Introduction

Knit the Piccadilly Painter Cat—a camera-ready artist kitty in a raspberry beret, cream tee with a tiny palette badge, ink-blue paper-bag trousers with tie belt and rolled cuffs, charcoal Mary-Jane shoes, and a brown cross-body satchel. The kitty holds a small framed painting and stands beside a mini easel. This pattern is drafted to match the photo exactly so your finished piece looks the same in hand and on camera.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

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Materials Needed

• Yarn (DK / Light-3, smooth wool or cotton blend)
  1. Main fur (light beige): ~90 g
  2. Contrast muzzle/inner ear (very light beige): scraps
  3. Tee (cream): ~25 g
  4. Beret (raspberry): ~20 g
  5. Trousers (ink/denim blue): ~35 g
  6. Shoes (charcoal + light gray soles): ~25 g total
  7. Satchel (warm brown): ~15 g
  8. Palette badge dots (red, blue, yellow, green): tiny scraps
  9. Frame/easel (light wood color): ~10 g (optional felt/cordboard inserts noted below)
• Needles
  1. 2.75 mm (US 2) circulars or DPNs for tight toy gauge
  2. 3.25 mm (US 3) circulars/DPNs for clothing & hat (drape)
• Notions
  1. 8 mm black safety eyes (2)
  2. Toy stuffing (polyfill)
  3. Tapestry needle, stitch markers, scrap yarn for holding sts
  4. Small button or snap for satchel (6–8 mm)
  5. Thin cardboard for the mini canvas frame (optional)
  6. Strong craft wire not used (toy stands on its shoes)

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Abbreviations (US Terms)

k = knit, p = purl, st(s) = stitch(es), rnd(s) = round(s), inc = kfb (knit front/back), dec = k2tog (right-lean), ssk = slip, slip, knit (left-lean), m1L/m1R = make 1 left/right, CO = cast on, BO = bind off, pm = place marker, sm = slip marker, tbl = through back loop, [ ] = repeat bracketed instr the number of times stated.

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Gauge & Finished Size

• Gauge (stockinette in the round, US 2 / 2.75 mm): ~30 sts × 40 rnds = 4″ (10 cm).
• Finished Height: ~25–26 cm (10″) standing.

If your gauge is looser, drop a needle size for the body pieces to keep the head/body crisp and the clothing fitting snugly.

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Color & Placement Map (to match the photo)

• Eyes: 8 mm, placed between Head Rnds 21–22, 10 sts apart.
• Nose: soft pink triangle, embroidered 1 rnd below the eyes’ horizontal line; short mouth line.
• Whiskers: three short brown/charcoal stitches per cheek.
• Ears: high, slightly outward tilt; seam base flush with head crown.
• Bag strap: from kitty’s left shoulder to right hip, crossing the tee.
• Painting: framed square held in the right hand; easel placed next to the feet.

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The Cat (worked mostly in the round)

Head (fur color; US 2)

CO 8 sts, join for working in the round, pm.

1. kfb around (16)
2. k
3. [k1, kfb] ×8 (24)
4. k
5. [k2, kfb] ×8 (32)
6. k
7. [k3, kfb] ×8 (40)
8. k
9. [k4, kfb] ×8 (48)
   10–14) k 5 rnds even (48)
10. [k5, kfb] ×8 (56)
    16–22) k 7 rnds even (56)
    — Stuff lightly as you go.
    Eye line: After rnd 22, place safety eyes 10 sts apart between rnds 21–22.
11. [k5, k2tog] ×8 (48)
12. k
13. [k4, k2tog] ×8 (40)
14. [k3, k2tog] ×8 (32)
15. [k2, k2tog] ×8 (24) — begin firm cheek shaping with stuffing
16. [k1, k2tog] ×8 (16)
17. [k2tog] ×8 (8)
    Break yarn, thread through remaining sts, cinch closed. Shape cheeks by redistributing stuffing with a knitting needle.

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Muzzle (very light beige; worked flat, then seamed)

CO 8.
Row 1 (WS): purl.
Row 2: kfb, k6, kfb (10)
Row 3: purl.
Row 4: kfb, k8, kfb (12)
Rows 5–8: work 4 rows in St st even.
Row 9 (dec): k2tog, k8, ssk (10)
Row 10: purl.
Row 11: k2tog, k6, ssk (8).
BO, leaving a long tail. Lightly stuff; stitch centered so top edge sits one rnd beneath the eyes. Embroider a tiny pink triangle nose at top center and a short vertical mouth line.

Ears (make 2; fur color; worked flat then seamed)

CO 6.
Row 1 (WS): purl.
Row 2: kfb, k4, kfb (8)
Row 3: purl.
Row 4: kfb, k6, kfb (10)
Row 5: purl.
Row 6: kfb, k8, kfb (12)
Rows 7–10: St st even.
Row 11: k2tog, k8, ssk (10)
Row 12: purl.
Row 13: k2tog, k6, ssk (8).
Row 14: purl.
Row 15: k2tog, k4, ssk (6).
BO. Fold each ear in half lengthwise; seam the lower 0.5 cm to create a gentle cup. Sew high on the head with a slight outward tilt.

