Paper Dandelions Toddler Owl Hat

 Toddler Crocheted Owl Hat Pattern

A few weeks ago I was searching around for a free owl hat pattern

and I found this GREAT  newborn pattern written up by 

Lauren from Daisy Cottage Designs. 

(She has an Etsy Shop where she sells some of these cute hats, as well as others, if you're interested in purchasing an owl hat rather than making one)

Anyways, I was impatient. I know that Lauren is planning on posting free patterns for all the sizes, but I just couldn't wait to make these hats for our whole family.  

So this pattern is derived from Lauren's. I did make some minor changes to the pattern. I hope you enjoy!

Toddler Sized Owl Hat Pattern

This hat should fit a toddler sized head 24M-3T

Materials:

*worsted weight yarn 

* K hook or a 6.50MM

* buttons for eyes

Terms:

CH- CHAIN

HDC-HALF DOUBLE CROCHET
SL ST-SLIP STITCH
SC- SINGLE CROCHET

*- repeat instructions for entire row

Directions for Hat:

Ch 2

Round 1: Make 14 HDC in the second chain from the hook (14)
Round 2: * 1 HDC in the next stitch, 2 HDC in the next stitch* repeat around. (21)
Round 3: *1 HDC in the next 2 stitches, 2 HDC in the next stitch* repeat around. (28)
Round 4: *1 HDC in the next 3 stitches, 2 HDC in the next stitch*
repeat around (35)
Round 5: * 1 HDC in the next 4 stitches, 2 HDC in the next stitch*
repeat around (42)
Round 6: 1 HDC in the next 11 stitches, 2 HDC in the next stitch* repeat 3 times, 4 HDC (45)
Rounds 7-9: HDC in each stitch around (45)
Round 10: HDC in each stitch around. Sl st in next. (45) Join in a new colour yarn in the same stitch as the slip stitch.
Round 11: Ch 1, HDC in the next stitch and in each stitch around with the new colour
Rounds 12-14: HDC in the next stitch and in each stitch around. On round 14, sl st in next.
EARFLAPS:
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 until the last two stitches, HDC decrease in the last two stitches (8)
Round 18: Turn. 1 HDC in each stitch across.
Round 19: HDC decrease, HDC across until the last two stitches, HDC decrease in the last two stitches (6)
Round 20: HDC decrease, HDC in the next two stitches, HDC decrease in the last two stitches (4)
Round 21: HDC decrease twice (2) slip stitch, cut yarn and weave in ends.


Count across bottom of hat from the front of the earflap 12 stitches. Join with a slip stitch and repeat rounds 15-21 on the other side of the hat to create the second earflap.

Round 22: SC under both top loops around the entire circumference of the hat as a finishing round. Sl st to finish off, cut yarn and weave ends.

Round 23: Join in first colour yarn with a sl st. SC around bottom of hat to create a nice border. Sl st to finish off, cut yarn and weave in ends.

I used the same dimensions as Lauren's newborn pattern for the Eye, Beak, Ears, Braids, and Ear Tassels: You can find their directions: here. 

I liked the hat so much I made myself one too:)