Crochet cat hammock pattern
Give your cat a cozy elevated spot to curl up while adding a stylish handmade accent to your room. This hanging cat bed has a structured round shape and cushioned center, creating a comfortable perch without taking up floor space.
The clean, modern look works especially well in bedrooms, living rooms, offices, or anywhere your cat likes to relax.
Quick answer
This intermediate crochet cat hammock is a one-size hanging cat bed made with super bulky rope yarn for the bed and straps, super bulky weight (#6) yarn for the cushion, and a 12 mm crochet hook. Two 14-inch hoops create the structured frame, while separate crocheted sections form the sides, hanging straps, base, and cushion. The finished bed measures approximately 14 inches in diameter, 4.5 inches deep, and 68 inches from the top of the straps to the bottom of the bed.
Crochet cat hammock pattern details
Here’s a quick overview of the materials, sizing, gauge, and pattern notes before you begin.
Skill level
Intermediate — This pattern uses basic crochet stitches but includes working around hoops, creating long hanging straps, and assembling multiple structured components.
Materials and tools
- 12 mm crochet hook — Used for the rope yarn and cushion construction
- Super bulky rope yarn — Forms the structured bed and straps
- Super bulky weight #6 yarn — Used for the cushion insert
- Two 14-inch (36 cm) hoops — Create the round frame of the bed
- Two 1.5-inch (4 cm) rings — Used to attach the hanging straps
- Fiber fill — Stuffing for the cushion insert
- 7-inch (18 cm) zipper (optional) — For easy access to the cushion filling
- Yarn needle — For sewing seams and weaving in ends
For the structured bed and straps, use super bulky rope yarn. A lighter yarn may not provide the same structure or support.
Yarn amounts
- Super bulky rope yarn — Approximately 3 skeins of Bernat Macrame (color: Neutral) were used to create the sides, straps, and base of the bed.
- Super bulky weight #6 yarn — Approximately 1 skein of Bernat Blanket (color: Vintage White) was used for the cushion insert.
Yardage may vary slightly depending on individual tension and any strap length adjustments.
Finished size
One size:
- 14 inches (36 cm) in diameter
- 4.5 inches (11 cm) deep
- 68 inches (173 cm) total hanging length from the top of the straps to the bottom of the bed
Gauge
Bed gauge — 6 stitches = 4 inches (10 cm)
Cushion gauge — 10 stitches and 6 rounds = 4 inches (10 cm)
Crochet abbreviations
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet stitch
- tr = treble crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- ch/chs = chain/chains
- ch sp = chain space
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- sl st = slip stitch
- blo = back loop only
Pattern notes
- The stitch count is listed at the end of every round.
- Join each round with a slip stitch to the top of the first stitch made in that round.
- Repeat instructions between the asterisks (*) for the rest of the round.
- The chain at the beginning of each round does not count as a stitch.
- The pattern is written in US crochet terms.
How the bed is constructed
This crochet cat hammock pattern is made in four clear steps:
- Crochet the sides — Work around two 14-inch (36 cm) hoops using super bulky rope yarn to create the structured outer frame.
- Add the hanging straps — Create four evenly spaced strap sections and attach them to two 1.5-inch (4 cm) rings to form the suspension system.
- Make the base — Crochet a circular base with rope yarn and sew it securely to the bottom edge around the lower hoop.
- Create the cushion insert — Crochet two round panels using super bulky weight #6 yarn, join them, and fill with fiber fill. Add an optional zipper if desired.
The result is a sturdy, modern hanging bed that keeps your cat cozy while freeing up floor space.
How to safely hang your crochet cat bed
Because this is a suspended design, proper installation matters.
- Always anchor the ceiling hook into a ceiling joist.
- Use hardware rated to support the weight of the bed and your cat.
- Check straps and attachment points regularly for wear.
- Adjust strap length if needed before final hanging.
These checks help keep your finished hanging crochet cat bed secure before your cat uses it.
Crochet cat hammock pattern instructions
This pattern is worked in four sections: sides, straps, base, and cushion insert.
How to crochet around a ring
Start by making a slip knot as usual. Remove the loop from your hook and pass it through the center of the ring. Insert your hook back into the loop and tighten gently to secure it around the ring.
You’re now ready to begin crocheting stitches directly over the ring, working your stitches around it as instructed.
Sides of the cat bed
Use super bulky rope yarn and a 12 mm hook.
Round 1: 60 sc evenly around the 14-inch (36 cm) hoop, join (60 sts)
Round 2: Ch 3, *tr, ch 1, skip next st*, join (30 tr, 30 ch-sp)
Round 3: Ch 4, *tr in ch-sp, ch 1, skip next st*, join (30 tr, 30 ch-sp)
Round 4: Ch 1, sc in each st and each ch-sp, working around the second 14-inch (36 cm) hoop, join. Do not fasten off.
Adding the hanging straps
Divide the 60 stitches around the bed into 4 equal strap sections. Each section uses 15 stitches, with 13 sc between the two strap attachment points.
Strap section: Sc in the next 13 sts, sl st in the next st, ch 100, sl st twice around the hanging ring, ch 100, then sl st in the next st on the bed.
Repeat the strap section 4 times total.
Base of the cat bed
Note: I revised the base of the bed after photographing this project. The written pattern below is correct and includes 4 rounds for the base. Some photos may show an earlier 5-round version.
Use rope yarn. Ch 16 and join to work in the round.
Round 1: Ch 2, *2 dc in the next ch, dc in the next ch*; repeat around, join (24 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (32 sts)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 3 sts*, join (40 sts)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 4 sts*, join (48 sts)
Sew the base securely to the bottom of the side section, stitching around the lower hoop for stability. Use a yarn needle or crochet hook to weave through the thick rope yarn.
Cushion insert
Make 2 panels using super bulky weight #6 yarn.
Round 1: Ch 3, 10 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, join (10 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st, join (20 sts)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next st*, join (30 sts)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 2 sts*, join (40 sts)
Round 5: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 3 sts*, join (50 sts)
Round 6: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 4 sts*, join (60 sts)
Round 7: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 5 sts*, join (70 sts)
Round 8: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 6 sts*, join (80 sts)
Round 9: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next 7 sts*, join (90 sts)
Round 10: Ch 2, hdc blo in each st, join (90 sts)
Rounds 11–12: Ch 2, hdc in each st, join (90 sts)
Place the two panels with wrong sides together. Begin sewing them together using a yarn needle, leaving an opening for stuffing. Add fiber fill until the cushion is full and firm, then finish sewing closed.
If you would like a removable cushion, sew a 7-inch (18 cm) zipper between the two panels instead of fully closing the seam. Stitch through both the crochet fabric and the zipper tape. Be sure to open the zipper before stuffing, then fill with fiber and close.
Once complete, place the cushion inside the hanging bed.
Finishing
Securely weave in all ends and check that the base is firmly stitched around the lower hoop. Inspect the strap attachment points to ensure everything is secure before hanging.
Insert the cushion into the bed and adjust as needed for an even, full shape.
Your hanging crochet cat bed is now ready to install and enjoy.
Looking for a floor-style crochet cat bed?
Try my crochet cat bed pattern for a soft, round bed made with jumbo yarn that sits directly on the floor.
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— Melissa