Ah, the little owl. A creature so full of mystery and charm… I remember, many moons ago, when I’d sit on my porch during those chilly evenings, I’d often hear the distant hoots of these nocturnal wonders. It’s a sound that always brought me solace. And that’s precisely what spurred me to dive into this owl amigurumi pattern.
Let me tell ya, the journey – from picking the right yarn to adding the final touches to those wide-eyed expressions – was like a nostalgic trip down memory lane. The fluff, the roundness, and those mesmerizing eyes! Every hook and pull I made felt like I was crafting a keepsake from the world of night-time whispers and moonlit dances.
If you’ve got a soft spot for these feathered friends or know someone who does, this is the project you’ve been waiting for. Trust me, once you finish this darling, it won’t just sit on a shelf – it’ll hoot its way right into your heart.
Pattern Designer: Duck Ville
Materials
- Yarn YarnArt Jeans (any colors you like)
- Safety eyes 7-8 mm
- 2 mm crochet hook
- Fiberfill
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Pins
- Size: 8 cm tall
Abbreviations
Mr – magic ring
Sc – single crochet
Inc – increase
Dec – decrease
Sl st – slip stitch
Hdc – half double crochet
Dc – double crochet
Eyes x2
White. Don’t tighten the ring too much, we will insert eyes into the center.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) *6 (18)
Change color as desired.
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) * 6 (24)
Fasten off. Leaving a long tail for sewing.
Wings x2
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) *6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) * 6 (24)
Change color as desired.
Rnd 5: sc, 2 hdc, dc, 3 dc in one sc, dc, 2 hdc, (inc, 3 sc) * 4
Fasten off. Leaving a long tail for sewing.
Body
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) * 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) * 6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) * 6 (36)
Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) * 6 (42)
Rnd 8-17: 42 sc (42)
Rnd 18: (5 sc, dec) * 6 (36)
Rnd 19-21: 36 sc (36)
Rnd 22: (4 sc, dec) * 6 (30)
Rnd 23-25: 30 sc (30)
Rnd 26: (3 sc, dec) * 6 (24)
Rnd 27-28: 24 sc (24)
Fasten off. Leaving a long tail. Don’t stuff.
Assembly
Insert the safety eyes between rounds 20 and 21, with an interspace of 8 stitches. To make the owl stand, you can cut a circle out of cardboard, and insert it on the bottom. Or then sew on the ring for the keychain. Stuff the body with fiberfill.
For the ear brushes, cut off two threads of each color 8 cm long. Make a knot in the middle. Sew the two halves of the owl’s head by inserting brushes along the edges with knots inward (example photo on the next page). Sew the eyes and wings to the body. Embroider the beak.
In conclusion, crafting the cuddly amigurumi little owl using this free crochet pattern was an absolute delight.
So if you’re looking for your next crochet project, I highly recommend giving this free pattern a try. Let yourself be swept away by the joy of creating something with your own hands, something that will bring smiles to faces of both young and old. Embrace your inner artist and watch as your craft comes alive in the form of an irresistibly cuddly amigurumi little owl.
So pick up your hook, choose your favorite colors, and let the magic unfold before your very eyes as you create this delightful amigurumi little owl!