Star Cat Toy – A Free Crochet Pattern

I cannot believe it is the end of July already. I love Christmas in July and this was the perfect opportunity to make a fun star cat toy for Mr. Snicklefritz (he is pictured further down on this post).

I love stars, and this quick pattern would be great as a cat toy or to decorate any gift for the holidays. I have even included instructions so it can hang on a tree, door or anywhere.

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ABBREVIATIONS:

• MC – Magic Circle
• ch – chain
• st – stitch
• sl st – slip stitch
• sc – single crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• dc – double crochet
• tr – treble (triple) crochet
• dtr – double treble crochet
• sk – skip
• inc – increase (2 sc in one st)

MATERIALS:

• G/4mm hook
• Approx. 15 yards of ww (#4) yarn. I used stash yarn in the colors red and green.
• Darning needle
• Tape measure
• Scissors
• Stitch Marker
• Catnip (optional)

NOTES:

• This pattern is written in US terms.
• This pattern is worked in the round.
• Ch 1 does not count at a stitch.
• Option: you can add some catnip just before you finished crocheting the star together.
• Option: To make a tree ornament, after you have finished crocheting the two stars together, ch 25 in your last st and sl st into the first st.

Dimensions: Approx. 4″ x 4″

Gauge: Gauge is not important for this pattern.

**If you want to learn more about gauge with a detailed photo tutorial to walk you though it, check out the All about Gauge Page.

If you would like to pin the Star Cat Toy pattern on Pinterest click the photo below.

To purchase an easy to print pattern PDF on Ravelry, that includes a step by step photo tutorial of how to make each star point and crochet them together, click the graphic above.

TESTER PHOTOS

I could not have brought the Star Cat Toy pattern to life without the help of my fabulous testing team! Check out all of their color combinations below!

Lets Get Started!

To learn how to crochet any of the stitches (including MC) used in this pattern there is a step by step photo tutorial on The Basic Crochet Stitches Page.

Star – Make 2

Round 1: With green, place 5 sc in MC. Sl st to first st. (5)

Round 2: Ch 1, inc in each st around. Sl st to first st. (10)

Round 3: Ch 1, inc in each st around. Sl st to first st. (20)

Round 4: Ch 1, *3 sc, inc* repeat from * to * around. Sl st to first st. (25)

Round 5: *Ch 7, sl st in second ch from hook, sc, hdc, dc, tr, dtr, sk 3 st (on the circle), sl st in in the next 2 st* repeat from * to * around. Place your last sl st in your first st. (5 points) Cut yarn and weave in ends.

Finishing Instructions:

Place both stars in top of each other, making sure the wrong sides are facing each other. Start in the same st you finished row 5.

With red, sl st through both stitches of each star all the way around. You will be going through the top of the stitch on one star and the ch (bottom of st) on the other.

NOTE: before you finish crocheting the last point together, you can add some cat nip in the middle for your furry friend, or add a little stuffing.

If you would like to hang the star on something, when you finish the last sl st, ch 25 and sl st into the same st. Cut yarn and weave in ends!

Congratulations! You have just completed your star cat toy! I hope you enjoyed this quick make!

I would love to see and share your stars! You can tag me on Instagram @pretty.pine.tree.crochet and use the hashtag #CrochetStarCatToy or share on Facebook tagging the Pine Tree Crochet page.

The star cat toy is a Pine Tree Crochet original pattern. Please do not copy any part of this pattern, use the photos as your own or claim the pattern as you own. Please link back to the blog to allow others to enjoy this pattern.

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