The Cat Ear Hat is a modern knit hat with subtle shaping that creates playful cat ears when worn. The design focuses on clean lines and a structured fabric, making it both practical and fun to knit.

This pattern is worked with 8 mm circular needles, using a small stitch count for a fast and satisfying knit. The textured fabric is created through a repeating herringbone-style pattern stitch, adding depth without complexity and keeping the knitting rhythm smooth and enjoyable.

Finished with a simple crocheted edging using an 8/0 (5.0 mm) crochet hook, the hat gains a clean, polished edge that completes the design beautifully.

Designed for everyday wear, this hat offers a comfortable fit with enough structure to hold its shape while remaining soft and wearable.

Skill Level: Beginner–Intermediate
Techniques used: Knit stitch, pattern stitch decreases, three-needle bind off, crochet edging
Construction: Worked in the round with shaped crown

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