To create this cat cave you need to use a stiff yarn, I used a mix of Caron One Pound and Red Heart Super Saver. You will also need to hold 4 strands together. I wish I had a better option other than holding 4 strands together but there just isn't a stiff bulky yarn out there that I think would do the job. While you are holding your 4 strands together be sure to hold them tightly. If you hold the slack too loose you will end up with small loops within your project. Skill Level: Easy Finished Size: 14" wide x 9" high. This size is ideal for a small to medium size cat, if you have a big fluffy kitty you will want to add more increase rows (you'll also need additional decrease rows at the end). Supplies: 4 balls of worsted weight yarn in choice of colors, approx. 350 yards for each color. Size 9.00 mm Hook Size 6.50 mm Hook Scissors Tapestry needle Abbreviations (US Terms): Ch - Chain Sc - Single Crochet Sc2tog - Single Crochet 2 Together Sl St - Slip Stitch Gauge: 5 stitches & 5 rows = 2" Notes: -Joins are made with sl st. -Ch 1 does not count as an sc. -1 sc2tog counts as an sc. Holding 4 strands together & using N Hook: Row 1: Start with a magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc in circle. Join. (6 sc) Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each around. Join. (12 sc) Row 3: Ch 1, sc, 2 sc in next. *Sc in next, 2 sc in next.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (18 sc) Row 4: Ch 1, *Sc in 2, 2 sc in next.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (24 sc) Row 5: Ch 1, *Sc in 3, 2 sc in next.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (30 sc) Row 6: Ch 1, *Sc in 4, 2 sc in next.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (36 sc) Row 7: Ch 1, *Sc in 5, 2 sc in next.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (42 sc) Row 8: Ch 1, *Sc in 6, 2 sc in next.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (48 sc) Row 9: Ch 1, *Sc in 7, 2 sc in next.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (54 sc) Row 10: Ch 1, *Sc in 8, 2 sc in next.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (60 sc) Row 11: Ch 1, *Sc in 9, 2 sc in next.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (66 sc) Row 12: Ch 1, *Sc in 10, 2 sc in next.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (72 sc) Row 13: Ch 1, *Sc in 11, 2 sc in next.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (78 sc) Row 14: Ch 1, *Sc in 12, 2 sc in next.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (84 sc) Row 15: Ch 1, *Sc in 13, 2 sc in next.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (90 sc) Row 16: Ch 1, *Sc in 14, 2 sc in next.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (96 sc) Row 17-22: Ch 1, sc in each around. Join. (96 sc) Row 23: Ch 1, sc in 80, leave last 16 un-worked. Ch 1, turn. (80 sc) Row 24-32: Sc in each around. Ch 1, turn. (80 sc) Row 33: Sc in each around, ch 16. Join. (80 sc, 16 ch) Row 34: Ch 1, sc in each around working an sc into each chain. Join. (96 sc) Row 35:Ch 1, sc in each around. Join. (96 sc) Row 36: Ch 1, *Sc in 14, sc2tog.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (90 sc) Row 37: Ch 1, *Sc in 13, sc2tog.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (84 sc) Row 38: Ch 1, *Sc in 12, sc2tog.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (78 sc) Row 39: Ch 1, *Sc in 11, sc2tog.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (72 sc) Row 40: Ch 1, *Sc in 10, sc2tog.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (66 sc) Row 41: Ch 1, *Sc in 9, sc2tog.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (60 sc) Row 42: Ch 1, *Sc in 8, sc2tog.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (54 sc) Row 43: Ch 1, *Sc in 7, sc2tog.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (48 sc) Row 44: Ch 1, *Sc in 6, sc2tog.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (42 sc) Row 45: Ch 1, *Sc in 5, sc2tog.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (36 sc) Row 46: Ch 1, *Sc in 4, sc2tog.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (30 sc) Row 47: Ch 1, *Sc in 3, sc2tog.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (24 sc) Row 48: Ch 1, *Sc in 2, sc2tog.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (18 sc) Row 49: Ch 1, *Sc, sc2tog.* Repeat *to* around. Join. (12 sc) Row 50: Ch 1, Sc2tog around. Join. (6 sc) Fasten off leaving a long end to sew this hole shut. Sew in all ends, sewing in each strand of yarn individually. Using the size K Hook and only 2 strands of yarn sc around the edge of the door. Your entrance opening should measure about 8" across by 4" high. Fasten off and sew in these ends. ______________________________________________________________ If you enjoyed this free pattern you might also like this one! Kitty Catnip Toys