Pawsitively Cozy Crochet Cat Bed Pattern

I am so excited to share with you this week’s free crochet pattern for blog post for my Pawsitively Cozy Crochet Cat Bed! This easy pattern makes a round, simple diy crochet cat bed, using simple stitches and basic shaping techniques.

This modern cat bed can be used for cats or if you have a smaller dog, it could be used as a small dog bed. The best part is this crochet cat bed pattern has been designed to minimize sewing and only has one seam.

Are you ready to learn how to crochet a cat bed yet? Let’s talk about what materials we’ll need and some tips before we get started.

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My family has a strong love of cats and my daugther has been begging me to make a cute crochet cat bed for her favorite kitty, our family cat. Our feline friend Bacon, fancies herself to be royalty so I knew that I had to make her kitty bed a cozy place that was more luxurious than a standard pet bed so I opted to use a fur yarn to give it a bit of luxury. Plus, it makes it so fluffy and cozy, it’s irresistable.

So I put my love of crochet to work to create a special place for Bacon. Bacon now loves her new comfortable place to sleep and sometimes she looks to happy in her cozy bed that I think I need to make one for me

The Pawsitively Crochet Cat Bed Pattern is crocheted using Fable Fur yarn from WeCrochet (crochet.com). I’ve opted to pair a large crochet hook with this yarn to make sure this project works up quickly and so it is super easy to feel your stitches as you work.

This is a relatively simple pattern however, if this is your first time working with fur yarn, then check out my Tip and Tricks for Working with Faux Fur Yarn post for my top tips and tricks to help you hit the ground running.

Purchase an inexpensive ad-free PDF version of this free cat bed pattern which includes the photo support in my Ravelry and Etsy shops.

More free crochet pet patterns available:

• Cat Crochet Christmas Tree Ornament
  
  
• Clawdia Cat
  
  
• Henley the Hound

Can I Substitute Another Yarn to Crochet This DIY Cat Bed?

This easy crochet cat bed pattern uses a super bulky yarn and although fur yarn is a specialty yarn, you can absolutely subtitute another yarn for this pattern. You can use another smoothe super bulky yarn of your preference, t-shirt yarn or multiple strands of yarn held together to create this comfy cat bed for your furry friend. Use your favorite colors, expriment and have fun.

To ensure that your new bed is the expected size, checking your gauge is an absolute must. This pattern would work with bulky or super bulky yarn weights as long as you’re able to match gauge with them. However, if you use a jumbo yarn you could follow this pattern and create a bulky cat bed that is even larger than the dimensions given below.

If you don’t follow gauge or use a bigger yarn, just keep in mind that it will change the amount of yarn and foam needed.

This project also uses some high density foam to help give this simple crochet cat bed some structure and to create the outside walls. It doesn’t require a lot of it and I was able to get a piece for $12 at our local foam/furniture recovering store.

High density foam is firmer than regular crafting foam and will give you more structure and stronger walls for your crochet cat bed. The price difference between the craft foam and the high density foam was only a couple of dollars here and it made a HUGE difference and is definitely worth the splurge for the results I had in my finished product.

The Pawsitively Cozy Crochet Cat Bed Pattern creates a pet bed that measures approximately 20″ across, 8.5″ tall and 61.5″ around. It’s a decently sized bed and should fit most cats or even smaller dogs like chihuahuas or shih tzus.

Pawsitively Cozy Crochet Cat Bed Pattern

Disclaimer:

Feel free to sell the item created by this easy crochet pet bed pattern but please provide pattern credit back to me when posting online, and please provide a link to my blog: https://theloopylamb.com.  Please do not resell, distribute, duplicate, or share this pattern in any printed or digital form, or claim this pattern as your own original design.  Please do not use my photos when selling your finished items.   

Skill Level:

• Easy

Terminology:

• U.S. Terminology

Supplies:

• 10 mm Furls Crochet Hook (or size needed to obtain gauge)
  
  
• 568 yards/519 m (8 balls) of We Crochet Fable Fur in Paloma
  
  
• Polyester Stuffing
  
  
• Piece of 1” high density foam that measures 6.5” wide x 55” long
  
  
• Optional: Adhesive that works with the foam you purchase (see notes)
  
  
• Scissors
  
  
• Tapestry Needle
  
  
• Stitch Marker
  
  
• Optional: Wire Brush
  
  

Abbreviations:

• CH = Chain
  
  
• FO = Finish Off
  
  
• MC = Magic Circle
  
  
• SC = Single Crochet
  
  
• SCDEC = Single Crochet Decrease / Single Crochet Two Stitches Together
  
  
• SCINC = Single Crochet Increase / 2 Single Crochet Stitches in the Same Stitch
  
  
• SL ST = Slip Stitch
  
  
• ST = Stitch
  
  
• WS = Wrong Side

Finished Size: 

• Approximately 8.5” tall x 20” wide across x 61.5” around

Gauge: 

• Rounds 1 – 4 = 4” across

Notes:

• Gauge is not vital to the project, but it may affect the amount of yarn and foam needed for the project.
  
  
• Adhesives: I used a hot glue gun and hot glue to glue the ends of my foam together, however I recommend testing any adhesive that you use on a part of the foam first to ensure it doesn’t melt or damage your foam.   
  
  
• A 10mm crochet hook is recommended for the project but if you find you are unable to feel your stitches, you can adjust your hook until you can more easily feel your stitches to more easily know where to place your stitches.  This may however affect your gauge and therefore, the amount of yarn and foam needed. 
  
