Looking to add a cute touch to your home or give a charming gift to a cat lover? This Crochet Cat Coasters Tutorial offers a simple, no-sew method to make adorable cat themed coasters. The instructions are easy to follow, and the project can be completed quickly, making it perfect for both beginners and experienced crocheters.
Crochet Cat Coasters Tutorial
Materials:
- Weight 4 cotton yarn
- 5 mm crochet hook
Pattern:
Round 1:
- Start with a magic ring or chain 4 and slip stitch to form a ring.
- Work 6 single crochets into the ring.
- Place a stitch marker to mark the end of the round.
In Round 2:
- Work 2 single crochets in each stitch around (Increase in every stitch).
- You should have 12 stitches at the end of this round.
Round 3:
- Increase Pattern: 1 single crochet in the first stitch, 2 single crochets in the next stitch (1 SC, then increase).
- Repeat around.
- You should have 18 stitches at the end of this round.
Round 4:
- Increase Pattern: 2 single crochets in each of the next two stitches, then 2 single crochets in the following stitch (2 SC, then increase).
- Repeat the pattern around.
- You should have 24 stitches at the end of this round.
In Round 5:
- Increase Pattern: 3 single crochets, then increase in the next stitch (3 SC, then increase).
- To avoid forming a hexagon shape, consider altering the increase order.
- You should have 30 stitches at the end of this round.
Round 6:
- Increase Pattern: 4 single crochets, then increase (4 SC, then increase).
- You should have 36 stitches at the end of this round.
Round 7:
- Increase Pattern: 5 single crochets, then increase (5 SC, then increase).
- You should have 42 stitches at the end of this round.
To Finish the Coaster (If making just the cat face):
- If your piece measures approximately 4 inches in diameter at 42 stitches, you can proceed to making the ears. Consider adding an extra round of single crochets if needed to achieve the desired size.
To Continue for the Body Version:
- Continue with the pattern of increasing 6 single crochets between each increase stitch if you wish to create a larger coaster that includes the cat's body.
Ears (For Both Versions):
- Follow a pattern starting with a single crochet, half-double crochet, a combination of a double crochet, a treble crochet, chain 1, and then mirror the sequence in the same stitch. End the ear with a single crochet and slip stitch to secure.
Tail:
- Attach yarn 10 stitches from the base of the ear.
- Chain 12-15 to match the length to the point of the ear.
- Begin with a single crochet and three half-double crochets in the second chain from the hook for a curl effect, then continue with single crochets back down the chain.
- Secure and weave in ends.
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