In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, there is provided a toy for a pet. The toy includes a tube-shaped member comprising at least two layers of soft durable fabric, and comprising tube ends that are unfrayed, wherein at least one of the tube ends is open; and at least one knot formed in the tube-shaped member. In another embodiment according to the invention, there is provided a method of manufacturing a toy for a pet. The method includes forming a tube-shaped member comprising at least two layers of soft durable fabric, and comprising tube ends that are unfrayed, wherein at least one of the tube ends is open; and forming at least one knot in the tube-shaped member.