Owl Toy Crochet Pattern
When Riley was little (she’s now TEN), her room was decorated in owls – we both loved them! To go with her owl-themed bedroom, I created this owl toy crochet pattern. I’m not quite sure if it’s considered a true amigurumi owl or not, but we both loved it, regardless of how simple it was.
This owl toy crochet pattern is extremely easy to make and shouldn’t take you much time at all. In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised f you could make it in a day or less.
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Owl Toy Crochet Pattern
Materials:
- 1 Skein of Vanna’s Choice yarn (I used either Rose Shocking or Raspberry)
- Small amounts of coordinating colors (Terracotta, White, Fern)
- G crochet hook
- H crochet hook
- Buttons
- Tapestry needle
- Note: You’ll need approximately 160 yards of worsted weight yarn for the body of the owl. Amounts for the legs and accents are VERY small.
Pattern Notes
- For the body and legs, you’ll use the G crochet hook.
- For the eyes, beak, and flower, use the H hook.
- The owl body and the legs are worked in spiral. You will not use a sl st to join your rounds. Mark your first stitch so you know where your rounds start and finish.
Body of the Owl
To begin, Ch 2.
Round 1: 9 hdc into the first chain. (9)
Round 2: 2 hdc in each stitch around. (18)
Round 3: *hdc in the next stitch, 2 hdc in the next* around. (27)
Round 4: *hdc in the next two stitches, 2 hdc in the next* around. (36)
Round 5: *hdc in the next three stitches, 2 hdc in the next* around. (45)
Round 6: *hdc in the next four stitches, 2 hdc in the next* around. (54)
Round 7: *hdc in the next five stitches, 2 hdc in the next* around. (63)
Round 8-27: hdc in each stitch around. (63)
Round 28: *hdc in the next five stitches, hdc 2 together* around. (54)
Round 29: *hdc in the next four stitches, hdc 2 together* around. (45)
Rounds 30 – 31: hdc in each stitch around. Fasten off and leave a long tail for whip stitching the top together. (45)
Do no whip stitch the top of the body closed until you have finished sewing on the eyes, beak, etc.
Legs (2):
Ch 2.
Round 1: 6 sc into the first ch. (6)
Round 2: 2 sc into each stitch around. (12)
Round 3: *1 sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the next* around. (18)
Rounds 4-5: sc in each stitch around. (18)
Round 6: *sc in the next 4 stitches, sc 2 together* around. (15)
Round 7: *sc in the next 3 stitches, sc 2 together* around. Fasten off and weave ends. Stuff the end of the foot as it will be difficult to do later. (12)
Round 8: Join second yarn color with a slip stitch. Ch 1, hdc in each stitch around. (12)
Rounds 9-?: hdc in each stitch around until legs are the desired length. (12)
Finish stuffing legs and sew on the base of the owl.
Eyes (2):
Ch 3.
Round 1: 11 dc into the first ch. Sl st to the top of the first dc (not the chain). (11)
Round 2: ch 1. 2 hdc in each stitch around. Sl st to the top of the first hdc. (22)
Round 3: ch 1. 1 hdc in the same stitch, 2 hdc in the next. *1 hdc in the next stitch, 2 hdc in the next* around. Sl st to the top of the first hdc. Fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing on the toy.
Sew buttons into the center of each eye before attaching to the body of the owl.
Beak:
Ch 7.
Row 1: sc in the first stitch, hdc in the next stitch, dc in the next stitch, tc in the remaining stitches. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing on the toy.
Rosette:
Ch 21.
Row 1: SC in the second ch from hook. *ch 2, skip the next st, sc in the next st* across. sc in the last ch.
Row 2: *Ch 2, 4 DC, ch 2, sl st* in the first chain loop and in each chain loop until you reach the end. Leave a long tail.
You should have been creating a spiral of petals. Once you’re finished, arrange your spiral into a flower and secure with the tail. Leave a long tail for sewing to the body of the owl.
Sew the facial features and rosette onto the body of the owl.
Stuff your toy (pretty firmly) and whip stitch the top closed. Add tufts of yarn to the corners to define the owl’s “ears” a little.
So cute!!!
Thank you! This makes my day! If I feel better, I shall accomplish this and post it!
Love this, thanks for the tutorial. However I will not be making toys I'll be going slightly larger as I fancy some new cushions instead . Watch this space.
