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CROCHET PATTERN (Digital File containing instructions) for you to make a Boredom Buster Cat Toy! The toy holds a cardboard tube from toilet paper, paper towels, or gift wrap, and is completely enclosed so you can stuff it with enticing catnip, a bell, or something else that makes exciting noises as it rolls around. The spiral tail is stretchy and floppy and flings the bell around as your Kitty plays with it. You can also hold the tube and wiggle the tail around for your cat to swat at. Toss the toy and watch it roll around and make intriguing noises while your cat pounces on it! Lots of fun times with this cute toy!! EASY TO UNDERSTAND instructions, with detailed photos. Formatted for easy viewing and printing. Instant Download, PDF Format. SAVE up to 50% by purchasing this pattern as part of a pattern bundle!

Materials:
• Small amounts of #4 medium weight yarn in 2 colors, 2 strands held together.
• Size I/5.5mm Crochet Hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.
• Toilet Paper Tube or other Cardboard Tube (such as paper towel or gift wrap). Instructions given for other size tubes as well.
• 19mm Bell for end of spiral tail.
• Catnip or another bell (any size) or other noisy items to place inside the tube (optional, but provides more stimulation).
• Small Drawstring Sachet or a tube made from a woman’s pantyhose to fill with catnip (optional but recommended, helps contain the catnip).
• Tapestry Needle and Stitch Marker

Stitches and Techniques used:
• Slip Stitch (SLST)
• Single Crochet (SC)
• Half Double Crochet (HDC)
• Back Loop Only (BLO)
• Working in rounds

Includes: 2 page Digital PDF Crochet Pattern (instructions showing you how to make this item).

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