Crochet owl hat pattern – free beginner-friendly hat with video

Looking for a cute animal hat with lots of personality? This crochet owl hat pattern is a fun, beginner-friendly project with sweet owl details and sizes from baby to adult. It’s a cozy choice for gifts, dress-up, photos, or everyday wear.

Quick answer
This crochet owl hat pattern is a beginner-friendly hat worked from the top down in the round using worsted weight yarn (#4) and an I-9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook for the hat. It includes six sizes from baby to adult and is finished with separate owl details like the eyes, beak, and ears.

Best for: Beginners
Style: Top-down animal hat with sewn-on owl details
Includes: 6 sizes, written instructions, gauge, and video tutorial

Why you’ll love this pattern

Cute and playful — the owl design is sweet, fun, and full of charm
Beginner-friendly — simple stitches and easy rounds keep it approachable
Sizes for everyone — baby, toddler, child, and adult sizes are included
Helpful extra support — the video tutorial makes it even easier to follow
Great for gifts — perfect for photos, dress-up, and handmade presents

How this hat is constructed

This hat is worked from the top down in the round, starting at the crown and continuing into the body of the hat. Once the hat is finished, the owl pieces are crocheted separately and sewn on at the end. This keeps the hat simple to make and makes the final details easy to place.

Crochet owl hat pattern details

Here’s a quick overview of the materials, sizing, gauge, and pattern notes before you begin.

Skill level

Beginner — This crochet owl hat pattern uses basic stitches worked in simple repeats in the round.

Materials needed

Crochet hook size I-9 (5.5 mm) — for the hat
Crochet hook size H-8 (5 mm) — for the face parts
Worsted weight (#4) yarn — in black, white, mint green, purple, & yellow
Yarn needle — for weaving in ends neatly.
Scissors — to cut your yarn.
Stitch markers (optional) — helpful for keeping track of rounds and stitch counts.

Finished size

This crochet owl hat pattern includes six sizes, from baby to adult, so you can make a perfectly fitting hat for anyone.

Hat Size	Crown	Circumference	Height
0-3 Months	4.5 inches (11 cm)	13-14 inches (33-36 cm)	5 inches (13 cm)
3-6 Months	5 inches (13 cm)	14-15 inches (36-38 cm)	5.5 inches (14 cm)
6-12 Months	5.5 inches (14 cm)	16-17 inches (41-43 cm)	6.25 inches (16 cm)
Toddler	6 inches (15 cm)	18-19 inches (46-48 cm)	6.75 inches (17 cm)
Child	6.5 inches (17 cm)	19-20 inches (48-51 cm)	7 inches (18 cm)
Adult	7 inches (18 cm)	20-23 inches (51-58 cm)	7.75 inches (20 cm)

Crochet Owl Hat Size Chart

Need help with sizing? Check out my crochet hat sizing guide to measure head circumference, use negative ease, and adjust crown diameter and hat height for the best fit.

Gauge

15 stitches and 9 rows = 4 inches (10 cm)

Crochet abbreviations

dc = double crochet stitch
sc = single crochet stitch
hdc = half double crochet stitch
sc2tog = single crochet decreasese
ch/chs = chain/chains
st/sts = stitch/stitches
sl st = slip stitch
rnd/rnds = round/rounds
rem = remaining

Pattern notes

Rounds 1-8 are the same for all sizes.
The chain at the beginning of each round does not count as your first stitch.
Join each round with a slip stitch to the first stitch made in that round.
Repeat instructions between the asterisks (*) for the rest of the round.
You are crocheting in the round from the top of the hat down.
The pattern is written in US crochet terms.

Free crochet owl hat pattern with video tutorial, showing a teal owl hat with large eyes and pointed ears, sized from baby to adult

Free crochet owl hat pattern instructions

The crochet owl hat pattern instructions below are written step by step and worked from the top down in the round. Jump to size: 0–3 months, 3–6 months, 6–12 months, Toddler, Child, Adult

0-3 months size

3-6 months size

6-12 months size

Round 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join (11 stitches)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (22 stitches)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)
Round 5: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)
Round 6: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)
Round 7: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)
Round 8: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (56 stitches)
Rounds 9–16: Repeat round 8 (56 stitches)
Round 17: (Scallop Trim) Ch 2, *skip a st, 4 dc in next st, skip a st, slip st in next st*, join & fasten off.

