Mouse ears crochet cat bed pattern
Looking for a mouse ears crochet cat bed pattern? This cozy cat cave is shaped like a little mouse, complete with round ears and a curled tail. It’s made with super bulky blanket yarn for a soft, warm hideaway that cats can burrow into and nap inside.
The finished bed measures about 13 inches wide and tall by 12 inches deep with an 8-inch opening. A sturdy ring helps the entrance hold its shape, while the mouse ears and tail give the bed its playful look.
Quick answer
This mouse ears crochet cat bed pattern creates a soft cave-style pet bed using super bulky yarn and an H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook. The opening is reinforced with an 8-inch ring, and the finished bed includes crocheted mouse ears and a curled tail.
Skill level: Advanced beginner
Finished size: About 13 inches wide/tall × 12 inches deep
Opening: 8 inches
Yarn: Super bulky #6
Hook: H-8 (5 mm)
Construction: Worked in joined rounds around a sturdy ring
Special features: Mouse ears and curled tail
Why you’ll love this mouse ears crochet cat bed pattern
- Cute mouse design: Round ears and a curled tail give the bed its playful look
- Cozy cave shape: Creates a tucked-away spot for cats who love to hide
- Sturdy opening: An 8-inch ring helps the entrance keep its shape
- Super bulky yarn: Thick blanket yarn makes the bed soft and cozy
- Advanced-beginner friendly: Uses basic stitches with simple shaping
Cats love to hide!
Cats often seek out covered spaces where they can curl up and feel secure. This mouse ears cat cave creates a soft, enclosed sleeping spot with a wide opening for easy access.
The mouse-inspired design makes it more playful than a basic cat pod, while the thick blanket yarn creates a warm place for napping and lounging.
How this mouse ears cat cave is constructed
The cat bed begins at the entrance, where single crochet stitches are worked around an 8-inch ring. Increase rounds widen the cave, followed by even rounds to create the main body.
Decrease rounds gradually close the back of the cat pod. The ears and tail are crocheted separately, shaped with wire, and sewn securely to the finished bed.
Mouse ears crochet cat bed pattern details
Here’s a quick overview of the materials, sizing, gauge, and pattern notes before you begin.
Skill level
Advanced beginner. This mouse ears crochet cat bed pattern uses basic single crochet stitches, increases, decreases, joined rounds, and simple shaping. You’ll also crochet around a ring and add wire to help shape the ears and tail.
Materials needed
- H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook
- Super bulky weight yarn (#6) (I used 2 skeins of Bernat Blanket Tweeds)
- 8-inch macrame ring or craft hoop
- 18-gauge wire, 14 inches total (35.5 cm)
- In the closing internal-link section, remove the leftove
- Hot melt adhesive (to coat the wire ends)
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch markers, optional
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Finished cat bed size
The finished mouse ears crochet cat bed measures approximately 13 inches wide and tall by 12 inches deep. The entrance opening measures 8 inches across.
Gauge
14 stitches and 11 rounds = 4 inches (10 cm)
Too many stitches in 4 inches? Try a larger hook.
Too few stitches in 4 inches? Try a smaller hook.
Crochet abbreviations
- sc = single crochet
- sc2tog = single crochet decrease
- ch/chs = chain/chains
- st/sts = stitch/stitches
Pattern notes
- The pattern is written in US terms.
- The side facing you is the “right side.”
- The stitch count is listed at the end of every round.
- The chain at the start of each round does not count as a stitch.
- Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch of the round.
- Repeat instructions between the asterisks (*) for the rest of the round.
How to crochet around the ring
To crochet around the 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.
Mouse ears crochet cat bed pattern instructions
Follow the sections below to crochet the cat bed, shape the cave, and add the mouse ears and tail.
Increase rounds
Rnd 1: Make 80 sc around the 8 inch ring and join (80 stitches)
Rnd 2: Ch 1, *2 sc, sc in next 9 sts*, join (88 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 1, *2 sc, sc in next 10 sts*, join (96 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 1, *2 sc, sc in next 11 sts*, join (104 stitches)
Rnd 5: Ch 1, *2 sc, sc in next 12 sts*, join (112 stitches)
Rnd 6: Ch 1, *2 sc, sc in next 13 sts*, join (120 stitches)
Rnd 7: Ch 1, *2 sc, sc in next 14 sts*, join (128 stitches)
Work even rounds
Rnds 8-25: Ch 1, sc in each st, join (128 stitches)
Decrease rounds
Rnd 26: Ch 1, *sc2tog, sc in next 14 sts*, join (120 stitches)
Rnd 27: Ch 1, *sc2tog, sc in next 13 sts*, join (112 stitches)
Rnd 28: Ch 1, *sc2tog, sc in next 12 sts*, join (104 stitches)
Rnd 29: Ch 1, *sc2tog, sc in next 11 sts*, join (96 stitches)
Rnd 30: Ch 1, *sc2tog, sc in next 10 sts*, join (88 stitches)
Rnd 31: Ch 1, *sc2tog, sc in next 9 sts*, join (80 stitches)
Rnd 32: Ch 1, *sc2tog, sc in next 8 sts*, join (72 stitches)
Rnd 33: Ch 1, *sc2tog, sc in next 7 sts*, join (64 stitches)
Rnd 34: Ch 1, *sc2tog, sc in next 6 sts*, join (56 stitches)
Rnd 35: Ch 1, *sc2tog, sc in next 5 sts*, join (48 stitches)
Rnd 36: Ch 1, *sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts*, join (40 stitches)
Rnd 37: Ch 1, *sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts*, join (32 stitches)
Rnd 38: Ch 1, *sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts*, join (24 stitches)
Rnd 39: Ch 1, *sc2tog, sc in next st*, join (16 stitches)
Rnd 40: Ch 1, sc2tog around, join (8 stitches)
Sew the last 8 stitches closed with a yarn needle.
Crochet the mouse ears
Round 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 8 sc, join (8 stitches)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 sc in each st, join (16 stitches)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 sc, sc in next st*, join (24 stitches)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 sc, sc in next 2 sts*, join (32 stitches)
Round 5: Ch 2, *2 sc, sc in next 3 sts*, join (40 stitches)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the ears to the top of the cat pod. Then thread a piece of wire through the center of each ear to help it stand up.
Crochet the mouse tail
Chain 21, in 2nd ch from hook, *2 sc, sc in next ch*, fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. (30 stitches)
Thread a 6-inch piece of wire (I used 18 gauge) through the tail to help it keep its shape. Sew the tail to the back of the cat pod. Make sure it is centered between the ears.
Finish the mouse ears cat bed
Add a drop of hot glue to both wire ends to prevent scratching. Weave in those loose ends, then let your furry friend snuggle up and enjoy their cozy new bed!
Mouse ears crochet cat bed FAQs
Is this mouse ears crochet cat bed pattern beginner friendly?
This pattern is best for an advanced beginner. It uses basic crochet stitches along with shaping, crocheting around a ring, and adding wire to the ears and tail.
What size is the finished mouse ears cat bed?
The finished bed measures about 13 inches wide and tall by 12 inches deep, with an 8-inch entrance.
What yarn should I use?
Use super bulky #6 blanket yarn for a soft, thick cat bed that holds its shape well.
Why does the pattern use an 8-inch ring?
The ring reinforces the entrance and helps the opening stay round instead of collapsing.
How do the mouse ears and tail keep their shape?
Wire is threaded through the ears and tail. The wire ends should be safely covered so they cannot scratch your pet.
Looking for a simple crochet cat cave?
For a more classic design without mouse ears or a tail, try my crochet cat cave pattern.
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— Melissa