Boho Bliss Hanging Crochet Cat Bed Pattern
If your cat loves cozy spots and you love stylish home decor, this Hanging Crochet Cat Bed is perfect for both of you!
I designed this new bed with a cool boho vibe, especially for my kittens Millie and Thor. Made with strong chunky yarn and macrame cord, it creates a snug and stylish space for your furry friend to relax.
This kitty bed is not only cute and comfy, but it also adds a fun, creative touch to any room, keeping your cat happy while looking great in your home! The free cat bed pattern is below. Also, I am working on more free crochet cat bed patterns so check back soon!
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Cats Love to Hide!
Our furry friends love a comfortable place for a cat nap, and this awesome cat bed provides exactly that! Cats love to feel secure and hidden, and a dedicated cat cave or cat house gives them the perfect spot to do just that.
From kitty beds to cat bed caves, these comfy spaces offer them a sense of safety and happiness. Whether it’s a pod, nest, or even a basket, having their own cozy place for some alone time is key to ensuring those peaceful, uninterrupted cat naps.
Boho Style for Any Room
This round hanging kitty bed is perfect for blending in with your home decor. Its boho aesthetic makes it fit beautifully in any space—whether it’s your bedroom, living room, office, or even a window spot in your sunroom.
The soft, neutral colors give it a calming vibe while the design keeps your favorite feline friend feeling safe and secure. Best of all, it’s not just cute—it’s practical, too. By hanging the bed, you free up valuable floor space, making it both stylish and functional.
More Cozy Cat Bed Crochet Patterns
If you’re looking for more cozy cat bed crochet patterns, I’ve got you covered! Check out my pumpkin cat pod and cozy cat hideaway basket patterns—perfect for any furry friend.
Both designs are made with super bulky yarn for extra comfort. And don’t worry, I’ve got plenty of ideas coming up that Millie and Thor will be happy to test out. Whether it’s a hammock, basket, or a comfortable crochet bed, there’s always a new, cozy diy project in the works!
Hanging Crochet Cat Bed Pattern Information
Skill Level
Intermediate. This pattern uses basic crochet stitches and involves some shaping.
Crochet Project Materials Needed
- Hook size: 12 mm crochet hook or mm hook size needed for gauge
- RopeYarn: Super bulky rope yarn. I used 3 skeins of Bernat Macrame in the color neutral.
- Yarn for cushion: Super bulky weight yarn #6. I used 1 skein of Bernat Blanket yarn in the color vintage white.
- 2 x 14″ Hoops: You will need two 14″ hoops for the cat bed. I used macramé hoops from Joanns.
- Fiber fill: You will use fiber fill to stuff the cushion.
- 2 x 1.5″ Rings: You will need these for hanging the cat bed. I used 1.5 inch o-rings (Peerless brand) that I grabbed from Walmart. They have a 195 pound load limit.
- Zipper: Optional. I added a 7 inch zipper to my pillow cover.
- Tapestry needle: Use this to weave in the ends.
- Stitch marker(s): Optional. You can use these to help keep track of your stitches.
PDF Version
View a printable PDF version of this easy crochet cat bed in my Etsy shop: hanging crochet cat bed pattern
Finished Cat Bed Size
The diy crochet cat bed measures 14 inches in diameter, 4.5 inches deep, and hangs down 68 inches from the top of the ropes to the bottom of the bed.
Gauge
Bed gauge: 6 stitches = 4 inches
Cushion gauge: 10 stitches & 6 rounds = 4 inches
Crochet Terms
- SC = single crochet stitches
- DC = double crochet stitch
- TR = treble crochet stitches
- HDC = half double crochet stitches
- ch/chs = chain/chains
- ch sp = chain space
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
- SL ST = slip stitch
- blo = back loop only
- flo = front loop only
Hanging Crochet Cat Bed Pattern Notes
- The cat bed design is written in US terms.
- 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.
How to Crochet around a Ring
To crochet around a ring, make a slip knot and remove the knot/loop from the hook. Pass the knot/loop through the middle of the ring, then insert the hook back into the knot/loop. You are now ready to crochet around the ring.
