How to Crochet a Cat Bed House Bag O Day Crochet Tutorial

[@nadinebarnett464]

I have been looking everywhere for something like this!! I work at a veterinarian hospital, and we have some pretty scared/sick kitties who could benefit from this. Also, shelter kitties would love this!!

[@romystumpy1197]

Yes I'd like to nake some for my daughters Foster kitties

[@gabrielle0805]

Thank you so much for this tutorial!! I have some neighborhood cats that I feed and it’s been 24 degrees here and they’ve just been bundled up in the corner of my porch. They’re gonna be so happy when I put these out there! Thank you, this was sooooo easy to follow and understand, gonna make some as gifts too!

[@lynnlauzon]

I thank you very very much for your generosity and excellent tutorial. I live in Québec Canada and our winters are quite cold. A few wild cats live outside and they sleep on chairs on my porch! Your cat bed is quite welcome! Merci encore! Lynn :)

[@christieallen2272]

lynnlauzon so how many of those cat beds have you made?

[@FOR3V3RRAY]

Christie Allen I’ve made 15 for a local cat adoption organization

[@lilianahorjea8183]

@@FOR3V3RRAY awesome 💟

[@TammyTilford]

I have made almost everything you have showed me you are a good teacher

[@shereneliscom6736]

You can put plastic canvas inside it to hold it up, thats what im going to do, im making this for my bird. A crochet bird house, thank you for the wonderful video Crystal !!!

[@ashleyyoung9401]

Thank you to bag O'Day crochet I've learned so much from you and I save all your videos that I enjoy

[@jadey_babe5264]

Thank you. I started last week and finished it tonight. I have a cat (not mine) and he's living under my stairs. So I'm going to set it up for him and hoping he uses it 😊😊😊

[@jaxg4887]

Hi Jade did your new little visitor use his cat bed?

[@MelindaRoseStayYou394]

I too wanna know if the kitty used it

[@jennyboles1097]

I am glad I read the comments before getting to far into this project. It seems a lot of people are having a problem having the cat bed stand up on it's own. I decided to go down in the hook size hoping that will help me so my bed stands upright. I first went to an 8 but that didnt seem to be good enough so now I'm using a size 6 hook and it's making a huge difference!!! Hope this helps someone out!! I will comment when I am totally done to let y'all know if it worked out or if I had to find another way. Cheers!

[@emmip4850]

Did it work?

[@marymoran1015]

Did it work??

[@TeriZeman]

Are you using 4 strands of different yarns like Crystal did, or did you use a chunky/bulky yarn? I want to use the Cobblestone yarn that is a 6-weight yarn, but I don't know if it's equivalenr to her 4 strands of yarn. I'd like to know what those 4 yarns are equivalent to being used together.

[@anneburlingham9860]

So I made it and got some plastic needlepoint canvas. Sewed 3 sheets to the inside walls and 2 smaller strips on top and bottom of doorway. Came out great cats jumped right in🐈

[@katieborquez6408]

How’d it come out?

[@rysie7383]

I've just gotten back into crocheting, and I'm loving your channel! I'm going to be getting two guinea pigs next month, and I thought it would be nice to make them a little house like this. I'll follow along but adjust it by making fewer rows so that it's the right size for them. Thank you!

[@elizabethallen2919]

My Emma likes to hide in dark places to nap..which is like 17 hours of the day! She may get this from Santa Claws this year! Thank you for sharing this!

[@arieslondon92]

Your kitty looks like my newest kitten koi she's a tuxedo and happens to have markings that look like a koi fish LOL so I named her koi plus I have a ginger kitten who's a boy obviously his name is Nikos and I have a 14-year-old cat named Momo short for Massimo I'm going to be very busy for a while I think they would all love these cat house beds LOL

[@curtkneelove7354]

See what you did there 😉

[@reginapastula9010]

Can’t wait to try this so I can donate to the dog/cat rescue in our area!!! Thank you so much for sharing

[@tmaffeo]

I made this about two years ago for my bestie she loved it and so did kitty 🐱🌻🌻🌻

[@kimjensen1359]

You are so easy to follow! I love how you teach!

[@petz1235]

I just made this. I used up all of my little balls of yarn and single skeins that I wasn't planning on using on anything. I got a very unique looking bed!! I sewed in a lining and put fiberfil between the bed and the lining. It is so cool looking. thank you so much for this tutorial!

