How to Crochet a Cat's Nest
Cats are notorious for curling up in boxes, bags, baskets or anything else that is private and warm. Give your feline friend a crocheted cat nest for those cold winter days. If you are familiar with basic crochet stitches, this project will be a snap. This cat nest finishes at about 18 inches in diameter.
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Things You'll Need
- Crochet hook in size "K" (6.5mm)
- 8 oz (400 yards) medium weight black yarn
- 8 oz (400 yards) medium weight gray yarn
- 8 oz (400 yards) medium weight yarn in desired color
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
- Fiber fill stuffing
Instructions
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The Tube
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Hold the ends of all three yarn colors together. Tie a slip knot with all colors. You will be crocheting with all three colors at the same time.
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Make twenty-five chain stitches, then make a slip stitch with the first stitch to form a loop. Chain three and single crochet in the same stitch. Make a double crochet stitch in each stitch around. Join the last double crochet to the first chain stitch with a slip stitch.
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Repeat Step 2 for the next fifty-four rounds. Count each stitch to be sure you did not increase or decrease.
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Fold the crocheted tube exactly in half. Crochet both sides together using slip stitches along the edge. Leave a small opening in the tube. Cast the stitches off, then weave in the ends.
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Lightly stuff the tube with fiber fill stuffing. Sew the opening closed with a tapestry needle and yarn. Weave in the ends.
The Base
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Crocheting with all three colors, make a slip knot. Make a six-chain loop, then make two single crochets in each stitch. The loop should have twelve single crochet stitches.
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Chain one and then single crochet in same stitch. Make two single crochets in the next stitch. Make one single crochet int he next stitch. Repeat all the way around.
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Chain one then single crochet in the same stitch. Make a single crochet in the next two stitches. Make two single crochets in the next stitch. Repeat all the way around.
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Repeat this process of gradually increasing the spaces between the increases. This will form a circle. Stop increasing when the circle measures about 18 inches in diameter.
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Using two strands of yarn and a yarn needle, sew the base of the cat nest to the bottom of the tube. Place the nest in an area your cat enjoys sleeping.
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Tips & Warnings
Use other colors of yarn to replace the black and gray for a bright looking cat nest.
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