DIY Cat Hammock | No Sew | EASY + CHEAP

DIY Cat Hammock, it's the ultimate diy kitty bed!
Subscribe for more videos! - bit.ly/cats-pats-subscribe
Update Video with Upgrades - • DIY Cat Hammock Upgrad...
Find out more about our kitties! - bit.ly/FeaturedKitties
Instagram - / catsandpats
Cat Hammocks are super comfy and kitty cats love them. I wanted to make an easy, no sew design that anyone could build. Also, it is pretty quick to do, you can finish in under an hour! I think my total cost was $9.07, but you might be able to do it for even cheaper. Also, you can take the material off for easy washing!
Carefree by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/...)
Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-...
Artist: incompetech.com/

[@CatsandPats]

UPDATE VIDEO! I took this hammock to the next level with some improvements to make it sturdier and nicer to look at. Watch here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6LFf2yAr6t2rpo

[@lushpaw1]

do you still have this cat? because i rescued one that looks and acts exactly like yours. lol

[@FrancescaFlows]

I’m a 22 year old that should be studying but instead I’m watching a video on how to make my cats a hammock. Why am I like this

[@charliem.7492]

Because Cats are a lot more entertaining then studding is. ;)

[@cheryl8286]

FrancescaFlows Cause..your a CatWoman, hehe..its way better than studying Lol

[@EllaPress]

"Thanks honey." "You're not helping, honey." LOL Loved it

[@CatsandPats]

Haha, any time I"m doing anything... they want to be involved :D

[@zephiernetecke7922]

She was "Helping"! That was her version of helping. My cats always want to help my husband with his boot laces.😁

[@caryulmer5578]

Have to love a man who calls his cat "honey". And he can operate power tools to make cat hammocks. This guy is purfect! Lucky wife.

[@abdulrahimalabbasi4615]

I just made the exact same hammock for my cat. She loves it. The clear instructions make it really easy to build. Doesn't require a lot of effort neither does it cost a lot of money. Amazing job.

[@CatsandPats]

Awesome! I'm glad it worked for ya! :)

[@catcon3997]

DUDE! GET A PVC PIPE CUTTER!!!!! ITS MUCH CLEANER & STRAIGHT CUT IN ONE EASY SQUEEZE! GLUE SOME PARTS OF IT AND IT WILL HELP KEEP IT STURDY, JUST LEAVE ONE END UNGLUED TO ACCESS THE PILLOW CASE. AND IF YOU PUT CAPS ON THE FEET YOU GIVE IT A MORE FINISHED LOOK AND PROTECT THE FLOOR. AND I'M NOT YELLING...I'M JUST BLIND! :)

[@CatsandPats]

I made an update video where I do glue it together to make it more sturdy, and I put caps on the feet! Haha! I still don't have a pvc pipe cutter... maybe come Christmas. My electric saw works pretty well too! :)

[@ktctgrl4jsus]

Thank you very much. I've seen other things about how to make things with PVC but love how you told us about the cutting process and the price, and even included the cats helping you. Also if a person doesn't have power tools, often they can borrow them from their local library...at least in my area we can.

[@justapixel9903]

Love the interaction with the cats! Thanks for the idea keep it up, love to watch :)

[@joniduvall8363]

Fantastic editing. I love your sense of humor. Also, GO CAT PEOPLE! YES! Well done. One piece of advice: that's a very dangerous way to use a saw.

[@CatsandPats]

Thank you! And haha yeah I know, it was pretty reckless, which isn't what I should be showing in a tutorial :)

[@Tactica1Roach]

I now have a use for the thousands of pieces of PVS pipe X3 that are In my yard. Ty for the idea!

[@CatsandPats]

Haha, awesome, you can probably make several :)

[@sarahallenhumboldt2638]

Excellent idea, and job. You are a good communicator, and presenter; thank you for your energy and time.

[@utawkinterme9428]

your cats have the best home!

[@andreyanichole7795]

They have pvc pipe cutters at the Home Depot for about $10:)

[@CatsandPats]

Haha a few people have told me about those since this video, I'm going to have to get a pair :)

[@wolvepup3088]

omg I've never seen a fluffy black cat!!! Soo cute!!

