Easy Crochet: Cat Ears Beanie Tutorial (Step-by step- for beginners), by missadarose on YouTube. 16 min 2 s.
- Video length
- 16 min 2 s
- Time to do it
- 2 hours
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Measure around your head and note the height you want the beanie to sit, from forehead to crown. Subtract a little for stretch.
Chain a length equal to your head measurement. This chain becomes the long side of your rectangle.
Work rows of half double crochet back and forth until the piece is as tall as your head measurement. Keep your tension even.
Fold the rectangle in half with the right sides facing. Slip stitch or whip stitch the short ends together to form a tube.
Turn the tube right side out. Thread yarn through the top edge and pull tight to close the crown.
Lay the closed beanie flat so the seam sits at the back. Pinch the two top corners outward to form the cat ears.
Sew each ear in place with a few stitches through the base so it holds its shape. Weave in all loose ends.
Try the beanie on and adjust the ear size or position with extra stitches if needed.
Tips and common mistakes
Make a small test swatch first so the finished beanie fits your head without stretching too much.
Keep the seam at the back center so the ears sit evenly on both sides.
Use the same yarn weight and hook as the pattern for the closest fit.
Weave in ends on the inside so they do not show on the outside.
Questions
Do I need to know many crochet stitches?
No. You mainly need chain, half double crochet and slip stitch. These are basic beginner stitches.
How much yarn does a beanie take?
One skein of medium weight yarn is usually enough for an adult beanie. Buy a little extra if you want a folded brim.
Can I make this for a child?
Yes. Measure the child's head and make the rectangle shorter and narrower to match.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
