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Free Owl Hat Crochet Pattern

By Lauren on December 13, 2013
Want this free owl hat crochet pattern in the toddler size? It’s available for free here.

After making so many changes to owl hat patterns I’ve purchased on Etsy, I’ve finally come up with my own free owl hat crochet pattern that doesn’t resemble them at all (although the eyes are similar… how many ways are there to crochet circles?).  Right now, I’ve only written the newborn size, so I’m offering it free on my blog.  In the future, I’d love to write and sell some patterns on Etsy, but we’ll just have to see how that goes.  Of course, if you don’t crochet, you can always purchase one from my Etsy shop :).

All sizes are now available in the Daisy Cottage Designs shop. It’s a slightly different pattern, but it’s the one I use for all of my owl hats in the shop 🙂

While it does look cute sitting on a basket, I assure you it looks even more adorable on a real, live newborn.

This hat should fit babies whose heads measure between 13 and 15 inches.

Materials:
-Worsted weight yarn (I used Lily Sugar ‘n’ Cream Hot Green, Warm Brown, Tangerine, and  Hot Blue)
–J hook (or whatever size necessary to achieve correct size)
–H hook for eyes
-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.
Newborn:
This hat should fit babies whose heads measure between 13 and 15 inches.
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 you’d like earflaps, keep going. I don’t 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, HDC decrease in last two stitches. (8)
Round 18: Turn. 1 HDC in each stitch across
Round 19: HDC decrease, HDC across to last two stitches, HDC decrease in last two stitches. (6)
Round 20: HDC in each stitch across. (6)
Round 21: HDC decrease, HDC across to last two stitches, HDC decrease in last two stitches. (4)
Round 22: HDC decrease, HDC across to last two stitches, HDC decrease in last two stitches (2).

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). Use an H hook.
Ch 3.
Round 1: 9 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, HDC in the same stitch *1 HDC in the next stitch, 2 HDC in the next* around.
Fasten off and weave ends. Sew a button in the center.

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

You’re welcome to make this hat and sell it, but please link back to this post so others can give it a try.  Also, please share pictures of your projects! I’d love to see what color combinations you come up with.
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Comments

  1. Mindybear says

    I would love to make this hat for my daughter. Do you have a conversion guide to make this hat for adults?

    • Lauren says

      I don't :/ I'm still planning on writing the pattern for adults out. Perhaps I can do that this week. I'm trying to get back in the swing of things after having my baby… you'd think I'd be back on top of it all since she's 2 months old, but life has just been hectic in general lately.

  2. Ashley says

    Do you intend to post this pattern in larger sizes? Or have advice for increasing the size myself?

    • Lauren says

      Ashley, I do! I'm going to work on this ASAP since I've been having so many requests for it. I just need to get things together after having a baby and life being extra crazy. Summer might be a little slower so hopefully I'll be able to get to it in the next couple weeks.

  3. miqueen says

    Just a little coincidence, or totally meant to be?! I decided to make this cute little hat for my cousin who just had a baby. The coincidence…Luke was born 03/23/12!!

    • Lauren says

      How cool!! Two years younger than my precious Riley and just 12 days younger than sweet Caroline. I hope Luke has enjoyed the hat.

  4. South Ashford Community Blogger, Kent says

    Wow thank you for sharing the pattern, going to ask my Mum to make me a couple in different colours for our newborn baby photography 🙂 <br /><br />Bless you for sharing :-)<br /><br />best wishes<br />Clair

  5. MizzWest says

    I made the cutest chocolate/pink/white newborn cap using your pattern. Thanks a million for freely sharing this beautiful pattern.

    • Lauren says

      Thanks for the comment… as silly as it is, I love hearing it.

  7. בוליבלוג says

    lovely pattern! thanks a lot:-). ill post a link soon enough.<br /><br />ravid – Israel

  8. Jennifer Holmes says

    Hello Lauren, Thank You so Much for sharing this pattern!!! I love your pattern over any that are on etsy. I am new to crocheting, and am basically teaching myself because I had my first child 14 months ago and had the sudden urge to learn! Anyway, I seem to be doing something right because people really like my work and requested that I make this in a 3-6 month size. I read all of your comments

    • Lauren says

      Jennifer, I&#39;m so sorry I didn&#39;t respond more quickly to this post! I would add one or two more increase rows and that should help you get the right size! Will write out the 3-6 month pattern soon. I really need to get this done.

