Crochet Cat Ear Hat Tutorial .Cute & Cozy Winter Hat for Adults, by anxin_crochet on YouTube. 36 min 31 s.
- Video length
- 36 min 31 s
- Time to do it
- 3 to 4 hours
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Check you can chain, single crochet and half double crochet. Practice a small swatch first so your tension is even before you start the hat.
Make a slip knot and chain enough stitches to fit around your head, roughly 50 to 56 cm for an adult. Join with a slip stitch to form a ring.
Work rounds of half double crochet or single crochet into the ring, adding a stitch marker at the start of each round so you do not lose your place.
Keep going in rounds until the tube reaches from your forehead to the crown, about 20 to 22 cm tall. Try it on as you go.
Shape the top by decreasing evenly across a few rounds. Work two stitches together at regular intervals until the opening closes.
Fasten off and weave the tail through the last stitches. Pull tight to close the crown and sew in the end with the tapestry needle.
Make the cat ears separately. Crochet two small triangles in the same yarn, working a few rows and decreasing to a point.
Fold the brim up and pin each ear in place on the front edge. Sew them down firmly with matching yarn so they stand up.
Turn the hat inside out and weave in all loose ends. Gently stretch the hat into shape and try it on.
Tips and common mistakes
Fluffy yarn hides stitches, so count your stitches every round to keep the hat even.
Make the ears slightly larger than you think, since they flatten when sewn onto the brim.
Use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round to avoid a spiralling seam.
Keep your tension loose on the brim so the hat stretches over your head.
Questions
Can a total beginner make this hat?
It helps to know chain, single crochet and half double crochet first. Practice those on a small swatch, then the hat is mostly repeating the same stitches in rounds.
How much yarn does an adult hat need?
One to two balls of fluffy yarn is usually enough for an adult beanie. Buy an extra ball in the same dye lot in case you run short.
How do I make the ears stand up?
Work the ears a little stiff and sew them along the folded brim with small, tight stitches. You can also slip a tiny piece of stiff felt inside each ear.
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