Cats aren’t just pets. They’re part of the family! So there’s no shame in spoiling them a bit with a cute and custom crochet cat bed, right? If you have been toying with the idea of making a crochet bed for your cat, this is your sign to start!
Before you start on your crochet cat bed making journey, you’ll need to decide what kind of cat bed you want to make. Lucky for you, we’ve curated 10 fantastic patterns to give you a burst of crafty inspiration!
Will you lean more towards a traditional style of crochet cat bed or will you whip up something with a little more novelty? There’s only one way to find out. Scroll down and prepare to be inspired!
1. Easy Cat House
If your cat loves to burrow under blankets and hide beneath your bed, then I bet they’ll go crazy for this enclosed cat bed! It’s like a cat bed and a cat house in one.
Designer: Peppytess
Click here for the free pattern!
2. Cozy Cat Bed
This totally textured cat bed has a soft and squishy base and extra tall walls. You might be worried about the lack of rigidity when it comes to making a crochet cat bed, but this cat certainly looks cozy enough with the side folded down.
Designer: Stitching Together
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3. Bubblegum Cat Bed
Inspired by modern puff quilts, this bright and cheerful cat bed is sure to become your feline’s new favorite. As an added bonus, this project is perfect for using up partial skeins of yarn!
Designer: Nine Inspired
Click here for the free pattern!
4. Peanut’s Cat Couch
There’s a lot of super cute cat couches out there but some of them are like seriously complicated. This is one of the easiest crochet cat couches around and it looks like it’s cat-approved too!
Designer: TL Yarn Crafts
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5. Kitten Ears Pet Bed
Cats are fantastic and they know it too. So why not celebrate that fact with a cat bed that actually looks like a cat? To be honest, they look more like mouse ears, but I’m not mad about it.
Designer: Yarnspirations Design Studio
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6. Burger Pet Bed
This crochet cat bed is making me hungry! If you consider yourself a foodie, then why not add this hamburger bed to your home menu? It works up fast in blanket yarn!
Designer: Yarnspirations Design Studio
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7. Tabby Chic Cat Bed
Keep it simple with a classic cat bed that will never go out of style. This low profile design will blend in seamlessly with whatever your current decor scheme is.
Designer: Yarn + Chai
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8. Harbor Pet Bed
This crochet cat bed design has extra high walls, so it’s perfect for those extra big and fluffy kitties. It’s made with a special anti-microbial yarn that’s also machine washable. Talk about a win win!
Designer: Make and Do Crew
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9. Bubble Tea Cat Bed
Cat lovers and bubble tea lovers unite with this adorable boba bed! Made in the puff quilt style, this pretty purple bed is sure to look fantastic in your maximalist household.
Designer: Nine Inspired
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10. Pawsitively Cozy Crochet Cat Bed
This is probably the softest cat bed on the list! Faux fur yarn can be hard to work with but the results are well worth the struggle. After all, our cats deserve the absolute best, don’t they?
Designer: The Loopy Lamb
Click here for the free pattern!
Now you have everything you need to start the process of spoiling your cat with a new crochet cat bed! I hope you got some good inspiration for your next crochet project. Let us know how your projects go in the comments below.
Happy Crocheting!
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