Hanging Crochet Cat Bed Pattern Instructions
This hanging cat bed pattern has 4 simple steps. First, you’ll use 14-inch hoops to create the sides of the bed. Next, you’ll make the hanging straps. Then, you’ll crochet the base of the bed. Finally, you’ll finish by making the cushion insert.
Crochet the Sides of the Cat Bed
Use rope yarn.
Round 1: Make 60 SC around the 14 inch ring and then join to the first SC (60 stitches)
Round 2: Ch 3, *TR, ch 1, skip the next st*, join (30 stitches & 30 chain spaces)
Round 3: Ch 4, *TR in ch-sp, ch 1, skip the next st*, join (30 stitches & 30 chain spaces)
Round 4: Ch 1, SC in each st and in each ch-sp, working around the other 14 inch hoop, join but do not fasten off. You will now make the hanging straps.
Adding Straps to the Hanging Crochet Cat Bed
You’ll have 4 strap sections, with 13 stitches between each one. The straps from the first two sections will be attached to one hanging ring, while the straps from the other two sections will be attached to a separate hanging ring.
Use rope yarn and begin where you joined round 4.
Ch 1, [SC in 13 sts, sl st in next st, ch 100 and join the first strap with a sl st to the hanging ring, make another sl st in the hanging ring and ch 100, join the second strap with a sl st to the next st on the bed] repeat for a total of 4 times.
Base of the Cat Bed
Use rope yarn.
Ch 16 and join in the round.
Round 1: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC in next ch*, join (24 stitches)
Round 2: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC in next 2 sts, (32 stitches)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 DC, DC in next 2 sts, (40 stitches)
Sew the base to the bottom of the sides. Be sure to sew around the hoop. If you don’t have a large yarn needle, you can use a crochet hook to help weave the yarn, like I did!
Cushion Insert Pattern
Make 2 using super bulky yarn. Faux fur yarn would be a fun choice.
Round 1: Ch 3, make 10 HDC in the 3rd ch from the hook, join (10 stitches)
Round 2: Ch 2, make 2 HDC in each st, join (20 stitches)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 HDC, HDC in next st*, join (30 stitches)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 HDC, HDC in next 2 sts*, join (40 stitches)
Round 5: Ch 2, *2 HDC, HDC in next 3 sts*, join (50 stitches)
Round 6: Ch 2, *2 HDC, HDC in next 4 sts*, join (60 stitches)
Round 7: Ch 2, *2 HDC, HDC in next 5 sts*, join (70 stitches)
Round 8: Ch 2, *2 HDC, HDC in next 6 sts*, join (80 stitches)
Round 9: Ch 2, *2 HDC, HDC in next 7 sts*, join (90 stitches)
Round 10: Ch 2, HDC blo in each st, join (90 stitches)
Rounds 11 & 12: Ch 2, HDC in each st, join (90 stitches)
If you prefer not to add a zipper, just sew the two cushion halves together, adding fiber fill as you stitch.
Adding a Zipper to the Cushion
Use a tapestry needle to sew the zipper to the cushion halves, stitching through both the cushion stitches and the zipper fabric. After that, sew the rest of the cushion halves together. Then, open the zipper and stuff the cushion with fiber fill.
In the images, you might notice blue dots and stitches on the zipper. Just ignore them! I originally planned to crochet around the zipper, but that ended up being unnecessary. It was much easier to just sew through the zipper fabric.
Finishing the Hanging Crochet Cat Bed Pattern
Securely weave in all of the ends. Set the cushion in the bed.
How to Hang the Cat Bed
When it comes to hanging things from the ceiling, I always seem to end up with more holes than I need! But here’s the easiest way I’ve found to hang a hook for a cat bed.
First, make sure you’re using a sturdy ceiling hook that can support the weight of the bed and your cat. Find a ceiling joist (I use a stud finder for this), and mark the spot. Drill a small pilot hole, then screw in the hook by hand or use pliers for extra grip.
Looking for More Free Patterns?
If you like this cute cat bed pattern, you may also like my cozy cat hideaway, pumpkin cat bed, mouse ears cat pod, and my jumbo yarn cat bed patterns.
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