If you’re a cat lover and a crochet lover, then you are going to love this article. That’s because we’re about to embark on a purr-fectly delightful journey into the world of crochet cat hat patterns! Crochet lovers, get ready to let your hook run wild and dress your furry friend in fibery fashions. I’ve rounded up 25 free crochet cat hat patterns that will make your kitty the talk of the town.
From adorable ear-flap designs to whimsical bonnets, there’s something for every kitty personality out there. Picture your cat strutting around in a dashing top hat or channeling their inner royalty with a regal crown. Whether your cat is a sophisticated diva or a playful goofball, these crochet cat hat patterns will have them looking absolutely paw-some and feeling like the cat’s meow.
Now, you might be wondering, why on earth would I want to put a hat on my cat? Well, besides the obvious cute photo factor, these crochet cat hat patterns can also provide a hilarious photo op for your Instagram feed. Imagine the envy of your friends as they scroll through snapshots of your cat rocking a tiny cat Santa hat during the holidays or sporting a tiny witch hat for Halloween.
And here’s the best part – these crochet cat hat design patterns are super quick and require just a smidge of yarn. Most of them are also pretty easy and call for just basic crochet stitches making them a perfect beginner friendly pattern. So even if you’re a total crochet newbie, you’ll be whipping up some fun hats for your fur babies in no time. Plus, they’re a great stash buster project for using leftover yarn scraps from previous projects and the satisfaction of seeing your cat happily sporting a hat you made with your own two hands is priceless.
Whether you’re making a hat for a special occasion or just for everyday fun, your cat will thank you for the extra love and attention. (Actually, your cat might get grumpy at having to wear a new hat, but you will still get plenty of giggles out of it!) Who knows, you might just discover a newfound passion for crocheting adorable accessories for your favorite feline friend. Scroll down and prepare to be inspired with this great resource of adorable crochet cat hat patterns!
Hat for Cats
When the weather turns dreary and you need something to brighten your mood, why not whip up a beanie style hat for your cat? This simple pattern has ear holes and even has a little yarn pom pom on top of the hat for maximum cuteness! The pattern calls for regular single and double crochet stitches as well as front and back post double crochet stitches.
Designer: Shooting Star Crafts
Yarn: Big Twist Value Solids (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free pattern!
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Cat Crown
It’s obvious that most cats already view themselves as royalty, so why not play along with this adorable crown hat? Whether you have a little prince or a little princess, your cat is sure to look their best in this classic gold crown design. For this cute pattern, you’ll be using half double crochet, double crochet, and picot stitches.
Designer: TheCrochetyKnitter
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Hennin Cat Hat
Most crochet cat hat patterns leave holes for the cats’ ears to go through, but this hat design keeps them covered. Since sphinx cats don’t have fur to keep themselves warm, a cozy crochet cat hat can really come in handy. Single, half double, and double crochet stitches are used along with front and back post half double and double crochet stitches.
Designer: Anna Mae Lee
Yarn: Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek DK (DK Weight #3)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Cat’s Witch Hat
Whether it’s Halloween or a regular Tuesday, there’s really no wrong time to make your cat a super cute witch hat. This design features a fabulous floppy brim for an extra dash of adorableness. It looks great in black and purple but I think that gray or orange would also be good options. The pattern calls for regular and foundation single crochet stitches.
Designer: Nicki’s Homemade Crafts
Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted (Worsted Weight #4)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Cat Elf Hat
Elves and cats both have pointy ears so it just makes sense to make an adorable elf hat for your cat. This red and white striped pattern features a green yarn pom pom as well as green accents on the brim and ties. For this design, you’ll be using single, half double, and double crochet stitches along with foundation half double crochet stitches.
Designer: Okie Girl Bling’n’things
Yarn: Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn! Solids (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Leroy’s Kitty Bonnet
I honestly can’t decide if this ruffled bonnet makes the cat look more like a baby or a grandma, but I’m okay with it either way. The cat, on the other hand, seems a little despondent. I bet that the owner had to use a few treats to entice the kitty to wear their new bonnet, but it was totally worth it! It is made using just double crochet stitches.
