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!

Crochet Cat Bed

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.

Giant yarn for crochet cat bed

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.

Supplies for crochet cat bed:

1 skein of Ginormous yarn

1 giant crochet hook

I bought the yarn and hook at Michaels. They had an area in the store devoted to the giant yarn, crochet and knitting supplies over the holidays but you can purchase it through my amazon link below:

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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.

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If you need help with the crochet stitches, here is a video I found on YouTube to help you out:

finished crochet cat bed

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.





This is my old cat Mylo. This picture is about 10 years old. Way back in the day when I lived in my old apartment he decided my file folder was a great place to take a nap.

DIY Crochet Cat Bed Q&A:

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?

Observe where your cat likes to sleep. Paying attention to where your cat likes to sleep will help you find a good spot for its bed. Place the bed in a low traffic area. Put some of her toys in the new bed. Elevate the bed or go with a perch if your cat likes height. Try a new spot if your cat ignores its bed.

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.

Yield: 1 Cat Bed Crochet Cat Bed- How to Make a Cat Bed with Chunky Crochet Print Make a DIY crochet cat bed from chunky giant yarn. Active Time 1 hour Total Time 1 hour Difficulty Intermediate Estimated Cost 15 Materials Chunky yarn Tools Giant crochet hook Instructions 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.

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