Pamper the Kitty Rainbow Crochet Cat Couch | The Crochet Crowd

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Get the free pattern at thecrochetcrowd.com/easy-crochet-cat-couch-pattern/ 0:00 Start 0:06 Introduction 0:41 Construction Overview 1:52 Suggested Materials 3:18 Special Pattern Instructions 3:54 Granny Blanket, See FREE PATTERN link for videos of this blanket plus invisible join. 5:35 Understanding the Stitch Combination 6:26 Different Couch Crochet Shapes 7:17 Assembly of Crochet Panels to Shape to Couch 7:38 Make a Mini Model of your Kitty Couch 8:26 Stitch Texture Review 9:04 Example - Beginning Chain 9:34 Example - Row 1 10:24 Example - Row 2 11:50 Example - Row 3 12:59 Two Different Decreasing Techniques Used 17:21 Increasing Stitch Techniques 20:04 Component Review - Cushions 20:20 Component Review - Base of Couch 20:52 Component Review - Seat & Back Cushion 21:28 Component Review - Back of Couch 22:04 Component Review - Armrests 22:30 Component Review - Armrests Ends 22:50 Component Review - Dust Ruffle 24:59 Component Review - Bottom Panel Under Couch 25:35 Assembly Review 26:43 Sewing Dust Ruffle Into Position 27:13 Cut Foam Pieces and Glue Together There is no left-handed tutorial for this one. Hook Size on Pattern: Two sizes, 4 mm / G and 4.5 mm / US 7. Yarn In Pattern: Red Heart Mini and Red Heart Super Saver For Teaching Purposes: I am showing Same Yarn and Hooks. Please use the pattern for specific details on yarn quantities, gauge and other details not listed here. Pattern Date on PDF: September 7, 2021 This pattern may have been updated since the creation of this tutorial and information or presentation of the printable PDF may have been changed without notice. #crochet #learntocrochet #crochettutorial . FOLLOW US Website - thecrochetcrowd.com Facebook Group - facebook.com/groups/TheCrochetCrowdStitchSocial Twitter - twitter.com/thecrochetcrowd Instagram - instagram.com/thecrochetcrowd/ Ravelry - www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/the-crochet-crowd/patterns?show=&view=medium&sort=favorites_ This video is closed-captioned for the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities. The captioning is also available in multiple languages such as Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese. The written pattern is only available in English.

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[@PeggyV69]

This so cute but I know that after I spent all that time creating this, my cat would check it over then lay next to it. LOL

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

hahah... I think that's all of our fears isn't it!?

[@jenbixler5824]

Oh my days! Thank you so much Mikey! I need to make 2 huge ones for my German Sheperd babies! The 2 of them have taken over an entire living room couch as well as their 2 traditional doggo beds!

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

I believe it. Our dawg is a bit girl too! Totally relate.

[@gladysroldan5301]

I am So Happy that you are making this cat sofa! I always wanted to do this, OH Yeah!! Thank you Mikey, Oh Yeah!! I have saved all my extra yarns, scraps of strings, and cuttings, and I put it in a medium plastic bag so I can use it for other things like this. I did a medium size pillow for my living room sofa with all my scraps of yarns during the pandemic shut down which I think that was a brainstorm of an idea. Thank You for sharing. I need to make two of them for my chunky little fat cat, Sally. You A Best crochet maker!!

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

That's a great idea and practical use. The pandemic has been really hard.

[@islandmermaid4413]

Also, thank you so much for always going over patterns first. It’s helping me to learn how to read patterns.

[@katiesanders238]

I finished this about a month ago. I was convinced my cat would never use it but he loves it. Great video as always!

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

Great to hear! A success story. Cats are finicky!