[@oneandonlyone1]

finally finishing this cat bed for Stella. when i started, the yarn was so thick and hard on my arthritic hands. Had to give my thumb time to heal. I cannot wait to see how this turns out. I have 2 cats. maybe i should make it a double cat bed.

[@lisamamabear3017]

Love the pattern thanks, just what I needed for my cat Moe... Can I just mention that if you want to put crocheted wire around the outside ( 2 circular, 1 for top and 1 for bottom, and 4 vertically, evenly spaced in the round) and crochet loops with buttons to the cat bed house, to hold it into place, it would stand easier and can be removed for washing. I found this ( google... Crochet over wire to achieve a surprising yet lovely result (video) ) helped.

[@jodiside1100]

Where do I find this video

[@YouHaveAGoodPoint]

You’re a sculptor. An artist. Well done.

[@jessie_jack]

Thank you for the tutorial. Very easy to understand.

[@katherinew3555]

Just finished, thanks! Looks great, my cat loves it. To give it a bit more support I added circular dowels around.

[@nancypennington5116]

I made this and I just shaped a couple wire hangers to the shape of the bed it's really cool an my cat loves it thank you crystal for all your tutorials

[@527spirit]

I made it. It was really quick. My cat Opal had not left it very much. I have never seen a cat love something so much.

[@gauthiern1031]

How did you keep it up?

[@hmph542]

Really quick! Hah! It is a really time-consuming project, but I'm working on it. I will adopt a ginger cat! :)

[@tamiajackson]

I wish you had shown how to put the hanger in.. to make it stand up like that but thanks for the tutorial, will defintely be doing this 😊

[@evelynsmith5489]

I was not able to get adequate support using wire hangers because my slightly overweight (LOL) cat likes to get on the top of the cat cave. My solution was to use a hack saw to cut off the top section of a tomato cage (cut above the second circular ring so you have a circular ring with three legs). I then weaved the legs down the sides of the cave and tacked the ring to the top of the cave. You can hide the exposed wire by crocheting or slip stitching around it. Madison really loves his cat cave and I really love that you shared this project with us. Many thanks.

[@hmreeder73]

No more wiiirrre hangerrrrrss!

[@janetwaterhouse1806]

This is an amazing video tutorial! well explained and great visual!

[@yliberal6355]

I really like this little pet house, it's so nice n cozy looking!! My little Frenchie would absolutely luv this especially in the winter!!

[@Dwayne707countryliving]

oh my God I love this pattern I'm going to make this for my cat and my chihuahua

[@bridget6373]

This is awesome I'm going to make a few of these, I have 9 toy poodles and they love playing inside things like this.... Thank you so much for all you do, I admire your work

[@najammahmood9514]

Awesome and nice technique to look after the pets,thanks for sharing your idea with us.

[@bulldogmeis]

Thank you...so easy to follow....my cats will beso happy....gonne start this weekend.....

[@elizabethmcinnis]

Just finished mine and my cat loves it. She likes to be outdoors but it's getting cold and windy. Mine collapses a bit but it works for her to keep the wind from coming through the opening.

[@bonniebarton6562]

You make it look so easy using four strands!

[@samanthajxoxo]

This is so cool!! Well now I need to go get more yarn. My kitty would love this

[@Cuddlebabies]

I am almost done with this! So excited!

[@kaatteey]

7 years! 😊 I'll make a similar cat house for my friends 🐈 for Christmas

[@jessicafelver9246]

Mine turned out perfectly!!!!! I can't wait to give it to my sister's cats for Christmas! Thank you so much!

[@traceymariemontgomery2137]

Crystal thankyou what an amazing job you have done 😊😊😊❤❤❤

[@Emilie-cg7fk]

Just what i was looking for ! Thank you so much ! Hello from France :)

[@raoulfontana7171]

Thank you this is amazing and i did work with you all the way. I just make it bigger for may doggie baby

[@katheestreeter9120]

Thank you for this tutorial. A tiny Guinea Pig just came into our family so I'm going to attempt a tiny version using 100% cotton yarn so he doesn't get cold in the air conditioning. 🦔

[@C.Woodford]

How did it turn out? How many strands did you use? I have a pair of boars and i feel like they would love this!

