Cozy Crochet Cat Bed Free Crochet Cat Basket Beginner Crochet Pattern

How to Crochet a Cozy Cat Bed with this Easy Cat Basket Bed Free Crochet Pattern.

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Ch = chain
Sl st = slip stitch
st = stitch
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
hdcblo = half double crochet back loop only
dc = double crochet

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How to Crochet a Cozy Cat Bed with this Easy Cat Basket Bed Free Crochet Pattern.

Today I am happy to share my new Cozy Cat Bed Free Crochet Pattern with you.

This Cozy Cat Bed is a beginner friendly cat basket style bed made with super bulky (6) Bernat Blanket yarn.

This Cozy Cat Bed is made using mainly the half double crochet stitch and has a beautiful texture. There is a single crochet trim around the top of the Cat Bed.

This modern contemporary design is a simple pattern for beginners.

For those new to crochet, I have a video tutorials on youtube that will demonstrate how to make the various crochet stitches. I have right and left-handed tutorials there.

Here is a close up of the sides so you can see the texture.

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Why a Cozy Cat Bed?

If you know cats, you know that they love lying on things, often bits of paper you have lying around or on your crochet project as you are trying to work on it. So I thought it would be interesting to see if you would appreciate a soft and cozy cat bed.

My daughter is currently visiting with her cats and this was the perfect to time to test out this idea.

As you can see this mat was much appreciated by Abby. It is the perfect size for her to cozy up in and she loves it.

I also have a pattern for an Easy Cat Mat that you may enjoy for you pet.

Are you looking for some other small projects for your home.

Are You A Visual Learner.

For those new to crochet, I have video tutorials on my Carroway Crochet YouTube Channel that will demonstrate how to crochet the single and double crochet stitches as well as other beginner crochet stitches. I have both left and right handed version available to help beginner crocheters.

Here is a video tutorial for the Boho Mug Rug made with worsted weight yarn. Right Handed.

And here it is for those who are left handed.

So here is the Cozy Cat Bed pattern and I hope your pet gets lots of comfy use from it.

The Cozy Cat Bed Pattern.

Pattern by Pam Carr ©2025

Introducing The Cozy Cat Bed Pattern.

This crochet cat bed is a beginner friendly cat bed made with super bulky (6) Bernat Blanket yarn.

This modern contemporary design is a simple pattern for beginners.

For those new to crochet, I have video tutorials on youtube that will demonstrate how to make the various crochet stitches. I have right and left-handed tutorials there.

So here we go, good luck.

Cozy Cat Bed Pattern.

Finished Size: 15″ in diameter and 5.5-6″ tall (30.5cm x 46cm) approximately.

Supplies you will need:

Yarn: I used Bernat Blanket Yarn weight (6) yarn. Each skein has (10.5 oz/300 g; 220 yds/201 m). I chose to use two contrasting colours but you can make yours just using one colour.

You will need approximately 250 yards of this yarn.

You can use up your stash super bulky yarn if you want a more eclectic look.

You can use any super bulky (6) yarn in your stash.

Hook: Size-H/8- 5.00 mm Notions: Scissors, tapestry needle.

Gauge: 9 hdc – 8 hdc rows = 4” (10 cm)

Special Stitch for this project.

Abbreviations (uses US conventions)

Ch = chain

Sl st = slip stitch

st = stitch

sc = single crochet

hdc = half double crochet

hdcblo = half double crochet back loop only

dc = double crochet

This pattern uses US terminology. The US and UK crochet terms are different, but they use the same terms to describe different stitches. Here is a simple conversion chart for anyone in the UK.

US

Single Crochet (sc)

Half double crochet (hdc)

Double Crochet (dc)

UK

Double crochet (dc)

Half Treble Crochet (htc)

Treble Crochet (tr)

Instructions:

This Cozy Cat Bed is created in the round.

The chain at the start of a new round does not count as a stitch.

Chain 4 and sl st into first stitch to make a small circle. You may also begin with the magic loop if you prefer. Magic loops ensure a tighter closing.

