{"product_id":"tatters-the-cat-poppet-knitting-pattern","title":"Tatters the Cat Poppet | Knitting Pattern","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"notes markdown core_item_content__text_block core_item_content__text_block--notes\"\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnjoy an introductory discount of 15% off with code SOTW15\u003cbr\u003eCode is automatically applied.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTatters is a small, rustic cat poppet made to hold an intention in the form of a written wish, prayer, spell, hope, or enchantment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe project begins with a basic knit rectangle. Before the final stitches are worked, you’ll write your enchantment on a tiny parchment scroll, roll it tightly, and encircle it with a golden ring. The scroll is placed inside an herbal sachet containing herbs traditionally associated with love and luck, then tucked inside your poppet along with wool stuffing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll use embroidery floss and assorted embellishments to add eyes, markings, symbols, whiskers - whatever curious details bring meaning to your Tatters poppet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you approach the project as a spell, a prayer, a creative ritual, or simply a fun bit of handwork, Tatters keeps your intention safely tucked among the stitches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePATTERN DETAILS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Your completed Tatters the Cat poppet will be approximately 2.5”\/ 6.25cm wide and 3.5”\/ 8.75cm tall. A tiny nugget of magical delight. ✨\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 sts and 12 rnds = 2”\/ 5cm in Stockinette Stitch in the round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGauge isn’t crucial, but it will affect the size of your project and amount of yarn used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that working in a looser gauge may result in the stuffing showing through your knitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeedles:\u003c\/strong\u003e US 8\/ 5mm or size to obtain gauge, in your preferred needle for working in the round, plus an extra needle in the same size to complete the three needle bind-off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI suggest a 20-30”\/ 50-75cm circular needle and a DPN, three DPNs, or two circular needles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotions:\u003c\/strong\u003e tapestry needle, embroidery needle (optional).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarn:\u003c\/strong\u003e bulky weight; 120 yards\/ 110m\/ 100g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis project uses approx. 10 yards\/ 9m of yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI love a rustic, woolly yarn for this project, but any bulky weight yarn that allows you to get close-ish to gauge will work. As long as you’re happy with the fabric it creates, and it can hold the stuffing, you’re good to go!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will also need the following materials if you choose to enchant your Tatters the Cat Poppet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e~ Natural wool roving or polyfill for stuffing. Enchanted or not, you’ll need some kind of stuffing. 😉\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e~ An assortment of embellishments. You can use embroidery floss, tapestry wool, yarn scraps, sequins, and beads - whatever you have on hand!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e~ A sachet to contain your choice of herbs and a wish\/spell\/ enchantment. This part is optional, but fun! 🌱\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e~ A piece of paper to write your wish\/spell\/enchantment on. Also optional, but why not give it a go? No previous spell-casting experience required! 📜\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(167, 20, 230);\"\u003eThe Tatters the Cat Poppet Kit contains all of the above materials and is available for purchase on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nomadicknits.com\/products\/tatters-knitting-kit\" style=\"color: rgb(167, 20, 230);\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Tatters the Cat Poppet | Knitting Kit\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNomadicKnits.com.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(167, 20, 230);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE NOTE: The Tatters the Cat Poppet Kit \u003cem\u003eincludes\u003c\/em\u003e a digital copy of the pattern.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechniques used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turkish cast-on, knitting in-the-round, three-needle bind-off\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🎥 Tutorials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nearly an hour of video tutorials are included in the pattern. They cover cast-on, bind-off, stuffing, shaping, and embellishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTatters is not intended as a toy for babies or young children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThis listing is for a digital pattern and is nonrefundable. All patterns are delivered in PDF form.\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eYou will not receive a printed pattern, but can print the pattern at home or your local print shop.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you prefer to store your patterns on Ravelry, please purchase your pattern there. Patterns purchased on this website cannot be added to your Ravelry library.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere are we hanging out?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ll be hanging out in our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Nomadic Knits Facebook Group\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/nomadic.knits.knit.the.world\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFacebook\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Nomadic Knits Ravelry Group\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ravelry.com\/groups\/nomadic-knits\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRavelry\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egroups and would love for you to join us there! We have a wonderfully kind community where all are welcome.\u2028\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf Instagram is more your speed, share your project there using #TatterstheCat. 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