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Cat Box Bedby ~kaerfel

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This pattern available as a free download from Ravelry [link]

I designed this cat bed after visiting a mobile Humane Society van and noticing a lot of the cats were curled up in their (clean) litter boxes instead of lying on blankets. Their litter boxes offered edges to press against—which I know my cats like—and made them feel safer. I went home and created this litter box shaped cat bed, complete with sturdy walls to press against. The wall structure is made by crocheting through the front and back posts and requires no stuffing. And since the bed also uses 100% acrylic yarns (the cheaper and tougher the better), it’s easy to throw in the wash and can easily be used at home or donated to a shelter. It’s also a good stash buster!

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~mylittleDERPY3HOOVES Mar 6, 2013 Professional Artisan Crafter

_{my cat always looks like a box!}

~pixiequeen28 Jan 21, 2013

I love the expression on the cat's face!

The bed is cute too.

Excellent job.

~kaerfel Jan 21, 2013 Professional Artisan Crafter

Thanks!

~pixiequeen28 Jan 22, 2013

You're welcome.

~MidNightMagnificent Oct 25, 2012 Hobbyist Digital Artist

Yeah, I noticed that with my cats too. They like to snuggle against something solid and enclosed yet soft, like a blanket. I'm guessing the soft is for warmth and the solid is for security.

~Flame123121 Oct 15, 2012 Student General Artist

You know.... it took me longer than I am proud of to figure out that this picture was not focused around the cat.

~kaerfel Oct 15, 2012 Professional Artisan Crafter

LOL

~myeyesha Oct 15, 2012 Hobbyist General Artist

this is awesome! i have only knitted in the past, but this is something i would enjoy making and donating to my local animal shelters. i agree, that cats who are uncomfy in a shelter environment do curl up in litter boxes, (sometimes clean and dirty) and then us humans don't pick them up, see what loving cats they could be, and take them home. I also think that my cat, and small dog here at home would enjoy this bed too! Thanks so much for letting the world have your pattern! :3

~kaerfel Oct 16, 2012 Professional Artisan Crafter

Aw, thank you! ^__^ And you're welcome.

~achgfd Oct 15, 2012 Hobbyist Artisan Crafter

Thats so cute! I'm glad they like it. Its always hard to tell what a cat will actually use, and what they will only use the moment you decide to get rid of it.

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