Leaping Lizard is just the right pattern to satisfy your indoor cat’s craving to hunt. It’s a quick little knit, worked in the round, and measures about 6 inches long. Stiches are picked up for the legs, so there’s no seaming whatsoever.

Most of the 25 patterns in Knits for Kitties can be completed in just a couple of hours, and with yarn you already have in your stash. There are patterns for every skill level from beginner to advanced, and each one has lots of options and ways to personalize it. These patterns were designed to be cat toys, but they make great human toys too!