Crochet Cat Coaster Pattern

ByLina Morgen
Crochet Cat Coaster Pattern

Materials

To crochet your adorable Cat Coaster, gather the following tools and materials:

Tools and Materials Needed

  • 5 mm crochet hook
  • Bernat Premium #4 worsted (medium) yarn in Orange
  • Yarn needle
  • Stitch marker
  • Scissors

Abbreviations Used

This crochet pattern is written using US terminology. Familiarize yourself with these common abbreviations:

  • st/sts: stitch/stitches
  • sl st: slip stitch
  • Ch: chain
  • SC: single crochet
  • DC: double crochet

Finished Crochet Coaster Size

Once completed, your charming Cat Coaster will have a diameter of approximately 10 cm.

Before You Begin: Important Notes & Tips

For the best results and a smooth crocheting experience, pay attention to these technical notes and helpful tips:

Technical Notes for Crocheters

  • The cat ears are worked in spirals. It is highly recommended to use a stitch marker to clearly indicate the beginning of each round.
  • Each round of the main coaster body is joined with a slip stitch.
  • When joining rounds with a slip stitch, ensure you work the slip stitch into the first stitch of the round, not into any of the initial chain stitches.
  • It’s often easier to complete all individual pieces (ears, coaster base) before attaching them together.
  • At the end of each round’s instructions, you will find the stitch count in brackets. This stitch count does not include any initial chain stitches or slip stitches used for joining.

Beginner Tips for Your Cat Coaster Project

If you’re new to crocheting or just looking for a refresher, remember these key points:

  • Magic Circle: Practice your magic circle (also known as a magic ring or adjustable ring) for a tight center.
  • Stitch Markers: For spiral rounds (like the ears), a stitch marker is your best friend. It prevents you from losing your place and helps maintain an accurate stitch count.
  • Consistent Tension: Try to maintain an even tension throughout your work for a uniform and professional-looking coaster.
  • Reading Patterns: Always read through the entire pattern before you start to get a clear understanding of the steps involved.

Cat Coaster Crochet Pattern

Let’s begin crocheting your adorable cat coaster!

Crochet the Ears (Make 2)

You will need to make two identical ears using your orange yarn. Remember, these are worked in a spiral.

Close-up of a crocheted cat ear

  1. Round 1: Make a magic circle. Into the magic circle, make 4 SC. (4 sts)
  2. Round 2: Make 2 SC in the first st, followed by 1 SC in the next st. Repeat this sequence around. (6 sts)
  3. Round 3: Make 2 SC in the first st, followed by 1 SC in the next st. Repeat this sequence around. (9 sts)
  4. Round 4: Make 2 SC in the first st, followed by 1 SC in the next 2 sts. Repeat this sequence around. (12 sts)
  5. Round 5: Make 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

Fasten off, making sure to leave a long tail of approximately 20 cm (about 8 inches) of yarn. This tail will be used later to sew the ears securely to the coaster (head).

Crochet the Face/Coaster Base

This is the main circular part of your cat coaster, also crocheted with orange yarn.

Crochet coaster base in progress

  1. Round 1: Make a magic circle. Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch). Into the magic circle, make 10 DC. Join with a sl st to the first DC. (10 sts)
  2. Round 2: Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch). Make 2 DC in each st around. Join with a sl st to the first DC. (20 sts)
  3. Round 3: Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch). Make 2 DC in the first st, followed by 1 DC in the next st. Repeat this sequence around. Join with a sl st to the first DC. (30 sts)
  4. Round 4: Ch 2 (does not count as a stitch). Make 1 DC in the next 2 sts, followed by 2 DC in the next st. Repeat this sequence around. Join with a sl st to the first DC. (40 sts)
  5. Round 5: Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch). Make 1 SC in the first st, followed by 2 SC in the next st, then 1 SC in the next 2 sts. Repeat this sequence around. Join with a sl st to the first SC. (50 sts)

Fasten off. Now you have both the coaster base and the two ears ready for assembly.

Assembly & Finishing Touches

With all pieces crocheted, it’s time to bring your cat coaster to life!

Assembling cat ears onto the coaster base

  1. Using the long tail you left on each ear, carefully sew the ears to the top edge of the coaster base. Position them symmetrically to resemble cat ears.
  2. Once both ears are securely sewn, use your yarn needle to weave in all remaining loose ends on both the ears and the coaster base. Trim any excess yarn.

Your delightful crocheted Cat Coaster is now complete and ready to protect your surfaces while adding a touch of feline charm to your home decor!

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