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Cute Free Crochet Cat Coaster Pattern Everyone Will Love

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Use this free crochet pattern to make a cute cat coaster that’s simple to follow, perfect for beginners, and adds cuteness to your table.

Every once in a while, it’s nice to stumble upon a handmade project that is fun, adorable, and functional all at the same time. That’s exactly what CrochetLilWeaves brings to the table with their charming and creative tutorials. One of their cutest projects is the crochet cat coaster, a perfect blend of practicality and delightful design.

This adorable coaster is shaped like a cat, complete with tiny ears that give it a playful and unique touch. It’s crocheted in circular rounds, starting with the magic ring technique and slowly built up using simple stitches like single crochet, double crochet, and treble crochet. The design is simple yet detailed, bringing the little coaster to life with neat textures and precision.

Fun and Fabulous Free Crochet Cat Coaster Guide
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Its beauty lies not just in its animal inspired charm, but also in its versatility, you can make multiple coasters in your favorite colors for decorating your table or gifting them to friends and family.

Beyond its looks, this coaster is highly useful. It’s perfect for protecting your surfaces from scratches or coffee spills while adding an element of whimsy to your home. With only five rounds in total, the pattern is straightforward, making it ideal even for beginners who are just learning to crochet.

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The most attractive feature is definitely the ears, as they give the piece personality and make it stand out. This quick and rewarding project is sure to brighten up your day while letting you practice your crochet skills in a fun way.

Crochet Pattern: Cute and Simple Cat Coaster

This project is super easy and beginner-friendly, consisting of only five crochet rounds. Let’s sit down together and crochet this adorable piece that adds personality to your table.

Quick Overview of Pattern

  • Rounds 1 to 4: Create the circular body of the cat, gradually increasing stitches in each round.
  • Round 5: Add single crochet edging and crochet the two pointed ears of the cat.
  • Finishing: Fasten off, weave in the ends, and finalize the cat coaster.

Notes

  • Use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of each round.
  • Maintain even tension for a smooth, flat surface.

Skill Level

Beginner to Intermediate. Perfect for those familiar with basic crochet stitches such as single crochet, double crochet, and slip stitches.

Materials

  • Yarn: Small amount of category 4 (medium, worsted weight) yarn in your preferred color.
  • Crochet Hook: 4.5 mm.
  • Stitch Marker
  • Scissors
  • Yarn Needle

Measurements / Sizing

  • Finished Size: Approximately 5–6 inches in diameter, depending on your tension.

Gauge

Gauge is not crucial for this project, but a medium yarn tension is ideal for a flat coaster.

Stitch Abbreviations

  • CH: Chain
  • SC: Single Crochet
  • DC: Double Crochet
  • TRC: Triple (or Treble) Crochet
  • Slip Stitch: SL ST

Special Stitches

  1. Magic Ring: A method to begin projects in the round with a tight, secure center.
  2. Increase: Two stitches worked in the same base stitch (e.g., 2 double crochets worked into 1 stitch).
  3. Treble/Tripouble Crochet (TRC): Yarn over twice, insert hook into the stitch, yarn over and pull through. Yarn over and pull through two loops thrice until one loop remains.

The Crochet Pattern

Round 1: Begin the Circular Base

  1. Start with a magic ring:
    • Place the yarn on two fingers, wrap it around to form an "X," and hold it in place with your thumb.
    • Insert the hook under the first loop and pull up the second loop. Twist the hook and chain 1 to secure the ring.
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  2. CH 2 (does not count as a stitch).
  3. Into the magic ring, work 12 DC:
    • Yarn over, insert the hook into the ring, and pull a loop to create three loops on the hook. Yarn over and pull through the first two loops, then yarn over and pull through the last two loops.
    • Repeat this DC stitch 11 more times (total: 12 DC).
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  4. Pull the tail of the magic ring tight to close the center.
  5. SL ST into the first DC to close the round.

Round 2: Begin Increasing

  1. CH 2 (does not count as a stitch).
  2. Into the same stitch as the chain, work 2 DC (increase).
  3. Into the next stitch, work 2 DC (increase).
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  4. Repeat 2 DC into each stitch around for a total of 24 stitches.
  5. SL ST into the first DC to close the round.

Round 3: Expand the Circle

  1. CH 2 (does not count as a stitch).
  2. Into the same stitch, work 1 DC plus mark this stitch with a stitch marker.
  3. Work the following sequence around:
    • Into the next stitch, work 1 DC.
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    • Into the next stitch, work 2 DC (increase).
  4. Repeat 1 DC, then 2 DC (increase) around for a total of 36 stitches.
  5. SL ST into the first DC to close the round.

Round 4: Continue Expanding the Base

  1. CH 2 (does not count as a stitch).
  2. Into the same stitch, work 1 DC. Mark the stitch as the start of the round.
  3. Work the following sequence around:
    • Into the next stitch, work 2 DC (increase).
    • Into each of the next two stitches, work 1 DC each.
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  4. Repeat 1 increase, then 1 DC into 2 stitches around for a total of 48 stitches.
  5. SL ST into the first DC to close the round.

Round 5: Create the Edging and Ears

Edging and First Ear
  1. CH 1 (does not count as a stitch).
  2. Work 14 SC around the stitches evenly.
  3. Skip 2 stitches.
  4. Into the next stitch, begin forming the first ear:
    • 3 DC into the same stitch.
    • 1 TRC into the same stitch.
    • CH 1.
    • 1 TRC into the same stitch.
    • 3 DC into the same stitch.
After the First Ear
  1. Skip 2 stitches.
  2. Work 8 SC across the next stitches.
Second Ear
  1. Skip 2 stitches.
  2. Into the next stitch, repeat the ear sequence:
    • 3 DC into the same stitch.
    • 1 TRC into the same stitch.
    • CH 1.
    • 1 TRC into the same stitch.
    • 3 DC into the same stitch.
Finish Round 5
  1. Skip 2 stitches.
  2. Work 15 SC across the remaining stitches to complete the edging.
  3. Fasten off and weave in your ends.

Assembly & Finished Size

  1. After completing Round 5, fasten off and cut the yarn.
  2. Use a yarn needle to weave in the start and end yarn tails on the underside of the coaster.
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  3. You now have a finished crochet cat coaster that is approximately 5–6 inches in diameter.

Conclusion

Congratulations on creating a cute crochet cat coaster. This project is simple but charming, making it perfect as a handmade gift or a cheerful addition to your home decor. Feel free to experiment with different yarn colors to make it uniquely yours.

 

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