3 Sizes: Crochet Cat Hat & Fox Hat Patterns

When you first glance at these simple crochet animal hats, you might not be sure what animals they represent. That’s the idea. While many of my crochet animal hats are very detailed in their designs, these are meant to be more subtle. They’re intended as either cat or fox designs. However, you might see a different animal in there.

Post contains affiliate links. See our Privacy Policy for more information.

Subtle Animal Crochet Hats for All Ages

Obviously, anyone can wear outrageous crochet animal hats. I have lots of fun designs with lots of detail. These can be costume pieces, photo props, or whimsical wear. However, for more subdued but still fun style, adults might prefer these subtle cat and fox crochet hat designs. Kids will like them as well; the ears add just that little bit of magic that turn a basic beanie into a fun animal design.

Easy Crochet Hat Pattern for Beginners

All of my animal crochet hats are pretty easy beginner designs. You start with a basic beanie and then add details. Since the only extras on these hats are the ears, they offer a great place to start expanding beyond the simplest crochet skills. You’ll learn some shaping and finishing techniques. Then you can build even more from there. If you can crochet in the round using basic stitches then you can make these hats.

I 5.5 mm crochet hook
G/4 mm crochet hook
Worsted weight yarn (I used Hobbii Yarn’s Divina in colors Rust, Black & Cardamom.)
Tapestry needle

Toddler, Child & Adult

14 dc= 4″ and just over 9 rows= 4″

dc= double crochet
hdc= half double crochet
sc= single crochet
sc2tog= single crochet two stitches together
ch= chain
ch(s)= chains
st= stitch
st(s)= stitches
sl st= slip stitch
rem= remaining
rnd= round
rnds= rounds
dc2tog= double crochet 2 stitches together
BLO= back loop only

You are crocheting in the round.
Hat is worked from the top down.
The chain 2 at the beginning of each round never counts as your first stitch.
You can make any size hat longer or shorter by repeating or eliminating the second to last row.
Hat pattern is the same for cat & fox.
Ear patterns are different for the cat & fox.

Crochet hook: I 5.5mm crochet hook

Yarn: Black for cat, Orange/rust for Fox

Instructions between two asterisks should be repeated for the remainder of the round.

Rnd 1: magic ring, ch 2, 11 dc, join with sl st in top of first dc [11]

Rnd 2: ch 2, 2 dc in same st, 2 dc in each rem st, join [22]

Rnd 3: ch 2, 2 dc in same st, dc in next st, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st*, join [33]

Rnd 4: ch 2, 2 dc in same st, dc in next 2 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts*, join [44]

Rnd 5: ch 2, 2 dc in same st, dc in next 10 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 10 sts*, join [48]

Rnd 6: ch 2, 2 dc in same st, dc in next 11 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 11 sts*, join [52]

Rnd 7: ch 2, 2 dc in same st, dc in next 12 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 12 sts*, join [56]

Rnds 8– 16: ch 2, dc in same st, dc in each rem st, join [56]

Switch to cream color yarn for last round.

Rnd 17: ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each rem st, join, fasten off and weave in ends [56]

Scroll down for cat/fox ears pattern.