[@LYNNSTER1971]

Ooooooo...I was waiting for this video ever since I downloaded the pattern. Squeeeeeeeeeee! Myla's gonna look like a queen lounging the day away on this...❤️🐱🐾🐾🥰💕

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

Better crochet a crown too! :D

[@amandah4834]

Oh my goodness this is adorable thank you mikey what a pampered kitty so cute 😻Amanda xx❤️

[@nhyde567]

OMG, I laughed out loud visualizing all us crocheters walking about with “Mikey Brain”, all thinking alike. 😂🤣😉😘

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

That's pretty scary eh! I'm not the sharpest tool in the shed.

[@nhyde567]

You’re as sharp as you need to be. Most of us are.

[@lynnaramini6603]

Mikey, what a great instructor you are!😊 You're explanation of the pattern makes it less intimidating than it looks. Thank you very much for sharing with us!🧶

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

Glad it was helpful!

[@michellekf777]

This is so cute!, I got this pattern about a year ago and got the yarn to make it. I just got busy and never made it. Thanks for reposting this and reminding me of what I was supposed to do. 😊 Time to get to work.

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

Wonderful! Have a great day.

[@allysonmcdowell682]

Wow Mikey I'm in love Dave my ginger Tom/tomasina lol is going to look like a princess on this thank you ☺️

[@islandmermaid4413]

😂😂😂 OMG! I LOVE this idea! Can’t wait to make this for my puppy. Can’t wait for all the comments from my friends. Mike, do you think you can do a tutorial for doggie stairs? I have a small puppy that can’t jump high enough to get onto the bed or couch. Soooo tired of her whining until we pick her up.

[@allisons3830]

Ok just seeing this notification pop up MADE MY DAY!

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

It's super cute!

[@sharonhensley9081]

I have to do this for my cats they love laying on my crochet projects!!!

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

Mine as well. Makes sense.

[@AndreaSantoscroche]

Beautiful!

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

Thank you!

[@bugsbunny021]

I definitely have to make this one, it's so cute! Thank you, Mikey!!

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

You're welcome.

[@Cathy-xi8cb]

My niece wants one, so thanks for guiding us through it. Warned her that her cats are just as likely to walk BY it as sit on it!!

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

cats eh! So temperamental.

[@Rachel_lyn]

Love this cute little couch. But I think I’d leave the under side of the couch open. So I could take it off the foam and wash it. Cats shed a lot.

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

Makes a lot of sense. Smart!

[@tammyjustice3202]

that pattern stitch what make beautiful blanket.

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

Yes, we have it in 2 different blankets but here's a human size one. We have one in cat and dog sizes as well. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWWyi5WujJusqMk

[@awesomehandmade]

Thanks for sharing. It's nice and lovely

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

Most welcome 😊

[@GroovyDayBaby]

It is adorable! Love it!

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

Thank you! 😊

[@cynthia_ess]

I was about to make this!! Thanks for the video!

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

You are so welcome!

[@karenb6791notakaren]

Love this! I must give it a try!!! Thx, Mikey! 😊👍🏻🧶

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

Please do!

[@katf3836]

I found this in my email from Yarnspirations and OMG, Ive got to make this!!

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

It's a big project. Enjoy the stitching journey.

[@chrochetfan7274]

Very enticing video! Will have to try

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

Enjoy the stitching journey.

[@creampeonies2417]

Think I'll make this for my yorkie❣ thank you❣

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

You're welcome.

[@dixiecastillo861]

Need a little help on the hook sizes. the mini afghan 4 mm was perfect but the 4.5 size hook doesn't match up to what size its suppose to be. I checked the gage and when i use the 4 mm the sizes matches up perfect. with the 4.5 I'm 1" off all around. Making for Christmas presents so thought i would start early. Thank you so much . I really enjoy all your tutorials.

[@missjasmine3366]

OMG! This is so cute 😻! I don't even have a cat and I want to make it anyway.

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

Yeah... I can see our Puss Puss sprawling out on this.

