**Below you will find the free pattern for the Panda Hooded Cowl. If you are looking for a large print, ad-free version of the pattern, you can purchase an inexpensive PDF from my Etsy shop here. **
I have written the pattern in 3 sizes- Toddler, Child and Adult. When referring to the pattern you will see three numbers listed the first number listed will be for the toddler size, 2nd number for the child’s size and 3rd number for the adult size.
This pattern is designed to be oversized, so that will hopefully give some freedom in the size of head wearing it and the sized pattern you choose to make. For example, I can fit the cowl I made for my toddler on my head, but it is a bit small. Each size should allow for a wide variety of head sizes, but make sure to check the measurements to confirm. 🙂
Check out my blog post on this pattern for extra step-by-step pictures and instructions. You can find that post here.
What You Need
10.00 mm crochet hook
4.25 mm crochet hook
2 skeins of Extra Bulky (weight 6) wool yarn in cream- I used Lion Brand’s Wool- Ease Thick and Quick in Fisherman- approximately 127 yards for toddler, 153 yards for child and 187 yards for adult
1 skein of medium (weight 4) black yarn- approximately 23 yards for toddler, 25 for child and 26 for adult
1 piece of 1mm black felt
2 black buttons
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Completed Measurements
Toddler Size= 10″ wide, 15″ high
Child Size= 11″ wide, 16.25″ high
Adult Size= 12″ wide, 18″ high
Gauge
7 dc = 4″
4 rows= 4″
Abbreviations Used
ch= Chain
dc= Double Crochet
sl st= slip stitch
fpdc= front post double crochet
bpdc= back post double crochet
sc= single crochet
Special Stitches
Increase: single crochet 2 into one stitch
Pattern for the Body
Chain 22 (25, 28)
Row 1: Starting in 3rd ch from hook, dc 19 (22, 25), dc 3 in last ch, turning in “u” shape as you go, dc 19 (22, 25) and turn. (41, 47, 53)
Row 2: ch 2, dc 20 (23, 26), dc 3 in next st, dc 20 (23, 26) and turn (43, 49, 55)
Row 3: ch 2, dc 21 (24, 27), dc 3 in next st, dc 21 (24, 27) and turn (45, 51, 57)
Row 4: ch 2, dc 22 (25, 28), dc 3 in next ch, dc 22 (25, 28) and turn (47, 53, 59)
Row 5: ch 2, dc 23 (26, 29), dc 3 in next ch, dc 23 (26, 29) and turn (49, 55, 61)
Row 6: ch 2, dc 24 (27, 30), dc 3 in next ch, dc 24 (27, 30) and turn (51, 57, 63)
Row 7-10: ch 2, dc 51 (57, 63) across and turn. (51, 57, 63)
** For the Toddler size, you will fasten off after row 10, leaving a long tail for whip stitching the cowl
Row 11: ch 2, dc 57 (63) across and turn (57, 63)
** For the Child size, you will fasten off after row 11, leaving a long tail for whip stitching the cowl
Row 12: ch 2, dc 63 across and fasten off leaving long tail for whip stitching the cowl.
Pattern for the Cowl
Mark 10th chain from bottom on both openings of the hood (for all 3 sizes). Whip stitch upwards to join together the first 10 stitches, fasten off and weave in end.
Finishing Touches to the Hood
Round 1: Working in the opening for your face (forming the hood), chain 2, *fpdc, bpdc* repeat from * around, sl st into first fpdc. (33, 39, 45)
**You will be working into the posts of the cowl section at the very base of the hood. These may be a little difficult to locate, but the additional 2 post stitches will help make sure the hood is wide enough to fit over most heads.
Round 2: ch 2, *fpdc into the fpdc from previous round, bpdc into the bpdc from previous round* repeat from * around, fasten off. (33, 39, 45)
Pattern for the Ears
Switch to black yarn and 4.25 mm crochet hook
Row 1: chain 4 turn and sc 2 into 2nd ch from hook, sc 2 in each across, turn (6)
Row 2: ch 1, *sc, increase*, repeat from * across, turn (9)
Row 3: ch 1, *sc 2, increase*, repeat from * across, turn (12)
Row 4: ch 1, * sc 3, increase*, repeat from * across, turn (15)
Row 5: ch 1, *sc 4, increase*, repeat from * across, turn (18)
**For Toddler size, fasten off here (at the end of row 5)
Row 6: ch 1, *sc 5, increase*, repeat from * across, turn (21)
** For Child size, fasten off here (at the end of row 6)
Row 7: ch 1, *sc 6, increase*, repeat from * across, fasten off (24)
