Here is the purrrfect cat hat for Halloween! Or if you just happen to like black cats…. or any cats for that matter since this hat could be made in any color! I used to have a black cat named Romeo. He was my baby before I had my babies.
Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5-10: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 6-11: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
do not fasten off, begin on earflap as written below
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 7-12: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5: 2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 7: 2 DC in first, DC in next 12, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 8-13: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
do not fasten off, begin on earflap as written below
Size: Toddler/Preschooler
Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 8: 2 DC in first, DC in next 13, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 9-14: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
do not fasten off, begin on earflap as written below
Size: Child
Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7: 2 DC in first, DC in next 12, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 8: 2 DC in first, DC in next 13, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 9: 2 DC in first, DC in next 14, join, chain 2 (64 DC)
Round 10-15: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (64 DC)
do not fasten off, begin on earflap as written below
Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 6: 2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7: 2 DC in first, DC in next 12, join, chain 2 (56 DC)
Round 8: 2 DC in first, DC in next 13, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 9: 2 DC in first, DC in next 14, join, chain 2 (64 DC)
Round 10: 2 DC in first, DC in next 15, join, chain 2 (68 DC)
Round 11-16: DC in each around, join, chain 2 (68 DC)
do not fasten off, begin on earflap as written below
Chain 1, SC in next 10, chain 1, turn
Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC across (8 SC)
Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 5: SC across ( 6 SC)
Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 7: SC across (4 SC)
Row 8: Make 2 SC decreases, chain 1, turn
Row 9: SC decrease, fasten off, weave in ends
See picture in puppy hat pattern for second earflap placement
Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC across (8 SC)
Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 5: SC across ( 6 SC)
Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 7: SC across (4 SC)
Row 8: Make 2 SC decreases, chain 1, turn
Row 9: SC decrease, continue to SC around the entire edge of hat and earflaps. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Earflap 1:
Chain 1, SC in next 12, chain 1, turn
Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 8, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC across (10 SC)
Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 5: SC across ( 8 SC)
Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 7: SC across ( 6 SC)
Row 8: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 9: SC across (4 SC)
Row 10: Make 2 SC decreases, chain 1, turn
Row 11: SC decrease, fasten off, weave in ends
Earflap 2:
See picture in puppy hat pattern for second earflap placement
Chain 1, SC in next 12, chain 1, turn
Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 8, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC across (10 SC)
Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 5: SC across ( 8 SC)
Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 7: SC across ( 6 SC)
Row 8: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 9: SC across (4 SC)
Row 10: Make 2 SC decreases, chain 1, turn
Row 11: SC decrease, continue to SC around the entire edge of hat and earflaps. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Braided Tails: Cut 6 long strands of yarn, pull yarn halfway through last loop of the earflaps (you now have 12 strands). Knot, braid and knot again at the end of your braid. Trim ends of braided tails so yarn is even. Do this for both earflaps.
Cat Eyes: (make 2)
Magic ring, chain 1 and SC 8, join, ch 1 (8 SC)
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, ch 1 (16 SC)
Round 3: SC in first stitch, HDC in next, 2 DC, HDC, SC the rest of the way around.
Fasten off leaving long tail to sew onto hat.
Eye Pupil:
Chain 6, slip stitch in 2nd chain from hook, SC in next, HDC in next, SC, Slip Stitch in last, Now working on other side of chain, Sl St, SC, HDC, SC, Sl St in last.
Fasten off leaving long tail to sew onto eye.
Cat Nose:
Magic ring, chain 1 and make 6 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2: 2 DC in first stitch, 2 SC in each stitch the rest of the way around.
(the 2 DC will be the “point” at the bottom of the nose)
Fasten off leaving long tail to sew onto hat.
Stitch on mouth and whiskers with tapestry needle. View my video tutorial on how to stitch on a puppy mouth if you are having trouble.
Cat Ears (outer ear) make 2:
chain 11, SC in second chain from hook and rest of the way down chain, ch 1, turn
Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 6, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC across (8 SC)
Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 5: SC across ( 6 SC)
Row 6: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 7: SC across (4 SC)
Row 8: Make 2 SC decreases, chain 1, turn
Row 9: SC decrease, and continue to SC around edges of ear.
Cat Ears (inner ear) make d2:
chain 9, SC in second chain from hook and rest of the way down chain, ch 1, turn
Row 2: SC decrease, SC in next 4, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 3: SC across (6 SC)
Row 4: SC decrease, SC in next 2, SC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 5: SC across ( 4 SC)
Row 6: Make 2 SC decreases, chain 1, turn
Row 7: SC decrease, and continue to SC around edges of ear.
Can’t wait to see your version of this hat! Please feel free to post your creations to my Facebook Wall or tag me on Instagram (@repeatcrafterme or by using the hashtag #repeatcrafterme).
Little Miss is so squirmy and on the move these days that it’s hard to get a picture of her modeling my crochet hats! The picture is a little fuzzy but still cute 🙂
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Hi Sara, I found that the hat was little short! I added 3 more rows off DC . I used worsted weight yarn n 5.5 hook. Not a really tight crocheted! Love your patterns. Thanks so much for sharing!!!
Your cute little miss is showing the hat as a real model. I love your cat. Thanks foor designing and sharing this pattern.
With love, Margaret
you model is beautiful! the cat is funny!!! thank by share!
Thanks so much for sharing this pattern! I am making one for my grand-daughter for winter. One can never have enough hats!
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totally awesome! love Romeo's costume too lol 🙂 Pinning! appreciate your sharing the pattern!
Hi, I love this hat and really want to give it a go but I don't understand the ling/instructions. Could you possibly put a video on?
Super cute!
Always love your patterns, Sarah! Thanks again for another wonderful share.
Awesome pattern, thank you for sharing.
Hello Sarah!
Thank you very much for sharing your wonderful patters, they are really useful, can be followed easily.
However, I have just started crocheting, I have aready prepared some awesome hats for my baby boy and for my brother's son.
Thank you a lot,
Csilla
Here you can check my versions 🙂
http://szliva.blogspot.hu/2015/01/the-new-hobby-crocheting.html
I am a new crochet-er and I recently made your minion hat. It was so easy to follow your pattern, and the hat turned out really great! Thank you so much for sharing your patterns with all of us.
I want to make this hat for my daughter (she loved the minion hat, but it was for my aunt). I noticed the pattern is a little different – I loved the shape of the minion hat so can you tell me what the difference is? The last one worked so well, I want to just trust the pattern, but I thought I would at least ask. My daughter is super picky about how hats fit and she did love the feel of the minion one. Thanks so much!
Rachel
Do you crochet these hats and sell them already crocheted?
Thank you
Hi I crochet your cat hat in the preschool size, I would consider myself a tight crocheter but this hat turned out huge. I counted my stitches and they are correct. Has anyone had this problem?
I just want to say THANKS! Thank you so much for your free patterns, especially the crazy animal hats. My friends are loving them!
I was wondering about how much yarn is needed for the base 0-3 month hat or the 3-6 month hat. I have about 20 grams of a worsted weight left over from another project and am wondering if it will be enough?
Hi! Do you have a tutorial video for the earflaps? I’m kind of a beginner and I’m having a hard time getting the earflap started.
I got it. I was looking at the wrong pattern. Tks!
Love the look of this hat. However it does not state if it is for child or adult. I need adult size for college age granddaughter.
Thank you
I am wondering the circumference of the child size and adult size hats. Thank you.