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.
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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.
You are welcome to sell the items you make with this pattern, but please give me, Krazy Kabbage, a mention in your sales listing and provide a link to my website
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 4th 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 1st 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 1st 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 1st 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.
