Are you ready to crochet something both adorable and practical? This Cat Blanket pattern is a true showstopper, combining cozy comfort with delightful details like perky ears, playful paws, and a sweet little flower accent. Whether you’re a devoted cat lover or simply looking for a creative blanket project, this pattern offers the perfect balance of simplicity and charm.

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Materials You Need To Start This Project

Abbreviations

• beg = begin(ning)
• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• dec’d = decreased
• hdc = half double crochet
• inv-dec = invisible single crochet decrease
• rem = remain(ing)
• rep = repeat
• rnd(s) = round(s)
• sc = single crochet
• sc2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together
• sk = skip
• sl st = slip stitch
• sp(s) = space(s)
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• yo = yarn over

Cat Blanket Pattern

Finished Measurements

• Blanket Size: Approximately 26″ [66 cm] wide x 28″ [71 cm] long

Gauge

1. Blanket (with Yarn A and larger hook):
   • 4 stitches x 3 rows = 4″ [10.2 cm] in the blanket’s slip stitch/half-double crochet pattern
2. Head (with Yarn B and smaller hook):
   • 7 stitches x 8 rounds = 4″ [10.2 cm] in single crochet pattern

Tip: Always check your gauge before starting to ensure your finished project matches the intended size.

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1. Magic Ring (Adjustable Ring)
   • Wrap yarn around your left middle finger twice, leaving a 6″ [15 cm] tail.
   • Insert your hook under both strands and pull up a loop.
   • Chain (ch) 1 and begin working your stitches directly into the center of the ring.
   • Later, tighten the ring by pulling on the yarn tail.
2. Inv-Dec (Invisible Single Crochet Decrease)
   • Insert hook into the front loop only of the next 2 stitches.
   • Yarn over (yo) and draw through both loops on the hook (you now have 2 loops on your hook).
   • Yarn over again and draw through both loops to complete the decrease. (This decreases 1 stitch total.)

Important Notes

• This cat blanket is crocheted in three main sections: the blanket, the head, and the paws.
• When the instructions say to work in continuous (spiral) rounds, place a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round. Move the marker up as you begin each new round.
• To change color, work the current stitch until the last yarn over, then pull through the new color to finish the stitch.
• Stuff the head and paws with fiberfill or similar stuffing before closing as instructed.

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Stitch Guide

Step 1: Crochet the Blanket

1. Foundation Chain
   • Using Yarn A and the larger hook, chain (ch) 26.
2. Row 1
   • Slip stitch (sl st) into the 2nd chain from the hook,
   • Half double crochet (hdc) in the next chain,
   • *Sl st in the next chain, hdc in the following chain; repeat from * across.
   • You should end up with 25 stitches total. Turn your work.
3. Row 2
   • Ch 2 (this does not count as a stitch),
   • Hdc in the first stitch, sl st in the next,
   • *Hdc in the next stitch, sl st in the next stitch; repeat from * across.
   • Turn your work.
4. Row 3
   • Ch 1, sl st in the first stitch, hdc in the next,
   • *Sl st in the next stitch, hdc in the next stitch; repeat from * across.
   • Turn your work.
5. Repeat Rows 2 and 3
   • Continue this pattern (alternating the row instructions) until the blanket measures 28″ [71 cm] in length.
6. Fasten Off
   • Once it reaches the desired length, cut your yarn, leaving a small tail, and fasten off. Weave in any ends securely.

Step 2: Crochet the Head

Using Yarn B and the smaller hook:

1. Foundation
   • Chain (ch) 2.
2. Round 1
   • Work 8 single crochet (sc) in the 2nd chain from hook.
   • Do not join; you will work in continuous rounds. Place a marker in the first stitch to track rounds.
3. Round 2
   • Work 2 sc in each stitch around (16 sc total).
4. Round 3
   • *Sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the following stitch; repeat from * around (24 sc total).
5. Round 4
   • *Sc in the next 2 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch; repeat from * around (32 sc total).
6. Round 5
   • *Sc in the next 3 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch; repeat from * around (40 sc total).
7. Round 6
   • *Sc in the next 4 stitches, 2 sc in the next stitch; repeat from * around (48 sc total).
8. Rounds 7–17
   • Sc in each stitch around (48 sc total each round).
9. Round 18
   • *Sc in the next 4 stitches, inv-dec once; repeat from * around (40 sc total).
10. Round 19
    • *Sc in the next 3 stitches, inv-dec once; repeat from * around (32 sc total).
11. Round 20
    • *Sc in the next 2 stitches, inv-dec once; repeat from * around (24 sc total).
12. Round 21
    • *Sc in the next stitch, inv-dec once; repeat from * around (18 sc total).
13. Rounds 22–24
    • Sc in each stitch around (18 sc total each round).
14. Fasten Off
    • Leave a long tail for sewing.
15. Stuffing the Head
    • Lightly stuff the head, leaving the last few rounds (22–24) unstuffed.
16. Close the Opening
    • Thread your yarn needle with the long tail and sew Round 24 closed in a flat line.
    • Do not cut the yarn yet; you will use this tail to sew the head onto the blanket later.

Step 3: Ears, Nose, and Paws

Ears (Make 2)

Using Yarn B and the smaller hook:

1. Foundation
   • Ch 2.
2. Round 1
   • Work 3 sc in the 2nd chain from hook. Turn. (3 sc)
3. Round 2
   • Ch 1, sc in each stitch across. Turn. (3 sc)
4. Round 3
   • Ch 1, 2 sc in the first stitch, sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the last stitch. Turn. (5 sc)
5. Round 4
   • Ch 1, sc in each stitch across. (5 sc)
6. Fasten Off
   • Leave a long tail for sewing to the head later.

