Crochet Kitten Coaster Tutorial – Free Pattern

Looking for a quick and adorable project to brighten your table? This Crochet Kitten Coaster is perfect for cat lovers and makes a sweet gift or fun addition to your home decor. With minimal materials and simple stitches, you can create a charming coaster shaped like a cat, complete with ears and facial details.

If you’re looking for a crochet project that is quick, charming, and irresistibly cute, this Crochet Kitten Coaster is exactly what you need! Perfect for cat lovers, this small project is a delightful way to use leftover yarn and bring a smile to your table setting. Whether you enjoy whimsical decorations, need a creative gift idea, or simply love crocheting fun motifs, this pattern is sure to capture your heart.

With its playful shape and sweet embroidered face, this kitten coaster adds personality and warmth to any mug or cup it holds. The step-by-step instructions below make it easy to follow—even if you’re a beginner. You’ll learn how to work in the round, change colors with tapestry crochet, and add simple embroidery details to complete the look.

Crochet Kitten Coaster Tutorial

🧶 Materials

• Worsted weight cotton yarn:

• Ecru (Color A)

• Bright Yellow (Color B)

✨ Stitches Used (US Terminology)

• ch – chain

• sl st – slip stitch

• sc – single crochet

• dc – double crochet

• magic ring – adjustable loop to start in the round

🐾 Instructions

🐱 Body of the Kitten

With Color A (Ecru):

1. Start with a magic ring.

2. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), then make 15 dc into the ring.
   – You’ll have 16 dc total.

3. Pull the ring closed and sl st to the top of the beginning ch-3.

4. Ch 3, make 1 dc in the same st. Then make 2 dc in each st around.
   – You should have 32 dc.

5. Sl st to the third ch of beginning ch-3 and fasten off Color A.

Join Color B (Yellow):

6. Attach yarn and ch 2.

7. Work 1 sc in each stitch around (32 sc total).

8. Sl st to first sc and fasten off.

🐾 Stripes & Tail (Tapestry Crochet)

Now you’ll alternate between Color A and B to create 12 sections:

9. Join Color A and begin working dc stitches, carrying both yarns along (tapestry crochet technique).

10. For each section:

    • Work 2 dc in one stitch, then 1 dc in next, then start 1 dc but leave unfinished.

    • Change color before finishing that last dc.

    • Repeat for 12 segments, alternating colors to form a stripe pattern.

11. Once you finish 12 repeats, switch to Color C (Black) for the tail.

12. Work 6 dc pairs (12 stitches total) for the tail segment.

13. Sl st to join, fasten off, and weave in ends.

🐱 Head of the Kitten

With Color A:

1. Start with a magic ring, ch 2, then work 12 dc into the ring (13 dc total with chains).

2. Sl st to close the round.

3. Ch 3, make 1 dc in the same stitch, then 2 dc in each stitch around.
   – Stop 3 stitches before the end.

Add Yellow Stripes on Head:

4. Begin tapestry crochet again, interchanging colors every stitch for 3 alternating yellow segments.

5. Finish with dc in Color A, sl st to join, and fasten off.

6. Weave in ends carefully.

🐱 Ears (With Color C)

Make 2 ears directly on the head using the black yarn:

1. Insert hook into designated stitch on top of head (see photo for placement),

2. Ch 3, work 2 dc (unfinished) into next two stitches, then pull through all loops on hook (cluster).

3. Ch 1 to secure and fasten off.

4. Repeat on the other side for the second ear.

🧵 Embroidery – Eyes and Nose

With fine black thread or embroidery floss:

1. Thread a tapestry needle and make small horizontal stitches for eyes.

2. Add a tiny nose or mouth if desired.

3. Secure knots on the back and weave in carefully.

🧵 Assembly

1. Place the head over the top of the body, positioning it just above the yellow band.

2. Sew the head onto the body using sewing thread or a matching yarn.

3. Be careful not to sew the ears down – they should stand out!

📏 Finished Measurements

• Body: approx. 14 cm (5.5 inches)

• Head: approx. 10 cm (4 inches)

🎨 Tips

• Use any color combination for playful variations – calico, tabby, or even rainbow kittens!

• These make lovely gifts or can be sold at craft fairs.

This project is beginner-friendly, quick to finish, and full of charm. Whether you’re making one for yourself or for a fellow cat-lover, these kitten coasters will surely bring a smile. Let your creativity shine through different color combos and expressions!