Crochet Cat Pet Mat: A Cozy Retreat for Your Feline Friend

Looking for a cozy spot for your feline friend? Look no further than the Crochet Cat Pet Mat! This purr-fectly crafted mat not only provides a soft and comfortable place for your cat to relax but also adds a touch of charm to your home decor. Handmade with love, the intricate crochet design ensures durability and easy maintenance, making it a wonderful addition to your kitty's corner.

Materials Required

WW Yarn
K Hook

Notes for Crocheting

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NOTES:
1.) always hold 2 strands together
2.) ch 2 DOES count as a st
3.) 12 Rows measure 18" - 13 Rows measure 20"
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Basic Mat Instructions

Row 1: With 2 strands held together, ch 4, join to form a ring, ch 2,
9 dc in the ring, join (10 sts)

Row 2: ch 2, 1 dc in the same st, 2 dc in each st around, join (20 sts)

Row 3: ch 2, *2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st* Repeat around (30 sts)

Row 4: ch 2, 1 dc in the next st, 2 dc in the next st, *1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 dc in the next st,* Repeat around, join

Row 5: ch 2, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 dc in the next st, *1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 2 dc in the next st,* Repeat around, join

Row 6: ch 2, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts, 2 dc in the next st, *1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, 2 dc in the next st,* Repeat around, join

Row 7: ch 2, 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts, 2 dc in the next st, *1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, 2 dc in the next st,* Repeat around, join

Row 8: ch 2, 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, 2 dc in the next st, *1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, 2 dc in the next st,* Repeat around, join

Row 9: ch 2, 1 dc in each of the next 6 sts, 2 dc in the next st, *1 dc in each of the next 7 sts, 2 dc in the next st,* Repeat around, join

Row 10: ch 2, 1 dc in each of the next 7 sts, 2 dc in the next st, *1 dc in each of the next 8 sts, 2 dc in the next st,* Repeat around, join

Row 11: ch 2, 1 dc in each of the next 8 sts, 2 dc in the next st, *1 dc in each of the next 9 sts, 2 dc in the next st,* Repeat around, join

Row 12: ch 2, 1 dc in each of the next 9 sts, 2 dc in the next st, *1 dc in each of the next 10 sts, 2 dc in the next st,* Repeat around, join, DO NOT FINISH OFF

Cat Ears Instructions

Make 2:

Row 1: 1 dc in each of the next 9 sts, turn

Row 2: ch 2, 1 dc dec over the 1st 2 sts, 1 dc in each st across, 1 dc
over last 2 sts, turn

Row 3: ch 2, 1 dc dec over the 1st 2 sts, 1 dc in the next st, 1 dc dec over
the next 2 sts, 1 dc in the next st, 1 dc dec over the last 2 sts, turn

Row 4: ch 2, 1 dc dec over the 1st 2 sts, 1 dc dec over the next 2 sts,
1 dc dec over the last 2 sts (3 sts) Finish off

***Skip 14 STS, and make the 2nd ear

Trim Instructions

In the 1st st on the top of the right ear, join yarn, ch 1, 3 sc in the right corner
of the ear, 3 hdc in the center st, 3 sc in the left corner of the ear, evenly sc down
left side of the ear.

**[1 dc in each st around, INCREASE on increase st, 1 dc in each st to
2nd ear],

evenly sc up the right side of the ear, 3 sc in the right corner, 3 hdc in the center
st, 3 sc in the left corner, evenly sc down left side of the ear.

**[ *1 dc in each st around INCREASE in every increase st] *Repeat to
the right ear, evenly sc up the right side of the ear, join & fasten off