Knitted Cat Hat – Free Knitting Pattern

In this post, you will see a knitted cat hat – free knitting pattern.

The benefit of making a knitted cat hat is that you can make one in a few hours using bulky yarn and (US 11) 8 mm knitting needles.

Even with zero knitting experience, the free pattern and making-up photo tutorial will help you to make your cat hat to enjoy wearing in October.

Please scroll down to view the free knitted cat hat pattern, or grab the printable PDF in my shop here.

Kitty Hat Knit In Bulky Yarn

This hat will go with a casual outfit or be a part of a Halloween costume.

Knit with bulky weight yarn (with needle size US 11/8 mm) and knit flat on straight needles (not circular needles).

This is so it is easier for beginners to make in not a lot of time.

Cat Hat Knitting Pattern

Here is a cat hat pattern for you to try out!

Make a knitted hat (a versatile accessory) to wear in October or to a Halloween party.

This hat is a perfect first project for a beginner as it uses simple stitches.

Grab your ad–free printable PDF pattern in my shop here with all the necessary photographs.

Copyright Info

• Please do not copy, sell, redistribute, or republish this pattern. 
• If you wish to share this pattern, link to the pattern page only.
• You may sell items produced using this pattern.
• You must give pattern credit to Louise Bollanos/Handy Little Me as the designer.
• Do NOT use copyrighted photos for your product listing.
• For the copyright T&C, please read my Terms of Use.

Skill Level – Basic (Beginner Knitters)

Measurements/Sizes

This hat can be made in a range of sizes;

• Newborn – 3 months baby – Head circumference = 13-16″ / Finished length = 12″
• 1-3 years – Head circumference = 18-21″ / Finished length = 16″
• 5 to 12 years – Head circumference = 19-22″ /Finished length = 18″
• Teens to medium adults – Head circumference = 22-23″ / Finished length = 20″
• Large adult – CO 32 / Head circumference = 24-25″ / Finished length = 22″
• You may want to adjust the head circumference/finished length depending on the recipient of the hat.

Gauge

• 11 sts and 15 rows = in 4×4 inches/10×10 cm in stocking stitch.

The supplies you need…

Yarn

• 1 skein of Lion Brand Heartland Thick and Quick in the color Black Canyon 153.
• Bulky/Chunky/12-ply yarn- 125yd/142g/114m
• Any yarn that is bulky yarn weight (05).
• The Petite Wool from We Are Knitters is a great substitute. 
• More yarn substitutes can be found on Yarnsub.

Needles

• (US size 11) 8 mm knitting needles

Notions

• Tape measure
• Darning needle/tapestry needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations

• Beg – Begin(ning)
• CO – Cast on
• Cont – Continue(ing)
• K – Knit
• P – Purl
• Rem – Remaining
• Rep – Repeat
• St(s) – Stitch(es)
• St, St – Stockinette stitch (stocking stitch)
• RS – Right side
• WS – Wrong side

Stitch patterns

2×2 ribbing

• Row 1 (RS) – *K2, P2 – rep from * to the end of the row.
• Row 2 (WS) – *K2, P2 – rep from * to the end of the row.

Stockinette St (Stitch)

• Row 1 (RS) – Knit.
• Row 2 (WS) – Purl.

Pattern Instructions

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• How to knit a hat for complete beginners (+ video tutorial)
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Could you share your work with us?

If you enjoyed making the knitted cat hat, I’d love to see yours on Instagram; tag me @handylittleme or #handylittleme.

If you are on Facebook, stop over to the handylittleme Facebook group and share a photo.

I’d love to see your work.

Happy knitting!