Cat Ball

This pattern was inspired by the fact that I simply don't have enough toys for my small calico kitten. She is so easily entertained that this ball has kept her entertained for hours.

- Materials -

Small amount of worsted weight yarn - I used scraps of Caron Simply Soft that I had used for a larger project.

Several cotton balls - I believe I used 5 or 6.

Small bell - These can be purchased at any craft store (Michaels, Joann Fabrics, Hobby Lobby, etc.).

1 Size G/4.00mm crochet hook.

1 locking stitch marker. 

1 yarn or tapestry needle.

Optional - Cat Nip to place inside ball.

- Stitch Reference -

sc - single crochet 

yo - yarn over

sc2tog - single crochet 2 together 

ch - chain

st - stitch

Rep - repeat

 slst - slip stitch

sc2tog instructions - Insert hook into stitch, yo, pull up loop onto hook, insert hook into next stitch, yo, pull up loop onto hook, yo, pull through all three loops. This will create a decrease in stitches.

**At the end of each round, remove stitch marker and make the indicated number of stitches in the stitch from the previous round. Place the stitch marker in the last stitch of the round you just finished.**

- Round 1 -

ch 2, make 6 sc in 2nd ch from the hook. Place stitch marker in 6th stitch. This will allow you to keep track of where the beginning of the round is without having to make joins. (6 sts.)

- Round 2 - 

2 sc in each st around (12 sts.)

- Round 3 -

*1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st*. Rep from * to * around. (18 sts.)

- Round 4 -

*1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st*. Rep from * to * around. (24 sts.)

- Round 5 - 

*1 sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st*. Rep from * to * around. (30 sts.)

- Round 6 - 

*1 sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st*. Rep from * to * around. (36 sts.)

- Round 7 - 

Sc in each st around (36 sts.)

- Round 8 - 

*1 sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog*. Rep from * to * around. (30 sts.)

- Round 9 - 

*1 sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog*. Rep from * to * around. (24 sts.)

- Round 10 -

*1 sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog*. Rep from * to * around. (18 sts.)

- Round 11 - 

*1 sc in next st, sc2tog*. Rep from * to * around. (12 sts.)

At this point, stuff the ball with the cotton balls, bell, and cat nip.

- Round 12 - 

Sc2tog around. (6 sts.)

- Finishing - 

To close opening, you can either slst the opening closed, or you can use your tapestry needle to sew it closed. Weave in ends and let your kitty enjoy.