11/12/2017 Pet supplies Share
We bring to your attention DIY cat toys. They will help your cat spend a couple of hours a day playing. True, if you don’t like noise, then place them where it won’t disturb you. Homemade toys from scrap materials are a good opportunity to please and entertain your kitten or seals.
Top ideas
Toys can be simple to make, such as balls or pencils on strings, or complex. For example, you can create an interactive toy with your own hands that will not only allow your cat to enjoy outdoor games, but also develop its intellectual abilities.
A variety of soft toys, rattles and mazes will also delight the playful hunter, brightening up her leisure time. In addition, the pet needs to relax somewhere, because it can start playing with your hands. Making them is not at all difficult; any kind of improvised materials will do.
Soft
Many pussies love soft toys for the reason that they can be easily grabbed by releasing their claws when playing. Cats especially like to cling to a toy by catching it, because this is what imitates their hunting in the wild. Let's consider several options for creating soft toys with your own hands. By the way, a soft house with your own hands is an excellent and simple solution.
How to sew a mouse (with a pattern)?
To create a mouse, you will need a special template, according to which you need to cut a pattern from the fabric. If you choose fabric of different textures and colors, it will be much more interesting for the animal.
- Tail. Cut out a bunch of fabric measuring 2.5 x 10 cm. Or use a simple piece of lace.
- Ears. Cut a small piece of fabric into a triangular shape, then pin the side corners together.
- Corpuscle. We sew two pieces of fabric from the templates along the edge, stuffing cotton wool or synthetic padding inside. Any soft filler will do. Sew up the rest of the template.
- Completion. When all the parts are ready, all that remains is to assemble the toy by sewing on the necessary parts. For the eyes, you can use regular beads and glue them in place. Tie the ponytail with a knot at the end for beauty. The mouse toy is ready!
Puppet toy
An easy to make but interesting puppet toy is another entertainment option for your pet. To make it you will need a regular toy with filling, a stick and glue.
If the toy is ready, then it is enough to slightly cut the edge of the toy, insert a stick there, and securely glue the ends of the material to the stick. It is important that the filler does not come out of the toy. At the same time, its excess, if any, should be removed.
Pompom for a kitten
This entertainment option is ideal for kittens of any age.
To make a pompom you will need: fabric, string, scissors. Take two small pieces of fabric of different colors. Cut them into strips of equal size. Gather them into a bun and fold them several times. Tie tightly with a string in the middle and secure with a knot. Spread the strips in different directions. Tie a long string or strip of fabric to the finished product to play with the kitten.
Scented toy
A fragrant toy is another fun option for your pet. The special aroma of catnip will attract her to the product. Consumables:
- Textile
- Scissors
- Needle and thread
- Cat mint
- Packet scraps
The toy can have absolutely any shape, for example in the form of a cube, a mouse or a fish. Sew a pattern from the desired template. Place some rustling material inside, such as torn pieces of bags.
Place catnip inside and sew up the finished product. It is important that the cutting area is not visible; it is best to use internal stitches, otherwise the animal will tear the toy apart in search of a tasty smell.
It should be noted that fragrances for cats are a separate topic. Properly used scents can help teach your cat to go to the toilet where it is supposed to - more details here.
Rattles
In nature, cats rely heavily on sound.
That is why creating a rattle toy will be a good fun option for your pet. You will need any small plastic container. Beads and other sound-producing objects, tape or glue, lid. Place bells and other small parts inside a clean plastic container. If there are labels on it, they should be removed. The surface of the toy must be smooth and clean.
Cover the top with a lid or other object and glue tightly or wrap with tape. You can paint the item in a bright color so that it attracts the animal's attention. The rattle is ready!
Interactive toys: what are they?
Interactive toys for pets have become especially popular recently. They represent a kind of puzzle that the cat must solve in order to receive a treat. They look different, in the form of all possible labyrinths or traps, tubes or boxes with holes.
Their only task is to force the cat to solve the problem in a logical way. This is presented in the form of a fun game. Since cats are inquisitive and inquisitive animals, they happily take on a new task. You can buy such a toy at a pet store or make it yourself using your imagination.
