Crocheted Cat Mask: free pattern + tutorial

There are some kids who know what they want to be for Halloween in January, and some kids who hem and haw about it until the last minute.

My kids fall squarely into that second category. While the jury’s still out on what kind of last minute costume prep I’ll be doing, I thought I’d make something I think is cute.

I’ve teamed up with Michaels to bring you a free pattern for this cute crochet cat mask! Or super hero masks, if you leave off the ears. They make a great addition to a costume, or can even pretty much stand alone and be the costume.

They are a quick make and pretty easy.

The pattern isn’t worked in traditional rows or rounds, so it may be tricky for a beginner, but since it takes such a small amount of yarn and time, I still recommend it if you aren’t afraid to rip it out a few times to get it right. I’ve included pictures and a tutorial as well, to help you along.

Let’s get started!

Materials

Worsted weight yarn (50 yards should be plenty)
G-6 or 4 mm hook
Yarn needle

You can find all of these materials in the yarn aisle at Michaels. :)

Sizing

One size fits most. Finished mask is about 8.25 inches wide and 4.25 inches tall (to the tip of the ear).

Abbreviations

ch = chain
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
sl st = slip stitch

Pattern

Chain 26.

Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook. Sc across (24 + 1 chain skipped at the beginning).

Row 2: Turn, ch 1, sc across. (25, including ch.1)

Row 3: Repeat Row 2.

Row 4: (No chain) 1 sc in first sc from hook, sc, ch 9. Skip 9 stitches, sc in next, 2 more sc, ch 9, skip 9 stitches, 2 sc, turn.

Row 5: Ch 1, sc, dc into chained loop 13 times. Weave hook through previous rows loops for stability and sc. 2 sc (total 3 sc in center/nose of mask), 13 dc in second chained loop. Sc weaving hook through 2 loops, sl st.

STOP here to complete basic mask. Tie off and weave in ends.

CONTINUE to complete cat mask.

First ear row: Sc up side of mask, turn. Ch 1, 7 sc, turn, skip first stitch, 6 sc, turn, skip first stitch, 5 sc, turn, skip first stitch, 4 sc, turn, skip first stitch, 3 sc, turn, skip first stitch, 2 sc, turn, sc at the top. You should have a triangle-shaped ear forming. Turn mask to the side. 10 sc down the side of the ear and mask.

Around the eyes: *2 sc in same stitch, sc* Repeat pattern between *s three times. 2 sc in same stitch, sl st in next four stitches. Weaving hook through two sc in middle of mask, sl st, sl st again for a total of 2 sl st at the center/nose of the mask. 4 sl st, *2 sc in same stitch, sc* Repeat pattern between *s three times. 2 sc in same stitch, 5 sc up the side of the mask, turn mask upright.

Second ear row: Ch 1, 7 sc, turn, skip first stitch, 6 sc, turn skip first stitch, 5 sc, turn, skip first stitch, 4 sc, turn, skip first stitch, 3 sc, turn, skip first stitch, 2 sc, turn, sc at the top. You should have a second triangle-shaped ear forming. Turn mask to the side. 5 sc down the side of the ear. Slip stitch to next stitch. Tie off end, leaving an 8 inch tail.

Top of mask: With a new slip knot on your hook, sl st into the top of one of the ears. Sc 3 times at the top of the ear, 6 sc down the unworked/inside side of the ear, hdc at the base of the ear, 10 hdc across the top of the mask, 6 sc up the other ear, 3 sc at the top of the other ear. Tie off end, leaving an 8 inch tail.