Panda Crochet Hat Pattern for Beginners
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!
Gauge
16 dc = 4″
11 rows =4″
Abbreviations:
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitchDC = Double CrochetSC = Single Crochet
Basic Hat is worked in all white yarn.
Size: 0-3 MonthsCrochet Hat Pattern
Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2.Round 2:2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)Round 3:2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)Round 4:2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)Round 5-10:DC in each around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 11:DC in each stitch around, join, fasten off, weave in ends (44 SC)
Chain 7, SC in second chain from hook and in next 5, make 3 SC in last chain. SC in each stitch along other side of chain, join, chain 2 (13 SC)Round 2: 2 DC in first 3 stitches, HDC in next, SC in next, 2 SC in next 3, SC in next rest of stitches, join to top of first DC. Fasten off leaving long tail to sew onto hat.
With black yarnChain 7, SC in second chain from hook and in next 5, make 3 SC in last chain. SC in each stitch along other side of chain, join, chain 1 (13 SC)Round 2: SC in first 5 stitches, 2 SC in next 3 stitches, SC in next, HDC, 2 DC in last 3, join to first SC. Fasten off leaving long tail to sew onto hat.
Eye buttons: make two pieces, following the instruction bellow:
Round 1: with white yarn work a magic ring, make 10 dc sts in the ring.
Round 2: change to black yarn color and work 2 DC sts in each stitch aroun. Join with a sl st, leaving a 5″ long tail to attach it to the eye patch.
Make sure the large part of the eye patches are facing down and the skinny/smaller side is pointing upward. With black yarn and needle, sew the eyes buttons to the smaller part of each eye patch. Sew on white button to each eye patch.
Crochet Nose Pattern
With black yarn
Magic ring, chain 2 and make a DC, HDC, 2 SC, HDC, DC, HDC, 2 SC, HDC and join to first DC. Pull tight and sew onto hat.Under the nose, stitch on mouth/smile with your tapestry needle and black yarn.
Crochet Ears Pattern
Make 2 with Black yarn
Round 1.ch 3, join with sl st. create a ring
Round 2.10 sc into the ring, sl st.
Round 3.*2sc in the next st, *repeat to finish round (20sts.)
Round 4.*1 sc in the next st, 2sc in the next st, *repeat, sl st.
Round 5.*1 sc in the next 2 stitches, 2sc in the next st, *repeat, sl st.
Fold the circle in half, and sc the circle together to create a half circle. then sew the two half circles on top of the hat to create ears. Place the ears 2 inches apart on top of the hat.
CrochetEar FlapsPattern:
Make 2, you can slip stitch onto the side of the hat with your white yarn, then work the following pattern for both ear flops:
Round 1.ch 2. dc in the next 11 dc stitches, turn. -11 sts
Round 2. ch 2. dc2tog. dc in the next 6 stitches, dc2tog. dc in the last st. turn.
Round 3.ch 2. dc2tog, dc in the next 4 stitches. dc2tog. dc in the last st., turn.
Round 4.ch 2. dc2tog, dc in the next 2 stitches. dc2tog. dc in the last st. turn.
Round 5.ch 2. dc2tog twice, dc in last st. cut yarn and pull through.
For the second ear flop, fold hat in half and sl st in dc directly across from the last dc from the other ear flap.
To finish the hat, attach black yarn in the back of the hat where you join rounds and DC around the edge of the hat including the ear flops. Join with a sl st.
Fasten off and weave the ends in.
Size: 3-6 MonthsCrochet Hat Pattern
Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2Round 2:2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)Round 3:2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)Round 4:2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5:2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)Round 6-11:DC in each around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)Round 12:DC in each around, join, fasten off, weave in ends (48 SC)
Chain 7, SC in second chain from hook and in next 5, make 3 SC in last chain. SC in each stitch along other side of chain, join, chain 2 (13 SC)Round 2: 2 DC in first 3 stitches, HDC in next, SC in next, 2 SC in next 3, SC in next rest of stitches, join to top of first DC. Fasten off leaving long tail to sew onto hat.
