Cat Coaster & Round Tray Organizer Pattern

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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

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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.