Ballet kitties

Top tip

Mix and match your colours depending on what yarns you have in your stash!

You will need

■ DK yarn in yellow, pale pink, black and gold from your stash
■ 3.5mm (UK 9 or 10, US E/4) crochet hook
■ Six-strand embroidery thread in dark grey or black
■ 1m narrow white tulle or ribbon
■ Toy stuffing

Measurements

■ 15x8cm (6x3¼in)

Tension

■ Tension is not critical for this project but stitches should be tight so that stuffing does not show through

Abbreviations

■ For standard abbreviations see page 82

Top Tip

You can substitute the embroidered eyes for toy safety eyes if you have some in your stash

Enjoy a night at the ballet when you stitch these adorable dancing cats! In matching golden outfits, embellished with tulle fabric and sparkly thread,! Then simply take a bow and wait for the rave reviews…