Materials Needed & Measurement:
- Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight Cotton yarn such as Lily Sugar ‘N Cream.
- Yarn Measurements: ¼ oz per coaster.
- Hook Size: US G6/4mm crochet hook.
- Needle: Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.
- Embroidery Floss: For facial features (eyes, nose, whiskers).
- Scissors: To cut yarn and floss.
- Finished Pattern Measurements: Approximately 4.25” x 4.25”, including ear tips and tail.
Abbreviations
- sc: Single Crochet
- dc: Double Crochet
- tr: Treble Crochet
- dtr: Double Treble Crochet
- st: Stitch(es)
- ch: Chain
Special Stitches
- Treble (tr): Wrap yarn two times over hook, insert into next stitch, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook). Then:
- Yarn over and pull through 2 loops. Repeat from * twice more.
- Double Treble (dtr): Wrap yarn three times over hook, insert into next stitch, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook). Then:
- Yarn over and pull through 2 loops. Repeat from * three more times.
Stitching Instructions for the Cute Crochet Cat Coasters Pattern:
Body of the Cat
- Magic Ring: Begin with a magic ring.
- Round 1 (R1): Work 6 sc into the magic ring. Do not join; continue working in rounds. (6 st)
- Round 2 (R2): Work 2 sc in each st around. (12 st)
- Round 3 (R3): Work 1 sc in next st, then 2 sc in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 st)
- Round 4 (R4): Work 1 sc in each of the next 2 st, then 2 sc in next st. Repeat from * around. (24 st)
- Round 5 (R5): Work 1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st, then:
- Work 1 sc in each of the next 3 st, then 2 sc in the next st. Repeat from * around, ending with 1 sc in the last 2 st. (30 st)
- Round 6 (R6): Work 1 sc in each of the next 4 st, then 2 sc in the next st. Repeat from * around. (36 st)
- Round 7 (R7): Work 1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st, then:
- Work 1 sc in each of the next 5 st, then 2 sc in the next st. Repeat from * around, ending with 1 sc in the last 4 st. (42 st)
Ears and Tail (Final Round – R8)
- Work 1 sc in each of the next 6 st, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next 2 st.
- First Ear: In the next st, work: dc, tr, dtr, tr, dc.
- Work 1 sc in each of the next 3 st, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next 3 st.
- Second Ear: In the next st, work: dc, tr, dtr, tr, dc.
- Work 1 sc in each of the next 2 st, 2 sc in the next st.
- Continue working around as follows:
- Work 1 sc in each of the next 6 st, 2 sc in the next st. Repeat from * once more.
- Work 1 sc in each of the next 6 st.
- Tail: Chain 20.
- Work 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each chain across.
- Skip the next st on the body and join with an invisible join to the next st.
Finishing
- Use the tapestry needle to weave the yarn tail under the next 5 st on the body.
- Curve the tail into a pleasing position and secure it with a stitch where it meets the body.
- Embroider facial features using embroidery floss, adding eyes, a nose, and whiskers.
- Weave in all remaining loose ends.
Your cute crochet cat coaster is now complete!
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