Courtesy of Bernat®
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Approximate Time: Weekend Project
How to Make a Cat Nap Nest
Looking for the pur-fect gift for your cat? How about a Cat Nap Nest! Your cat will love curling up and taking cat naps in this crotchet nest. This pattern is simple to complete and will leave your cat meowing with delight!
Finished Measurements: Approx 17” [43 cm] diameter x 5” [12.5 cm] tall.
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Abbreviations
Approx = Approximately; Ch = Chain(s); PM = Place marker; Rep = Repeat; Rnd(s) = Round(s); Sc = Single crochet; Sc2tog = Draw up a loop in each of next 2 stitches. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook; Sl st = Slip stitch; St(s) = Stitch(es); Yoh = Yarn over hook
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Instructions
With A, ch 4. Join with sl st to first ch to form ring.
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1st rnd
Ch 1. 8 sc in ring. Join with sl st in first sc.
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2nd rnd
Ch 1. 2 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st in first sc. 16 sc.
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3rd rnd
Ch 1. *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st in first sc. 24 sc.
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4th rnd
Ch 1. *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st in first sc. 32 sc.
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5th rnd
Ch 1. *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st in first sc. 40 sc.
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6th rnd
Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.
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7th rnd
Ch 1. *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 4 sc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st in first sc. 48 sc.
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8th rnd
As 6th rnd.
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9th rnd
Ch 1. *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 5 sc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st in first sc. 56 sc. PM at end of last rnd.
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10th rnd
As 6th rnd. Rep last rnd until work from marked rnd measures 12” [30.5 cm].
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Next rnd
Ch 1. *Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 5 sc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st in first sc. 48 sts.
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Next rnd
As 6th rnd.
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Next rnd
Ch 1. *Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 4 sc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st in first sc. 40 sts.
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Next rnd
As 6th rnd.
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Next rnd
Ch 1. *Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st in first sc. 32 sts.
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Next rnd
Ch 1. *Sc2tog. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st in first sc. 24 sts.
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Next rnd
Ch 1. *Sc2tog. 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st in first sc. 16 sts.
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Next rnd
Ch 1. (Sc2tog) 8 times. 8 sts. Fasten off. Push one half into another to create basket shape as shown in picture.