Peach Cat Ear Blanket Buddy Free Crochet Pattern

Introduction

This peach cat ear blanket buddy is the sweetest little comfort object for a baby, a toddler, or anyone who loves a soft, squishy companion. Worked in velvety worsted-weight yarn, the flat 12-inch blanket features soft horizontal stripes of peach and apricot, with two tiny triangular cat ears and an embroidered cat face tucked into one corner. The velvet yarn makes it feel cloud-soft and cuddly, while the simple single crochet fabric works up quickly and evenly. It's a wonderful project for an intermediate crocheter who is comfortable with color changes and basic embroidery, and it makes a heartfelt handmade gift.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight (4) velvet yarn, 100% polyester — 1 skein peach (Color A, approx. 120 yd) and 1 skein apricot (Color B, approx. 80 yd)
• Hook: 5.0 mm (H-8) crochet hook
• Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors, stitch marker (optional), small amount of black yarn for the face
• Finished size: Approx. 12 inches (30 cm) square, excluding ears

Abbreviations

• ch — chain
• sc — single crochet
• inc — increase (work 2 single crochet into the same stitch)
• sl st — slip stitch
• st(s) — stitch(es)
• A — peach; B — apricot

Gauge

14 sts and 16 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in single crochet. To check, work a small swatch in single crochet and measure a 4-inch section; adjust your hook size if needed to match.

Tips Before You Start

• Velvet yarn can shed and slip, so keep your tension relaxed and even to avoid gaps between stitches.
• Change colors on the last stitch of the row (pull the new color through the final loop) so the stripe edge stays neat.
• Count your stitches at the end of every row — the blanket stays 42 stitches wide throughout.
• Embroider the face before sewing on the ears so you can center it easily in the corner.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Blanket (Color A)

Ch 43.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across (42 sts).

Rows 2-4: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (42 sts). Change to B.

Rows 5-8: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (42 sts). Change to A.

Rows 9-12: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (42 sts). Change to B.

Rows 13-16: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (42 sts). Change to A.

Rows 17-20: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (42 sts). Change to B.

Rows 21-24: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (42 sts). Change to A.

Rows 25-28: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (42 sts). Change to B.

Rows 29-32: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (42 sts). Change to A.

Rows 33-36: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (42 sts). Change to B.

Rows 37-40: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (42 sts). Change to A.

Rows 41-44: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (42 sts). Change to B.

Rows 45-48: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (42 sts). Change to A.

Rows 49-52: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (42 sts). Change to B.

Rows 53-56: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (42 sts). Change to A.

Rows 57-60: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (42 sts). Do not fasten off.

Edging (Color A)

Rnd 1: Ch 1, turn, sc evenly around the entire blanket, working 3 sc in each corner. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

Ears (make 2, Color A)

Ch 2.

Row 1: 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook (2 sts).

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in each st across (4 sts).

Row 3: Ch 1, turn, [sc, inc] x2 (6 sts).

Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (6 sts).

Row 5: Ch 1, turn, [sc, inc] x3 (9 sts).

Row 6: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (9 sts).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Repeat for the second ear.

Embroidered Face

Using black yarn, embroider two eyes (French knots) and a nose (small horizontal stitch) with a smile (V-shape) on the right side of the blanket, centered in the top right corner area, approx. 2 inches from the top and right edges.

Assembly and Finishing

Sew the ears to the top right corner of the blanket, approx. 1 inch apart, with their straight edges aligned to the blanket edge. Weave in all ends securely on the wrong side. Gently block the blanket to shape by misting lightly and patting flat, then let it dry completely before gifting.

Pro Tips and Variations

• Swap the stripe colors for any two shades you love — pastel gray and cream make a sweet neutral version.
• Use safety eyes instead of embroidery for a more durable face on a well-loved baby blanket.
• Add a simple sc border in a contrasting color for a slightly larger, more finished look.