This Panda Crochet Baby Hat is a delightful and practical gift for any little one!
Read on further for the FREE pattern. A VIDEO TUTORIAL is also available. Or purchase the ad-free PDF pattern here
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COZY DESIGN
This adorable panda crochet baby hat is sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face!
It’s cozy, warm, and protects your little one’s head from the cold. Adding a cute little panda applique makes it even more adorable and fun to wear!
GIFTS FOR BABY
This hat is easy and fun to make, and the free pattern allows you to create it for a new arrival or your own little one.
Part of a baby set, you can check out the matching items: a unique panda baby blanket, adorable panda baby booties and a stylish and very cute hoodie with panda appliques and two little animal ears.
This layette would make such a special gift for a baby shower.
FINISHED SIZES
The pattern for this beanie is available in seven sizes.
The free version below covers ages 0-3 months, 6-12 months and 3-5 years.
If you’d like to make sizes newborn, 3-6 months, 1-2 years and 2-3 years, you can find the instructions (along with the sizes covered in this article) in the PDF version
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VIDEO TUTORIAL
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PANDA CROCHET BABY HAT: A FREE PATTERN
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LEVEL
“Projects may include simple stitch patterns, color work, and/or shaping”.
Source: Craft Yarn Council of America’s www.YarnStandards.com
PATTERN NOTES
- US crochet terminology used throughout.
- There is one set of instructions that cover sizes 0-3 months, 6-12 months and 3-5 years. The other sizes mentioned above can be found in the ad-free PDF version, which is available for purchase.
- For size 0-3 months you will use a #3 / DK / 8 ply yarn and a G (4mm) hook (details below in ‘materials’).
- For age 6-12 months you will use a #4 / aran / 10 ply yarn and an H (5mm) hook (details below in ‘materials’).
- For ages 3-5 years, you will use a #5 / chunky / 12 ply yarn and a J (6mm) hook (details below in ‘materials’).
- The hat is worked in rounds, starting from the crown down to the brim.
- The chain 2 made at the beginning of each round does not count as your first stitch.
- At the end of the round, please make sure that you slip stitch into the top of the first stitch to join the round.
- Take care not to include the beginning ch2 when counting your stitches at the end of each round.
- For beginners, it will be helpful to place a stitch marker into the top of the first stitch of the round.
- The video tutorial covers size 0-3 months, 6-12 months & 3-5 years only. However you can use it as a guide when making the other sizes.
SUPPLIES
- 0-3 MONTHS:
YARN: Any category #3 / light worsted / DK / 8 ply yarn.
YARN FOR HAT (COLOUR A):
Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK, 137yds / 1.8oz (125m / 50g). Colours shown: Bubblegum Pink (451) and Dolphin Blue (437). For this size you’ll need:
0-3 months: 1 ball
YARN FOR PANDA APPLIQUE (COLOURS B & C):
Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK, 137yds / 1.8oz (125m / 50g). You’ll need just a scrap amount of yarn in the following colours:
Colour B. Paper White (401)
Colour C. Pure Black (402)
CROCHET HOOKS:
HAT: G (4MM) for 0-3 months
PANDA APPLIQUE: 3MM
- 6-12 MONTHS
YARN: Any category #4 / worsted / aran / 10 ply yarn.
YARN FOR HAT (COLOUR A):
Stylecraft Special Aran, 214 yds / 3.5 oz (196m / 100g. For this size you’ll need (in the colour of your choice):
6-12 months: 1 ball
YARN FOR PANDA APPLIQUE (COLOURS B & C):
Stylecraft Special Aran, 214 yds / 3.5 oz (196m / 100g). You’ll need just a scrap amount of yarn in the following colours:
Colour B. White (1001)
Colour C. Black (1002)
CROCHET HOOKS:
HAT: H (5mm) for 6-12 months
PANDA APPLIQUE: G (4mm)
- 3-5 YEARS
YARN: Any category #5 / bulky / chunky / 12 ply yarn.
YARN FOR HAT (COLOUR A):
Stylecraft Special Chunky, 157 yds / 3.5 oz (144m / 100g). For this size you’ll need (in the colour of your choice):
3-5 years: 1 ball
YARN FOR PANDA APPLIQUE (COLOURS B & C):
Stylecraft Special Chunky, 157 yds / 3.5 oz (144m / 100g). You’ll need just a scrap amount of yarn in the following colours:
Colour B. White (1001)
Colour C. Black (1002)
CROCHET HOOKS:
HAT: J (6mm) for 3-5 years
- FOR ALL SIZES
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- stitch markers
GAUGE / TENSION
For each size, check your gauge / tension as follows:
0–3 months: Work the first 5 rounds of the pattern below. After round 5 the diameter of the crown should measure 4” (10 cm) approximately.
6-12 months: Work the first 5 rounds of the pattern below. After round 5 the diameter of the crown should measure 5” (13 cm) approximately.
3-5 years: Work the first 5 rounds of the pattern below. After round 5 the diameter of the crown should measure 6.5” (16 cm) approximately.
FINISHED SIZE
0-3 months: width – 6.5″ ; height – 5″
6-12 months: width – 7.5″ ; height – 6″
3-5 years: width – 9″ ; height – 7.5″
STITCHES & ABBREVIATIONS (US CROCHET TERMS)
BPdc – back post double crochet: Yarn over (yo), insert hook from back to front to back around the post of the next stitch, yo, pull up a loop, 3 loops remaining on hook. Yo, pull up a loop and pull through 2 loops on hook, 2 loops remaining on hook. Yo, pull up a loop and pull through remaining 2 loops on hook. 1 BPdc completed.
dc – double crochet: Yarn over (yo), insert hook into stitch, yo, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). Yo, pull through 2 loops (2 loops on hook). Yo, pull through remaining 2 loops. 1 double crochet completed.
fasten off – To fasten off securely, work one chain, then cut the yarn leaving a 5 – 6” tail. Pull the tail through the loop that is on your hook. Tighten gently.