Designer: DeadBlackRoses4Me
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Feline Fox
Maybe your cat needs a last-minute Halloween costume (we’ve all been there) or maybe you just think that your cat already looks a bit like a fox and you want to increase the likeness. There’s no wrong reason to whip up this adorable cat hat complete with fox ears in place of cat ears! The pattern calls for just single crochet stitches, so it’s a fairly beginner-friendly crochet project.
Designer: Sara Thomas for Lion Brand Yarn
Yarn: Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Santa Hat for Cat
This kitty couldn’t decide whether to cosplay as Santa Claus or one of his reindeer, so he decided to do both. The hat itself is made with double crochet stitches and the deer antlers are made with single crochet stitches. You’ll also need to make a couple popcorn stitches to get the cute little baubles on the ends of the ties.
Designer: Hana Nguyen
Yarn: Cotton House Store Milk Cotton (Worsted Weight #4)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Giddyup Kitty!
Crochet cat hat patterns like this cowboy hat have so much potential for fun feline photo shoots. The pattern calls for just single crochet stitches and it works up almost as fast as you can say “giddy-up!” I think that if you made it in a brown yarn, then it would look even more like a cowboy hat. Now all this cat needs is a sheriff badge in the shape of a star.
Designer: Spindles and Spices
Yarn: Lion Brand Lion Cotton Solid (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Kitty-Cat Tricorne Hat
Using just single crochet stitches, you can create this dapper tricorne cat hat. Then your cat can finally live out their dream of pretending to be Jack Sparrow from the Pirates of the Caribbean movie. The shaping of this hat might look complicated, but it’s actually a very straightforward design and it works up very quickly too!
Designer: Jazmo Crochet
Yarn: DK Weight #3
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Mushroom Cat Hat
Mushrooms have been having a bit of a moment lately with the rise of the cottagecore trend, especially in the crochet world. Now your cat can have fun with this fungus too! This mushroom hat is so silly and adorable and would also look fantastic in lots of great neutral shades. Different stitches besides the basics include linked double crochet stitches, extended half double crochet stitches and puff stitches.
Designer: My Crafty Pursuits
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Top Hat Cat Hat
You never know when you might need crochet cat hat patterns for top hats. This design is sure to come in handy if you ever need to dress your kitty up as a snow man or as the Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland. The pattern calls for just single crochet stitches. And may I just say that the kitty model for this design is absolutely gorgeous!
Designer: CuteCreepyCrochet
Yarn: Loops & Threads Impeccable (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Apple Head Hat
Wait a minute, that’s not a cat! Ok, you caught me. I’m sorry that I sneaked a dog into the list, but I think if this adorable apple hat will fit on a chihuahua, then it will also fit on your cat! The pattern calls for all the basic stitches single through treble. With this design, your fur baby can truly be the apple of your eye!
Designer: A Cup of Crochet
Yarn: Caron One Pound (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Lily Cat Hat
I’ve seen pretty crochet flower hats like this before, but only for people. This cat size version is extra cute and it’s especially great for fairy-themed or cottage-core themed photo shoots. The four main crochet stitches (single through treble) are joined by crocodile stitches for this pretty floral cat hat design. I’d love to see an actual cat wearing this hat!
Designer: Vera Tran
Yarn: Caron Simply Soft Solids (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Summer Hat for the Cat
It seems like there are a lot of crochet cat hat patterns that are great for winter, but not for summer. Let’s change that with this stylish lace summer hat. It’s not really any more or less practical than the winter hats and it’s just as cute! All she needs is a little ribbon around it to finish off the look. The pattern is available in charted format only. It calls for single and double crochet stitches.
Designer: Gulidova Designs
Yarn: None specified
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Pumpkin Hat for Cats
I love everything about this pumpkin hat design and the fantastic squashed face of the cat that is modeling it. This design is just downright adorable and utterly perfect for fall. The pattern calls for just single crochet stitches. You know it really makes me wonder about what other patterns for small amigurumi items I could be using as cat hats.
