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DIY cat hammock

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A hammock – man, are they comfy! And no other pet in the world likes comfy as much as your feline friend. Why not make your Cat Hammock in just five easy steps and have your cat chilling in the sun in no time.

What you need:

  • 6 x 60 cm PVC pipe  – the length and height of the hammock

  • 2 x 50 cm PVC pipe – the width of the hammock

  • 4 x 3-way elbow PVC pipe connectors

  • 2 x (1.1 m x 0.9 m) of fleece fabric

  • Scissors

Instructions:

  1. Assemble the PVC pipe tubes and connectors according to length, height, and width. You can use a soft mallet to make sure the connectors are secure.

  2. Place the fabric on the floor with the hammock inverted and placed in the centre. Use the scissors to cut off the four corners of fabric, leaving about + 5 cm of space between the fabric and frame.

  3. Cut the outside fabric into 4 cm wide strips, again, leaving about 5 cm of space between the fabric and frame.

  4. Wrap the top one strip of fabric over the pipe, leave another one at the bottom strip under the pipe and tie them together in a knot. Repeat this step all the way around, making sure the knots are tight and secure.

  5. Flip it over and ta-da…! One comfy hammock for one awesome cat!

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