Crochet Owl Hat

Welcome,

This is the first pattern I have ever written and considering I only learned to crochet 3 weeks ago I think I am doing pretty well.

I found a pattern for an owl hat but I ended up changing most of it to how I wanted it so this is my pattern for my owl hat that I made for my daughter. I made the 6 month size and I have also made the 2-3 year size. The 3 month size has not been tested so if anyone ever makes this let me know if it comes out the right size.

This is my daughter wearing the hat, she is 3 months in this picture so it should be the right size when she is 6 months which is what I was aiming for.

Here is the pattern if you find any mistakes please let me know.

Owl Hat

Materials:

Size 7 (4.5mm) crochet hook

DK, 8ply Yarn

Yarn needle

Scissors

Sizing:

3 Months, 6 Months, 2-3 Years

Note:

This hat is worked in the round. The first Ch 2 of each round counts as the first hdc. Make sure to join each round with a sl st in the top of the first Ch 2. A video for the magic loop method can be found here: http://www.craftyminx.com/2011/10/crochet-school-lesson-16-working-in-the-round-1.html

3 Months: Stop increasing after Round 6 (60 st)

6 Months: Stop increasing after Round 7 (70 st)

2-3 Years: Stop increasing after Round 8 (80 st)

 I crochet tightly so this hat could end up to big. To get the correct size measure your increase circle until it measures 1 inch smaller than the head circumference you are making the hat for. Here is a great chart which I use. It will also help you get the correct height of the hat. http://www.slugsontherefrigerator.com/home/2011/10/how-to-design-a-hat.html this is also great if you are using a different yarn or hook as you can adjust the hat how you want it.

I also think the earflaps are a bit long on the 2-3 year old pattern so try decreasing every row after you have done the first 4 rows if you want to make them shorter.

Pattern:

Increase Rounds

Make a circle using the magic loop method or alternatively Ch 4 and join with a sl st in the first chain which will make a circle.

Round 1: Ch 2, 9 hdc in circle. (10 hdc)

Round 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st around. (20 hdc)

Round 3: Ch 2, 2 hdc in next st, *Hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next* around. (30 hdc)

Round 4: Ch 2, hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, *hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st* around. (40 hdc)

Round 5: Ch 2, hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, *hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st*around. (50 hdc)

Round 6: Ch 2, hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st, *hdc in next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st* around. (60 hdc)

Round 7: (6 months only) Ch 2, hdc in next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st, * hdc in next 5 sts, 2 hdc in next st* around.

Round 8: (2-3 years only) Ch 2, hdc in next 5 sts, 2 hdc in next st, * hdc in next 6 sts, 2 hdc in next st* around. 

3 Months (60 st)

Round 7-8: Ch 2, hdc in each st around. Join with sl st and finish off.

Round 9: With contrasting colour (CC) attach with sl st. Ch 2, hdc in each st around.

Round 10-13: Ch 2, hdc in each st around. Join with sl st. Do not finish off. Continue to instructions for first earflap.

6 Months (70 st)

Round 8-9: Ch 2, hdc in each st around. Join with a sl st and finish off.

Round 10: Attach CC with a sl st. Ch 2, hdc in each st around.

Round 11-17: Ch 2, hdc in each st around. Join with sl st. Do not finish off. Continue to instructions for first earflap.

2 – 3 Years (80 st)

Round 9-10: Ch 2, hdc in each st around. Join with a sl st and finish off.

Round 11: Attach CC with a sl st. Ch 2, hdc in each st around.

Round 12-20: Ch 2, hdc in each st around. Join with sl st. Do not finish off. Continue to instructions for first earflap.

First Earflap

3 months (6 months, 2-3 years)

Row 1: Ch 2, hdc in the next 12 (16, 19) sts. Ch 2 and turn. 13 (17, 20) sts

Row 2:  Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc in each st to the last 3 sts, hdc2tog, hdc. Ch 2 and turn. 11(15, 18) sts

Row 3: hdc in each st , Ch 2 and turn.

Repeat rows 2-3 until you have 1 st, finish off.

Second Earflap

To centre this earflap:

3 months: count 17, on right side attach with sl st in next st.

6 months: count 18, on right side attach with sl st in next st.

2-3 years: count 20, on right side attach with sl st in next st.

Row 1: Ch 2, hdc in the next 12 (16, 19) sts. Ch 2 and turn. 13 (17, 20) sts

Row 2:  Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc in each st to the last 3 sts, hdc2tog, hdc. Ch 2 and turn. 11(15, 18) sts

Row 3: hdc in each st , Ch 2 and turn.

Repeat rows 2-3 until you have 1 st. Do not finish off.

Work a sc edge around the entire hat. Place a sc in the end of each row on the earflaps and 3 sc in the points of the earflaps. When you are back to the beginning earflap point (making sure there is 3 sc in the point) Finish off and leave a tail long enough to use in your braids.

With CC, sc around the edge again. Remember to leave tails long enough to use in your braid.

Eyes

Make a circle using the magic loop method or alternatively Ch 4 and join with a sl st in the first chain which will make a circle.

Round 1: Ch 3, 9 dc in circle. (10 dc) Finish off.

Round 2: With second colour, attach with a sl st, Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st around. (20 hdc)

Round 3: With third colour, attach with a sl st, Ch 2, 2 hdc in next st, *Hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next* around. (30 hdc)

Round 4: Chain 2, hdc in each st around (30hdc) Finish off leaving a tail long enough for sewing

Finish off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Eyebrows/Lashes

Attach colour with sl st to outside of eye. Ch 1, sc in first st and next 14 st (15 st) Finish off.

Nose

Ch 7

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across (6 sc)

Row 2: sc2tog, sc in remaining sts. (5 sc)

Repeat row 2 until only 1 st remains.

Finish off leaving a tail long enough for sewing.

Weave in all ends.

Use photo for placement when sewing eyes and nose onto hat or position however you feel looks best. Use top layer of stitch when sewing onto the hat to keep the inside of the hat looking tidy.

Owl tassels or ears

For each colour used cut four 20cm (8”) strips. With crochet hook pull under the fourth row of the hat. Twist together and tie in a knot. Trim to a length you feel looks best.

Braids

Cut 3 long lengths of each colour (or number for you preferred thickness). Pull each colour through so they are doubled up and you end up with 6 lengths. Braid to the length you desire.