  
• This pattern is worked in continuous rounds (unless stated otherwise).  Do not join at the end of the row, unless indicated.  A stitch marker is used to keep track of the beginning of the round.
  
  
• All pieces made in the Fable Fur are worked and sewn onto the project with the wrong side facing out to show the better-looking side of the fur. 

Purchase an inexpensive ad-free PDF version of this pattern which includes the photo support in my Ravelry and Etsy shops.

Tutorial You May Found Helpful Before Starting This Project:

Cushion Top

Round 1: Make a MC and place 6 SCs into the MC (6)

Round 2: (SCINC) x 6 (12)

Round 3: (SC, SCINC) x 6 (18)

Round 4:  SC, SCINC, (SC 2, SCINC) x 5, SC (24)

Gauge Check: Cushion Top should measure 4” across at this point

Round 5: (SC 3, SCINC) x 6 (30)

Round 6: SC 2, SCINC, (SC 4, SCINC) x 5, SC 2 (36)

Round 7: (SC 5, SCINC) x 6 (42)

Round 8: SC 3, SCINC, (SC 6, SCINC) x 5, SC 3 (48)

Round 9: (SC 7, SCINC) x 6 (54)

Round 10: SC 4, SCINC, (SC 8, SCINC) x 5, SC 4 (60)

Round 11: (SC 9, SCINC) x 6 (66)

Round 12: SC 5, SCINC, (SC 10, SCINC) x 5, SC 5 (72)

Round 13: (SC 11, SCINC) x 6 (78)

Round 14: SC 6, SCINC, (SC 12, SCINC) x 5, SC 6 (84)

Round 15: (SC 13, SCINC) x 6 (90)

Round 16: SC 7, SCINC, (SC 14, SCINC) x 5, SC 7 (96)

Round 17: (SC 15, SCINC) x 6 (102)

Round 18: SC 8, SCINC, (SC 16, SCINC) x 5, SC 8 (108)

FO.

Base and Sides

Round 1: Make a MC and place 6 SCs into the MC (6)

Round 2: (SCINC) x 6 (12)

Round 3: (SC, SCINC) x 6 (18)

Round 4:  SC, SCINC, (SC 2, SCINC) x 5, SC (24)

Gauge Check: Base should measure 4” across at this point

Round 5: (SC 3, SCINC) x 6 (30)

Round 6: SC 2, SCINC, (SC 4, SCINC) x 5, SC 2 (36)

Round 7: (SC 5, SCINC) x 6 (42)

Round 8: SC 3, SCINC, (SC 6, SCINC) x 5, SC 3 (48)

Round 9: (SC 7, SCINC) x 6 (54)

Round 10: SC 4, SCINC, (SC 8, SCINC) x 5, SC 4 (60)

Round 11: (SC 9, SCINC) x 6 (66)

Round 12: SC 5, SCINC, (SC 10, SCINC) x 5, SC 5 (72)

Round 13: (SC 11, SCINC) x 6 (78)

Round 14: SC 6, SCINC, (SC 12, SCINC) x 5, SC 6 (84)

Round 15: (SC 13, SCINC) x 6 (90)

Round 16: SC 7, SCINC, (SC 14, SCINC) x 5, SC 7 (96)

Round 17: (SC 15, SCINC) x 6 (102)

Round 18: SC 8, SCINC, (SC 16, SCINC) x 5, SC 8 (108)

Round 19: With WS facing out, place Base on top of Cushion Top piece and working through both pieces, SC in each ST around, stuffing the piece as you work. (108)

Rounds 20 – 48: SC around (108)

Rounds 19 – 48 should measure approximately 14” tall at this point.  Place project on a flat surface and insert the foam around the base and fold the fabric over the foam. If you flip your piece over, the cushion top should line up with the edge of the foam so that a small indent around the cushion is formed.  If ends of foam overlaps, trim the end until pieces touch and it fits snuggly. Optional: Secure the ends of the foam together with glue/adhesive (see notes).  

The ad-free PDF version of this pattern includes photos illustrating this part and can be purchased in my Ravelry and on Etsy shops.

Round 49: SC 8, SCDEC, (SC 16, SCDEC) x 5, SC 8 (102)

Round 50: (SC 15, SCDEC) x 6 (96)

Round 51: SC 7, SCDEC, (SC 14, SCDEC) x 5, SC 7 (90)

Round 52: (SC 13, SCDEC) x 6 (84)

Round 53: (SC 5, SCDEC) x 12 (72)

Round 54: (SC 4, SCDEC) x 12 (60)

Round 55: (SC 3, SCDEC) x 12 (48)

Round 56: (SC 2, SCDEC) x 12 (36)

Round 57: (SC 1, SCDEC) x 12 (24)

FO leaving a long tail for sewing.  Stuff base between foam and base cushion with stuffing. You want to fill the empty space between the bottom of the cushion base and the foam. Sew sides to bottom of the cushion to close it up.  Weave in ends.  Optional: To fluff up the fur, you can brush the fur with a wire brushThe ad-free PDF version of this pattern includes photos illustrating this part and can be purchased in my Ravelry and on Etsy shops.

Check out these other great free crochet patterns:

• Baby Owl Crochet Tree Ornament
  
  
• Eunice the Unicorn
  
  
• Rustic Fur Easy Crochet Slippers
  
  

Disclaimer:

Feel free to sell the item created by this pattern but please provide pattern credit back to me when posting online, and please provide a link to my blog: https://theloopylamb.com.  Please do not resell, distribute, duplicate, or share this pattern in any printed or digital form, or claim this pattern as your own original design.  Please do not use my photos when selling your finished items.   

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