Honestly…. Cutest Kittens Blanket?
Need I say more?
My family is nearly obsessed with kitties of all types. One of my first designs was this Amigurumi Kitten in 2010. Pictured are two of the first three original ones I made.
Naturally, when my son saw this blanket, I knew I had to make it. At the time, I had loads/ bags/ drawers full of Red Heart Super Saver and I let him pick the colors (listed below) and the order he wanted them in. (I was nervous about the colors, but he did a great job choosing the colors for the Striped Stash Buster Blanket so away I went.)
I’d found a few patterns out there for this Kittens Blanket; I was assured it has been around for quite some time. I chose to work down 2 rows instead of one to make the ‘front legs’ a little longer thinking the kitties would be more defined.
This pattern works up very quickly and is instantly gratifying. Working down two rows as opposed to one gives the impression of being a granny square. Maybe it’s the size of the opening that’s left, but I just love it. Super simple and comforting in a repetitive way; wonderful for those times you just want to crochet and not have to count. Since we used strictly Red Heart, the colors worked really well together. Isn’t it wild?
We love this blanket!
What do you think?
Here are the Red Heart Super Saver Colors I could find.
Blue, Black, Amethyst, Bright Yellow, Carrot, Country Blue, Delft Blue, Gold, Pumpkin, and more. The color names I cannot find are the Red, Grape, Lime and Burgundy.
Find the Cuddly Kittens Blanket pattern by clicking HERE.
Lovely blanket for countrysides!
Thank you!
Hi, Celina — Your adaptation of this kittens blanket stitch is much better than the original, and I like the tighter overall weave yours has. Actually, I thought the paws were tails, hanging down one side of each kitten. Either way, it’s awfully cute! I’m glad you mentioned that the pattern is repetitive in a fun way so that it can be done easily without too much counting. I’m imagining some really cute smaller things made from your stitch adaptation, too! 🙂
Also, I saw your Etsy pattern for the crochet collar — gorgeous!!! I love the way you designed the stitching generously so that the collar lies easily and softly draped, instead of too tight. I may just have to buy that one, but I must get my current projects done first!
Good luck to you with your business, with your son’s therapies, and with your wonderful talents!
Hello Jean
Thank you so very much for your kind words on my work and the well wishes! I can’t tell you how much I appreciate you. Thanks for coming by!
I loved, loved the Striped Stash Buster blanket!!
Thank you, Annette!
Very cute!!
Thank you. Thanks for coming by, too!
I love the way you made the front legs longer!
Thanks! It’s much more defined, isn’t it?
like the Amigurumi Kitten, would like to try them
Love the Cutest Kittens Blanket. Would love to try to make it.
That’s wonderful! It’s so simple. Just have fun with it.
My daughter LOVES cats. I think I have to make this for her!
This will make the purrfect gift for a dear friend! Thank you!
adorable use for all our extra yarn! thanks much for pattern!
My daughter loves cats. She is going to absolutely adore this blanket!
I love this kitty pattern! I think I’ll make a scarf from it.
So cute.
Cute
The blanket is perfect for my kitty loving grandpeeps!
So cute and I’m sure the children would have lots of fun with it. Thank you!
I love this! I really, really need to make this for my husband!
I love this afghan! It reminds me of one my Mom made like it. So colorful!
That makes me smile.
I love the kitty blanket!! We are a cat family, and I think a stash-busting kitty blanket would look great draped over our couch! 😀
My family, too!
I’m just now making bunk beds for my cats out of luggage and this would be great inside each one…beautiful pattern
That is an adorable idea, Debbie.
I have made the kitty blanket before, ages ago. Have always loved the pattern. About the time I made the kitty blanket, I remember seeing one in the same manner, but it was elephants. Have you ever seen that one? Would like to get that pattern or try to figure out how to make it. Thanks for any ideas.
That is a lovely idea, Bonnie. I’ll see what I can find- or make. 🙂
Thanks Celina, I remember the trunk was the long stitch and the ears were also very evident. I should try to come up with something.
Good hint, Bonnie. One of us will do something and we’ll show the other. 😀
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