I made this cat toy for a few friends of mine and their kitties. They absolutely loved it! I thought to myself one day, “Wouldn’t it be grand if we could knit our own toy for our furry loved ones at home?…” That’s just what I did!

Everybody kept telling me I need to write a pattern because so many knitters have cats, and it could be a fast and easy knit. Naturally, I agreed… and along came Zoey… The Cat Toy… and this great knitting pattern! (Of course, you can name yours whatever you’d like)

I chose Plymouth Galway Worsted Wool because of it’s more natural nature, but you can use any worsted weight yarn. And I know how fun it is to see your “fur ball” enjoying a catnip experience, and the intrigue that comes with noise making toys, so you can make yours with or without jingle bells… with or without catnip… and even with or without a tail if you wish… It’s all up to you!

The ball measures about 2 1/4 inches in diameter (5.5 cm), and just over 13 inches in length (over 33 cm).

This pattern is worked in the round on double pointed needles or a 32” circular needle. It uses Jeremy’s Star Cast On (See video on YouTube @ Designs By Jeremy)

• For best results work stitches tightly *

You will need:

Knitting Needles: 4-5 DPNs (or 32” circular needles) in size US 5 (3.75mm)

Yarn: Any worsted yarn. Shown using Plymouth Yarn Galway Worsted Pure Wool

Extras: Yarn Needle, attachable Place Marker, and Crochet Hook size US F/5 (3.75mm) or larger

Stitches used:

k, yo, kb, k2tog, M1

Please share pictures of your Cat Toy with your cat(s) so I can post them here and on social media! Happy knitting! Enjoy!

This is a copyrighted product intended for personal use. Please do not reproduce (reprint/make copy of) this pattern for others. Direct your friends & co-crafters to purchase the pattern here themselves. You are free to sell your finished pieces. Just remember to mention who designed it: JEREMY BUTCHER on Ravelry.com

Thank you!