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This is my entry to the September Whiplash contest. The challenge was to make any kind of hat. I got the inspiration for my hat from my cat, Maui:
I crocheted the cat hat in single crochet from black chenille with cream chenille accents. After reading the tapestry crochet post on whipup a few weeks ago, I’ve been wanting to try it, so I added a zig-zag border around the bottom, to match the ‘M’ markings on Maui’s forehead. I finished the bottom with reverse single crochet.:
I single crocheted cream fronts and black backs for the ears, then joined the fronts to the backs with a reverse single crochet border:
The hat still looked a bit plain, so I added three flowers embroidered with lazy daisy stitch, with bead centres:
Maui seems to approve of the finished hat:
I’m entering the cat hat into the design category of Whiplash this month.
Lina Said,
September 23, 2006 @ 7:56 pm
your cat hat is adorable! and your cat as well, and you - great photos.
Kari Said,
September 25, 2006 @ 9:22 pm
This is so pretty! I LOVE the flowers, they really add a cute detail. Awesome job!!!
dawn Said,
October 6, 2006 @ 10:38 am
MAU MAU!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cleo Said,
March 23, 2008 @ 8:55 pm
I wanna try that so badly but i only know the basics in crocheting,ill try tho
Julie Said,
April 27, 2008 @ 1:44 pm
I Think you’re my sosi !!!! It’s a very wierd feeling… i was looking for a Hat for my cat on Google, and i felt on your picture, it’s very bizard.
Can you contact me ?
THx.
Rachel Said,
August 31, 2008 @ 9:25 pm
OMG, do you make hats and sell them? I would TOTALLY love to buy one if you do! That is so adorable!