Cat Ears Knitting Pattern
This cat ears knitting pattern creates an adorable accessory as a fun quick knit. Make them for a cute kitty cat costume, or just for a night on the town. Learn how to knit this easy shape to attach to headbands or hats.
Knitting Supplies
• Worsted Weighted Yarn, any color
• Stuffing
• 2 Straight Knitting Needles Size 7 US
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle
• A Head Band or Hat
Knitting Techniques
- How to Cast On Without a Slip Knot or Slip Knot
- Cast On
- K = Knit Stitch
- K2Tog = Knit Two Together
- P = Purl Stitch
- Cast Off
- Weave-in Yarn Ends
Watch Video Tutorial
Knitting Pattern Instructions
Make 2 Ear Backs: Long-Tail Cast On 14 Stitches
ROWS 1 – 7 K
ROWS 8 – 20 K, K2Tog last two stitches
Make 2 Ear Fronts: Long-Tail Cast On 12 Stitches
ROWS 1 – 6 K
ROWS 7 – 17 K, K2Tog last two stitches
Once you have 2 ear backs and 2 ear fronts completed, place one front on top of an back, use your tapestry needle and yarn to seam two sides together.
Now we will turn our work inside out. Add a bit of stuffing, then seam it all together.
Then we will give our ears a little bit more definition and dimension by knitting a vertical line half way up our ears.
Now, tack your ears onto your headband with your yarn and you are done!
Too cute! You have just learned how to knit Cat Ears. I hope you are inspired to give this quick knit project a try.
Kristen McDonnell
Author & Designer
After publishing her first knitting tutorial video, Kristen founded StudioKnit LLC. Enamored with teaching online, she films knitting lessons and designs from her vibrant production studio on Half Moon Bay’s California coast.
Kristen McDonnell is the author of the highly acclaimed book Knit Stitch: 50 Knit + Purl Patterns featuring vintage and unique designs.