Stretchy Cat Ear Beanie/Sack Hat Crochet Tutorial

Written Pattern: vivcrochets.com/cat-ear-beanie/
Hey everyone! I'm super excited to share this project with you today: a cozy cat ear beanie. It's easy, quick to do, 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.
Materials:
Big Twist Renewal Yarn in "Green"
- Weight: Light (3)
- Fiber: 100% Recycled Acrylic
- Approximate total weight: 80g
4.0 mm Clover Amour Crochet Hook: amzn.to/3noE9mz
Yarn Needle: amzn.to/3CuwV8A
Scissors: amzn.to/43G61Xb
Dimensions:
26cm chain
40cm rows
Project Level:
This project is great for those who are just starting out. It incorporates basic stitches and features a repetitive pattern that becomes easy to follow as you get the hang of it. Furthermore, it's a compact project, which means you won't need as much time to complete it.
Stitches:
Slip Knot (sk)
Chain (ch)
Half Double Crochet (hdc)
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Notes:
- Make sure the stitch count is the same for each row to ensure straight edges
- The chain 1 at the beginning of each row does NOT count as a half double crochet
- Line up your rows with stitch markers to make seaming easier and more neat
Send me a picture of your finished cat ear beanie/sack hat on Instagram @viv.crochets! I’d love to see it!
Thanks for watching!
Timestamps:
0:00 Materials
0:21 Row 1
2:30 Row 2
3:31 Row 3
4:02 How to Count Rows
4:24 Stitching Ends Together
5:58 Sewing Up Top
8:29 Weaving in Loose Ends
9:50 Finished Hat
Music:
Coffee and You - Harris Heller
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[@VivCrochets]

Hi ☺ thank you so much for checking out this tutorial! I'm so excited to announce that I have launched my very own website!! I have the written pattern for this tutorial up already if you want to follow along there: vivcrochets.com/cat-ear-beanie

[@user-qt7bg2ux3l]

Thank you sosososososos much I am totally going to check it out everybody in the world should definitely know you girl

[@VishmiGamage-xu3cf]

Finally found an ACTUAL beginner friendly,proper tutorial…thank you soo much!!!!💗

[@ShelbyBowen-vd6qx]

TIP: watch all the way thru, then come back and follow along, it was so much easier that way. Great tutorial!!!

[@user-qt7bg2ux3l]

You should literally be a celebrity right now because that is what me and my family think of you ps I have watched all of your videos when I was bored

[@ranakonswa2169]

damn , I'm not even the creator but your comment made me extremely happy , i love girlhood fr

[@mireyahernandez3764]

Made this with Chunky Yarn and it came out so good. I'm gonna start making more tbh. So easy to follow.

[@Han-nxh]

How many did you chain for the chunky yarn?

[@ariunzayaganbayar3757]

I made 3 beanies with your other tutorial for my family and im gonna crochet this to my sister. Cant thank you enough for these easy and understandable videos 🩷

[@human6629]

great tutorial!! i’m a total beginner, this is literally the second time in my life when i try crocheting (i crocheted a few granny squares before and the result wasn’t really good) and it’s all going pretty well now! your explanations are in-depth enough for me as a beginner and i feel pretty confident it’s gonna come out good. i’ve almost finished my rectangle now, gonna update this comment later!

[@that_onecrackhead]

Any update on how it turned out??

[@ispv4108]

I'm a beginner in crocheting, and this tutorial made me look crocheting like a very easy hobby to do! Thank you. 💖

[@michellegeorge6729]

Now this is beginner friendly! I'm a beginner and I absolutely love it! I even made it and it looks sooooo cuteee 💝

[@user-pn3fi8et4y]

I love your tutorials so much it makes it so much easier to understand how to crochet

[@tyeanator]

I know what I’m making everyone for Christmas this year. Thanks for the tutorial! ❤

[@MaiaTheBeeLoL]

I just did that beanie, and while it's longer than i expected, it's really simple and i'm in love with the result. Thanks for your tutorial !

[@elizabethmuko5496]

yea it was way too long. I ended up frogging the whole thing cuz it was way too long im so disappointed

[@samambaiamortaS2]

That's so cute❤ I just started crocheting, and I hope I can do this for my friends.

[@sammymaldonado8598]

Thank youuu!!! I'm still doing it but, I've never seen a better explained video ever so thank you

[@goofycabbage]

Made this for my boyfriend in one go and it's super easy and easy to understand! thank you ❤

[@kristinb9420]

Youvare a wonderful teacher! Thanks so much for sharing ❤

[@kiratu5889]

Thanks so much for showing the measurements!! They were so helpful

[@kelleytran2198]

Love this ❤

[@luluviana9602]

Thank you for this tutorial! It came out perfect, it's lovely!

