Cuddly Cat Ear Hat Knitting Pattern
This adorable cat ear hat is perfect for keeping you cozy and stylish all winter long. The cute cat ears add a fun twist to a classic hat design, making it a purr-fect accessory for any cat lover.
Materials:
- Yarn: worsted weight yarn in orange (Approx. 200 yards/183 meters)
- Needles: US 8/UK 6/5mm knitting needles
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
Gauge:
18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches/10cm in stockinette stitch
Size:
One size fits most adults
Instructions:
- Cast on 80 stitches.
- Ribbing: Work in K2, P2 ribbing for 1.5 inches.
- Body: Switch to stockinette stitch (knit on right side, purl on wrong side) and knit every round until the piece measures 7 inches from the cast-on edge.
- Decrease: Round 1: *K8, k2tog; rep from * around. Round 2 and all even rounds: Knit. Round 3: *K7, k2tog; rep from * around. Round 5: *K6, k2tog; rep from * around. Continue in this manner, decreasing 8 stitches in every knit round until 8 stitches remain.
- Finishing: Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through remaining stitches and pull tight to close the top of the hat. Weave in all ends.
Put on your new cat ear hat, embrace your inner feline, and stay warm in style!