{"id":1308,"date":"2026-02-06T15:45:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T20:45:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/?p=1308"},"modified":"2026-02-06T15:45:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T20:45:15","slug":"valentine-crochet-cat-toy-pattern-video-tutorial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/06\/valentine-crochet-cat-toy-pattern-video-tutorial\/","title":{"rendered":"Valentine Crochet Cat Toy Pattern &#8211; Video Tutorial"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_9021-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Valentine Crochet Cat Toy Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-1309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_9021-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_9021-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_9021-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_9021-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_9021-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_9021-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_9021-1140x855.jpeg 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a quick, adorable, and seasonal crochet project for your pet, this Valentine crochet cat toy pattern is the perfect make. This beginner-friendly pattern creates a small envelope-style toy designed to hold a catnip sachet, and it works up fast with just a bit of yarn. It\u2019s simple, satisfying, and ideal for scrap yarn or last-minute Valentine\u2019s Day crafting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this tutorial, I\u2019ll show you how to crochet the envelope shape step by step, assemble it, and add the catnip. It\u2019s a great project for newer crocheters, a fun themed make for February, and a cute addition to your handmade pet toy collection. I\u2019m also sharing video clips of real \u201cquality control\u201d from my cats \u2014 because no cat toy tutorial is complete without product testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re crocheting a Valentine for your cat or just want an easy crochet pet toy pattern, this sweet little love letter is a fun one to add to your list.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are looking for the perfect Valentine&#8217;s crochet pattern for the play kitchen, be sure to check out my Valentine Hearts Mug <a href=\"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/11\/valentine-crochet-mug-free-pattern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Valentine Hearts Crochet Mug \u2013 Free Pattern\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Materials:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>3mm hook\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dark pink and light pink yarn. I used light (3) acrylic yarn.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Catnip Bags (or catnip and an organza bag)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Needle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Terms and abbreviations (US Terms):<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chain (ch)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slip stitch (sl st)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Single crochet (sc)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Half Double Crochet (hdc)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Double Crochet (dc)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increase (inc)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decrease (dec)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Front Loops Only (FLO)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Watch the Valentine Crochet Cat Toy Pattern Video Tutorial Here:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/45v2p4f0YVA?si=6mEg-g5rgZozA4H4\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/vlcsnap-2026-01-23-14h45m45s866-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Valentine Crochet Cat Toy Pattern - Love Letter\" class=\"wp-image-1310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/vlcsnap-2026-01-23-14h45m45s866-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/vlcsnap-2026-01-23-14h45m45s866-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/vlcsnap-2026-01-23-14h45m45s866-150x84.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/vlcsnap-2026-01-23-14h45m45s866-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/vlcsnap-2026-01-23-14h45m45s866-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/vlcsnap-2026-01-23-14h45m45s866-1140x641.jpeg 1140w, https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/vlcsnap-2026-01-23-14h45m45s866.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope you enjoyed this Valentine Crochet Cat Toy Pattern. I would be so thrilled to see your creations so please be sure to tag me on Instagram\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/baubles_and_yarn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@baubles_and_yarn<\/a>\u00a0so I can see and share them.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This pattern was designed by Baubles and Yarn. You may sell finished items made from this pattern but please include credits to Baubles and Yarn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Until next time, happy crocheting!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re looking for a quick, adorable, and seasonal crochet project for your pet, this Valentine crochet cat toy pattern is the perfect make. This beginner-friendly pattern creates a small envelope-style toy designed to hold a catnip sachet, and it works up fast with just a bit of yarn. It\u2019s simple, satisfying, and ideal for scrap yarn or last-minute Valentine\u2019s Day crafting. In this tutorial, I\u2019ll show you how to crochet the envelope shape step by step, assemble it, and add the catnip. It\u2019s a great project for newer crocheters, a fun themed make for February, and a cute addition to your handmade pet toy collection. I\u2019m also sharing video clips of real \u201cquality control\u201d from my cats \u2014 because no cat toy tutorial is complete without product testing. Whether you\u2019re crocheting a Valentine for your cat or just want an easy crochet pet toy pattern, this sweet little love letter is a fun one to add to your list.&nbsp; If you are looking for the perfect Valentine&#8217;s crochet pattern for the play kitchen, be sure to check out my Valentine Hearts Mug here. Materials: Terms and abbreviations (US Terms): Watch the Valentine Crochet Cat Toy Pattern Video Tutorial Here: I hope you enjoyed this Valentine Crochet Cat Toy Pattern. I would be so thrilled to see your creations so please be sure to tag me on Instagram\u00a0@baubles_and_yarn\u00a0so I can see and share them.\u00a0 This pattern was designed by Baubles and Yarn. You may sell finished items made from this pattern but please include credits to Baubles and Yarn. Until next time, happy crocheting!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1309,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"yes","footnotes":""},"categories":[1,36],"tags":[47,11,30,27],"class_list":["post-1308","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-free-patterns","tag-cat-toy","tag-crochet","tag-crochet-pattern","tag-valentines-day"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1308","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1308"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1308\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1312,"href":"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1308\/revisions\/1312"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1309"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1308"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1308"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/baublesandyarn.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1308"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}