Does your cat like to curl up on your clothes, your current WIP or anything else they can find? Well, I decided to design a crochet pattern for a cat toy that they can play with or even cuddle up with. Below you will find the Maze’s Cat Toy Free Crochet Pattern. The cat toy crochet pattern can be customized for any size cat. You can even make this for your puppy or dog.
October 1, 2022 starts the SCRAP-Tastic Blog Hop hosted by Regina P Designs. From October 1-31, 2022 you can get a FREE pdf copy of each day’s crochet pattern. This Blog Hop is a way for you to use it ALL so you can buy more yarn for the Holiday Season! YaY! To find out more and to see how the SCRAP-Tastic Blog Hop works, click on the button below to visit Regina P Designs for more info.
Maze’s Cat Toy Crochet Pattern is part of the SCRAP-Tastic Blog Hop on October 2, 2022. Starting at 9a EST on 10/2 to 8:59a on 10/3 you can get a free pdf copy of the cat toy. Click on the button below to get the Coupon Code that you will need to get the free pattern from my Ravelry Store.
Click on the button below to download your free PDF copy of Maze’s Cat Toy crochet pattern. Add the pattern to your cart, enter the Coupon Code at Checkout and then you have your Free PDF of Maze’s Cat Toy Crochet Pattern.
If you decide you don’t want to do the rest of the Blog Hopping there is a SCRAP-Tastic Bundle! Inside the Bundle you will get all 31 premium crochet patterns from the blog hop + 3 BONUS premium crochet patterns + 1 Printable of Display Cards for $9.99! This is $.30 a crochet pattern! What a DEAL!
********************************************************
You can purchase the a PDF of my Premium Crochet Pattern of Maze’s Cat Toy for a small fee. The premium pattern has Step-by-Step Pictures and all the Video Tutorials inside.
Below is Maze’s Cat Toy Free Crochet Pattern.
I used Red Heart Super Saver for both colors. Contents: 100% acrylic Skein Weight: 7 oz. / 198 g. Yardage: 364 yd. / 333 m
Materials:
US H Crochet Hook or 5 mm Crochet Hook
MC – 120-130 yds #4 Worsted/Aran Weight Yarn
CC – 15-20 yds #4 Worsted/Aran Weight Yarn
Scissors
Tapestry Needle
.4-.6 oz Dacron/Pillow Stuffing
Finished Size:
6” x 12”
Customize to your size
Abbreviations/Stitches Used:
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
fdc = foundation double crochet
fpdc = front post double crochet
ldc = long double crochet
rep = repeat
Special Stitches:
Front Post Double Crochet – Double crochet around the front post of the dc from the previous row.
Long Double Crochet – Yarn over, insert hook in the double crochet 2 rows down, yarn over, pull up a loop to the height of the previous stitch, [yarn over, draw through 2 loops on hook] 2 times.
Special Notes:
- Ch 3 counts as a dc.
- Stitch count is a multiple of 3.
- Gauge and Size are not 100% necessary for the cat toy, so size may be different than gauge.
- If you would like a bigger or smaller size use a multiple of 3. You can also add or decrease the rows stated.
Video Tutorials:
You can find all of the Video Tutorials on my YouTube Channel
Front Post Double Crochet – Right Handed
Front Post Double Crochet – Left Handed
Long Double Crochet – Right Handed
Long Double Crochet – Left Handed
Gauge:
US G Crochet Hook or 4.5 mm Crochet Hook
16 st x 8 rows = 4”
**Due to different thicknesses in yarn, gauge does not need to be met**
You can purchase the a PDF of my Premium Crochet Pattern of Maze’s Cat Toy for a small fee. The premium pattern has Step-by-Step Pictures and all the Video Tutorials inside.
********************************************************
Maze’s Cat Toy Crochet Pattern:
Using MC
Leave a long tail of yarn to sew the top of the toy closed.
R1: fdc 48 sl st in top of 1st st to join. Sew foundation row closed. 48 fdc
Optional: ch 48 sl st in 1st st to join, being sure not to twist the chain. ch 3 and dc around. sl st in 1st st to join. 48 dc
R2-R4: ch 3, fpdc in the next st *dc in the next st, fpdc in the next st* rep from * around. sl st in 1st st to join. 48 st
Using your tapestry needle and the Running Stitch, weave your yarn through each stitch. Pull yarn tight to close the bottom of the cat toy and fasten off.
Running Stitch
Pull tightly to close.
R5-R6: ch 3, dc in each st around. sl st in 1st st to join. 48 dc
Change to CC
R7: ch 3, ldc in next st and in each st around. sl st in 1st st to join. 48 ldc
Change to MC
R8-R9: ch 3, dc in each st around. sl st in 1st st to join. 48 dc
Change to CC
R10: ch 3, ldc in next st and in each st around. sl st in 1st st to join. 48 dc
R11-R21: Rep R8-10
Change to MC
R22-R24: ch 3, fpdc in the next st *dc in the next st, fpdc in the next st. rep from * around. sl st in 1st st to join. 48 st
R25: ch 3, dc in next st and in each st around. sl st in 1st st to join. 48 dc
Leave a long tail of yarn to sew the pillow closed.
Stuff the cat pillow with as much dacron/pillow as you’d like to have a firm toy.
Adding Dacron
Using your tapestry needle and the Running Stitch, weave your yarn through each stitch. Pull yarn tight to close the top of the cat toy and fasten off.
Pull tight to close top of cat toy.
Weave in any loose ends and fasten off.
********************************************************
I have some AWE-some testers who did a FAB-U-LOUS job in helping make Maze’s Cat Toy perfect for you!
Thank you Beth Bjerklie, Jenny Hinton, Kristen Temple Taylor, and Stacy Secoy for sticking it out with me!
You will find some of my Premium crochet patterns , by visiting any of my stores, by clicking on any of the Buttons below.
If you would like me to crochet any of my designs for you or others, I do take Custom Orders. Visit my Ravelry Store or LoveCrafts to see some ideas of what you would like to Custom Order. You can email me with your order or any other questions at j.o@joscraftyhook.com.
Find me, Jo of Jo’s Crafty Hook at the places listed below.
Email: j.o@joscraftyhook.com
Facebook Group Jo’s Crafty Hookers
Facebook Group Jo’s Crafty Hook Designs
Facebook Page Jo’s Crafty Hook
Facebook Page: Crochet Designer Community