Catnip Mouse Toy

Worsted weight yarn Size 4 double-point needles Cast on 30 sts. Join to knit in the round. Rounds 1-3: Work in K1, P1 rib. Rounds 4-6: K2, P1 around. Rounds 7-9: P1, (K2, P1) 9 times, K2. Rounds 10-12: K1, P1, (K2, P1) 9 times, K1. Round 13: K2, P1 around. Round 14: (K2, P1) 4times, bobble into next stitch, K1, P1, K2, bobble into next stitch, (K2, P1) 4 times. Round 15: K2, P1 around. Round 16: (K1, K2tog) around. Rounds 17 and 18: Knit. Round 19: K2tog around. Round 20: Knit. Round 21: K2tog around. Cut yarn. Draw through remaining stitches and fasten off. Fill with catnip. Run yarn around edge and draw up. Sew shut and fasten. Use I-cord or braided yarn for tail. Bobble: K1, P1, K1, P1 all into the next stitch. Turn, purl 4. Turn, knit 4. Turn, purl 4. Slip 2, k2tog, pass slipped stitches over.