The Panda Beanie

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• Step 1

  Finished dimensions-
  Because the brim is ribbed, this will be a very stretchy hat! It should fit an average adult-sized head (19"-23").

  Materials-
  I used two skeins (one of each) of Bernat Softee Chunky Yarn in White and Black with a US10.5/6.5mm circular knitting needle. You will also need scissors, a darning/tapestry needle, and possibly a wire brush.

  Abbreviations-
  STS - Stitches
  K - Knit
  P - Purl
  K2Tog - Knit 2 together

• Step 2

  Ok, let's get started!~
  With Black yarn, cast on 72 sts.
  Rib in 2x2 for 12 rounds.
  [Optional: if you want a fold over brim, continue to rib for an extra 13 rounds, 25 rounds total.]

• Step 3

  Switch to white yarn and knit one round in pattern.
  Next round: Knit around.
  Continue to knit around until your hat measures 6 inches from where you changed from black to white.

• Step 4

  Decrease:
  Round 1: K2Tog, Knit 10 around
  Even Rounds 2-18: Knit around
  Round 3: K2Tog, Knit 9 around
  Round 5: K2Tog, Knit 8 around
  Round 7: K2Tog, Knit 7 around
  Round 9: K2Tog, Knit 6 around
  Round 11: K2Tog, Knit 5 around
  Round 13: K2Tog, Knit 4 around
  Round 15: K2Tog, Knit 3 around
  Round 17: K2Tog, Knit 2 around
  Round 19: K2Tog, Knit 1 around
  Round 20: K2Tog around

  Break yarn, thread darning needle, and pull through the remaining stitches. Weave in all loose ends.

• Step 5

  Pom-Pom Ears:
  Here's the tutorial I used to make the pom-poms - http://www.clonesnclowns.com/fr/2013/10/23/diy-pompon-en-fausse-fourrure-tutoriel-tuto/
  (The website is in French, but Google should translate it for you. :) )

• Step 6

  Finishing:
  Weave in all loose ends. Sew on pom-poms on opposing decreases.

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