[@fortheloveofbirds6910]

@@C.Woodford I'm about to try it now with one strand a mini version to fit hopefully 2 piggies

[@marymoran1015]

I have a bunny and want to add a second exit because buns like to hav multiple ways out do you think it would be possible?

[@teresahammond9027]

I made this and my cats love it I used thick cardboard on the inside to make it stand up

[@my_chemical_veil_in_white9653]

Can u explain where u placed the cardboard inside of it? Thx!!

[@my_chemical_veil_in_white9653]

Teresa Hammond can u explain how u put the cardboard inside? Like did you put it all around the inside of it? Thnx!

[@tmccle]

Please let us know how you used cardboard

[@darlagreene2805]

Is Cardboard suitable? If the Cat Cave gets wet, can you wash it?

[@downsizingontenacres.5927]

Just made this for my cat. He loves it!

[@alishacoffey9802]

Going to try it for my rabbit...

[@jennamarshall1010]

You’ve made this look super easy!! Going to try this ASAP!!! Great tutorial

[@shirleycarter2451]

Love to know how to make it stand up, just making the beds at the moment for large cat/small dogs and saw this and thought 'now I can make these for the cats also but how do they stand up' Could you come back and show us please.xxx

[@oohletstrythat2576]

I am soon gonna make this for my babies! Thank you, your the best.

[@bobnett39]

I was really hoping you would show us the part where you inserted the wire/coat hanger to make it stand up as I have no clue how to do that. I don't think I'm going to make this now as I really want it to stand upright. Would it be possible for you to show us? I have made lots of your other projects and you make the tutorials very easy to follow. Thank you xx. Oh wow I have just scrolled down to see if anyone had suggestions and you say your bed has no wire in it and stands up on its own!! So now I will have a go and hope for the best :) xxx

[@brandycewonderland1497]

That's why she said to use four yarns at once, she said that would make it sturdy enough to stand on its on. It looks like all four are worsted. I suggest Red Heart worsted bc it's pretty thick. I just made a few things with it and it seems kitty durable.

[@jeckellhobbs5017]

Love the colors you used! Did u use any wire as you suggested or jus yarn for opening? I'm wanting to make this for my 3 cats. Thanks for all your hard work in these tutorials, I truly appreciate them. You've helped me soo much expand my learning and skill of crocheting. God has truly blessed you as a teacher and you have a kindred spirit. Keep strong Crystal!

[@dianesledjeski2849]

Thank you for this video, and for keeping it simple

[@lindapowell1347]

Very pretty Thank you 🙏

[@silviabusrto1114]

Hermoso ,lo haré para mi gatita Angie.

[@sayahudecjackson]

I love it! This is the perfect gift for my girlfriend's cat :3 so easy and beautiful, thank you for sharing it with us ❤️

[@hanpurple9475]

Another cool cat item☺

[@annettekanizay2785]

Hi there! I’ve just got back into crocheting again after more than 30 years ! Your tutorial is very easy to understand and I’m whipping one up now out of scraps of blanket chenille I’ve got , for my new kitty coming to live with me this coming weekend! Thank you!!

[@madjennsy]

This project is absolutely gorgeous!

[@carmenroupp653]

I love this video , I need to make another one of these for the newest addition to the family unit .:)

[@janicealbracht9146]

This thing is huge! It has enough room for 6 cats. After 6 rows it collapsed. I have several ideas for frame work to support it. Wish i had known the dimensions before i started it. Hope my cat likes it.

[@janicealbracht9146]

Forgot to thank you for the pattern. You are easy to follow.

[@theonlylivingparadox]

this is really great because i just finished the cat beanie tutorial as my first crochet project ever and this uses a similar technique. Project no. 2 perhaps???

[@sholland1819]

Cannot wait to try this

[@cissyandada]

Brilliant!! I've made this for my 2 cats as a Xmas present to them 😁😙

[@hannahhayashi4077]

cissyandada did it stand by itself or dio you use something to make it stand?

[@cissyandada]

@@hannahhayashi4077 had to use some wire to make it stans

[@iloveharrold]

Very clear, thank you.

[@michelleshelby6148]

Your videos are great & super helpful! :) Thank you for this free pattern!