With black yarnChain 7, SC in second chain from hook and in next 5, make 3 SC in last chain. SC in each stitch along other side of chain, join, chain 1 (13 SC)Round 2: SC in first 5 stitches, 2 SC in next 3 stitches, SC in next, HDC, 2 DC in last 3, join to first SC. Fasten off leaving long tail to sew onto hat.
Eye buttons: make two following the instruction bellow:
Round 1: with white yarn work a magic ring, make 10 dc sts in the ring.
Round 2: change to black yarn color and work 2 DC sts in each stitch aroun. Join with a sl st, leaving a 5″ long tail to attach it to the eye patch.
Make sure the large part of the eye patches are facing down and the skinny/smaller side is pointing upward. With black yarn and needle, sew the eyes buttons to the smaller part of each eye patch.
Crochet Nose Pattern
With black yarn
Magic ring, chain 2 and make a DC, HDC, 2 SC, HDC, DC, HDC, 2 SC, HDC and join to first DC. Pull tight and sew onto hat.Under the nose, stitch on mouth/smile with your tapestry needle and black yarn.
Sew on white button to each eye patch.
Crochet Ears Pattern
Make 2 with Black yarn
Round 1.ch 3, join with sl st. create a ring
Round 2.10 sc into the ring, sl st.
Round 3.*2sc in the next st, *repeat to finish round (20sts.)
Round 4.*1 sc in the next st, 2sc in the next st, *repeat, sl st.
Round 5.*1 sc in the next 2 stitches, 2sc in the next st, *repeat, sl st.
Fold the circle in half, and sc the circle together to create a half circle. then sew the two half circles on top of the hat to create ears. Place the ears 2 inches apart on top of the hat.
CrochetEar FlapsPattern:
Make 2, you can slip stitch onto the side of the hat with your white yarn, then work the following pattern for both ear flops:
Round 1.ch 2. dc in the next 11 dc stitches, turn. -11 sts
Round 2. ch 2. dc2tog. dc in the next 6 stitches, dc2tog. dc in the last st. turn.
Round 3.ch 2. dc2tog, dc in the next 4 stitches. dc2tog. dc in the last st., turn.
Round 4.ch 2. dc2tog, dc in the next 2 stitches. dc2tog. dc in the last st. turn.
Round 5.ch 2. dc2tog twice, dc in last st. cut yarn and pull through.
For the second ear flop, fold hat in half and sl st in dc directly across from the last dc from the other ear flap.
To finish the hat, attach black yarn in the back of the hat where you join rounds and DC around the edge of the hat including the ear flops. Join with a sl st.
Fasten off and weave the ends in.
Size: 6-9 MonthsCrochet Hat Pattern
Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2:2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3:2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4:2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5:2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6:2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC)Round 7-12:DC in each around, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 13:DC in each stitch around, join, fasten off, weave in ends (52 SC)
Chain 7, SC in second chain from hook and in next 5, make 3 SC in last chain. SC in each stitch along other side of chain, join, chain 2 (13 SC)Round 2: 2 DC in first 3 stitches, HDC in next, SC in next, 2 SC in next 3, SC in next rest of stitches, join to top of first DC. Fasten off leaving long tail to sew onto hat.
With black yarnChain 7, SC in second chain from hook and in next 5, make 3 SC in last chain. SC in each stitch along other side of chain, join, chain 1 (13 SC)Round 2: SC in first 5 stitches, 2 SC in next 3 stitches, SC in next, HDC, 2 DC in last 3, join to first SC. Fasten off leaving long tail to sew onto hat.
Eye buttons: make two following the instruction bellow:
Round 1: with white yarn work a magic ring, make 10 dc sts in the ring.
Round 2: change to black yarn color and work 2 DC sts in each stitch aroun. Join with a sl st, leaving a 5″ long tail to attach it to the eye patch.
