Not ANOTHER Owl Hat!

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Not ANOTHER Owl Hat! Toddler Size Oombawka Design, 2013
Gauge: 11 sts = 4, 9 rows = 4
Materials: Red Heart Soft Yarn: 5oz (141g), 256yd (234m) - (WPI 13) the adultsize uses 1-skein each of colour A&B (this is sufficient for the main hat, earflaps, horns/ties and tassels), black, white and tangerine for the eyes/beak, iris colour and eyelids can be the same as colour A&B or your own choice 6.50mm (K/101/2) ,5.50mm (I/9) & 5.00mm (H/8) hooks (or size needed to obtain recommended gauge), yarn needle, stitch markers, scissors and measuring tape
Abbreviations: R - rounds/rows, AL - adjustable loop (magic loop), hdc - half double crochet, sc - single crochet, dc - double crochet, ss - slip stitch, st/sts stitch/stitches, ch - chain, FO - finish off, x - times, 1st - first, ch1sp chain one space, sc2tog - single crochet two together, hdc2tog - half double crochet two together, ch2sp - chain two space Unless otherwise indicated this pattern is worked in continuous rounds.
Please feel free to sell items you make using my patterns. I only ask that you credit me with the original design and if possible provide a link to my site. I request that you do not copy, modify or distribute this pattern (in whole, or in part) as your own work. Thank you! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/oombawkadesign Blog: http://www.oombawka.blogspot.ca

3-5 year Hat (approximate fit for 20 head-size) Using 2-strands of Colour A and 6.50mm hook R1: 8hdc in an AL [8] R2: 2hdc in each st around [16] R3: (1hdc in the 1st st, 2hdc in the next st) 8x [24] Change to 2-strands of Colour B and attach the yarn in the 48th st of R9, 1sc in each of the next 2sts and begin R10 R10: 1hdc in each of the 1st 47 sts, 1hdc in the 48th st (the sc) of R9 *not in the joining st*, 1hdc in each of the next 2sts (the 2sc in the contrast colour) [50] R11-16: 1hdc in each st around [50]
R4: (2hdc in the 1st st, 1hdc in each of the next 2sts) 8x [32] If you want to add earflaps to your hat, please proceed to R5: (2hdc in the 1st st, 1hdc in each of the next 3sts)8x [40] the Earflap instructions (below). R6: (2hdc in the 1st st, 1hdc in each of the next 4sts)8x, [48] For a beanie style hat please continue: R7: (2hdc in the 1st st, 1hdc in each of the next 23sts)2x [50] R17: 1sc in each st around [45] R8: 1hdc in each st around [50] R9: 1hdc in each of the 1st 47 sts, 1sc in each of the next 2sts, 1ss in the last st [50] FO and weave in ends (or work over ends) For a contrast colour on the edge of the hat FO Colour B at the end of R17 and switch to 2-strands of Colour A before continuing R18 R18: 1ss in each st around, FO and weave in ends [45]
3-5 year Earflap Instructions: R1-3: 1 hdc in each of the next 8sts, ch1, turn [8] R4: hdc2tog, (1 hdc in the next st) 4x, hdc2tog, ch1, turn [6] R5: hdc2tog, 1 hdc in the next 2sts, hdc2tog, ch1, turn [4]
one ch2sp) Keeping the top of the hat facing you, count 14sts (12 -24 month) or 17sts (3-5 year) to the left of the base of the earflap where it joins to the hat.
Attach your 2-strands of yarn and repeat R1-R6 above *do R6: hdc2tog, ch2, hdc2tog, FO and weave in ends [2hdc and not FO*; proceed to the Finishing section (page 3).

Finishing: (always keep the top of the hat facing you!) Continuing in the same colour yarn as the earflaps, 1sc in each st around, and along the sides of the earflaps. In each ch2sp at the ends of the earflaps, hdc 3 times. If you want a contrasting edge for the hat please complete the sc finishing round and then FO the yarn. Attach the new colour at the base of the earflap (this will help conceal the join when you add the braids) and ss around the entire hat and both earflaps, FO and weave in ends. Horn Instructions (make 2) Horn Tutorial (page 7-11) 3-5 year Horn Instructions Using 2-strands and 6.50 mm hook R1: ch15, starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, hdc across (back loops only), ch1, turn [14] Fold in half; you will be working through both halves. R2: (hdc2tog, ch1)3x, 1hdc in the end post, FO but leave a long tail for sewing [4hdc, 4ch1sp] *use the ch1 from the end of R1 as your 1st ch1sp for the tassels*
Beak - 3-5 year Using 2-strands and 5.50 mm hook R1: AL, ch2, 10hdc in AL, ss to the 1st hdc of R1, ch2 [10] R2: [(2hdc, ch1, 2hdc) in the 1st st, 1sc in each of the next
4sts] 2x [16 and 2 ch1sp] R3: 1sc in each st around *3sc in each ch1sp* [22] R4: 1ss in each st around, FO but leave a long tail for sewing [22]

