To create this cat cave you need to use a stiff yarn, I used a mix of Caron One Pound and Red Heart Super Saver. You will also need to hold 4 strands together. I wish I had a better option other than holding 4 strands together but there just isn't a stiff bulky yarn out there that I think would do the job. While you are holding your 4 strands together be sure to hold them tightly. If you hold the slack too loose you will end up with small loops within your project. Lastly, make sure your crochet stitches are tight as well!
Skill Level: Easy
Finished Size: 14" wide x 9" high.
This size is ideal for a small to medium size cat, if you have a big fluffy kitty you will want to add more increase rows (you'll also need additional decrease rows at the end).
Supplies:
4 balls of worsted weight yarn in choice of colors, approx. 350 yards for each color.
Size N (9.00 mm) Hook
Size K (6.50 mm) Hook
Scissors
Tapestry needle
Abbreviations (US Terms):
Ch - Chain
Sc - Single Crochet
Sc2tog - Single Crochet 2 Together
Sl St - Slip Stitch
Gauge:
5 stitches & 5 rows = 2"
Notes:
-Joins are made with sl st.
-Ch 1 does not count as an sc.
-1 sc2tog counts as an sc.
Holding 4 strands together & using N Hook:
Row 1: Start with a magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc in circle. Join. (6 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each around. Join. (12 sc)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc, 2 sc in next. *Sc in next, 2 sc in next.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (18 sc)
Row 4: Ch 1, *Sc in 2, 2 sc in next.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (24 sc)
Row 5: Ch 1, *Sc in 3, 2 sc in next.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (30 sc)
Row 6: Ch 1, *Sc in 4, 2 sc in next.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (36 sc)
Row 7: Ch 1, *Sc in 5, 2 sc in next.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (42 sc)
Row 8: Ch 1, *Sc in 6, 2 sc in next.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (48 sc)
Row 9: Ch 1, *Sc in 7, 2 sc in next.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (54 sc)
Row 10: Ch 1, *Sc in 8, 2 sc in next.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (60 sc)
Row 11: Ch 1, *Sc in 9, 2 sc in next.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (66 sc)
Row 12: Ch 1, *Sc in 10, 2 sc in next.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (72 sc)
Row 13: Ch 1, *Sc in 11, 2 sc in next.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (78 sc)
Row 14: Ch 1, *Sc in 12, 2 sc in next.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (84 sc)
Row 15: Ch 1, *Sc in 13, 2 sc in next.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (90 sc)
Row 16: Ch 1, *Sc in 14, 2 sc in next.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (96 sc)
Row 17-22: Ch 1, sc in each around. Join. (96 sc)
Row 23: Ch 1, sc in 80, leave last 16 un-worked. Ch 1, turn. (80 sc)
Row 24-32: Sc in each around. Ch 1, turn. (80 sc)
Row 33: Sc in each around, ch 16. Join. (80 sc, 16 ch)
Row 34: Ch 1, sc in each around working an sc into each chain. Join. (96 sc)
Row 35:Ch 1, sc in each around. Join. (96 sc)
Row 36: Ch 1, *Sc in 14, sc2tog.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (90 sc)
Row 37: Ch 1, *Sc in 13, sc2tog.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (84 sc)
Row 38: Ch 1, *Sc in 12, sc2tog.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (78 sc)
Row 39: Ch 1, *Sc in 11, sc2tog.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (72 sc)
Row 40: Ch 1, *Sc in 10, sc2tog.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (66 sc)
Row 41: Ch 1, *Sc in 9, sc2tog.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (60 sc)
Row 42: Ch 1, *Sc in 8, sc2tog.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (54 sc)
Row 43: Ch 1, *Sc in 7, sc2tog.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (48 sc)
Row 44: Ch 1, *Sc in 6, sc2tog.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (42 sc)
Row 45: Ch 1, *Sc in 5, sc2tog.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (36 sc)
Row 46: Ch 1, *Sc in 4, sc2tog.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (30 sc)
Row 47: Ch 1, *Sc in 3, sc2tog.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (24 sc)
Row 48: Ch 1, *Sc in 2, sc2tog.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (18 sc)
Row 49: Ch 1, *Sc, sc2tog.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (12 sc)
Row 50: Ch 1, Sc2tog around. Join. (6 sc)
Fasten off leaving a long end to sew this hole shut.
Sew in all ends, sewing in each strand of yarn individually.
Using the size K Hook and only 2 strands of yarn sc around the edge of the door. Your entrance opening should measure about 8" across by 4" high. Fasten off and sew in these ends.
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