in garter stitch.
11. BO all sts.

Sew the lower edge of the bib to the front waistband across 38 centered stitches. The bib should reach the upper chest and stop approximately one inch below the neck.

Overall Straps

Make two.

1. CO 7 sts.
2. Work 52 rows in garter stitch.
3. BO all sts.

Sew one end of each strap to the back waistband, ten stitches apart. Bring the straps over the shoulders and cross them slightly at the upper back. Attach the front ends to the bib corners with orange buttons.

Overall Side Panels

Pick up and knit 20 sts along each side between the waistband and upper bib. Knit two rows and bind off. Tack these narrow extensions to the body beneath each arm so the garment sits smoothly.

Overalls Embroidery Map

Complete the embroidery after dressing the cat. Use separated strands of DK yarn or cotton embroidery thread. Keep knots on the inside of the overalls.

Upper Bib Flowers

• Place a white daisy four rows below the left strap button.
• Make five white looped petals around a yellow French-knot center.
• Add a pink flower eight stitches to the left of the daisy.
• Add a second pink flower seven stitches to the right.
• Work two green stem stitches beneath each flower.
• Add two tiny leaf stitches beside each stem.

Knitted Bee Appliqué

1. With yellow yarn, CO 6 sts.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: P all sts.
4. Change to black and work two rows.
5. Change to yellow and work two rows.
6. Change to black and work two rows.
7. Change to yellow and work two rows.
8. Next row: K2tog, K2, SSK. 4 sts.
9. Next row: P all sts.
10. Next row: K2tog twice. 2 sts.
11. Pull the yarn through the remaining stitches.

Make two wings with white yarn. CO 5 sts, knit two rows, then bind off. Fold each wing slightly and sew it behind the bee.

Attach the bee to the upper-right side of the bib. Angle the body upward approximately 20 degrees. Embroider two black antennae and two tiny black eyes.

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Lower Garden Scene

• Place a gray watering can in the center of the bib, approximately eight rows above the waistband.
• Outline a 9-stitch-wide rectangle with gray backstitch.
• Fill the rectangle with vertical gray satin stitches.
• Embroider a curved handle rising six rows above the can.
• Add a spout extending eight stitches toward the left.
• Place three pale-blue water-drop stitches beneath the spout.
• Embroider a brown-handled trowel six stitches left of the watering can.
• Use silver-gray satin stitch for the triangular trowel blade.
• Add a second narrow gray garden tool three stitches farther left.
• Embroider a white garden fork to the right of the watering can.
• Create a row of small red, yellow, blue, pink, and white flowers along the lower edge.
• Add green stems of four to seven stitches beneath each flower.

Flower Sandals

Make two sandal soles in oatmeal beige. Each sandal consists of two matching sole pieces, a toe strap, an ankle strap, and a white daisy.

Sandal Sole

Make four pieces.

1. Row 1: CO 9 sts.
2. Row 2: Kfb, K7, kfb. 11 sts.
3. Rows 3–6: K all sts.
4. Row 7: Kfb, K9, kfb. 13 sts.
5. Rows 8–22: K all sts.
6. Row 23: K2tog, K9, SSK. 11 sts.
7. Rows 24–26: K all sts.
8. Row 27: K2tog, K7, SSK. 9 sts.
9. Row 28: K all sts.
10. BO all sts.

Place two sole pieces together. Insert a thin plastic-canvas sole when desired. Sew around the edge using oatmeal yarn.

Toe Strap

1. CO 6 sts.
2. Work 30 rows in garter stitch.
3. BO all sts.

Sew the strap ends to opposite sides of the sole approximately ten rows back from the toe. The strap should curve over the white foot without squeezing it.

Ankle Strap

1. CO 5 sts.
2. Work 38 rows in garter stitch.
3. BO all sts.

Wrap the strap behind the ankle and overlap the ends at the outer side. Sew the overlap securely.

Small Sandal Daisy

• With white yarn, make five chain-like embroidered loops around one yellow knot.
• Each petal should be approximately one-quarter inch long.
• Attach one daisy to the outer side of each ankle strap.

Colorful Bow Headband

Headband

1. With the variegated yarn, CO 8 sts.
2. Work 88 rows in garter stitch.
3. BO all sts.

Wrap the band around the head directly behind the ears. Overlap the ends by two rows and sew them together at the back.

Large Bow

1. CO 24 sts with variegated yarn.
2. Work 38 rows in stockinette stitch.
3. Work four rows in garter stitch.
4. BO all sts.

Fold the cast-on and bind-off edges toward the center. Sew the edges together to create a double-layer rectangle. Pinch the center tightly.

