Ingredients
- Worsted weight yarn (weight 4, medium), acrylic, about 55 yards total from one 170-yard per 100 g skein, in pumpkin orange plus a small amount of green or brown for the stem
- H-8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
- Yarn needle for weaving in the ends
- Small scissors
- One stitch marker (optional)
- Tape measure for checking the lower edge and your cat’s head measurement
- Small amount of polyester fiberfill for the optional stem
Instructions
- Begin with a magic ring, chain 1, and make 6 half double crochet stitches into the ring. Pull the yarn tail to close the center and join with a slip stitch in the first half double crochet.
- For Round 2, chain 1, work 2 half double crochet in each stitch around, and join with a slip stitch.
- For Round 3, chain 1, work 1 half double crochet in the first stitch, then 2 half double crochet in the next stitch. Repeat around and join with a slip stitch.
- For Round 4, chain 1 and repeat the sequence of 1 half double crochet in the next 2 stitches, then 2 half double crochet in the next stitch. Join with a slip stitch.
- For Round 5, chain 1 and work 1 half double crochet in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch.
- For Round 6, chain 1, repeat 1 half double crochet in the next 3 stitches, then 2 half double crochet in the next stitch. Join with a slip stitch.
- For Round 7, chain 1 and work 1 half double crochet in every stitch around. Join with a slip stitch.
- For Round 8, chain 1, work 1 half double crochet in every stitch around. Join with a slip stitch.
- For Round 9, chain 1, work 1 half double crochet in every stitch around, joining with a slip stitch.
- For Round 10, chain 1, work 1 single crochet in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch, fasten off, and leave a yarn tail long enough to weave in securely.
- Weave in the ends with a yarn needle. For the optional stem, chain 5, then work 4 slip stitches back along the chain, fasten off, and roll or fold into a small stem.
- Attach the stem to the crown with matching yarn.
Notes
The finished hat works best as a short, supervised seasonal accessory for your cat. Ensure a proper fit and do not leave your cat unattended while wearing the hat.
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
