Crochet Kitten Coaster Tutorial – Free Pattern

Looking for a quick and adorable crochet project to brighten up your table? This Crochet Kitten Coaster is the perfect choice for cat lovers and anyone who enjoys charming handmade decor. Simple to make and irresistibly cute, this coaster is a fun way to use up leftover yarn and add personality to your coffee or tea time.

If you love small crochet projects that deliver big charm, this kitten coaster is just what you need. Its playful shape, tiny ears, and sweet embroidered face make it both functional and decorative. Whether you’re creating a thoughtful handmade gift, adding a whimsical touch to your home, or simply enjoying a relaxing crochet session, this pattern is sure to make you smile.

Designed with beginners in mind, the step-by-step instructions guide you through working in the round, using basic tapestry crochet for color changes, and adding simple embroidery details. The result is a cheerful kitten coaster that looks far more intricate than it actually is.

🧶 Materials

Worsted weight cotton yarn
- Ecru (Color A)
- Bright Yellow (Color B)
- Black (Color C – for tail, ears, and embroidery)
Crochet hook: 3.5 mm (E/4)
Tapestry needle
Scissors

✨ Stitches Used (US Terms)

ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
magic ring – adjustable loop for working in the round

🐾 Instructions

🐱 Kitten Body

Using Color A (Ecru):

Begin with a magic ring.
Ch 3 (counts as the first dc), then work 15 dc into the ring.
- 16 dc total
Pull the ring closed and sl st into the top of the beginning ch-3.
Ch 3, make 1 dc in the same stitch, then work 2 dc in each stitch around.
- 32 dc total
Sl st to the third chain of the starting ch-3 and fasten off Color A.

Join Color B (Yellow):

Attach yarn and ch 2.
Work 1 sc in each stitch around (32 sc).
Sl st to the first sc and fasten off.

🐾 Stripes & Tail (Tapestry Crochet)

To create the striped design, you’ll alternate between Colors A and B using tapestry crochet, carrying both yarns along as you work.

Join Color A and begin working dc stitches.
For each stripe section:
- Work 2 dc in one stitch,
- 1 dc in the next stitch,
- Start 1 dc but leave it unfinished, then change color and finish the stitch.
Repeat this sequence for 12 sections, alternating colors to form the stripes.

Tail:

Switch to Color C (Black).
Work 6 dc pairs (12 stitches total) for the tail.
Sl st to join, fasten off, and weave in all ends.

🐱 Kitten Head

With Color A (Ecru):

Start with a magic ring, ch 2, then work 12 dc into the ring
- 13 dc total including the chain
Sl st to close the round.
Ch 3, make 1 dc in the same stitch, then 2 dc in each stitch around.
- Stop 3 stitches before completing the round.

Add Yellow Stripes:

Begin tapestry crochet again, alternating Colors A and B every stitch for 3 yellow stripe sections.
Finish the round with Color A, sl st to join, and fasten off.
Weave in all ends neatly.

🐱 Ears (Color C – Black)

Create two ears directly onto the head:

Insert hook into the designated stitch at the top of the head.
Ch 3, then work 2 unfinished dc into the next two stitches.
Pull through all loops on the hook to form a cluster.
Ch 1 to secure and fasten off.

Repeat on the opposite side for the second ear.

🧵 Embroidery – Face Details

Using black embroidery floss or fine yarn:

Stitch small horizontal lines for the eyes.
Add a tiny nose or mouth if desired.
Secure all knots on the back and weave in ends carefully.

🧵 Assembly

Position the head on top of the body, just above the yellow band.
Sew the head in place using matching yarn or sewing thread.
Take care not to stitch the ears down so they remain raised.

📏 Finished Measurements

Body: approx. 14 cm (5.5 inches)
Head: approx. 10 cm (4 inches)

🎨 Tips & Ideas

Experiment with different color combinations for calico, tabby, or fantasy kittens.
These coasters make thoughtful handmade gifts and are great for craft fairs.

Quick to finish and full of personality, this Crochet Kitten Coaster is a joyful project you’ll want to make again and again. Whether for yourself or a fellow cat lover, each little kitten is guaranteed to bring warmth, charm, and a smile to any table. 🐱🧶