Crochet Cat Beanie Pattern

Skill Level: Beginner Materials Needed:

  • Worsted weight yarn in main color (MC) for the beanie
  • Small amounts of yarn in contrasting colors (CC) for cat’s features (eyes, nose, ears)
  • Crochet hook (size appropriate for your yarn choice)
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors

Finished Size: One size fits most adults/teens (adjust hook size and yarn weight for different sizes)

Instructions:

Beanie:

  1. Begin with a magic circle (or ch 4 and join with a slip stitch to form a ring).
  2. Round 1: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), work 9 hdc into the ring, join with a slip stitch to the top of the beginning ch-2. (10 hdc)
  3. Round 2: Ch 2, hdc in the same stitch, 2 hdc in each stitch around, join. (20 hdc)
  4. Round 3: Ch 2, hdc in the same stitch, 1 hdc in the next stitch, 2 hdc in the next stitch; repeat from * to * around, join. (30 hdc)
  5. Round 4: Ch 2, hdc in the same stitch, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 stitches, 2 hdc in the next stitch; repeat from * to * around, join. (40 hdc)
  6. Rounds 5-10: Ch 2, hdc in each stitch around, join.
  7. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Ears (make 2):

  1. Begin with a magic circle (or ch 4 and join with a slip stitch to form a ring).
  2. Round 1: Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch), work 6 sc into the ring, join with a slip stitch to the first sc. (6 sc)
  3. Round 2: Ch 1, sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch; repeat from * to * around, join. (9 sc)
  4. Rounds 3-4: Ch 1, sc in each stitch around, join.
  5. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly:

  1. Sew the ears onto the top of the beanie, evenly spaced.
  2. Embroider or attach contrasting yarn to create the cat’s eyes, nose, and mouth.

Finishing:

  1. Weave in any remaining yarn ends.
  2. Try on your cat beanie and adjust as needed.

This easy and quick crochet cat beanie pattern is perfect for beginners and allows you to create a cute and cozy accessory in no time. Customize the colors to make it your own and enjoy your adorable creation!