1. Begin by making a magic ring with the main color yarn.
2. Round 1: Crochet 6 single crochets (sc) into the magic ring. Pull tight to close. (6 sts)
3. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around. (12 sts)
4. Round 3: *1 sc in next stitch, 2 sc in next stitch* repeat around. (18 sts)
5. Round 4: *1 sc in next 2 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch* repeat around. (24 sts)
6. Round 5: *1 sc in next 3 stitches, 2 sc in next stitch* repeat around. (30 sts)
7. Rounds 6-8: Sc in each stitch around. (30 sts)
8. Round 9: *1 sc in next 3 stitches, sc2tog* repeat around. (24 sts)
9. Round 10: *1 sc in next 2 stitches, sc2tog* repeat around. (18 sts)
10. Round 11: *1 sc in next stitch, sc2tog* repeat around. (12 sts)
11. Fasten off and weave in the end.
12. For ears (make 2): With contrast color yarn, chain 5.
13. Row 1: Starting in 2nd chain from hook, sc across (4 sts).
14. Row 2: Chain 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in last stitch (3 sts).
15. Row 3: Chain 1, turn, sc3tog (1 st).
16. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
17. Attach ears to the top edge of the circular coaster, evenly spaced, sewing securely with yarn needle.
18. Using contrast yarn and yarn needle, embroider simple cat face details such as eyes, nose, and whiskers.
19. Weave in all loose ends.
20. Your cat face coaster is ready to use!