Cuddly Cat Ears Beanie

"This simple cat ears beanie uses a fluffy soft yarn to make it extra cuddly. This pattern was designed for the Summer Stashbusting Crochet Challenge with Kickin’ Crochet. I’ve never had a gray cat but I love their elegant look! Skills Used Basic crochet stitches: chain, double crochet, single crochet, slip stitch Crocheting flat in rows (for Cat Ears), crocheting in the round (for Beanie) Special stitch: sc2tog (includes written instructions and link to video tutorial) Joining with whipstitch (includes link to photo tutorial)"

Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(5) Bulky/Chunky (12-15 stitches for 4 inches)

Crochet GaugeThrough Rnd 3 in pattern = 4” (10 cm) diameter.

Finished SizeChild: 19” (48 cm) hat circumference x 7” (18 cm) height.

Materials List

• King Cole Cuddles Chunky yarn (100% polyester, 1.75 oz/50 g, 137 yd/125 m) – 1 skein in 3141 Silver, or approximately 137 yd (125 m) in any bulky weight, polyester yarn.
• US Size H-8/5 mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.
• Bent tip yarn needle.