SIZE: One Size
Finished Circumference About 45 in. (114.5 cm)
Finished Height About 5 1/2 in. (14 cm)
GAUGE:
12 sts = about 4 in. (10 cm) in Two-Color Slip st pattern.
When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. The needle or hook size called for in the pattern is based on what the designer used, but it is not unusual for gauge to vary from person to person. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make your swatch, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
Making a Gauge Swatch
STITCH EXPLANATION:
kfb (knit in front and back) Knit next st without removing it from left needle, then k through back of same st – 1 st increased.
PATTERN STITCHES
K1, p1 Rib worked in rnds (worked over an even number of sts)
Rnd 1 (RS): *K1, p1; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rep Rnd 1 for K1, p1 Rib worked in rnds.
Two-Color Slip Stitch worked in rnds (worked over an even number of sts)
Rnd 1 (RS): With B, *sl 1 wyib, k1; rep from * around.
Rnd 2: With B, knit.
Rnd 3: With A, *k1, sl 1 wyib; rep from * around.
Rnd 4: With A, knit.
Rep Rnds 1-4 for Two-Color Slip st worked in rnds.
NOTES:
1. Bed is worked in one piece in rnds from Sides down to Base.
2. You will begin work with the longer circular needle. As sts are decreased the circle of fabric becomes smaller so you'll change to working on the shorter circular needle and on double pointed needles.
3. The side of the Bed is worked in stripes and a Two-Color Slip st pattern, then folded to the inside. A strip of plastic canvas is slipped under the fold to make the sides of the Bed extra sturdy.
4. A Removable Liner is worked separately in the round.
5. We used smaller needles and a tighter gauge than usual for this yarn to create a sturdy Bed.
6. Always slip sts as if to purl.
7. With yarn in back (wyib) refers to the side of the work that is away from you as you work the row. To move yarn from front to back, bring yarn between needle tips. Take care not to wrap yarn over a needle, this could create an additional st.
8. When changing yarn color, do not cut the unused yarn color, just carry it up the WS of your piece.
9. Use any leftover yarn to make a cat toy! Just knit a simple rectangle, fold in half and sew the 3 open sides closed, adding a bit of catnip before you finish sewing. Use leftover yarn colors as desired, or follow the stripe or Two-Color Slip st pattern if your kitty prefers coordinating toys. To work Two-Color Slip st worked in rows (worked over an odd number of sts)
Row 1 (RS): With B, k1 *sl 1 wyib, k1; rep from * across.
Row 2: With B, purl.
Row 3: With A, k2, *sl 1 wyib, k1; rep from * across to last st, k1.
Row 4: With A, purl.
Rep Rows 1-4 for Two-Color Slip st worked in rows.
BED
With longer circular needle and A, cast on 128 sts.Place marker for beg of rnd. Join by working the first st on the left hand needle with the working yarn from the right hand needle and being careful not to twist sts.
Sides
Rnds 1-3: Work in K1, p1 Rib worked in rnds.
Striped Section Rnd 4: With A, knit.
Rnds 5 and 6: With B, knit.
Rnds 7 and 8: With A, knit.
Rnds 9-20: Rep Rnds 5-8 three times.
Rnd 21 (turning ridge): With A, purl.
Rnd 22: With A, *k15, kfb; rep from * around – you will have 136 sts.
Rnd 23: With A, knit.
Two-Color Slip st section
Rnds 24-49: Beg with Rnd 1, work in Two-Color Slip st worked in rnds for 26 rnds.
Cut B.
Rnds 50 and 51: With A, knit.
Rnd 52 (purl ridge): With A, purl.
Base Note: In the next rnd markers are placed to indicate the decrease locations.
Use markers of a different color than your beg of rnd marker.
Rnd 53: With A, k17, *place marker (pm), k17; rep from * around.
Note: You will have 8 markers (including the beg of rnd marker) with 17 sts between each marker.
Rnd 54 (Decrease Rnd): With A, *k to 2 sts before marker, k2tog, slip marker (sm); rep from * around – 128 sts.
Rnd 55: With A, knit.
Rnds 56-69: Rep Rnds 54 and 55 seven times – 72 sts at the end of Rnd 68.
Change to shorter circular needle.
Rnds 70-73: Rep Rnds 54 and 55 twice – 56 sts at the end of Rnd 72.
Rnd 74: Rep Rnd 54 – 48 sts.
Cut A.
Rnd 75 (Color Change Rnd): With B, change to double pointed needles by purling 12 sts onto each double pointed needle.
Rnds 76-83: With B, rep Rnds 54 and 55 four times – 16 sts at the end of Rnd 82.
Rnd 84: With B, k2tog around – 8 sts.
Cut B, leaving a long yarn tail. Thread tail through remaining sts and pull to gather. Knot securely.
REMOVABLE LINER
With longer circular needle and A, cast on 128 sts. Place marker for beg of rnd and join to work in the rnd.
Rnd 1: Purl.
Note: In the next rnd markers are placed to indicate decrease locations.
Use markers of a different color than your beg of rnd marker.
Rnd 2: P16, *pm, p16; rep from * around.
Note: You will have 8 markers (including the beg of rnd marker) with 16 sts between each marker.
Rnd 3 (Decrease Rnd): With A, *k to 2 sts before marker, k2tog, sm; rep from * around – 120 sts.
Rnd 4: Knit.
Rnds 5-16: Rep Rnds 3 and 4 six times – 72 sts at the end of Rnd 15.
Change to shorter circular needle.
Rnds 17-20: Rnds 3 and 4 twice – 56 sts at the end of Rnd 19.
Rnd 21: Rep Rnd 3 – 48 sts.
Cut A.
Rnd 22 (Color Change Rnd): With B, change to double pointed needles by knitting 12 sts onto each double pointed needle.
Rnds 23-30: Rep Rnds 3 and 4 four times – 16 sts in Rnd 29.
Rnd 31: K2tog around – 8 sts.
Cut B, leaving a long yarn tail. Thread tail through remaining sts and pull to gather. Knot securely.
FINISHING
Weave in ends.
Fold side to inside of Bed along Rnd 21 (turning ridge).
Slip plastic canvas or cardboard strip between folded layers.