Cat ears baby hat

Create an adorable little cat-ear hat for baby with this easy knit-flat knitting pattern from MK Crafts UK.

Designed with a neat K2, P2 ribbed brim and a simple stocking-stitch body, the hat is knitted flat on straight needles and seamed to finish. The distinctive cat ears are created with a clever diagonal stitching technique at the top corners, so there are no separate ear pieces to knit or attach.

Worked in DK yarn using 4 mm needles, the pattern includes 4 baby sizes from 0–12 months:

0–3 months • 3–6 months • 6–9 months • 9–12 months

The black sample makes a perfect Halloween black cat baby hat, but the design can be worked in any colour for a cute year-round animal-ear hat.

This pattern is ideal for knitters looking for a simple baby project with a fun finished look. The straightforward construction uses basic knit and purl stitches, stocking stitch and simple sewing up.