Kitty cat beanie

About the pattern

This is a simple square beanie with an elastic brim that can be folded over.

The easy stitch pattern is slightly more textured than plain Tunisian simple stitch, as it uses a mix of Tunisian simple stitches and Tunisian knit stitches.

To make this beanie fit perfectly, you can start with a longer chain and fold the ribbed brim up slightly more.

Since Tunisian crochet has very little give horizontally, but a lot of elasticity vertically, working this hat sideways ensures a snug and comfortable fit.

The yarn choice also helps in making the hat fit better. I made mine in a sock yarn, which has natural elasticity due to the way it’s spun. Any yarn with similar characteristics (4 or more plies and high twist), like many merino yarns, will give the same effect.

The pattern includes schematics and drawings that illustrate the seaming, plus links to video tutorials for the different stitches used.

Sizes

The sizes range between head sizes of 41 and 64 cm (between 16” and 25”) with no ease or slight negative ease.

Skill level

Intermediate in Tunisian crochet, due to working with various types of stitches.