How to make cute cat ears! A collection of ideas recommended for kids and perfect for events
Those adorable cat ears that capture children’s hearts and won’t let go! Here, we’ve gathered a variety of DIY cat ear ideas using headbands, hoods, felt, and pipe cleaners.
Perfect for costumes in nursery and kindergarten performances or as props for pretend play, we’ll show you fun ways to make them together with kids.
From easy projects using materials from 100-yen shops to fluffy designs with a cute finish, you can enjoy customizing them to your taste.
Use this as a guide and try making your very own special cat ears!
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How to Make Cute Cat Ears! A Collection of Ideas Recommended for Kids and Perfect for Events (11–20)
black cat
Perfect for Halloween events or dance costumes for school plays! Here’s how to make a black cat costume complete with ears and a tail.
No complicated measurements, sewing techniques, or special skills required.
The design is adjustable to fit children of any age.
A cat-ear headband, bloomers with a tail, and cute paw-print gloves will transform your child into an adorable little black cat.
You can find all the materials at 100-yen shops, so it’s easy to get started.
Enjoy a fun Halloween with a fluffy black cat costume!
Crocheted cat ears
Here’s an idea for a crochet cat-ear headband.
You’ll need your favorite yarn and one round hair elastic.
You’ll crochet the headband body and the cat ears separately.
For the body, start with a chain, then work single crochet stitches to build length.
Partway through, sandwich the hair elastic into the fabric to attach it, then continue crocheting the body.
Once it’s long enough, attach the other side by sandwiching the elastic again.
After you’ve crocheted the body and the cat ear pieces, combine them to finish.
The look will vary depending on the yarn, so find one you love and give it a try!
origami black cat
Cats are very popular animals among small children.
Cats have a cute image, but simply making one with black origami paper instantly turns it into a Halloween-style decoration.
Also, the steps for making an origami cat use various folding techniques, which has the educational benefit of helping children develop dexterity.
By the way, there’s a final step where you stick on the eyes; if your child tries it and finds it difficult, having a white pen ready makes it easy to finish the facial features.
cat
If cat ears or a full cat cosplay feels a bit embarrassing but you still want a cat-like costume, why not make a cat mask? You can craft a full cat face out of paper or fabric, or just make the part from the nose to the ears—either is fine! For a Halloween vibe, we recommend using darker or bold colors like black or purple.
Make sure to cut holes for the eyes so you can see ahead.
Once you’ve got the shape, add stickers, attach ribbons, and decorate it cutely—you’ll end up with an adorable, one-of-a-kind mask!
Cat ears with a headband
Let me share an easy idea for making cat ears with a headband.
Mark the spots where you want the ears, and tie a firm knot at each spot.
Instead of pulling the knot too tight, shape it into a triangle.
Hold down the part that will be the top corner, and gently pull the headband little by little to make it look neat.
Do the same on the other side! If the headband is wrinkly or too soft, it can be hard to shape, so if it doesn’t work well, try ironing it first to smooth it out.
It’s a quick and easy idea, so give it a try!
Cat-ear hat made of boa fabric
Introducing a DIY idea for a cat-ear hat that turns you into a cat just by putting it on! Cut rounded triangle pieces from faux fur (boa) and sew them together to make the hat.
For the cat ears, cut four pieces from the same fabric and sew them together as well.
Next, make the hat lining—the steps are almost the same as for the hat.
Once all the pieces are ready, sew them together, and your cat-ear hat is complete! Using cotton for the lining is a good idea, as it should help absorb sweat.
Feel free to add ear flaps or decorative stitching to suit your taste!
How to Make Cute Cat Ears! A Collection of Kid-Friendly Ideas You Can Use at Events (21–30)
Knitted cat-ear headband with knitting needles
If you’re good at knitting with needles, why not try making this cat-ear headband inspired by this idea? This headband offers two ways to enjoy it: normally it’s a simple ribbon headband, but when you turn it inside out, cat ears pop out and it becomes a cat-ear headband! The main body of the headband is basically knit as a tube, but for the parts where the cat ears attach, don’t knit it as a tube—leave it open and knit flat.
Knit the cat ears and ribbon pieces separately.
Once the pieces are done, sew them together and you’re finished! It’s perfect for winter dress-up or costumes!