How to Crochet Flower Cat Collar for Spring

Looking for a lovely spring gift for your pet? Learn how to crochet this cute flower cat collar with a step-by-step tutorial for beginners. This collar features mini puff flowers in many colors, a lovely ruffle at the bottom, and comfy ties.

With seven different colors and easy-to-follow instructions, you can crochet a beautiful, customizable collar for your furry friends.

Supplies Used

Here are the supplies you’ll need to crochet the spring cat collar:

Yarn:

Worsted weight yarn for the base and flowers (or DK weight for smaller, lighter flowers).
Two shades of green for the collar band and neck tie.
Five different colors for the flowers.

Crochet Hooks:

4 mm hook for the collar base.
3.75 mm hook for the flowers.

Flower Crochet Cat Collar Tutorial

Here’s a quick summary of crocheting the spring collar:

Crocheting the Collar Base

Step 1: Measure your pet’s neck and create a foundation chain slightly smaller than the neck size (the chain will stretch).

Chain should be a multiple of 6 + 1.
Example: For 11 inches, chain 61 (60 + 1).

Step 2: After creating your foundation chain:

Add 4 more chains (this acts as the first treble crochet in the next row).

Step 3: Work the first row of treble crochets (yarn-over twice, pull through loops) straight across, starting from the marked chain.

The row will stretch slightly to accommodate your measurements.

Step 4: Work row 2 and row 3 using double crochets across the entire length:

Chain 2 at the beginning of each row.
Crochet into each stitch along the row.

Step 5: For row 4 (scalloped edge):

Begin with a chain 1, turn, and single crochet into the first stitch.
Pattern: Skip 2 stitches, work 6 treble crochets into the 3rd stitch, skip 2, single crochet into the next stitch.
Repeat this across the row to create the scalloped edge.

Crocheting the Flowers

Step 1: Use a contrasting yarn for the flower.

Start with a magic circle, or chain 4-5 and slip stitch into the first chain to create a loop.

Step 2: Work 5 sets of half double crochets + chain 1 into the magic circle (these represent the petals). Pull magic circle tight and slip stitch to close the round.

Step 3: For each petal:

Chain 2, work 6 long double crochets together into each chain space, and slip stitch.
Chain 2 again, and slip stitch into the same chain space to complete the petal.
Repeat for all petals until the flower is complete (usually 5 petals).

Step 4: Finish the flower:

Tie the yarn tails together at the back, then puff the petals by pushing the center back.

Step 5: Make as many flowers as you like.

Attaching the Flowers

Step 1: Position flowers on the collar:

Start with one in the center, then work outward toward the ends.
Place flowers based on collar length.

Step 2: To attach:

Thread one tail of the flower through the collar, ensuring it doesn’t go through the same stitch as the other tail.
Tie the tails together at the back to secure the flower.
For extra security, sew the flower onto the collar using chaotic stitching (but avoid visible loops on the front).

Adding the Neck Tie

Step 1: Chain approximately double the foundation chain length (e.g., 120 chains).

Cut and secure the yarn.

Step 2: Weave the chain through the collar:

Thread through the treble crochets at the top of the collar, alternating over and under every two stitches.
Step 3: Adjust ends if necessary to ensure the tie matches on both sides.