Labyrinth - a homemade simple option
One of the popular types of interactive toys is a labyrinth. To create it you will need all the available tools that can serve as an obstacle for the cat, as well as tape to connect them together.
It is most convenient to use pieces of plywood and planks, large cardboard boxes. A treat hidden in an egg container, a plastic cup or other small container is suitable as bait.
From pipes
If you still have plumbing pipes after repairs, then there is no need to throw them away; they will be an ideal solution for creating an interactive toy for your pet.
To create, you will need four plastic pipe bends and a drill with a special attachment. By closing the pieces of pipes, you will get a closed circle. Using a drill, you need to make small holes where only the cat's paw can fit. Launch a rolling ringing object, a ball, into the maze. The edges of the pipe holes must be processed so that the cat does not get hurt when sticking its paw through.
Master class for children “Craft from yarn and paper “Kitten”
Kibets Marina Yuryevna
Master class for children “Craft from yarn and paper “Kitten”
Master class for children “Kitten” made of yarn and paper.
Almost every one of us has a furry and beloved miracle. A cat is a proud, independent and graceful creature, but we love and cherish our furry pets.
Children love little kittens very much. The children and I decided that we should have a cat in our group who would help us solve a problem situation in class, tell us the benefits of milk, play an outdoor game with the children, and sing a song before bedtime.
Goals: familiarization and production of a new type of crafts using technology:
- develop creative imagination, cognitive activity, fine motor skills, hand coordination in children.
- develop attention, accuracy, and frugality in children;
- strengthen skills in working with scissors.
Materials for work:
Packaging cardboard (corrugated)
Preliminary work: I first cut out the shapes of the kitten from packaging cardboard. We make 2 cuts at the bottom so that the figure can stand.
We start by painting our kitten with watercolors.
Then we draw the kitten’s face.
We outline the ears with a black marker, draw eyes and whiskers for the kitten.
A notch is cut on the neck with scissors. We fasten one end of a colored wool thread to the neckline and wrap it around the kitten's neck.
Simple options
Sometimes there are no available materials nearby to create complex entertainment for the amusement of a cat. What to do then? The simplest, most common materials that can be found in any home are suitable for creating toys. Making simple toys does not require much time or expense, but it brings a lot of joy.
Corks, balls, balls, made of fabric
For playful cats, any objects that roll and attract the attention of predators are suitable.
Ordinary corks, small ping pong balls, and various balls, both ringing and soft, may be useful. And of course, a ball of thread is one of the most fun things for a cat. In this case, the end of the ball must be tightly secured so that it does not roll out throughout the house. Fun fun will keep your pet busy for a long time.
From paper, bags
Plain paper can serve as a toy for your cat. You just need to crumple it up and tie it with a string, crushing it in the middle. The cat will be happy to chase a new toy. Large paper bags are also a favorite place for pet ponytails. If you throw some toy into them, then the pussy's delight will know no bounds. We recommend learning how you can make a paper house - here.
Bright shreds for a cat
If you put catnip inside the shreds, your cat will go crazy about them.
Cut the pieces into square shapes. Foam rubber, scraps of fabric, and thread are suitable for filling them. To make the bag arouse the cat's increased interest, you can put a little catnip inside it.
Safety
When you get carried away with the game, you can easily forget about safety. When creating toys, it is important to remember that if there is active contact with the part, the cat can get hurt, so there should not be any sharp corners or objects, and the stuffing should not stick out from the toy.
Also, the toy cannot be coated with chemically active compounds, since the animal is likely to put it in its mouth and try to chew it. All threads and seams must be created in such a way that the cat cannot tear them.
With some toys it is better not to leave the pet alone, using only group games with the owner from which the pussy will be delighted.
Why cats need toys
A cat is a predatory animal by nature, which needs to constantly move and hunt for prey. Therefore, active games are not only entertainment, but also a necessity of life. Many owners, due to their busy lives, cannot constantly entertain their furry pet. In this case, you should purchase appropriate gaming products that will help your pet occupy himself independently for some time.
If the cat is left alone, its leisure time should be occupied with various toys.