Body (fur color; US 2; in the round)

CO 12; join, pm.

1. kfb around (24)
2. k
3. [k2, kfb] ×8 (32)
4. [k3, kfb] ×8 (40)
   5–18) k 14 rnds even (40)
5. [k8, k2tog] ×4 (36)
   20–22) k 3 rnds
6. [k4, k2tog] ×6 (30)
7. k
8. [k3, k2tog] ×6 (24)
   Stuff firmly, keeping top open for neck.
9. [k2, k2tog] ×6 (18)
10. [k1, k2tog] ×6 (12).
    Leave these live sts on scrap yarn—this is the neck join for the head. Later, mattress seam head to body by picking up the head’s cinched base and these live body sts for a smooth neck.

Arms (make 2; fur color; US 2; in the round)

CO 8, join.

1. kfb around (16)
   2–4) k 3 rnds
2. [k2, k2tog] ×4 (12)
   6–18) k 13 rnds even (12) — very light stuffing just at the “hand.”
3. [k2tog] ×6 (6).
   Break yarn, draw through, pull tight. Leave long tails for sewing. Arms attach to body at approx 8–9 rnds below neckline (just under tee sleeve line).

Legs (make 2; fur color to ankles; US 2)

CO 10, join.

1. kfb around (20)
   2–5) k 4 rnds
2. [k3, k2tog] ×4 (16)
   7–13) k 7 rnds even (16)
3. [k2tog] ×8 (8) — break yarn and draw through. Stuff legs moderately.
   Sew firmly to the body base hip width apart so the doll stands balanced.

Tail (fur color; US 2)

CO 6, work i-cord for 20 rows; BO. Sew centered low back with a slight downward curve.

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Clothing & Accessories (exact to the photo)

Tee with Palette Badge (cream; US 3; top-down raglan, in the round)

Yoke
CO 48; join, pm.
Rnd 1: k6, pm, k12, pm, k12, pm, k12, pm, k6 (markers divide front/sleeves/back/sleeves).
Rnd 2: [k to 1 st before m, m1R, k1, sm, k1, m1L] at each raglan line (8 incs).
Rnd 3: k.
Repeat Rnds 2–3 5 more times (raglan adds 40 sts): total 88 sts.
Separate sleeves
Next rnd: k6, slip 18 sleeve sts to waste yarn, CO 4 underarm, k22 back, slip 18 sts to waste yarn, CO 4 underarm, k28 front (total body = 6 + 22 + 28 + 8 CO = 64 sts).
Body: knit 10 rnds even; purl 1 rnd for faint hem turning line (optional), knit 1 rnd, BO loosely.
Sleeves (each): pick up 4 underarm sts + 18 held = 22. Knit 6 rnds even; BO loosely.
Neckline: pick up & knit 48–52 sts; work 2 rnds k1p1 rib; BO stretchy.

Palette Badge (duplicate stitch)
Work a small oval in brown around 10 sts on left chest. Duplicate-stitch four paint dots (red, blue, yellow, green). Optional tiny “brush stroke” in brown.

Paper-Bag Trousers with Tie (blue; US 3; in the round)

Waistband & Ruffle
CO 66; join. Work k1, p1 rib for 4 rnds. Next rnd: [kfb, k10] ×6 (72).
Rnds 6–9: knit—this becomes the ruffled paper-bag top.
Belt Channel
Rnd 10: purl.
Rnd 11: k.
Rnd 12: purl (these two purl rnds create a neat channel ridge).
Body
Rnd 13: k.
Rnd 14: [k10, k2tog] ×6 (66)
Rnds 15–26: knit straight for a relaxed fit.
Split for Legs
Place 33 sts for each leg. Work Leg A on 33 sts for 18 rnds; last 3 rnds in k1, p1 rib; BO.
Work Leg B identically.
Turn-ups (rolled cuffs)
After binding off, pick up 33 sts around each hem edge and knit 4 rnds stockinette to encourage a soft roll outward.
Tie Belt (I-cord)
With blue, CO 3 sts; knit i-cord for ~38–40 cm; thread through the belt channel created between the two purl rounds and tie a bow at center front.