[@teencykizmitt9955]

Oh My Gosh.. I don't have a cat right now, Oskar passed 10yrs ago🥺 But I have a 4 yr old and a 19 yr.old dogs. The youngest will love that, right now she rocks a baby doll bed🤗 So gonna make this for them..For once got everything I'm gonna need Challenge accepted 🙃 You've up the bar for me on trying new things..🙉🙈🙊😉🤓🖖🏆

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

hehe... Amazing when creativity hits eh!

[@teencykizmitt9955]

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[@liesbethvandijk6539]

I almost wish I had a cat.... maybe you can make a video next of how to crochet one to go with the bed ? That would be awsome Michael.

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

How to crochet a cat? haha Really?

[@liesbethvandijk6539]

@@TheCrochetCrowd Yes please, I'm allergic to kat hair.... One that's lying or sleeping.

[@dianneguarino2348]

I love this project

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

It's pretty cute.

[@paulacaballero671]

I am so making this for my cats.

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

Best wishes. Enjoy your evening.

[@34purplepower]

I love this. Thank you

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

So glad!

[@barbaraphelps5183]

If I wanted to make this using bernat blanket yarn and have it be approx the same size, how would I figure out the stitch count? Drawing a total blank on how to do this! Ugh! TiA for any advice

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

That will require a completely new design. I don't have details on what to change to match the size without dissecting the pattern and trying it again with Bernat Blanket. I'm sorry.

[@barbaraphelps5183]

@@TheCrochetCrowd thank you! I am using the one I made as a template and am just gonna go for it! My handsome boy loves his couch!

[@saharnilecrochet1632]

Thank you so much

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

You're welcome.

[@katielyb]

This is the exact same video as I saw on another channel from two years ago. Although, I'm not sure the other one provided a link to the pattern.

[@theresetuckness2300]

I have 4 fur babies. It's going to be a job to do.

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

Enjoy the stitching journey.

[@Sweetquietstorm7536]

Awesome!!!

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

Thanks!!

[@Twinkley1981]

Is this a new updated version of the kitty couch? I’ve seen this uploaded on this channel before about 1year ago, if my memory serves me correctly. Either way, I’m going to watch it again and see if I get the confidence to actually try it this time.

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

Yes, it's the same pattern but updated with the yarn.

[@Twinkley1981]

@@TheCrochetCrowd I thought so, I wanted it again after I had made the comment. I think the new colour combination looks fabulous. Rainbow 🌈 anything works so well lol 😂

[@summerrayne42]

Hi Mikey! Is there a way to make it a bit bigger for a small dog that is a bit bigger then a cat? 😊

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

The entire project and all components need to be redesigned include foam cutting measurements. There isn't that available at this time without striping this back to the core and redoing everything from scratch. I'm sorry.

[@alexiaklinger197]

Would i be able to use poly-fil stuffing instead of foam? Foam is very very expensive 😅

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

I don't think it would hold it's shape. I agree though. Polyfil and foam can be expensive

[@dianemier5335]

I went to the home improvement store and bought a sheet of 1 inch thick styrofoam insulation board for the base. If you make the arms just a bit less than 3 inches, you can get two couches out of a 4 foot by 8 foot sheet. Full sheet was just over $10. Much cheaper than the foam at the craft stores.

[@dianagoldsack1299]

Hi Mikey, I love this pattern but need a sizing for a Jack Russell/Pug mix breed dog. My little baby has terrible hip arthritis! Can you help me with the sizing and the number of skeins?

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

What you are requesting is a complete redesign including schematics for the foam that is used. I won't have that answer. You can email Yarnspirations and request their designs figure it out. If they do it, probably won't be available until next year though. Designs are usually 6 months to 12 months in development on yarnspirations.

[@MinnieMay9]

If you use a bigger hook and thicker yarn you could make this a bigger, but you'll have to then base the foam off how big your pieces turn out.

[@dianagoldsack1299]

Thanks, I’ll give them a try

[@rebeccaryden7135]

So for some reason I cannot get this pattern to work for me. I am doing the couch cushions and I do the 12 slip stitches on the RS row, but moving over 12 stitches and then doing a DC to begin means that I should end on a DC but I can't because that row is SC. So I dont know if anyone else is having this issue or not.

