Crochet Cozy Chunky Acorn Nest Bed Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Chunky yarn - brown, green, and beige
• 6.5 mm crochet hook
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle
• Polyester stuffing (optional for extra comfort)

Gauge:

Approximately 10 stitches = 4 inches in single crochet using chunky yarn.

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• st = stitch

Pattern Instructions:

Base of Acorn:

1. With brown yarn, ch 4 and join to form a ring.
2. Round 1: ch 1, work 8 sc into the ring (8 sts).
3. Round 2: ch 1, 2 sc in each st around (16 sts).
4. Round 3: ch 1, *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around (24 sts).
5. Round 4-7: sc in each st around.
6. Round 8: *sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog; repeat from * around (20 sts).
7. Round 9-12: sc in each st around.
8. Round 13: *sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog; repeat from * around (15 sts).
9. Round 14: sc in each st around.
10. Round 15: *sc in next st, sc2tog; repeat from * around (10 sts).
11. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Top of Acorn:

1. With green yarn, ch 3 and join to form a ring.
2. Round 1: ch 1, work 6 sc into the ring (6 sts).
3. Round 2: ch 1, 2 sc in each st around (12 sts).
4. Round 3: ch 1, *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around (18 sts).
5. Round 4-5: sc in each st around.
6. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly:

1. Stuff the acorn bottom lightly with polyester stuffing if desired.
2. Using the tail from the green top, sew the top of the acorn onto the base securely.
3. To create a leaf, ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next, dc in last, then sl st back into the base ch. Fasten off and attach to the top of the acorn.

Finishing Touches:

Ensure all ends are woven in securely. Position the acorn nest bed in your pet's favorite spot and watch them enjoy their new cozy retreat!