Rodent Hammock

A fleecy bed for rodents

Posted by Tracey M.

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I can't afford to keep buying hammocks for my 5 rats to chew, so I thought I'd try making my own....

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You Will Need (3 things)

  • Fleece
  • Fabric
  • 4 Metal Ring

Steps (7 steps, 50 minutes)

  1. 1

    Make a template (I folded a square of paper, on the point, into 4 - so I ended up with a triangle, then used a plate as a guide and cut a semi circle out of the triangle base, unfolded it and got the shape in the pic) Draw round it onto the fabric and the fleece.

  2. 2

    Cut out adding a 1cm seam allowance.

  3. 3

    Pin RS together and stitch approx 1cm in, leaving one of the flat ends open (which has been chopped off my pic!)

  4. 4

    Turn RS out, fold hem in and stitch up the opening.

  5. 5

    Get your 4 metal rings, I used keyring rings, but D rings are great too.

  6. 6

    Find the centre of the flat 'point' and stitch a ring to each one.

  7. 7

    Et Voila, a cosy ratty/mousey/chinchilla-y/etc-y hammock.