Are you looking for your new favorite crochet cat beanie pattern? Today, I’m excited to share this comprehensive list of the best crochet beanie patterns. These free patterns are beautifully designed and suitable for both beginners and experienced crocheters. All of these hats look great, so find your favorite pattern now!
Favorite Crochet Cat Beanie Patterns
Crochet beanies are easy to make and will keep you warm all winter long! Crocheting a hat is not only fun, but it can also be very rewarding – especially when you find a fun new pattern to try.
In this post, I’ve curated a list of free hat crochet patterns that I know you’ll love. I selected these particular patterns because they are some of my favorite crochet beanie patterns. In fact, I’ve made a few of them myself!
All these crochet beanie patterns are suitable for beginner crocheters and use the basic crochet stitches. If you are not familiar with some crochet stitches, then here might be a great place to start.
Some crochet patterns will even include links to free crochet videos that show you how to crochet each stitch. They are quick to crochet, too – making these crochet hats a great weekend project for you crocheters out there.
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And then, why not crochet a scarf to go with that hat? Here is my favourite easy infinity scarf pattern.
Best Yarn For Crochet Beanies
To crochet these beanie hat patterns, you’ll need some yarn. The crochet hat patterns in this list use a range of yarn weights, from fingering weight to super-bulky weight yarn.
When shopping for yarn, I like to look for soft acrylic yarn or washable wool-blend yarn. Some of my favourite acrylic yarns are Bernat Super Value yarn , Caron Simply Soft Yarn and Starlette yarn.
My Favorite Crochet Hooks
And, of course, you’ll need a crochet hook. My favourite crochet hooks are ergonomic crochet hooks from Furls. They are suitable for beginners, and are very easy to use.
I also love these aluminum ergo 12 set from MW Wright. I find them very comfortable and easy to work with!
How to Measure for Crochet Hat Patterns
Are you giving a crochet hat or beanie as a gift? You’ll need to know what size to make before you start crocheting.
If at all possible, it’s best to measure the circumference of the intended recipient’s head. Then, you can reference the pattern to figure out what size to make.
Depending on the pattern, you may be able to adjust the length or “slouchiness” of your beanie.
For more sizing information, please read the crochet hat size chart below. (This chart references the Craft Yarn Council’s industry guidelines for pattern designers.)
| Age | Head Circumference |
|---|---|
| Preemie | 9–12 in (23–30.5 cm) |
| Baby | 14–16 in (35.5–40.5 cm) |
| Toddler | 16–18 in (40.5–46 cm) |
| Child | 18–20 in (45.5–51 cm) |
| Teen | 20–22 in (51–56 cm) |
| Small Adult | 21–23 in (53–58.5 cm) |
| Larger Adult | 22–24 in (56–61 cm) |
Now, down to business
15 Crochet Cat Beanie
Go through these crochet cat beanie, and be sure to let us know which one you loved and decided to make.
1. Cat Ear Beanie
A super cute and easy Cat Ear Beanie made from a rectangle, The Binx Kitty Hat is a Free Pattern here on the blog!
For this crochet Cat Beanie, the recommended yarn is Lion Brand Basic Stitch, a category 4 worsted weight yarn.
2. Crochet Cat Hat
This super simple crochet cat hat gives you adorable cat ears on a cozy hat. You can make these cat ear hats in kid and adult sizes. These make great mommy-and-me hats. Or just make them for everyone you know who wants to wear cat ears around town. Read more…
3. Crochet Cat Ear Beanie
This is a very fast and simple crochet cat beanie. Worked with ribbing rows, you will be done before you know it. Read more…
4. Crochet Cat Beanie
The thick band and alternating colors on this crochet cat hat make it unique and full of spunk! This free crochet cat beanie pattern is available over on GeGe Crochet’s blog.
5. Cat Crochet Scoodie
About the pattern:
- US – K, 6.5 mm hook
- US – H, 5.0 mm hook
- Main Color: 630 – 945 yds worsted weight yarn (held doubled), OR half that quantity super bulky weight yarn (Caron Simply Soft in Grey Heather shown)
- Contrast Color: 30 yds worsted weight yarn (Bernat Cottontots (discontinued) in White shown)
- Stitch markers or scraps of yarn
- Gauge: 10 dc x 6 rows = 4 inches
- Sizes: The scarf is custom sized for the recipient, made to their arm span or height (plus a couple inches if it’s for a child, so they can grow). The hood is written in two sizes, Child/Tween and Adult. The pattern is written for the Child size with changes for the Adult size in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to both sizes.
- For instructions on any stitches or techniques used in this pattern, such as the FDC (foundation double crochet), seamless join, or Magic Circle, please see the Video Tutorials Page.
6. Kitty Ear Beaine
Cayla Mullins designed this free Kitty Ear Beanie pattern. Crocheted with bulky yarn, it’s thick and oh so warm! You can download the crochet cat hat pattern from her Ravelry store here.
7. Crochet Cat Beanie
What crochet cat hat pattern list would be complete without a messy bun? This messy bun cat hat was designed by Crushing Crochet and can be downloaded from ravelry here.
8. Chunky Crochet Car Beanie
Pattern includes pictures, gauge, abbreviation key, stitch count and extra notes to help explain. If you have any questions about the pattern please feel free to contact us through Etsy convo.
9. 3 crochet pussy cat hats
Let’s make a crochet pussy hat and take our winter outfits to the next level! All of these sweet beanies in this post will make the ultimate gift for a cat lover, that we all surely have in our lives!
These fun beanies are super easy to make and some of them are even worked in one piece. What’s more, you can easily adjust them to any size you want, from for instance a small beanie for a toddler, up to an adult size.
Don’t forget the most important thing, that is to have lots of fun! Read more
12. 6 Crochet Cat Beanie
I decided to add more to the bag. You cannot get enough of crochet cat beanies.
What’s so great about themed free crochet hat patterns? Well, lots, really. Firstly, they’re very attractive and a lot of fun – you can make them as beautiful or as whimsical as you like. Of course, cats are an amazing crochet topic as well, with so many of us crocheters being cat people as well…Read more…
so…What Next?
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Be sure to share this post with some other cat lovers that you know will definitely love this post.
I will be making myself a few crochet cat beanies to gift to friends and family! Because they do make the perfect crochet gift