The main reasons for purchasing cat toys:
- maintain good physical shape of the animal - during games, muscles are strengthened and blood circulation improves;
- satisfy “predatory” instincts;
- protect the house from the pranks of a bored pet;
- help an animal left alone get rid of depression;
- promotes cat mental activity;
- help curb aggression towards another pet living in the neighborhood;
- Strengthens the relationship between cat and owner.
Pipe
So, what kind of design is this? This cat toy is a type of educational toy; it is a closed tube with holes the size of tennis balls. There are several of the same balls inside. The cat enjoys playing with them, rolling them around and trying to catch them out of the pipe.
Making a toy
You need four plastic sewer pipes, more precisely, pipe corners with a diameter of about 20 cm, as well as a flexible plastic tube (cambric type) to secure the cut holes and improve them.
Wrap two or three turns of electrical tape around the narrower edge of the pipe. Cut two holes in each corner. We connect the pipes, tightly fitting each other into a single structure.
On the cambric we make a cut lengthwise and tighten each hole, we get holes that are safe for the cat, into which you can climb with your paw and play.
You can also put crumpled paper candy wrappers into the toy; tailed pets play with them with pleasure. True, you will have to collect garbage around the apartment more often. Such a toy for a cat can be bought ready-made in a store, but its cost will be more than 10 times more expensive than one made by yourself.
Homemade cat toy. Cheap and easy homemade cat toy
Mazes and puzzles
Flickr.com Educational toys are becoming increasingly popular among cat lovers.
These are labyrinths and puzzles with balls hidden inside, multi-level tracks, at the end of which the animal expects a prize: a mouse, a catnip ball, or some other thing. Such toys can occupy a cat's attention for a long time. This is a great way to entertain the animal while the owner is at work. But here, too, an important condition must be met - production must eventually become available.
The option with labyrinths and puzzles, in which the ball is locked tightly and the cat can only chase it inside without a chance to get it, is harmful to the mental health of the pet.
By the way, you can make such attractive toys yourself. For example, from cardboard boxes, cutting several holes in them into which a paw can fit. And cut plastic bottles connected with tape make an excellent labyrinth.
What should a toy be like?
Cats are great at inventing their own entertainment - they go hunting for a piece of bread or cheese (and then hide it or lose it). A special pleasure is chasing a fly that carelessly flew into the house. Ride on the parquet floor in the owner's slippers, and take a sweet doze there.
Scented toys
To make the cat immediately interested in the gift, you can make a “fragrant toy”.
- Two identical parts are cut out from dense fabric (felt, cotton, linen) according to patterns. Mark the beginning and end of the seam. Sew along the reverse side by hand or by machine. Turning the workpiece right side out, fill it with pieces of “crispy” polyethylene and dry “catnip” through the unsewn hole. After this, the hole is sewn up using a hand stitch. Such a cute trifle is complemented with laces, ribbons, and pompoms.
- It’s even easier - pour the filler into a mitten or baby’s sock that is left without a pair. Tie the open edge together with a strong thread and secure.
- A cat will also be interested in a simple “fragrant bundle” with catnip (this is the name of the herb) made of thick flax.
Teasing toys
It's not just animals who love teasing. People are also not averse to playing around with a kitten. It can be:
- Bow on a string.
- “Fishing rod” with pompoms or felt feathers.
- A hanging teaser made from a cardboard paper towel tube (or something else). It is enough to make 5-7 small holes into which to fasten multi-colored feathers. Thread a string or ribbon through the pipe. Tie a knot and hang the toy on the door handle or chair armrest. The movement of air will make the feathers flutter, and the animal will be busy for some time.
Fun rattles
To know where the kitten is, a sound rattle toy will come to the rescue.
- The simplest option is to pour beans, peas, small pebbles, and large beads into a plastic bottle. It won't take much - just cover the bottom. Lubricate the neck with glue. This must be done carefully so that the glue does not protrude from under the lid. Close tightly. Operating time is 10 minutes, 8 of which will be spent searching for the container and filler.
- This rattle looks more complicated, but much more impressive, if you tie it with yarn.
- Wrapped in sisal or twine, it is no longer just a rattle, but a mini scratching post.
- By connecting 3-5 Kinder Surprise boxes containing bells with a cord, you can get another sound trinket.
Cat and mouse - game under the sofa
Cats love to play - everyone knows that. DIY cat toys are a good idea. One of their favorite games is to push a ping pong ball under the sofa and try to fish it out from all angles. So the idea arose - why not make such a toy - a cat and a mouse (game under the sofa).
There was only one question - how to make sure that the toy could be returned from under the sofa. After all, the balls roll very far and eventually get lost. There was one more question: to make your own “sofa” for a cat, which, while playing, clings to the fabric with its claws (and, accordingly, spoils the sofa itself).
A toy mouse and a return mechanism are used as a running mouse. The return mechanism is a metal tape measure, it can be bought for 100 rubles. at any newsstand. Do-it-yourself interactive cat toys in pet stores cost the same as toys for children (a lot). We will do no worse.
We crochet a cat, a selection of author's patterns, descriptions and master classes
Handmade products are very popular nowadays. Standard gifts no longer surprise anyone, so presenting the hero of the occasion with an original soft toy, made in accordance with his tastes, is always more interesting. All that remains is to choose what a person might like.
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Crochet cat
Among soft crocheted toys, one of the first places is occupied by cats, cats and kittens of different sizes and shapes. It's a comfortable look that everyone loves. Crocheted cats can be decorated according to the occasion, complemented with accessories, and original surprises can be created based on this image.
If you want to knit a cat, here you can find:
- Various descriptions of knitting.
- Step-by-step diagrams for creating nice accessories.
- Instructions for making keychains and knitted jewelry.
Knitted cats and cats can be given as the main gift, and can be added to another one. Children are always happy to receive a kitten as a gift. This is also pleasant for many adults, regardless of status and social status.
Fat cat crochet, lesson for beginners
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Pros of crocheted toys
Crocheting helps to achieve a textured surface of the product. This is very valuable if the gift is intended for a child. For kids, you can create toys from textured yarn with tactile details. They will be able to massage their fingers and palm during games, which has a beneficial effect on fine motor skills responsible for thinking and speech development.
A soft knitted toy can be squeezed as you like - it will not break and will help train your hands. A variety of hypoallergenic knitting materials allows you to choose something that will not cause harm to the owner.
Crochet cat - amigurumi toy, video tutorial part 1
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Crochet cat - amigurumi toy, video tutorial part 2
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There are many original gift ideas for adults. A cute soft crocheted cat can have the features of the future owner and symbolize his hobby. Great pleasure can be gained from contemplating frame toys that are intended for use as interior decoration.
Decide what the future toy should look like. Then choose any of the schemes presented on our website and start creating.
Miniature rattle
The next cat toy idea is to create a rattle.
The sound-making beads inside will attract the pussy's attention.
The cat will chase her like prey and try to catch her.
To create a toy you will need:
- medicine bottle;
- beads or other elements that will rattle inside;
- cover and/or tape.
Wash the empty jar; if there is a label, remove it.
Then place the beads inside.
Alternatively, you can use any small items such as seeds or bells.
The toy must be tightly closed so that the cat cannot reach the contents.
If the lid is not tight enough, you can wrap the neck with regular tape.
Soft toy for cat
Pet owners should remember that cats need attention and care. Original and exciting mouse toys will delight any cat. You can make such toys yourself from scrap materials. Moreover, if you choose colorful and bright materials, then such toys will be able to overcome the apathetic mood of even the most boring and clumsy cat. After all, if the cat is bored, and at the same time she is an active lady, then she will try to bite you once again on the hand or leg, and run around the entire apartment. Such toys will help solve the problem of boredom for a long time.
In this case, it is completely useless to purchase expensive toys; as practice shows, most often expensive toys only last for two to three days. Therefore, you can make many similar toys, diversifying them with your imagination.
For work you will need the following materials:
- beads for eyes
- pattern
- cotton wool or padding polyester
- the fabric is varied, preferably bright, it can be cotton, wool, etc.
- needle
- threads
- laces
- iron
- scissors
We cut out a pattern from a piece of fabric according to the template.
First you need to cut out one side part, and therefore one bottom part. The fabric can be chosen in different colors and textures, so the side can be one color and the bottom another. Then we can turn the template over and cut out the remaining parts.
For the ponytail, we need to outline a rectangle on fabric measuring 2.5x10 cm and cut it out; you can also use a simple lace for the ponytail.
Now you need to make the ears, cut them out of the fabric and apply the two parts for the ears to each other with the wrong side.
If we make the tail from fabric, then you need to fold the rectangle in half lengthwise and fasten it with a seam, leaving an allowance of 5 mm. The ends of the strip should not be sewn together to turn the tail out. Now you can start sewing together all the parts for the mouse body. We attach the parts to each other and stitch them, do not forget that you need to fold them right sides together, with an allowance of 5 mm, then leave a hole on the back so that you can then stuff the toy with padding polyester. We turn it inside out and stuff it with padding polyester, insert the tail into the hole, sew everything tightly with a hidden seam and tie the tip of the tail with a knot.
We take the ears, fold the parts for them in half and sew them to the body with small stitches. It is recommended to make the eyes with a line stitch, but you can also sew on beads, but it is worth remembering that these are small parts and they must be sewn securely; if you are not sure, then just make a line stitch. Now the mouse toy is ready.
HAND MADE Mouse for cat
Simple DIY cat toys are a good idea. In order to please and entertain your cat, you don’t have to spend money; we’ll show you how to make a heart-shaped mouse stuffed with catnip and other toys for your pet from available materials. To prevent your cat from getting bored and spoiling his home environment, make several toys for him with your own hands.
Cat - a toy made of threads
You can make different toys from knitting threads. Using threads of different colors, it is easy to make a bear cub or a chicken, a bunny or a piglet. Making such toys does not take much time. For example, even a child can make a small funny cat.
To make this toy you will need:
— threads for knitting in white and black colors; - thick paper or cardboard; - compass; - sharp nail scissors; - needle and thread for sewing; - rope or thick decorative cord; - pink bead; - eyes for toys or black beads, - white felt, - pink satin ribbon; - thin lace in black or blue.
The procedure for making a cat toy.
1. On thick paper, draw two rings with an outer diameter of 6.5 cm and an inner diameter of 1.5 cm. Using nail scissors, carefully cut out the rings from the paper.
2. Place the rings together and wrap them tightly with white knitting threads until the inner hole of the ring is filled with threads.
3. Using sharp nail scissors, cut the threads along the edge of the rings.
4. Take a piece of white thread, stretch it between the rings, wrap it several times and tie it tightly into a knot.
5. Remove the paper rings and you will have a fluffy pom pom. Trim the pompom with scissors so that it acquires the correct round shape.
6. Now you need to make a black pompom, just a little smaller than the white one. To do this, cut out two rings from thick paper with an outer diameter of 6 cm and an inner diameter of 1.5 cm. Fold the paper rings together and wrap them tightly with black thread. Cut the threads along the edge. Take a piece of black thread, wrap it between the rings and tie it tightly. Remove the paper rings and you will have a small black pompom. Trim it with scissors.
7. Tie the black and white pompoms tightly together.
9. Take two pieces of rope or decorative cord, each 14 cm long. Tie a knot at the ends of the segments. These will make the front and back legs of the cat.
10. Try on the strings to the pompoms and sew them to the pompoms with a few stitches. In this case, you need to ensure that the length of the legs is the same.
11. Cut two small triangles from white felt - these will be the cat’s ears.
12. Try the ears on the head and secure them with a few stitches.
13. Sew on a pink bead nose. Glue on ready-made eyes purchased at a children's craft store (if there are no such eyes, you can sew two black beads).
14. Tie the cat a bow from a pink satin ribbon.
15. Take the lace, fold it in half and tie a knot at the end. Sew a lace to the head of the toy.
The thread toy is ready. Children can play with the cat, teenagers can use it as a pendant to decorate a bag or backpack, and this toy can also be hung in the car.
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Simple options
Sometimes there are no available materials nearby to create complex entertainment for the amusement of a cat. What to do then? The simplest, most common materials that can be found in any home are suitable for creating toys. Making simple toys does not require much time or expense, but it brings a lot of joy.
Corks, balls, balls, made of fabric
For playful cats, any objects that roll and attract the attention of predators are suitable. Ordinary corks, small ping pong balls, and various balls, both ringing and soft, may be useful. And of course, a ball of thread is one of the most fun things for a cat. In this case, the end of the ball must be tightly secured so that it does not roll out throughout the house. Fun fun will keep your pet busy for a long time.
From paper, bags
Plain paper can serve as a toy for your cat. You just need to crumple it up and tie it with a string, crushing it in the middle. The cat will be happy to chase a new toy. Large paper bags are also a favorite place for pet ponytails. If you throw some toy into them, then the pussy's delight will know no bounds. We recommend learning how you can make a paper house - here.
Sunny Bunnies - a simple interactive game
One of the most fun activities is available in summer, in sunny weather. All you have to do is take a small mirror and point it at the window. A bright highlight will appear on the wall - a sunbeam.
Point the mirror in different directions and the cat will chase it with delight. Despite the prostate, this interactive game allows the animal to develop its hunting skills and logic.
Meter tape
If you have a regular measuring tape on hand, then you can safely pick it up. Cats love to play, chasing her throughout the apartment, putting on a whole show for their owners.
From the box
Large boxes are a great place for felines to play. Not only do they love to sleep in them, but they can also frolic very well, especially if you make holes in the box and throw a small rolling and ringing ball into it. It’s just as easy to build a cardboard house as this toy.
Pencils
An ordinary set of pencils can serve as a reason for active and fun fun. You just have to break off the leads before use so that your pussy doesn’t get hurt accidentally while playing. Throw pencils to your cat and watch him chase them, or tie a pencil on a string for some exciting fun.
Programs about animals, birds (with video!)
Many pet owners think that animals do not like to watch TV and do not take the images on it seriously. However, it is not. Experiment and turn on a program for your pussy about its closest relatives from the world of wildlife, and watch how it watches with surprise and delight what is happening on the monitor screen. Below you can find a video that you can play for your pet.
Why is it necessary to play with a cat?
Each cat has its own habits, habits and character. Therefore, owners have to take into account the wishes of their pets and be able to cope with communication problems. To solve these issues, toys exist.
- Hyperactive people need to be able to calm down. Melancholic people, on the contrary, are forced to run, jump, and move as much as possible. It is useful for both to engage in active games at least 20 minutes a day.
- The opinion that if several animals live in a house, then they are not bored, is fundamentally wrong. Not everything is so simple - civil strife and aggression begin.
- Games help cats realize their hunting instincts.
- Kittens, while playing, strengthen their muscles, develop dexterity and reaction speed. This is the only way a strong, healthy animal grows.
- If your pet's leisure time is properly planned and he has enough entertainment, this will help preserve the furniture.
- People love to play too, so why not do this important activity together?
A little about the herb catnip (catnip)
Why do most cats love catnip grass so much? Veterinarians say that catnip is a cat's cure for stress. Now many products are produced for cats using this plant: various sticks, balls, toys. There are even drops that are used to drip onto the scratching post - this is how the cat gets used to sharpening its claws and not damaging the furniture.
If the cat has no appetite, catnip is recommended as a food supplement. Add a pinch of dried or fresh herbs. Catnip is also an anthelmintic. Catnip is sold at any pet store; you can plant it at home in a pot. At the same time, you need to make sure that the cat does not eat it all at once, and there is no doubt that he will like it.
On video: why cats love catnip.
Soft pompoms
Pom-poms are classic toys for cats.
Pompoms on a string are the favorite toy of many cats, which they do not get tired of for a long time. Ready-made toys can be hung on the doorknob so that the cat tries to get them.
Pompoms on the door are very attractive to cats.
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Cat fishing rod
DIY cat fishing rod.
A thin wooden stick, strong thread and strips of thin fabric are all you need to make a cat fishing rod. Fold the fabric overlapping and use a needle to thread the thread through the strips. Tie the free end of the thread around the stick.
When the issue of entertaining cats is resolved, a lot of free time is freed up. Why not spend it on improving the interior of your home? For example, check out 15 tricks that will turn a nursery into a child’s dream room.
The second life of the remains of water pipes
DIY toy made from PVC pipes.
You can make a do-it-yourself cat toy from leftover water pipes. You just need to connect them using corner elements, which are sold at any hardware store. You will also need to cut holes in the pipes slightly larger than a cat’s paw, and put various little things inside. The cat will try to get them.
Heart mouse for a cat - master class
From any piece of fabric, leather, or suede you can make this heart-mouse for a cat. This toy can be filled with different “fillings” - you can take dry catnip, chamomile, wheatgrass, barley, oats. You cannot take plants that are poisonous to cats: datura, wormwood, hogweed, henbane, poppy. If you stuff your mouse with fresh grass, collect it away from the roads, in a clean area, and be sure to wash it in water and then dry it with a napkin.
So, we have decided on the filling, all that remains is to sew the mouse itself. You can sew several mice for your pet and fill them with different herbs - then you can determine exactly what attracts your cat more. We offer you our master class on sewing a mouse step by step.
- Fabric (small pieces).
- Grass.
- Sample.
- Needle, scissors, thread.
- A stick or pencil for stuffing the “mouse”.
- Tailor's pins.
- Rope.
- Thick needle.
We print or draw the toy pattern by hand. The dotted line indicates the line along which we will sew 2 parts. Using two points - the place that we are missing - we will turn the toy inside out through it.
Place the 2 parts of the mouse with the right sides facing inward. We pin the pattern with pins.
We cut a piece of rope equal to 16 cm. We need to insert the rope into the center of the heart so that it protrudes 1 cm.
We insert a piece of rope inside two parts of the toy.
Let's see: we will sew on the wrong side, we have already inserted the “tail” of the mouse. Don't forget to leave an unstitched section for turning the toy inside out.
We sewed 2 parts and turned them right side out. We fill the toy with chopped grass through the unstitched area; it is more convenient to do this through a funnel.
We compact the grass with a stick or pencil more firmly, let the mouse be plump.
Sew up the remaining hole. We take a thick needle and thread a rope into the eye. This will be a mouse's whisker.
We tie thick knots at both ends of the mustache. Tie more knots - it will be more interesting for the cat to untangle them.
You can sew 2 eyes from felt, but this is not necessary. Even without this, the cat will understand that it is a mouse; everything on the mouse is in place: the mustache and the tail.
How to crochet a cat, descriptions from our website
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We offer to knit a warm-hearted cat into whom you will invest all your love while working. The cat is knitted according to the scheme of Vera Izgrebina with modifications by Vera Lepekhina. This sweet-hearted cat can be your valentine to your loved one. You can knit cats
How to knit Simon the cat from plush yarn
The author of the description is Ekaterina Gorban (@veselko_h.made). To make a cat you will need almost two skeins of gray Himalaya Dolphin Baby yarn, a little white and a No. 4 hook. Marker, filler, a little black floss, needle, nose size 16*20 mm, eyes on
Teddy cat, free description
To knit a cat you will need the following materials: Himalaya Dolphin Baby yarn (any other plush yarn) 1 skein of the main color; Less than half a skein of yarn of a different color for the paws Yarn for a scarf of any color, optional; Yarn
How to knit a silver TABBI cat with a fish
Artwork by Alise Crochet. Technique: amigurumi crochet, jacquard knitting method. Size: height 22 cm. Materials: Kamtex KT “Soft cotton” yarn, filling, 8 mm eyes with safe fastening, hook No. 3. Model description source: author Hain Chan, translation by la_sorciere. I've been wanting to knit this cat for a long time. The author of Hain Chan has all the animals in this style,
How to tie a kitten Woof
Not long ago I read bewilderment in the eyes of my cat: why is there not a single representative of the cat family among the related toys? This bewilderment was expressed not only in his eyes, but also in the methodical throwing off of all the knitted toys
The cat toy by the trash can is crocheted. Crochet cat, description:
How to crochet Hello Kitty amigurumi
Master class from Larisa (Rozetka). Larisa will tell you how to knit a Hello Kitty amigurumi toy. This is a “translation” of the diagrams with some explanations. Because You can’t do detailed explanations on one piece of paper, but there are enough details here - I decided to make a small one
How to crochet Cat Amineko
Funny cat Amineko! First of all, the head and torso are knitted. The knitting pattern for the individual pieces is quite simple. Head. From the first 6 loops we knit 12. Also in the next rows we add 6 loops in each until we get 48
How to knit a round cat - anti-stress pear
My name is Irina. I've been knitting toys recently. one might say, the first steps. I have already knitted kittens for all my friends. The description can be found on the Internet on various sites. I don't know the author. The toy is called an anti-stress cat. I knitted just according to the picture. Easily
Knitted cat - the work of Irina Leonova
Hello. My name is Irina. I learned to crochet at the age of 7. Because As a child, I was not interested in knitting blouses and skirts, so I started knitting toys. I have never used ready-made diagrams and do not use them. Everyone
How to knit a fur cat, master class!
