CAT MOTIF

Inspired Pattern to Help You Recreate This Beautiful Piece

Hello, my friend, and welcome to our cozy corner of creativity—Handmade Learning Here. Today I’m excited to share something truly special with you. If you’ve fallen in love with this delicate, whimsical Cat-Motif Lace Scarf, trust me, you’re not the only one! This charming accessory, with its soft gradient tones and adorable cat-shaped lacework, has been capturing the hearts of crochet lovers everywhere.

The original images floating around online only provide a visual chart. To help crocheters who prefer written instructions—or who simply want clearer guidance—I created a fully interpreted pattern based on that chart. This version stays faithful to the original design while making it easier to follow, especially for beginners or visual learners who want step-by-step instructions.

The scarf is built from lightweight lace motifs shaped like tiny cat heads, each joined together to create a soft, flowing fabric. Using simple stitches like chains, single crochet, double crochet, and treble crochet, every motif works up faster than you might expect. Once you get the rhythm of the pattern, you’ll be making and joining motifs effortlessly. Repeating the motifs in rows gives the scarf its elegant drape and signature look—perfect for wearing in any season or gifting to a cat-loving friend.

This interpretation was created with the intention of honoring the original design while making it more accessible and enjoyable for makers of all skill levels. Whether this is your first lace scarf or a new addition to your handmade wardrobe, this cat-motif project is sure to bring joy and creativity to your hook.

Stitches Used

chain, slip stitch, single crochet, double crochet, treble crochet

Abbreviations

ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
tr = treble crochet
( ) = repeat inside parentheses

CAT MOTIF PATTERN

Below is the fully written cat-motif pattern inspired by the original diagram.

Round 1 — Center Circle

Make a magic ring.
Inside the ring work:
ch 3 (counts as 1 dc) + 11 dc.
You should have 12 dc total.
Join with a sl st to the top of the starting ch-3.

Round 2 — Expanding the Circle

Ch 3.
Dc in the same stitch.
Work 2 dc in each stitch around.
You will have 24 dc total.
Join with sl st.

Round 3 — Chain Spaces

Repeat around:
(1 dc in next stitch, ch 1)
This creates a round of dc separated by ch-1 spaces.
Join with sl st.

Round 4 — The Petals / Cat Ears

The chart shows 4 treble-crochet petal points—two of which form the cat ears.

In one ch-1 space, work:
(1 tr, ch 1) four times, then 1 tr
→ 4 tr with ch-1 spaces between them.

In the next ch-1 space:
1 sc

Repeat this sequence around:
Petal → sc → Petal → sc → Petal → sc → Petal → sc

Join with sl st.

Round 5 — Diamond Outline / Cat Face Shape

This round forms the airy diamond shape around the cat head.

Each section includes:

ch 7, sc on next petal
ch 8 for the corners
sc on the next petal

Repeat the sequence of:
sc on petal → ch 7 → sc → ch 8 → sc
until the motif is complete.

Join and fasten off.

JOINING THE MOTIFS (exactly like the reference scarf)

You will join motifs during Round 5, replacing one chain with a slip stitch into the corresponding loop of the neighboring motif.

Examples

For ch 7:
→ ch 3, sl st to the adjacent motif loop, ch 3
For ch 8:
→ ch 4, sl st to the adjacent motif loop, ch 4

Join only at two or three points per motif to keep the lace fabric soft and drapey—just like in the photo.

FULL SCARF ASSEMBLY

Yarn Suggestions

Fingering or sport-weight yarn
Gradient or ombré colorways look especially beautiful
Recommended hook: 2.5 mm – 3.0 mm

How Many Motifs?

The scarf in the photo appears to be:

5 motifs wide
10–12 motifs long

This means you’ll need approximately 50–60 motifs.

SCARF LAYOUT

Arrange your motifs in vertical stripes, joining as you go following the instructions above.

CROCHET SYMBOL LEGEND (US Terms)

o = chain (ch)
+ = single crochet (sc)
T = double crochet (dc)
X = slip stitch (sl st)
A = increase (2 sts in same stitch)
V = V-stitch (dc, ch, dc in same stitch)

Final Thoughts

What do you think of this charming pattern, dear reader? I highly encourage you to create your own version and enjoy every moment of the process. With this motif, you can even design other accessories—let your imagination guide you!

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