This simple, no-sew scrunchie cat pattern is suitable for advanced beginners with a basic understanding of crochet stitches (US terminology). Cute, practical, and fun to make, it’s a lovely handmade gift for friends, family, or fellow cat lovers. The pattern is also perfect for using up yarn scraps, making it a creative and satisfying stash-busting project you’ll want to make again and again.

Experience Level: Advanced beginner | Easy

Depends on your hair tie size, yarn, hook

Yarn - small volume of any weighted and fibre
Hook - any size, recommend matching to yarn weight (pattern examples used Hook 6.0 with 8ply/DK/worsted)
Hair tie/s
Scissors
Stitch markers - at least 4
Yarn/Darning needle
Blocking board + pins (recommended)
Fabric stiffener (optional)
Waterproofing spray (optional)