Make sure the large part of the eye patches are facing down and the skinny/smaller side is pointing upward. With black yarn and needle, sew the eyes buttons to the smaller part of each eye patch. Sew on white button to each eye patch.
Crochet Nose Pattern
With black yarn
Magic ring, chain 2 and make a DC, HDC, 2 SC, HDC, DC, HDC, 2 SC, HDC and join to first DC. Pull tight and sew onto hat.Under the nose, stitch on mouth/smile with your tapestry needle and black yarn.
Crochet Ears Patttern
Make 2 pieces with Black yarn
Round 1.ch 3, join with sl st. create a ring
Round 2.10 sc into the ring, sl st.
Round 3.*2sc in the next st, *repeat to finish round (20sts.)
Round 4.*1 sc in the next st, 2sc in the next st, *repeat, sl st.
Round 5.*1 sc in the next 2 stitches, 2sc in the next st, *repeat, sl st.
Fold the circle in half, and sc the circle together to create a half circle. then sew the two half circles on top of the hat to create ears. Place the ears 2 inches apart on top of the hat.
CrochetEar flapsPattern:
Make 2, you can slip stitch onto the side of the hat with your white yarn, then work the following pattern for both ear flops:
Round 1.ch 2. dc in the next 11 dc stitches, turn. -11 sts
Round 2. ch 2. dc2tog. dc in the next 6 stitches, dc2tog. dc in the last st. turn.
Round 3.ch 2. dc2tog, dc in the next 4 stitches. dc2tog. dc in the last st., turn.
Round 4.ch 2. dc2tog, dc in the next 2 stitches. dc2tog. dc in the last st. turn.
Round 5.ch 2. dc2tog twice, dc in last st. cut yarn and pull through.
For the second ear flop, fold hat in half and sl st in dc directly across from the last dc from the other ear flap.
To finish the hat, attach black yarn in the back of the hat where you join rounds and DC around the edge of the hat including the ear flops. Join with a sl st.
Fasten off and weave the ends in.
Size: 9-12 MonthsCrochet Hat Pattern
Magic Ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2
Round 2:2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)
Round 3:2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)
Round 4:2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5:2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)Round 6:2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC)
Round 7:2 DC in first, DC in next 12, join, chain 2 (56 DC)Round 8-13:DC in each around, join, chain 2 (56 DC)Round 14:SC in each around, join, fasten off, weave in ends (56 SC)
Chain 7, SC in second chain from hook and in next 5, make 3 SC in last chain. SC in each stitch along other side of chain, join, chain 2 (13 SC)Round 2: 2 DC in first 3 stitches, HDC in next, SC in next, 2 SC in next 3, SC in next rest of stitches, join to top of first DC. Fasten off leaving long tail to sew onto hat.
With black yarnChain 7, SC in second chain from hook and in next 5, make 3 SC in last chain. SC in each stitch along other side of chain, join, chain 1 (13 SC)Round 2: SC in first 5 stitches, 2 SC in next 3 stitches, SC in next, HDC, 2 DC in last 3, join to first SC. Fasten off leaving long tail to sew onto hat.
Eye buttons: make two following the instruction bellow:
Round 1: with white yarn work a magic ring, make 10 dc sts in the ring.
Round 2: change to black yarn color and work 2 DC sts in each stitch aroun. Join with a sl st, leaving a 5″ long tail to attach it to the eye patch.
Make sure the large part of the eye patches are facing down and the skinny/smaller side is pointing upward. With black yarn and needle, sew the eyes buttons to the smaller part of each eye patch. Sew on white button to each eye patch.
Crochet Nose Pattern
With black yarn
Magic ring, chain 2 and make a DC, HDC, 2 SC, HDC, DC, HDC, 2 SC, HDC and join to first DC. Pull tight and sew onto hat.Under the nose, stitch on mouth/smile with your tapestry needle and black yarn.
Crochet Nose Pattern
With black yarn
Magic ring, chain 2 and make a DC, HDC, 2 SC, HDC, DC, HDC, 2 SC, HDC and join to first DC. Pull tight and sew onto hat.Under the nose, stitch on mouth/smile with your tapestry needle and black yarn.