FPdc – front post double crochet: Yarn over (yo), insert hook from front to back to front around the post of the next stitch, yo, pull up a loop, 3 loops remaining on hook. Yo, pull up a loop and pull through 2 loops on hook, 2 loops remaining on hook. Yo, pull up a loop and pull through remaining 2 loops on hook. 1 FPdc completed.
sc – single crochet: Insert hook into stitch, yarn over (yo), pull up a loop (2 loops on hook). Yo, pull through both loops on hook. 1 single crochet completed.
sl st – slip stitch: Insert hook into stitch, yarn over (yo), pull up a loop, you will have 2 loops on your hook. Pull the first loop through the second loop. 1 slip stitch completed.
( ) – Sets of stitches to be worked within one stitch or space.
* to * – Repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed.
[ ] – The total number of stitches at the end of a row.
PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS
CROWN
With Colour A
Make a magic circle or ch4 and then sl st to 1st ch to form a ring.
Round 1. Ch2 (does not count as your 1st st here and throughout), 12dc into the centre of ring, sl st to 1st dc to join [12 sts].
Round 2. Ch2, 2dc in same st (at base of ch2), 2dc in next 11 sts, sl st to top of 1st dc to join [24 sts].
Round 3. Ch2, 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 2dc in next st, *1dc in next st, 2dc in next st*, repeat from * to * for a total of 11 times, sl st to 1st dc to join [36 sts].
Round 4. Ch2, 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 1dc in next st, 2dc in next st, *1dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st*, repeat from * to * for a total of 11 times, sl st to 1st dc to join [48 sts].
Round 5. Ch2, 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 1dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st, *1dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next st*, repeat from * to * for a total of 11 times, sl st to 1st dc to join, DO NOT TURN [60 sts].
For size 0-3 months: The diameter of the crown should measure 4” approximately.
For size 6-12 months: The diameter of the crown should measure 5” approximately.
For size 3-5 years: The diameter of the crown should measure 6.5” approximately.
MAIN BODY OF HAT
Rounds 6 – 11. Ch2, 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 1dc in next 59 sts, sl st to 1st dc to join, DO NOT TURN [60 sts].
BRIM
Rounds 12 – 14: Ch2, *1FPdc in next st, 1BPdc in next st*, repeat from * to * until end of round, DO NOT TURN [30 FPdc, 30 BPdc].
Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.
PANDA APPLIQUE
HEAD
Using Colour B
Make a magic circle (if you do not like the magic circle method, see the Alternative Round 1 below).
Round 1. Ch1, 6sc in the magic circle, do not join round, instead place a st marker in the first sc of the round [6 sts].
Alternative Round 1. Ch2, 6sc in 2nd ch from hook (work over yarn tail), do not join round, instead place a st marker in the first sc of the round [6 sts].
Round 2. 2sc in next 6 sts [12 sts].
Round 3. *2sc in next st, 1sc in next st*, repeat from * to * 6 times [18 sts].
Round 4. 1sc in next st, 2sc in next st, *1sc in next 2 sts, 2sc in next st*, repeat from * to * 5 times, ending with 1sc in last st [24 sts].
Round 5. *2sc in next st, 1sc in next 3 sts*, repeat from * to * 6 times, sl st to 1st sc or make an invisible join [30 sts].
Cut yarn (leave a long tail approx. 12” / 30cm for sewing on later).
RIGHT EAR
Note: For demonstration purposes, I’m using blue coloured yarn. When working with black yarn, make sure that you’re working in a well-lit area.
With Colour C
Attach yarn to any stitch:
Round 1. Ch1 (does not count as your first st), 2sc in same st (at base of ch1), (2sc, sl st) in next st, TURN [5 sts].
Round 2. Ch1 (does not count as your first st), 1sc in next 4 sts, sl st at base of 1st sc made in round 1 [5 sts].
Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in ends.
LEFT EAR
Attach yarn to the 8th stitch along from last stitch worked for right ear:
Work left ear as right ear above.
EYES
Using Colour C
Make a magic circle (if you do not like the magic circle method, see the Alternative Round 1 below).
Round 1. Ch1, 6sc in the magic circle, sl st to 1st sc or make an invisible join (when cutting yarn, leave about 10” / 25cm for sewing on later), [6 sts].
Alternative Round 1. Ch2, 6sc in 2nd ch from hook (work over yarn tail), sl st to 1st sc or make an invisible join (when cutting yarn, leave about 10” / 25cm for sewing on later), [6 sts].
NOSE
Make a slip knot (leave a yarn tail about 6” / 15cm) and place it on your hook, ch1, cut yarn (leave about 6” / 15cm) and pull yarn through. Pull on yarn tail to create a little ball.
Weave both yarn tails through the centre of the head, in between the 2nd and 3rd rounds:
Tie a few knots at the back of your work to secure. Weave in ends.
ATTACH EYES
Sew your eyes onto either side of the nose.
FINISHING
Sew panda applique on to front of hat.
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Yvonne Kleinsmidt says
Hi Ladies, THANKYOU so much for this amazing free pattern. Will most definitely enjoy crocheting this for my latest Great grand child.
God Bless. Continue your good work.
Much Appreciated.
Amanda says
Hello Yvonne! You’re very welcome! 💝 We hope that you have a lot of fun making this baby hat for your Great Granchild 😘