Mary-Jane Shoes (charcoal with light-gray soles; US 2)

Sole (light gray; worked flat)
CO 8.
Row 1: kfb, k6, kfb (10)
Row 2 (WS): purl.
Row 3: kfb, k8, kfb (12)
Row 4: purl.
Row 5: kfb, k10, kfb (14)
Row 6: purl.
Row 7: kfb, k12, kfb (16).
BO.
Upper (charcoal; in the round)
Pick up 36 sts evenly around the sole edge; join.
Rnd 1–2: k.
Rnd 3: [k7, ssk, k2tog, k7] ×2 (32)
Rnd 4: k.
Rnd 5: [k6, ssk, k2tog, k6] ×2 (28)
Rnd 6: k.
Rnd 7: work Mary-Jane strap: k8, BO 4, k8, BO 4, k4.
Rnd 8: k8, CO 10 with cable cast on to bridge across the first BO (forms strap + instep), k8, CO 10 to bridge second BO, k4 (while finishing, adjust to fit over foot securely).
Rnd 9: k around, then BO loosely.
Sew shoes onto the feet; if desired, add a tiny duplicate-stitch buckle dot at strap edges.

Raspberry Beret (US 3; in the round)

CO 56; join.
Band: k1, p1 rib for 5 rnds.
Inc rnd: [k6, m1L] ×8 (64)
Work 4 rnds stockinette.
Inc rnd 2: [k7, m1L] ×8 (72)
Work 6 rnds even for a soft beret dome.
Crown shaping: [k7, k2tog] ×8 (64); k 1 rnd.
Next: [k6, k2tog] ×8 (56); k 1 rnd.
Next: [k5, k2tog] ×8 (48); k 1 rnd.
Next: [k4, k2tog] ×8 (40); k 1 rnd.
Next: [k3, k2tog] ×8 (32)
Next: [k2, k2tog] ×8 (24)
Next: [k1, k2tog] ×8 (16)
Next: [k2tog] ×8 (8).
Cut yarn, draw through, cinch.
Stalk: pick up 4 sts at center top, knit i-cord 5 rows, BO; weave tail inside.

Cross-Body Satchel (brown; US 3; worked flat)

Body
CO 12.
Rows 1–14: knit all rows (garter) for sturdy fabric.
Fold row 10 to make a pocket (so flap = 4 rows). Mattress stitch side seams.
Flap: add a buttonhole on row 3 if desired (yo, k2tog) centered. Sew a 6–8 mm button on pocket front.
Strap
CO 3; knit i-cord ~28–30 cm for cross-body length (left shoulder to right hip). Sew ends to bag sides and tack strap to kitty’s shoulder and hip so it lies diagonally.

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Framed Mini Painting & Easel (light “wood” color; US 3)

Canvas Panel
Knit a 12-st × 12-row stockinette square in cream; duplicate-stitch the red phone box & sky. Back with a tiny square of cardboard.
Frame
Pick up sts around edges and knit 1 rnd garter; BO.
Easel (simplified):

• CO 3, knit i-cord 14 rows = rear leg.
• CO 3, knit two i-cords 12 rows each = front legs.
• Join tops with a sewn triangle; add a short horizontal “shelf” strip worked as a 5-st, 6-row garter rectangle.
  Place the framed canvas on the shelf; tack lightly.

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Assembly

Head to Body

Transfer the body neck’s 12 live sts to needle, pick up 12 sts around the head base, and Kitchener stitch or mattress seam for a seamless join. Add more stuffing before finally closing to keep the head firmly supported.

Limb Placement

• Arms: sew on at body 8–9 rnds below neckline, angled slightly forward.
• Legs: centered under body; ensure equal length so the cat stands evenly.
• Tail: attach low back, curving slightly downward.

Dress the Cat

1. Put on tee first; ensure raglan lines align with arms.
2. Slide on trousers, thread the i-cord belt through the channel, tie a bow center front, and roll cuffs once.
3. Fit shoes; straps lie across the insteps.
4. Place beret slightly tilted to the right, with stalk upright; ears peek out naturally.
5. Sling satchel from left shoulder to right hip; close flap with button.
6. Pose kitty holding the framed painting in the right hand; place easel by the feet.

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Finishing Touches / QC Checklist

• Eyes level, 10 sts apart; muzzle centered and lightly stuffed; nose and smile stitched cleanly.
• Ears symmetrical with a slight outward tilt; beret sits low but not covering the eyes.
• Tee hem lands just above the trouser ruffle; palette badge dots bright and round.
• Trouser belt knot centered; cuffs evenly rolled; legs parallel.
• Shoes snug; straps flat; sole color visible.
• Strap crosses chest at a diagonal; bag rests on the right hip.
• Painting visible; easel stable; overall height ~25–26 cm.

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Pattern Notes

• Keep all toy pieces at tight gauge (US 2) so stuffing doesn’t show; use invisible decreases (ssk on left slopes; k2tog on right) for smooth shaping.
• Stuff as you go—head and feet firmer than limbs for stability.
• Duplicate stitch is ideal for the palette badge and the red phone box on the mini canvas; weave in ends on WS.
• For a child-friendly version, embroider the button and sew the satchel flap closed.
• If you need extra stability while photographing, place a hidden coin in each shoe before sewing to the feet.

Enjoy knitting your Piccadilly Painter Cat—perfect for cozy UK-style photos on a wooden table or sofa scene, with that pop of raspberry beret and the cutest tiny painting!