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“Panther Hat”
Infant to Adults

Desert Diamond Crochet

Designed and Written by

Rebecca Goldsmith

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Materials Needed:
Red Heart Super Saver
1 skein Pretty N’ Pink
Small amounts of Lt. Raspberry, White, Black, Corneal, Burgundy

Yarn Needle
F, H hook (or size needed to obtain gauge)

Gauge: With “H” hook, 4 SC Rows = 1” 3 SC Stitches = 1”

Stitches:
CH: chain
SC: single crochet
SC DEC: single crochet decrease
SLST: slip stitch

Skill Level – Advanced

All Sizes Perform following rounds

Rnd 1: With Pretty N’ Pink and H hook, CH 2, 6 SC in 2nd CH from hook, do not
join. Use a stitch marker if needed. (6 SC)

Rnd 2: 2 SC in each SC around. (12 SC)

Rnd 3: *1 SC in next SC, 2 SC in next SC*, repeat from * to * around. (18 SC)

Rnd 4: *1 SC in each of the next 2 SC, 2 SC in next SC*, repeat from * to *

around. (24 SC)

Rnd 5: *1 SC in each of the next 3 SC, 2 SC in next SC*, repeat from * to *

around. (30 SC)

Rnd 6: *1 SC in each of the next 4 SC, 2 SC in next SC*, repeat from * to *

around. (36 SC)

Rnd 7: *1 SC in each of the next 5 SC, 2 SC in next SC*, repeat from * to *

around. (42 SCs

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Rnd 8: *1 SC in each of the next 6 SC, 2 SC in next SC*, repeat from * to *
around. (48 SC)

Proceed to the next section for the hat size of choice

14” – 16” (0-3 Month)

Rnd 9 - 20: 1 SC in each SC around. (48 SC)

Rnd 21: 1 SC in each SC around, SLST in next SC (48 SC)

Hat should measure approximately 5.5” from top to bottom.

Fasten off. For regular beanie continue to trim or if you want earflaps continue to
Earflaps

16” – 18” (3-6 Month)

Rnd 9: *1 SC in each of the next 7 SC, 2 SC in next SC*, repeat from * to *

around. (54 SC)

Rnd 10 - 23: 1 SC in each SC around. (54 SC)

Rnd 24: 1 SC in each SC around, SLST in next SC. (54 SC)

Hat should measure approximately 6.5” from top to bottom.

Fasten off. For regular beanie continue to trim or if you want earflaps continue to
Earflaps

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 18” – 20” (6 Month - Toddler)
It is important to get a head measurement of anyone over the age of 12 months for best sizing

Rnd 9: *1 SC in each of the next 7 SC, 2 SC in next SC*, repeat from * to *

around. (54 SC)

Rnd 10: *1 SC in each of the next 8 SC, 2 SC in next SC*, repeat from * to *
around. (60 SC)

Rnd 11 - 24: 1 SC in each SC around. (60 SC)

Rnd 25: 1 SC in each SC around, SLST in next SC. (60 SC)

Hat should measure approximately 7” from top to bottom.

Fasten off. For regular beanie continue to trim or if you want earflaps continue to
Earflaps

20” – 22” (Toddler/Child/Teen/Adult)

It is important to get a head measurement of anyone over the age of 12 months for best sizing

Rnd 9: *1 SC in each of the next 7 SC, 2 SC in next SC*, repeat from * to *

around. (54 SC)

Rnd 10: *1 SC in each of the next 8 SC, 2 SC in next SC*, repeat from * to *
around. (60 SC)

Rnd 11: *1 SC in each of the next 9 SC, 2 SC in next SC*, repeat from * to *
around. (66 SC)
For heads larger than 22”, perform one more increase round.

Rnd 12 - 27: 1 SC in each SC around. (66 SC)

Rnd 28: 1 SC in each SC around, SLST in next SC. (66 SC)

Hat should measure approximately 7.5” from top to bottom.

Add a couple more rows as needed for heads larger than 22”.
Fasten off. For regular beanie continue to trim or if you want earflaps continue to
Earflaps

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Earflaps

Lay hat flat on hard surface with the tie off in the center of the back of the hat.
Count 3 stitches in from the sides of each side and place a marker. If you don’t
have stitch markers, you can use a piece of yarn.

Left earflap
With right side facing, opening at the top, attach hat color to the spot at the left side
stitch marker.

