Cozy Cat Blanket (Crochet pattern with knitting alternative)

A compact, squishy blanket sized for a housecat: approximately 20” x 24” (50 x 60 cm). Worked in an easy textured stitch that’s warm, reversible, and quick to make. Includes a simple crochet pattern plus a knitting alternative.

Materials

• Yarn: Worsted/Aran weight (US 4 / UK 10 ply). Approximate yardage: 350 yards (320 meters) total. Approximate weight: ~320 grams (depends on brand). Suggested: bulky-feel acrylic or acrylic-wool blend for easy care.
• Crochet hook (recommended): US H/8 – UK (old) 6 – Metric 5.0 mm.
• Knitting needles (optional alternative): US 8 – UK (old) 6 – Metric 5.0 mm (straight or circular for working back-and-forth).
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends; stitch markers; scissors; blocking mat (optional).

Finished size

Approx 20” x 24” (50 x 60 cm). Size will vary with gauge and yarn; see Gauge section and adjust foundation chain / cast-on as needed.

Gauge

• Crochet (griddle-like textured stitch): 12 double crochet (dc) x 10 rows = 4” (10 cm) using 5.0 mm hook. Make a 4” swatch in the stitch pattern and work to the gauge before committing.
• Knitting (garter alternative): 18 stitches x 24 rows = 4” (10 cm) on US 8 / 5.0 mm needles.

Abbreviations (US crochet terms)

• sc = single crochet
• dc = double crochet

Notes

• This pattern is written for a lap-sized cat blanket. Adjust width by changing foundation chains in multiples explained below.
• Stitch pattern is reversible and cozy on both sides. Use slightly heavier yarn if you want a denser, warmer blanket.
• For exact width: make a gauge swatch in pattern, measure stitches per inch, then multiply by desired width to get the number of sts/chains. As a guideline, the sample uses a foundation chain of 61 (see instructions) for ~20” width; you can increase/decrease by multiples of 2 to change width.

Crochet Pattern (recommended textured griddle/moss hybrid)

Notes about foundation: chain a multiple of 2 + 1. For the approximate finished size in this pattern chain 61 for ~20” wide. If your gauge differs, adjust the chain to match measured stitches per inch.

1. Foundation: Chain 61 (or multiple of 2 plus 1 to desired width).
2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, *ch 1, skip next ch, sc in next ch*; repeat across to last ch, sc in last ch. Turn. (This creates a linen/moss-like base edge.)
3. Row 2: Ch 1 (does not count as st), sc in first st, *ch 1, sc in next ch-1 space* across; finish with sc in last st. Turn.
4. Row 3: Ch 2 (counts as first dc), dc in next st and each st across, turn.
5. Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each st across (work into tops of dcs), turn.
6. Row 5: Repeat Row 3 (dc row). Row 6: Repeat Row 4 (sc row). Between these repeats alternate 1 row of dc and 1 row of sc for the body: this alternating dc/sc is the griddle portion that gives squishy ridges and a reversible feel.
7. Repeat: Continue alternating: one row of dc, one row of sc until blanket measures approximately 24” / 60 cm from starting edge. Using recommended gauge this will be about 60 body rows (counting dc + sc rows together as pairs); adjust to reach desired length.

Finishing the crochet blanket

1. When length reached, fasten off and weave in ends with tapestry needle.
2. Edging (optional but tidy): With right side facing, join yarn in a corner, sc evenly around edge working 2 sc in each corner to keep corners flat. For a chunkier border: work 2 rounds of sc; on the second round work 2 sc in each corner again. Finish with a slip stitch, fasten off and weave in ends.
3. Blocking: Optional. Lightly steam or wet-block to even edges; reshape to measurements and let dry flat.

Knitting alternative (garter stitch, quick and reversible)

1. Cast on: 90 stitches for ~20” width at stated gauge (adjust based on your gauge: desired width x stitches per inch = cast-on).
2. Pattern: Knit every row (garter stitch) until blanket measures ~24” (60 cm) or desired length.
3. Bind off: Bind off loosely, weave in ends, and add optional crocheted or knitted border as above.

Care

• Machine wash on gentle/cold and tumble low or lay flat to dry if using acrylic/washable yarns. Check yarn band for care instructions if using wool blends.
• Remove pet hair easily with lint roller or rubber brush.

Variations & Ideas

• Make it larger: use more yardage and increase foundation chain/ cast-on to desired multiple.
• Colorwork: switch colors every 6-8 rows for stripes, or do a two-color mosaic with a simple slip-stitch color-change edge.
• Texture: try substituting waffle or basketweave stitch instead of griddle for a chunkier blanket; that will change gauge so adjust accordingly.

Troubleshooting

• If blanket is too small/wide: check gauge, change hook/needle size up or down one size and re-check, or adjust starting chain/cast-on numbers appropriately.
• If edges ripple: block gently or adjust tension; for crochet add a simple single-crochet border to even edges.

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