Well, hello there, lovely crafters! I’ve stumbled upon this crochet gem that’s perfect for our feline overlords. It’s a crochet pattern for a kitty box that resembles a classic brown cardboard box, but let me tell ya, it’s way cozier. Wrapped in a warm brown hue that’ll have your cat purring in no time, the pattern imitates that pulse of excitement a kitty gets from a new box, but with the comfort and durability of handmade love.
You start with a sturdy base, crocheting in rounds for that snug fit, then woork your way up to forge the walls. It’s fun watchin’ it come together! Next, add some flair with contrasting yarn to mimic those flaps—don’t worry, they won’t bend like the real deal, but they sure add charm.
As you go, remember to switch up your stitches; keep it vibrant with a dash of creativity. And hey, maybe your fingers slip a little, leaving a personal touch with a quirky stitch here and there. It just adds character!
So, let’s grab our hooks and dive in. I can practically see those curious whiskers twitching already! Creating this kitty cubby is not only a nimble way to spoil your pet, but it serves up that golden moment when you see them cozy on up to a creation birthed from your own two hands—hoot, what a feeling!
Designer: Bigbebez
Materials & Tools
- Plush (Velvet) yarn
- 6.00 mm crochet hook
- Size: 6 cm (2.3 in)
Abbreviations
Ch – chain
Sl st – slip stitch
Sc – single crochet
3-sc inc – 3 sc in indicated stitch
BLO – back loops only
Hdc – half double crochet
The Box
Use the brown yarn to make a magic ring.
Rnd 1: 8 sc, sl st (8)
Rnd 2: 1 ch, (sc, 3-sc inc) x 4, sl st (16)
Rnd 3: 1 ch, 2 sc, (3-sc inc, 3 sc) x 3, 3-sc inc, sc, sl st (24)
Rnd 4: 1 ch, 3 sc, (30sc inc, 5 sc) x 3, 3-sc inc, 2 sc, sl st (32)
Rnd 5: 1 ch, 4 sc, (3-sc inc, 7 sc) x 3, 3-sc inc, 3 sc, sl st (40)
Rnd 6: 1 ch, 5 sc, (3-sc inc, 9 sc) x 3, 3-sc inc, 4 sc, sl st (48)
Rnd 7: BLO: 2 ch, 47 hdc, sl st (38)
Rnd 8-11: 2 ch, 47 hdc, sl st (48)
Fasten off and weave in the yarn end.
2 ch in the 45th st of Rnd 11 using brown yarn. Continue working on the box.
- BLO: 2 ch, 11 hdc (12)
- 2 ch, turn, 11 hdc (12)
Fasten off, and weave in the yarn end. Repeat 3 more times for the remaining stitches.
A link to the cat that is in the box would be great.
Its on their etsy bigbebez they have a bunch of different cat patterns