It’s almost Halloween, and what better way to celebrate than with a cat ear beanie? Of course, these beanies aren’t just for Spooky Season—they’ll keep you warm all fall and winter long, and even into the spring. So grab your yarn and get ready to make some hats for the Halloween fans, cat ladies, and other cat lovers in your life!
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1. Black Cat Slouch Hat
This ribbed cat-ear beanie looks amazing in sparkly black yarn. For this project, you’ll need either size 6 super bulky yarn or two strands of worsted-weight yarn held together. This is a pretty good pattern for new crocheters, since it contains a video tutorial and you only need to know basic stitches plus the foundation single crochet. Plus, it’s easy to adjust the sizing so your hat will fit you perfectly!
2. Crocheted Cat Ear Hat
This cat ear hat features a fun basket-weave brim and, like the first hat in the round-up, can be made with size 6 yarn or with two strands of weight 4 yarn held together. Before you start this project, make sure you’re comfortable with the foundation double crochet, the front post double crochet, and the back post double crochet.
3. Kitty Ear Beanie
As long as you know the front-post and back-post double crochet stitches, this is a quick and simple project! It’s also quite meditative, the perfect craft for a cozy fall afternoon. Just grab some super-bulky yarn, or two skeins of worsted-weight yarn, and you’ll have an adorable cat ear beanie in time for Halloween.
4. Cuddly Cat Crochet Scoodie with Pockets
Need a cute cat accessory to keep you warm in the chill of winter? Check out this “scoodie”—a scarf and hood all in one! This project features not just cat ears, but also fun paws. And it’s quite customizable: You can make either a child or adult sized hood, and the scarf tails can be as long or as short as you’d like. To make one, you’ll need either size 6 super-bulky yarn or two balls of worsted-weight yarn (with the strands held together), plus knowledge of easy stitches and the magic circle and foundation single crochet. There are tutorials linked, and the pattern also includes helpful photos, so this is a good project for beginner crocheters who feel ready to branch out.
5. Anime Cat Hat
This anime-style cat hat is perfect for Halloween, Comic-Con, or just to show off your nerdy side while you stay warm this winter. The pattern includes instructions for one size of hat (teen/adult) and calls for worsted-weight yarn and simple stitches.
6. Messy Bun Cat Hat
This is the perfect beanie for when you have long hair and don’t want to shove it all into a hat. Whether you want to sport a bun or a ponytail while still staying warm, you can definitely do that with this messy bun cat hat! The hat is made with two strands of worsted-weight yarn held together, so as long as you know how to crochet the foundation half-double crochet and work in the front loop and back loop only, it’ll work up quickly. Plus, there are useful photos to guide you as you craft.
7. Classic Kitty Cat Hat
I love the two-tone ears on this cat ear beanie! To make one, you’ll need sport-weight yarn in your main cat color plus pink, and knowledge of the front-post and back-post double crochet stitches. The pattern includes one size that should fit teens and adults.
8. Neko Ear Warmers
If you’re not into full hats, here’s a project for you! These cat-ear ear warmers (say that three times fast!) is made with worsted-weight yarn and easy stitches, so it’s the perfect project for beginner crocheters.
9. Kitty Cat Hat
Here’s a quick and easy project that ends with you having a super cute hat! This cat ear beanie is made with worsted-weight yarn and is worked as a rectangle that’s then seamed into a hat. The pattern includes child/tween and teen/adult sizes, and you’ll be off to the races as soon as you make sure you’re comfortable with the extended half-double crochet, which is explained in the pattern.
10. Halloween Black Cat Hats
These hats can be made in five sizes, from infant through adult large, so the whole family can match this Halloween! The pattern calls for worsted-weight yarn and simple stitches, and even includes instructional photos, so the hats should be a breeze even for beginner crocheters.
11. Crochet Black Cat Hat
This adorably spooky hat features not just cat ears, but a whole cat face! Plus, the earflaps will keep you warm during Trick-or-Treating, and the tassels are a fun addition. The hat can be made in newborn through adult sizes, and all you’ll need is worsted-weight yarn and knowledge of basic crochet stitches.
12. Crochet Halloween Black Cat Hat
Here’s another cat ear beanie that features a cute cat face, this time with fun orange trim and an orange bow. This toddler sized hat is made with worsted weight yarn and easy stitches, plus the front-post and back-post double crochets, so it’s a great project if you feel ready to learn those techniques.
13. Hello Kitty Earflap Beanie
This hat is perfect for any Hello Kitty fans in your life. It can be made in four sizes, from newborn through toddler, and is made with worsted-weight yarn and simple stitches. I especially love its cozy earflaps and braided tassels!
