How to Crochet a Pineapple Cat Ear Warmer119


Materials:
Worsted weight yarn (approx. 1 skein)
4.00mm (G) crochet hook
Yarn needle
Scissors
(Optional) Stitch marker

Abbreviations:
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
tr: treble crochet
sl st: slip stitch

Instructions:

Foundation Round:
Ch 28
Sc in the second ch from the hook and in each ch across. (27 sc)
Join with a sl st to the first sc.

Round 1:
Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch)
Sc in each sc around. (27 sc)
Join with a sl st to the first sc.

Round 2:
Ch 1
(Sc in the next sc, hdc in the next sc) repeat around.
(36 stitches)
Join with a sl st to the first sc.

Round 3:
Ch 1
(Hdc in the next sc, dc in the next sc) repeat around.
(45 stitches)
Join with a sl st to the first sc.

Round 4:
Ch 2 (counts as first dc)
(Dc in the next 2 dc, tr in the next dc) repeat around.
(54 stitches)
Join with a sl st to the first dc.

Round 5:
Ch 1
(Tr in each tr, dc in each dc) repeat around.
(54 stitches)
Join with a sl st to the first tr.

Round 6:
Ch 2
(Dc in the next 2 dc, hdc in the next dc) repeat around.
(45 stitches)
Join with a sl st to the first dc.

Round 7:
Ch 1
(Hdc in the next hdc, sc in the next 2 dc) repeat around.
(36 stitches)
Join with a sl st to the first hdc.

Round 8:
Ch 1
Sc in each sc around.
(36 stitches)
Join with a sl st to the first sc.

Pineapple Trim:

Row 1:
Turn your work so that the wrong side is facing you.
Ch 1
(Sc in the next 4 sc, 3 hdc in the next sc) repeat around.
(54 stitches)
Join with a sl st to the first sc.

Row 2:
Ch 3 (counts as dc)
(Dc in the next 5 dc, tr in the next 3 hdc) repeat around.
(54 stitches)
Join with a sl st to the first dc.

Row 3:
Ch 1
(Tr in the next tr, dc in the next 6 dc) repeat around.
(54 stitches)
Join with a sl st to the first tr.

Row 4:
Ch 2
(Dc in the next 7 dc, 3 hdc in the next tr) repeat around.
(54 stitches)
Join with a sl st to the first dc.

Row 5:
Ch 1
(Hdc in the next 3 hdc, sc in the next 8 dc) repeat around.
(54 stitches)
Join with a sl st to the first hdc.

Row 6:
Ch 1
Sc in each sc around.
(54 stitches)
Join with a sl st to the first sc.

Cat Ear Shaping:

Divide your work into two equal halves. Mark the first stitch of each half with a stitch marker.

Left Ear:
Ch 1
(Sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next stitch) repeat from the stitch marker to the end of the half.
(27 sc)
Turn your work.
Ch 1
(2 sc in the next stitch, sc in each of the next 25 stitches) repeat.
(28 sc)
Turn your work.
Ch 1
Sc in the next 6 stitches, (2 sc in the next stitch, sc in the next stitch) repeat to the end of the row.
(31 sc)
Turn your work.

Repeat rows 2 and 3 of the left ear shaping until you have 40 stitches in the row.

Right Ear:
Repeat the instructions for the left ear, starting from the other stitch marker.

Finishing:
Sew the two ear pieces together along the bottom edge.
Fold the ear warmer in half and sew the two ends together.
Weave in any loose ends.

Your pineapple cat ear warmer is now complete! Enjoy wearing it during the cold weather months.

2024-12-18


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