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Free Crochet Cat Couch Pattern

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Free Crochet Cat Couch Pattern

Have you seen the crochet cat couch in the news or on social media? People dug up an old pattern from the seventies and every modern person wants one for their furry friend! Now you can make a kitty couch with this retro-style free crochet cat couch pattern.

It's from Red Heart and uses a pretty purple, Orchid, but you can easily choose another favorite Super Saver yarn color that matches your home or cat and it will look just as adorable.

Now for the best part: this pattern comes with a bonus pattern for the granny square throw that's on the back. How purrrfect is that?

Plus, the instructions are clear and easy to follow, with lots of diagrams and details so that anyone can make this design. It's not as intimidating as it looks, believe us!

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Crochet HookG/6 or 4 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge15 sc and 16 rows = 4" [10 cm] with Red Heart® Super Saver® and larger hook. 15 sc and 16 rows = 4" [10 cm] with Red Heart® Mini™ and smaller hook

Finished SizeBlanket: Approx 16" [40.5 cm] square. | Couch: Approx 24" [61 cm] long x 16" [40.5 cm] deep x 12" [30.5 cm] tall.

Materials List

  • Red Heart® Super Saver® (7 oz/198 g; 364 yds/333 m)

    • Main Color (MC) Orchid (0530) 4 balls

    • Red Heart® Mini™ (1.6 oz/45 g; 72 yds/66 m): Contrast A Rosebud (9774) 2 balls, Contrast B Spring Mix (9758) 2 balls


  • Sizes U.S. G/6 (4 mm) and U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) crochet hooks or size needed to obtain gauge.
  • Stitch marker
  • Yarn needle
  • 3" [7.5 cm] thick piece of foam 11" x 24" [28 x 61 cm]
  • 4" [10 cm] thick piece of foam 16" x 24" [40.5 x 61 cm]
  • Hot glue gun and glue sticks
  • Quilt batting

Free Crochet Cat Couch Pattern

Notes: Ch 3 at beg of row/rnd counts as dc. Ch 2 at beg of row/rnd does not count as st. Join all rnds with sl st to top of ch 3.

Click on any image to enlarge (please note, the images provided are small and low quality. We attempted to improve and enlarge best as possible).
 

BLANKET

(make 8 Motifs each in Contrast A and B). See diagrams below.

  1. With smaller hook, proceed as follows:
    Ch 4. Join with sl st to first ch to form ring.

  2. 1st rnd: Ch 3. 2 dc in ring. Ch 2. (3 dc in ring. Ch 2) 3 times. Join.

  3. 2nd rnd: Sl st in each dc and next ch-2 sp. Ch 3. (2 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) all in first ch-2 sp. [(Ch 1. 3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) all in next ch-2 sp] 3 times. Ch 1. Join.

  4. 3rd rnd: Sl st in each dc and next ch-2 sp. Ch 3. (2 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) all in first corner ch-2 sp. Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. *(Ch 1. 3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) all in next in corner ch-2 sp. Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * around. Join.

  5. 4th rnd: Sl st in each dc and next ch-2 sp. Ch 3. (2 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) all in first corner ch-2 sp. (Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) twice. *(Ch 1. 3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) all in next in corner ch-2 sp. (Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) twice. Rep from * around. Join.

    Fasten off.

BLANKET: Assembly

  1. Sew Motifs tog into 4 Strips, with 4 Motifs in each Strip (see assembly diagram above under the blanket motif diagram).

    Sew Strips tog.

BLANKET: Edging

  1. With RS facing, join A with sl st to any corner ch-2 sp. Work 1 rnd of sc evenly around Blanket, working 3 sc in each corner. Join with sl st to first sc.

    Fasten off.

COUCH CUSHIONS: Part A

(make 2).

  1. **With larger hook and MC, ch 46.

    1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. *1 dc in next ch. 1 sc in next ch. Rep from * to end of chain. Turn. 45 sts.

  2. 2nd row: Ch 2. 1 dc in first st. *1 sc in next st. 1 dc in next st. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.

  3. 3rd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first st. *1 dc in next st. 1 sc in next st. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.

    Rep 2nd and 3rd rows until work from beg measures 3" [7.5 cm], ending on a WS row.**

  4. Next row: (RS). Sl st in each of first 12 sts. Ch 2 (does not count as st). 1 dc in first st. *1 sc in next st. 1 dc in next st. Rep from * to end of row. Turn. 33 sts.

  5. Next row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first st. *1 dc in next st. 1 sc in next st. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.

  6. Next row: Ch 2. 1 dc in first st. *1 sc in next st. 1 dc in next st. Rep from * to end of row. Turn. Rep last 2 rows until work from beg measures 13" [33 cm].