[@hibak_]

Hi, thank you so much for such an easy tutorial. I love crocheting but wanted to try making a bit different and as a beginner this was so clear and easy to get through!

[@LizHentaiAndBoba]

ADORABLE!!!

[@VivCrochets]

Thank you!! ☺️

I love it, thanks for sharing

[@cristypoole8360]

I will make this hat for my son who has a cat. I’m sure both of them would love the looks 😊Thank you so much for sharing this hat design and your excellent tutorial. Have a Very Happy Christmas and all the best in 2024 ❤

[@iamwitchybricks]

This is such a great tutorial, very clearly and calmly explained. Thank you!

[@user-yj8ij7hn9q]

I just found your videos. I'm so excited! They're so easy to follow along, thank you! 😊❤

[@wandafeliciano3899]

Thank you for showing me. You Explained it perfectly.

[@anysad6497]

Thank you so much for the incredible tutorial! I finished my beanie and it turned out so well I will be gifting another to a friend!

[@nigar8203]

How much cm of yarn does it take to make one beanie?

[@gabrielacholico8997]

I made one and it was so easy! Thanks for the great instructions

[@sadcat9502]

İ crocheted this for my daughter and it turned out sooo cuuteee🥰 she loved it, thank you for this tutorial❤️

[@Ruthissa_01]

How many chains did you use?

[@jancolton3239]

Super cute

[@kellya4841]

Thank you for the great tutorial. Your instructions were clear and easy to follow and your voice was so soothing to listen to. Eager to make my own now! Keep up the good work 🤗

[@terrireynolds4883]

Awesome hat, thank you

[@echothepotato]

I should've made all of my beanies like this omg thanks for this 😭

[@kennedyc133]

one of the best tutorials

[@deandraurquidez8834]

Love the explanation 👌🏽 I'm making my second one and forgot to like!❤❤❤❤

[@piernikbezcukru]

YOU ARE THE BEST!!!! LOVE YOU

[@sarahjarvis2957]

Amazing tutorial thank you so much, this is so user friendly and really simple to follow x

[@BreeatheOtaku]

Just finished making it! I'm gonna give it to a friend as a gift hope she likes it 😅

[@JustFluffyQuiltingYarnCrafts]

Very cute! TFS! 😍

[@wenjiechen1286]

This tutorial was great! I just began to crochet a few weeks ago and I can already make this super cute beanie! Thank you so much for this video!😻

[@kuhriynuh]

this tutorial was so easy to follow and mine came out perfectly! my cat is terrified of it 😂

[@VivCrochets]

Aww haha I'm so glad it was!

[@Dipped_Chocolate]

Lord im bout to start over using your method

[@lucybery1282]

It looks so cool ty for the tutorial :))

[@rueljrbaculo4545]

I like your channel 😍❤❤❤

[@RoyayTigey]

Mine turned out like a Dorito on my head-

[@annaswindell6301]

I've tried this tutorial twice. The first time i didn't measure my head and did 72 chains/72 rows. It turned into a pillow case. Second time I did 62 chains/60 rows & it still was too long anne slightly too big. I used a 5mm hook with size 4 medium yarn. Idk what I'm doing wrong. Do you think it's the hook size??

[@VivCrochets]

It is both your yarn and hook size! I did 61 chains and 66 rows with a 4mm hook and size 3 yarn. If you’re using a bigger hook and yarn, you will need less chains and less rows. I recommend measuring it against your head, especially if you use a different hook size and yarn!

[@shairasultana3229]

What size head would this hat roughly fit? I want to make one for my bf but he def has a bigger head than me

[@RegstarRogstar]

hi, i wanna ask if i want to make alternating colors how can i do that? thank you in advance

[@cy290]

thank you for the tutorial i’m about to try it out but i’m gonna double up on yarn to make it extra warm! i love your yarn choice too i’m doing green and black. when you say stitch and even amount of rows, does the chain count as row 1 or no?

[@VivCrochets]

No, the chain is where you put your first row into! A row is a row of half double crochets

[@maritzagallegos9295]

How much of the b skien did you end up using

[@AmyBurger]

can u do a balaclava like this ?

[@Percy_PotterEdits21]

I realized from this video that what I thought was a double crochet was actually a half double crochet, and I made a fingerless glove using the wrong stitch 😂😅

[@crochetwithcharity]

It depends with whether you are using US or UK translation ❤

[@charizarch2348]

I finished the project (great tutorial by the way) and I realized that I made my rows too long, so the hat is waaay too tall. Is there anything I can do besides unraveling the whole thing???

[@melaniefrias8370]

it happened the same to me! I don't know what to do

[@pegahepiroozi3071]

Hi, I'm excited to start crocheting this cute beanie Just a question about the number of chains, Odd or Even?

[@VivCrochets]

The number of chains can be any number!

