This toy is knitted in one piece with no seams. The thoughtful design is safe for cats and kittens.

Most cats like catnip and valerian. Both herbs can make them feel euphoric. Treat your pet and add a small amount of dried catnip leaves and stems or valerian roots inside the toy.

SKILL LEVEL
Beginner friendly.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
3.7 x 1.5 in (9.5 x 4 cm) approx. plus 3 in (8 cm) approx. long tail.

ORIGINAL YARN
5 g of DROPS Nepal Grey #0501. Yarn weight/length: 82 yds (75 m) / 1.8 oz (50 g). Alternatively, use any other yarn in approx. yardage.

NEEDLES
Four double-pointed needles size US 0 (2 mm) – US 2 (2.75 mm).

NOTIONS
Scissors, small amount of waste yarn for stuffing, tapestry needle.

GAUGE
Gauge is not crucial for this project, but you should work tight enough so the toy is shaped well and the stuffing is not visible. Choose needles 2-3 mm smaller than the size recommended on the yarn label.

It takes up to two hours to create one toy.

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