"Itty-bitty" hat for nephew OWL

This adorable hat is just about to fly off to see it's new owner, my 3 month old nephew OWL (those are his awesome initials).  I was inspired by a hat pattern in the fabulous book "itty-bitty hats" by Susan Anderson which was a birthday gift from a fellow craft addict.

I partly used her pattern and mostly winged it.  I knit the hat and then added the ear flaps, whereas she knit the entire hat up from earflaps.  Both ways work splendidly I dare say.

The one big part I took from the book was the adorable snowflake pattern embroidered on top.  I love love love this part.

After these pics I lined it with fleece to protect his head from the itchies- I hope he likes it!