Another Cat Toy Pattern --- Crocheted "Rollies"

Here's another of my cat toy patterns. These only take a minute to make. If you can do a chain stitch, double crochet and half double crochet stitches, you can make these simple ball toys.

CROCHETED CAT “ROLLIES”

Crochet hook size G or H
About 4 yards worsted weight yarn (scraps are good)
Large eye jumbo tapestry needle
Cotton balls

Row 1: Make a slip knot. Chain 3, work 9 double crochet stitches in the stitch farthest from your hook, join the row with a slip stitch in the top of the beginning chain, chain 2.

Row 2: Starting in the same stitch the chain is attached to, work 1 half double crochet in each stitch around [9 half doubles]. Join with a slip stitch to the first stitch, chain 2. (Ball should start to curl around your thumb as you work.)

Row 3: Work the same as Row 2, but don't do the final chain 2. Cut the yarn leaving at least 6" for sewing up and pull the end through the last stitch.

Insert a cotton ball. Thread yarn end into a large eyed tapestry needle. Run the needle in and out along the top edge of the last row of stitches. Pull tight to draw the ball closed and tie off. Weave in yarn end and cut off any excess. Done!

NOTE: I save my 12" to 1 yard yarn scraps for these. Tie 2 or more colors of together and start crocheting. They're fine made with only one color but kitties find them more interesting made with 2 or more colors. There is more action to catch their eye as they roll.

© July 2002 Vicki Mikulak
All rights reserved. Please print only one (1) copy of this pattern for your own personal use.