  9. Bonnie says

    i would like to know if i could buy the pattern for your 4-12 year olds. I would love to make these for my girls for christmas. one is 5 and there is 8.<br />If you could email me at swapping4fun@yahoo.com thanks Bonnie

  10. Hannah says

    This is the cutest owl hat pattern I&#39;ve seen and you are amazing for providing it for free. I plan to make a few of these as baby shower gifts. Thanks!!! 😀

    • Lauren says

      I know how much I love free patterns! Once I write each one down, I&#39;m thinking about selling it on Etsy, but I plan on keeping the newborn size free.

  11. LivingOnaShoeString says

    I have got this hat for TODDLER sizes down to a science! you will need to go buy the 10mm gray plastic crochet hook- the biggest one often sold with the huge useless blue hook. follow this pattern EXACTLY stitch for stitch. The ONLY difference is you add one entire row to the bottom of the first color AND the bottom of the second color before you start the ear flaps. In other words, instead

    • Lauren says

      Awesome! Glad that works for you. I really do plan on writing all the sizes but life just gets CRAZY sometimes.

  12. Happyhookermama says

    Thank you so much for this great pattern! Its by far the easiest pattern I&#39;ve come across to understand, great job!!! Would love to show you a pic of mine, but I have no idea how!! Anyways thanks again, LOVE it:)

    • Lauren says

      I&#39;m glad you had an easy time understanding it! I don&#39;t think there&#39;s a way to include a picture in a comment… I&#39;m sure it looks great!

    • Lauren says

      That&#39;s wonderful! So glad you were able to make someone&#39;s day.

  14. Devon Morby says

    I am trying to make this hat for a 6 yr old, 3 yr old, and 1 yr old for my friends kids for Christmas. Does anyone have an adjusted pattern for different sizes? I do pretty well with adjusting patterns when I have a head to try the hat on, but my friend lives 2 hours away, so I can&#39;t just run over and try the hat on to see if I need to adjust anything. Thanks 🙂

  15. Elizabeth3815 says

    Hello :). Love this pattern…. How do I switch colors on the eyes…. Do you have a pattern for 3 – 6 month olds? I would be willing to purchase this. I am a new stay at home mom and trying to make my own hats for the fall/ winter 🙂 my email is elizabeth3815@gmail.com

  16. Craftnontheside says

    As others have mentioned I too am having difficulty with the EARS. The pattern states &quot;SC in each stitch around&quot; if I go &quot;around&quot; I will have created a circle and your ears look more oblong, tapered and thicker as if they were doubled. So, I was wondering if I am to work them back and forth rather than in a round and once I&#39;m finished are they folded in half? I&#39;m

    • Lauren says

      Just keep going… they&#39;ll look like a circle at first, but as you keep going, you&#39;ll create a &quot;tube&quot; of sorts.

  17. Wa Ra says

    Thanks a million for a great pattern, and for offering it for free. I just finish my newborn hat, it turned out gorgeous! now will work on one for my 5 year old. God Bless!

  18. Unknown says

    So adorable! Just want some help on how the ears are supposed to be positioned on the hat. Are the ears supposed to be circles? Thank you for your help!

  19. Sarah says

    Love it! Thanks for the free pattern. 🙂 I was just wondering how you make the little &quot;puffs&quot; on the ears, and the braids… I don&#39;t see any instructions for these… If you could let me know that would be great!! Thanks!!!

  26. darkrosieposie says

    This pattern is gorgeous. I just made it &amp; then wondered why the eyes were too big for the hat…silly me, hadn&#39;t bothered checking the hook size! I&#39;m using DK yarn…is that right or will I need to change things a bit? I&#39;ve not got any aran.

  27. Edie Blue Crafts says

    Found this pattern on Pinterest!! It is excellent and easy to follow! hat made, will link you up on my blog when I do post on the hat! Thank you so much xox

  28. Gaby Perez says

    I keep trying to go to the link for the adult earflap hat pattern, (which i have used before and it turned out great) but it keeps telling me &quot;Sorry, the page was not found&quot;.