14. Black Kitty Cat Hat
Want a hat that’s just as fuzzy as a real kitten? This is the pattern for you! You’ll need worsted-weight black yarn plus a fuzzy yarn like Lion Brand Fun Fur, and you’ll hold these two yarns together as you crochet. The hat is crafted with basic stitches, and you can make any of the five sizes from newborn through adult.
15. Crochet Cat Ear Beanie/Sack Hat
Here’s a very simple cat ear beanie—just crochet a rectangle and then sew it up! Once you place it on your head, voila! The ears appear. For this project, you’ll need a weight 3 lightweight yarn and knowledge of easy stitches plus how to work in the back loop only (which gives the beautiful ribbed effect!). There’s even a video tutorial, so this is a beginner-friendly pattern.
16. Easy Crochet Cat Beanie
Here’s a similar hat made of a rectangle seamed together. This one looks especially nice in multicolor yarn, and you can use any weight of yarn you want! The pattern includes stitch counts for worsted-weight yarn, and if you’re using another weight, just increase or decrease your rows and stitches to get the same size of rectangle. As long as you know how to crochet into the back loop only, this beanie will be a breeze!
17. The Binx Kitty Hat
This cat ear beanie looks great in black or grey, and it’s the perfect Halloween accessory. The ears are crocheted as part of the hat, so this is a good pattern if you prefer not to do a bunch of assembly. Once you’ve decided whether you’ll make a kid-size beanie or an adult-size one, just grab your worsted-weight yarn and make sure you know how to do the foundation half-double crochet and the crossed half-double crochet. There’s even a photo tutorial for the latter.
18. Cat Beanie
This beginner-friendly crochet cat ear beanie looks fantastic with stripes! The pattern includes one size, which fits adults, and only calls for easy stitches.
19. The Cat Ear Hat
Here’s another easy-peasy cat hat made from a rectangle. You’ll need worsted-weight yarn for the project, and using a speckled yarn like the designer gives a perfect fall look! This is a very meditative pattern since it’s just half-double crochet over and over in the back loops, which gives a lovely ribbed texture.
20. Cat Ear Beanie
Are you a visual learner? This is the pattern for you, since it’s in the form of a YouTube video! This cat ear beanie will be super cozy since it’s made with soft chenille yarn, and it works up quickly because it’s a rectangle crocheted with half-double crochets and then seamed together into a hat.
21. Cuddly Crochet Cat Ears Hat
This fun, child-size cat ear hat is made with soft King Cole Cuddles Chunky yarn, though you could also substitute a similar bulky yarn. For this project, you’ll only need to know easy stitches, and the pattern even links to a tutorial for the whip stitch, which you’ll use to attach the ears. As long as you’re comfortable working with fuzzy yarn, this is quite the beginner-friendly project.
22. Cute and Easy Crochet Cat Hat
With its ear flaps and thick ties, this is a wonderfully cozy hat for the fall. And it’s made with weight 5 chunky yarn for extra warmth, as well. The pattern includes ten sizes, from preemie through adult large, so the whole family can match!
23. Kitten Newborn Baby Hat
This newborn cat hat is super soft because it’s made with weight 4 chenille yarn. And the pattern is perfect for beginner crocheters because it calls for simple stitches and even includes a video tutorial!
This wraps up the free patterns in the round-up, so let’s move on to a few paid patterns. These are all well worth the price!
24. Puff Puff Purr Cat Ear Beanie
I love the beautiful puffed stripe design of this cat ear beanie! To make one, you’ll need two colors of aran-weight yarn—or a solid and a multicolor skein, for extra style! The pattern includes six sizes, from toddler through adult extra large, and you get all that for just $2.99.
25. Cat Ear Hat
The openwork design of this cat ear beanie is great for fall, and I love the bow accessory, too! The pattern calls for worsted-weight yarn and includes helpful instructional photos. This pattern can be purchased on Ravelry and costs $5.
26. Black and White Cat Hat
I’m in love with the two-tone contrast of this black and white cat ear beanie! The pattern is for an adult size hat, and you can buy it on Etsy for $4.99—and sometimes it’s on sale!
27. Waffles the Kitten Crochet Cat Beanie
True to its name, this cat ear beanie features a fun waffle-like design. You can also accessorize by adding bows, buttons, or any other notions. The pattern is for a teen/adult size and also includes a size chart for newborn through adult large versions. To make this hat, you’ll the pattern itself (available for $5 on Etsy), worsted-weight yarn, and knowledge of foundation single crochet and front-post double crochet.
So, which cat ear hats will you be making this Halloween season? Let us know in the comments!
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