It seems like all cats love yarn, and most of the cats I have known have been interested in trying to get in my lap while I knit. It’s not really safe to let kitties play with yarn, but we can give them something knit that is just for them.
Kayleigh shares a super simple knit cat bed idea over at A Beautiful Mess, and it’s easy enough even for new knitters to make.
The bed is a long knit rectangle, worked in super bulky yarn, so it’s a super fast project, too. The rectangle is sewn into a loop and cinched up at one end to make a basket for your kitty to snuggle in.
I don’t know if my cat would actually use such a bed, but it’s super cute and if you have a cat who loves snuggling down into tight spaces this might be just the thing to keep them away from your knitting project.
Have you ever knit a cat cave or cat bed? Did your cat actually use it? I’d love to hear about it!
[Photo: A Beautiful Mess.]
I haven’t knit a cat bed, but have made several small 100% wool cat blankies for my daughter’s dining room chairs. Her cats love them, and they keep the chair seats clean.