Purr-fectly Padded Cat Coaster

A charming and functional coaster shaped like a cat's face, perfect for protecting surfaces from drink condensation.

Materials

• Worsted weight (Category 4) cotton yarn, approximately 40 yards / 37 meters
• 4.0 mm (US G/6) crochet hook
• Stitch marker (optional)
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Gauge: 16 sc x 18 rounds = 10 cm (4 inches) Finished Size: Size varies with gauge and rounds worked.

Abbreviations

• ch: chain
• magic ring: adjustable ring
• sc: single crochet
• inc: single crochet increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
• st(s): stitch(es)
• sl st: slip stitch

Pattern Instructions

Foundation

Begin with a magic ring.

Body

Rnd 1: Ch 1, 6 sc into the magic ring, pull ring tight. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (6 sts) Rnd 2: Ch 1, inc in each st around. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (12 sts) Rnd 3: Ch 1, (sc in next st, inc in next st) 6 times. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (18 sts) Rnd 4: Ch 1, (sc in next 2 sts, inc in next st) 6 times. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (24 sts) Rnd 5: Ch 1, (sc in next 3 sts, inc in next st) 6 times. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (30 sts) Rnd 6: Ch 1, (sc in next 4 sts, inc in next st) 6 times. Join with a sl st to the first sc. (36 sts)

Assembly / Finishing

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for weaving in. Weave in all ends securely. To shape the cat ears, you can gently fold and tack down two points on the edge of the circle with a small stitch, or simply leave it as a round coaster.

Tips

• Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round if you find it difficult to keep track.
• For a stiffer coaster, use a smaller hook size or double strand your yarn.
• This pattern creates a basic circular coaster. To add cat features, embroider eyes, nose, and whiskers after completing the final round.
• Always crochet a gauge swatch to ensure your finished item will be the desired size.

Pattern by YarnCro · yarncro.com