The Crochet Kuromi Cat Beanie Pattern is a delightful and whimsical creation that brings the playful spirit of Kuromi, the mischievous Sanrio character, to life in the form of a cozy, fun beanie! With its adorable cat ears, bold pink accents, and a dash of punk rock attitude, this pattern is perfect for crochet enthusiasts looking to add a touch of personality to their winter wardrobe.
Crochet Kuromi Cat Beanie
This easy-to-follow pattern will guide you step-by-step to create your very own Kuromi-inspired masterpiece, blending warmth with style in the most charming way possible!
Materials Needed:
- Scissors
- 5 mm hook
- Hot glue gun (optional for attaching parts)
- Measuring tape
- Pink and black yarn
- Tapestry needle
Beanie Pattern:
Starting with Black Yarn:
- Create a slip knot.
- Chain 72 (or enough chains that when looped, it fits comfortably around your head).
- Slip stitch into the first chain to form a ring.
- Chain 2 (counts as the first double crochet).
- Double crochet in the same chain and then around the ring. Make sure not to twist the chain.
- Slip stitch on top of the chain 2 to complete the round.
Continue the Beanie:
- Chain 2 and double crochet around for a total of 15 rounds.
- Slip stitch into the top of the chain 2 but not into the initial slip stitch to join each round.
- After completing 15 rows, make a slip stitch, and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Sewing the Top Closed:
- Flip the beanie inside out.
- Align stitches and sew the top closed using a tapestry needle and the yarn tail.
- Weave in the ends.
Skull and Ears Pattern:
Ears (Make 2):
Starting with Black Yarn:
- Create a magic ring.
- Single crochet 6 into the magic ring.
- Increase in each stitch around for a total of 12 stitches.
- Single crochet around in the front loops only for one round (12 stitches).
- Continue with normal single crochets for one round.
- Decrease 6 times in the next round. Slip stitch to close the round, cut the yarn, leaving a tail for attaching.
Skull:
Using Pink Yarn:
- Make a slip knot and chain 10.
- Slip stitch into the first chain to form a ring.
- Chain 10 again, slip stitch into the first chain to form another ring.
- Chain 3, then within this new space, do 3 double crochets, 2 half double crochets, and 4 single crochets.
- For the opposite side (to mirror the first half): 4 single crochets, 2 half double crochets, and 3 double crochets into the chains (not the space).
- Slip stitch to join and cut off the excess yarn.
Detail the Skull:
- Return to the 4 double crochets, attach pink yarn, chain 3 and double crochet 3 across.
- Cut off the yarn and weave in the ends.
- Using the black yarn and a tapestry needle, sew two black lines for the mouth area of the skull. Knot the yarn in the back to secure.
Assembling the Beanie:
- Attach the ears and skull to the beanie using a hot glue gun or by sewing them on.
- For the ears, pinch the corner of the beanie to make it easier to attach.
- Position the skull onto the middle of the beanie and attach.
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