Bow Center

1. CO 7 sts.
2. Work 20 rows in garter stitch.
3. BO all sts.

Wrap the strip around the pinched bow center and sew at the back. Attach the bow above the cat’s left eye, slightly in front of the left ear.

Sunflower Garden Hat

Use oatmeal beige yarn and US size 3 needles. Begin at the top of the crown.

1. Rnd 1: CO 8 sts and join.
2. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st. 16 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Repeat K1, kfb around. 24 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Repeat K2, kfb around. 32 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Repeat K3, kfb around. 40 sts.
6. Rnd 6: Repeat K4, kfb around. 48 sts.
7. Rnd 7: Repeat K5, kfb around. 56 sts.
8. Rnd 8: Repeat K6, kfb around. 64 sts.
9. Rnd 9: Repeat K7, kfb around. 72 sts.
10. Rnds 10–30: K all sts.
11. Rnd 31: P all sts for the crown fold.
12. Change to US size 4 needles.
13. Rnd 32: Repeat K8, kfb around. 80 sts.
14. Rnd 33: Repeat K9, kfb around. 88 sts.
15. Rnd 34: Repeat K10, kfb around. 96 sts.
16. Rnd 35: Repeat K11, kfb around. 104 sts.
17. Rnds 36–42: K all sts.
18. Rnds 43–46: P all sts.
19. BO loosely.

Steam the brim lightly without flattening the texture. Insert a thin covered wire through the outer edge when a firmer brim is preferred.

Hat Ribbon

1. With variegated yarn, CO 6 sts.
2. Work 130 rows in garter stitch.
3. BO all sts.

Wrap the ribbon around the base of the crown. Cross the ends on the right side and allow both tails to hang approximately two inches below the brim.

Sunflower Center

1. With dark brown yarn, CO 6 sts and join.
2. Rnd 1: Kfb in every st. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Repeat K1, kfb around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 3: K all sts.
5. BO loosely.

Sunflower Petals

Make twelve petals with golden-yellow yarn.

1. CO 4 sts.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: Kfb, K2, kfb. 6 sts.
4. Rows 3–5: K all sts.
5. Row 6: K2tog, K2, SSK. 4 sts.
6. Row 7: K2tog twice. 2 sts.
7. Row 8: K2tog. 1 st.

Arrange the petals evenly behind the brown center. Sew the sunflower to the right side of the hat ribbon.

Sunflower Leaves

Make two leaves with green yarn.

1. CO 3 sts.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: Kfb, K1, kfb. 5 sts.
4. Row 3: K all sts.
5. Row 4: Kfb, K3, kfb. 7 sts.
6. Rows 5–7: K all sts.
7. Row 8: K2tog, K3, SSK. 5 sts.
8. Row 9: K all sts.
9. Row 10: K2tog, K1, SSK. 3 sts.
10. Row 11: K3tog. 1 st.

Sew the leaves behind the sunflower so one points upward and one points toward the brim.

Striped Garden Tool Bag

Bag Body

Use oatmeal beige yarn and work flat.

1. CO 32 sts.
2. Rows 1–8: Work in stockinette stitch with oatmeal.
3. Change to sage green.
4. Rows 9–12: Work in stockinette stitch.
5. Change to oatmeal.
6. Rows 13–18: Work in stockinette stitch.
7. Change to sage green.
8. Rows 19–22: Work in stockinette stitch.
9. Change to oatmeal.
10. Rows 23–30: Work in stockinette stitch.
11. Rows 31–34: K all sts.
12. BO all sts.

Fold the piece in half with the right sides together. Sew both side seams, turn right side out, and shape the lower corners.

Bag Flap

1. With oatmeal yarn, CO 26 sts.
2. Work 16 rows in stockinette stitch.
3. Next RS row: K2tog, K22, SSK. 24 sts.
4. Next WS row: P all sts.
5. Repeat the previous two rows twice more. 20 sts.
6. Work four rows in garter stitch.
7. BO all sts.

Sew the straight edge of the flap to the upper back of the bag. Embroider one small green leaf on the center of the flap.

Crossbody Strap

1. With oatmeal yarn, CO 6 sts.
2. Work 145 rows in garter stitch.
3. BO all sts.

Sew one end to each side of the bag. Place the strap over the cat’s right shoulder so the bag rests at the left hip.

Knitted Tomato Charm

1. With red yarn, CO 6 sts and join.
2. Rnd 1: Kfb in every st. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Repeat K1, kfb around. 18 sts.
4. Rnds 3–7: K all sts.
5. Rnd 8: Repeat K1, k2tog around. 12 sts.

Stuff lightly. K2tog around, pull closed, and shape into a round tomato. Embroider five green leaf stitches at the top. Attach the tomato beside the bag.

Knitted Carrot Charm

1. With carrot-orange yarn, CO 14 sts and join.
2. Rnds 1–4: K all sts.
3. Rnd 5: Repeat K5, k2tog around. 12 sts.
4. Rnds 6–8: K all sts.
5. Rnd 9: Repeat K4, k2tog around. 10 sts.
6. Rnds 10–12: K all sts.
7. Rnd 13: Repeat K3, k2tog around. 8 sts.
8. Rnd 14: K all sts.
9. Rnd 15: K2tog around. 4 sts.

Pull closed. Add three green twisted cords, each approximately one inch long, to the wide carrot end. Sew the carrot to the outer side of the bag.

Coiled Garden Hose

Use sage-green yarn and make a four-stitch I-cord approximately 36 inches long.

1. CO 4 sts.
2. K4, slide the stitches to the opposite end of the needle, and pull the working yarn firmly across the back.
3. Repeat until the cord measures 36 inches.
4. BO all sts.

Coil the cord into a ring approximately three inches wide. Secure the coil with four hidden stitches. Tie a short oatmeal I-cord around the upper-left side of the coil to match the image.

Sunflower Seed Packet

Make two cream rectangles.

1. CO 18 sts.
2. Work 24 rows in stockinette stitch.
3. Work two rows in garter stitch.
4. BO all sts.

Place the rectangles together and sew around three sides. Add a small amount of stuffing or felt, then close the final side.

Embroider a brown sunflower center with yellow petals on the front. Add a green stem and two leaves. Work one short red line near the upper edge to imitate packet lettering.

Lavender Seed Packet

Make two rectangles with pale lavender yarn.

1. CO 18 sts.
2. Work 24 rows in stockinette stitch.
3. Work two rows in garter stitch.
4. BO all sts.

Sew the rectangles together and lightly pad the packet. Embroider six dark-lavender flower spikes, each five stitches tall. Add green stems and small leaves. Outline the packet with white running stitch.

Pinecone Clusters and Green Sprigs

Small Knitted Pinecone

Make six pinecones in two different sizes.

1. With dark brown yarn, CO 12 sts.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: Repeat K1, yarn over, K1 across.
4. Row 3: K all sts, dropping each yarn over from the needle.
5. Rows 4–13: Repeat Rows 2–3 five times.
6. BO all sts.

Roll the strip tightly from one short edge. Stitch through the lower edge several times. Allow the elongated loops to form the pinecone scales.

Green Sprigs

• Make a 20-inch, three-stitch I-cord in leaf green.
• Cut the cord into ten short stems.
• Attach six short yarn loops along each stem.
• Trim the loops to create needle-shaped leaves.
• Arrange three pinecones over five stems for each cluster.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

1. Sew the head securely to the body with the white face centered.
2. Attach the ears symmetrically and place the bow beside the left ear.
3. Sew the arms and legs at matching heights and angles.
4. Attach the tail to the lower back and curve it toward the left side.
5. Dress the cat in the overalls and fasten both orange buttons.
6. Add the sandals, tool bag, tomato, carrot, and garden hose.
7. Insert three whiskers on each side of the muzzle.
8. Trim every whisker to approximately two inches.
9. Place the hat, seed packets, and pinecone clusters around the cat for display.

Check that both eyes are level, the nose is centered, and the mouth curves are equal. Add a tiny white highlight stitch to each blue iris for the bright expression shown in the image.

Care Notes

Spot-clean the cat with cool water and a small amount of mild detergent. Do not twist, bleach, or machine-dry the finished toy. Press excess moisture between clean towels and reshape every section before air-drying.

Remove the sun hat, tool bag, hose, and seed packets before cleaning. Keep plastic safety eyes and embroidered decorations away from direct heat.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Both ears are securely attached at matching angles.
• The white blaze is centered between the eyes.
• The blue eyes are level and firmly locked.
• The cheeks, nose, mouth, eyelashes, and whiskers are complete.
• The overalls fit smoothly without twisting.
• All flowers, tools, bee details, and watering-can embroidery are secured.
• The sandals fit snugly and both daisies face outward.
• The hat brim lies evenly around the crown.
• The crossbody strap rests over the correct shoulder.
• All loose yarn tails have been woven into hidden seams.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Store the cat in a dry area away from strong sunlight, humidity, smoke, and dust. Long exposure to sunlight may fade the orange, sage, blue, and pink yarns.

Use a soft brush or lint roller to remove surface dust. Support the head, ears, tail, and accessories when moving the toy so the sewn joints are not stretched.

After cleaning, allow the cat and every accessory to dry completely before storage. Place acid-free tissue inside the hat and tool bag to preserve their shapes. Avoid sealing the toy in plastic while any moisture remains.