Cozy Crochet
Cat Bed
Patterns
Welcome fellow cat lovers! If you’re fond of crochet and adore your feline friends, this blog post is for you!
Today, we will be diving into the world of cozy crochet cat beds and exploring some of the best free patterns available. Plus, I will also share five of my favourite paid patterns.
So grab your crochet hooks and get ready to create some purr-fectly snug sleeping spots for your beloved kitties!
15 Free Crochet Cat Bed Patterns
The Cozy Crochet Cat Bed from February Sky Designs
The Cozy Crochet Cat Bed is a free pattern featuring puffy edges for head resting and a faux fur centre insert perfect for kneading! The bed would suit small dogs too.
SIZE: 20″ x 20″ completed, but the size is easily customised.
YARN WEIGHT: #6 / Super Bulky / Roving weight yarn, e.g., Hometown USA from Lion Brand. If you want to make the optional insert you’ll need some faux fur yarn too, e.g., Go For Faux from Lion Brand,
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: approximately 240 yards of the #6 weight yarn and one skein of faux fur yarn (optional).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 10 mm (N/P-15) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: polyfill stuffing, a ruler or tape measure, scissors, and a yarn needle.
Crochet Cat Sack Hideaway from Dream A Little Bigger
This free pattern is a crochet cat bed with a twist, it’s a tunnel with one end that is held open by crocheting around a steel hoop. This is an easy project with a step-by-step photo tutorial to guide you through the whole process.
YARN WEIGHT: #6 / Super Bulky / Roving weight yarn, e.g., Chunky Cakes from Caron.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 15 mm (P/Q) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: 10″ steel hoop (25.4 cm), scissors, and a yarn needle.
Crochet Cat Bed from Two Cats Handmade
This free crochet cat bed pattern is worked with bulky weight yarn held together with lighter-weight cotton. The ears pictured above are fabric but instructions are included for making crochet ears.
YARN WEIGHT: #5 / Bulky / Chunky / Craft weight yarn.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: *” (20 cm) wooden or steel ring, scissors, and a yarn needle.
Cozy Crochet Cat Bed Pattern from The Loopy Lamb
The Pawsitiviely Cozy Crochet Cat Bed is a free pattern for a cover made with faux fur yarn. The cushion part of the bed is made with high-density foam and polyester stuffing, the details given in the pattern for making the cushion part of the project are limited, but there is a paid PDF version of the pattern with more information if you need it.
SIZE: 61½” diameter, 20″ across and 8½” high (156 cm x 51 cm x 22 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #6 / Super Bulky / Roving weight yarn, e.g., Fable Fur.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: approximately 568 yards/520 m.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 10 mm (N/P-15) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: polyester stuffing, a piece of 1″ (2.5 cm) high-density foam measuring 6½” x 55″ (16.5 cm x 140 cm), adhesive for gluing foam, scissors, a tapestry needle, a stitch marker, and a wire brush for fluffing up the fur (optional).
The Big Little Pet Bed from TL Yarn Crafts
The Big Little Pet Bed is a free pattern for a round crochet cat bed made with jumbo-weight yarn. The bed is worked in the round, in a spiral with no joins.
SIZE: the finished size is 12″ x 4″ (30.5 cm x 10 cm), but the size can be customised.
YARN WEIGHT: #7 Jumbo / Roving weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: approximately 132 yds/121 m.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 10 mm (N/P-15) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors, a yarn needle, and a stitch marker.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Spike Stitch.
Felted Cat Bed from Lincraft
This cute crochet cat bed is crocheted in the round with pure 100% wool yarn and felted in the washing machine.
SIZE: approximate width of 17¾” and depth of 7¾” (45 cm x 20 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #3 / Light / DK / Light Worsted weight 100% wool yarn, e.g., Cosy Wool from Makr.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: six 100 g skeins.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 7 mm crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a tape measure, scissors, and a wool needle. For felting you will need a laundry bag for delicate items and an old pair of jeans or tennis balls.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Extended Double Crochet Stitch.
DIY Crochet Cat Bed from The Merrythought
This free crochet cat bed pattern is worked in the round using basic crochet stitches. It has an extra base to use as a liner, making it super cosy.
SIZE: about 20″ around (51 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #6 / Super Bulky / Roving weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: approximately 240 yds/220 m.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 15.75 mm (Q) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a tapestry needle.
Crochet Cat House Pattern from We Are Knitters
This free crochet cat bed pattern uses basic single crochet stitches and works up quickly in Jumbo weight yarn.
YARN WEIGHT: #7 Jumbo / Roving weight yarn, e.g., The Wool from We Are Knitters
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: five 200 g skeins.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 15 mm (P/Q) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: scissors and a yarn needle.
Crochet Cat Mat Pattern from CAAB Crochet
This free pattern is a quick and easy alternative to a crochet cat bed, and the tassels make it extra cute! The Lemon Peel Stitch has a great texture and is made by alternating simple double-crochet and single-crochet stitches.
