Crochet Cat Pet Mat

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. Your furry companion will surely appreciate this inviting mat to curl up on and enjoy some peaceful catnaps. Say hello to happy paws and endless purrs with the Crochet Cat Pet Mat!

WW Yarn
K Hook

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NOTES:
1.) always hold 2 strands together
2.) ch 2 DOES count as a st
3.) 12 Row's measures 18" - 13 Row's measures 20"
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Basic Mat:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cat Ears: Make 2
Row 1: 1 dc in each of next 9 sts, turn
Row 2: ch 2, 1 dc dec over 1st 2 sts, 1 dc in each st across, 1 dc
over last 2 sts, turn
Row 3: ch 2, 1 dc dec over 1st 2 sts, 1 dc in nest st, 1 dc dec over
next 2 sts, 1 dc in next st, 1 dc dec over last 2 sts, turn
Row 4: ch 2, 1 dc dec over 1st 2 sts, 1 dc dec over next 2 sts,
1 dc dec over last 2 sts (3sts) Finish off

***SKIP 14 STS, and make 2nd ear

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

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

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

**[ *1 dc in each st around INCREASE in every increase st] *Repeat to

right ear, evenly sc up right side of ear, join & fasten off