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Kids Black Cat Hat Knitting Pattern- a basic hat is given a Halloween upgrade with the addition of festive black cats.

My Halloween hat knitting patterns continue with this cute, black cat hat. The hat features a ribbed brim and a row (4 total) of festive black cats. This pattern is knit in the round and it features a simple, 2 color chart.

Kids Black Cat Hat Knitting Pattern

Yarn: Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in Rust and in Black (1 skein each)

Needles: Size US size 7 circular, 16-inch, Size US size 8 circular, 16-inch

Guage: 2 inches = 8 stitches

Size: 2- 3 years old

With the smaller needles, cast on 68 stitches. Join ends together and place a marker. Work in K2, P2 ribbing for 8 rows. Change to larger needles and knit one round.

Chart:

Beginning in the lower right corner of the Chart, work in Stockinette stitch and change yarn color following Chart until all 21 rounds of the Chart have been completed.

After completing the chart, work in stockinette stitch until the piece measures 6 inches from the cast-on edge.

Shape crown:

With the right side facing, place a marker on the needle after the 7th st, then after every 8 sts – 8 markers placed, 3 sts left after the final marker.
Next row: *Knit to marker, slip marker, k2tog; repeat from * to last st, k1 – 58 sts.
Repeat the last row 5 more times – 18 sts.

Next row: k2tog; repeat from * to last st removing all markers, k1 – 10 sts.

Break yarn and pull through remaining stitches. Pull to close the opening and weave in ends.