Cat Hat and Scarf

Cat Hat 

Row 1: ch 6 in a magic circle

Row 2: sc 1 in each st

Row 3: sc 2 in each st

Row 4: sc 2, sc 1, repeat

Row 5: sc 2, sc 1, sc 1

Row 6: sc 2, sc 1, sc 1, sc 1

Row 7: tr in each st

Row 8: sc 1 in each st

Row 9: tr in each st

Row 10: sc 1, dec 1, repeat*

trim and knot

If hat is too small instead sc 1, sc 1, dec 1, repeat

Pompom

Wrap yarn around three fingers 10 times

Cut top and bottom of yarn, now you have several strands of yarn.

Cut a 2 inch piece of yarn and use this to tie together yarn strands and knot the Pom Pom to the top of hat.

Optional: Add strings to sides so hat ties on gently.

Scarf 

Beginning: Ch to desired length slightly bigger than neck

Do not twist, straighten ss together

Row 1: tr in top loop

Row 2: sc 1 in each st

Row 3: sc 3, ss in 3rd ch, repeat.

Trim and tie ends in bow

Good to know: Natural yarn fibers such as cotton and wool scraps can be put outside for birds to use in their nests! This is helpful when you have yarn scraps you don’t have a use for.

Some Helpful Links

Crochet Abbreviations:http://purplekittyyarns.com/info/crochet-pattern-abbrevia... 

Basic Stitches: http://freevintagecrochet.com/how-to-crochet 

Great wrist exercises:http://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/5-exercises-to-i... 

Charities that love crochet lovers:http://www.crochet.org/?page=charity