Owl Hat Pattern Newborn Size

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This hat should fit babies whose heads measure between 13 and 15 inches. Materials: Worsted weight yarn (I generally use Lily Sugar n Cream) J hook (or whatever size necessary to achieve correct size) Buttons for eyes Pattern Notes: Pattern is worked through both loops. This pattern is worked in spiral until you reach the earflaps There will be no chains or slipstitches at the ends of a round unless otherwise noted. Directions for Hat: Ch 2. Round 1: 12 HDC in second chain from hook. (12) Round 2: *1 HDC in the next stitch, 2 HDC in the next stitch* around. (18) Round 3: *1 HDC in the next 2 stitches, 2 HDC in the next stitch* around. (24) Round 4: *1 HDC in the next 3 stitches, 2 HDC in the next stitch* around. (30) Round 5: *1 HDC in the next 4 stitches, 2 HDC in the next stitch* around. (36) Round 6: *1 HDC in the next 11 stitches, 2 HDC in the next stitch* around. (39) Rounds 7-9: HDC in each stitch around. (39) Round 10: HDC in each stitch around. Sl st in next. (39) Join a new color in the same stitch as the sl st. Round 11: Ch 1., HDC in the next stitch and in each stitch around with the new color. Rounds 12-14: HDC in the next stitch and in each stitch around. On round 14, sl st in next.

Stop here for a beanie and add one round of SC. If youd like earflaps, keep going. I dont chain at the end of a row. I work the first HDC of the next row in the last HDC of the previous row. If it makes you nervous to skip the chains, you can replace the first HDC of each row with 2 chains. Round 15: 1 HDC in each of the next 10 stitches. Round 16: Turn. 1 HDC in each stitch across. Round 17: HDC decrease, HDC across to last two stitches. (8) Round 18: Turn. 1 HDC in each stitch across Round 19: HDC decrease, HDC across to last two stitches. (6) Round 20: HDC in each stitch across. (6) Round 21: HDC decrease, HDC across to last two stitches. (4) Round 22: HDC decrease, HDC across to last two stitches (2).

stitches, HDC decrease in last two

stitches, HDC decrease in last two

stitches, HDC decrease in last two stitches, HDC decrease in last two

I leave 8 stitches between the earflaps in the back and 11 between them in the front. You can play around with this and decide how you like them spaced. Round 23: Single crochet around the entire hat. Cut yarn and weave ends. Facial Features (Leave long tails for sewing on): Eyes (Make 2). Ch 3. Round 1: 10 DC into the third ch from hook. Sl st in the first double crochet (not the chain 2). Round 2: Ch 1, HDC in the same stitch. 2 HDC in each stitch around. I work in one extra HDC so I can sl st in the first HDC rather than in the ch. Round 3: Ch 1, *1 HDC in the next stitch, 2 HDC in the next st* around. Work in an extra HDC and sl st in the first HDC of the round. Fasten off and sew a button in the center of each eye. Beak: Ch 6. Row 1: 1 sc in second ch from hook, HDC in next, DC in next, DC in next, TC in next. Fasten off.

Ears: Ch 2. Round Round Round Fasten

1: Work 5 SC in the second ch from hook. (5) 2: 2 SC in each stitch. (10) 3 8: SC in each stitch around. off and sew on hat.

Attaching Features: To attach the features to the hat, I use a tapestry needle and the tail to attach them to the hat. I just use a simple stitch going to the inside of the hat through one stitch and back out through the next. There are probably several ways that would work. Braids: Cut 18 pieces of yarn (9 for each earflap) about 30 inches long. Fold each bunch in half and push the folded end through an opening in the bottom of each earflap. Pull the unfolded ends through the loop and pull tight. Braid the strands and tie a knot to secure the braid. Complete the second braid the same way. Ear Tassels: Cut 12 pieces of yarn (you can make these long or short) and attach 6 to the top of each ear.