Crochet Cozy Durable Cat Hammock Free Pattern

Materials:

• Chunky cotton yarn (approximately 300 yards)
• Crochet hook size L (8.0 mm)
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle
• Four wooden beads (optional)

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• sl st = slip stitch

Instructions:

Base:

1. Ch 4, join with a sl st to form a ring.
2. Round 1: Ch 1, 8 sc in ring. Join with sl st to the first sc. (8 sts)
3. Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around. Join with sl st. (16 sts)
4. Round 3: Ch 1, (sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) around. Join with sl st. (24 sts)
5. Round 4: Ch 1, (sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st) around. Join with sl st. (32 sts)
6. Continue increasing in this pattern until your work measures approximately 16 inches (or desired width).

Sides:

1. Work 4 rows of sc evenly around (no increases), creating a shallow bowl shape.

Loops:

1. Ch 25, skip 10 sts on base, join with sl st. Repeat three more times to create four loops.
2. Add wooden beads before securing loops if desired.

Finishing:

1. Fasten off and weave in all ends using the tapestry needle.
2. Slide each loop over the chair legs to secure the hammock in place.

Your cat hammock is complete and ready for use!