Toddler size

Round 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join (11 stitches)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (22 stitches)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)
Round 5: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)
Round 6: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)
Round 7: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)
Round 8: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 13 sts*, join (60 stitches)
Round 9: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (60 stitches)
Rounds 10–18: Repeat round 9 (60 stitches)
Round 19: (Scallop Trim) Ch 2, *skip a st, 4 dc in next st, skip a st, slip st in next st*, join & fasten off.

Child size

Round 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join (11 stitches)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (22 stitches)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)
Round 5: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)
Round 6: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)
Round 7: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)
Round 8: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 13 sts*, join (60 stitches)
Round 9: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 14 sts*, join (64 stitches)
Round 10: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (64 stitches)
Rounds 11–19: Repeat round 10 (64 stitches)
Round 20: (Scallop Trim) Ch 2, *skip a st, 4 dc in next st, skip a st, slip st in next st*, join & fasten off.

Adult size

Round 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 11 dc, join (11 stitches)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join (22 stitches)
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (33 stitches)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (44 stitches)
Round 5: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 10 sts*, join (48 stitches)
Round 6: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 11 sts*, join (52 stitches)
Round 7: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 12 sts*, join (56 stitches)
Round 8: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 13 sts*, join (60 stitches)
Round 9: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 14 sts*, join (64 stitches)
Round 10: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 15 sts*, join (68 stitches)
Round 11: Ch 2, dc in each st, join (68 stitches)
Rounds 12–21: Repeat round 11 (68 stitches)
Round 22: (Scallop Trim) Ch 2, *skip a st, 4 dc in next st, skip a st, slip st in next st*, join & fasten off.

Crocheting the owl face and ears

The face and ear pieces are the same for all sizes unless noted otherwise. Use an H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook for these sections.

Owl eyes

Start with black yarn.
Round 1: Magic circle, ch 2, 9 dc, join (9 stitches)

Switch to purple yarn.
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st, join (18 stitches)

Switch to white yarn.
Round 3: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next st*, join (27 stitches)
Round 4: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 2 sts*, join (36 stitches)

For toddler, child, and adult sizes only:
Round 5: Ch 2, *2 dc, dc in next 3 sts*, join (45 stitches)

Fasten off and sew the eyes to the front of the hat.

Owl beak

Row 1: Ch 9, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each rem ch, turn (8 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc 4, sc2tog, turn (6 stitches)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (6 stitches)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc 2, sc2tog, turn (4 stitches)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (4 stitches)
Row 6: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc2tog, turn (2 stitches)
Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (2 stitches)
Row 8: Ch 1, sc2tog, and continue to sc around entire beak.

Sew the beak to the hat centered below the eyes.

Owl ears

Owl ears — 0–12 months

Row 1: Ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from the hook, turn (6 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc 2, sc2tog, turn (4 stitches)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (4 stitches)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc2tog, turn (2 stitches)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (2 stitches)
Row 6: Ch 1, sc2tog and sc around entire ear. Fasten off.

Owl ears — toddler–adult

Row 1: Ch 9, sc in 2nd ch from the hook, turn (8 stitches)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc 4, sc2tog, turn (6 stitches)
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (6 stitches)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc 2, sc2tog, turn (4 stitches)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (4 stitches)
Row 6: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc2tog, turn (2 stitches)
Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (2 stitches)
Row 8: Ch 1, sc2tog and sc around entire ear. Fasten off.

Tie a piece of mint green and purple yarn to the top of each ear. Sew the ears to the top of the hat.

Finishing

Fasten off and then weave in the ends.

Detailed view of a crochet owl hat with large white eyes, purple accents, and a yellow beak attached to a teal hat

Crochet owl hat pattern FAQs

Is this crochet owl hat pattern beginner-friendly?
Yes. This is a beginner-friendly crochet pattern that uses basic stitches and simple repeats. The included video tutorial makes it even easier to follow.

What sizes does this crochet owl hat pattern include?
The pattern includes six sizes: 0–3 months, 3–6 months, 6–12 months, toddler, child, and adult.

What yarn works best for a crochet owl hat?
Worsted weight yarn (#4) works best for this pattern. Choose a soft yarn, especially for baby and child sizes.

Is there a video tutorial for this crochet owl hat pattern?
Yes. This pattern includes a video tutorial to help guide you through the steps.

Can I sell finished hats made from this pattern?
Yes, you may sell finished hats made from this crochet owl hat pattern on a small scale. Please do not sell or redistribute the pattern itself.

Printable PDF pattern

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Video tutorial

Prefer to learn by watching? The step-by-step video tutorial below walks you through the toddler size of this crochet owl hat pattern, making each round easy to follow.

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— Melissa