Crochet Adorable Paw Print and Heart Pet Mat Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Size 4 (medium) yarn in three colors: beige, black, and red
• Crochet hook size H/8 (5 mm)
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations:

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• st(s): stitch(es)
• inc: increase

Dimensions:

Approx. 24" wide and 20" high.

Pattern Instructions:

Heart Shape (Center):

1. With red yarn, ch 2.
2. Round 1: Work 6 sc in the second ch from hook. Join with sl st to first sc. (6 sts)
3. Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around. Join. (12 sts)
4. Round 3: Ch 1, (1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) repeat around. Join. (18 sts)
5. Round 4: Ch 1, (1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st) repeat around. Join. (24 sts)
6. Round 5: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around. Join. (24 sts)
7. Round 6: Shape the top by joining to the 10th st, sc in next 8 sts, turn.
8. Round 7: Sc in next 8 sts, join to the opposite side to form the heart shape, turn.
9. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Paw Pads (Make 4):

1. With black yarn, ch 2.
2. Round 1: Work 6 sc in second ch from hook. Join. (6 sts)
3. Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around. Join. (12 sts)
4. Round 3: Ch 1, (1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) repeat around. Join. (18 sts)
5. Round 4: Ch 1, (1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st) repeat around. Join. (24 sts)
6. Round 5: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around. Join. (24 sts)
7. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Base Paw Shape:

1. With beige yarn, ch 2.
2. Round 1: Work 6 sc in second ch from hook. Join. (6 sts)
3. Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around. Join. (12 sts)
4. Round 3: Ch 1, (1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) repeat around. Join. (18 sts)
5. Round 4: Ch 1, (1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st) repeat around. Join. (24 sts)
6. Round 5: Ch 1, 1 sc in each st around. Join. (24 sts)
7. Repeat the pattern of increasing every few rounds by adding sc until you reach the desired dimensions of the mat that includes the padding for the heart and paw shapes in the center.
8. The increased rounds should form a base that can accommodate the centered heart and four paw pads.

Assembly:

1. Sew the heart shape in the center of the base mat.
2. Evenly space and sew the four black paw pads around the heart shape.
3. Ensure everything is sewn securely.

Your adorable crochet paw print and heart pet mat is now ready to use!