Crochet Cat Coaster Pattern for Beginners – Free, Quick, and Easy
Discover the joy of crafting something unique with my adorable Cat Lovers crochet cat coaster pattern. This pattern involves tapestry crochet, a technique where you use color changes to create an image.
It’s not only a quick project but also an excellent way to recycle leftover yarn. Ideal for gifting, these coasters are sure to delight any cat lover. The free crochet pattern is below.
This is a tapestry crochet pattern
This cat coaster is a beginner tapestry crochet pattern. Tapestry crochet is a crochet technique where you use multiple colors of yarn to create patterns and designs in your projects.
With tapestry crochet, you make color changes following a picture graph (also known as a “grid” or “pixel chart”) or written instructions.
Tapestry crochet allows for intricate patterns and color work, like this pretty cat tapestry crochet pattern.
This crochet cat coaster pattern is perfect for beginners!
If you’re new to tapestry crochet, this cat coaster pattern is a fantastic starting point. Why? Because it only uses two colors, making it much simpler to manage as you learn.
Plus, since it’s a small project, you won’t feel overwhelmed. It’s a great way to practice changing colors and get comfortable with the tapestry crochet technique while making something adorable and useful.
Skill level
Easy. This easy crochet pattern uses only basic crochet stitches.
Materials needed for your crochet cat coaster pattern
- Crochet hook: H-8 5 mm hook size
- Yarn: worsted weight yarn in gray, white, and a scrap of pink
- Copy of the cat graph
- Scissors
- Yarn needle for weaving the yarn tails in
Finished size of this crochet cat coaster pattern
4″ wide by 4.5″ tall (10 cm by 11 cm)
Crochet terms
- ch(s): chain(s)
- st(s): stitch(es)
- sl st: slip stitch
- sc: single crochet stitch
Notes for this crochet cat coaster pattern
- Make color changes indicated by the graph or the written instructions.
- The coaster is made in rows of single crochet stitches.
- Each square on the graph represents a single crochet stitch.
- The color of the square indicates the color of yarn you should use for that stitch.
- Read the graph from right to left ← on odd-numbered rows and left to right → on even-numbered rows.
- ← you are working on the “right side” on odd-numbered rows.
- → you are working on the “wrong” side” on even-numbered rows.
- Carry the unused yarn color.
Color changes
- To change colors, work the last yarn over of a stitch with the new color. This sets up your yarn for the next stitch in the new color.
- Carry unused colors across the row by laying them over the stitches you’re working into, so you can pick them up as needed. This is known as tapestry crochet!
Free crochet cat coaster pattern instructions
Make the cat coaster following the graph or the written instructions.
- With gray yarn, chain 21, then single crochet into the 2nd ch from the hook and in each remaining chain.
- You have made row 1 and should have 20 single crochet stitches.
Graph
Download the cat coaster graph.
Written instructions
If you don’t want to add tassels to your coaster, you can add a single crochet border to your coaster instead.
Adding a border
Single crochet in each stitch and in the side of each row. In each corner make 3 single crochet stitches.
Adding tassels
Adding tassels to your coaster will make it a fun “mug rug”! I love how my coaster turned out. Here are step by step instructions:
- Cut 6 inch long strips of yarn.
- Fold each strip of yarn in half. This will create a loop at one end and two loose ends at the other.
- Attach the tassels along the edge of the coaster. Insert your crochet hook through the stitch at the edge of the coaster from front to back.
- Hook the looped end of your folded yarn with your crochet hook and pull it halfway through the stitch on the coaster. You should have a loop on one side of the coaster and the loose ends on the other side.
- Pull the loose ends of the yarn through the loop you just created. Tighten gently to secure the tassel to the coaster.
- Repeat this process along both ends of the coaster, spacing the tassels evenly. You can add as many or as few as you like, depending on how full you want the tassel effect to be.
- Once all tassels are attached, check the length of each one and trim them if necessary to ensure they are even and tidy.
Adding the nose & whiskers
Use a tapestry needle to stitch a nose and whiskers on the cat face.
Finishing the crochet cat coaster pattern
Fasten off and then weave in the yarn tails. Block if desired.
Fun tapestry crochet ideas
Looking for your next tapestry crochet pattern? Check out my Sweet Hearts tapestry crochet bookmark pattern, cute hearts wine bottle holder, cat lovers wine bag, and my Lovestruck heart bag.
More free coaster crochet patterns
If you’re looking for more crochet coaster ideas, check out my crochet coaster pattern for beginners, cup of love heart coaster, winter pine tree coaster, pumpkin coaster, super easy mug rug, and my blooming daisy flower coaster.
Let’s connect!
I’d love to hear from you. You can find me on social media-Instagram, Facebook group, Pinterest, and my YouTube channel. Until then, happy crocheting!