Nose

Using Yarn B and the smaller hook:

1. Foundation
   • Ch 2.
2. Round 1
   • Work 6 sc in the 2nd chain from hook.
   • Join with a sl st to the first sc (6 sc total).
3. Round 2
   • Ch 1, work 2 sc in each stitch around.
   • Join with a sl st to the first sc (12 sc total).
4. Round 3
   • Ch 1, *sc in the next stitch, sc2tog (single crochet 2 together) in the next two stitches; repeat from * around.
   • Join with a sl st to the first sc (8 sc total).
5. Fasten Off
   • Leave a long tail for sewing.

Paws (Make 4)

Hand Section

Using Yarn B and the smaller hook:

1. Magic Ring
   • Create a magic ring.
2. Round 1
   • 6 sc in the ring. Do not join; work in continuous rounds (6 sc total).
3. Round 2
   • 2 sc in each stitch around (12 sc total).
4. Round 3
   • 2 sc in each stitch around (24 sc total).
5. Rounds 4–8
   • Sc in each stitch around (24 sc in each round).
6. Round 9
   • *Sc in the next stitch, inv-dec once; repeat from * around (16 sc total).
7. Fasten Off
   • Join Yarn C (for a color change at the paw’s edge).
8. Rounds 10–12
   • Sc in each stitch around with Yarn C (16 sc in each round).
9. Fasten Off
   • Leave a long tail for sewing.
   • Lightly stuff the paw if desired.

Center Pad

Using Yarn D and the smaller hook:

1. Magic Ring
   • Create a magic ring.
2. Row 1
   • Ch 3, work 2 double crochet (dc) in the ring,
   • Ch 2, then 3 dc in the ring.
   • Do not join.
3. Fasten Off
   • Leave a long tail for sewing.

Step 4: Paw Assembly

1. Sew the Center Pad
   • Position the center pad on top of the paw (the “hand” part) and sew it down using the tail from Yarn D.
2. Add ‘Toe Pads’
   • Using Yarn D, stitch four small “toe pads” evenly spaced around the center pad. These can be simple embroidery stitches or small oval shapes worked on the surface.
3. Lightly Stuff
   • If you haven’t already, add a bit of stuffing to give the paw dimension. Do not overstuff.

Step 5: Additional Features

Eyes (Make 2)

Using Yarn E (or desired eye color) and the smaller hook:

1. Magic Ring
   • Create a magic ring.
2. Round 1
   • 6 sc in the ring (6 sc total). Do not join; work continuously.
3. Round 2
   • 2 sc in each stitch around (12 sc total).
   • Join with a sl st to the first stitch.
4. Fasten Off
   • Leave a long tail for sewing.
5. Optional Eye Detail
   • Thread Yarn C onto a needle. Add a short running stitch in a “V” shape on each eye for extra detail.

Collar

Using Yarn C and the smaller hook:

1. Foundation Chain
   • Ch 4.
2. Row 1
   • Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across (3 sc total). Turn.
3. Row 2
   • Ch 1, work in the front loop only of each stitch across (3 sc). Turn.
4. Row 3
   • Ch 1, work in the back loop only of each stitch across (3 sc). Turn.
5. Rows 4–11
   • Repeat Rows 2 and 3 to create a ribbed texture.
6. Fasten Off
   • Leave a long tail for sewing.

Flower Decoration

Using Yarn D and the smaller hook:

1. Foundation Chain
   • Ch 20.
2. Row 1
   • Sl st in the 2nd chain from hook,
   • (Ch 4, sl st in next chain) repeat 6 times,
   • (Ch 3, sl st in next chain) repeat 7 times,
   • (Ch 2, sl st in next chain) repeat 5 times.
3. Fasten Off
   • Leave a long tail for sewing.
4. Shape the Flower
   • Roll the strip so that the shortest loops (ch-2) form the top layer of petals and the longer loops (ch-4) are at the back.
   • Thread your needle and stitch through the roll to secure the flower shape.

Finishing Up

1. Attach Features to the Head
   • Sew the eyes, nose, and ears onto the head, referring to the photo (if provided) or position them as you like.
   • For the nose, thread Yarn E onto a needle and stitch any desired nostril details or mouth lines.
2. Attach the Head to the Blanket
   • Place the head about 5″ [12.5 cm] below the top edge of the blanket.
   • Use the tail from the head to securely stitch it to the blanket.
   • For extra stability, sew the back of the blanket edge to the back of the head.
3. Add the Collar
   • Wrap the collar around the head-neck junction and stitch it in place. This hides any visible joining seam and looks cute!
4. Sew on the Flower
   • Attach the crocheted flower onto one side of the collar as a decorative accent.
5. Attach the Paws
   • Sew one paw on each corner of the blanket for a fun, playful look.
6. Add Whiskers
   • Thread Yarn E onto your needle and stitch whiskers on either side of the nose.
7. Weave in Ends
   • Make sure all loose yarn ends are woven in on the back side of the work to give a neat finish.

Congratulations!

You’ve just finished an adorable cat blanket complete with head, paws, and cute little details. Snuggle up with it or gift it to a cat lover. Enjoy your new creation!