[@SariniyaKiyu]

is there a reason why the nr of rows has to be even? edit: oooh so the pattern looks nice!! i accidentally made the rectangle the other way around (chained the foundation enough so the hat woud fit my head), sp it doesnt matter in my case i guess, lol :D

[@hchcjchc5760]

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[@rhondapham2219]

Thank you! Love your nails!! Are they real? 😊

[@VivCrochets]

Thank you! ☺️ They are my real nails!

[@rhondapham2219]

@@VivCrochets what nail polish did you use?? So pretty 😍👍

[@Gul92jm]

How many time i can do this beannie ?

[@eva-rw9cw]

66 rows - 40 cm

[@davidriley8205]

How many chains did you make?

[@SweetBerry_Official]

I still have ways to go❤

[@cateblank6973]

Viv, I sent you an email. You mentioned 60 chains but that does not equal 27 cm? I'm confused. Cate

[@FRUITYOCTO21259]

Hey! It might vary depending on the yarn used

[@andreanasanchez8072]

Can people sell their projects using your pattern?

[@VivCrochets]

Yes! I just ask that you credit me! ☺️

[@andreanasanchez8072]

@@VivCrochetsThank you and ofc!😁

[@simply.nynlie]

what happens if my chain stiches are too tight?

[@VivCrochets]

If they’re too tight you can’t get your hook through, I would suggest undoing it and making them looser or using a bigger hook

[@simply.nynlie]

ty! i figured it out and now i’m halfway done with the beanie i hope the end results look good!

[@wilmaolausson8635]

I made 67 chains and it fitted around my head, now that I've done 9 rows it doesn't wrap around my head anymore. What did I do wrong?

[@VivCrochets]

The chains you do should not be able to wrap around your head. They are for the vertical length of the beanie! The rows are what you should keep making to fit your head and you’ll need a lot more than 9 rows!

[@wilmaolausson8635]

Will it be too big for me then? :(

[@VivCrochets]

Yes, if you continue to follow the pattern with 67 starting chains. But, if you want to work your hat in the other direction, you can! So instead of working rows to wrap around your head, you can work rows for the vertical length of the beanie

[@wilmaolausson8635]

@@VivCrochets Is it not possible to fold it in some way and sew it in?

[@tinkerbell1018]

How much yarn is need in metre

[@beril3160]

4:02

[@cloudycook]

Do you know how can I make it smaller? For a plushie😅

[@alyssakumar660]

Thinner yarn/smaller hook/not as many rows

[@lejlaibraimi3861]

3:16

[@emmyblackbloodedqueen4030]

60 rows is how many cm up?

[@VivCrochets]

I did 66 rows and it ended up being about 40cm

[@angelhamilton8446]

ok. I'm at the part where you slipstitch the ends together and I've redone it already because the ends aren't matching up. WHAT DID I DO WRONG??? :( :( :( :(

[@VivCrochets]

Does your last row have less stitches than your first? You might have dropped stitches! If it’s only a couple stitches off, it should still look fine

[@angelhamilton8446]

@@VivCrochets everytime I count a row I realize I'm one stitch short so I frog it and count the previous row just to determine the same thing😭😭sigh* time to restart. I'll make sure to count every row this time😂

[@angelhamilton8446]

@@VivCrochets but if a few stitches off should be fine, how would I continue since the sides are uneven?

[@VivCrochets]

For example, let’s say I have 60 stitches in the first row and 56 in the last. When I stitch the ends together, I would have to use 4 of the stitches in my last row two times. So you basically stretch it out a little, but since it’s only a couple of centimeters, it’s barely noticeable. I wouldn’t recommend doing it for a larger difference, though!

[@angelhamilton8446]

@@VivCrochets ooooooh okay I'll try that thank you!!!!

[@sadcat9502]

2:22

[@KhushiPadiyar-cp3mo]

Please tell, what no. Hook you used?

[@VivCrochets]

4mm hook!

[@Dippyonline]

i am crying

[@keyonag]

My chain keeps curling.. someone help🥲?

[@Oye12320]

Don't make too tight stitches make it a little loose

[@ravenm4826]

this is the most complicated way ive ever seen to make a slip knot looool

[@sarahbethstutts]

EVERY SINGLE VID I COME ACROSS ITS SO COMPLICATED💀💀😭😭💀😭💀

[@sandrakozowska1364]

dont know what im doing wrong, but my beanie is too big. I was counting stitches but then i assumed i should check the centemeters also. It was fine according to your video, but now when im trying it on its like 2 sizes bigger than it should be. Im very disappointed.

[@VivCrochets]

The sizing is very easy for this beanie! If it’s too big, just remove some rows

[@lizpupa]

u ruined my yarn girl u said 60 rows its way too long to be a hat

[@VivCrochets]

I’m using #3 yarn; you probably have a different yarn and/or hook. Just do less rows than I did