{"id":2727,"date":"2026-05-12T03:26:49","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T03:26:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gratiaproject.com\/?p=2727"},"modified":"2026-09-18T05:32:33","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T05:32:33","slug":"easy-cat-coaster-applique-crochet-pattern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gratiaproject.com\/?p=2727","title":{"rendered":"Easy Cat Coaster \/ Appliqu\u00e9 Crochet Pattern"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Create a cute flat cat coaster that can also be used as an appliqu\u00e9. This beginner-friendly pattern starts with a circle and forms an oval cat face with simple ears.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Easy Cat Coaster \/ Appliqu\u00e9 Crochet Pattern by Effi GratiaProject.com<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gratiaproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Easy-Cat-Coaster-or-Applique-Crochet-Pattern-yt.png\" alt=\"Easy Cat Coaster \/ Appliqu\u00e9 Crochet Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-2730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gratiaproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Easy-Cat-Coaster-or-Applique-Crochet-Pattern-yt.png 1280w, https:\/\/www.gratiaproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Easy-Cat-Coaster-or-Applique-Crochet-Pattern-yt-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gratiaproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Easy-Cat-Coaster-or-Applique-Crochet-Pattern-yt-600x338.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Video tutorial: <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/zYF2h-0ClxI\">https:\/\/youtu.be\/zYF2h-0ClxI<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Easy Cat Coaster \/ Applique Crochet Tutorial\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zYF2h-0ClxI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Materials<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Milk cotton yarn 5 ply<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Crochet hook size 3.0 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scissors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Yarn needle for weaving ends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stitch marker (recommended)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Notes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ch 3 at the beginning of each round counts as 1 dc.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Join each round with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This pattern starts as a circle, then forms an oval shape from Round 2 onward.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Finished size approx. 8 x 9.5 cm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Abbreviations (US crochet terms)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MR = magic ring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ch = chain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sl st = slip stitch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>hdc = half double crochet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>dc = double crochet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>tr = treble crochet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2-dc-inc = 2 double crochets in one stitch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3-dc-inc = 3 double crochets in one stitch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gratiaproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Easy-Cat-Coaster-or-Applique-Crochet-Pattern-yt-3.png\" alt=\"Easy Cat Coaster or Applique Crochet Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-2786\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gratiaproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Easy-Cat-Coaster-or-Applique-Crochet-Pattern-yt-3.png 1280w, https:\/\/www.gratiaproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Easy-Cat-Coaster-or-Applique-Crochet-Pattern-yt-3-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gratiaproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Easy-Cat-Coaster-or-Applique-Crochet-Pattern-yt-3-600x338.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pattern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>R1<\/strong>: MR, ch 3 (counts as dc), make 11 dc into MR. Join with sl st to top of ch-3. <strong>[total 12 sts]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>R2:<\/strong> Ch 3 (counts as dc).<br>3-dc-inc in next 2 sts,<br>dc in next 3 sts,<br>3-dc-inc in next 3 sts,<br>dc in next 3 sts.<br>In last stitch: 2-dc-inc (together with beginning ch-3 counts as 3-dc-inc).<br>Join with sl st to top of ch-3. <strong>[total 24 sts]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Place a stitch marker in the middle stitch of every 3-dc-inc. This will make the next round easier to work.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>R3: <\/strong>Ch 3 (counts as dc). Dc in each st. In the center stitch of each 3-dc-inc, or the stitch with your marker, work dc-<em>hdc<\/em>-dc. <br><em>The half double crochet in the middle helps create a smoother curve so the shape doesn\u2019t become too sharp.<\/em> <strong>&nbsp;[total 36 sts]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Again, place a stitch marker in the middle stitch of every dc-hdc-dc.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>R4:<\/strong> Ch 3 (counts as dc). Dc in each dc, <em>except<\/em> in the center stitch of each (dc-<em>hdc<\/em>-dc), or the stitch with your marker, work (dc-<em>hdc<\/em>-dc). <strong>[total 48 sts]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ears<\/strong> Pattern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sl st in next <strong>5<\/strong> sts.<br>In next 6 sts: (sc), (sc-hdc), (dc-tr), ch2, sl st on the back bump of 2nd ch from hook, (tr-dc), (hdc-sc), (sc)<br>Sl st in next <strong>7<\/strong> sts.<br>Repeat ear pattern in next 6 sts.<br>Sl st around to beginning and finish with an invisible join.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Finishing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cut two 1 \u00d7 1 cm black felt circles for the eyes and a small \u201cw\u201d-shaped piece for the nose and mouth. Sew or glue them onto the coaster\/applique. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1350\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gratiaproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Easy-Cat-Coaster-or-Applique-Crochet-Pattern-ig.png\" alt=\"Easy Cat Coaster \/ Appliqu\u00e9 Crochet Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-2732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gratiaproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Easy-Cat-Coaster-or-Applique-Crochet-Pattern-ig.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.gratiaproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Easy-Cat-Coaster-or-Applique-Crochet-Pattern-ig-768x960.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gratiaproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Easy-Cat-Coaster-or-Applique-Crochet-Pattern-pin-2.png\" alt=\"Easy Cat Coaster \/ Appliqu\u00e9 Crochet Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-2731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gratiaproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Easy-Cat-Coaster-or-Applique-Crochet-Pattern-pin-2.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.gratiaproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Easy-Cat-Coaster-or-Applique-Crochet-Pattern-pin-2-768x1152.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gratiaproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Easy-Cat-Coaster-or-Applique-Crochet-Pattern-pin-4.png\" alt=\"Easy Cat Coaster or Applique Crochet Pattern\" class=\"wp-image-2789\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gratiaproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Easy-Cat-Coaster-or-Applique-Crochet-Pattern-pin-4.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.gratiaproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Easy-Cat-Coaster-or-Applique-Crochet-Pattern-pin-4-768x1152.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Create a cute flat cat coaster that can also be used as an appliqu\u00e9. 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