Handmade Haven: Your Crochet Cat Bed Project
Picture your beloved cat curled up in a haven of softness, a house crafted especially for them. This crochet cat bed pattern is surprisingly beginner friendly and results in a sturdy, spacious abode your cat will adore. Whether they’re playful or prefer long naps, this DIY project is a wonderful way to show your pet some love.
Crochet Cat Bed Supplies: What You’ll Need
Before we dive in, let’s gather our supplies:
- Yarn: ALTYN knitting yarn is ideal, but any bulky yarn will work. Choose a color that complements your décor! (Approximately 6 skeins)
- Crochet Hooks: Sizes 8 and 6
- Embroidery Hoop: 24.5 cm diameter
- Scissors
- Yarn Needle
- Marker (optional)
Crochet Cat Bed Base: The Foundation of Comfort
Starting with your hoop and size 8 hook, we’ll create a sturdy base. Even crochet beginners will find this part straightforward:
- Stretching the Yarn: This trick makes the yarn easier to work with.
- Basic Stitch: We’ll use the single crochet (sc) for the foundation.
- Following the Pattern: The written pattern below details each step.
Building the Walls: Crochet Cat Bed Structure Techniques
Once the base is complete, we’ll switch to a size 6 hook and build those cozy walls! Here’s where your crochet skills start to shine:
- Increases (inc): These add stitches to widen the base as the walls rise.
- Working in Rounds: We’ll crochet in a continuous spiral.
Crochet Cat Bed Base: The Foundation of Comfort
Let’s start with the base – the most important part of this crochet cat house pattern!
- Prep Your Yarn: Stretch each strand of the yarn well to improve stiffness and ease of crocheting.
- The Magic Circle: Begin with a simple magic circle using two strands of yarn and your size 8 hook.
- Row 1: Chain 3 (counts as the first double crochet), then work 59 double crochets into the circle. Join with a slip stitch.
- Row 2: Work single crochets (sc) into each stitch around, inserting your hook deep within the previous row for a sturdy base.
Building the Walls: Crochet Cat Bed Structure Techniques
Base:
- Prep Your Yarn: Before starting, take each strand of yarn and stretch it gently to improve stiffness and crocheting ease.
- Magic Circle: Using your size 8 hook and two strands of yarn held together, create a magic circle.
- Round 1: Chain 3 (counts as the first single crochet), then work 59 single crochets into the magic circle. Join with a slip stitch to the first chain 3 to close the round.
Now we build upwards, giving your cat bed its shape:
Body:
- Round 2: Change to your size 6 hook. Work one single crochet into each stitch around. Insert your hook under both vertical loops of the previous row’s single crochets for a sturdy base. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet.
- Rounds 3-18: Continue working single crochets in each stitch around.
- Increases: In Rounds 3, 5, 7, and potentially additional rounds (refer to video for placement), strategically work increases to expand the sides of the cat bed house.
- Increase Note: To increase, crochet two single crochets into a single stitch from the previous round.
Shaping the Entrance: Decreases for the Perfect Cat Bed
Time to create that welcoming entrance for your kitty:
· Round 19: Work single crochets in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch.
· Rounds 20-32: Here’s where the entrance is shaped! Begin working decreases at designated points around the round (refer to video for placement). You can use a marker to mark the last stitch you worked a decrease in, ensuring even spacing. Continue working single crochets in between decreases. Join with a slip stitch.
· Round 33: Work significant decreases strategically around the round to close the top of the entrance. You can use the video as a guide, but remember, consistency is key! Join with a slip stitch and weave in the yarn end.
Finishing Your Crochet Cat Bed: Adding Personal Touches
Weave in Ends: Using your yarn needle, neatly weave in all remaining yarn ends.
Customization:
· Lining: For added comfort, add a soft cushion or a plush blanket inside the cat bed house.
· Color Changes: Feel free to experiment with different yarn colors to create a unique design!
Remember:
Watch the video tutorial by @nitkakz on YouTube for visual guidance on stitch placement and overall shaping: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MP7zSzgDLy8&t=1s
Share your creations on Instagram (@tubacrochet_) and TikTok (tiktok.com/@tubacrochet) and join our online crochet community!
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This crochet cat bed house is a wonderful way to show your cat some love while honing your crochet skills. With its spacious design and sturdy construction, your cat will be purring with delight in no time!