Crochet Cat Ear Sun Shade Pattern
This adorable crochet sun shade features cat ears for a fun and stylish look. It can be crocheted in a single color for a minimalistic design that will still make a statement. Follow the instructions below to create your very own cat ear sun shade.
Materials
- Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (UK Aran weight) in the color of your choice
- Hook: US H/8 (5.00mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
Abbreviations
- ch - chain
- sc - single crochet
- hdc - half double crochet
- dc - double crochet
- sl st - slip stitch
Instructions
- Start with a magic ring.
- Round 1: Ch 2, 8 hdc into the ring, join with a sl st to the first hdc (8 sts).
- Round 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st around, join with a sl st to the first hdc (16 sts).
- Round 3: Ch 2, *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st, repeat from * around, join with a sl st to the first hdc (24 sts).
- Rounds 4-8: Ch 2, hdc in each st around, join with a sl st to the first hdc (24 sts).
- Round 9: Ch 2, *hdc2tog, 1 hdc in the next 2 sts, repeat from * around, join with a sl st to the first hdc (18 sts).
- Round 10: Ch 2, *hdc2tog, 1 hdc in the next st, repeat from * around, join with a sl st to the first hdc (12 sts).
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
- Attach yarn to one of the bottom corners of the shade.
- Chain a length that will fit comfortably under your chin (adjust as needed), sl st to the other corner to create a strap.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Your crochet cat ear sun shade is now complete! Wear it out in the sun to protect your face while looking cute and stylish with the cat ears.