Crochet Cat Ear Beanie Pattern (Stand Out With Custom Ears)

Crochet a charming and cozy cat ear beanie with ease! This fun pattern features simple double crochet stitches and unique back loop detailing, creating adorable cat ears and a comfortable fit. Perfect for all skill levels, this adorable crochet beanie combines function and style, keeping you warm while adding a playful touch. Follow along and craft your own cute accessory!

Crochet Cat Ear Beanie Tutorial

Step-by-Step Crochet Pattern

Materials Needed:

Yarn
Crochet hook
Bobby pin or stitch marker
Yarn needle

Step 1: Creating the Initial Loop

Hold your yarn and use your two fingers to twist it.
Grab the yarn and pull it through to create a loop.
Insert your yarn into the loop and pull on the long string to tighten, but keep some space to avoid making it too tight.

Step 2: Creating the Foundation Chain

Yarn over and pull through the loop to create your first chain.
Repeat this process until the chain reaches 20 inches in length. Make sure to keep the chains relatively loose.
Measure the chain to ensure it's 20 inches long. The number of chains might vary depending on your tension.

Step 3: Starting the First Row

After reaching the desired length, add two extra chains for the edge.
Turn your work to the other side. You will notice bumps along the top; these are where you will insert your hook.
Yarn over and insert your hook into the third bump from the edge.
Yarn over and pull through the first loop (you will have three loops on your hook), yarn over and pull through the first two loops, yarn over once more and pull through the remaining two loops. This completes one double crochet (dc).
Mark the first stitch with a bobby pin.

Step 4: Completing the First Row

Continue making double crochets into each bump along the chain.
At the end of the row, count your stitches to ensure they match the number of chains.
Chain two at the end of the row.

Step 5: Starting the Second Row

Turn your work. This row will be double crochet back loops only.
Yarn over and insert your hook into the back loop of the third stitch from the chain.
Yarn over, pull through one loop, yarn over and pull through two loops, yarn over and pull through the remaining two loops. Mark the first stitch with a bobby pin.
Continue this pattern (dc back loops only) across the row.
Repeat this process until the length of your work measures half the circumference of your head (for example, 11 inches if your head circumference is 22 inches).

Step 6: Joining the Ends

Fold your work in half.
Insert your hook in the first stitch of both edges, working in the back loops only to make slip stitches.
Yarn over, pull through both loops and the loop on the hook, continue across the row.
Ensure the stitches are loose to prevent bunching.