[@CatsandPats]

She's so floofy! She got more floofy as she got older too :)

[@JustMe-jj7xr]

New someone who had three(and one smooth black cat)

[@garysnyder970]

Wolve Pup look up pictures of nebelungs. They were voted as the floofiest cat in the world this year. White ones are found mainly in groups. Black ones love to cuddle, and silver ones are lazy. ;-;

[@pandarush.]

To keep my pillow case from sagging, I used 2 pillow cases, one inside the other. My cat LOVES this hammock. Thank goodness the pillow cases come off easily to wash.

[@juliearmymom7807]

Dont know if someone mentioned this, but my husband said buy PVC snips. They are fairly inexpensive and make quick work of this. HTH :) Great hammock!

[@CatsandPats]

Cool! Thanks Julie! I've heard of like tin snips before, but never PVC snips. Good to know! :)

[@smtel4903]

I think they are called PVC cutter or shears. They have a lot of those in hardware stores.

[@catief1031]

I bought pipe cutters (they looked sort of like shears) to cut PVC for a project, that worked rather well too

[@wesleyjohnston1320]

Julie Kent Your husband is Correct it is a very fast and efficient way to cut pvc but you most likely already know this

[@babydolljones77]

What's hth mean

[@tthomas789]

Thanks for the great idea. Your diy cat toys are simple and my cats love them

[@CatsandPats]

Thanks! This hammock might be what I am most proud of so far :)

[@marthagarcia7437]

I love the idea. Thanks for Sharing

[@nonyadamnbiznis621]

I have an old toddler hoop and b-ball set - that my little one won’t play with- that would be PERFECT for this project. You were so great with your your cats as they were trying to help. Thank you so much for the video!

[@kimstube7244]

Super awesome hammock! Loved watching the cat help out! 😄

[@ssoozee]

New subscriber. You’re adorable! And talented. Can’t wait to see your other videos. Keep up the great work!

[@hayestrent]

Thanks for the great video! I think my cats will love this.

[@yakkyjoe1]

Great instructional video. I love the no sew aspect of it. Everyone has an old pillow case.

[@CatsandPats]

Thank you! I tried to make it super easy and accessible :)

[@ejectorerector]

you seem really cool. i love the ideas and the tips. thanks.

[@AnneAndersonFoxiepaws]

I love this I'm going to get some pipe on Monday. .I'll watch your upgrade vid first but it's exactly what I need for my older cat because I got a new kitchen and bathroom last month and he used to like sleeping in one of the kitchen cupboards but can't anymore but I am sure he'll love this. .in fact I can put one in the bedroom and one in the living room and that should keep everyone happy. I think its great for the cabin in Scotland too because it is above any drafts. Thanks again xx

[@GemstoneCat]

So now I want to see you make this into bunk beds 😍

[@CatsandPats]

I have thought a lot about that! It might be another video soon! :)

[@cheryl8286]

YeahNo 😂 That was Good, It would be So Cool though !

[@Raynestorm1968]

I would like to see that too

[@renesitney1806]

Just tried this and it's amazing

[@PattyMattson]

This is a great Idea and a Hysterical fun to watch video, Bravo!!

[@CatsandPats]

Thanks!

[@ThundaStrack]

I luv how you luv your cats❤

[@julesPal100]

Thank you 4 taking care of cays

[@GraeMatterz]

Nice little hammock hack. I have a suggestion for how to keep it square without adding extra hardware. Glue just the short pipe to the elbows and Ts, leaving the long pieces loose. The glue will keep the T's from twisting while still allowing you to take it apart to wash the pillow case.

[@jaymejohnson9656]

dad's a carpenter so YESSSSSSSS

[@CatsandPats]

Haha so you probably have all the supplies, and tools, and everything you need! :)

[@jtrose6995]

Coffee achiever like me and yes cats are always curious or nosy and want to be involved in what youre doing!

[@pebelleeb5422]

your video was enjoyable and educational. im going to make one !

[@humeraqureshi507]

cool DIY. my cat will love it and fall off

[@CatsandPats]

Haha my orange kitty keeps running and hopping in it, and sliding across the room

[@b.rdeatr]

Aamaya Licavoli ya they do lol!

[@H_A_L_7]

Cats and Pats Sorry it looked terrible even worse than those stupid heater hammocks from amazon.

