All babies respond well to highly contrasting patterns. Most penguins are from the Southern Hemisphere and they enjoy living in conditions from Antarctica to the Galapagos. Their cute black and white feathers make a gorgeous hat for your little one. I designed this pattern for the little penguin in your life.

This pattern does not have to be made in black and white. It can be made in any colour you want. It makes a great gift and it is so quick to crochet up that I finished it in a day. The secret? A big hook! Enjoy.

Directions are given for sizes 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-12 months, 1-2 years and 3-5 years.

Materials:

• Main Colour (MC) - 1 ball Panda Carnival Soft DK 8ply or 1 ball Naturally Loyal 100% wool DK 8 ply in desired colour - suggested colour Black
• Contrast Colour (CC) - 1 ball Panda Carnival Soft DK 8ply or 1 ball Naturally Loyal 100% wool DK 8 ply in desired colour - suggested colour Cream or White
• Contrast Colour 2 (CC2) - 1 ball Panda Carnival Soft DK 8ply or 1 ball Naturally Loyal 100% wool DK 8 ply in desired colour - suggested colour Yellow or Orange
• 5.0mm crochet hook (9 / I)
• yarn needle

Gauge

1 hdc = 7.5 mm

Abbreviations

Note U.S.A. Abbreviations for stitches used

ch - chain
sl st - slip stitch
sc - single crochet
hdc - half double crochet
hdc2tog - half double crochet two stitches together - half double crochet decrease
st - stitch