Catnip Mouse Toy | Cats Protection Charity Pattern Knitting Pattern

Catnip Mouse Toy | Cats Protection Charity Pattern

Difficulty

Beginner
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Lauren O’Farrell
Needle Size

US 4 / 3.5mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Knit, Purl

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

Meet Captain Catbattler, a colourful catnip mouse crafted by designer Lauren O’Farrell.

The notorious Captain Cat-Battler is a veteran of cat vs mouse conflict. Since the dawn of time, rodents and their feline foe have pitted their wits against one another. Captain Cat-Battler is a handmade hero of mousekind, keeping the cats of the world on their furry toes with his cunning and his defiant squeak.

Captain Cat-Battler was originally designed by Lauren O’Farrell for Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. The pattern now helps to raise vital funds for Cats Protection.

You can find out more about the work of Cats Protection charity and donate today at .cats.org.uk

Sizing

10cm (4”) approx. from nose tip to start of tail

What you need

Knitting needles, 3.5mm
Yarn: 15g Acrylic DK (body): any colour will do but use of CP’s colours (black or blue and yellow) preferred; 15g Acrylic DK (body, eye and eye patch): please see comment above about colours; 15g Pink Acrylic DK (ears, nose and tail)
Stuffing (innards)
Small squeaker (optional)
Catnip pouch (optional)
Fierce feline-fighting determination (essential)

About the charity

Cats Protection help thousands of cats and kittens every year through our network of dedicated volunteers, from finding them loving homes to offering advice and support to owners. You can find out more about the charity and how to make a donation at www.cats.org.uk

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