Eyes 3-5 year Whites (make 2) Using 1-strand and a 5.00 mm hook R1: AL, ch1, 6hdc into the AL, ss to the 1st hdc of the round, ch1 [6]
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Using 1-strand and a 5.00 mm hook R1: AL, ch1, 6sc into the loop [6] R2: 2hdc in each st around [12] R3: (1sc in the 1st st, 2sc in the next st) 6x [18]
R4: 1ss in each st around [18], FO, but leave a long tail R2: 2hdc in each st around, ss to the 1 hdc of the round for sewing [12] Pupil (make 2) R3: ch1, (1hdc in the 1st st, 2hdc in the next st) 6x, ss to Using 1-strand and a 5.00 mm hook the 1st hdc of the round [18] R1: create an AL, 6hdc into the loop [6] R4: (1sc in the 1st st, 2sc in the next st) 9x [27] R2: 2sc in each st around [12] R5: 1ss in each st around [27], FO, but leave a long tail R3: 1ss in each st around [12], FO, but leave a long tail for sewing for sewing Iris (make 2)
Eyelids - 3-5 year (make 2) Using 1-strand and a 5.00 mm hook
R3: sc across, ch1, turn [11] R4: sc2tog, 1sc in each of the next 7sts, sc2tog, ch1, turn [9] R5: sc2tog, 1sc in each of the next 5sts, sc2tog, ch1, turn [7]
R1: ch14, starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc across, ch1, R6: sc2tog, 1sc in each of the next 3sts, sc2tog, ch1, turn [5] turn [13] R7: sc2tog, 1sc in the next st, sc2tog, [3], continue to sc R2: sc2tog, 1sc in each of the next 9sts, sc2tog, ch1, turn [11] around the exterior of the eyelid, FO but leave a long tail for sewing

Ties & Horn Tassels Ties: are threaded through in the same manner as the ties are threaded through the chain-2 spaces at the end of the earflaps. Please see the photo tutorial (Appendix - pages 10 & 11 ) for further Using Red Heart Soft yarn made up of 2 or 3-colours; each strand is 60assistance. cm (approximately 24-inches) long Assembly: *make 2 bunches* When stitching the pieces together I weave the yarn around the posts For size 3-5 year, I use 36-strands for each side. of the stitches (it tends to hide the assembly stitches within the work). To measure my strands I have a piece of precut cardboard (30-cm/ Try not to stitch through the actual yarn (splitting the strands), but approximately 12-inches wide) and I wrap the yarn around this cardwithin the spaces of your work. board, cutting only the bottom edge (each full wrap totals 60 -cm/ When assembling the eyes, I stitch the iris to the white section first approximately 24-inches). (lining them up at the bottom edge of the eye) then the pupil to the I take my pile of 36-strands and loop the middle of the pile around my iris before stitching the assembled eye to the hat. I keep the ending finger (or a crochet hook) and hold the loose ends with my other hand. point of the eye at the top (12 oclock position); when you add the I feed the centre (the portion looped on my finger) through the earflap eyelid this hides any unevenness from the finishing point of the eye -end (through the ch-2 space at the end of the earflap) from the outrounds. side of the hat, toward the inside. I add the eyelids last and they are stitched directly to the hat (not to I pull the loop far enough through that I can feed the loose ends the eyes). through the centre of the loop. I tighten these strands slowly. Please see the Assembly photo (Appendix page 6) for further assisThen I divide the strands into 3-piles of 24 and braid the yarn. Once I tance on working between the stitches/around posts. am near the end, I tie the ends of the yarn in a lose knot around the To attach the beak, fold the beak in half (so that the ch1sps face braid and slide the knot toward the bottom of the braid. Once it is downwards) - you will only be attaching the bottom half of the beak to where I want it to be I tighten it by pulling firmly. If you have any the hat - stitch the beak to the hat using the same colour yarn as the stragglers you can pull each strand until you find the right one to beak. make it align with the rest, or undo the knot and try again. To determine placement for the facial features I find the midpoint **An alternate method for tying: I tie the end of the braid with an (middle stitch) along the bottom edge of the hat and line-up the beak extra strand of yarn (instead of knotting the whole strand) and then I first. I usually place the beak close to the bottom edge of the hat. use a second strand to wrap snuggly around the tied strand (10x) and From there, I line up the eyes to be equal distance from the beak and secure it into the strand. It gives a less bulky look to the tie. each other. The eyelids are sewn on last. Finally I attach the hornsTassels lining them up with the facial features. For 3-5 year size I use 8-strands in each ch1sp. The tassels that are threaded through the 4 ch1sp(s) at the end of the horns are made-up of 8-strands of yarn (each tassel) and each strand is 6-inches long. For each horn you will need 32-strands. They Please feel free to sell items you make using my patterns. I only ask that you credit me with the original design and if possible provide a link to my site. I request that you do not copy, modify or distribute this pattern (in whole, or in part) as your own work. Thank you! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/oombawkadesign Blog: http://www.oombawka.blogspot.ca Please use the photos for placement ideas for the facial features.
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Assembly Photo (Figure 1)
Assembly (Figure 1)

