https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/the-panda-beanie • Posted by Violette Lovelace
The picture is from a prototype version pf a hat I made for one of my books, so the pattern posted here is slightly different, but equally cute. <3
The picture is from a prototype version pf a hat I made for one of my books, so the pattern posted here is slightly different, but equally cute. <3
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
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.]
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.
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.
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. :) )
Finishing: Weave in all loose ends. Sew on pom-poms on opposing decreases.