Crochet Cat Bed- How to Make a Cat Bed with Chunky Crochet

You kitties will love this crochet cat bed made with super-soft chunky yarn. This free cat bed pattern can be completed in just an hour. All you need is thick yarn from the craft store and a giant crochet needle.  This crochet cat bed is a purrr-fect project for beginner crocheters. Read on to learn how to make one yourself!

How to crochet a chunky cat bed your kitty will love

Hey Gnomies,

Today I'm sharing a cute cat bed that I made for my mom and dad's kitties. The cute cat you see above is Flo and she is the sweetest little cat. For this project I used the Ginormous (actual name) yarn from Michaels and a gigantic crochet hook.

This cat bed uses a similar pattern to the crochet face scrubbie I shared recently.

The thing I love about crochet is that once you have learned some of the basic stitches, you can come up with all sorts of cool projects just by modifying the patterns that you already know.

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Supplies for crochet cat bed:

• 1 skein of Ginormous yarn
• 1 giant crochet hook

Directions for crochet cat bed:

• Chain two and double crochet 5 times into the first chain.
• Slip stitch and chain two.
• Double crochet into each of the chains.
• Once your work your way around, slip stitch and chain two again.
• Double crochet into each of the chains.
• Repeat rows until the bottom of the cat bed is as wide as you would like it. I made mine just over 12 inches.
• Next, instead of crocheting twice into each stitch, just double crochet once. This will give the bed "sides" and make it taller instead of continuing to get wider.
• Once it's tall enough, about 3 rows high, finish off the top edge with single crochet.

At first I was concerned that the cat bed would not be big enough, then I remembered that cats like to jam themselves into tiny boxes and other small spaces. If you aren't sure, err on the side of making it too small. That will be sure to attract your favorite cat.

How do you know what size crochet hook to use?

Use the hook size recommended in your crochet pattern. Always check your gauge with a swatch. Change to a smaller hook if your stitches are too loose or a larger hook if they are too tight. 

How do you introduce a cat to a new bed?

1. Observe where your cat likes to sleep. This will help you find a good spot for it's bed.
2. Place the bed in a low-traffic area.
3. Put some of the cat's toys in the bed.
4. Elevate the bed or put it up on a perch if your cat likes some height.
5. If your cat ignores the bed- try a new spot.

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How do I get my cat to sleep in her bed?

Once your cat steps into the bed, hold a treat over his head until he sits down. Praise him and give him the treat when he does. Leave some treats in your cat's bed so he is tempted to come back to it. You can also try sprinkling catnip in the bed to get your kitty interested in it.

Have you tried making a DIY crochet cat bed? Please share your tips in the comments!