I finished my cat bed! Wish I could post a pic on comments because it came out so well! Thank you for giving me something to make other than a baby blanket! It gives me confidence in trying new things now
@@bethmanley3680 hello Beth, You can go to my Facebook Emily's craft and crochet and post pictures. I would love to see them. My friend could not post her blanket. I am not good with media, I hope I can see your pet beds. Emily
I am making a big basket and the pattern is very similar to this one. My cat jumped in it and I thought there must be a video for a crocheted cat bed and that is how I found this! I will be making this cat bed next. Great video and your cats are so sweet . Liz B. (Upstate NY)
I can't wait to try this. I have made so many "baby" blankets using three or four yarn strands simultaneously, and my babies (cats) absolutely love them. I've rescued three street cats now, and the two feral cats each somehow found and claimed one of those blankets almost instantly upon being brought / allowed inside.
Mine is turning out way too wavy! I tore it apart and I’m now only doing one sc and every few stitches I’ll randomly do two sc- never more than 2 sc. It’s very flat and getting bigger with every round. There’s no way you could keep adding all those stitches and keep the bottom flat. Other than this quirk, I’m loving this project.
You are so crafty I love it!! I will make this soon my girls will love it 🐈⬛ 🐈⬛ 🐈⬛! I wanted to know more about how you made the hook handle out of yarn if ya don’t mind 🤩
i am making this currently for my cats... but i wanted to make 2 flat circles and then connect them like a cushion! should i do the round of HDC on both circles and stop there? or also add a couple rounds of SC ? Thank you in advance 😁
Hi. I just realized I used baby blanket super bulky yarn. Do you know the best way to reinforce the sides and bottom because it’s a bit soft and flimsy? Thanks.
Hey I really want to learn this but I don’t know how to do a double crochet and I tried everything and even looking for it on your channel but I can’t find it
I had to give up. Mine just keeps coming out looking like a wavy skirt. *Update. I tried this pattern with double crochets and it doesn't come out all wavy. Plus, you don't have to do twelve rows. ☺️
Yes, she did all those crochets in the same loop. I found it confusing at first as well because I'm used to starting these types of patterns with chains and a slip knot into the first one to form a circle or, with a magic circle.
Hi, so at the beginning of a new row do the stitches slowly increase by one in each stitch. Then after each increase you put 2 stitches in one whole then the increased number and 2 stitches?
Hello, each time you put two stitches in one opening you are increasing. When you put one in between you are keeping the project flat. Once you put a single crochet in each stitch it will start to curve up. I hope this helps.
@@Emilycrochet this is the first time iv worked in a circle and the first time iv crocheted anything other than a blanket! So it's been a challenge but after a few failed attempts it's now coming along nicely!!!! Iv subscribed to your videos and would love to see more cat related crochet projects :-) ❤.
I think I did 18-20. I actually just washed my three beds, I put old socks around sides and sewed it by hand with yarn shut. It made the sides so much more sturdy. You can make your sides as many rows as you would like. Hope your project comes out with your love and expression. Have a great day.
Awesome!! Love how you use three different strands because I didn't have any thick ply yarn so this is a fantastic idea.
Thank you, my 8 cats love these beds. And they wash up real well.
I finished my cat bed! Wish I could post a pic on comments because it came out so well! Thank you for giving me something to make other than a baby blanket! It gives me confidence in trying new things now
I am so happy! You made my day. I hope your cats enjoy. I have four beds throughout my house. I have eight cats.
@@Emilycrochet I'm thinking of making a nature themed one next- 3 different shades of green yarn, mushrooms 🍄, butterfly 🦋 and some flowers 💐
@@bethmanley3680 hello Beth,
You can go to my Facebook Emily's craft and crochet and post pictures. I would love to see them. My friend could not post her blanket. I am not good with media, I hope I can see your pet beds.
Emily
I am making a big basket and the pattern is very similar to this one. My cat jumped in it and I thought there must be a video for a crocheted cat bed and that is how I found this! I will be making this cat bed next. Great video and your cats are so sweet . Liz B. (Upstate NY)
I loved making this! It was easy. I’m gifting it to my grandkitties!!
Love this tutorial! Very helpful and wholesome energy
Thank you, so glad you enjoyed.
Its perfect!!! I love it so much, my cat likes the bed and so do I
I can't wait to try this. I have made so many "baby" blankets using three or four yarn strands simultaneously, and my babies (cats) absolutely love them. I've rescued three street cats now, and the two feral cats each somehow found and claimed one of those blankets almost instantly upon being brought / allowed inside.
They will love this bed. My cats love them.
Thank you so much, Emily. I'm definitely gonna make one for my cat.
Thank you 💕
Hi Emily! Thanks for the video and awesome cat bed. Just started crocheting and I’m so excited to learn more. Thanks for the tutorial!
Omg I love you and your cats. So sweet
Thank you. I have eight, they keep me entertained.
