Not one half decent cat owner or their kittens need more cat toys. However, we all know it’s oh so fun to introduce a fancy new one into the mix, then subsequently watch it tossed aside and neglected for the rest of time. Also, the process for this DIY was quite the good time for Gilligan. You know, with string and felt and fabric flying around.
You will need these:
Wooden or Plastic Knitting needles (I used 10 1/2 inch)
Twine (it’s best to have two colors!)
Felt (in your choice of colors) cut to strips measuring 1 inch wide and 8 inches long
Scissors
You will do this:
1) Stack felt strips and fold stack in half
2) Tie folded strips together at hinged end 3/4″ down
3) Wrap twine around and around a few more times and know to create a tight tie
4) Cut each 1″ felt strip into three to create a fringe effect
5) Cut three strands of twine in your choice of colors to a length of 2 1/2 feet and knot on one end
6) Braid. I put the knotted end under the leg of the couch to hold while I braided!
7) Using sharp scissors, score the knitting needle under the “head” of the knitting needle. This will ensure no slipping and sliding of twine.
8) Knot braid and flyer to the knitting needle
9) Play with kitten