Swirly Cat Toys crochet pattern
BEGINNER
Materials:
For 3 cat toys you will need approximately 1/2 oz. each of a variegated and a solid color medium weight (worsted) yarn. Colors used in the sample project: Red Heart variegated Mexicana (color #0950) Red Heart solid colors: Royal Blue (#0385), Bright Yellow (#0324), Cherry Red (#0319) Size K (6.5 mm) hook Yarn needle Gauge: 5 sc = 2", but gauge is not important for overall pattern.
Finished size:
5 1/2” from tip of toy to knot, 10 1/2" long including yarn ends
end individually at the bottom to prevent fraying. The dc groups as well as the sc sts will naturally curl up giving the toy its swirly, curly fun. You can fluff it up a bit by separating the swirls before giving it your cat.
Helps & Hints
Working into the back ridge of starting chain:
Swirly Cat Toy Instructions:
Note: The entire cat toy is worked holding two strands of yarn together, one in a variegated and one in a solid color yarn. Leaving a 9 inch tail, ch 26 loosely. Row 1: Working into the back ridge of the starting chain (see Helps & Hints), work 2 dc in the 4th ch from hook. Work 3 dc in each of the next 8 chs. Sc in the rem 14 chs. Fasten off, leaving a 9 inch yarn end. Using a yarn needle, thread these 2 ends through the beginning knot of the ch sts. (see photo A) Make a knot at this same spot securing all 4 ends. Trim yarn ends to 5 1/2 inches, and knot each yarn
With the front of your starting chain facing you (photo B), roll your chain over so the back center loops are facing you (photo C). Work your stitches through these loops only. This will give your beginning edge the same look as your last row top stitches. It's especially helpful when you won't be adding a border, and I use this technique all the time when beginning row projects.
Abbreviations
ch(s)- chain(s) sc - single crochet dc - double crochet rem - remaining st(s) - stitch(es)
Cats love these swirly toys and small dogs love them too! Rub them in some catnip to give your kitty extra fun! These toys are a great gift for your pet, and best of all, when they get lost under furniture, you can whip up some new ones in no time! Thank you for choosing to download this crochet pattern! If you have any questions, comments, or need additional help with this pattern please email me at: redberrycrochet@gmail.com I hope you enjoy crocheting this pattern as much as I have! Julie Oparka, Red Berry Crochet Copyright @ 2012 Julie Oparka, Red Berry Crochet Reproducing and distributing this patern, text, and/r photographs in any form (including selling, sharing, trading, or posting on any website) is strictly prohibited. You may sell the items you make from my paterns (but not for commercial mass production, and you may not use my photographs to sell your items). Please credit me as the designer, and include my shop link: Julie Oparka, http:/RedBerryCrochet.etsy.com By downloading this free pattern you agree to these terms. Thank you!
