I made this very round, super-cute kitty as a new baby present for a friend and I just can’t part with her. I’m so stressy and anxious lately (b/c of current affairs, nothing personal) and every time I look at my knitty kitty I smile so I’m keeping her around for hugging and comfort. She’s made from jess hutch’s brilliant kate kitty pattern on knitty. I highly recommend you make yourself one if you need a huggy buddy.
ok, so now… where do I find a cute replacement new baby gift?! (to buy)
Very cute! I love her patterns.
oh my, that kitty is so cute! I have to make one! Do you have time to make another one for the baby gift?
You could always make a black apple doll – that’s what I’ve been doing for baby gifts.
That kitty is so cute.
i would have trouble parting with that kitty
i’ve had that pattern printed out forever
i think the black apple doll is a good idea
i made a bunch of them
they are fun!
Well done! you’ve done a great job with her, it’s a great pattern and good fun to knit…. I’ve been meaning to make another one!
well…I think I could find a pattern to make a ragdoll laying around here somewhere 😉
I was thinking something to buy!
Ha! I was going to say that surely you know of a few toy patterns that you could make up. 😉
Sorry to hear that you’ve been stressed and anxious. Hope things are getting better.
The kitty is very cute. If only I could knit… (I acidentally typed ‘knot’ instead of ‘knit’, kind of fitting though, because my knitting does involve quite a few knots ;-P )
Sorry to hear that you have been feeling a bit stretched lately. You’re itty bitty kitty is lovely. I wish I could knit!
I think the only resort is a quick trip to Etsy!
Jen
x
Ooh…I don’t blame you at all! That knitty kitty is ADORABLE.
I agree with Jen…I think Etsy is your only hope to find a replacement. 😉
Election stress? Amen, sister. 27 days.
I think one of the Fisher-Price Classic Edition toys (Like the phone! Just like we 30-somethings had!) would be a great gift.
How about an engraved baby spoon from lisaleonardonline.com? It is $20..but if you’re short on time…
Or quickly applique a big 0 (zero) made of cute fabric on the front of a onesie–then every year for as long as you know the child you can give a new t-shirt with an appliqued number for that year’s birthday: that’s my quickie gift lately. (okay, okay–I know you said something you could buy)
i had so much trouble letting my girls hug the babushka doll i made (my first attempt at anything major)now she is a furry felty mess on the face but she looks loved! good luck hunting for a new gift. xxrosey
that is a darling kitty! I just bought a very unique baby book “The first 1000 days” by Nikki McClure. It’s filled with her beautiful paper cut work and has a much more unique view on baby’s first days than most of the other things out there. Find it (and other items by her) at http://www.buyolympia.com
happy new babies!
Anie
I got away with keeping mine because I knit it for my son. 🙂
But the pattern is so fast you could just make another.
Also the Colette(?) – no Sophie – teething giraffe is very sweet and bad-plastic free.
http://www.kanai-yu.com/html/world/index.htm
One word: Target :). The kitty is too cute. Love the pink, burgundy, orange combo.
oh, and these paul frank flash cards are pretty awesome.
http://www.chroniclebooks.com/index/main,book-info/store,books/products_id,7061/
Hi Here is be best thing ever! So
Quick and easy! From All Buttoned
up.
http://allbuttonedup.typepad.com/all_buttoned_up/2008/10/sometimes-im-too-lazy-for-even-an-x-acto-knife.html
Check it out, Btw.. way too cute
Kitty! Great job, the baby will
never miss it if you try this
project.
May be acorns or snow flakes
for a winter shirt. But you could
do this on a overalls or skirt as
the pocket cover too! I know if
you havent looked yet this post
does not make sence so go look!
Way too cute!
love love love the kitty. wish i could knit!
feel better soon.
I’ve spent my evening sewing a new dolly. It’s made the day end much more pleasant than it began.
ooooooooooooh gorgeous!!!
Oooh! I love it!
Kisses from Brazil!
I wouldn’t part with that kitty either. Super, dooper cute.
thanks – now i know what to put in my kate’s christmas stocking. too cute!
Such a cute kitty. Could you make another one (either for you or the new kid)? Or I bet a wee bunny would be nice too.
Love, love your blog and all the fabulous things you make.
We make Infant Layette and Im sure you will find a baby gift on our website. We are moms like yourself and specialise in Layette made specifically to fit newborns.
Check out our website:
http://www.westcoastbaby.com
Cheers!
Nicole
Sorry…..here is the proper link:
http://westcoastbaby.com/
That kitty is so cute I have to go look at the link….
very nice cat! I wouldn’t give it away either. I sell handmade baby stuff if you’re still shopping.
http://www.littlebitofsunshine.etsy.com
goodluck with your search!
How come you haven’t commented on having ‘your’ kitties in the Mary Engelbreit’s Home Companion? Personally they should have done an artist write-up about you….but I was pleased to see your kitties!
what an adorable kitty! so huggable!
everything you make is injected with cuteness!
also (sorry to be a pain) but i was wondering if you would be so nice as to add a link to the kit/chloe/louise flickr group on the side. thank you so much!
cute! i love the black apple pattern or this one for a quick baby gift:
http://www.purlbee.com/cozy-quick-blankie/
ps. i scored a vintage holly hobbie dress pattern at a thrift store. i had a holly hobbie room when i was little. i’ll stick it in the mail if you want it.
I wanted to let you know that I got my bunny hand sewing for fun postcard in the mail today and I absolutely can’t wait to start! My nephew and daughter are going to love these! Thanks so much.
I love the stuffies with arms & legs over at Chet & Dot, and gift people with them a lot:
http://chetanddot.etsy.com/
SO cute! My grandmother used to make dolls and the like for us every Christmas – all 13 grandchildren, bless her heart! (She’s still living but can’t really sew anymore.) I just found your site via another. Happy weekend!
I have to give a shout-out to westcoast baby – their stuff is beyond adorable! We had one of their wrap tops (adorable with a set of baby legs) – size 6 months fit right up until last week when I passed it on to a new baby.
I gave the mom a big bottle of inexpensive wine wrapped in the top with a simple hand-made card.
Other things that you can buy – a sweet pacifier clip, amber teething necklace, a nicely framed print, all available via etsy.
And if you do have a smidge of time, the umbilical cord hat from stitch and bitch is easy and always gets rave reviews.
Wow, that is one nice looking feline! I knitted one of those too, but mine was quite a bit more… well… lumpy.
De-lurking to say good job on the kitty (and everything you make!) He is indeed so cuddly, don’t blame you for holding onto him! I know my littlest one would kill him with love..
Oh, excuse me, *her* oops!
love love LOVE your cute projects and this cute blog. keep it up!
She’s so cute! I can see why you can’t part with her!
She is adorable!!
LOVE Knitty Kitty – he has made my day! Love all your creations because they are just what everyone – young or old – needs: a little bit of homemade love. Thanks for the blog.
I think we all need a huggy buddy these days!
Oh this is just the sweetest little cute!!!! *squeeeees*
I can see why it would be hard to part with!
I have just started making some of the Jean Greenhowe dolls and I have to admit that I grin like a fool whenever I see them.(same thing that happened when I saw this kitty)
I think it must mean that this little hug-able was meant to be your smile when you need one. (never any harm in that! *smile*)
Be well,
Laureena.