Looking for a practical and stylish mat for your pet’s food and water bowls? This handmade crochet bowl mat features soft concentric rectangles in cream, sage green, and mustard, finished with cute paw print details.
Description
This rectangular mat is worked in a dense stitch that creates a sturdy yet soft surface under your pet’s bowls. The design uses concentric frames in warm cream, muted sage green, and golden mustard, giving it a clean, modern look. Small paw prints are added in the corners for a charming pet-friendly touch. It helps protect your floors from spills and scratches while adding a cozy handmade feel to the feeding area.
Finished Size (approximate)
- Width: 45–50 cm / 18–20 in
- Length: 70–75 cm / 27.5–29.5 in
Materials
- Yarn: Aran or bulky weight cotton or cotton-blend (for durability and easy cleaning)
- Colour A: Cream / Off-White
- Colour B: Sage Green
- Colour C: Mustard / Golden Yellow
- Hook: 5.0 mm or 5.5 mm
- Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors
Abbreviations (US terms)
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
- st(s) – stitch(es)
Pattern Notes
- The mat is worked from the centre outward in continuous rounds or joined rounds to create the concentric rectangle design.
- Colour changes are made at the end of rounds to form the clean striped frames.
- Paw prints are embroidered or crocheted separately and sewn on.
- A firm tension helps the mat lie flat and stay in place.
Step-by-Step Overview
- Centre: With cream yarn, create a small rectangular centre.
- Concentric Frames: Work outward in rounds, changing colours (cream → sage → mustard → cream, etc.) to build the layered rectangle design.
- Border: Finish with a clean cream border around the entire mat.
- Paw Prints: Embroider or crochet small paw prints in mustard or green and sew them onto the corners.
- Finishing: Weave in all ends and gently block the mat so it lies completely flat.
Care Instructions
Machine wash on a gentle cycle in cold water (or hand wash). Lay flat to dry. Do not tumble dry or iron. Spot clean as needed between washes.
