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Title: Cat I knitted for the 'have your own cat knitted as a bauble'
Post by: souffle on December 09, 2014, 22:51:04 PM

As you maybe know I auctioned a hand knitted cat bauble again this year and the lady who won it asked me to knit a Bengal cat  :Crazy:  :doh:  :scared:
This was her Johnny Depp who passed away very young. I hope I did him justice and I knitted him his wings too  ;) Don't worry I've fixed the tag spelling already!
(http://i1333.photobucket.com/albums/w639/lynneblair/Cats/ben2_zps62f6561b.jpg) (http://s1333.photobucket.com/user/lynneblair/media/Cats/ben2_zps62f6561b.jpg.html)

(http://i1333.photobucket.com/albums/w639/lynneblair/Cats/ben1_zpsac27a629.jpg) (http://s1333.photobucket.com/user/lynneblair/media/Cats/ben1_zpsac27a629.jpg.html)

Callie liked him
(http://i1333.photobucket.com/albums/w639/lynneblair/Cats/ben3_zps46a3e438.jpg) (http://s1333.photobucket.com/user/lynneblair/media/Cats/ben3_zps46a3e438.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Cat I knitted for the 'have your own cat knitted as a bauble'
Post by: sheilarose on December 09, 2014, 23:13:04 PM

This made me smile so much, little Johnny Depp indeed, very handsome and smart. Love his tiny hat, you must have really tiny needles  :Luv2:  :hug:

Title: Re: Cat I knitted for the 'have your own cat knitted as a bauble'
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on December 09, 2014, 23:59:55 PM

 :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2:

Title: Re: Cat I knitted for the 'have your own cat knitted as a bauble'
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on December 10, 2014, 07:39:06 AM

Aw how fab is Johnny Depp?   ;D  (And Callie also makes a very fetching "Moddell" with that coquettish little face of hers.   ;) :Luv2:

Title: Re: Cat I knitted for the 'have your own cat knitted as a bauble'
Post by: Dawn F on December 10, 2014, 08:18:04 AM

that is fantastic, one year I will win those!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: Cat I knitted for the 'have your own cat knitted as a bauble'
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on December 10, 2014, 09:27:45 AM

The more I look at that bottom photo, the more it's like Callie's photo-bombed Johnny  :evillaugh:

Title: Re: Cat I knitted for the 'have your own cat knitted as a bauble'
Post by: emmmy_lou on December 10, 2014, 09:46:57 AM

That is so cute! The little wings are such a nice touch  :Luv2:

Do you sell them anywhere? You should open an Etsy shop!

Title: Re: Cat I knitted for the 'have your own cat knitted as a bauble'
Post by: Dawn F on December 10, 2014, 09:52:29 AM

ooh I agree!

Title: Re: Cat I knitted for the 'have your own cat knitted as a bauble'
Post by: souffle on December 10, 2014, 12:31:07 PM

I don't sell them no as I don't really have the time to knit enough and I like to keep them 'special' for the auction and for my friends at Christmas.
As I do hamsters as well it takes time LOL
(http://i1333.photobucket.com/albums/w639/lynneblair/advent%20animals/souff_zps1f837883.jpg) (http://s1333.photobucket.com/user/lynneblair/media/advent%20animals/souff_zps1f837883.jpg.html)

I could try and knit some through the year maybe if people would like to 'pledge' a guaranteed amount for next year but they would't get it till the auction ;)
It's a thought?
Johnny took quite some time as the pattern on a Bengal is pretty tricky and I also feel like they should be exact when in reality they can only be an 'artistic impression'

Title: Re: Cat I knitted for the 'have your own cat knitted as a bauble'
Post by: Dawn F on December 10, 2014, 12:43:09 PM

I would pledge for these plus one of mine is a bengal so you have a template! actually thinking about it the others are black so quite straight forward and a white with tabby version of callie so you know all about that!

love the pic, it is adorable

Title: Re: Cat I knitted for the 'have your own cat knitted as a bauble'
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on December 10, 2014, 22:06:23 PM

Ahhhh i love these  :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2:

Title: Re: Cat I knitted for the 'have your own cat knitted as a bauble'
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on December 11, 2014, 07:19:08 AM

I think their exclusivity is part of their charm, too.   :)

Title: Re: Cat I knitted for the 'have your own cat knitted as a bauble'
Post by: Sootyca on December 12, 2014, 17:26:03 PM

Mine from last year are waiting for me to decorate the tree. :)

Title: Re: Cat I knitted for the 'have your own cat knitted as a bauble'
Post by: hollycat on December 12, 2014, 18:38:27 PM

I knew I should have bid more. ;D Next time . They are great

Title: Re: Cat I knitted for the 'have your own cat knitted as a bauble'
Post by: kisanganibengals on December 19, 2014, 13:59:53 PM

I was the lucky lady who won the handknitted bauble. I am utterly delighted with him.
I did shed a few more tears when I opened the parcel. I really miss that boy, he was just thirteen months old when I lost him.
Also, I did offer to send photo's of an easier cat to copy, but I am so happy that Lynne took up the Bengal challenge. She is a very talented lady.
I had expected to be outbid on this, be warned ladies I have three more cats I want immortalised.

Title: Re: Cat I knitted for the 'have your own cat knitted as a bauble'
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on December 19, 2014, 14:06:00 PM

 :hug: :hug:  Aw, it's heartbreaking when you lose them young.   I know only too well.  They stay with us though, forever.

 Bet your bauble now has pride of place on the tree?  :wow:

Title: Re: Cat I knitted for the 'have your own cat knitted as a bauble'
Post by: kisanganibengals on December 19, 2014, 14:54:34 PM

Haha I have three Bengals.
The tree is under contemplation. Do I really want to rebuild it every day?
Mini Johnny is hanging on the wall above leaping height for now, whilst I decide. I give him a cuddle every morning.

Title: Re: Cat I knitted for the 'have your own cat knitted as a bauble'
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on December 19, 2014, 15:17:20 PM

 :Luv:  That's lovely.   Three Bengals eh?  A glutton for punishment.  :evillaugh: