Welcome to our cozy little corner of their internet, cat lovers! Today we’re talking crochet cat toys, where creativity and cuddles collide! If you’re a feline enthusiast and a craft lover, you’re in for a treat. In this article, we’ve rounded up 25 fabulous free patterns for crochet cat toys that will have your kitty pouncing with joy. 

What makes these projects the cat’s meow? Well, not only are they a breeze to whip up – perfect for those impromptu crafting cravings – but they’re also fantastic for using up scrap yarn that seems to multiply faster than a litter of kittens. It’s a win-win situation when it comes to these sweet crochet cat toy patterns: you get to declutter your yarn stash, and your feline friend gets a new treasure to bat around.

I mean, sure, you could just let your cat play with one of those little balls of yarn, but I think we can do better to keep your cat’s attention! Many of our featured patterns for crochet cat toys add a sprinkle of excitement with some feline-friendly extras. Picture this: a dash of catnip in the stuffing to send your kitty into a frenzy of delight, jingle bells for a playful soundtrack to their antics, or dangling ribbons for hours of fun.

So grab your trusty crochet hook, channel your inner cat whisperer, and let’s embark on a whimsical journey of crafting and catitude! Together, we’ll create crochet cat toys that will have your furry friend purring with pleasure and paw-sitively eager for more. Let the crocheting commence – it’s time to unleash the purr-sonalities of our beloved feline companions with these free crochet patterns!

Pickle Cat Toy

Kicker style toys, like this funny pickle, will inspire your kitties to roll on their backs and kick with their hind legs like little jackrabbits. A pickle might seem like a peculiar choice but the shape is perfect for optimal kicking. This project works up extra fast in a thick super bulky weight yarn. The pattern uses a combination of single crochet and bobble stitches. 

Designer: Yarnspirations Design Studio
Yarn: Bernat Forever Fleece (Super Bulky Weight #6)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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No Sew Cat Toy

Many classic crochet toys mimic the shapes of our whiskered companions’ favorite foods like these fun fish. The pattern uses mostly single crochet stitches but there are also half double, double, and treble crochet stitches involved in making the tails. For even more fun, add some catnip or a rattle inside. You could even attach the fish onto a thin rod with a length of string to make a kitty fishing pole. 

Designer: Café del Craft
Yarn: Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn! Solid (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Toy Mouse

These miniature mice are sure to tantalize your kitties with their floppy ears and dangling tails. With its soft texture and playful design, it’s the perfect toy to satisfy your cat’s natural hunting instincts. Plus, the inclusion of catnip ensures your furry companion will keep coming back for more playful pounces and purrs of contentment. You can make one using just single crochet stitches in continuous rounds.

Designer: Daisy and Storm
Yarn: DK Weight #3
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No Sew Fish Cat Toy

Funny fish bones are a great choice for crochet cat toys that your cat will enjoy and you will get a kick out of too. This project requires very little stuffing (in the fish head), but you can skip the stuffing altogether if you are worried about your cat redecorating the living room with it. The free pattern is made using mostly single crochet stitches with a few double crochet stitches involved in the tail, making it perfect for every skill level. 

Designer: Emily Ann
Yarn: Big Twist Value Solids (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Bouncing Rainbow Jellyfish Cat Toy

Long lauded as adorable gifts for infants, it turns out that crochet jellyfish also make adorable crochet cat toys! You can leave this jellyfish as is or follow the instructions for the door hanger option to make the jellyfish dangle enticingly. The pattern uses all the basic crochet stitches from single crochet to treble crochet.

Designer: Be A Crafter
Yarn: Worsted Weight #4
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Amigurumi Sardines Cat Toy

This pattern for surprisingly cute amigurumi sardines comes complete with instructions for making the little sardine tin to keep them in. Crochet cat toys that go the extra mile like that make especially great gifts. So why don’t you go ahead and spoil your friends who are cat owners with a fun toy for their little kittens? 

Designer: Lion Brand Yarn
Yarn: Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Cat Toys

You only need to know how to do two basic crochet stitches (single and double crochet) in order to make all 3 of these fun cat toys: a basic ball with enticing ribbon, a fish worked flat, and a cute little mouse. Be sure to scroll down to the bottom of the page to view an adorable video of the designer’s cat testing their new toys out.

Designer: Yemi and Co.
Yarn: Worsted Weight #4
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Mini Hot Dog Cat Toy

Think back to the last time your cat stared at you wistfully while you happily munched away on something that was decidedly not okay for kitties to eat. Now cats can have hot dogs just like their owners, but only when they are made with yarn. Just be sure to check with your kitty first to see if they like theirs with ketchup or mustard.

Designer: Melissa’s Crochet Patterns
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Amigurumi Fortune Cookie Cat Toy

I see good things in your cat’s future if you decide to make her an adorable fortune cookie toy! This pattern is super quick and easy to make using just single crochet stitches. The clever design features a hidden pocket where you can slip in a personalized message or a pinch of catnip for an extra dash of excitement.

Designer: Lion Brand Yarn
Yarn: Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Mouse Cat Toy

I know that we’ve already covered a couple of crochet cat toys in the shape of mice today, but I couldn’t resist this colorful pile of cuteness. Did you know that a group of mice is collectively referred to as a “nest” or a “mischief”? Now you can make your own mischief of mice using small amounts of yarn and single crochet stitches.

Designer: Bald Moose
Yarn: DK Weight #3
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Easy Cat Toy

As you can see, the next one of our crochet cat toys is kitten approved! Upcycle your empty paper towel and toilet paper rolls into irresistible toys for your best feline friends. These toys promise hours of fun with a compartment you can stuff other toys into, a stretchy spring, and a merry little jingle bell. The pattern works up quickly in double crochet stitches.

Designer: Dabbles & Babbles
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Star Cat Toy

Your cat will be the star of the show with a tempting star toy. Two stars are sandwiched together and slip stitched together with a contrasting color. The toy doesn’t need stuffing but you can certainly add a bit if you’d like. Even better, tuck some dried catnip inside to make the toy even more irresistible for your kitty.

Designer: Pine Tree Crochet
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Flower Ball Cat Toy

You could whip up a basic ball for your cat to bat around, or you could make this super cute flower ball instead. Endless opportunities for cute photos are sure to abound when you pick this adorable option. The pattern works up in a jiffy using an average weight yarn that you’ve almost certainly already got in your stash. You’ll be using single and double crochet stitches for this design.

Designer: With Alex
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Watermelon Catnip Cat Toy

I have to admit that the inclusion of cats in photos was a strong factor in deciding which patterns to include in this round-up! (Designers, take note.) Of course, this little watermelon toy is also cute enough to stand on its own. You are going to love how easy it is to make, since it’s basically just a single crochet circle folded in half.

Designer: Yarnbae
Yarn: Paintbox Yarns Cotton Aran (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Bunny Cat Toy

These kinds of toys with something on a string attached to a stick are my cats’ favorites. We call them kitty fishing poles in our house. This one has a very cute bunny on the end with a long red tail made with loop stitches that have been cut and fluffed up. The bunny itself is made using just single crochet stitches. Without the string and stick, it would make a great kicker toy.

Designer: Lake Elemzy
Yarn: DK Weight #3
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Butterfly Cat Toy

Visual learners who prefer following along with video tutorials will love this darling butterfly cat toy. The designer decided to attach their butterfly toy onto a long stretch of chain stitches so that she could dangle it enticingly in front of her cat. You could also make this butterfly into a kitty fishing pole. The pattern calls for just single crochet stitches.

Designer: Skein Spider
Yarn: 4 Seasons Marvel 8 ply (DK Weight #3)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Magical Mushroom Cat Toy

Mushrooms have been having a bit of a moment lately with the popularity of cottagecore styles. Now your kitty can get in on the fungus fun too with this cute mushroom cat toy. This pattern uses a variation of the single crochet stitch called the waistcoat stitch. It looks a bit like knitting and it makes for an extra tight fabric that won’t let any stuffing or cat nip leak out.

Designer: The Crafters Cauldon
Yarn: Yarn Bee Sugarwheel Cotton Solids (DK Weight #3)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Rattle Ball Cat Toy

Cats love to bat around a soft ball toy. Add a rattle inside and they’re sure to like it even more! This easy project works up quickly in bulky weight yarn. For this design, you’ll just be using single crochet stitches. It’s the perfect project for using up your smallest yarn scraps, because you won’t mind the numerous color changes when you can hide the tails inside the ball when you’re done.

Designer: Catventurous Crochet
Yarn: Bulky Weight #5
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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My Cat’s Favorite Mouse

A flat circle shape folded in half turns into a little mouse with the addition of ears and a tail. This style of crochet cat toys in the shape of mice is probably the easiest kind to make. You can make these toys with or without stuffing inside. Make multiples if your cat has the tendency to lose their toys under the couch or fridge.

Designer: NyanPon
Yarn: Lily Sugar’n Cream Solids & Denim (Worsted Weight #4)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Sushi Amigurumi Food Set

Calling all sushi lovers! Instill your good taste of food in your cat with this sensational amigurumi food set. There are many different kinds of sushi to choose from, or you can stitch up the entire smorgasbord and spoil your cat. Add a little catnip inside each one to make them extra tempting. The pattern calls for single crochet and puff stitches.

Designer: Ami Amour
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Jasmine Stitch Cat Ball Toy

Learn how to crochet the gorgeous jasmine stitch and make your cat an adorable ball toy while you’re at it as you follow along with this video tutorial. The jasmine stitch is made up entirely of puff stitches. Stitch placement can be a little tricky, but having a good visual to work off of will really help this concept stick in your brain. I wonder if you could hide little cat treats inside the holes of the ball?

Designer: Catventurous Crochet
Yarn: Worsted Weight #4
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Door Hanger Bouncy Cat Toy

Just imagine this hanging on a door knob. The springy body would make the ball jump up and down and wiggle all around it. In other words, your cat’s going to be obsessed with it! You could also put the loop of this cat toy around your wrist if you want to be more involved in your cat’s play. You can make one for your cat using just single crochet stitches.

Designer: Lion Brand Yarn
Yarn: Lion Brand Wool Ease Solids, Heathers, Twists (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Sparkly Catnip Ball Toy

You’ll need a specific kind of yarn to replicate the sparkly fuzziness of these ball toys. The yarn was actually designed for making dish scrubbies but it turns out that it also makes tantalizing cat toys! For this design, you’ll be using all half double crochet stitches, so you are sure to progress more quickly than when using the single crochet stitches more common for ball toys.

Designer: By Jenni Designs
Yarn: Red Heart Scrubby Sparkle (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Taco Cat Toy

Now you can recreate one of your favorite foods in crochet form with this super cute taco cat toy. This small toy is a great size for your cat to bat back and forth or carry around in their mouth. You can make this taco toy with or without stuffing. The pattern is quick and easy to make using just single crochet stitches.

Designer: Kristen Stevenson
Yarn: Worsted Weight #4
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Catnip Squids

The long bodies of these squids make them great kicker style toys. The dangly squid legs are sure to drive your cat wild and inspire lots of playtime. You can keep them unadorned as shown or add some personality with embroidered faces. Make them in one solid color or go bold with stripes to use up even more of your yarn scraps.

Designer: Kristen Stevenson
Yarn: Worsted Weight #4
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Final Thoughts on Crochet Cat Toys

These crochet cat toys offer a delightful blend of creativity, functionality, and feline fun. I bet that you will almost have as much fun making them as your cat will have playing with them.

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Happy Crocheting!