Whether you need a Pussyhat pattern to Resist or just a cute cat ears hat pattern. Knitters are saying this is the perfect cat ear hat knitting pattern! This pattern has actual ears, not just square corners like most ear hats. The front of each ear has a purled inner ear and a flat stockinette back, more like a real cat ear. Shaping on the sides of the hat brings the ears down on the sides of the head a little, so they don't stick straight up. Simple chunky cables look cozy with a stylish bulky fit. Best of all, it works up in no time with one skein of Thick & Quick super bulk yarn.

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**Skill Level**
Intermediate

**Skills Needed**
Knitting in the round, simple cables, increase, decrease, pick up stitches.

**Sizes**
Adult S/M (L/XL). Shown in size S/M.

**Finished Measurements**
Head circumference: 21.5/22.5 (22.75/24)" [54/58 (59/61) cm]
Head height from top of ear over crown to top of ear: 11/12.5 (12.75/14)" [28/32 (32.5/36) cm]

**Materials**
Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick (6 oz/170 g, 106 yd/97 m, 80% acrylic/80%wool) 1 skein super bulky yarn [CYCA 6]. Shown in #105 Glacier, #149 Charcoal, #146 Fig, #099 Fisherman, #189 Butterscotch, and #132 Lemongrass
Cable needle
Stitch marker
Stitch holders or waste yarn
Tapestry needle
For S/M:
US size 10.5 [6.5 mm] 16” [40 cm] circular needle
US size 11 [8 mm] 16” [40 cm] circular needle
US size 11 [8 mm] 8” [20 cm] or longer double-pointed needles (set of 5)
Or size to obtain correct gauge.
For L/XL:
For each needle set, go up one needle size from the size used to achieve correct gauge.

Pattern is worked from the hem up through the body of the hat. The body is then divided into two ears and the crown. Each ear is worked separately, then the crown.

Includes process photos for major steps and a chart.

No resale rights: if you would like to sell items made with this pattern, the designers ask that you send a request for a temporary manufacturing license.

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