Designer: Tiny Curl
Yarn: Rico Design Creative Cotton Aran (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Aviator Cat Hat
Safety first! If your cat has any upcoming aviation (or if you’re just bored and you need a good laugh), then you’re going to need to whip up the proper headgear for her to sport. This aviator cat hat has a pair of crochet goggles sewn right on top. You can make this high flying hat using just single crochet stitches.
Designer: Shooting Star Crafts
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Ruby Festive Cat Hat
This wintry headgear pattern features a bold hue of blue accented by a fluffy white edging and bauble. As the name suggests, it certainly is festive with lots of unique features! I think that this design would also work well if you are wanting to make a birthday hat for your cat. Just skip the fluffy chunky yarn edging and maybe add some polka dots! For this design, you’ll be using single and double crochet stitches.
Designer: Catventurous Crochet
Yarn: Sport Weight #2 & Bulky Weight #5
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Bachelors Hat for Cats
Has your cat recently graduated from something? Or, perhaps more likely, do you know a cat owner who has recently graduated from something? Well, now both the cat and their owner can celebrate their success with this stylish bachelors hats for cats. This simple cat hat pattern is available on the designer’s Youtube channel as a video tutorial and calls for just single crochet stitches making it a perfect beginner project.
Designer: Hana Nguyen
Yarn: None specified
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Pet Chef Hat
Sometimes the photos for these crochet cat hat patterns make it seem that the cats really don’t want to pose for them. But I’m sure that’s not the case with this chef hat. This cat is obviously just very anxious to get back to cooking before his risotto burns. All jokes aside, this chef hat is an absolute masterpiece. The pattern calls for single and double crochet stitches.
Designer: Red Heart Design Team
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Strawberry Cat Hat
She is beauty, she is grace, and she wears a strawberry hat. Is your cat as sweet as a strawberry or would she be a bit sour if you tried to put this hat on her? Either way, you should probably give it a go, because the results are bound to be hilarious. Double crochet stitches make quick work of the crown of the hat and single crochet stitches are used to create the ruffled brim.
Designer: Susana R.
Yarn: DK Weight #3
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Bunny Hat Cats
The next one of our crochet cat hat patterns is perfect for the next Alice and Wonderland tea party you decide to throw. It’s probably not a great choice for when you are trying to convince your children that the Easter bunny is real, but it could work in a pinch if you could teach the cat how to hop like a bunny. The project is made using just single crochet stitches.
Designer: Shooting Star Crafts
Yarn: Big Twist Value Solids (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Lovey Cat Hat
The expression on this cat’s face makes her look like she’s plotting her owner’s murder, but maybe she just has resting cat face? For this design, you’ll be using regular single, half double, and double crochet stitches as well as foundation stitches and post stitches. There is also a matching pattern available for a sweater to keep your cat extra cozy and cute.
Designer: Anna Mae Lee
Yarn: Bernat Softee Baby, Solids & Marls (DK Weight #3)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Witch Hat for Cats
Fact: everything is cuter in miniature form and this cute little purple witch hat really just proves my point. If you can get your cat to sit really still, then you can just set this little hat on top. Or you could add some ties in a yarn that matches the color of your cat’s fur, like this designer did. You can make a little witch hat for your own kitty using just single crochet stitches.
Designer: With Alex
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Cat Turkey Hat
Nothing says Happy Thanksgiving like making your cat wear a turkey hat. She’ll probably resent you a bit for it, but the feelings will pass with every treat you bribe her with. The pattern uses a combination of single, half double, and double crochet stitches along with foundation half double crochet stitches. Teaching your cat how to gobble like a turkey is a whole different matter.
Designer: Okie Girl Bling’n’things
Yarn: Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn! Solids (Aran Weight #4)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Final Thoughts on Crochet Cat Hat Patterns
As you can see, these crochet hats for cats aren’t just about crafting cute accessories for your cat to wear. They are also great for making you laugh, cheering you up, and making memories that you will cherish forever! With lots of unique designs included here, you’re sure to have found some inspiration!
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