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Purr Purr Kitty - Joji

I made this for me

Created by: Liz M

  • Project Details

    About

    I made this for me as I'd love a silver tabby cat but I'm allergic to cats (and dogs) so he's ideal for me. I used two strands of yarn together throughout as Drops Sky is double knit rather than the recommended Drops Air which is Aran weight. This made a lovely thick fabric and very soft and cuddly kitty and I'm very happy with him. It's also my first time using plastic toy joints - not sure I've got them placed just right but he's fine for me. His name is Joji - it's Japanese for George (my partners name) and I also love all things Japanese.

    Yarns

    • material-yarn
      Drops Sky - 04 Steel Grey mix ✕ 0.5 balls
    • material-yarn
      Drops Sky - 02 Pearl Grey mix ✕ 4.0 balls

    Needles & Hooks

    • Crochet Hook 3.00mm (US 2.5)

    Accessories

    • Stuffing
    • Stitch Markers
    Other : 20mm plastic toy joints for arms and 30mm for legs
    12mm Blue cats eyes - all from Celloexpress.co.uk

    Measurements

    about 15 inches

    Notes: I added a few more increases to the tummy as I felt he was too thin - probably my tight crochet and using different yarn from recommended one.

    Tags

    Craft

    Crochet

    Skill Level

    Intermediate

    Status

    Complete
    Finished on: Oct 4, 2021

  • Comments

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    29 Comments

    • Jennifer M

      • Daleys Point.

      Oh LIz, he is so cute. Just gorgeous.
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      • Liz M

        • Edinburgh

        Thanks Jennifer, I love him to bits, just like his namesake.💕
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    • Val S

      Love your cat colours are so nice. Never heard of a safety joint could be useful great tip from Christine.
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      • Liz M

        • Edinburgh

        Thanks Val, he's one of my favourite makes. Christine is always very helpful with tips and ideas - I'll take all the help I can get. That's what I love about this site.😊
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    • Christine R

      • Preston

      Beautiful cat and it must have been a pleasure to make using the Drops Sky. I often use the safety joint for the arm as they can be quite trick to sew on without showing the stitches or stretching the knitting and if I don't want them to actually move I leave out the middle washer which just locks then securely and neatly in place. Well done he's fab 👍
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      • Liz M

        • Edinburgh

        Thanks Christine, I love Drops Sky and will definitely use it again. Also thanks for the tip re the joints, very helpful, I value your experience.😍
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      • Michelle M

        • Queensland

        Oh I was just reading your advice to Liz, Christine. I have never used safety joints either but have trouble sewing my arms on as well without seeing the stitches or the arms sitting out too far.How gorgeous is this pussy-cat Liz is one very talented lady.😊😊
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      • Michelle M

        • Queensland

        @Liz M: I just read Christine's tip, how nice was that Liz.😊I was going to say my wee polushka toys end up a wee bit skinny too so might have to add some increases to the tummy. 💗
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      • Liz M

        • Edinburgh

        @Michelle M: It was lovely of Christine to give out the tip - will definitely try it out sometime. It's brilliant how helpful everyone is on here, isn't it? Hope you're resting your wrist, take care. xx💕💕
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    • Alison B

      • Portsoy

      What a gorgeous cat, he looks so happy too, just right for sitting on your knee for some cuddles. He is beautifully crocheted and I’d give him a home any day 😊
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      • Liz M

        • Edinburgh

        Thanks Alison, the alpaca yarn makes him super soft and cuddly.
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    • Sue C

      • Bournemouth

      Joji is gorgeous, Liz! 🐈 He looks so soft and cuddly 🤗 What a shame you're allergic to dogs and cats. But Joji will be a good substitute 💕
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      • Liz M

        • Edinburgh

        Thanks Sue - yes he's wonderfully soft. Even though I'm allergic, one of the cats belonging to our neighbour comes for a visit most days. She seems to have decided I'm her "person" and sits and waits at the patio doors to be let in. I give her (and her brother when he turns up) a wee tidbit and she sits on my lap for a nap. I just have to be very careful not to touch my eyes after stroking her or I'm in a state. Well worth it for me as I love cats.💕
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      • Sue C

        • Bournemouth

        @Liz M: Glad you get some cat company, Liz. 💕 My cousin's cats always make a beeline for me! Like you, I daren't touch my eyes and just getting too close makes me cough and wheeze. But I've had dogs all my life and the children, then grandchildren, have had hamsters, rabbits, gerbils etc no problem. So sorry you have a reaction to dogs and cats. Such a shame 😞
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    • Helen B

      Love this cat. Such a cute face. 😍
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    • Carole R

      He’s fantastic, love his expression.
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      • Liz M

        • Edinburgh

        Thanks Carole, I think he's cute too.
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    • Michelle M

      • Queensland

      Perfect, perfect, perfect Liz look at his face so lifelike his wee blue eyes are gorgeous and look at those whiskers. Oh and look at that tubby tummy. I love him Liz and Lucky thinks he is very cool and would like to know when he is coming to visit, she has been fighting with the little raincoat bear and he keeps saying she is very bossy.😊We promise not to lose his passport so he can go home again as we know big George will miss him.lol.😊😊I love his name, so special. Michael worked in Japan and loved it too.😊😊💕💕
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      • Liz M

        • Edinburgh

        I'll send him over to referee with Lucky and raincoat bear. lol😂💕💕
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      • Michelle M

        • Queensland

        @Liz M: oh it's all good they have decided they are best friends now and he will share his umbrella with her and she will let him ride the crocodile.😊Hope you are having a lovely weekend.😊💕💕
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      • Liz M

        • Edinburgh

        @Michelle M: Happy to hear they've bonded and are now besties.😂😂💕💕
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    • Vix

      • North Walsham

      Ooooh you have finished the cat! He is a fine fellow. I wonder if one will turn up on my doorstep?
      I love Japan too, me and my sister were going on a trip there until Covid hit.
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      • Liz M

        • Edinburgh

        Thanks Vix, I'm very happy with him. Look forward to seeing your model.😂 I'd dearly love to visit Japan someday, along with New Zealand and Australia again, if only........
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    • Jennifer M

      • Daleys Point.

      He is so gorgeous Liz, looks so cuddly.
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      • Liz M

        • Edinburgh

        Thanks Jennifer, the wool is alpaca - lovely and soft.
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    • Dianne S

      • Glasgow

      What a cute Kitty! 🐱
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      • Liz M

        • Edinburgh

        Thanks Dianne, he’s lovely and soft.😀
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