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Knit Hat Pattern, Cat Balaclava Pattern, Knit Cat Hat Pattern, Ski Mask Pattern, Knitting Pattern, Cat Ear Hood Pattern, Wild Thing Hat

Name: Knit Hat Pattern, Cat Balaclava Pattern, Knit Cat Hat Pattern, Ski Mask Pattern, Knitting Pattern, Cat Ear Hood Pattern, Wild Thing Hat
Brand: pixiebell
SKU: 62218930
Price: 5.50 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (77 reviews)

pixiebell ·

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Designed by pixiebell
Supplies for making crafts
Digital download
Digital file type(s): 1 PDF

Pattern: The Wild Thing Balaclava

Inspired by the classic shape of a balaclava ski mask, this whimsical knit features pointed cat-like ears. This hat is designed to fit the average 20 – 23 inch adult and teen head.

This pattern is recommended for the intermediate to advanced knitter. You’ll need to know basic stitches, how to increase, knit in the round on circular needles and how to pick up stitches. This pattern does including some in-progress photos as well as some videos to explain some techniques. If you’re a beginning knitter and feeling brave, give this fun knit a try!

You will need:

Yarn: 130 yards of chunky or bulky yarn. I recommend Knit Picks Brava Bulky or Yarnsmiths Create Chunky.

Needles: US size 9 (5.5 mm) needles or size needed to obtain tension. I use a 24" circular needle, I find straights get too heavy after awhile and I like the flexibility of the circulars. This project is knit mostly flat and not in the round, until the final neckband section.

NOTE: This listing is for the purchase of the pattern ONLY, not the actual finished item. You will be receiving a digital download of instructions on how to make your own. Patterns are a final sale, due to their digital nature they cannot be returned or refunded. Patterns are written in English only.

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© 2009 Pixiebell Elfinwear, all rights reserved. This original design pattern is property of Pixiebell Elfinwear. The written pattern is for personal use only. Please do not redistribute, transfer or sell the pattern or images, in part or in whole.

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Wylie Aug 24, 2026

A really whimsical and cool knitting pattern. This was the first thing I ever tried to knit. I didn't even know the knit stitch when I started this pattern, but the pattern instructions are well put together so that even an absolute beginner can understand. Even with a gauge swatch, my final hat turned out a little bigger because my stitches were a little loose throughout the project. Still, I think it's a somewhat forgiving pattern, and the hat turned out cute! Will attempt another try so I can get a more fitted look later on. I would recommend to anyone.

Wylie Aug 24, 2026

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Thank you!