Round 1: Ch 2, Make 12 dc into the small circle space. Join with sl st to the top of the chain 2. (12 dc stitches)

Round 2: Ch 1, Make 2 hdc into the next stitch and make 2hdc into every stitch around. Join with a sl st to the top of the ch1. (24 hdc)

Round 3: Ch1, *2 hdc into the next stitch, hdc in next stitch* repeat between * and * around. Join with sl st to the top of the chain 1. (36 hdc)

Round 4: Ch1, *2 hdc into the next stitch, hdc in each of the next two stitches* repeat between * and * around. Join with sl st to the top of the chain 1. (48 hdc)

Round 5: Ch1, *2 hdc into the next stitch, hdc in each of the next three stitches* repeat between * and * around. Join with sl st to the top of the chain 1. (60 hdc)

Round 6: Ch1, *2 hdc into the next stitch, hdc in each of the next four stitches* repeat between * and * around. Join with sl st to the top of the chain 1. (72 hdc)

Round 7: Ch1, *2 hdc into the next stitch, hdc in each of the next five stitches* repeat between * and * around. Join with sl st to the top of the chain 1. (84 hdc)

Round 8: Ch1, *2 hdc into the next stitch, hdc in each of the next six stitches* repeat between * and * around. Join with sl st to the top of the chain 1. (96 hdc)

Round 9: Ch1, *2 hdc into the next stitch, hdc in each of the next seven stitches* repeat between * and * around. Join with sl st to the top of the chain 1. (108 hdc)

Round 10: Ch1, *2 hdc into the next stitch, hdc in each of the next eight stitches* repeat between * and * around. Join with sl st to the top of the chain 1. (120 hdc)

Round 11: Ch1, *2 hdc into the next stitch, hdc in each of the next nine stitches* repeat between * and * around. Join with sl st to the top of the chain 1. (132 hdc)

Now we work up the sides of the basket

Round 12: Ch1, hdcblo into the first stitch, hdcblo into each stitch around, join with sl st to the top of the chain 1. (132 hdcblo)

Round 13: Ch 1, hdc into the first stitch, hdc into each stitch around, join with sl st to the top of the chain 1. (132 hdc)

Round 14: Ch 1, hdc into the first stitch, hdc into each stitch around, join with sl st to the top of the chain 1. (132 hdc)

Round 15: Ch 1, hdc into the first stitch, hdc into each stitch around, join with sl st to the top of the chain 1. (132 hdc)

Hook: Size-H/8- 5.00 mm
Notions: Scissors, tapestry needle.

Round 3: Ch1, 2 hdc into the next stitch, hdc in next stitch repeat between * and * around. Join with sl st to the top of the chain 1. (36 hdc)

Round 4: Ch1, 2 hdc into the next stitch, hdc in each of the next two stitches repeat between * and * around. Join with sl st to the top of the chain 1. (48 hdc)

Round 5: Ch1, 2 hdc into the next stitch, hdc in each of the next three stitches repeat between * and * around. Join with sl st to the top of the chain 1. (60 hdc)

Round 6: Ch1, 2 hdc into the next stitch, hdc in each of the next four stitches repeat between * and * around. Join with sl st to the top of the chain 1. (72 hdc)

Round 7: Ch1, 2 hdc into the next stitch, hdc in each of the next five stitches repeat between * and * around. Join with sl st to the top of the chain 1. (84 hdc)

Round 8: Ch1, 2 hdc into the next stitch, hdc in each of the next six stitches repeat between * and * around. Join with sl st to the top of the chain 1. (96 hdc)

Round 9: Ch1, 2 hdc into the next stitch, hdc in each of the next seven stitches repeat between * and * around. Join with sl st to the top of the chain 1. (108 hdc)

Round 10: Ch1, 2 hdc into the next stitch, hdc in each of the next eight stitches repeat between * and * around. Join with sl st to the top of the chain 1. (120 hdc)

Round 11: Ch1, 2 hdc into the next stitch, hdc in each of the next nine stitches repeat between * and * around. Join with sl st to the top of the chain 1. (132 hdc)