Today's the first day of school in our town. It's Monday and I'm guessing that by, oh, probably Friday the school supply aisles will have given way to Halloween costumes and candy. What does that mean to us? Why,
it's time to start shopping for Halloween hats for cats, of course!
People love dressing up their pets in costumes for Halloween. It used to be just dog owners, but now cat owners, too, are on the lookout for the best possible Halloween costumes for their beloved felines. I decided that, rather than a full costume, I'd start by looking for the best Halloween hats. I mean, everyone's heard of
The Cat In the Hat, right? Well, who said that cats only like stovepipe hats with stripes?
Thanks to the artisans on Etsy, you'll be able to outfit your cat for weeks in a whole wardrobe of choices of cat hats. It would take until trick-or-treat night to show you all the great hats that are available, so Sylvia and I have narrowed down the selection to a few that we especially like. Ready? Here are
five of our favorite Halloween hats for cats. Click on each picture to see it bigger and click on the links for more details.
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We know (of course we do) that all cats believe they are mighty and what mightier cat in the whole feline world than the lion! This
lion mane cat hat in bright bronze (or your choice of other colors) is mighty indeed, providing a full, wrap-around mane. The mane/hat features comfortable ear holes and a chin strap, made to order using your cat's measurements. Each "hair" on this mane is attached by hand to the hat. You can be assured that Meredith at iheartneedlework does wonderful work as indicated by the hundreds of excellent customer reviews she has received.
I know that a lamb isn't very Halloween-ish, but lambs are associated with lions and, well, this cat hat is so darned cute I had to feature it here. Also designed and custom made by Meredith, this adorable
white lamb hat (or choose black) with its pink ears is a perfect choice for a cat with a humble, gentle personality. Or for Easter. Or maybe your cat is playing a role in a Christmas manger scene. Or, hey, who says there's anything wrong with a lamb costume for Halloween?
Speaking of
The Cat in the Hat (and we were), everyone will recognize the character your cat is portraying when he wears this crochet version of the hat made famous by Dr. Seuss's best-known character. This simple (and rather tall)
stovepipe hat for a cat has comfy ear holes and ties in a bow under your cat's chin. Kate at ToCraftAHome did a great job with this. I would love to see
this cat in
this hat come by our house on Halloween night. Would that not be the coolest thing ever?
Here's a cat hat that's simply purrfect for Halloween, a
felted wool witch's hat. This is a great design, beautifully crafted by Amélie who has a long and very distinguished history of creating awesome hats for cats. Be sure to check out Amélie's shop, ToScarboroughFair, if you just can't get enough hats for your cat. Bet she has something you'll love that your cat doesn't have. Yet. (Her cat hats are addictive.)
To wind down our Halloween Hats for Cats countdown, here's a cute little punkin in a
pumpkin hat. This is so seasonal, your cat can wear it from the first hint of fall, through Halloween, and right up to Thanksgiving. Sylvia is particularly fond of this hat because of the pumpkin tendrils. I like it because it looks super-soft and the model reminds me of my cat Peanut.
So, and you know I'm going to ask, which cat hat do you like best? Will you
subject treat your cat to a new Halloween hat this year? Please tell us all about it.