    Fasten off.

COUCH CUSHIONS: Part B

(make 2).

Work from ** to ** as given for Couch Cushions – Part A.

  1. Next row: (RS). Ch 2. 1 dc in first st. *1 sc in next st. 1 dc in next st. Rep from * to last 12 sts. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.

  2. Next row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first st. *1 dc in next st. 1 sc in next st. Rep from * to end of row. Turn. 33 sts.

  3. Next row: Ch 2. 1 dc in first st. *1 sc in next st. 1 dc in next st. Rep from * to end of row. Turn. Rep last 2 rows until work from beg measures 13" [33 cm].

    Fasten off.

COUCH CUSHIONS: Finishing

  1. With WS facing, place one Part A on top of one Part B piece. Work 1 rnd of sc around perimeter of pillow, working 3 sc in each corner and leaving one edge open.

    Cut a piece of Quilt batting to match dimensions of Cushion. Insert quilt batting into Cushion. Work one row of sc to close rem open edge.

    Fasten off.

    Rep for second cushion.

COUCH CUSHIONS: Base of Couch

  1. With MC and larger hook, ch 16.

    1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. *1 dc in next ch. 1 sc in next ch. Rep from * to end of chain. Turn. 15 sts.

  2. 2nd row: Ch 2. 1 dc in first st. *1 sc in next st. 1 dc in next st. Rep from * to end of row. Turn

  3. 3rd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first st. *1 dc in next st. 1 sc in next st. Rep from * to end of row. Turn. Rep last 2 rows until work from beg measures 80" [203 cm], ending on a WS row.

    Fasten off.

COUCH: Seat and Back Cushion

  1. With MC and larger hook, ch 92.

    1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. *1 dc in next ch. 1 sc in next ch. Rep from * to end of chain. Turn. 91 sts.

  2. 2nd row: Ch 2. 1 dc in first st. *1 sc in next st. 1 dc in next st. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.

  3. 3rd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first st. *1 dc in next st. 1 sc in next st. Rep from * to end of row. Turn. Rep 2nd and 3rd rows until work from beg measures 3" [7.5 cm], ending on a WS row.

  4. Next row: (RS). Sl st in each of first 12 sts. Ch 2 (does not count as st). 1 dc in first st. *1 sc in next st. 1 dc in next st. Rep from * to last 12 sts. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.

  5. Next row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first st. *1 dc in next st. 1 sc in next st. Rep from * to end of row. Turn. 67 sts.

  6. Next row: Ch 2. 1 dc in first st. *1 sc in next st. 1 dc in next st. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.

    Rep last 2 rows until work from divide row measures 13" [33.02 cm] (from beginning, row 16" [40.5 cm]), ending on a RS row.

Increase rows:

  1. 1st row: (WS). Ch 13. 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 dc in next ch. (1 sc in next ch. 1 dc in next ch) 5 times. 1 sc in first st. *1 dc in next st. 1 sc in next st. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.

  2. 2nd row: Ch 14. 1 dc in 3rd ch from hook. 1 sc in next ch. (1 dc in next ch. 1 sc in next ch) 5 times. 1 dc in next st. *1 sc in next st. 1 dc in next st. Rep from * to end of row. Turn. 91 sts.

  3. 3rd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first st. *1 dc in next st. 1 sc in next st. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.

  4. 4th row: Ch 2. 1 dc in first st. *1 sc in next st. 1 dc in next st. Rep from * to end of row. Turn. Rep last 2 rows until work from beg measures 21" [53.5 cm], ending on a WS row.

    Fasten off.

COUCH: Back

  1. With MC and larger hook, ch 116.

    1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. *1 dc in next ch. 1 sc in next ch. Rep from * to end of chain. Turn. 115 sts.

  2. 2nd row: Ch 2. 1 dc in first st. *1 sc in next st. 1 dc in next st. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.

  3. 3rd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first st. *1 dc in next st. 1 sc in next st. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.

    Rep last 2 rows until work from beg measures 8" [20.5 cm], ending on a WS row.

  4. Next row: (RS). Sl st in each of first 12 sts. Ch 2 (does not count as st). 1 dc in next st. *1 sc in next st. 1 dc in next st. Rep from * to last 12 sts. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.

  5. Next row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first st. *1 dc in next st. 1 sc in next st. Rep from * to end of row. Turn. 91 sts

  6. Next row: Ch 2. 1 dc in first st. *1 sc in next st. 1 dc in next st. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.

    Rep last 2 rows until work from skipped sts measures 3" [7.5 cm].

    Fasten off.

ARMRESTS

(make 2).

