I have been crocheting Comfort Mats to Donate to Pet Rescue Centers (specifically for a cat rescue facility in my area), and I thought this pattern would be perfect to share! These mats are given to the animals while in the rescue center, to provide comfort, and then when they are adopted, the mat goes with them so they have a sense of something safe and familiar. It’s a wonderful gift to provide for animals in need!
I have been making my mats 12″ x 18″ and some as long as 24″. You can contact your local pet shelters to see what sizes they need. I use three strands of number four, medium-weight yarn so the mats are nice and thick. This is a great project to use up scraps of yarn and all your odds and sods. The pattern is a simple single crochet stitch, so it’s perfect for beginners. However, if you are new to crochet, I suggest checking out my Beginner Crochet Series and working with one strand of super chunky yarn.
While I am using three strands of the same weight yarn, you could combine weights, such as a strand of number five, one of number four, and one of number three. You could use two strands of number five yarn or one strand of a super chunky yarn. Just think soft, thick, and comfy!
You can have a lot of fun combining colors too! I always have a variegated color yarn or a ball of scrap yarn joined with magic knots, along with two solid colors. The multiple colors with the solid colors create a fun and surprising pattern. Crocheting these Comfort Mats to Donate to Pet Rescue Centers is such a great way to use up yarn and provide warmth and coziness in what can be a stressful environment.
Supply List
- 120 to 130 yards (each) of a number 4 medium-weight yarn
- Scrap yarn joined with magic knots (see tutorial below on how to do the magic knot)
- Bernat Super Value Topaz
- Bernat Super Value Denim Heather
- 8 mm (L-11) crochet hook
- Scissors
- Darning needle
- Stitch markers (optional)
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I have created a video tutorial with a few special tips like how to fix a loop of yarn that doesn’t make it into the crochet work, how to measure your foundation chain properly, how to start the first row in the back bump, and how to finish the mat. Check that out below!
The Pattern for 12″ x 18″ Comfort Mat
Ch 24, plus 1 for turning ch
Row one: 1 sc in back bump of 2nd ch from hook, *1 sc in next back bump. Repeat from * to the end of the row (24 sc), ch 1, turn.
Row 2: 1 sc in first sc (under both loops), *1 sc in next sc (under both loops). Repeat from * to the end of the row (24 sc), ch 1, turn.
Row 2 to 40: repeat Row 2
Using three colors of yarn can create a lot of fun color combinations. You can see a few examples down below. The mat on the left was made using a variegated yarn of burgundy, copper, blue, and green, along with a solid tan (Bernat Super Value Topaz) and a medium purple color from my stash. The mat on the left was made using a variegated yarn of burgundy, red, yellow, purple, teal, and green, along with the solid Bernat Super Value in Topaz and Forest Green. I absolutely love how all these colors create such a different look!
Crocheting Comfort Mats to Donate to Pet Rescue Centers is a wonderful thing to do. I have so many scrap yarns in my stash, and this is such a great project to use those up as well. Here is a tutorial on how to make the magic knot to tie all those pieces together! Always test your knot!!!
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There has been some concern in the comment section of my YouTube channel about pets getting their claws caught in the crochet work. There have been many more comments assuring that this is not a problem. The best testimonial comes from 99-year-old Gladys Wheeler, who has made thousands of crocheted blankets for donation over the last 17 years!