Ferdinand the Felt Cat Sewing Pattern

Meet Ferdinand — a tiny hand-stitched cat with a love for garden treasures and a different outfit for every flower in the patch 🐱🍓 This PDF pattern walks you through every step, with clear photos and beginner-friendly instructions.

Pattern language: English only.

Sizes

Ferdinand comes in two sizes:

• Approx. 7 cm (3″) tall
• Approx. 10 cm (4″) tall

Make Him Yours

Dress Ferdinand in his garden finest — a strawberry, a flower, a leaf, or a starbloom. All four outfits are included in the pattern. You can also add a heart charm for an extra touch of sweetness.

What's Included

• Step-by-step instructions with clear photos
• Full-size pattern pieces for two sizes
• 4 outfit options: strawberry, flower, leaf, starbloom
• ✨ Bonus file: heart charm (added as a separate PDF — you'll find both files in your download)

Skill Level

Beginner-friendly. No sewing machine needed — Ferdinand is entirely hand-stitched.

Materials & Tools

• Wool felt — one color for the cat body, plus various colors for his outfits
• Embroidery thread (mouline) — to match your felt and for face details
• 3–4 mm black beads (for eyes)
• Small beads to decorate the outfits (optional)
• Toy stuffing (poly-fill or scraps)
• Sewing/embroidery needles
• Scissors, pencil or fabric marker

Good to Know

This listing is for a digital PDF pattern only — you'll receive a downloadable file with instructions, not a finished toy.

Can I Sell What I Make?

Yes! You're welcome to sell finished cats made from this pattern in your own small shop, at craft fairs, or at markets. Just a couple of ground rules:

• Please don't resell, share, or repost the PDF pattern file itself — only the finished items
• Credit "pattern by Lizakwak" somewhere in your listing
• This pattern isn't licensed for mass production or manufacturing use

We'd love to see your finished Ferdinand — tag @lizakwak.knits on Instagram when he's done!