Time for another round of show and tell! Sharing finished projects from our crafty community is an ongoing part of our daily Instagram posts, but I have a glorious backlog of projects I want to share here on the blog, too. Today, let’s admire these cute critters!
First up is Anne’s “Porch Cat,” from Sara Elizabeth Kellner’s Victorian Housecats to Knit. This book has become a bestseller here at our shop, charming cat-lovers with its charismatic felines in a range of poses.
Anne used a variety of yarns held together, switching them out as she went to blend colors and texture, making a turmeric colored cat just like her Gurkemejr. Isager Bouclé and Silk Mohair were among those yarns, along with Kelbourne Woolens Camper, Koigu KPPPM, and other bits and bobs from her collection. Look for this sweet kitty here at the shop, or get a peek online – Gurkemejr stars in this Instagram Reel!
Anne’s cat inspired many other knitters to cast on for Victorian Housecats – above is Jayne’s “Miss Morgan’s Manx,” knit with Berroco Ultra Wool Chunky.
Ann used Berroco Ultra Alpaca Chunky for her “Master Timmy’s Tuxedo” cat, and came back for yarn to make another!
Here’s April’s “M’Lady’s Marmalade,” a cat modeled after her own Scout. She knit with all kinds of yarn from her collection, marled to get the colors just right.
Leaving cats for the moment, here’s another wildly popular knit critter: the iconic “Emotional Support Chicken.” Karen made this one with Berroco Ultra Wool, and has nearly lost track of how many others have come off her needles!
Pam found another way to knit a critter – here’s her “Halibut” sweater, designed by Caitlin Hunter, and knit with Malabrigo Rios.
Thanks to Jayne, Ann, April, Karen, Pam, and everyone who starts their projects with a trip to the Hillsborough Yarn Shop! We love hearing your ideas and helping you find just the right yarns and tools to realize them. See you at the shop!