Crochet panda hat pattern

Welcome back to another delightful crochet project! Today, we have an absolutely adorable, wonderfully cozy, and perfectly charming wearable pattern for you to try: the cutest little Crochet Panda Hat! If you love crafting beautiful handmade accessories that perfectly capture classic kawaii charm while offering a beautifully detailed, lovable design to keep you engaged and warm, this gorgeous little bamboo-munching hat is going to be your next favorite make.

This fantastic hat pattern is wonderfully adaptable and perfect for unforgettable handmade gifts, allowing you to whip up beautiful, lovable accessories in no time that will be cherished as family keepsakes for years! While the instructions highlight a classic black-and-white look, you can easily adjust the color variations depending on the worsted weight yarn used—swap out classic panda colors for magical brights, soft pastels, or vibrant bold hues to create a whimsical, personalized winter accessory! Grab your hooks, settle into your favorite crafting spot, and let’s dive into making this wonderfully warm, completely adorable Crochet Panda Hat!

Skill level

Beginner

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Materials needed

• I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook for the hat
• G-6 (4 mm) crochet hook for the face parts
• Worsted weight yarn (#4) in black and white
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Stitch markers (optional)

Finished size

This panda hat pattern includesthree sizes.

• Toddler— 18–19 inches (46–48 cm) head circumference, 7 inches (18 cm) tall
• Child— 19–20 inches (48–51 cm) head circumference, 7.75 inches (20 cm) tall
• Adult— 20–23 inches (51–58 cm) head circumference, 8 inches (20 cm) tall

Need help with sizing? Check out mycrochet hat sizing guideto measure head circumference, use negative ease, and adjust crown diameter and hat height for the best fit.

Gauge

14 stitches and 9 rounds = 4 inches (10 cm)

Learnhow to check crochet gaugebefore you begin so you can adjust your hook size if needed.

Crochet abbreviations

• dc =double crochet stitch
• sc =single crochet stitch
• hdc =half double crochet stitch
• ch/chs = chain/chains
• st/sts = stitch/stitches
• sl st = slip stitch
• rnd/rnds = round/rounds
• rem = remaining

Pattern notes

• The chain at the beginning of each round does not count as your first stitch.
• Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch made in that round.
• Repeat instructions between the asterisks (*) for the rest of the round.
• You are crocheting in the round from the top of the hat down.
• The pattern is written in US crochet terms.
• Rounds 1-7 are the same for all sizes.

Crochet panda hat pattern instructions

Rounds 1-7 are the same for all sizes.

Rnd 1:Magic circle, ch 2,11 dc, join with sl st to the top of the first dc (11 stitches)Rnd 2: Ch 2,2 dcin each st, join (22 stitches)Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2dc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2dc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2dc, dc in next 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2dc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)Rnd 7: Ch 2, *2dc, dc in next 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)

Toddler size

Rnds 8–16: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (56 stitches)Rnd 17: Ch 1, sc in each st, join and fasten off (56 stitches)

Child size

Rnd 8: Ch 2, *2dc, dc in next 13 sts*, join (60 stitches)Rnds 9–17: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (60 stitches)Rnd 18: Ch 1, sc in each st, join and fasten off (60 stitches)

Adult size

Rnd 8: Ch 2, *2dc, dc in next 13 sts*, join (60 stitches)Rnd 9: Ch 2, *2dc, dc in next 13 sts*, join (64 stitches)Rnds 10–19: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (64 stitches)Rnd 20: Ch 1, sc in each st, join and fasten off (64 stitches)

Adding the panda face

The patterns are the same for all sizes unless stated otherwise.

Ears

Rnd 1:Magic circle, Ch 2,8 hdc, (8 stitches)Rnd 2: Ch 2,2 hdcin each st, join (16 stitches)Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 hdc, hdc in next st*, join (24 stitches)Rnd 4: Ch 2, [2 hdc, hdc in next 2 sts] x 6 times, sc in rem 6 sts, join (33 stitches)

Sew the ears to the hat.

Eye patches

Rnd 1: Ch 7,2 hdcin 3rd ch from hook, hdc in 3 chs,2 hdcin last ch, continue in the round to work in the backside of the chs,2 hdc, hdc in 3 backside chs,2 hdc, join (14 stitches)Rnd 2: Ch 2,2 hdcin 2 sts, hdc in 3 sts,2 hdcin 4 sts, hdc in 3 sts,2 hdcin last 2 sts, join (22 stitches)Rnd 3: Ch 2,2 hdcin 3 sts, hdc in 5 sts,2 hdcin 6 sts, hdc in 5 sts,2 hdcin last 3 sts, join and fasten off (34 stitches)

Eyes

Start with black yarn.Rnd 1:Magic circle, ch 1,4 sc, join (4 stitches)

Switch to white yarn.Rnd 2: Ch 2,2 hdcin each st, join (8 stitches)

Sew the eyes to the patches. Then, sew the patches to the hat.

Nose

Rnd 1:Magic circle, ch 2,6 hdc, join (6 stitches)Rnd 2: Ch 2,2 hdcin 4 sts, leave the 2 rem sts unworked (these sts are the bottom of the nose), fasten off (8 stitches)

Sew the nose to the hat.

Smile instructions

Use black yarn to stitch a smile on the hat.

Finishing the hat

Fasten off and then weave in the ends.