I am so excited about my new comfy chair for my yarn studio! For a long time, I had been using a stool, and after many hours of crocheting and blogging, my back was really starting to hurt. I decided to get something bigger and more comfortable, with a nice cushion and some depth so I could really relax and sink into it while I stitch. However, I was immediately worried about the legs scratching my studio floor. The solution? I quickly crocheted these absolutely adorable cat paw chair socks! They simply slip over the ends of the chair legs and instantly transform them into cute little paws. They are such a perfect addition to my yarn room decor, and they protect my floors at the same time!
Close up of crocheted cat paw chair socks in light grey and white on chair legs
Ready to make your own set of these charming Cat Foot protectors? This free crochet pattern is easy to follow and perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to your furniture while safeguarding your floors.
Materials You’ll Need
To create your own cat paw chair socks, gather these materials:
- Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Light Gray or Dusty Gray and White. This yarn is durable and comes in perfect colors to mimic a cat’s paws. You’ll need yarn in both gray and white for the paw details. A small amount of black yarn is also needed for the claws. Shop for yarn HERE at Yarnspirations.com.
- Crochet Hook: Size G crochet hook. This size is ideal for working with the recommended yarn to create a dense fabric that will protect your floors and hold its shape.
- Tapestry Needle: For weaving in ends and adding the black yarn claws.
You might also find it helpful to watch this video tutorial which guides you through making the paw from the very beginning to the finished product!
Video tutorial on how to crochet cat paw chair socks (Replace with actual video link if available, otherwise remove this line)
Materials needed to crochet cat paw chair socks including yarn, crochet hook and tapestry needle
Crochet Cat Paw Chair Sock Pattern
Follow this pattern to crochet each cat paw chair sock. You will need to make four socks for a standard four-legged chair.
Paw Base (White Yarn)
- Start with a magic ring using white yarn.
- Round 1: Chain 1, make 10 single crochet (SC) in the ring, join to the first SC with a slip stitch, chain 1. (10 SC)
- Round 2: SC in the first stitch, puff stitch in the next + chain 2, slip stitch in the next, puff stitch in the next + chain 2, slip stitch in the next, puff stitch in the next + chain 2, slip stitch in the next, SC in the last 3 stitches, join with a slip stitch, chain 1. (This round creates the “toes” of the cat foot).
- Round 3: SC in each stitch around for a total of 10 stitches, join and switch to gray yarn, chain 1 (Refer to the video if this color change is confusing). (10 SC)
Sock Body (Gray Yarn)
- Round 4: SC in each stitch around, join with a slip stitch, chain 1. (10 SC)
- Round 5: 2 SC in the first stitch, SC in the next 4 stitches, 2 SC in the next stitch, SC in the last 4 stitches, join with a slip stitch, chain 1. (12 SC)
- Round 6-7: SC in each stitch around, join with a slip stitch, chain 1. (12 SC)
- Round 8: 2 SC in the first stitch, SC in the next 5 stitches, 2 SC in the next stitch, SC in the last 5 stitches, join with a slip stitch, chain 1. (14 SC)
- Round 9-11: SC in each stitch around, join with a slip stitch, chain 1. (14 SC)
- Fasten off after round 11 and weave in all yarn ends to ensure a neat finish.
Adding the Claws
- Take a strand of 4-ply black yarn and separate it into two thinner strands (optional, for finer claws).
- Use your tapestry needle to stitch the black yarn between the puff stitch “toes” on the white paw section. This creates the appearance of adorable little claws on your cat foot chair socks.
Close up showing the details of the crochet cat paw chair socks including the puff stitch toes and black yarn claws
Why Crochet Cat Paw Chair Socks?
These cat paw chair socks are not only a fun and unique way to decorate your home, especially if you are a cat lover, but they are also incredibly practical. They serve as furniture protectors, preventing scratches and scuff marks on your floors caused by chair legs. They are also a charming conversation starter and make a thoughtful handmade gift for friends and family. Plus, this project is a great way to use up leftover yarn and practice your basic crochet stitches.
Cat paw chair socks protecting the floor under a chair leg
I used these cat paw chair socks on my new dining chair, which I am using as a yarn studio chair. It has a modern look with white leather and a wide cushioned seat. The height is perfect for my desk, and it even works well as a prop for photographing my finished crochet projects! It’s a huge upgrade from my old stool!
Have fun making your own crochet cat paw chair socks! If you create a set, please tag me on social media using #RepeatCrafterMe or @repeatcrafterme – I would love to see your creations!
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