Crochet Ears Pattern
Make 2 with Black yarn
Round 1.ch 3, join with sl st. create a ring
Round 2.10 sc into the ring, sl st.
Round 3.*2sc in the next st, *repeat to finish round (20sts.)
Round 4.*1 sc in the next st, 2sc in the next st, *repeat, sl st.
Round 5.*1 sc in the next 2 stitches, 2sc in the next st, *repeat, sl st.
Fold the circle in half, and sc the circle together to create a half circle. then sew the two half circles on top of the hat to create ears. Place the ears 2 inches apart on top of the hat.
CrochetEar flapsPattern:
Make 2, you can slip stitch onto the side of the hat with your white yarn, then work the following pattern for both ear flops:
Round 1.ch 2. dc in the next 11 dc stitches, turn. -11 sts
Round 2. ch 2. dc2tog. dc in the next 6 stitches, dc2tog. dc in the last st. turn.
Round 3.ch 2. dc2tog, dc in the next 4 stitches. dc2tog. dc in the last st., turn.
Round 4.ch 2. dc2tog, dc in the next 2 stitches. dc2tog. dc in the last st. turn.
Round 5.ch 2. dc2tog twice, dc in last st. cut yarn and pull through.
For the second ear flop, fold hat in half and sl st in dc directly across from the last dc from the other ear flap.
To finish the hat, attach black yarn in the back of the hat where you join rounds and DC around the edge of the hat including the ear flops. Join with a sl st.
Fasten off and weave the ends in.
Size: Toddler/PreschoolerCrochet Hat Pattern
Magic Ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2Round 2:2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)Round 3:2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)Round 4:2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)Round 5:2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6:2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC)Round 7:2 DC in first, DC in next 12, join, chain 2 (56 DC)Round 8:2 DC in first, DC in next 13, join, chain 2 (60 DC)Round 9-14:DC in each around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)Round 15:SC in each around, join, fasten off, weave in ends (60 SC)
Chain 7, SC in second chain from hook and in next 5, make 3 SC in last chain. SC in each stitch along other side of chain, join, chain 2 (13 SC)Round 2: 2 DC in first 3 stitches, HDC in next, SC in next, 2 SC in next 3, SC in next rest of stitches, join to top of first DC. Fasten off leaving long tail to sew onto hat.
With black yarnChain 7, SC in second chain from hook and in next 5, make 3 SC in last chain. SC in each stitch along other side of chain, join, chain 1 (13 SC)Round 2: SC in first 5 stitches, 2 SC in next 3 stitches, SC in next, HDC, 2 DC in last 3, join to first SC. Fasten off leaving long tail to sew onto hat.
Eye buttons: make two following the instruction bellow:
Round 1: with white yarn work a magic ring, make 10 dc sts in the ring.
Round 2: change to black yarn color and work 2 DC sts in each stitch aroun. Join with a sl st, leaving a 5″ long tail to attach it to the eye patch.
Make sure the large part of the eye patches are facing down and the skinny/smaller side is pointing upward. With black yarn and needle, sew the eyes buttons to the smaller part of each eye patch. Sew on white button to each eye patch.
Crochet Nose Pattern
With black yarn
Magic ring, chain 2 and make a DC, HDC, 2 SC, HDC, DC, HDC, 2 SC, HDC and join to first DC. Pull tight and sew onto hat.Under the nose, stitch on mouth/smile with your tapestry needle and black yarn.
Crochet Ears Pattern
Make 2 with Black yarn
Round 1.ch 3, join with sl st. create a ring
Round 2.10 sc into the ring, sl st.
Round 3.*2sc in the next st, *repeat to finish round (20sts.)
Round 4.*1 sc in the next st, 2sc in the next st, *repeat, sl st.
Round 5.*1 sc in the next 2 stitches, 2sc in the next st, *repeat, sl st.