[@catherinefreemantle3396]

Love this - thank you so much! We are inspired to make Smokey and Pushkin some hammocks and a condo this weekend!

[@kayaqueen6982]

i have a sewing machine i always had a problem with the wood or iron thing people are using for their hammock i had never think about the pvc thank you this is a brilliant idea o am making my 4 cats four hammocks soon 👍 gou are a genius

[@bao_bei3699]

Great idea! Thank you for making this DIY! A note on the pillow case - turn the pillow case inside out then either rip the seam or snip off the sewn end. Then cut into the case three inches in in one inch increments across the short end of the case. Slip it on and tie each snipped end together to the desired tightness. This will element the sagging.

[@edieharper9934]

Love your kitties.. gonna try making this

[@CatsandPats]

Thanks! I think they're pretty cute. Did your hammock turn out?

[@Juriter9924]

That's super cool.👍 Love it.😍

[@acecrumb]

Good fun video mate. Thanks for posting

[@CatsandPats]

Thanks for watching Gary!

[@dollpins1574]

Very cool...and yes coffee is always good!

[@CatsandPats]

Thanks Lilli!

[@debbralehrman5957]

Nice job👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@adh-in-oh6979]

I want to thank you for your videos, I love them. I happened to come across them while actually looking for something esle and got sucked into all the great cat videos instead. :) I recently moved from a three story house to a five room apt and although I was working on all the move in stuff, still I would notice that my cats (Blex and Charm, two brothers) seemed to be sad or bored. There were not really any toys to bring along as most of them were destroyed at the previous house by the small grand-children. So, as I watched your videos I decided that I needed to stop doing what I was doing and concentrate on them. I purchased a few toys, made a few DIY toys and then I took your lead and purchased them a cat tree. I am so excited for it to arrive. Just the few new small additions have made a big difference in them. I also, remembered what you said about the "box paper", so when my pkg arrived, with their most recent toy; I left it on my kitchen floor (the only large vinyl surface) and it was not long before they took to that too! Thx! Keep making those great videos and inspiring pet lovers to do more DIYs; they are fun for the pets and parents/owners too!! Blessings!

[@allthatsmagic06]

Love the idea real simple. I've made many of projects with PVC before for magic designed for guys like me on a budget 👍😺 Awesome bro Thank You

[@CatsandPats]

Glad you liked it!

[@beckyrichards6424]

I am so impressed Thank you

[@chuckmayoification]

"Case-by-case basis." Niiiice.

[@TommyAndGracie]

Great idea to use a pillowcase to avoid sewing.

[@CatsandPats]

Thanks! I was trying to think how I could avoid for a while. Several designs I saw online involved like, putting metal rivets into things and tying with string and all sorts of crazyness. I tried to go simple :)

[@sapphiregold4195]

A tip is that you connect the floor touch pieces into a an X. That way it will not bend and will be more stable.

[@sinnaali3500]

Super coollll thank you so much for sharing stay bless forever ❤🥰❤

[@jonaeflure]

I was looking for cat beds and found your video. Great idea! I will save $45.00. By making these instead. Brothers a contractor so all I need is joints and pillowcases. Liked and subscribed ♡

[@CatsandPats]

Let me know how it goes! :) If you wanna, take a picture and tag me on instagram :) @catsandpats

[@naomizeppelinoona1742]

lol a baby puma. yup that's my cat.

[@CatsandPats]

As long as it's a cute baby puma :D

[@juliana-oh7kp]

My cats names is puma 😂 😆

[@ontherockswithsalt560]

My cat is 22 pounds. He is a small toddler. With fur.

[@DV-jo7us]

🤣🤣🤣

[@ciennagirl53]

I don't know what was funnier you or your cats

[@CatsandPats]

Definitely the kitties! :)

[@ktctgrl4jsus]

I agree, I loved the cat and the pillow case and the cats being nowhere to be found when you were finished 😂

[@bark8650]

Super easy and cheap. Tysm my cats are going to love this. I'm thinking a double decker one!

[@CatsandPats]

Let me know how it goes! I've been thinking about doing that too!

[@luciforster4026]

please make more!! cat toys they are awseome!!

[@CatsandPats]

I try to at least do 1 DIY a month if I can! But I have to have a good idea first :)

[@haiba9]

Awesome work.