Hello! My name is Olga Klimenkova. I want to tell you how to knit a toy from fur strips (fur knitting). Toy: blue kitten. Technique: fur knitting. You will need: acrylic yarn 100 g, natural fur, padding polyester, thread with needle, hook 2.1 mm, beads
Rainbow cats, how to crochet
There is also a good sign - tri-colored cats bring good luck to their owners, and such a beautiful rainbow cat, especially made by your own hands, will also bring you a lot of positive emotions. To knit cats you will need: - 50 g
Filet napkin “Cat-bayun”. Cotton threads. Size 50cm by 30cm. Knitted: double crochets and chain stitches. The color is dark burgundy. Suitable for creating coziness in an apartment or country house. Napkin knitting pattern: Loin knitting technique:
Cardboard houses are allowed, cardboard toys and threads are not.
Kittens, like children, try everything, so it makes sense to exclude small cardboard toys and various kinds of thread pompoms until they are one year old. Kittens can choke on string or small pieces of cardboard. But no cat will remain indifferent to large cardboard boxes. Especially if it is corrugated cardboard from which the house is made. They won’t chew, but they will happily hide and scratch.
The technology is the simplest - using a cutter using a thread secured in the center, we successively cut out several circles and rings. The circles are the roof, we cut the rings, and, pushing them apart (so that the overlap appears as in the photo), we assemble the hut. It is better to secure the structure with a strong thread and a thick needle; you should not use staplers.
It’s even easier to take some fabric (preferably brightly colored flannel), three slats (you can use the long handle of a broken plastic mop or something similar). Depending on the piece of fabric, cut it into triangles or sew slats into a single piece. There is no need to make a floor; just a bedding is enough, which will be easier to clean. We connect the slats in the upper part, decorating to taste, and the elegant home for the cat is ready.
DIY cat toys
There are many possibilities to make cat toys from available materials. You can buy a paper bag for 8 rubles in any large store (Auchan, OK) - we are sure that this will be an excellent opportunity to keep your cat busy. Various sticks, pencils, balls of any size. You can make something yourself from what you have in the house.
Candy toy
The next master class is DIY kitten toys. To make it, you need 2 parts: a paper tube from used foil or paper towels and corrugated or any rustling paper.
Cut a small piece from the paper core.
Use a thread to pull the rustling paper.
Insert it into the sleeve - that’s it, the cat toy is ready! You can start the game.
Toy made from a regular bottle
Every home has an empty plastic drink bottle. We wash it, dry it, and wipe it dry.
We cut holes in the bottle - large and small. The holes should not be sharp - otherwise the cat may injure its paw. You can burn the edges with a lighter so that they are not sharp. We put a treat for cats in the bottle. The cat’s task is to get the treat with its paw. To be convincing, you can rattle the bottle and roll it on the floor. The interactive toy is ready.
Toys for kittens – should they be different from toys for cats?
Kittens are particularly playful. Like all children, they love to play with a variety of toys. But it is worth remembering that the entertainment of an adult cat is not suitable for a small kitten and can be dangerous.
Reference!
Small soft toys, sun bunny games and other safest ones are best suited for a kitten. But interactive games or games with bags and boxes are not suitable for a kitten.