SIZE: the finished mat measures 13″ x 20″ (33 cm x 51 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #6 / Super Bulky / Roving weight yarn., e.g., Blanket from Bernat.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: about 165 yds/151 m (not including tassels).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 11.50 mm (P-16) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a yarn needle and scissors.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Foundation Double Crochet and Lemon Peel Stitch.
Momo Pet Bed Pattern from New Leaf Designs
The Momo Pet Bed is a free crochet pattern featuring a faux fur yarn your cat will love to knead. The pattern is easy, but it can be tricky working with faux fur yarn, so it’s best suited to crocheters with some experience.
SIZE: the finished cat bed is 23½” wide (60 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #6 / Super Bulky / Roving weight, faux fur yarn, e.g., Furry Tales from Scheepjes. And #5 / Bulky / Chunky / Craft weight yarn, e.g., Stone Washed XL from Scheepjes.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: you’ll need three 100 g balls of the faux fur yarn and five 50 g balls of the Stone Washed XL.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 4 mm (G-6) and 5 mm (H-8) crochet hooks.
NOTIONS: a washable round inner cushion 23½”/60 cm in diameter, a measuring tape, scissors, and a yarn needle.
Kitty Nap Pad from DROPS Design
The Kitty Nap Pad is crocheted and then felted in the washing machine. It is crocheted in the round with two strands of yarn held together.
SIZE: approximately 16½” (42 cm) in diameter before felting and 14¼” after felting (36 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #6 / Super Bulky / Roving weight 100% wool yarn, e.g., DROPS Snow from Garnstudio.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 300g or six 50 g skeins (about 330 yds/300m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 10 mm (N/P-15) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a measuring tape,
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: working with two strands of yarn held together.
Tabby Chic Cat Bed from Yarn + Chai
This cute crochet cat bed pattern works up quickly in Jumbo weight yarn. Instructions are given for customising the size of the bed.
SIZE: 17″ wide and 5′” tall (43 cm x 13 cm).
YARN WEIGHT: #7 Jumbo / Roving weight yarn.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: about 140 yards (128 m).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 19 mm (S) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: a measuring tape, a yarn needle, scissors, and a stitch marker.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: Camel Stitch/Rib Half Double Crochet.
Scraptastic Crochet Pet Bed from The Burgundy Basket
This free crochet pattern includes step-by-step photos and makes good use of all your scrap yarn. You can use scrap yarn of any weight but must use the same weights consistently throughout. E.g., you could use two strands of #4 weight yarn or one strand of #3 and one strand of #4 etc.
NOTIONS: a stitch marker, scissors, a yarn needle, and stuffing material (optional).
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: worked with two strands of yarn held together.
Easy Crochet Pet Bed Tutorial from Bag-O-Day Crochet
This cute crochet pet bed is perfect for cats, it’s an easy project, and beginners should be able to follow along with success.
SIZE: customisable.
YARN WEIGHT: #7 Jumbo / Roving weight yarn, e.g., Wool-Ease Wow! from Lion Brand.
HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 55-60 yds (50-55 m)
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 15.75 mm (Q) crochet hook.
Free Cat Bed Crochet Pattern from Looped and Knotted
The buttons make a cute detail in this free crochet cat bed pattern.
YARN WEIGHT: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn, e.g., Super Saver Jumbo from Red Heart.
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 5.50 mm (I-9) crochet hook.
NOTIONS: two 1″ (2.5 cm) buttons, poly-fill stuffing, scissors, a tape measure, and a yarn needle.
SPECIAL STITCHES/TECHNIQUES USED: worked with two strands of yarn held together.
5 Favourite Premium Crochet Cat Bed Patterns
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Double Braid Deep Basket Cat Bed from The Modern Crochetier
This crochet cat bed is a paid pattern available via Etsy. The pattern includes details on customising the size of the bed and includes detailed instructions with photos to illustrate the stitches used.
Crochet Cat Bed and Cat Pillow Pattern from Home Crochet Design
This crochet cat cave is made with jute rope and features a soft inner pillow. The paid pattern is well-explained and includes a video.
SIZE: the total length is approximately 15¾” (40 cm, width 14¼” (36 cm), opening diameter 10¼” (26 cm), and pillow diameter 11½” (29 cm).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6.50 mm (K-10 ½), 8 mm (L-11), and 10 mm (N/P-15) crochet hooks.
Crochet Cat Bed Pattern and Cat Pillow from Home Crochet Design
This is another beautiful premium pattern featuring Jute from Home Crochet Design.
SIZE: overall diameter 16½” (42 cm) with a height of 5 (13 cm). The internal pillow has a diameter of 11½” ( 29 cm).
RECOMMENDED HOOK SIZE: 6.50 mm (K-10 ½) and 10 mm (N/P-15) crochet hooks.
Easy Doughnut Shaped Pet Bed from OumaRalie
This crochet cat bed is an easy pattern suitable for adventurous beginners. This is a detailed premium pattern with over 30 step-by-step photos and instructions for four different sizes.
Kitty Cat Crochet Bed from FunkieZeit
A premium paid pattern for a super cute cat bed with ears and embroidered whiskers!
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