Hoot!

This owl was a Christmas present for my friend in New Zealand. She is very smart, so I thought this wise guy was a good choice.

Cutest Little Owl?

The pattern was indeed titled the "Cutest Little Owl".

However, something clearly went awry in my execution, for the result is neither cute nor owl. Yarn choice (substitution), eyes of an inappropriate scale, or some intangible quality and skill in workmanship.... I don't know! But geeze!
This thing looks like ET's albino half-cousin. I quit before finishing the beak. Oh well, I guess I should stick to doilies.