Teddy Bear Hat

I have several friends that are expecting.  I am super excited for them of course, and can't wait to make them cute gifts for their babies!  I have made several children's hats, so I thought, why not add some ears? This is my first attempt at making a bear hat, and I have to say, I think it turned out pretty cute!  Here is the pattern I came up with.  Feel free to make your own, or if you do not knit, I can make and sell you one!  :)

I figure I will try to mess around with several more animals.  Maybe I will try a panda next!  Keep reading to find out

Materials:
1 skein Chunky Tweed 100% Wool (Donegal Chunky Tweed by Debbie Bliss is what I used)  You will not use by maybe half.
Size US 10.5 circular needles (you can use these for the ears also, just do not knit in the round)
Tapestry needle

For hat:

CO 50 stitches.

Using the Magic Loop Method (here is a great tutorial: Magic Loop Knitting) join and knit until your work measures 5 inches.  

Begin decrease:  K8, k2tog, repeat to end

K7, k2tog, repeat to end

K6, k2tog, repeat to end

K5, k2tog, repeat to end

K4, k2tog, repeat to end

K3, k2tog, repeat to end

K2, k2tog, repeat to end

K1, k2tog, repeat to end

k2tog, repeat to end

Cut yarn and thread through remaining stitches to close.

For ears:

CO 8 stitches.

Knit using garter stitch, knit 4 rows
Row 5, k2tog
BO
Sew ears to hat and weave in all ends.

I am sure there are similar patterns out there, but this one I can actually claim as my own.  Please do not copy and sell the pattern as I am sharing it for free.  Please do not mass produce and sell the item this pattern creates.  Thanks!