Crochet Shark Cat Cave
Have you heard about the adorable Crochet Shark Cat Cave? It's the perfect cozy hideaway for your feline friend to curl up and relax in style. This handcrafted shark-shaped bed is not only cute but also provides a sense of security for your precious pet. With its soft and plush material, your cat will feel like they are nestled in their own little underwater world. The Crochet Shark Cat Cave is a unique and fun addition to your home that your cat will surely love to lounge in.
Materials:
This pattern uses a 15 mm hook and VERY LARGE wool. Seriously. It was like crocheting with rope. It is called Super-Duper. It comes in balls of 26 metres. Unfortunately I think it is being discontinued by Lincraft. It is real wool so nice and comfy for the kitty
This pattern is written in American crochet notation. The finished cat cave is approximately 37 cm across.
Body
With grey wool
Round 1: 6sc in a magic ring (6 stitches)
Round 2: increase in every stitch (12 stitches)
Round 3: sc in the first stitch, increase in the next stitch – repeat (18 stitches) (7 grey, 3 white, 8 grey)
Round 4: sc in the first two stitches, increase in the next stitch – repeat (24 stitches) (8 grey, 6 white, 10 grey)
Round 5: sc in the first three stitches, increase in the next stitch – repeat (30 stitches) (9 grey, 9 white, 12 grey)
Round 6: sc in the first four stitches, increase in the next stitch – repeat (36 stitches) (9 grey, 13 white, 14 grey)
Round 7: sc in the first five stitches, increase in the next stitch – repeat (42 stitches) (9 grey, 17 white, 16 grey)
Round 8: sc in the first six stitches, increase in the next stitch – repeat (48 stitches) (10 grey, 19 white, 19 grey)
Rounds 9 – 14: sc in each stitch (48 stitches) (10 grey, 19 white, 19 grey)
Round 15: sc in the first six stitches, decrease the next two stitches together – repeat (42 stitches) (10 grey, 15 white, 17 grey)
Round 16: sc in the first five stitches, decrease the next two stitches together – repeat (36 stitches) (10 grey, 11 white, 15 grey)
Round 17: sc in the first four stitches, decrease the next two stitches together – repeat (30 stitches) (10 grey, 7 white, 13 grey)
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Side fins (make two)
With grey wool
Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6 stitches)
Round 2: sc around (6 stitches) (1 grey, 3 white, 2 grey)
Round 3: increase around (12 stitches) (2 grey, 6 white, 4 grey)
Round 4: sc around (12 stitches) (2 grey, 6 white, 4 grey)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing
Top fin
With grey wool
Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6 stitches)
Round 2: sc around (6 stitches)
Round 3: increase around (12 stitches)
Round 4: sc around (12 stitches)
Round 5: sc in the first two stitches, increase – repeat (16 stitches)
Teeth (make seven)
With white wool
Attach the wool to the mouth, sc 3, turn, decrease the 3 sc together, fasten off, weave in ends
Work three on the bottom and 4 on the top.
Eyes (make two)
With 8 ply wool and a 3.5 mm hook
With black wool
Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6 stitches)
Round 2: increase in every stitch (12 stitches)
Round 3: sc in the first stitch, increase in the next stitch – repeat (18 stitches)
With white wool
Round 4: sc in the first two stitches, increase in the next stitch – repeat (24 stitches)
Round 5: sc in the first three stitches, increase in the next stitch – repeat (30 stitches)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Tail fin
Make two pointy halves of the tail
With grey wool
Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6 stitches)
Rounds 2 – 3: sc around (6 stitches)
Round 4: sc in the first stitch, increase in the next stitch (9 stitches)
Round 5: sc around (9 stitches)
Put the two tail pieces side by side and then decrease around (9 stitches)
Then decrease around again (4 stitches – 4 decreases, forget about the 9th stitch)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembly
Sew the top fin, side fins, tail fin and eyes onto the body.