[@morgonerlenstar]

Next project!!!, I will have to get myself a bigger hook 😉

[@deeramos9416]

Yes!im glad you have tjis video!

[@simplelifedays3692]

Im going to make this using tee shirt yarn.

[@jackiekerrison2128]

I love this. so easy great as always. my hands hurt too lol.

[@FreeskeinfromMZZCOOLBEANZZZ]

COOL BEANZZZ and KITTIEZZZ!!!!💚🐱🐈💚🛏

[@djmmeade2094]

amazing thank you so much . just what I've been looking for

[@ravery1023]

That is so cool looking! Our cats would love something like that… going to make a couple as soon as I get more yarn ❤️ thanks!

[@phillipaclark1832]

I have chenille yarn I will use to make for our new rescue kitty

[@lolokottb4603]

Thank you iunderstand very well thanks

[@melscrochetcornermore1383]

Im definitely going to try this thank u

[@Midnight-rj4ed]

Will be making this in 2021.

[@debraclark4812]

Thanks so much for sharing , I just finished mine and I think it looks great I hope my "grand"kitty likes it I'm giving it to him on Christmas...LOL...again Thanks Crystal

[@hookedbymamace]

Thank you so much love it great idea x

[@drucillafairway5226]

💖💖💖💖💖 I maked my Kitteh🐱 a Rug.. but..I like this more.. So...I started all over again..& make him.. this.. maybe..I dont need to make his Tent🏕 daily..just maybe 🤣.. Thnx for your beautiful tutorial🌹...

[@patriciastanfill4523]

18:37 I just finished crocheting the cat house but I haven't put the bottom on yet. It turned out good but just flimsy. The walls dont want to stand right. Need some idea on what I can use to fix that. Thanks

[@yvonnekeijzer2382]

Ai like this very much thanks

[@leslieragus9096]

What a great idea, thank you!

[@gaga4goats584]

Would one strand of Bernat Baby Blanket yarn work? It's quite thick

[@CanadianRose]

Just came across this. Could cord be used to make this instead of yarn?

[@tracieaton4409]

How did you get it to stand up?

[@Yvonneand5]

How freakin awesome!! I can't wait to make one for our kitty!! Good job as always.

[@geedee1009]

another great idea, l´m sure the local cat shelter could do with some of these...

[@apcassidy1]

Do you have a written pattern I can print for this one?

[@curlylox1329]

Absolutely love this pattern, very easy to follow but my work keeps flipping into a bowl/cup and idk why

[@anneamaro1497]

How many skeins of yarn did you use? Did you need to connect 4 more ?

[@zoeperez2889]

if you use chunky yarn will it count as 4 strands?

[@violetlilac6693]

Could I use the Bernat blanket yarn for this?

[@natashachivers8856]

Not sure how you got yours to stand but the one I made has no shape can you pleas explain how. I tried a wire hanger no luck so what do you suggest please!! I really want to finish this project!!

[@gauthiern1031]

Did you get it standing?

[@maryarawson7921]

I will be making this shortly also. Being we have 4 cats I know 1 of them will use. it.

[@LindaConn]

An excellent tutorial on making the cat bed, but I was hoping for some help with the end result. My top does not stay up. Everything is flat. Do you have another tutorial to explain how to raise the roof on the cat bed?

[@ShermVibes]

This is amazing.

[@crystal2962]

Im a newbie. Do you do 2 round bottoms the same because you slip stitch one to the top ?

[@RylieNicoleSelf]

How do u put the metal in it to keep it up

[@angelahampton9294]

What is an equivalent yarn to use.. I don't like using multiple strands?

[@BAGODAYCROCHET]

6 or 7 weight

[@angelahampton9294]

Thank you

[@unilover65202]

how would u keep all the yarn from tangling up thats your pulling from

[@brandycewonderland1497]

It looks like four worsted yarns crocheted together as one stand, making hers thick enough to stand up. I just made a few cat things with Red Heart worsted with a single and it is pretty thick, so I imagine four strands of it, I suggest the Red Heart worsted super saver skeins.

[@t.n.m9208]

Wow! I love it!

[@lorrainebrooks6934]

I know this is old but I so hope you get this message. What size yarns are you using Crystal, I can't tell from just looking at it.

[@carolynspohn6487]

Very nice