Row 1:
14” – 16” & 16” – 18” CH1, 8 SC, CH 1, Turn
18” – 20” CH 1, 10 SC, CH 1, Turn
20” – 22” CH 1, 12 SC, CH 1, Turn

Row 2: skip first SC, SC in each SC across, CH 1, turn

Repeat Row 2 until only 1 SC remains. Fasten off.

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Right earflap
With right side facing, opening at the top, count to the right the stitch marker the
number of stitches required for the size you are making and attach yarn.

Row 1:
14” – 16” & 16” – 18” CH1, 8 SC, CH 1, Turn
18” – 20” CH 1, 10 SC, CH 1, Turn
20” – 22” CH 1, 12 SC, CH 1, Turn

Row 2: skip first SC, SC in each SC across, CH 1, turn

Repeat Row 2 until only 1 SC remains. Fasten off.

Remove your stitch markers.

TRIM (optional)

Attach trim color (Lt. Raspberry Pink) to the back of the hat in the same stitch
where hat was fastened off. CH 1, SC in each stitch and row end around the hat.
Do 3 SC in the tip of each earflap if earflaps were created. SLST to join, Fasten
Off.

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OPTIONAL FACE

SNOUT
You may want to consider dropping to an “F” hook for 14” – 16” hat if the snout is coming out too large.

Rnd 1: With White and “H” hook, CH 2, 6 SC in 2nd CH from hook. Do not join.
(6 SC)

Rnd 2: 2 SC in each SC around. (12 SC)

Rnd 3: *1 SC in next SC, 2 SC in next SC*, repeat from * to * around. (18 SC)

Rnd 4: *1 SC in next 2 SC, 2 SC in next SC*, repeat from * to * around, SLST to

join, fasten off. (24 SC)

Rnd 5: Working in Back Loops only, Attach Pretty n’ Pink to any SC with a SC
and SC in each SC around (24 SC)

Rnd 6 - 9: Working in both loops SC in each SC around. (24 SC)

Rnd 10: SC in each SC around, SLST to join, Fasten off leaving a tail to sew
with. (24 SC)

MOUTH

Rnd 1: With White and “H” hook, CH 2, 6 SC in 2nd CH from hook. Do not join. (6 SC)

Rnd 2: 2 SC in each SC around. (12 SC)

Rnd 3: *1 SC in next SC, 2 SC in next SC*. Repeat from * to * around, SLST to join, fasten
off. (18 SC)

Rnd 4: Attach Pretty n’ Pink with a SC in any stitch and SC in each SC around. (18 SC)

Rnd 5 - 6: 1 SC in each SC around. (18 SC)

Rnd 7: 1 SC in each SC around, SLST to join. Fasten Off leaving a tail to sew with. (18 SC)

Fold the piece flat and whip stitch the end closed with tail.

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TONGUE

Rnd 1: With Lt. Raspberry and “H” hook, CH 2, 6 SC in 2nd CH from hook, CH
1, Turn. (6 SC)

Rnd 2: *2 SC in first SC, 1 SC in next SC*, repeat from * to * across, CH 1, Turn.

(9 SC)

Rnd 3: *2 SC in first SC, 1 SC in next 2 SC*, repeat from * to * across. (12 SC)

Fasten off leaving a tail to sew with

EYES (make 2)

Rnd 1: With Cornmeal and “H’ hook, CH 2, 6 SC in 2nd CH from hook. (6 SC)

Rnd 2: 2 SC in each SC around. (12 SC)

Rnd 3: *1 SC in next SC, 2 SC in next SC*, repeat from * to * around, SLST to

join, fasten off leaving a tail for sewing. (18 SC)

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PUPILS (make 2)

Rnd 1: With Black and “F” hook, CH 2, 6 SC in 2nd CH from hook, SLST to join,
Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing. (6 SC)

NOSE STRIP

Row 1: With “F” hook and Lt. Raspberry, CH 2, SC in 2nd CH from hook, CH 1
turn (1 SC)

Row 2: SC in 1st SC, CH 1, turn (1 SC)

Row 3: 2 SC in 1st SC, CH 1, turn (2 SC)

Row 4: 2 SC in each SC across, CH 1, turn (4 SC)

Row 5: 1 SC in each SC across, CH 1, turn (4 SC)

Row 6: 2 SC in 1 SC, SC in next 2 SC, 2 SC in last SC, CH 1, turn (6 SC)

Row 7 - 10: 1 SC in each SC across, CH 1, Turn (6 SC)

Row 11: SC in each stitch around, SLST to join, fasten off leaving a tail for
sewing.

