Tiny wooly kittens

I know my stuff is a niche market. It’s limited edition, and off beat.
It does not suit everyone, but it suits me. *

Denise Litchfield
The Gang all together of Wooly cat softies made by Hanna Andersson

It has been a while since I created any new characters, but as I made these I remembered how much I love making softies. I love thinking up an idea and drawing it as a pattern. Then test sewing the fabric or felt together to see if it will work. Will my idea form a three dimensional item that will “feel right”? I’m going for cute and heartfelt this time…

Then after stuffing each cat softie, and closing the side, it’s time to add a face. It is when you add the eyes that the character is born and comes to life I think. It is almost surreal when it happens.

You feel like you ought to say hi to the new personality that is now sitting in your hands.

Wooly cat softies made by Hanna Andersson
Cat softies 1 to 3, made from old wool sweaters by yours truly.

All these tiny kittens are siblings and close friends, but they are ready to move out and already spreading into the world. I actually sent one off in the mail this morning.

They’re all made out of a hand dyed wool sweater that I felted in the washing machine. Recycled wool is one of my favorite materials to work with. Natural and very environmental friendly, soft but sturdy. And perfect for forming soft ornaments / softies with!

Wooly cat softies made by Hanna Andersson
Cat softies 4 to 6, made from old wool sweaters by yours truly.

I’ve added a bow around each of their necks for decoration and then hand-embroidered nose and mouth. Also added a ribbon hank to hang them from, as decoration or ornaments of some kind. They would look equally good in a Christmas tree as dangles on your everyday bag.

This whole gang of tiny wooly cat softies are now rooming around in my Etsy Shop. I so hope you like kittens, but who doesn’t right?

8 Responses

  1. So lovely! :)
    I noticed you’ve already sold one of them, probably my favourite!
    Great!

    Recently I accidentaly felted a sweater (gosh! -____-) and saved for future projects: I was thinking to bags or pencil cases, but now that I’ve seen your little cats I want to make softies, too! Probably tiny bears :)
    Love softies making!

  2. I love the simple shape and how captivating the little faces. You are so right about putting eyes on any softie – you DO want to say “well – hello there – nice to meet you” – ha! I usually do! Nice to know i am not crazy after all!!!

    Now that you have dipped back into softie making, I bet we are going to see more! Addicting!

  3. Theses are sooooo adorable, Hanna! :-D
    It’s funny that you are talking about making more plushies, because I’ve been thinking of doing the same, as well. I just need to get that sewing machine working, again. :-p
    Much hugs to you during this busy holiday season! xox!

  4. Crazy cat lady? I mean, all those kitties running around your house……. (snicker)

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