Adorable Crochet Owl Beanie Tutorial!

Adorable Crochet Owl Beanie Tutorial!

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Materials Needed
3. Crocheting the Basic Hat
4. Changing Colors and Adding Rows
5. Creating the Earflaps
6. Crocheting the Ending
7. Making the Eyes
8. Crafting the Nose
9. Creating the Ears
10. Adding the Decorative Braids
11. Conclusion

Introduction

Welcome to this crochet tutorial where we will be making a super owl hat that is warm and easy to create. Whether you want to make this hat for a child, a baby, or even an adult, I will provide you with the necessary instructions and adjustments. So gather your materials and let's get started!

Materials Needed

Before we begin crocheting, let's make sure we have all the necessary materials. Here's what you'll need:

• Medium-weight yarn (such as Alize extra, 90% acrylic-10% wool)
• Two different colors of yarn (one for the basic hat and one for the contrasting rows)
• Medium-weight yarn scraps in black and white
• 6mm crochet hook (J) for the basic hat and 5mm crochet hook (H) for the eyes, nose, and flowers
• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• Stitch markers

Crocheting the Basic Hat

To start off, we will crochet the basic hat using a magic ring and a J hook. Hold the ring tight and make 3 chains. Then, put a double crochet (DC) in the ring and close it a little. Continue by putting another 10 double crochets, totaling 12 (the initial chain 3 counts as a DC). Close the round with a slip stitch (SlSt) on top of the chain 3.

Changing Colors and Adding Rows

If you want to adjust the size of the hat for an adult, you'll need to increase the stitches after the 5th stitch in the fourth row. For a baby or child size like mine, simply continue with one double crochet in each loop for a total of 8 rows. Once you have completed the desired number of rows, it's time to change the color. Join in the new color using double yarn, tie a knot, and cut off the previous yarn. Start the next row with a chain 3 and double crochet in each loop. For a child size, continue with 4 more rows, and for a baby size, continue with 2 more rows. Once you have finished, chain 1 and cut off your yarn.

Creating the Earflaps

Now, let's move on to creating the earflaps. Count 6 loops in the middle, place a stitch marker, and count another 6 loops in the opposite direction, placing another stitch marker. Repeat this process by counting 10 more loops in each direction, placing stitch markers accordingly. These markers will indicate where we will crochet the earflaps.

To crochet the earflaps, you'll need double yarn and a J hook. Remove the stitch marker and attach your yarn. Start with a chain 3 and double crochet in each loop until you reach the next stitch marker. Remove the stitch marker and put another double crochet. Chain 3, turn your work, and make a decrease by crocheting two double crochets together. Continue with one double crochet in each loop until 3 loops before the end, and then make another decrease. Chain 3, turn your work, and repeat the same pattern. Once you have completed the desired number of rows, chain 1, cut off your yarn, and repeat the same process to form the other earflap.

Crocheting the Ending

To create a beautiful ending for the hat, choose a contrasting color and join it at the back with a chain 1. Put one single crochet in each loop, and on the earflaps, put two single crochets in each chain 3 space. To form a corner, put three single crochets in the same space. Continue with one single crochet in each loop, and for the next corner, put three single crochets in the same loop. Repeat the same pattern until you have completed the entire round. Once finished, cut off your yarn and secure the stitches.