Felted Cat Toy – Felting

This week’s Free Felting Tutorial Friday is for all the animal lovers out there — and especially for those of us who have cats that think every craft supply is secretly a toy. This simple and satisfying Felted Cat Toy Tutorial from Felting and Fiber Studio shows you how to make soft, bouncy wool balls that are perfect for batting, chasing, and pouncing!

The best part? These felted cat toys are completely natural and eco-friendly, made with 100% wool and no synthetic fillers or dyes. You can make them in any size or colour, so whether your kitty loves tiny paw-sized toys or something a bit chunkier, you can customize them easily.

A Purrfect Little Project

This tutorial walks you through how to shape, felt, and finish each ball — and it’s all done using simple wet felting techniques. Once the balls are formed and felted firmly, you can add extra details like catnip stuffing or little bells inside for added fun.

It’s one of those projects that’s wonderfully meditative: roll, soap, rinse, repeat. Plus, your furry friend will thank you for your efforts — even if the toy ends up under the couch by the end of the day.

Why You’ll Love This Tutorial

• Quick, easy, and beginner-friendly.
• Uses only natural wool and soap — safe for pets.
• Perfect for using up leftover wool scraps.
• Fun to make in batches for gifts (or multi-cat households!).

This is also a fantastic way to introduce children to felting, since it’s simple, sensory, and practically mess-proof. They’ll love making toys for the family pet — and watching the cats chase them afterward.

My Felting Tip

The key to success with felted cat toys is firmness — keep felting until the wool feels dense and springy, not soft or squishy. If you want to add catnip, wait until the ball is fully felted and dry, then cut a small slit, tuck the catnip inside, and needle felt a patch over the opening.

You can find the full step-by-step tutorial here: Felted Cat Toy Tutorial – Free Project by Felting and Fiber Studio

It’s a small, joyful make that reminds us crafting isn’t just for us — it’s for our little furry friends, too. So grab your wool, warm water, and a curious cat, and make this week’s Free Felting Tutorial Friday a playful one.