Add a sprinkle of sweetness to your space with the Hello Kitty Tray, a charming crochet project that’s as cute as it is functional! 🧶🎀 Featuring Hello Kitty’s iconic face, complete with her signature bow and gentle smile, this tray is perfect for holding small items like jewelry, keys, or craft supplies. Whether you’re decorating a desk, gifting to a fan, or simply indulging your love for kawaii style, this tray brings joy to every corner.
Perfect for crocheters who adore character-themed designs and playful details, this pattern invites you to experiment with colors, textures, and embellishments to make it uniquely yours. Add a scalloped edge, stitch in a name, or pair it with other Hello Kitty-inspired creations for a matching set. The Hello Kitty Tray is a delightful way to stitch up charm, organization, and a whole lot of cuteness—one loop at a time! 💖🐱
🐱 Crochet Hello Kitty Tray Pattern
Bring some kawaii charm to your home with this adorable crochet Hello Kitty tray! It’s the perfect mix of cute and functional — use it to hold jewelry, keys, or just display it as a cheerful decorative piece. With its round base, raised edge, sweet bow, and signature whiskers, this tray is a guaranteed smile-maker.
Whether you’re making it as a gift or for yourself, this project works up quickly and is beginner-friendly with just a little shaping.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – basic stitches with simple shaping and embroidery.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 7–8 inches (18–20 cm) wide, including ears.
🧶 Materials
- Worsted weight cotton yarn:
- Cream/White (tray + ears)
- Pink (bow)
- Yellow (nose)
- Black (eyes + whiskers)
- Crochet hook: 4.0 mm (G)
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase (2 sc in same st)
- hdc – half double crochet
- FO – fasten off
- ch – chain
- sl st – slip stitch
- st(s) – stitch(es)
🐱 Pattern
1. Tray Base (Cream/White)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc around (12)
- (sc, inc) around (18)
- (2 sc, inc) around (24)
- (3 sc, inc) around (30)
- (4 sc, inc) around (36)
- (5 sc, inc) around (42)
- (6 sc, inc) around (48)
- (7 sc, inc) around (54)
- (8 sc, inc) around (60)
- (9 sc, inc) around (66)
12–13. sc around (66)
Raised Edge:
14. sc in BLO around (66)
15–18. sc around (66)
👉 You now have a flat base with a sturdy rim, just like the tray in the photo.
2. Ears (Make 2 – Cream/White)
Row 1: Ch 2, 2 sc in 2nd ch (2)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn. inc in both sts (4)
Row 3: Ch 1, turn. (sc, inc) x2 (6)
Row 4: Ch 1, turn. sc across (6)
Row 5: Ch 1, turn. (2 sc, inc) x2 (8)
Row 6: Ch 1, turn. sc across (8)
Row 7: Ch 1, turn. (3 sc, inc) x2 (10)
Row 8: Ch 1, turn. sc across (10)
FO, leave tail for sewing. Attach to top edges of tray.
👉 Ears should curve gently outward, not point straight up.
3. Bow (Pink, 2 Circles)
Circle (Make 2):
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc around (12)
- (sc, inc) around (18)
FO.
Overlap circles slightly. With pink yarn, wrap several times around center to pinch into bow shape. Sew to top right ear.
4. Nose (Yellow, Oval)
- Ch 4, sc in 2nd ch, sc in next, 3 sc in last.
- Work around other side: sc, 2 sc in last st (8).
- sc around (8). FO.
Sew to center of face.
5. Eyes (Black, Ovals)
Option A (embroidery): Satin-stitch two ovals directly onto face.
Option B (crochet):
- Ch 4, sc in 2nd ch, hdc in next, 3 sc in last.
- Work around: hdc, sc, sl st. FO.
Sew onto face.
6. Whiskers (Black)
Embroider 3 lines on each side of the face, angled outward.
✂️ Finishing Touches
- Shape ears firmly as you sew.
- Block tray lightly to flatten base and keep rim straight.
- Place bow slightly over the right ear for authentic Hello Kitty look.
🎀 Final Thoughts
Your Hello Kitty crochet tray is ready to shine! 💖 Use it as a catch-all dish, a display piece, or even a festive gift for any Hello Kitty fan. With its kawaii bow and simple embroidered details, it’s a perfect combination of practical and cute.
Make a set in different colors, or try using velvet yarn for an extra plush look!
