Crochet Hello Kitty Adult Hat Pattern

This cute kitty crochet hat can be done in all sizes just change the hook size. It looks great with cotton or medium worsted yarn. It will look so cute wearing this kitty hat during the cold months or just for fun!

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Newborn Bulky Hat, instead of a D hook, Use a J hook with this pattern: http://www.amyscrochetpatterns.com/2015/01/crochet-baby-0-3-months-football-hat.html, when the increase stops, then continue the pattern as written in this pattern with the J hook. 

Supplies:
J and G hook
Red heart white, yellow, black, and pink yarn

Abbreviations:
ch=chain
dc=double crochet
sc=single crochet
sl st=slip stitch

Instructions: J hook white yarn for the body

rnd 1: Work 11 dc in a Magic Circle, sl st on top of the chain 3. -11 dc

Video on a Double Crochet Magic Circle:

rnd 2. ch 3, (Counts as first Dc), dc in same st. as joining, 2dc in each dc around. join with sl st on top of chain 3. -22 dc

rnd 3. ch 3, (Counts as first Dc), *2dc in next dc, dc in the next dc, Repeat from *around, join with sl st. -33 dc

rnd 4. ch 3, (Counts as first Dc), dc in the next dc, 2dc in the next dc, *dc in the next two dc, 2dc in the next dc, Repeat from *around, join with sl st. -44 dc

rnd 5. ch 3, (Counts as first Dc), dc in the 2 next two dc, 2dc in the next dc, *dc in the next 3 dc, 2dc in the next dc. Repeat from * around, join with sl st. -55 dc

rnds 6-desired length (lengths are listed above), Ch 3, (Counts as first Dc), dc in each dc around, sl st to join. -55 dc, Repeat this until your hat reaches 8 inches or for your desired hat size and length. Fasten off and Weave in the ends.

Trim: Change colors; add pink colored yarn with J hook, single crochet around the trim (bottom of the hat) and sl st. 

Eyes: Make 2 Eyes, leave a long tail to sew onto the hat. 
black yarn, G hook,
rnd 1. chain 2, Work 10sc in the 2nd chain from the hook. Join sl st.

Bow: Pink yarn G hook
row 1. ch 12, sc in the 2nd chain from the hook and each stitch to the end,ch 1, turn 
rows 2-4. *sc in each chain across working in the back loops only, ch 1 turn, * repeat sc in all stitches around the border of the bow. take yarn and wrap it around the center about 8-10 times or so to make the center of the bow and secure and weave in the ends

Whiskers: Use three black pieces on yarn on each side of the face of the kitty. Each Whiskers measures 1 1/2 inches. Sew them on individually and tie them on inside the hat. place the whisker next to the eyes, about 1/2 inch away on both sides.


Nose: G hook, Yellow yarn, leave a long tail to sew onto the hat 
rnd 1. chain 2, Work 10 sc in the 2nd chain from the hook. join sl st.


Ears

Make 2, white yarn,  G hook

1. Ch 2. sc in the 2nd chain from the hook 6 times, sl st. (6sc)

2. Ch 1, sc  in each stitch around. (6sc) work in continual rounds, use a marker to keep track.

3. 2sc in each sc around.  (12sc)

4. sc in each stitch around. (12sc)

5. *2sc in next st, 1 sc*Repeat around.(18sc)

6. sc in each stitch around (18sc).

7. *2sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts*Repeat around. (24sc)

8.  sc in each stitch around (24sc) sl st. Fasten off

Sew the ears on top of the hat about 2 inches apart.