I have copious amounts of scrap yarn I have accumulated over time. This month I decided to do something with it.

Knitted toys are just the ticket. You can make things like plush kids’ toys if you have a partial skein, or items like cat toys and ornaments if you have just a little. Tiny scraps that we hoarders can’t seem to toss can be accents.

So here you go - Nugs, from my game of unbelievable obsession, Dragon Age Origins.

Knitted toys are also quite nice for beginner knitters, because you can try out some fancier needlework without flushing hours or days of your time if you make a bigger mistake and have to frog your project.

These little Nugs are going to be “keep the kitten distracted” toys, but they could easily be turned into ornaments, keychains, whatever strikes your fancy.

Use whatever yarn you like, whatever color you like, and whatever needle size is recommended for that particular yarn. You don’t have to worry about gauge either, because these little guys can be made in a variety of sizes.

You will also need a small amount of embroidery floss, a yarn needle, a tapestry needle, and some stuffing. For cat toys, you can also enclose as a small packet of catnip sewn into fabric, although our animals seem like they couldn’t care less about the stuff.