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February 5, 2006

Felted cat bed update

SamsBed_done.jpg

I think we can safely say he likes it.

There was much debate about the best way to felt things, and scary stories about how many hours it takes to handfelt something. I took the easy way out and sent the kitty pi through the washing machine, 2 cycles, including spin cycle at the laundromat. no complaints.

Specs:
Yarn: 6 skeins of Peruvian Collection highland wool, in Mesa Teal.
Pattern: Kitty Pi
Modifications: one extra row to use up all the yarn.

Comments (34)

That is damn cute! Nothing like another place for cats to nap.

SQ:

so cute! :)

He likes it! He likes it! Hooray!

caro:

Looks fantastic! And a great kitty photo to boot!

How cute!

What a great pic; love the kitty's ears poking out. I'm glad it worked out so well!

Awwwwwwwwwww. That's what I said, out loud, when I saw your pic! And it's the perfect size!!

These cats, they are funny...

mari:

Yay for Sam! I'm so happy he likes it - and the color is lovely.

anna:

what an adorable picture. happy sam.

Boo for hand felting!
Your cat has already adopted his new bed... Another knitting success on your part, bravo!

Lauren:

What a wonderful picture. Thanks for sharing!

jody:

awwwww.....

He sure does seem to like it!

Fabulous photo of happy Pi recipient!

aww, so sweet!!!

Dani:

I just love the picture with just his ears showing... How beautiful! Looks like it is getting lots of use already!

I think it's safe to say that Sam is entirely satisfied!

this is such a great photo ! It has inspired me to knit one (or two) for my kitties ! talk about your cat heaven!!

He looks so comfortable with his ears perking above the edges. The "pi" looks good. I may have to try that for my own animal. Maybe it will keep her off my bed!

What an adorable picture! Glad the kitty bed worked out.

even if you hadn't stated the obvious - i'm guessing he likes it!

Nice bed, and great color!

Stephanie:

That picture really makes me want to just cuddle little Sam. He's such a cutie. And what a nice mom you are to make him such a yummy bed.

Aww! Pretty soon you'll be thinking... oh... Sam likes that surface... I should put a Kitty Pi there for him... and then you'll end up making 4 like me. :D

Glad it worked out!!

awwww! such...cute...little...ears.. =)

Oh how cute! I'm going to have to get started on this. My kitties are giving me nasty looks and guilting me into making this!

Aaaaww. It's rare that I see photos of kitties that are as cute as Eddie and Simon, but Sam, well, he is just as cute. I'm so glad this was successful and that he has embraced the knitting.

Oh-so-cute! Great photo. Your cat sure looks cozy there. Nice job!

You know, I was never convinced I should make my cat a felted bed. And then I saw that picture. Scath thanks you.

di:

Oh my word. That is such a cute photo. So glad he likes it and that the felting worked a treat (I'm a washing machine felter too).
I made our cat a new bed on the weekend too- but not a knitted one- a sewn one- a little beanbag cat bed. It seems to have met with approval too.

That picture is so cute! Sleepy kitty!

That is just so cool! My cat would probably adore that! He loves to cuddle up against my WIPs.

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