This knitting pattern is for my Hooty Owl Earflap Hat.

The hat is fancy and easy to knit. This hat is knitted with cream color cotton yarn in the round so it has no sew on the back. It is decorated with contrast knitted edge and knitted owl eyes at the front and black polka dot buttons in their centers. The earflaps will keep you or your little one warm and cozy these spring days.

My knitting pattern is easy to follow and suitable for beginners. Depending on yarn type either you can make a spring/autumn hat or even a warm winter one. The pattern contains written row-by-row instructions and very detailed decoration process in pictures. It is written for all sizes from baby to adult.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS (6-9 months, 12-18 month, 24-36 months, 4-6 years, 7-10 years and teen/adult):
- Fits head circumference in cm: 40-42/43-45/46-48/49-51/52-55/56-58, in inches: 16”/17”/19”/20”/22”/23”

MATERIALS:

• 1 (2;2;2;2;2) x 50g cotton in ecru color or yarn to obtain the gauge
• Small amount of cotton yarn in light brown color
• Circular needle size 4 (3.5 mm) x 40 cm
• Circular needle size 2½ (3.0 mm) x 40 cm
• Circular needle size 2½ (3.0 mm) x 60 cm for sizes 24-36 months, 4-6 years, 7-10 years and teen/adult
• Stitch marker
• Knitter’s needle
• Stitch holder
• Crochet hook size E (3.5 mm) or bigger
• 2 x 25 mm (1 inch) black buttons for owl eyes
• 1 x small triangular button for owl beak

WEIGHT OF YARN: DK/ 8-ply

GAUGE:
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4”/10 cm in stockinette stitch using needle size 4 (3.5 mm).