Crochet Cat Hat: 18 Free Patterns
It is time for some adventures in the land filled with your pets! I have gathered the best crochet cat hat-free patterns and am so excited to share these with you!
These best cat hat crochet patterns are super cute and easy to make, even for beginners. Irrespective of the season, there is a project for everyone.
Crochet Cat Hat Free Patterns
This roundup consists of 18 amazing projects. These patterns are grouped into different seasons to help you pick a hat for your hat. I hope you find something you love.
How to Crochet Cat Hats
Making your first Cat hat crochet pattern should be fun! Get your materials together and have a look at these collections of tiny hats.
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The Best Crochet Stitches For Cat Hats
To make hats for your pets, you need the basic crochet stitches! The good news is that it’s nothing complex. Most patterns listed below use either one or a combination of the following stitches:
Half double crochet stitch
Double crochet stitch.
Selecting Yarns For Crochet Cat Hats
Crochet cat hats mostly use just a few yards of yarn, making them the perfect scrap-busting project. 99% of patterns in this round-up use worsted weight yarn (#4), and the remaining uses DK weight (#3).
You can accessories your cat hats with poms or add ties. But remember, safety first!
Crochet Cat Hat Patterns
I have gathered these amazing free crochet cat hat free patterns according to the season and festivities. I hope you love these projects.
Note: Just like normal human hats, cat hats have to fit. Some cats are a bit picky about wearing accessories. Remember not to force them to wear them. And be watchful so the cats do not harm you when you wear these crochet hats.
Christmas/Festive Crochet Cat Hat Free Patterns
Small Elf Hat - Free Crochet Pattern
- Your Christmas family picture will look adorable with your cat dressed in this adorable Elf cat hat!
- Yarn - Made with worsted weight yarn and a 5 mm crochet hook. You can also make a pom for added elegance.
- Depending on your cat's size, you could go up or down a hook size to adjust it.
- The finished Cat hat measures about 11" in circumference and 10.5"
- This pattern will fit a Cat with a head circumference of 10" - 13" for a cat weighing approximately 10 lbs.
Free Crochet Cat Santa Hat Pattern
- This Santa Cat Hat is the perfect last-minute project, using up scrap yarns, and perfect for cute photos.
- Yarn - Worsted weight yarn in about 80 yards
- Fits an adult cat, 4.5 inches in diameter x 7 inches in height (with pom pom)
- Difficulty = Beginner
Santa hat for cat pattern
- A fun croceht hat perfect for Christmas! Can you sport the reindeer ears?
- Perfect project for the season.
- Finished measurement = 24cm.Yarn - DK weight.
Crochet Cat Turkey Hat
- It's time for a cute Thanksgiving hat for the Cats.
- Yarn - Made with worsted weight yarn and a 5 mm crochet hook. You can also make a pom for added elegance.
- The finished Cat hat measures about 11" in circumference and 10.5".
Crochet Spring Cat Hat's
Viking Cat Hat pattern
- How about a Viking hat for kitties?
- This hat is designed in two sizes. The smaller one fits 8 to 9 pound cat and the larger one fits my 14 pounder.
- Yarn = Any worsted weight yarn in colors of your choice.
- You will also need a small amount of polyester stuffing or scraps of yarn for stuffing the horns.
Cats In Hats - Feline Fox
- Feline Fox is a fun project perfect for a disguise costume.
- Yarn = medium-weight
- Difficulty = Intermediate.
Crochet Dinosaur Cat Hat
- I love the cute Dinosaur custom!
- The added ties make this so cute and practical.
- You can customize the hat by varying the colors.
- Yarn - Worsted-weight yarn in the color of your choice.
- Difficulty - Beginner
Bunny Crochet Cat Hat Free Pattern
- This is one of the cutest croceht hats I have seen!
- The Bunny crochet cat hat is just the perfect Easter custom.
- Yarn - Worsted weight yarn.
Crochet Summer Cat Hat Pattern
Crochet Cat Unicorn Hat
- If you have cats that love hats, this unicorn hat is a must-make custom!
- This will brighten up the party!
- Yarn - Worsted weight. Think about this hat as the perfect scrap-busting project.
Cat Crown pattern
- It's time to crown your cat who probably loves to get your attention by playing with your wips and yarn!
- This crochet crown can also be turned into a cat toy.
- Yarn - Made using worsted weight yarn.
Duchess Cat Tiara pattern
- How about a quick project for the cat-loving ladies? This is not just a crown/Tiara; it can also be used as a neck collar.
- This cute pattern is perfect for using up leftover skeins!
- Difficulty = Beginner-friendly.
- Yarn = Worsted weight yarn.
- The pattern is a video tutorial.
Crochet Cat Hat Perfect For Fall
Crochet Bucket Hat for Cats
- This is a cute croceht hat that can be made at a sitting. I love the fit of this one.
- Yarn = uses worsted weight yarn.
- A top-down crochet hat with easy crochet stitches and only 8 rounds!
- Difficulty - Beginner.
Crochet Flower Cat Hat Pattern
- This flower hat is the perfect transition project into fall. I love how unique it is.
- You need different pieces joined together after which the stem is made and joined together.
- Yarn - Made using worsted weight yarn.
Figaro Frog Cat Hat - Catventurous Crochet
- Are you ready for some fun adventures with yarn?
- Difficulty = Beginner friendly
- Yarn - Worsted weight yarn
- Sizes - comes in two different sizes.
- The pattern is available in written (paid) and video (free) versions.
Crochet Halloween Cat Hat Ideals
Tabitha Witch's Cat Hat
- Let's start with Tabitha Crochet's Witch hat.
- I love that this one is a video tutorial, a perfect project for anyone who prefers a visual pattern.
- Yarn: Any 3 weight.
- Please note that because of the construction of this hat, your cat's safety comes first! Make sure to always. supervise your cats at all times to prevent them from coming into harm.
Pumpkin Crochet Hat Pattern
- This will make a great Halloween custom.
- Yarn - Worsted weight yarn
- Difficulty - Beginner
Crochet Winter Cat Projects
Hennin Cat Hat pattern
- Getting a pattern that considers the whole animal can be challenging.
- This hat covers the head and the ears, the perfect project for colder days.
- A one-size pattern - measures 8" when made using DK weight yarn.
Lovey Cat Hat pattern
- Okay, this makes this cat so cute and warm. This project also comes with a matching sweater.
- It works up quickly and it’s a fun addition to your cat’s wardrobe!
- It's time to get hooking and keep your kitties warm!
- Difficulty = Easy
- Yarn = Made with DK weight yarn.
- Finished measurement = Neck = 10". Height = 15"
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