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The Cat House Pattern

The Cat House Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cozy Accent

A warm touch for your space that transforms ordinary corners into inviting nooks filled with handmade charm.

About This The Cat House Pattern

This pattern creates a snug cat house made from natural jute rope with a removable wool carpet. It uses a knitting-variation of single crochet worked in a continuous spiral to form a sturdy dome. The house is built directly onto a wooden circle and finished with a soft inner carpet for comfort. Great as a decorative, durable hideaway for cats both indoors and out.

The Cat House Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

You will learn how to cast stitches onto a wooden ring and shape the dome by gradual decreases. The removable carpet is crocheted separately and attached by crocheting both layers together for a neat finish.

Why You'll Love This The Cat House Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines rugged natural materials with soft, cozy comfort—perfect for pampering your cat. I enjoy how the jute gives the house structure while the wool carpet adds warmth and a homey feel. The continuous spiral and knitting stitch create a beautiful, tactile texture that makes the finished piece look handmade and refined. I find the process satisfying because you can see the dome taking shape with each round, and the final assembly is hugely rewarding.

The Cat House Pattern step 1 - construction progress The Cat House Pattern step 2 - assembly progress The Cat House Pattern step 3 - details and accessories The Cat House Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love customizing this pattern by swapping yarn colors and textures; try a contrasting color for the carpet to make it pop inside the jute shell.

I sometimes use thicker or thinner jute to change the stiffness of the house; a bulkier jute will make the structure firmer, while a softer jute gives more drape.

I often line the inside with a removable fabric cover for extra comfort and easy washing; simply sew a circular fabric liner to fit the carpet.

If you want a larger or smaller house, I change the hook size and yarn weight and then adjust the starting stitch multiple (keep multiples of 6 for this design).

I like to add a small cushion instead of the crocheted carpet for more plush comfort—use the carpet pattern as a template to make a stuffed pillow insert.

For outdoor use, consider treating the jute with a water-resistant finish and choose wool blends that handle moisture better.

I sometimes add a leather or felt label to the front as a decorative tag; attach it after finishing to avoid stitching through thick jute layers while crocheting.

To make the house more stable, I reinforce the wooden hoop with an inner plastic ring or wrap it with additional jute before crocheting onto it.

I like to experiment with different stitch textures for the exterior—try alternating rows of a slip stitch or reverse single to create subtle ridges.

For a playful twist, I make a matching hanging toy or mini pillow using leftover wool and attach it inside the house with a short cord so my cat has an extra comfort piece.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Using a plastic or blunt hook with jute can make stitching difficult and uneven; use a sturdy metal hook to get clean, consistent loops. ✗ Failing to place a marker at the start of rounds can easily lead to missed decreases or extra stitches; place and move a marker on the first stitch of each round. ✗ Working with inconsistent tension when crocheting the carpet will cause it to not sit flat inside the house; maintain even tension and check often against the house opening. ✗ Skipping the instruction to make a second identical circle for the carpet will prevent proper joining; make both circles and crochet the last round joining them together as described. ✗ Not fastening off and weaving ends securely can make the house look unfinished and unravel over time; always fasten off with a long tail and weave in ends neatly.

The Cat House Pattern

Create a cozy, waterproof cat house made from natural jute rope with a soft wool carpet inside. This pattern guides you through working the knitting-style single stitch in a continuous spiral and finishing a plush removable carpet. You'll get clear instructions for shaping the dome, joining layers, and assembling the pieces for a stable, stylish cat bed your pet will love.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for The Cat House Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Natural jute rope, diameter 3.5 mm (used for the house exterior and structure)
  • 02
    Wool yarn for the carpet, equivalent to Snowstorm - Hobbii - 2 balls (used for the removable inner carpet)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 6.5 mm (US size K) for the carpet
  • 02
    Crochet hook 8 mm (US size L) for the house start
  • 03
    Crochet hook 10 mm (US size N) for working the house
  • 04
    Metal crochet hook recommended for jute rope
  • 05
    Stitch marker
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    Darning needle
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    Wooden embroidery hoop: diameter 26 cm (10,2 in)

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— Notes :

Info :

The ideal home for our cat friends. Made of jute rope, a waterproof material, this little house is therefore perfect as protection (and hiding place) for the outside as well as for the inside. Accompanied by its little wool comforter, it's a safe bet that your cat will adopt it very quickly.

Infos :

Dimension: Total length: approx 40 cm (15,75in). Total width: approx 36 cm (14,25in). Opening: diam 26 cm (10,2in). Carpet: diam 29cm (11,5in).

— Materials :

Info :

CROCHET: For carpet: 6.5 mm (US size K). For the house: 8 and 10 mm (US size L & N). YARN: Natural Jute - diam 3,5 mm - (jute used for this creation). Wool used for the carpet - Equivalent: Snowstorm - Hobbii - 2 balls.

Infos :

OTHER TOOLS: Stitch marker. Darning needle. Wooden embroidery hoop: diam 26cm (10,2in).

— Abbreviations :

Infos :

st(s) = Stitch(es). ch = chain. sc = single stitch. dec = decrease (=work 2 sc together). inc = increase (=work 2 sc in same stitch). rep = repeat.

