Materials Needed & Measurements:

Yarn:
- Lion Brand Ve-luxe (Weight: 4/Medium – 246 yds, 5.3 oz)
  - Color example: Silver (#536 – 149) – approx. 65, 75, 90, 110g (depending on size)
  - Alternatively, I Love This Yarn (color: Spunky Print) for a different texture and look.
Crochet Hook: Size H (5.0 mm) or any size needed to match the gauge.
Tapestry Needle for weaving in ends.
Optional Supplies:
- (2) 1” wooden buttons for eyes.
- Small amount of accent color yarn for nose and whiskers.
- Sewing needle and thread to attach button eyes.

Head Sizes:

Gauge: 6.5 half double crochets (hdc) x 5.5 rows = 2 inches.

Abbreviations:

Start with a magic ring:
- Round 1: Ch 2, make 10 hdc into the magic ring (10 sts).
- Round 2: 2 hdc in each st around (20 sts).
- Round 3: 1 hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st repeat around (30 sts).
- Round 4: 1 hdc in the next 2 sts, 2 hdc in the next st repeat around (40 sts).
- Round 5: 1 hdc in the next 3 sts, 2 hdc in the next st repeat around (50 sts).
- Round 6-11: Work 1 hdc in each st around (50 sts).
  - You should now have a base for the hat. Keep checking the fit for the appropriate head circumference.
Crown Shaping:
- Round 12: 1 hdc in the next 3 sts, hdc2tog repeat around (40 sts).
- Round 13: 1 hdc in the next 2 sts, hdc2tog repeat around (30 sts).
- Round 14: 1 hdc in the next st, hdc2tog repeat around (20 sts).
- Round 15: hdc2tog around (10 sts).
Finish Off:
- Cut your yarn, leaving a long tail.
- Use your tapestry needle to weave in the end and cinch the top of the hat closed.

Foundation: Ch 11.
Row 1: Starting from the second ch from hook, hdc in each st across (10 sts).
Row 2-9: Ch 1, turn, hdc in each st across.
- You should now have a rectangle that measures about 3.5 inches long.
Shape the ear:
- Fold the rectangle in half and sew the long edges together with a whip stitch.
- Fold down the top of the ear to form a small curve and secure with a few stitches.
Attach the Ears: Position the ears on top of the hat and sew them in place using your tapestry needle.

Eyes (Optional with wooden buttons):
- Position your 1″ wooden buttons on either side of the hat to create the eyes. Sew them in place with a needle and thread.
Nose:
- Use a small amount of yarn in a pink or accent color.
- Create a small triangle shape using sc, then sew it onto the center of the hat, between the eyes.
Whiskers:
- Using the same accent color yarn, cut 6-8 small strands (about 2-3 inches each).
- Attach 3 whiskers on each side of the nose by sewing them in place.

You can make a small bow or other embellishments from the accent yarn and sew it onto the hat for extra decoration!

Weave in any remaining yarn ends.
Try on the hat to ensure it fits comfortably and make any necessary adjustments.

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