-9 skeins of Loops & Threads “Chunky” Heather Gray. (Approximately 240 yards total)
-US Q(15.75mm) hook
-Scissors
-Tapestry needle
Directions:
Abbreviations used:
HDC-Half double crochet
DC: Double Crochet
SS: Slip stitch
MC: Magic circle
Note: The first chain two of every round does not count as a stitch.
1. Work 12 DC into magic circle, SS to first DC to join. (12)
2. Chain 2. DC 2 in same stitch and in each stitch around. SS to first DC to join. (24)
3. Chain 2. 2DC in same stitch. *DC in next 2 stitches, 2DC in next stitch; repeating from* to end. SS to beginning DC to join. (32)
4. Chain 2. 2DC in same stitch. *DC in next 3 stitches, 2DC in next stitch; repeating from* to end. SS to beginning DC to join. (40)
5. Chain 2. 2DC in same stitch. *DC in next 4 stitches, 2DC in next stitch; repeating from*, to end. SS to beginning DC to join. (48)
6. Chain 2. 2DC in same stitch. *DC in next 4 stitches, 2DC in next stitch; repeating from* to end. SS to first DC to join. (56)
7. Chain 2. HDC into front loop of same stitch. HDC into front loop of each stitch around. SS to first HDC.
8. Chain 2. HDC into same stitch and each stitch around. SS to initial HDC to join. Tie off and weave in ends.
9. Repeat Row 8 till desired height.
Liner:
Repeat rows 1-5 and tie off. Place inside cat bed.
If you want to make the bed larger, simply continue with sequence of stitches after row 6 (ex: row 7a would be- 2DC in one stitch, DC in next 5 Stitches), adding one more DC between every 2DC each round you increase.Find other cat DIYs here: DIY Cat Hammock | DIY Cat Toy. And here’s a few of our favorite knitting/crochet projects: Knit Plant Cover | Crochet Delicates Bag | Crochet Hanging Planter | Easy Chunky Knit Baby Blanket.
-Manda