{"product_id":"crochet-cat-ear-headband-pattern-chunky-bandana-two-styles-pdf-pattern","title":"Crochet Cat Ear Headband Pattern: Chunky Bandana, Two Styles (PDF Pattern)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhip 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou’ll make\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 chunky bandana headband (worked flat → joined into a loop)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2 small cat ears (choose Triangle Ear or Ring-Start Ear)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA neat, almost invisible seam + secure hand-sewn ear attachment\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat’s inside\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep-by-step written pattern in plain U.S. terms (no abbreviations in the ear sections)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEar Option A: Triangle ear (outer + smaller inner layer, joined neatly)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEar Option B: Ring-start ear (soft triangle)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSizing by measurement (works with any yarn thickness)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinishing tips for chunky yarn (seam, tail splitting, ear sewing, safety notes)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinished size (sample)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCircumference (relaxed): ~50–52 cm (19.5–20.5 in)\u003cbr\u003eStretches comfortably to ~56 cm (22 in).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBand width: ~7–8 cm (2.75–3.25 in) with 6 slip-stitch rows in chunky cord.\u003cbr\u003e👉 Make your chain 2–4 cm shorter than head circumference for a snug fit. Add\/subtract rows for width.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSkill level\u003cbr\u003eBeginner–Intermediate (slip stitch fabric, simple seaming, sewing small parts)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaterials\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChunky cord \/ thick yarn (or hold 2 strands of thinner yarn together)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5.0 mm crochet hook\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScissors, tapestry\/yarn needle, ruler\/tape measure\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOptional: contrast yarn for inner ear (pastels pop nicely)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechniques used\u003cbr\u003eSlip 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\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConstruction overview\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBand: 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEars: Make two—either Triangle Ear (outer + smaller inner, edged together) or Ring-Start Ear (softer triangle).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAssembly: Mark center front; sew ears ~7 cm apart, tilt slightly inward, bury tails.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormat \u0026amp; Delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDigital PDF pattern (no physical item)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstant download after purchase\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pattern Yarn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43575874945098,"sku":null,"price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/3025\/2362\/files\/il_fullxfull.7325709553_48dq.jpg?v=1778181428","url":"https:\/\/patternyarn.com\/products\/crochet-cat-ear-headband-pattern-chunky-bandana-two-styles-pdf-pattern","provider":"patternyarn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}