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Panda Earflap Hat

"A top-down crochet hat featuring a panda face with embroidered eyes, applique eye patches, nose, cheeks, and pom-pom-tipped ear flap ties. Sizes: Newborn, 1–6 Months, 6–12 Months, Toddler, Child, Teen/Adult Small Yarn: Loops & Threads Soft Classic Weight 4 / Medium (100% acrylic) Gauge: First 3 rounds = 3½“ Construction: Hat is worked from the top down in dc. Ear flaps are worked in rows directly into the hat body and shaped with dc2tog decreases. Ears, eye patches, nose, eyes, and cheeks are crocheted as separate pieces and sewn on; eye details are embroidered. Two video tutorials are linked in the pattern (base beanie construction + adding the ear flaps)."

Crochet HookI/9 or 5.5 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
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