[@angelawomack7286]

I had to keep rewinding parts, because I was laughing too hard! Hilarious!!!

[@erinmartz7116]

Lol luna just wants the pillow case. 😹

[@catherinewhiffen9019]

Love it! X

[@CatsandPats]

Thanks!

[@mayahoward1218]

This is awesome

[@CatsandPats]

Thanks! It's my favorite video!

[@LifeofaButterfly13]

This is so cool!

[@CatsandPats]

Thanks! I think I need to glue it or something though, Big Orange runs and slides on it it and is constantly dismantling it 😺

[@sharonhunter337]

The helper makes the video 1000% better.

[@joseedumont3231]

great helper 😸

[@OlivierDeSillegue]

Thanks for the awesome idea! I think I will take the time to measure the pipes before I cut them, though...

[@CatsandPats]

Measure twice, cut once! So I'm told :)

[@gallifreyantauri]

Having made all sorts of weird "furniture" and related stuff out of PVC pipe, I would strongly suggest that instead of just 4 "legs" that you duplicate the top of the frame and attach the legs to that duplicate to form the bottom of the frame. It will be much stronger and less like to fall apart. BTW, love the idea of using a pillowcase!

[@dlm4501]

Awesome hammock. I just discovered your channel yesterday and have been "catching up" on your great videos. This is going to sound weird, but, after listening to you speak I thought to myself, he kind of sounds like a Virginian like me? I don't know if it's the accent or what but, then you stood up and I spotted your JMU pants! I live less than an hour from JMU. I have three cats too and have been making some of your DIY toys for them, so thanks!

[@CatsandPats]

How fun! Yep I've lived in Virginia all my life :) And I loved the whole shenandoah valley area, it's so awesome. Except the wind during the winter.... :) How fun! I hope the toys turned out! This hammock is still my favorite thing I've made

[@davidgarnett2183]

Hi Lloyd I really liked your video. Thank you for sharing. Your cats are cute. I haven’t got an electric saw but, do have an electric toothbrush... can you recommend a saw adapter as i cant find one. Fank u! X

[@cheryl8286]

SHE iS like Hurry Up and make it, Im ready to Lay on it !

[@charliem.7492]

Lol, Love your videos. Subscribed. Thank you for all the cool things that I can make for my Puddy.

[@CatsandPats]

Awesome, I'm glad you like them Charlie! I love the name Puddy!

[@cutecrafter8100]

great video! Gave me a great idea for my cats, do u have any idea of a way i can weigh down the edges of the hammock so that when the cats jump it doesn't move? I have cardboard and I was thinking of making a platform on the bottom so that they would have a cool little room underneath.

[@CatsandPats]

Cool idea! I'm planning on making a follow on video to this soon actually, but didnt think about weighing it down at all. Rubber feet might help it from sliding around. As far as weighing it down, hmmm - you might be able to fill the PVC with something like sand to give it some extra weight. Or maybe you can brace part of it against the wall or a doorway? Hmm, I'll have to think about that some more. Let me know if you think of anything too/ how it works out! :)

[@cocoetcie2130]

cool video definitely liking it

[@CatsandPats]

Thanks!

[@JudithyNomura]

Love the way you love to spoil your babies 🥰

[@Crulnagash]

Good video, Luna looks and acts like my Nala but with a tail lol, Nala was born without her tail, she was a rescue and she's a blast to be around, but I was going to say is they have pvc cutters/snips which are really inexpensive and will cut the pipe in seconds, they're usually found around with the piping

[@CatsandPats]

Nala sounds cute! My parents have a kitty named Cozmo with no tail. And yeah, people keep telling me about the PVC cutters, I need to get some! :)

[@arifnoorani2292]

Nice! Thanks

[@CatsandPats]

Thanks!

[@margaretjohnston2858]

WHAT A GORGEOUS BLACK CAT YOU HAVE.🐱🐹

[@lisarodriguez4216]

I love that. Will you be making any more things for cats? You are great at what you do

[@catsmeow501]

I have made these hammocks for 30+ years, you can make a dbl level, just add 4 more connecters on the bottom and add another pillowcase. You want to have probably 10"-12" between levels, depending how much give is in the fabric. If you are putting this on tile or hardwoods use the feet to keep from scratching surface, on carpet it isn't as necessary, but I always put feet on, unless you configure it differently by putting elbows and long pieces on bottom, lengthwise. It will make it more stable if doubling up levels. There are different configurations you can use, try drawing others.

