Papa Cat

I admit it – I mostly make girl things. I have a girl and I am a girl, so it’s the default mode.

My friend Kristi has three little boys, and her youngest wanted to know when there would be a boy cat doll. Specifically, it would be really nice if there was a black Papa Cat who had three little boys. Challenge accepted, and swap arranged. Kristi is an amazing knitter and made me a honeycomb cowl, and I made her these guys.

The reaction to Papa Cat in my house has been, “Cute, but I thought the Papa would have overalls.” It’s true, the kittens have no place to hide in this Papa’s outfit, and overalls would have been the best solution there, but I was having fun playing with the various parts of menswear. Plus, I don’t think Kristi’s husband wears overalls very much. (Although really she doesn’t wear floor-length prairie dresses either.)

I’m pretty happy about being able to sketch out a collared shirt for the Papa. Collared shirts always seem so intimidating. The kittens wear a bow tie and shorts, a jacket-y thing, and a vest. I looooove the vest. I feel like that little guy is in a boy band or going to 90s prom.