Looking for a quick and charming crochet project that’s both cute and functional? This Cat Coaster & Round Tray Organizer is the perfect make! Whether you need a whimsical drink coaster, a small trinket dish, or a stylish desk organizer, this versatile pattern works up fast and adds a playful touch to any space.
Designed for beginners, this project uses basic stitches—single crochet and simple increases—to create a sturdy, circular base with adorable cat ears and a tail. The pattern is worked with two strands of yarn held together for extra thickness, making it durable enough to hold small items while keeping your surfaces scratch-free.
Customize it in your favorite colors, or make a set as delightful handmade gifts for fellow cat lovers. With step-by-step instructions in US crochet terms, you’ll have this sweet feline accessory finished in no time. Let’s grab your hook and yarn—it’s time to stitch some purr-fect decor!
Skill Level: Beginner
Project Time: 1–2 hours
Uses: Coasters, jewelry trays, desk organizers, or gift boxes
Ready to start? Scroll down for the full free pattern!
Cat Coaster & Round Tray Organizer Pattern
Skill Level: Beginner
Materials:
- Medium weight yarn (2 strands held together)
- 5.0mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Main Body (Base)
- Magic Ring: Make a magic ring, ch 1 (does not count as st).
- Round 1: Work 7 sc into ring. Pull tight to close. (7 sts)
- Sl st to first sc to join.
- Round 2: Ch 1. 2 sc in each st around. (14 sts)
- Sl st to first sc to join.
- Round 3: Ch 1. 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around. (21 sts)
- Sl st to first sc to join.
- Round 4: Ch 1. 1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around. (28 sts)
- Sl st to first sc to join.
- Round 5: Ch 1. 1 sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around. (35 sts)
- Sl st to first sc to join.
- Rounds 6-8: Continue increasing by 7 sts each round:
- Round 6: 1 sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep (42 sts)
- Round 7: 1 sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep (49 sts)
- Round 8: 1 sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep (56 sts)
- Sl st to join at end of each round.
- Rounds 9-10: Work even with no increases: 1 sc in each st around. (56 sts)
- Sl st to join at end of each round.
- Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing.
Ears (Make 2)
- Magic Ring: Make magic ring, ch 1.
- Round 1: 6 sc into ring. Pull tight. (6 sts)
- Sl st to first sc to join.
- Round 2: Ch 1. 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)
- Sl st to first sc to join.
- Round 3: Ch 1. 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; rep around. (18 sts)
- Sl st to first sc to join.
- Round 4: Ch 1. 1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep around. (24 sts)
- Sl st to join.
- Fasten off, leaving tail for sewing.
Tail
- Magic Ring: Make magic ring, ch 1.
- Rounds 1-11: Work 6 sc in each round (no increases).
- Sl st to join at end of each round.
- Fasten off, leaving tail for sewing.
Assembly
- Position ears about 4-5 rounds apart near edge of main body.
- Sew ears securely using yarn tails.
- Sew tail to opposite side of ears.
- Weave in all ends.
Finishing
- Lightly steam block if needed to flatten.
- Can stiffen with fabric stiffener if using as organizer.
Notes:
- For a larger tray, continue increasing rounds (always adding 7 increases per round) until desired size.
- For coaster size, stop at Round 5 or 6.
- Using 2 strands gives thickness; for lighter version use single strand with smaller hook.
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