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

Can you improvise on the end to get yourself back on track?

[@MegaDolcegattina]

Nice idea for my cats 😁❤

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

Enjoy!

[@Mispy265]

I made one of these, it didnt end well, couch was great, I have 7 cats :0

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

Ut oh!

[@RARenni62]

Okay, this one is too confusing for me. Maybe if I read the pattern, it will help. Love your paper couch...lol

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

Sorry! This really is a pattern that needs to be taken step by step on paper.

[@destructivedes]

Where is the link for the tutorial of the granny squares? This is what I'm having the biggest issue with 😔

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

You can use the granny square from this design: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3zGpo2PapKHaZI If you need help putting together squares, you can use this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGSUcpaqqLGHb7M

[@destructivedes]

@@TheCrochetCrowd thank you so much!

[@sandygray5896]

Love this but after all that work to make it I picture my cats nails destroying it lol

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

My cats eventually flatten down the stitches.

[@soclose2her]

I wish I had a cat. So I could make this.

[@wingedcatperson3243]

Make it anyway if that's what you want to do. You could always turn it into a conversation piece by adding dolls or even a stuffed animal onto it. If you have any young children in the family it could be used as a toddler seat. Don't limit yourself just because you don't have a fur baby. Have fun and crochet just because you want to.

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

I crochet stuff I don't need just for the challenge.

[@jazztsax]

I'd make one, but my 65 lb dog would steal it, and squish it.

[@jenbixler5824]

Lol mine 2. They need their own! Im gonna upsize this pattern for them.

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

Lies on the couch and you suddenly don't see a couch! I swore there was a couch here seconds ago! haha

[@Ichigo-dh9rd]

can we expect a tutorial for the beginners ㅠㅠ

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

We have plenty of tutorials for beginners. This is not a beginner level project.

[@Ichigo-dh9rd]

@@TheCrochetCrowd awhhh that's alright I'll work hard and make this someday 💪('ω'💪) it's really adorable and I just can't ignore tis so I downloaded!! thank u sm for ur hardwork and this vdeo 💗💗

[@LaceyMad]

I’ve had this tutorial saved for a while and kept getting intimidated by it before but after watching again IM NOT! lol 😆 The component part to make the shape, not the actual crochet

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

Its amazing what our brains do by processing information and taking a break from it.

[@evelyngo3542]

Thanks for sharing this again! I made the original one and was confused by the couch cushion gussets. Those don't seem to be included in the pattern pictures. It made the cushions extra tall so that they are nearly equal height of the arm rests. Do you suggest to just sew cushion part A and part B together directly and not bother with the gussets? Appreciate your help!

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

The gussets were never used in the original sample and shouldn't have been used. Sew the Part A and B together as you mentioned. Skip the gussets. It was originally designed in but taken out probably for the smart reasons you mentioned.

[@evelyngo3542]

@@TheCrochetCrowd Thank you!

[@Melanies_crochet_creations_]

It doesn’t say anywhere but is this American terminology or English ? Asking as an English crocheter

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

We are Canadian, both Yarnspirations and The Crochet Crowd. We use North American (USA) terminology. I assume your use of English that you are from the UK. It's too hard to bounce between UK and USA Terminology as our content will be mixed. As a Canadian, I learned UK crochet and did so up until my early 30's. Michael

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

In our ABOUT section on KZbin, it does state that we are using North American Terms. I'm unsure if other hosts put that information there as well.

[@alejandraacosta2692]

👏👏👏👏👏🌸😘🇲🇽

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

THanks.

[@squirrelbait8501]

Easy? 🤣🤣🤣

[@TheCrochetCrowd]

I kinda laugh at that as well but in the world of crochet, everything here is rectangle or squares. Intermediate happens when the crochet item starts shaping or doing cables or more.