Doing DIY projects brings a lot of satisfaction, especially if the item we make finds a utilitarian or decorative use in the space. One design that is sure to satisfy owners of small four-legged dogs is the braided bed design. How to make a dog bed? What to look out for?

In the video below, we show how to make a braided bed for a small dog or cat.

Supplies 😉 A few words about working with yarn tube

To make a braided bed you need thick tube yarn. Thick tube yarn is an excellent material for first hand weaving projects. It is very durable and resistant to deformation, so if you make a mistake while braiding, you can unbraid the piece and start the fun all over again without worry. In addition, tube yarn is very pleasant to the touch and durable – the finished bed will serve your pet for a long time, and the possibility of washing it in the washing machine will allow you to maintain aesthetics and hygiene.

Those who already have some experience in hand-weaving will easily estimate the amount of tube wool needed to make the bed. For those of you who are new to thick yarn, the question of how much yarn is needed to make a bed is answered below.

Depending on the desired size of the bed:

• Legume with a diameter of 35 cm and a height of 12 cm – 1 kg hank with a length of 50 m
• Legume with a diameter of 35 cm and a height of 15 cm – 1.2 kg hank with a length of 60 m
• Legume with a diameter of 40 cm and a height of 12 cm – 1.2 kg hank with a length of 60 m

You also often ask us about the tools necessary for working with coarse wool. As you might have seen in the instructional video, tube yarn is a product fully suited for handwork. Braiding does not require the use of any tools, and we can aesthetically weave the ends of the wool into the whole thereby strengthening the final weave. So in the practice of preparing the bed, you don’t even need scissors.

When placing an order for wool for a bed, should I include a stock?

Planning to make a bed according to our instructions, you will not need more tube wool than the amounts given above. However, it is worth remembering that hand-weaving is addictive and few people stop with the completion of one project 😉

Will the bed be comfortable and safe for my Puppy?

We are committed to ensuring that our projects have a practical dimension. Offering to make you a bed for a small four-legged dog or cat, we state with full responsibility that the finished product will be safe for them. The tube wool available in our store is manufactured from high-quality materials. This makes it pleasant to the touch, easy to work with and user-friendly. It features surprising durability and is machine washable. Easy laundering of the bed is a big advantage, especially for those who care about the hygienic conditions of their pet’s rest.

How to make a dog bed step by step? – Get the help of a richly illustrated guide

Need me to show you in detail how to make a lair? We have prepared for you a guide richly illustrated e-book, which will show you step by step how to create a round tube yarn bed. Our guide will take you through the entire process of weaving a lair, from the first loop to the happy ending. For each step you will find a precise description and a photo by us illustrating the discussed activity – this will make the learning process a pure pleasure!