— Construction :

Infos :

The work of the jute thread can be more difficult than that of a classic thread because of its rigidity and its resistance. For this reason, it is best to work with a metal hook. The project is worked in a continuous circle (in a spiral). Place a marker ring in every 1st stitch at the beg of row. The stitch used for this work is the "knitting stitch". This is a variation of the single stitch. The only difference is the point of origin of the stitch (where the hook is sewn). Video Tutorial - Knitting Stitch : Link HERE. Password: PpLLs.

— Realisation - The house - Knitting Stitch :

Info :

With the 8mm hook (US size L), start by casting 72 sts (a multiple of 6) on the wooden circle.

Item 1 (P1) :

1 - Make a loop with a slipknot. Pass it under the circle.

Item 2 (P1) :

2 - Pass the hook through the loop then make a yarn over passing over the circle and pass it through the loop.

Item 3 (P1) :

3 - Continue by making a loop passing the thread under the circle and a yarn over passing above the circle.

Round 1-2 :

sc in each st around (72 sts)

Info :

With the 10mm hook (US size N)

Round 3-17 :

Sc in each st around (72)

Round 18 :

*Sc in next 10 sts, dec in next st; rep from * around (66)

Round 19 :

Sc in each st around around

Round 20 :

*Sc in next 9 sts, dec in next st; rep from * around (60)

Round 21 :

Sc in each st around

Round 22 :

*Sc in next 8 sts, dec in next st; rep from * around (54)

Round 23 :

Sc in each st around

Round 24 :

*Sc in next 7 sts, dec in next st; rep from * around (48)

Round 25 :

Sc in each st around

Round 26 :

*Sc in next 6 sts, dec in next st; rep from * around (42)

Round 27 :

Sc in each st around

Round 28 :

*Sc in next 5 sts, dec in next st; rep from * around (36)

Round 29 :

Sc in each st around

Round 30 :

*Sc in next 4 sts, dec in next st; rep from * around. (30)

Round 31 :

Sc in each st around (30)

Round 32 :

*Sc in next 3 sts, dec in next st; rep from * around. (24)

Round 33 :

Sc in each st around (24)

Round 34 :

*Sc in next 2 sts, dec in next st; rep from * around. (18)

Round 35 :

Sc in each st around (18)

Round 36 :

*Sc in next 1 sts, dec in next st; rep from * around. (12)

Round 37 :

Sc in each st around (12)

Round 38 :

Dec in each st; rep from * around (6)

Info :

Fasten off

— The Carpet - with wool - Classic single crochet :

Info :

Begin: Create a magic ring

Round 1 :

Sc 6 « classic » in the ring (6 sts)

Round 2 :

Inc in each st around (12)

Round 3 :

*Sc in next st, inc in next st; rep from * around (18)

Round 4 :

*Sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st; rep from * around (24)

Round 5 :

*Sc in next 3 sts, inc in next st; rep from * around (30)

Round 6 :

*Sc in next 4 sts, inc in next st; rep from * around (36)

Round 7 :

*Sc in next 5 sts, inc in next st; rep from * around. (42)

Round 8 :

*Sc in next 6 sts, inc in next st; rep from * around (48)

Round 9 :

*Sc in next 7 sts, inc in next st; rep from * around. (54)

Round 10 :

*Sc in next 8sts, inc in next st; rep from * around (60)

Round 11 :

*Sc in next 9 sts, inc in next st; rep from * around (66)

Round 12 :

*Sc in next 10 sts, inc in next st; rep from * around. (72)

Round 13 :

*Sc in next 11 sts, inc in next st; rep from * around (78)

Round 14 :

*Sc in next 12 sts, inc in next st; rep from * around (84)

Info :

Make a 2nd circle, identical to the previous one

Round 15 :

Make the last round by crocheting the 2 layers together : Sc in each st around

Assembly Instructions

  • Start the house by casting 72 stitches onto the wooden embroidery hoop and work in a continuous spiral, placing a marker in the first stitch of each round to keep track.
  • Change to the 10 mm hook at the instructed point and follow the decrease rounds exactly to shape the dome; fasten off when rounds complete and weave in ends securely.
  • Crochet two identical carpet circles with wool, then make the final round (Round 15) by crocheting the two layers together so the carpet is a neat, padded disc.
  • Insert the completed carpet into the house opening and adjust so it sits flat; the wooden hoop helps maintain the opening diameter and overall shape.
  • Before final sewing or securing, pin and position all parts and check symmetry; use a darning needle to sew any loose edges or to reinforce the carpet placement if necessary.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work with a metal hook when using jute, as its rigidity and resistance make it harder to crochet with plastic hooks.
  • 💡Place a marker ring in every first stitch at the beginning of each round since the project is worked in a continuous spiral.
  • 💡The stitch used is the knitting stitch, a variation of single crochet; follow the video tutorial if you are unfamiliar with the entry point.
  • 💡Make sure to create two identical carpet circles and join them by crocheting the layers together to achieve the correct thickness and finish.

This handmade Cat House pattern blends natural jute with a soft wool carpet for a beautiful, durable pet hideaway. The textured knitting stitch and continuous spiral shaping give a professional, cozy finish. Gift it or keep it for your own cat—either way it brings charm and comfort to any room. 🧶🐱✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished house measures approximately 40 cm long and 36 cm wide with an opening diameter of about 26 cm when using the recommended materials and hook sizes.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, but changing yarn weight will alter the final size and structure; use appropriate hook sizes and test tension to ensure the house keeps its shape.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, decreases, and working in the round is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary depending on experience and working pace.