Lovable Loops Crochet Panda Hat Pattern

Lovable Loops Crochet Panda Hat Pattern

If you’re looking for a quick, beginner-friendly project that’s guaranteed to bring a smile, this adorable crochet panda hat pattern from Lovable Loops is just what you need! Worked from the top down in worsted weight yarn, this cozy hat features classic panda coloring and sweet little facial features that are sewn on at the end. It’s a fantastic project for gifts, dress-up, or just keeping warm on a chilly day.

The best part? This pattern includes three different sizes ranging from toddler to adult, so you can easily whip up a matching set for the whole family. Grab your hooks and let’s get started on this fun and simple design!

Skill level

Beginner

Avoid frustration by learning the most common crochet mistakes beginners make and how to fix them.

Materials needed

• Crochet hook sizes:
  I-9 5.5 mm (hat) or size needed for gauge
  G-6 4 mm (face parts)
• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn #4 in black and white.
• Yarn needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
• Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
• Stitch marker(s): Optional. Use these to help keep track of your stitches. 

Finished size

This panda hat pattern includes three 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 my crochet hat sizing guide to 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)

Learn how to check crochet gauge before 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 dc in each st, join (22 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)
Rnd 5: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, *2 dc, 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, *2 dc, 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, *2 dc, dc in next 13 sts*, join (60 stitches)
Rnd 9: Ch 2, *2 dc, 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 hdc in 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 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc in 3 chs, 2 hdc in 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 hdc in 2 sts, hdc in 3 sts, 2 hdc in 4 sts, hdc in 3 sts, 2 hdc in last 2 sts, join (22 stitches)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, 2 hdc in 3 sts, hdc in 5 sts, 2 hdc in 6 sts, hdc in 5 sts, 2 hdc in 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 hdc in 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 hdc in 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.