Cat House Crochet Free Pattern

If you love crocheting functional projects and also adore your furry companions, this Cat House Crochet Pattern is a wonderful project to add to your list. Not only is it practical, but it also creates a warm and comfortable resting place that your cat will absolutely love. Handmade pet accessories have become increasingly popular because they combine creativity with everyday usefulness.

This crochet cat house features a sturdy structure made with natural jute rope and a soft inner carpet crafted from wool yarn. The dome-shaped design provides security and comfort for your pet while adding a charming handmade touch to your home décor. Whether you are making it for your own cat or as a thoughtful handmade gift for a fellow pet lover, this pattern offers a rewarding and enjoyable crochet experience.

Another great advantage of this project is its durability. By using thicker hooks and strong materials, you create a long-lasting shelter that can withstand daily use. The removable carpet makes cleaning easy, and the compact size fits perfectly into most living spaces. Plus, crocheting for pets is always a fun way to combine your love for animals with your passion for crafting.

Cat House Crochet Free Pattern

Finished Dimensions
Body only: Width 36 cm × Depth 28 cm
Width and height with ears: Width 42 cm × Height 29 cm

Materials
1 metal (or wooden) ring with 20 cm diameter (dreamcatcher style)
6 skeins of Nova Vita 12 yarn
(or any macramé cord-type yarn with approximately 4 mm thickness, total length about 320 meters)
Crochet hook 6 mm
Crochet hook 8 mm
Crochet hook 9 mm or 10 mm
Scissors
Stitch marker
Large-eye needle

Abbreviations
sl st: slip stitch
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
center sc: centered single crochet
inc: increase
dec: decrease
blo: back loop only
rnd: round
row: row
[xx]: repeat the sequence the indicated number of times
(xx): number of stitches at the end of the round or row

This Cat House Crochet Pattern is a practical and enjoyable project that combines creativity with comfort. With its sturdy structure, cozy interior, and stylish handmade appearance, it’s a wonderful addition to any pet-friendly home. Whether you are crocheting for your own cat or creating a thoughtful handmade gift, this project is sure to bring satisfaction from start to finish.

Part 1: Body of the Cat House

Beginning
Start with hook size 6 mm.
Make a slip knot on the hook and crochet 1 slip stitch around the ring.

Round 1
Work 66 single crochet stitches around the ring (66)
Close with 1 slip stitch into the first single crochet
(skip the starting slip stitch loop)

Round 2
Chain 1, then make 1 single crochet in back loop only in the same stitch.
From this point, work in a spiral, so mark this first stitch with a stitch marker.
Keep working:
Make 1 single crochet in back loop only in each stitch (66)

Round 3
Skip the slip stitch that closed Round 1 and the chain stitch.
Remove the marker and make the first centered single crochet in the middle of the first stitch of Round 2.
Mark this stitch because you will continue working in a spiral.
Change to hook size 8 mm.
Continue Round 3 with:
1 centered single crochet in each stitch (66)

Rounds 4 to 22
Work:
1 centered single crochet in each stitch (66)
For a total of 19 rounds

Decreases Begin

To make the decreases less visible, they are shifted from one round to another.

Round 23
[9 centered single crochet, 1 decrease] repeat 6 times (60)
Round 24
1 centered single crochet in each stitch (60)

Round 25
4 centered single crochet, 1 decrease,
[8 centered single crochet, 1 decrease] repeat 5 times,
4 centered single crochet (54)
Round 26
1 centered single crochet in each stitch (54)

Round 27
[7 centered single crochet, 1 decrease] repeat 6 times (48)
Round 28
1 centered single crochet in each stitch (48)
Round 29
3 centered single crochet, 1 decrease,
[6 centered single crochet, 1 decrease] repeat 5 times,
3 centered single crochet (42)

Round 30
1 centered single crochet in each stitch (42)
Round 31
[5 centered single crochet, 1 decrease] repeat 6 times (36)
Round 32
1 centered single crochet in each stitch (36)

Round 33
[2 centered single crochet, 1 decrease] repeat 9 times (27)
Change to hook size 6 mm

Round 34
1 centered single crochet in each stitch (27)
Round 35
[1 centered single crochet, 1 decrease] repeat 9 times (18)
Round 36
1 centered single crochet in each stitch (18)

Round 37
Decrease 9 times (9)
Round 38
1 centered single crochet, 4 decreases (5)
If it is too tight to decrease, you can make 1 single crochet in every 2 stitches instead of the 4 decreases.

Finishing the Body
Cut the yarn, leaving a tail long enough to close the opening.
Thread the yarn into the large-eye needle and pass it through each of the 5 stitches, then pull to close the center.
Tie a small knot and weave in the yarn on the inside.
The body of the cat house is now complete.
Next, move to the ears.

Part 2: Ears
Work with hook size 6 mm.
You will work in rows while turning around a chain row.
Begin by making 4 chains, then:

Row 1 – Right Side
Chain 1, then 3 single crochet, 1 increase (5)
Add 2 chains to reach the left side
Row 1 – Left Side
1 increase, 3 single crochet (5)

Row 2 – Left Side
Turn the work, chain 1, then 5 single crochet, 1 increase (7)
Add 2 chains to reach the right side

Row 2 – Right Side
1 increase, 5 single crochet (7)
Row 3 – Right Side
Turn the work, chain 1, then 7 single crochet, 1 increase (9)
Add 2 chains to reach the left side

Row 3 – Left Side
1 increase, 7 single crochet (9)
Row 4 – Left Side
Turn the work, chain 1, then 10 single crochet (10)
Add 2 chains to reach the right side

Row 4 – Right Side
10 single crochet (10)
Row 5
Turn the work and make:
1 slip stitch in each stitch (22)
The ear is finished.
Cut the yarn, leaving enough length for sewing.
Make a second identical ear.

Part 3: Tail
Use hook size 9 mm or 10 mm.
The tail is made using an i-cord crochet technique, which creates a thicker and more decorative cord.

Begin with:
Make a slip knot and chain 4.
Insert the hook into the second chain from the hook and pull up a loop.
Insert into the next chain and pull up a loop.
Insert into the last chain and pull up a loop.

You now have 4 loops on the hook.
Continue working the loops in sequence to form the cord.
Repeat until you reach the desired length
(for example, about 28 rounds).
Finish by making one slip stitch through all loops at once.
Tie off and weave in the yarn.

Pom-pom
Make a long pom-pom in your preferred size
(for example, wrap yarn 20 times around an object about 13 cm long)
Attach the pom-pom to the end of the tail.

Part 4: Assembly
Using the large-eye needle:
Sew the base of the tail to the closing point of the body
Sew the ears onto Round 10 (counting from the ring)
Space the ears 10 stitches apart
Your crochet cat house is now finished!
You can also add a cushion inside for extra comfort.