Crochet Mice, Tested by Five Very Picky Cats

Every cat owner knows the heartbreak. You bring home an expensive, battery-powered, feather-tipped toy, and your cat walks past it to bat a bottle cap under the fridge. Cats like what they like, and what they like is small, light, chaseable and fun to carry around in their mouths.

That's exactly what a crocheted mouse is.

Approved by the toughest critics

We have five cats in our family, and every new mouse goes through them first. These curly crocheted mice passed the test. They're light enough to bat across a hardwood floor, soft enough to carry and "hunt," and small enough to disappear under the couch, which means you'll be fishing them out with a broom handle in no time.

They're great for:

• Kittens learning to pounce
• Adult cats who need a quick daily hunt
• Senior cats who still like a gentle game

A rainbow of mice

Choose from playful blues, regal purples, sweet pinks and lively greenish-yellows. Since they cost just $3.50, it's easy to buy a few: one for the living room, one for the bedroom, and a spare for when the others are under the fridge.

Play safely

Like any toy, supervise playtime, and retire a mouse once it's well loved and starting to come apart.

For the whole pet family

Have small pets too? Our crocheted guinea pig sweater vests button up for photos and chilly days.

Browse more of what we make in our crochet guide.