[@grumpchong]

1:16 I have that exact same coffee mug. And soon I will have a cat hammock. Thanks

[@AnneAndersonFoxiepaws]

Oh now this is a great idea for my older cat...he's kinda picky about where he sleeps and is a bit temperamental and can bite if you turn over during the night. ..he would love one of these especially if I make it a bit higher because you know what they're like about the pecking order and who is the 'top cat' lol!

[@CatsandPats]

Haha I keep on thinking I might make a multi-tier one, but i haven't gotten around to it. I would need to make it high enough that the butt of one cat wouldnt be sagging down on the other one

[@meemawdiana5102]

That black cat is such a ham everytime I've watched one of your channels 🤣🤣🤣🤣 he/she wants to be KZbin famous!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@sopheliashook5349]

I love your humor! Lol: "Sorry about that noise, the cats are playing with toys. Its not me." "Maybe if you have a heavy cat liek a baby puma or something..."

[@CatsandPats]

Haha it's been a while since I watched this, I forgot about those :)

[@afasika007]

Coffee & Cats Cásate conmigo Hahahahaha Tnks for the DIY

[@CatsandPats]

And thank you for watching! :)

[@Shade_91]

anybody building one of these i HIGHLY recommend getting a pair of hand held pvc cutters its so much easier than a saw and doesnt make a bunch of plastic strands and dust

[@valerieostopoff6806]

Hello. I'm new to your channel. Dude, that was awesome! I look forward to your next video. I haven't checked out your others, but have you made a condo or something like that? Val

[@CatsandPats]

Thanks! I haven't made a condo, but I think it would be definitely a lot of fun! I just have to figure out my own take on it to be different :D

[@dominicankandie5957]

So freakin cool! Tfs

[@CatsandPats]

I thought it was, thanks!

[@ronyerke9250]

If you put taller legs on it then put the hammock in front of a window, the cats might like it more. Also, fold up an old towel and put it inside the pillowcase in winter for a bit of warm insulation. 👍

[@CatsandPats]

Good ideas!

[@amyroseabdul9059]

Nice😻🐈

[@CatsandPats]

😻🙂

[@roxannesmaldone3465]

Nice,☺️

[@AnneAndersonFoxiepaws]

Got a Dremel lol...the next level can wait until I make the original. ..However I will look at it first just in case it's more up my cats street. ..btw I thought the ginger cat in the background was him....omg there can only be one. ..surely!

[@frankieroberson3398]

Thank You; N/S!!!

[@morganolfursson2560]

Great idea , i'm gonna try this . Damn , I have 17 cats, that's gonna take a lot of PVC . I think i'm just gonna buy a king size mattress , it'll be cheaper .

[@cheryl8286]

Morgan Olfursson Lol, King size Kitty Kouch..hahaa

[@lillyb6234]

Your awesome

[@CatsandPats]

So are you!

[@Raynestorm1968]

Can we get a complete materials list please I think I caught 2 1/2 inch bars PVC pipe 5 ft long 4 T connectors 4 90 ° elbows Fabric and a saw. But I am not sure. Can you confirm please

[@cohen860]

Thanks. You're funny!

[@lolitasd316]

Love it what is the name of your cats

[@CatsandPats]

Luna is the all black one, MooMoo (real name Moxie) is the striped one, and Big Orange / Orangey Porangey is the orange one

[@LJ-hy9wn]

Lol cute video

[@CatsandPats]

Thanks!

[@rubymimosa]

If the feet won’t work you can put a bead of hot glue on the bottom of the feet. Once dry, flip it back over and it’ll lessen the slide risk. When we make this I will be putting dried herbs in the PVC (lavender most probably, I don’t particularly like catnip). So thumbs up for PVC, thank you!

[@triutamiharun5364]

cute :)

[@CatsandPats]

Thanks!

[@shaneoduffy544]

The cats are soooooooooo cute! And funny! :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-*

[@saundyfx6126]

You drink too much coffee...lol I about died with all the editing. HAHAHAHA! Good video!

[@peachezj5007]

I have 2 very busy cats...they would be all over the project to..they are crazy brothers..would have to lock them out.