  29. Lighthouse Girl says

    Dear Lauren, thanks for sharing your pattern. I am just finishing a blueish one which is looking more like a penguin for a nephew of mine. I believe it will be a great Christmas gift for a 3 year old boy. Anyway I wish you and your beautiful family blessed Christmas time and the following year.

  30. Lisa Randles says

    The link to the Adult sized Owl pattern says &quot;Sorry, the page you were looking for in this blog does not exist.&quot; 🙁 ~So sad!!! It was going to be the last thing to finish on my christmas list!

  31. Heather linares says

    i was interested in purchasing the hat pattern from your etsy shop, however, i noticed that the photos show the double crochet stitch instead of the hdc stitch. wondering if that is the case. i prefer the hdc stitch and am wondering if that is included in the pattern or not. please let me know. thefreckledpurl@gmail.com thanks!

  32. Kristin Zehren says

    Do you have a pattern that is between the 6-12months and the adult?? I did the newborn and the 6-12 but I need something for a toddler/small child? You can email me and let me know @ kbuss21588@gmail.com. Thanks!

  33. The Random Craftacular says

    Good evening/morning! I was interested in making this in the adult size, but I discovered that the link to that particular page of your blog no longer works :(<br />Will you be offering it again in the future?

  34. Maggie Wallace says

    Thank you so much for posting this! I made this hat as a gift for my friend, and she had her newborn daughter&#39;s baby pictures taken in nothing but the hat and a diaper cover. They turned out so precious! I&#39;m now making hats for my sister, who is expecting a baby boy because she loved the hat I made for my friend so much!! Thank you for sharing your talent!!

  36. Nell Zegarzewski says

    i am having difficulty with the ear flaps. Either I am reading it wrong or something. But not sure how to add them

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  38. Liz says

    I get lost after round 16 something is definitely not coming out right. I&#39;m finishing way too early with the rounds. ;/

  39. Brittany Mason says

    How would you make it so the eyes are closed? I am almost done with the beanies, which by the way thank you so much. My friend is having twins, boy and girl. I wanted to make the girl one sleeping and the boy one awake. It looks simple enough but I&#39;m still learning. Also I&#39;m having a very hard time with the ears. When I follow the directions so keep going in the round, the edges keep

  41. Emilee Gettle says

    I always get little wavy bumps on the top of all my crochet hats. Any idea how to avoid this? Thanks! I am in the process of crocheting this now!

  42. Brian Banks says

    I Thank You So Very Much For This Wonderful Pattern. I Made A Newborn One In Just A Few Hours For My Friends New Baby. . After I Was Done With The First Ear Flap I Just Slipped Stitch DownThe Ear Flap And Slip St 11 AcrossAnd Starte Ear Flap 2 The Same Way A One. Then I Sc All Around The Hat And ScAroundThe Hat Again In The Brown Color.Contact Me At <br />Pennymbanks@gmail.com. Warm Hugs<br />

  43. Alana Kennedy says

    Thank you for sharing this pattern! I am a novice crocheter… this was my first project.<br /><br />Your instructions are easy to follow and I was able to complete the hat in 2 evenings. I am so excited to give this to my cousin for her baby shower!

  45. mirsini's creations says

    Thank you very much for sharing this wonderful pattern !!!<br />I will make two owl hats, one for our seven months old nephew and one for our friend&#39;s baby boy that will soon become one years old !!! I&#39;m so excited !!!<br />When i will post these in my blog i will sure link back to your wonderful blog !!!<br />You are such generous and your creations are very beautiful !!!<br />Thank you

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  49. Rachel Nalley says

    Hey there! Thank you for this pattern, it was really easy to read. I had some issue with understanding the ear flap part, too, but I read through the comments and saw the second one was to be attached on it&#39;s own and everything came together!<br /><br />Thank you for sharing. Here&#39;s the first Owl Hat I made using your pattern!<br /><br />http://i.imgur.com/hvRQujp.jpg

  50. Becca Holmes says

    Thanks for much for the great pattern. I have a brand new nephew that would look adorable wearing it.

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