Create a cozy and whimsical castle-shaped cat bed with this free crochet pattern from PurlJam. This pattern is suitable for experienced crocheters and includes detailed instructions and helpful tips. Treat your feline friend to a royal sleeping spot!
16 stitches and 18 rows = 4 inches in single crochet
Base (Make 1):
Row 1: Start with a magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc into the ring, join with a sl st to the first sc (6 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around, join with a sl st to the first sc (12 sc)
Rows 3-6: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join with a sl st to the first sc (12 sc)
Row 7: Ch 1, *sc in the next sc, 2 sc in the next sc*, repeat from * to * around, join with a sl st to the first sc (18 sc)
Row 8: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join with a sl st to the first sc (18 sc)
Row 9: Ch 1, *sc in the next 2 sc, 2 sc in the next sc*, repeat from * to * around, join with a sl st to the first sc (24 sc)
Row 10: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join with a sl st to the first sc (24 sc)
Row 11: Ch 1, *sc in the next 3 sc, 2 sc in the next sc*, repeat from * to * around, join with a sl st to the first sc (30 sc)
Row 12: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join with a sl st to the first sc (30 sc)
Row 13: Ch 1, *sc in the next 4 sc, 2 sc in the next sc*, repeat from * to * around, join with a sl st to the first sc (36 sc)
Row 14: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join with a sl st to the first sc (36 sc)
Row 15: Ch 1, *sc in the next 5 sc, 2 sc in the next sc*, repeat from * to * around, join with a sl st to the first sc (42 sc)
Row 16: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join with a sl st to the first sc (42 sc)
Row 17: Ch 1, *sc in the next 6 sc, 2 sc in the next sc*, repeat from * to * around, join with a sl st to the first sc (48 sc)
Row 18: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join with a sl st to the first sc (48 sc)
Row 19: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join with a sl st to the first sc (48 sc)
Row 20: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join with a sl st to the first sc (48 sc)
Row 21: Ch 1, *sc in the next 6 sc, 2 sc in the next sc*, repeat from * to * around, join with a sl st to the first sc (56 sc)
Row 22: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join with a sl st to the first sc (56 sc)
Row 23: Ch 1, *sc in the next 7 sc, 2 sc in the next sc*, repeat from * to * around, join with a sl st to the first sc (64 sc)
Row 24: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join with a sl st to the first sc (64 sc)
Row 25: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join with a sl st to the first sc (64 sc)
Row 26: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join with a sl st to the first sc (64 sc)
Row 27: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join with a sl st to the first sc (64 sc)
Row 28: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join with a sl st to the first sc (64 sc)
Row 29: Ch 1, *sc in the next 7 sc, sc2tog*, repeat from * to * around, join with a sl st to the first sc (56 sc)
Row 30: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join with a sl st to the first sc (56 sc)
Fort Tower (Make 4):
Row 1: Start with a magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc into the ring, join with a sl st to the first sc (6 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around, join with a sl st to the first sc (12 sc)
Row 3: Ch 1, *sc in the next sc, 2 sc in the next sc*, repeat from * to * around, join with a sl st to the first sc (18 sc)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join with a sl st to the first sc (18 sc)
Row 5: Ch 1, *sc in the next 2 sc, 2 sc in the next sc*, repeat from * to * around, join with a sl st to the first sc (24 sc)
Row 6: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join with a sl st to the first sc (24 sc)
Row 7: Ch 1, *sc in the next 3 sc, 2 sc in the next sc*, repeat from * to * around, join with a sl st to the first sc (30 sc)
Row 8: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join with a sl st to the first sc (30 sc)
Row 9: Ch 1, *sc in the next 4 sc, 2 sc in the next sc*, repeat from * to * around, join with a sl st to the first sc (36 sc)
Row 10: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join with a sl st to the first sc (36 sc)
Row 11: Ch 1, *sc in the next 5 sc, 2 sc in the next sc*, repeat from * to * around, join with a sl st to the first sc (42 sc)
Row 12: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join with a sl st to the first sc (42 sc)
Assembly:
1. Sew each Fort Tower to the corners of the Base using a tapestry needle and matching yarn.
2. Weave in all loose ends.
3. Place a comfy cushion or blanket inside the castle cat bed for added comfort.
Your castle cat bed is now ready for your feline friend to enjoy!
If you have any questions or need further assistance, please feel free to reach out to our support team at team@verde.uk. Don't forget to share your creations on social media using the hashtag #purljam. We'd love to see your beautiful castle cat beds!