Candy Corn Cat Toy Pattern

A quick, easy pattern I threw together so I could make a new toy for the cats and wanted to share with anyone else who's interested in making their own.
It's about 3" tall, which makes them a nice size for anyone interested in it being a decorative ornament, too!

 

*Pattern is for in the round with circular needles

Needle: US 5 (3.75 mm) circular needles

Yarn: Red Heart (4 medium) bright yellow, pumpkin, and white

Supplies: tapestry needle, scissors, stuffing, catnip (optional)

ABBREVIATIONS 

CO = cast on 

k = knit

k2tog= knit 2 stitches together (decrease)

CC = color change

CO 24 (12 stitches on each needle) with yellow yarn. *Make tail long enough for sewing up, later.

Row 1-5: k-

6: k1, k2tog, k6, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k6, k2tog, k1, CC (pumpkin)

7-8: k-

9: k1, k2tog, k4, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k4, k2tog, k1

10-11: k-

12: k1, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k1

13: k-

14: CC (white), k-

15: k1, k2tog, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k2tog, k1

16-17: k- 

18: k1, k2tog, k2, k2tog, k1

Cut yarn and pick up remaining stitches with tapestry needle. Pull tightly, knot and weave in white tail. 

Pull candy corn shell inside out

stuff, sew and weave in bottom opening with yellow tail.

Enjoy!