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.

This pattern is available for FREE on my blog HERE.

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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)

Skill Level
Easy

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.

Gauge
Through Rnd 3 in pattern = 4” (10 cm) diameter. For best fit, always check your gauge.