Horn Tutorial (photos show 3-5 year Owl Hat Version)
Figure 2
2.1 - chain specified # of stitches 2.2 - hdc across in top loop (s) of the original chain
Please use the photos in this tutorial for general instructional purposes only - not for stitch counts as the hat depicted in the photos was the original Toddler Owl hat.
2.3 - shows R2 complete 2.5 - work though both pieces
2.4 - Fold the piece in half
Note: You can make the end of Row 2 at the front or the back (when you fold) but be consistent as it will change the appearance of the horn.

Figure 2
2.8 - The second hdc2tog is complete 2.9 The final hdc is made in the post at the far left of the piece
2.6 - hdc2tog through both sides of the piece
2.7 - The first hdc2tog is complete

Figure 2
2.10 - View of the top line of stitches
2.11 - Place the ties in these ch1sp
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Horn Tutorial (photos show 6-12 month Owl Hat Version)
Figure 2 2.13 - insert the hook from the back of the hat to the front (through the earflap) *remember consistency counts! one direction only on both earflaps*
2.12 - Loop the strands around your finger
2.14 - slip the strands over the hook
2.15 - pull the strands through the ch1sp (holding the ends securely between the fingers)
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Horn Tutorial (photos show 6-12 month Owl Hat Version)
Figure 2
2.16 - lengthen the loop slightly to leave room to pull the ends through
2.17 - grasp the ends with your fingers and pull through the loop
2.19 - tassel complete 2.18 - pull through and pull snugly
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Not ANOTHER Owl Hat! Toddler Size Oombawka Design, 2013

Gauge: 11 sts = 4, 9 rows = 4

Not ANOTHER Owl Hat! Toddler Size Oombawka Design, 2013

Not ANOTHER Owl Hat! Toddler Size Oombawka Design, 2013

Not ANOTHER Owl Hat! Toddler Size Oombawka Design, 2013

Eyelids - 3-5 year (make 2) Using 1-strand and a 5.00 mm hook

Not ANOTHER Owl Hat! Toddler Size Oombawka Design, 2013

Not ANOTHER Owl Hat! Toddler Size Oombawka Design, 2013

Not ANOTHER Owl Hat! Toddler Size Oombawka Design, 2013

2.3 - shows R2 complete 2.5 - work though both pieces

2.4 - Fold the piece in half

Not ANOTHER Owl Hat! Toddler Size Oombawka Design, 2013

2.6 - hdc2tog through both sides of the piece

2.7 - The first hdc2tog is complete

Not ANOTHER Owl Hat! Toddler Size Oombawka Design, 2013

2.10 - View of the top line of stitches

2.11 - Place the ties in these ch1sp

Not ANOTHER Owl Hat! Toddler Size Oombawka Design, 2013

2.12 - Loop the strands around your finger

2.14 - slip the strands over the hook

Not ANOTHER Owl Hat! Toddler Size Oombawka Design, 2013

2.19 - tassel complete 2.18 - pull through and pull snugly

Not ANOTHER Owl Hat! Toddler Size Oombawka Design, 2013

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