Kitty Cuddles (Felted Cat Bed Pattern)

[marym]

Oh, I have a brand new kitty, so I'm sure this is next on my list!! Thank you thank you!!

[nortonj]

I first made the blue and white one, which was a challenge since I have 2 cats. Here are some pics:

First, the original size:

 

Then, prior to washing it I actually put it in boiling water:

 

 

So I washed it, etc. Mr. Cupcake loved it, and the little one, Nugget was jealous. I made another one for her. I'll post that one soon.

Jean Norton

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[crochetrae]

Wow, that really felted up nicely. Looks great!

[trin]

Here's some photos of my first one:

 

 

 

I'll start the other one soon. (two kitties, and Miss Megumi loves hers, and only sorta sometimes kinda lets Seimei lay in it.)

This is Lion Landscapes that I had laying around.

 

 

as an experiment with some yarn from my stash, I made a mini one with high sides (I stoped expansion rows with I think #15 or so...) using 2 skeins of Caron's felt it... it'll go by my tv to be a basket to keep the remotes corralled.

[Rosemary]

Ah, the bed is so cute, as are the cats! Thanks for sharing the pattern.

[cher49]

it turned out great...

one of these days I need to learn to felt.

[chupie]

I am trying to make this as my first project. I am using Paton's Merino wool for felting with a K hook. I am on #26 19 hdc sts. It looks like maybe I will have to expand to get to 23" prefelted? Or am I doing a tighter stitch with a k hook and it won't felt down as much? I am new to this! Any advice appreciated.

[trin]

Seimei's bed...

warning, my bathtub IS lavender...

 

 

 

 

The yarn is Caron's felt-it... it went through the washer twice and then dried over a roll of towels in the bathtub.

[123mensinger]

I just loved looking at all of your cat beds. I don't have a cat,but I do have a little dog. I bet he would enjoy one. Thanks for the pattern.

[chupie]

Seimei's bed...

warning, my bathtub IS lavender...

 

 

 

The yarn is Caron's felt-it... it went through the washer twice and then dried over a roll of towels in the bathtub.

 

How big was yours before felting?

[trin]

How big was yours before felting?

 

It seemed ginormous... if it wasn't around 24-25 inches across I'd be surprised. I did make mine about 4 rows wider across, because Seimei is a bit of a plumper, and isn't done growing yet...

[chupie]

It seemed ginormous... if it wasn't around 24-25 inches across I'd be surprised. I did make mine about 4 rows wider across, because Seimei is a bit of a plumper, and isn't done growing yet...

 

thanks. I think I'll make sure it's at least that big, regardless of amount of stitches.

[wrenlover]

I just love this kitty bed. I have never felted anything before. Can someone tell me if you can wash it once you have felted it? Or will that change the shape once again?

 

Lisa

[Bejae_60]

that is cute,,,,,,, good job

[chupie]

I just love this kitty bed. I have never felted anything before. Can someone tell me if you can wash it once you have felted it? Or will that change the shape once again?

 

Lisa

 

The ones that some people knitted me one said just wash in COLD and reshape while drying. I'm making one of these now and am almost finished. We'll see how it turns out. It is my first project.

[chupie]

OK, need help. This is good, but I am wondering if I should put it through one more cycle of hot wash. Would that stiffen it up a bit or just shrink it more? It's not a bad size, so I think it could still shrink down a little and be fine.

 

Here is just the bottom:

 

 

Here is prefelted and felted:

 

 

 

My tester seems to enjoy it, even though it's a tad floppy. She is a medium sized cat so like I said, a bit more shrinkage wouldn't hurt:

 

 

Apparently it is comfy:

 

 

This is really for my brother's cats, but I will make her one of her own.

 

So, should I put it through again? will it help those sides?

[happy stitcher]

Cats love wool, don't they?

I have a wool blanket on my bed and my cats just love it!

 

just my but it looks good to me! Your cat likes it, and that's what matters!

 

[Adriann]

Nice job, Chupie

[sheryl*]

Cool! Thanks for sharing the pattern. I can make a few for my mother-in-law.

[emaisgr8]

I am almost finished making this. Mine is about 25" across pre-felt. I guess I crochet loosely. But that's ok, because my kitty is HUGE!!!! Thanks for the pattern.

[Monique39]

your kitty looks very comfy!

[emaisgr8]

Here's mine before and after. Pre-felt it is 25"x6" after it is 18"x5"

[redtombo]

:applauseChrome Kitty that's a wonderful cat bed. Love colors. Great job.

[stronak]

It looks great. I know my baby is going to love it. She loves to snuggle in anything that makes her feel safe.

[vandyclark]

I love this pattern, but am having trouble getting my base circle to lay flat! I've tried a few different size hooks, but it's always too loose, & wants to fold over instead of being flat! Is this normal & will work out after felting, or maybe my HDCs are too loose? It does look awfully"whole-ly" & loose, esp compared to everyone else's pre-felt pics.... Any help or advice is welcome!