Crochet an iconic cat ear hat. Using shocking pink with Red Heart Super Saver, you are bound to turn heads. This is great for beginners and beyond. Fast and easy to crochet with new sewing involved.
Below are photographic and video tutorials showing how the sample looks, folded and crocheted along the sides. This is the Crochet Cat Ears Pattern.
In This Article
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Materials
- Regular yarn that isn't fluffy. People tend to get confused about the colours if they are changing, a solid colour yarn is best for learning.
- Suggested yarns are Red Heart Super Saver or Bernat Super Value Yarn.
Tools
- If you are unsure, a regular yarn like Red Heart Super Saver or Bernat Super Value with a 5.5 mm / I/9 crochet hook will be great.
Instructions
- Choose a crochet hook that matches the yarn suggestion.
- Learn how to hold the yarn in the yarn feeding hand.
- How to create a slip knot.
- How to hold the crochet hook and rotate it for easy crochet stitching.
- How to chain.
- How to single crochet.
- How to half double crochet.
- How to double crochet.
- How to treble crochet.
Suggested patterns to try your new skills:
Notes
There is no need to speed through the process. Take your time and enjoy the stitching journey.
Yarn Details
Red Heart Super Saver. 198 g / 7 oz, 333 meters / 364 yards
- A - Shocking Pink - ½ Ball
Hook: 5 mm / H/8
Gauge: 14 sc and 15 rows = 4” [10 cm]Size: Average Adult
Abbreviations
- Beg = Begin(ning)
- BLO = Back Loop Only
- Ch(s) = Chain(s)
- Hdc = Half Double Crochet
- Rep = Repeat
- RS = Right Side
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
Try A Different But Similar Hat
This other hat is higher-end, with a blend of Merino Wool and Acrylic yarn.
Instructions
Ch 65. There are no stitch multiples.
1st row: RS. 1 hdc 2nd ch from hook. 1 hdc in each ch across. Turn. 64 hdc.
2nd row: Using only BLO for the row. Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st across. Turn. 64 hdc blo.
Rep 2nd row until 8.5” is complete and lays flat. Fasten off.
Note: The hat appears to stretch to your head due to the stitchwork. It will seem small, but once it’s attached to the sides, it will work out.
You may not want to weave in your ends before your test, so you can either add more rows if it's too tight or subtract some if the fit is too loose.
You will end up with a flat panel that is 17.5” long (larger size) x 8” wide, unstretched.
Single crochet the two edges together. See pictures below.
Photographic Tutorial
The panel is just a folded rectangle. Let's begin.
Use the back hump of the chain for a much better look at the edging as it will be evident in this project.
For the remainder of the project, use the back loops only to half double crochet across the row. It will create the elasticity that is needed for the hat.
The texture will be really beautiful, and the stitch definition terrific.
You will be creating a flat panel, and the measurements are 17.5" long with the chain count provided and 8" wide without forcing any stretch.
Fold over lengthwise, then crochet up each side from the edge to the fold.
Single crochet both edges together from the edge to the fold area. Repeat for the other side.
Weave in your ends. If you are doing the longer version, you will fold up the hat's brim when you wear it.
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