If you’re looking for a super cute fall hat, then this kitty cat hat crochet pattern is perfect! It makes an adorable addition to any outfit, and could even be used with a Halloween costume. This pattern is quick and easy to crochet and suitable for anyone!
Kitty Cat Hat Crochet Pattern
Supplies
Worsted Weight Yarn
Here are some of my favorites:
Wool of the Andes
Swish Worsted Weight
Simply Alpaca Aran
Brava Worsted
Size I (5.5 mm) Crochet Hook
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Abbreviations
Ch: chain
St: stitch
Sl: slip
Hdc: half double crochet
Check out my crochet stitch how-to page for step-by-step directions
Sizes
Newborn to 3 Months (13”)
3 to 6 Months (15”)
6 to 12 Months (17.75”)
12 to 24 Months (19”)
Gauge
Approximately 2.5 stitches per inch in half double crochet. Please check your gauge and adjust hook size as needed.
Notes
- This hat is worked seamlessly. After round 1, place a marker and move it up as you work. You will join your work before the last round of the hat, and again before fastening off.
- There are two sizes for the ears — one smaller and one larger. I like to use the smaller ones on sizes newborn through 12 months, and the larger ones on the 12 to 24 months and up. This is my preference so you can choose what you prefer. :)
You can also get an ad-free PRINTABLE PDF version of this pattern that includes toddler and adult sizes.
Black Cat Crochet Hat Pattern
Hat (newborn to 3 months)
Ch 2.
Round 1: 10 hdc in 2nd chain from hook. (10 sts)
Round 2: *2hdc in next st; repeat from * around. (20 sts)
Round 3: *hdc in next st, 2hdc in next st; repeat from * around. (30 sts)
Round 4: *hdc in next 14 sts, 2hdc in next st; repeat from * around. (32 sts)
Round 5-9: *hdc in next st; repeat from * around. (32 sts)(Note: this is where you can adjust the length. If you’d like it shorter or longer, work fewer or more rounds.)
Sl st in next st, ch 1.
Round 10: Hdc in same st, *hdc in next st; repeat from * around. (32 sts)
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Ears (smaller hat sizes)
Ch 2.
Round 1: 4hdc in 2nd chain from hook. Join to first st. (4 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1. Hdc in same st, 2hdc in next st, hdc in next st, 2hdc in next st. Join to first st. (6 sts)
Round 3: Ch 1. 2hdc in same st, *2hdc in next st; repeat from * around. Join to first st. (12 sts)
Round 4: Ch 1. Hdc in same st, *hdc in next st; repeat from * around. (12 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail to secure ears to hat.
Using a tapestry needle and the yarn tail on the ear, secure ears to the top of the hat.
Ears (larger hat sizes)
Ch 2.
Round 1: 4hdc in 2nd chain from hook. Join to first st. (4 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1. 2hdc in same st, *2hdc in next st; repeat from * around. Join to first st. (8 sts)
Round 3: Ch 1. 2hdc in same st, *2hdc in next st; repeat from * around. Join to first st. (16 sts)
Round 4: Ch 1. Hdc in same st, *hdc in next st; repeat from * around. (16 sts)
Round 5 (Optional: if you’d prefer the ear to be a tiny bit taller): Repeat round 4.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail to secure ears to hat.
Using a tapestry needle and the yarn tail on the ear, secure ears to the top of the hat.
Hat (3 to 6 months)
Ch 2.
Round 1: 10 hdc in 2nd chain from hook. (10 sts)
Round 2: *2hdc in next st; repeat from * around. (20 sts)
Round 3: *hdc in next st, 2hdc in next st; repeat from * around. (30 sts)
Round 4: *hdc in next 4 sts, 2hdc in next st; repeat from * around. (36 sts)
Round 5-10: *hdc in next st; repeat from * around. (36 sts)(Note: this is where you can adjust the length. If you’d like it shorter or longer, work fewer or more rounds.)
Sl st in next st, ch 1.
Round 11: Hdc in same st, *hdc in next st; repeat from * around. (36 sts)
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Follow directions for the ears.
Hat (6 to 12 months)
Ch 2.
Round 1: 10 hdc in 2nd chain from hook. (10 sts)
Round 2: *2hdc in next st; repeat from * around. (20 sts)
Round 3: *hdc in next st, 2hdc in next st; repeat from * around. (30 sts)
Round 4: *hdc in next 2 sts, 2hdc in next st; repeat from * around. (40 sts)
Round 5: *hdc in next 19 sts, 2hdc in next st; repeat from * around. (42 sts)
Round 6-12: *hdc in next st; repeat from * around. (42 sts)(Note: this is where you can adjust the length. If you’d like it shorter or longer, work fewer or more rounds.)
Sl st in next st, ch 1.
Round 13: Hdc in same st, *hdc in next st; repeat from * around. (42 sts)
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Follow directions for the ears.
Hat (12 to 24 months)
Ch 2.
Round 1: 10 hdc in 2nd chain from hook. (10 sts)
Round 2: *2hdc in next st; repeat from * around. (20 sts)
Round 3: *hdc in next st, 2hdc in next st; repeat from * around. (30 sts)
Round 4: *hdc in next 2 sts, 2hdc in next st; repeat from * around. (40 sts)
Round 5: *hdc in next 7 sts, 2hdc in next st; repeat from * around. (45 sts)
Round 6-13: *hdc in next st; repeat from * around. (45 sts)(Note: this is where you can adjust the length. If you’d like it shorter or longer, work fewer or more rounds.)
Sl st in next st, ch 1.
Round 14: Hdc in same st, *hdc in next st; repeat from * around. (45 sts)
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Follow directions for the ears.
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Tammy
What size hook did you use? I am making this for a 6 month old
Nevermind…..found it. Size I (5.5mm). Sorry for the bother