Cozy Crochet Pumpkin Cat Bed Pattern: The Perfect Fall Pet Cave

Treat your furry friend to the ultimate autumn retreat with this cozy crochet pumpkin cat bed! Perfectly shaped like a plump orange pumpkin, this adorable pet cave features a warm, ribbed exterior, a cute brown stem, and a delicate green leaf. It is the ultimate combination of seasonal home decor and a super-comfy hideaway that your cat or small dog will absolutely love snuggling in.

Why Your Pet Needs a Handmade Pumpkin Cave This Season

As the weather cools down, our pets naturally seek out warm, enclosed spaces to sleep. This crochet pumpkin cat bed provides a sense of security and unmatched warmth. Hand-crafted with thick, durable yarn, it holds its shape beautifully while offering a soft, cushioned sanctuary. It is a gorgeous addition to your fall decor and a highly functional haven for your beloved pet.

Crochet Pattern: Cozy Crochet Pumpkin Cat Bed Pattern: The Perfect Fall Pet Cave

Materials

Super bulky weight yarn (Size 6) in Orange (approx. 600g)
Medium weight yarn (Size 4) in Brown and Forest Green
9.0 mm (M/N) crochet hook (for the pumpkin body)
5.0 mm (H) crochet hook (for the stem and leaf)
Yarn needle, scissors, and stitch markers
Polyester fiberfill stuffing (for the stem)
Plush cushion or round blanket for the inside

Abbreviations

ch – chain
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
fpdc – front post double crochet
bpdc – back post double crochet
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
inc – increase
dec – decrease

Instructions

Pumpkin Base:

Using Orange yarn and the 9.0 mm hook, start with a magic ring.

Round 1: Ch 2 (does not count as st), work 10 dc in magic ring. Join with sl st to first dc. (10 sts)

Round 2: Ch 2, work 2 dc in each st around. Join. (20 sts)

Round 3: Ch 2, *1 fpdc, 2 dc in next st* repeat around. Join. (30 sts)

Round 4: Ch 2, *1 fpdc, 1 dc, 2 dc in next st* repeat around. Join. (40 sts)

Round 5: Ch 2, *1 fpdc, 2 dc, 2 dc in next st* repeat around. Join. (50 sts)

Continue increasing in this manner, keeping the fpdc aligned to create the pumpkin ridges, until the base measures approximately 16 inches (40 cm) in diameter.

Pumpkin Body & Opening:

Work 6 rounds even without increasing, alternating fpdc and dc to maintain the vertical ribbed pattern. This builds up the bottom walls.

To create the opening, you will now work in rows back and forth instead of joined rounds:

Row 1-12: Ch 2, turn. Work in pattern (alternating fpdc/bpdc depending on side) across, leaving 12 stitches unworked for the front circular opening. Turn.

Row 13: Ch 12 (to bridge the opening gap), join to the other side, and resume working in continuous rounds to close the top of the opening.

Pumpkin Top (Decreasing):

Round 1: Continue the ribbed pattern around, working across the 12 chain stitches with standard stitches to match the pattern.

Round 2-8: Begin gradually decreasing the dc sections between the fpdc ridges to taper the pumpkin inward, finishing with a small opening at the top. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Brown Stem:

Using Brown yarn and the 5.0 mm hook:

Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc inside. (6 sts)

Round 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)

Round 3-15: Sc in each st around. Stuff firmly with fiberfill and sew to the top center of the pumpkin.

Green Leaf & Vine:

Using Green yarn and the 5.0 mm hook for the leaf: Ch 12. Slip stitch in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next, hdc in next, dc in next 5 chs, hdc in next, sc in next, 3 sc in last chain to turn. Work down opposite side of chain in reverse order. Sew to the base of the stem.

For the curly vine: In Orange, ch 25. Work 3 sc in each ch across. It will naturally curl. Sew next to the leaf. Finish by inserting a cozy round cushion inside the pumpkin pet cave!