Crochet Cat Ear Beanie/Sack Hat | Free Pattern & Tutorial

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See the free crochet cat ear beanie pattern and video tutorial down below or purchase an ad-free, printable PDF file of this pattern!

Today, we’re making a cozy crochet cat ear beanie. It’s easy, quick, and perfect for beginners! In just a few hours, you can whip up your very own warm crochet hat and this tutorial will walk you through every step!

It’s getting colder where I live, which means I need something to keep my head warm and cozy! This crochet cat ear beanie does exactly that, and it’s super cute! For my cat ear beanie, I used acrylic yarn, which made it really, really warm. You can also make it in wool for a warm and breathable option!

If you’re ready to try your hand at crochet a beanie with the rounded top, you should check out this ribbed beanie pattern! This is a similar pattern, but is slightly more complex, with it not being a perfect rectangle and having some more different stitches. It does use half double crochets like this sack hat, so it could be a good choice for your next project after this one!

This is one of the easiest things you can crochet! Basically, you make a rectangle, then sew along two sides to connect the ends and form the hat shape. It looks rectangular, but when you put it on your head, it’ll form these little ears!

Another pattern that is just a basic rectangle that you sew up are these fingerless gloves that are perfect for an absolute beginner! Since they are smaller than the cat ear beanie, it will work up faster and be even easier!

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Crochet Cat Ear Beanie Video Tutorial

You can follow along with my YouTube video to crochet your cat ear beanie! I have timestamps included to section the video and help you jump to any point you need to!

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Materials

• 80 grams of #3 or light weight yarn (Big Twist Renewal yarn in “Green”)
• 4mm Clover Amour crochet hook
• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• Stitch marker (optional)

Dimensions

*instructions to adjust the sizing included

Fits: 50 – 54 centimeters head circumference (19.7 – 21.3 inches)

Rectangle before joining sides (not stretching): 40 centimeters x 25.5 centimeters (15.7 x 10 inches)

Notes and Tips

• This crochet pattern uses US crochet terms
• Italicized notes tell you what to change to adjust the size
• The chain 1 at the beginning of each row does NOT count as a half double crochet
• Make sure the stitch count is the same for each row to ensure straight edges
• Line up your rows with stitch markers to make sewing easier and neater

Abbreviations

ch = chain

hdc = half double crochet

blo = back loop only

sl st = slip stitch

st = stitch

Crocheting a Rectangle

Foundation: Make a slipknot, ch 60+1

Note: For the perfect fit, make your chain the length from the crown of your head, down to your eyebrows, plus the width of the brim that will fold up. Do fewer chains for a shorter beanie or more chains for a longer beanie.

Row 1: hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across (60)

Row 2-66: ch1, turn, hdc blo across (60)

Note: Do fewer rows for a smaller size or more rows for a bigger size. To test if the beanie will fit you, fold up the brim and wrap the rows around your head. You should need to stretch it a little to fit.

Joining Sides

1. ch1, turn
2. Grab the rectangle from the middle and flip the bottom half up to lay under the top half
3. sl st across both layers through the front loop of each hdc on the top layer and through the bottom of each chain on the bottom layer

Closing the Top

1. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing (2-3 times the length of the top)
2. Fold it along the sl st seam and mark the fold at the top-left corner
3. Sew the top closed using the whip stitch, matching the ridges on the top and bottom layers
4. Tie a double knot to secure it

Finished Crochet Cat Ear Beanie

Hide the loose ends by pulling them inside the hat and weaving them under a few stitches using the yarn needle. Trim any excess yarn.

Turn the beanie inside out and fold up the brim. When worn, the beanie will form small ears at the top, which can be flattened or shaped as desired.