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+Macrame Cat Toy
+===============
+
+.. figure:: cat_toy.jpg
+   :align: center
+
+A cat toy with a thick string with a handle and a self-made weight at
+the bottom, for the cat to capture
+
+Materials
+---------
+
+* 24 m 2 mm twine.
+
+I'd strongly recommend using only natural fibers, as this will get
+shredded into fine fibers.
+
+Directions
+----------
+
+Cut two cords for the handle, 3 m for the anchor and 9 m for the working
+one, and 6 cords, 2 m each for the weight.
+
+Lie the weight cords together, fold them in half, hold them in place
+with an elastic band.
+Pass the handle cords through the loop of the weight cords, fold them
+too in half.
+
+Handle
+^^^^^^
+
+Wrap the ends of the working cord in butterflies to make them easier to
+manage, and start working square knots over the anchor cords for about 1
+m.
+
+When you're about 50 cm from the end of the anchor cords, loop them to
+form a handle, and work the square knots over both ends for 5 - 10 cm to
+hold them in place.
+
+Then keep working square over the regular anchor cords until you're out
+of anchor cords, weave the ends of the working cords into the knots to
+finish the handle.
+
+Weight
+^^^^^^
+
+Gallery
+-------
+
+
+See also
+--------
+