@@Emilycrochet we have 8 as well and a stray that we foster on our sun porch. ❤️
Mine is turning out way too wavy! I tore it apart and I’m now only doing one sc and every few stitches I’ll randomly do two sc- never more than 2 sc. It’s very flat and getting bigger with every round. There’s no way you could keep adding all those stitches and keep the bottom flat. Other than this quirk, I’m loving this project.
Maybe we are not using the same yarn or the stitches are not the same tightness. I hope you can tweek and get to work out.
You are so crafty I love it!! I will make this soon my girls will love it 🐈⬛ 🐈⬛ 🐈⬛! I wanted to know more about how you made the hook handle out of yarn if ya don’t mind 🤩
Hi there, I’m a little stuck on how to start the sides.. could you clarify for me please? 🥰
I know its not the important part but you have beautiful hands.
Thank you
How do you turn to start the sides? Are you only going through the back loop?
Yes go into back loops and it will begin to curl up.
Hi, thanks for this tutorial. I'd love a written pattern, do you have it? Thanks a lot!
I don't sorry, but I am going to do another tutorial soon and I will write it down.
i am making this currently for my cats... but i wanted to make 2 flat circles and then connect them like a cushion! should i do the round of HDC on both circles and stop there? or also add a couple rounds of SC ? Thank you in advance 😁
I would add the couple of rounds. That would make your edges even more strong.
thx u 💞btw your cat looks a lot like mine🥹🫶
This is coco, he looks like his dad Me. Meow meow and his brother Miles.
❤
Thank you
I am using "Loops & Threads", Chenille Mince in Tigerfish Multi with a Size K/10.5 Crochet Hook. The yarn is so Soft.❤
Hi. I just realized I used baby blanket super bulky yarn. Do you know the best way to reinforce the sides and bottom because it’s a bit soft and flimsy? Thanks.
Hello. You cold stuff sides and sew. I used red heart yarn and it was pretty stiff.
Hey I really want to learn this but I don’t know how to do a double crochet and I tried everything and even looking for it on your channel but I can’t find it
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Here is a link to one of my first videos. I hope this helps.
Happy Crocheting!
I don’t quite get how to Sontheim sides? This is my first crochet project and I’m so confused 😭
Hello, I made the dides tall and folded them down inside to make the sides stronger. Please let me know if that helps.
I had to give up. Mine just keeps coming out looking like a wavy skirt. *Update. I tried this pattern with double crochets and it doesn't come out all wavy. Plus, you don't have to do twelve rows. ☺️
Samee❤
Howwwwww is it wavy??
I'm slightly confused here. Just to clarify, you're working all those double crochets in the initial loop?
Yes. I am using multiple strands of yarn which makes it nice and sturdy as the sides go up.
Yes, she did all those crochets in the same loop. I found it confusing at first as well because I'm used to starting these types of patterns with chains and a slip knot into the first one to form a circle or, with a magic circle.
I struggle with the magic ring, if I do slip stitch how many chains do I chain up ?
I would chain four an then go into first stitch.
Thank you for watching.
@@Emilycrochet thank you, I will eventually grasp the concept of the magic ring I just want to make my cats a cat bed... thank you 💕
Hi. I’m not sure why mine is not laying flat. It is curling up like a bowl. What am I doing wrong?
@@janinejen2901 are you using thick yarn? You might to adjust yarn and the hook.
@@Emilycrochet after frogging it multiple times, I finally got it to lay flat. Can’t wait to see what my puppies think of it when I’m done. Thank you!
Love this, I'm in the UK, I'm just wondering how much wool to buy, is the Red Heart DK, 100 g balls?
Yes I used red heart yarn. I had one full skein of red an used scrap yarn. I save all my scrap yarn and tie together an save.
What size was the skein you gad that was full?
I've looked into Red Heart, was it a super saver? They are 200 g so I would need approx 600 g. Does that sound about right do you think?
@@njbarnard2 7 ounces. You can use three skeins of any thick yarn. If you use thin yarn the sides will will stand up.
Took some working out.. Lol.. 198 g = 7oz skein. Thank you so much. Can't wait to get started on this xx
Hi, so at the beginning of a new row do the stitches slowly increase by one in each stitch. Then after each increase you put 2 stitches in one whole then the increased number and 2 stitches?
Hello, each time you put two stitches in one opening you are increasing. When you put one in between you are keeping the project flat. Once you put a single crochet in each stitch it will start to curve up.
I hope this helps.
@@Emilycrochet this is the first time iv worked in a circle and the first time iv crocheted anything other than a blanket! So it's been a challenge but after a few failed attempts it's now coming along nicely!!!! Iv subscribed to your videos and would love to see more cat related crochet projects :-) ❤.
@@bethmanley3680 Great I will. I love my furry babies.
How many rows did you make the sides?
I think I did 18-20. I actually just washed my three beds, I put old socks around sides and sewed it by hand with yarn shut. It made the sides so much more sturdy. You can make your sides as many rows as you would like. Hope your project comes out with your love and expression. Have a great day.
How many skeins in total?
I used three strands of red heart