Fold the circle in half, and sc the circle together to create a half circle. then sew the two half circles on top of the hat to create ears. Place the ears 2 inches apart on top of the hat.
CrochetEar flapsPattern:
Make 2, you can slip stitch onto the side of the hat with your white yarn, then work the following pattern for both ear flops:
Round 1.ch 2. dc in the next 11 dc stitches, turn. -11 sts
Round 2. ch 2. dc2tog. dc in the next 6 stitches, dc2tog. dc in the last st. turn.
Round 3.ch 2. dc2tog, dc in the next 4 stitches. dc2tog. dc in the last st., turn.
Round 4.ch 2. dc2tog, dc in the next 2 stitches. dc2tog. dc in the last st. turn.
Round 5.ch 2. dc2tog twice, dc in last st. cut yarn and pull through.
For the second ear flop, fold hat in half and sl st in dc directly across from the last dc from the other ear flap.
To finish the hat, attach black yarn in the back of the hat where you join rounds and DC around the edge of the hat including the ear flops. Join with a sl st.
Fasten off and weave the ends in.
Size: ChildCrochet Hat Pattern
Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2Round 2:2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)Round 3:2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)Round 4:2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)Round 5:2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 6:2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC)Round 7:2 DC in first, DC in next 12, join, chain 2 (56 DC)Round 8:2 DC in first, DC in next 13, join, chain 2 (60 DC)Round 9:2 DC in first, DC in next 14, join, chain 2 (64 DC)Round 10-15:DC in each around, join, chain 2 (64 DC)
Round 16:DC in each around, join, fasten off, weave in ends (64 DC)
Chain 7, SC in second chain from hook and in next 5, make 3 SC in last chain. SC in each stitch along other side of chain, join, chain 2 (13 SC)Round 2: 2 DC in first 3 stitches, HDC in next, SC in next, 2 SC in next 3, SC in next rest of stitches, join to top of first DC. Fasten off leaving long tail to sew onto hat.
With black yarnChain 7, SC in second chain from hook and in next 5, make 3 SC in last chain. SC in each stitch along other side of chain, join, chain 1 (13 SC)Round 2: SC in first 5 stitches, 2 SC in next 3 stitches, SC in next, HDC, 2 DC in last 3, join to first SC. Fasten off leaving long tail to sew onto hat.
Eye buttons: make two following the instruction bellow:
Round 1: with white yarn work a magic ring, make 10 dc sts in the ring.
Round 2: change to black yarn color and work 2 DC sts in each stitch aroun. Join with a sl st, leaving a 5″ long tail to attach it to the eye patch.
Make sure the large part of the eye patches are facing down and the skinny/smaller side is pointing upward. With black yarn and needle, sew the eyes buttons to the smaller part of each eye patch. Sew on white button to each eye patch.
Crochet Nose Pattern
With black yarn
Magic ring, chain 2 and make a DC, HDC, 2 SC, HDC, DC, HDC, 2 SC, HDC and join to first DC. Pull tight and sew onto hat.Under the nose, stitch on mouth/smile with your tapestry needle and black yarn.
Crochet Ears Pattern
Make 2 with Black yarn
Round 1.ch 3, join with sl st. create a ring
Round 2.10 sc into the ring, sl st.
Round 3.*2sc in the next st, *repeat to finish round (20sts.)
Round 4.*1 sc in the next st, 2sc in the next st, *repeat, sl st.
Round 5.*1 sc in the next 2 stitches, 2sc in the next st, *repeat, sl st.
Fold the circle in half, and sc the circle together to create a half circle. then sew the two half circles on top of the hat to create ears. Place the ears 2 inches apart on top of the hat.
CrochetEar FlapsPattern:
Make 2, you can slip stitch onto the side of the hat with your white yarn, then work the following pattern for both ear flops:
Round 1.ch 2. dc in the next 11 dc stitches, turn. -11 sts
Round 2. ch 2. dc2tog. dc in the next 6 stitches, dc2tog. dc in the last st. turn.
