Swirly Cat Toys
Crochet Pattern TOOD BEGINNER
Nn original design by Julie Oparka, Red Berry Crochet ? 2003
Materials:
For 3 cat toys you will need approximately 1/2 oz. each of a variegated and a solid color medium weight (worsted) yarn.
Luiuis ustu il ue salipie piujeut. Red Heart variegated Mexicana (color #0950) Red Heart solid colors: Royal Blue $(\#0385)$ Bright Yellow $(\#0324)$ , Cherry Red (#0319) Size K $(6.5\;\mathrm{mm})$ hook Yarn needle Gauge: $5\ \mathrm{sc}=2^{\circ}$ , but gauge is not important for overall pattern
Finished sizg:
5 1/2” from tip of toy to knot, $10\;1/2^{\circ}$ long including yarn ends.
endsto $5\,1/2$ inches, and knot each yarn 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.
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 Make a knot at this same spot securing all 4 ends. Trim yarn
Helps & Hints
Working into the back ridge of starting chain: 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 tool 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!
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If you have any questions, cComments, 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 $\copyright$ 2003, 2010 Julie Oparka, Red Berry Crochet. This crochet pattern is intended for personal use only. It is not for resale and does not include resale rights. Reproducing and distributing this pattern and photographs in any form (including selling, sharing, trading, or posting of this pattern on any website) is strictly prohibited. Items made from this pattern may not be used for any commercial purposes. By purchasing this pattern you agree to these terms. Thank you.
