Cat Hipster Beanie

**About** Keep your kitty stylish and warm with this adorable, hand-knit cat beanie! This easy-to-knit, hipster-style hat features a snug ribbed fit, cute little ear openings, and optional I-cord ties for a secure fit (if your cat is comfortable with them!). This beginner-friendly, quick-knit project is perfect for using up scrap yarn and makes an excellent gift for cat lovers, pet parents, and even small dogs!  **Friendly Reminder:** Always ensure your pet is comfortable wearing accessories, and never leave them unattended while wearing the beanie with the I-cord tied. **Skill Level** Advanced Beginner **Gauge** 9 sts and 12 rows = 1 inches / 2.5 cm in 2x2 rib, on 3 mm [US 2.5] circular needles, Block your knit and keep it at a relaxed stretch. **Materials** **Suggested Needles** - 3mm [US 2.5] , 10 inch / 27 cm, circular needles - 3mm [US 2.5] double pointed needles for the crown shaping. **Suggested Yarn** Samples made in size XS in a fingering weight yarn. This is a great stash busting project and uses approximately 35-70 metres of yarn. Yarn alternatives can be found https://fridayknits.com/products/cat-hipster-beanie **Size Guide** The sizes below are the final measurements for the beanie circumference. Measure around your kitty’s head at the circumference, below the ears and above the eyes. Choose your beanie size based off this. Please note that 2x2 rib is stretchy and accommodating, so if you are between sizes, you can size down. (XS, S, M) (L, XL, 2XL) (3XL, 4XL, 5XL) (8, 9, 10) (10.5, 11.5, 12.5) (13.5, 14, 15) inches / (20.3, 22,9, 25.4) (26.7, 29.2, 31.8) (33.75, 35, 37.5) cm.