Round 3.ch 2. dc2tog, dc in the next 4 stitches. dc2tog. dc in the last st., turn.
Round 4.ch 2. dc2tog, dc in the next 2 stitches. dc2tog. dc in the last st. turn.
Round 5.ch 2. dc2tog twice, dc in last st. cut yarn and pull through.
For the second ear flop, fold hat in half and sl st in dc directly across from the last dc from the other ear flap.
To finish the hat, attach black yarn in the back of the hat where you join rounds and DC around the edge of the hat including the ear flops. Join with a sl st.
Fasten off and weave the ends in.
Size: Teen/AdultCrochet Hat Pattern
Magic ring, 11 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, chain 2Round 2:2 DC in each around, join, chain 2 (22 DC)Round 3:2 DC in first, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (33 DC)Round 4:2 DC in first, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (44 DC)
Round 5:2 DC in first, DC in next 10, repeat around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)Round 6:2 DC in first, DC in next 11, join, chain 2 (52 DC)Round 7:2 DC in first, DC in next 12, join, chain 2 (56 DC)Round 8:2 DC in first, DC in next 13, join, chain 2 (60 DC)Round 9:2 DC in first, DC in next 14, join, chain 2 (64 DC)Round 10:2 DC in first, DC in next 15, join, chain 2 (68 DC)Round 11-16:DC in each around, join, chain 2 (68 DC)Round 17:SC in each around, join, fasten off, weave in ends (68 DC)
Panda Eye Patches:#1
With black yarnChain 7, SC in second chain from hook and in next 5, make 3 SC in last chain. SC in each stitch along other side of chain, join, chain 2 (13 SC)Round 2: 2 DC in first 3 stitches, HDC in next, SC in next, 2 SC in next 3, SC in next rest of stitches, join to top of first DC. Fasten off leaving long tail to sew onto hat.
Panda Eye Patches:#2
With black yarnChain 7, SC in second chain from hook and in next 5, make 3 SC in last chain. SC in each stitch along other side of chain, join, chain 1 (13 SC)Round 2: SC in first 5 stitches, 2 SC in next 3 stitches, SC in next, HDC, 2 DC in last 3, join to first SC. Fasten off leaving long tail to sew onto hat.
Make sure the large part of the eye patches are facing down and the skinny/smaller side is pointing upward. With black yarn and needle, sew the white buttons eyes to the smaller part of each eye patch. the Sew on white button to each eye patch.
Crochet Nose Pattern
With black yarn
Magic ring, chain 2 and make a DC, HDC, 2 SC, HDC, DC, HDC, 2 SC, HDC and join to first DC. Pull tight and sew onto hat.Under the nose, stitch on mouth/smile with your tapestry needle and black yarn.
Crochet Ears Pattern
Make 2.
With black yarnMagic Ring, chain 1 and make 8 HDC in ring, join to first HDC, chain 1 (8 HDC)Round 2: 2 HDC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (16 HDC)Round 3: 2 HDC in first stitch, HDC in next, repeat around (24 HDC)Fasten off leaving long tail to sew to sides of hatFor thicker ears that will hold up better (not flop over), make 4 and crochet two together.
CrochetEar FlapsPattern:
Ear flaps: make 2, you can slip stitch onto the side of the hat with your black or white yarn, then work the following pattern for both ear flops:
Row 1.ch 2. dc in the next 11 dc stitches, turn. -11 sts
Row 2. ch 2. dc2tog. dc in the next 6 stitches, dc2tog. dc in the last st. turn.
Row 3.ch 2. dc2tog, dc in the next 4 stitches. dc2tog. dc in the last st., turn.
Row 4.ch 2. dc2tog, dc in the next 2 stitches. dc2tog. dc in the last st. turn.
Row 5.ch 2. dc2tog twice, dc in last st. cut yarn and pull through.
For the second ear flop, fold hat in half and sl st in dc directly across from the last dc from the other ear flap.
