How to Crochet a Cat Hat

Step-by-Step Guide

1. 1

   Step 1: Chain 4; Slip stitch in first chain made.

   This will make a ring to crochet into.
2. 2

   Step 2: Single crochet 7 into the ring

   ,,, (This will create the first ear hole.) Single crochet 10 more stitches in circle, chain 13, skip 4 stitches, re-attach using slip stitch, single crochet 3, slip stitch in first single crochet made.
   
   By now your hat should start to curve a little bit, which is what you want. , Note:
   You will be working into the 'ear hole' now, so you will be working in the space under it, but it's basically like working a normal stitch.
   
   Single crochet 16 in the 'hole'
   
   single crochet in each stitch until you hit the next ear hole, single crochet 16 in hole, single crochet 3, slip stitch in first single crochet made; cut yarn and tie off.
   
   Weave in yarn ends with yarn needle.Alternate explanation:
   Chain 1, single crochet in next 7 stitches.
   
   Single crochet 16 around chain of
   13.
   
   Single crochet in each stitch up to next chain.
   
   Single crochet 16 around chain of
   13.
   
   Single crochet in next 3 stitches, slip stitch in 1st single crochet made. , Now your little ball of fur is ready to get cozy in the cold times!
3. 3

   Step 3: use a slip stitch to join

4. 4

   Step 4: single crochet into first single crochet made: 7 single crochets.

5. 5

   Step 5: Chain 2

6. 6

   Step 6: work first half double crochet in same stitch as the chain 2; work 2 half double crochets in each stitch around in circle; slip stitch in first half double crochet made: 14 half double crochets.

7. 7

   Step 7: Chain 3

8. 8

   Step 8: double crochet in same stitch as the chain 3

9. 9

   Step 9: double crochet 2 in each stitch around

10. 10

    Step 10: slip stitch in first double crochet made: 28 double crochets.

11. 11

    Step 11: Chain 1

12. 12

    Step 12: single crochet 8 in circle

13. 13

    Step 13: chain 13

14. 14

    Step 14: skip 4 stitches

15. 15

    Step 15: re-attach using slip stitch.

16. 16

    Step 16: Chain 1

17. 17

    Step 17: single crochet 7 in circle.

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