This crochet pet bowl mat pattern creates a washable oval landing place for food and water bowls. The center grows predictably around a foundation chain, and a cream final round frames the slate blue fabric.
Pattern Details
- Skill level: Easy
- Finished size: Approximately 16 by 9 inches
- Terminology: US crochet terms
Why You’ll Love It
This useful home project has a clear repeat, practical cotton fabric, and a polished finish without complicated stitches.
Materials
- 180 yards slate blue worsted cotton
- 25 yards cream worsted cotton
- 5 mm hook
- Marker, yarn needle, and scissors
Gauge and Size
14 sc and 15 rounds = 4 inches. Measure the piece before finishing so it suits its intended use.
Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- sc2tog: single crochet two together
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
Important Notes
- Work around both sides of the foundation chain without turning.
- Join each round; beginning ch 1 does not count.
- Place all increases in the rounded ends exactly as written.
Complete Crochet Instructions
- Rnd 1: Ch 31. Sc in second chain and next 28 chains, 3 sc in last chain; work along opposite side, sc in next 28 chains, then 3 sc in remaining end space; join. (62 sts)
- Rnd 2: Sc across each 28-stitch side; at each rounded end repeat [sc in next 0 st(s), 2 sc in next st] 3 times; join. (68 sts)
- Rnd 3: Sc across each 28-stitch side; at each rounded end repeat [sc in next 1 st(s), 2 sc in next st] 3 times; join. (74 sts)
- Rnd 4: Sc across each 28-stitch side; at each rounded end repeat [sc in next 2 st(s), 2 sc in next st] 3 times; join. (80 sts)
- Rnd 5: Sc across each 28-stitch side; at each rounded end repeat [sc in next 3 st(s), 2 sc in next st] 3 times; join. (86 sts)
- Rnd 6: Join cream, ch 1, sc in every stitch; join and fasten off. (86 sts)
Continue the Project
Keep the stated stitch count at every step and compare the shape with the project measurements before fastening off.
Stitch Detail
Even tension makes the dense single crochet texture durable and keeps the edges orderly.
Finishing
- Fasten off after the cream border.
- Weave tails on the wrong side.
- Block the oval flat to the stated size.
Helpful Tips
- Count each straight side before shaping an end.
- Use machine-washable cotton.
- Place the mat on a dry, nonslip surface.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make it wider?
Add more plain rounds while continuing six evenly spaced increases per shaping round.
Is it machine washable?
Follow the care label for your chosen cotton yarn.