This easy crochet cat beanie is a perfect project for beginners. You only need to crochet a simple rectangle, fold it in half, and sew two sides to create a cute and cozy hat.
It is quick and fun and you will love the adorable result. Plus, it is a great way to practice your crochet skills and make something special at the same time.
About This Crochet Cat Beanie Pattern
- This hat with cat ears uses a simple crochet rib, which is easy to make.
- The pattern is designed for a woman's hat and fits a head circumference of 22 inches (55cm).
- The pattern can be easily adjusted to fit other sizes, making it suitable for everyone from kids to adults.
Pattern Details
- Skill Level - Beginner
- Yarn Weight - #4 worsted
- Hook Size - 5mm
- Finished Size - about 12 inches (30 cm) with a 19-inch (48cm) circumference.
- Time To Complete - An easy afternoon project
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Table of contents
- About This Crochet Cat Beanie Pattern
- Pattern Details
- Crochet Stitches
- Yarn and Hook Information
- Customize The Pattern
- Helpful Hat-Sizing Chart
- What You Will Need
- Finished Size & Gauge
- Stitches and Abbreviations Used - US Terms
- Pattern Notes
- Pattern Instructions
- Finishing
- More Free Crochet Patterns
- Learn To Crochet
- Stay Connected
- Comments
Crochet Stitches
This pattern uses basic stitches like chain stitch, single crochet, and slip stitch.
Front Loops (FLO) And Back Loops (BLO)
In this pattern, you will need to know the difference between the front or back loops of stitches. If you are not sure what this means, check out our blog post understanding front and back loops in crochet. It explains everything in a super easy way.
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Yarn and Hook Information
We use a #4 worsted multi-colored acrylic yarn with 11 WPI (wraps per inch) and a 5mm (H/8) crochet hook.
Customize The Pattern
You can crochet beanies using any yarn weight with a suitable hook size.
Depending on the yarn weight, you will need to adjust the number of stitches in the foundation chain to achieve the desired hat height.
Also, you will need to adjust the number of rows to get the desired circumference.
If you need a guide on average crochet beanie measurements read this knit and crochet hat size guide, it is very helpful.
Helpful Hat-Sizing Chart
Not sure what size hat to crochet? This free crochet hat size guide has you covered, with sizes from newborn to adult - perfect for planning your next crochet hat project with confidence.
Download your free Crochet Hat Size Guide (printable PDF)
Print it, save it on your phone, or keep it right next to you while crocheting.
What You Will Need
Yarn
#4 worsted multi-colored yarn with 11 WPI (wraps per inch)
- 273 yards (250 meters) of yarn
Hook
- 5mm (H/8)
Notions
- Tape measure
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Finished Size & Gauge
Finished Size
The finished size of this crochet cat bean is about 12 inches (30 cm) with a 19-inch (48cm) circumference.
Gauge
The gauge for this pattern is not crucial because you can customize the fit according to the pattern instructions.
Stitches and Abbreviations Used - US Terms
- ch- chain stitch
- sc - single crochet
- BLO - back loop only
- st/sts - stitch/stitches
- sl st - slip stitch
- hk - hook
- [ ] - at the end of a round indicates the number of stitches in that round
Pattern Notes
- The pattern instructions are for a head circumference of 22 inches (55.88cm). See notes for how to adjust the pattern for different sizes.
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Pattern Instructions
Foundation
Foundation - Ch 42. The length of the chain should be 12 inches (30cm). This is the height of the hat and includes the measurements for a fold-up band of about 2.5 inches (5cm).
NOTE:
If you would like a taller hat and make it like a slouch hat, increase the number of chains to your desired length. As a general rule, a slouch hat is about 2 inches (5cm longer).
If you would like a shorter hat (for a child/teen) decrease the number of chains to your desired length. The height of a child's hat is about 7.5 inches (19cm) and a teen's hat is about 8 inches (20cm), add an extra 1.9 - 2 inches (4.8 - 5 cm) for a fold-up band.
Row One
Row 1 - Single crochet into the 2nd chain from the hook, then make 1 single crochet in each stitch to the end, turn. [You should have 41 single crochet in this round.]
Abbreviated Version
Row 1 - Sc into the 2nd ch from the hk, 1sc in each stitch to the end, turn. [41sc]
Note: - If you have decreased or increased the number of stitches your stitch count will always be one stitch less than the number of foundation chains you made - eg if you made 52 chains, your stitch count would be 51 stitches, if you made 25 chains, your stitch count would be 24 stitches.
Round Two
Row 2 - Chain 1 (this is not counted as a stitch), single crochet into the back loop only (BLO) of each stitch to the end, turn. [41 single crochet in this round.]
Abbreviated Version
Row 2 - Ch1 (not counted as a st), sc in the BLO of each st to the end, turn. [41sc]
Repeat row 2 until your work measures 2.55 - 4 inches (6 - 10 cm) less than the head circumference. For this pattern, the finished piece measured 19 inches (48cm).
This measurement of 2.55 - 4 inches (6 - 10 cm) is called negative ease which will allow for the beanies to stretch and sit on the head without being too loose or too tight.
For a custom fit - before finishing the piece wrap it around your head and check for fit with the band folded up. If it feels too loose, undo a few rounds, and if it feels too tight add a few more.
After making the last row, do not cut the yarn, because you will use it to crochet the back seam.
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Finishing
Seam the ends - Fold the crochet piece in half so that the last row and the foundation rows meet and join the two together with a crochet slip stitch, cut the yarn, fasten off, and weave in the ends.
Arrange the piece so that the seam you just made sits in the center of the piece - this is the back seam.
Close the crown - Thread a length of yarn onto a darning needle and close one of the remaining openings with a running stitch - securing the yarn at both ends. Turn the piece inside out.
Create the ears - Measure and mark on each side of the beanie 3 inches (7.5 cm) from each side along the top of the crown, then measure 3 inches (7.62cm) down each side (see image below).
Then thread a needle with matching yarn and join the two marked points on each side with running stitches to create the ears.
Learn To Crochet
If you are new to crochet and would like to learn more. You might like these:
- Basic crochet stitches for beginners
- How to crochet for beginners
- Crochet terms and abbreviations
- How to read a crochet pattern for beginners
- How to read a yarn label
- How to hold yarn when crocheting
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