Cuddly Cat Ears Beanie

Design by Marie Segares/Underground Crafter.

This simple cat ears beanie uses a fluffy soft yarn to make it extra cuddly. This pattern was designed for the Summer Stashbusting Crochet Challenge with Kickin’ Crochet. I’ve never had a gray cat but I love their elegant look!

Skills Used

• Basic crochet stitches: chain, double crochet, single crochet, slip stitch
• Crocheting flat in rows (for Cat Ears), crocheting in the round (for Beanie)
• Special stitch: sc2tog (includes written instructions and link to video tutorial)
• Joining with whipstitch (includes link to photo tutorial)

Finished Size: Child: 19” (48 cm) hat circumference x 7” (18 cm) height.

Materials

• King Cole Cuddles Chunky yarn (100% polyester, 1.75 oz/50 g, 137 yd/125 m) – 1 skein in 3141 Silver, or approximately 137 yd (125 m) in any bulky weight, polyester yarn.
• US Size H-8/5 mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.
• Bent tip yarn needle.

Skill Level: Easy