Directions are for size Small.
Changes for Round 5: Ch 1, dc in first 7 (3, 3) sts, 2 dc in
sizes Medium and Large are in parentheses. next st, [dc in next 7 (3, 3) sts, 2 dc in next
st] 5 (11, 11) times; join with slip st in first
Hat measures 16 (18, 20)” [40.5 (45.5, 51) cm] st—54 (60, 60) dc.
circumference at brim.
Sizes Small and Medium only
Special Technique Rounds 6–10 (11): Ch 1, dc in each st around;
CROCHET Adjustable-ring method = Wrap yarn in a change to B; join with slip st in first st.
SKILL LEVEL ring, ensuring that the tail falls behind the Rounds 11 (12) and 12 (13): Ch 1, dc in each
EASY working yarn. Grip ring and tail firmly between st around; join with slip st in first st.
middle finger and thumb. Insert hook through Do not fasten off.
Designed by Salena Baca center of ring, yarn over (with working yarn)
and draw up a loop. Work stitches of first Size Large only
round in the ring, working over both strands Round 6: Ch 1, dc in first 9 sts, 2 dc in next st,
What you will need: (the tail and the ring). After the first round of [dc in next 9 sts, 2 dc in next st] 5 times; join
stitches is worked, pull gently, but firmly, on with slip st in first st—66 dc.
RED HEART® Super Saver®:
1 skein each 316 Soft White A
tail to tighten ring. Rounds 7–12: Ch 1, dc in each st around;
and 312 Black B Join with sc = Place a slip knot on hook, change to B; join with slip st in first st.
insert hook in indicated stitch, yarn over and Rounds 13 and 14: Ch 1, dc in each st
Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through around; join with slip st in first st.
5.5mm [US I-9] both loops on hook. Do not fasten off.
Yarn needle, 4 stitch markers, two
¾” (19 mm) white buttons Notes Right Earflap
1. Hat is made in joined rounds with earflaps Row 1: Ch 2 (counts as first dc here and
GAUGE: 13 sts = 4” (10 cm); 7½ worked back and forth in rows. throughout), skip next st, dc in next 5 sts,
rounds = 4” (10 cm) in double 2. Panda’s facial features are made separately skip next st, dc in next st; leave remaining sts
crochet. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use
any size hook to obtain the gauge.
and sewn to front of hat. unworked, turn—7 dc.
3. Chain 1 at the beginning of a round or row Row 2: Ch 2, skip next st, dc in next 3 sts,
does not count as a stitch. skip next st, dc in last st, turn—5 dc.
Row 3: Ch 2, skip next st, dc in next st, skip
HAT next st, dc in last st, turn—3 dc. Fasten off.
Panda Baby Hat
RED HEART® Super
Saver®, Art. E300
With A, make an adjustable ring, ch 1. With right side of right earflap facing and back
available in solid color Round 1 (right side): Work 12 hdc in ring; join seam to the right, count to the left from earflap
7 oz (198 g), 364 yd (333 m); prints, with slip st in first st—12 hdc. Pull gently, but and place marker on 25th (29th, 33rd) st.
multicolor and heather 5 oz (141 g), Every best-dressed baby needs a firmly, on tail to tighten ring.
236 yds (215 m), flecks 5 oz wardrobe of cute crocheted hats, and this Round 2: Ch 1, 2 hdc in each st around; join Left Earflap
(141 g), 260 yds (238 m) skeins
one is over the top cute! Perfect to make with slip st in first st—24 hdc. With right side facing, join B with slip st in
while waiting for baby or to make and give Round 3: Ch 1, dc in first st, 2 dc in next st, marked st and work same as right earflap.
at the next baby shower. [dc in next st, 2 dc in next st] 11 times; join Continued...
with slip st in first st—36 dc.
Round 4: Ch 1, dc in first 2 sts, 2 dc in next st,
[dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st] 11 times; join
SHOP KIT with slip st in first st—48 dc.
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Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next 4 sts,
2 hdc in next 5 sts, sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in
Edging last 2 sts, join with slip st in first st—25 sts.
Round 1 (right side): With right side facing, Fasten off.
join B with sc in any st at center back
between earflaps, sc in each st around and With front of hat facing and using photograph
working 3 sc in end of each row; join with slip as a guide for placement, position eyes on
st in first sc. Fasten off. either side of nose, turning one piece to
opposite side, and sew in place. Sew buttons
Ears (make 2) to eyes with a strand of B if contrast stitching
With B, make an adjustable ring, ch 1. is desired.
Round 1 (right side): Work 10 hdc in ring; join
with slip st in first st—10 hdc. Pull gently, but FINISHING
firmly, on tail to tighten ring. Weave in ends.
Round 2: Ch 1, hdc in first st, 2 hdc in next st,
[hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st] 4 times; join Braids (make 2)
with slip st in first st—15 hdc. Cut nine 28” (71 cm) strands of B. Separate
Round 3: Ch 1, hdc in each st around; join into 3 hanks of 3 strands each. Thread each
with slip st in first st. hank through last row of earflap and fold over
Round 4: Ch 1, sc in each st around; join with so strands are doubled. Braid doubled hanks
slip st in first st—15 sc. Fasten off, leaving a until 4” (10 cm) of strands remain, tie an
long tail for sewing. overhand knot tightly, and trim ends evenly.
With front facing, flatten hat and place stitch
markers at Rounds 2 and 4 on each side of hat. ABBREVIATIONS
Flatten each ear and sew between markers. A, B = Color A, Color B; ch = chain; dc =
double crochet; hdc = half double crochet;
Nose sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); [ ] =
With B, make an adjustable ring, ch 1. work directions in brackets the number of
Round 1: Work 10 hdc in ring; join with slip st times specified.
in first st—10 hdc. Pull gently, but firmly, on
tail to tighten ring. Fasten off, leaving a long
tail for sewing.
With front of hat facing and using photograph
as a guide for placement, center nose where
desired in A-colored section and sew in place.
Eyes (make 2)
With B, ch 7.
Round 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next
4 ch, 5 hdc in last ch; working on opposite
side of foundation ch, sc in first 5 ch, 2 sc in
last ch, join with slip st in first st—17 sts.
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