  1. With MC and larger hook, ch 38.

    1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. *1 dc in next ch. 1 sc in next ch. Rep from * to end of chain. Turn. 37 sts.

  2. 2nd row: Ch 2. 1 dc in first st. *1 sc in next st. 1 dc in next st. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.

  3. 3rd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first st. *1 dc in next st. 1 sc in next st. Rep from * to end of row. Turn. Rep last 2 rows until work from beg measures 9" [23 cm], ending on a WS row.

    Fasten off.

ARMRESTS: Ends

(make 2).

  1. With MC and larger hook, ch 12.

    1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. *1 dc in next ch. 1 sc in next ch. Rep from * to end of chain. Turn. 11 sts.

  2. 2nd row: Ch 2. 1 dc in first st. *1 sc in next st. 1 dc in next st. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.

  3. 3rd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first st. *1 dc in next st. 1 sc in next st. Rep from * to end of row. Turn. Rep last 2 rows until work from beg measures 3" [7.5 cm], ending on a WS row.

    Fasten off.

    Note: See ARMREST END PIECE at bottom of the diagram below.

DUST RUFFLE

  1. With MC and larger hook, ch 212.

    1st row: (RS). 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. 1 hdc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 210 sts.

  2. 2nd row: Ch 2. 4 dc in each st to end of row. Turn. 840 sts.

  3. 3rd row: Ch 1. 1 dc in each st to end of row.

    Fasten off.

BOTTOM

  1. With MC and larger hook, ch 92.

    1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. *1 dc in next ch. 1 sc in next ch. Rep from * to end of chain. Turn. 91 sts.

  2. 2nd row: Ch 2. 1 dc in first st. *1 sc in next st. 1 dc in next st. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.

  3. 3rd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first st. *1 dc in next st. 1 sc in next st. Rep from * to end of row. Turn. Rep last 2 rows until work from beg measures 16" [40.5 cm], ending on a WS row.

    Fasten off.

COUCH: Assembly

  1. Sew Back section to Back Cushion and Seat as indicated in purple in diagram (below).

    Sew Armrests to Seat as indicated in blue in diagram.

    Sew corners of Back as indicated in red in diagram.

    Sew Back to Back Cushion as indicated in grey in diagram.

    Sew Armrest to Back Cushion and Back as indicated in orange and yellow in diagram.

    Sew Armrest Ends to Armrest and seat as indicated in pink in diagram.

    Sew Base to perimeter of Couch as indicated in green in diagram.

    Sew Dust Ruffle to Base as shown in diagram, covering front and sides.

FOAM FOUNDATION

Note: When cutting foam, using a serrated (bread) knife will allow greater control.

  1. Cut the following pieces from 3" [7.5 cm] thick foam:

    Piece A: Back
    One piece measuring 24" [61 cm] x 8" [20.32 cm].

    Pieces B and C: Armrests
    Two pieces measuring 3" [7.5 cm] x 10" [25.5 cm].

    Note: The diagram below shows piece A first, then the armrest second. Ignore the third as that was for a previous step.

  2. Using hot glue gun, assemble pieces on 4" [10 cm] slab of foam (D) measuring 16" [40.5 cm] x 24" [61 cm] as shown in diagram.

    Affix assembled Couch Cover to foam foundation. Tack with yarn and yarn needle or hot glue if needed to secure cover. Sew Bottom to lower edge of Base.

Cat Couch Pattern PDF

Want to save this pattern for later or print it out in an easy-to-follow format? Get the free printable PDF from Red Heart.

Click Here to Download the Cat Couch PDF
PDF Corrections: The pattern on this page is correct to the best of our ability but does note two corrections that are not shown on the PDF. They are:
Under the Seat and Back Cushion, it says to rep last 2 rows until work from divide row measures 16". This should either measure 13" or say from beginning row measures 16".
For the Foam Foundation, it says Piece A: Back one piece measuring 24" x 18". It should be 24" x 8" (as the diagram shows).


How to Print the PDF:
Printing this is as easy as 1-2-3! If you're not familiar with printing PDFs, here's the step-by-step, along with a few tips.

  1. Click the red button right above that reads, "Click Here to Download the Cat Couch PDF".
     
  2.  Find and open the PDF.

    Pro tip: You may see the download appear at the bottom of your browser window, and you can open it from there. Or check wherever your downloads are set to save to (the Downloads folder is often a default location).
     
  3. Click the "Print File" button, choose the printer, choose how many copies you want, make any additional adjustments needed for personal preference, and click the "Print" button.
     
  4.  Grab your hook, yarn, and any other supplies needed and you'll be ready to crochet this beauty!

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