NOSE

Row 1: With “F” hook and Burgundy, CH 2, SC in 2nd CH from hook, CH 1 turn
(1 SC)

Row 2: 2 SC in 1st SC, CH 1, turn (2 SC)

Row 3: 2 SC in each SC across, CH 1, turn (4 SC)

Row 4: 2 SC in 1 SC, SC in next 2 SC, 2 SC in last SC, CH 1, turn (6 SC)

Row 5: SC in each stitch around, SLST to join, fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.

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EYE BROWS – make 2

Round 1: With Black and “H” hook, CH 8, SLST in 2nd CH from hook and in
next 3 CHs, Fasten off leaving a tail to sew with.

INNER EARS – make 2

Rnd 1: With White and “H” hook, CH 2, 6 SC in 2nd CH from hook (6 SC)

Rnd 2: 2 SC in each SC around (12 SC)

Rnd 3: *1 SC in next SC, 2 SC in next SC*, repeat from * to * around, SLST to

join, fasten off (18 SC)

OUTER EARS – make 2

Rnd 1: With Pretty n’ Pink and “H” hook, CH 2, 6 SC in 2nd CH from hook (6 SC)

Rnd 2: 2 SC in each SC around (12 SC)

Rnd 3: *1 SC in next SC, 2 SC in next SC*, repeat from * to * around, SLST to

join, CH 1, turn (18 SC)

Rnd 4: Pick up inner ear. Hold inner ear with right side facing out to the outer
ear. Working through bother pieces, *1 SC in next 2 SC, 2 SC in next SC*, repeat
from * to * around (24 SC)

Rnd 5: 1 SC in each SC around, SLST to join, fasten off leaving tail for sewing
(24 SC)

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ASSEMBLY

1. Find the center of the front of the hat and mark it. Stuff the snout and sew it
to the front of the hat 2 rows up from the trim round. This leaves room to
sew on the mouth piece.

2. Sew the tongue to the top of the mouth piece

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3. Sew the mouth piece centered on the hat under the snout

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4. Sew the pupils to the Eyes and then sew the eyes onto the hat on either side
of the snout in desired position. You can add a white mark to the pupil if
desired.

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5. Sew the Nose Strip to the top of the snout. Line the wide end up with the
white section of the snout and center the strip with the skinny end between
the eyes.

6. Sew the nose with the wide side to the top of the snout aligned with the nose
strip. Thin point should meet center of the white snout area.

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7. Sew the eyebrows on above the eyes. Sew chain side down so that the
eyebrow stands up.

8. Sew the ears to the hat in desired position

9. With Lt. Raspberry Pink, make three dots on front of snout on either side

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10. With black, cut 4 – 4” strands. Using two strands for each side, latch hook
two strands to either side of snout to create the whiskers. Trim do desired
length.

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TIES

Cut 8 - 36” strands of main color

Cut 8 – 36” strands of trim color

Use 4 strands of each color for each earflap. Fold the strands in half forming a
loop at the top.

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Slip the crochet hook into the bottom of the earflap. Pull the loop through the
earflap.

Take the strands and pull them through the loop and pull tight to secure.

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Divide the strands into 4 equal sections of 4 strands each alternating colors and
braid.

You will braid the strands just like a three way braid. You just have a 4 th group.
Start with the far right color.

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In this example the white group on the far right. Bring the white group over the
top of the red group to its left.

Next take the second white group and bring it over the first white group

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Finally, bring the red group on the far left under the first white group which is now
in position 3.

Doing the four way braid with alternating colors generates the striping pattern. If
you do not want the striping pattern then divide per your liking and braid normally.

Pull the first group tight and then repeat the steps. This time it is the red group on
the far right. Bring it over the white group to the left of it.

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Next bring the second red group in 3rd position over the red group in second
position

Then to finish off this row, take the white group in 4th position and bring it under
the red group in 3rd position and tighten up.

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Repeat the over, under, over, under technique all the way down the tie. When you
get to the bottom of the tie, make a slip knot to secure the braid.

Repeat for the second earflap. Compare the braids to each other and adjust slip
knots as needed and trim ends even.

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