Crochet Cat Ear Headband Pattern: Chunky Bandana, Two Styles (PDF Pattern)

A quick, cozy cat-ear headband made with chunky cord or doubled yarn. Slip-stitch fabric, near-seamless join, and two tiny ear styles. Beginner–Intermediate. PDF pattern.

Description

Whip up a warm, stretchy bandana headband with cute cat ears on top—perfect for markets, gifts, costumes, or just-for-fun winter wear. The band is worked flat in easy slip-stitch rows, joined into a loop with a nearly invisible seam, then topped with two ear options (crisp triangle or soft ring-based triangle). Instructions include sizing by measurement, tidy finishing, and ear placement.

You’ll make

1 chunky bandana headband (worked flat → joined into a loop)

2 small cat ears (choose Triangle Ear or Ring-Start Ear)

A neat, almost invisible seam + secure hand-sewn ear attachment

What’s inside

Step-by-step written pattern in plain U.S. terms (no abbreviations in the ear sections)

Ear Option A: Triangle ear (outer + smaller inner layer, joined neatly)

Ear Option B: Ring-start ear (soft triangle)

Sizing by measurement (works with any yarn thickness)

Finishing tips for chunky yarn (seam, tail splitting, ear sewing, safety notes)

Finished size (sample)

Circumference (relaxed): ~50–52 cm (19.5–20.5 in)
Stretches comfortably to ~56 cm (22 in).

Band width: ~7–8 cm (2.75–3.25 in) with 6 slip-stitch rows in chunky cord.
👉 Make your chain 2–4 cm shorter than head circumference for a snug fit. Add/subtract rows for width.

Skill level
Beginner–Intermediate (slip stitch fabric, simple seaming, sewing small parts)

Materials

Chunky cord / thick yarn (or hold 2 strands of thinner yarn together)

5.0 mm crochet hook

Scissors, tapestry/yarn needle, ruler/tape measure

Optional: contrast yarn for inner ear (pastels pop nicely)

Techniques used
Slip knot, chain, slip stitch fabric, simple seam through back loop + chain ridge, single crochet/half double crochet for ear shaping, invisible tail weaving in bulky yarn, secure hand-sewing

Construction overview

Band: Chain to measured length (example: 55–60 chains ≈ 46–50 cm), work slip-stitch rows (6 rows ≈ 7–8 cm width), seam short edges for a near-invisible join.

Ears: Make two—either Triangle Ear (outer + smaller inner, edged together) or Ring-Start Ear (softer triangle).

Assembly: Mark center front; sew ears ~7 cm apart, tilt slightly inward, bury tails.

Format & Delivery

Digital PDF pattern (no physical item)

Instant download after purchase