How to Make a Cat Stitch Cat Hat

Ah! Cat stitch! I keep seeing amazing cat stitch sweaters, cat stitch scarves and cat stitch blankets. Being a cat lover I decided it was time to try out the cat stitch for myself!

Since it’s getting cold outside, I just knew I had to make a cozy cat-stitch cat hat for my cat-loving boyfriend!

Although I’ve seen lots of cat stitch items over last few years, this is the first time I’ve actually tried it. I found a video to get started:

Using the multiple of 5, I made the chain long enough to fit loosely around my boyfriend’s head. 85 chains. I followed along with the video until I got the hang of it. I used 3 colors: light gray, dark gray and denim blue.

I wanted the hat to fold over at the bottom to keep his forehead warm and have enough space at the top to form the cat ears. Although I planned to sew the diagonal lines to shape the ears, we chose to leave them open.

Then, his little one wanted a hat just like daddy’s but pink, so I made her one too! This time, I experimented working in the round, so I didn’t have to sew it together. I also slipped stitched across the top, so no sewing at all.

I’ve had a few requests from friends and I also want a purple one for myself. So, I’m looking forward to working out an easy no-sew method to make this hat.

UPDATE: The new no-sew method to make this hat has been added below the original pattern.

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Cat Stitch Cat Hat Free Crochet Pattern

The Cat Stitch Cat Hat is purrfect to keep any cat lover warm and cozy this winter season. This hat is quick and simple to make and can be made in any size. A crochet project you’re sure to enjoy.

Large/man size hat shown.

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I love this Yarn (medium weight; 100% acrylic) in Gray Mist, Dark gray, Dark Country Blue.

You will need crochet hook size I-9 and a yarn needle.

Gauge: 12 single crochet x 15 rows = 4″.

This pattern uses US terminology.

Stitches and Terms Used: Chain (ch), double crochet (dc), dc cluster (tall dc 2 together stitch in same space)

This piece is worked as a flat rectangle.

START HERE

Chain 85. Or any multiple of 5. Chain should fit comfortably around head.

Row 1: Dc in 4^th ch from hook. *Skip 4 chains. [2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc] in next chain. Rep from * across. Until 6 chains remaining. Skip 4 and dc in each of last 2. Chain 3 and turn.

Row 2: Dc in 1^st dc. [2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc] in each Ch 1 space across. Dc in last dc, dc in top of ch 3 changing color on last loop of the dc. Chain 3 and turn.

Row 3: Dc in 1^st dc. *Dc cluster in space 2 rows back. [2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc] in ch 1 space. Repeat from * across. Dc cluster in space 2 rows back, dc in last dc, dc in top of ch 3. Ch 3 and turn.

Row 4: Dc in 1^st dc. [2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc] in each Ch 1 space across. Dc in last dc, dc in top of ch 3. Chain 3 and turn.

Repeat rows 2 – 4 until hat is desired height.

Fold the sides together and sew down the seam. Lay flat and sew straight across the top.

Cat Stitch Cat Hat No-sew Method

Here is how to make the cat stitch cat hat working in the round. It’s quicker and easier to make it this way. It gives an invisible vertical seam. Using slip stitch to close the top of the hat means no sewing is needed. If you struggle with color changes you can fasten off at the end of round 2. Join the new color in the chain 1 space. Weave in the ends as you go. Photos show an adult woman hat worn with the brim folded over.

START HERE

Chain 75. Or any multiple of 5. Chain should fit comfortably around head. Slip stitch in 1^st chain to make a circle.

Round 1: Dc in same chain, ch 1, 2 dc in same chain. *Skip 4 chains. [2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc] in next chain. Rep from * around. Skip last 4 chains. Careful not to twist your work. Slip stitch to join in top of 1^st dc.

Round 2: Slip stitch in chain 1 space and chain 2. Dc in same space, chain 1, 2 dc in same space. [2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc] in each ch 1 space around. Slip stitch to join in top of 1^st dc.

Round 3: Changing color, Slip stitch in chain 1 space and chain 2. Dc in same space, chain 1, 2 dc in same space. *Dc cluster in space 2 rounds back. [2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc] in ch 1 space. Repeat from * around. Dc cluster in space 2 rounds back and slip stitch to join in top of first dc.

Round 4: Slip stitch in chain 1 space and chain 2. Dc in same space, chain 1, 2 dc in same space. [2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc] in each ch 1 space around. Slip stitch to join in top of 1^st dc.

Repeat rounds 2 – 4 until hat is desired height. Ch 1. Lay hat flat. Slip stitch across through both thicknesses to close the top of hat. Fasten off and weave in ends.