This is sooooo very cute! Thanks for the free pattern!! Blessings..
ooo so cute! Pinning!! I would love to make this sometime. I have fabric similar to this, wouldnt a blanket and this be a cute gift!!! Would love for you to come over and share it at my link party!<br />http://www.nap-timecreations.com/2013/01/valentines-pie-and-tasteful-tuesday.html
Adorable! I've already pinned this to my crochet board.<br /><br />I'd love if you shared this project at my Show & Tell party this week. http://www.gingerlymade.com/2013/01/show-tell-10.html
Thanks for sharing at Gingerly Made's Show & Tell party. You were featured this week.<br /><br />http://www.gingerlymade.com/2013/01/show-tell-features_29.html
This is the most adorable project! I'm obsessed with owls and have some yarn to get rid of so I can't think of a better way to do so! I would love it if you would share your project at my linky party!<br /><br />Amy @ The Stitchin' Mommy<br />http://www.thestitchinmommy.blogspot.com/2013/01/get-crafty-friday-6.html
Cute owl! Thanks for sharing the pattern. I'm definitely pinning this!!!<br /><br />Navy Wifey Peters @ Submarine Sunday Link Party<br /><a href="http://usscrafty.blogspot.com/2013/01/submarine-sunday-16.html" rel="nofollow">http://usscrafty.blogspot.com/2013/01/submarine-sunday-16.html</a>
Hey Lauren. Your adorable owl softie is being featured at Tangled Happy tomorrow. I love him… And I think our readers will love him too! Thanks for sharing another great free pattern. So nice!
Thanks for the pattern – so cute and I want to make it.
I have never been on your blog before but I love this owl so much! Thank you for the pattern, I shall come back to have a look around. Abigail x
This is so adorable. I love it's little legs. Thanks for the pattern! :)<br /><br />Shannon @ Sewing Barefoot
Hi Lauren! I featured your post on Get Crafty Fridays. Thank you for linking up and I hope you link up some more projects in the future!<br /><br />Amy @ The Stitchin' Mommy<br />http://www.thestitchinmommy.blogspot.com/2013/02/get-crafty-friday-7.html
Thank you for linking up at Craft, Create & Inspire last weekend !<br /><br />Your awesome project is featured this weekend !!<br /><br />Hope you can join us again @ Polkadot pretties <br /><br />Claire x
This is simply AWESOME !!<br />Super cute and very beautiful
Oh that is so cute!! I pinned it so that when I learn to crochet I can make this. Thanks for the tutorial and the inspiration. God Bless. <br /><br />Jess
I have a few questions about this pattern….I am trying to make this for my sister for her birthday. At the end of each row do I turn or do I just keep crocheting in a circle?
Meghan, I hope you figured it out already, but just in case, you don't have to turn, simply use a marker at the beginning of each row so you know where you started last time and where the next row begins. I am almost finishing it and it's looking lovely! <br /><br />God bless you,<br />Karen
This is so adorable! I've pinned this! Thanks for linking up at my <a href="http://www.dianarambles.com/search/label/Pin%20Meme" rel="nofollow">Pin Me Linky Party</a>.
Oh my goodness–I am in LOVE with this adorable owl!! I just linked up our second baby girl's owl themed nursery and think I now have a new project to quickly add to my list. I'm a crochet addict and see that you have a page of crochet patterns… checking those out now!! ;)<br /><br />Kim<br /><a href="http://morrowsunshine.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Little Rays of Sunshine</a>
Do you slip stitch at the end of each round?????
I have the same question and Meghan. do you crochet in the round or turn and go back and forth. I am on the fourth row and though I should find out before I get much further. Thank you so much for the pattern, I know I will enjoy whipping this up.
Pamela, no need to turn. Just use a marker at the beginning of each row.
this owl is fantastic! i love it and i must do it!<br />best regards!<br /><br />www.wolnymczasem.pl
This owl is so cute I had to make one, I've posted a picture on http://sincerelyhooked.blogspot.co.uk/
This is just too cute. I really need to make this for my daughter. Check out my blog if you get a chance, I have a crochet owl purse pattern you might enjoy 🙂
Hi, my name is Ana and I live in Spain. My english isnt too good so excuse me if I have a mistake. I love this owl, and Im trying to make it, but I am doing something wrong because the couture of the back is crooked. I would like to send you a pic, and you will understand what I am saying. Can you help me, please?! <br />Thank you very much :)<br /><br />My email es anaravalos@yahoo.com<br /><br
I just finished this project as my first stuffed toy and after a few mistakes I finished it and loved it! Thank you so much for the pattern. Great first project for us newbies 🙂
I ended up making a mini version of this owl.<br />Please have a look at my blog;<br /><br />http://sabinankortit.blogspot.fi/2013/05/crocheted-owl.html<br /><br />Thank you so much for all the lovely ideas and patterns.<br /><br />Hugs<br />Sabina
HI! I from Argentina, and I like soo much this owl!<br />Please can you tell me, what point you use, to make this owl!?<br />I´m sorry, my inglish is not well!!!<br />Thanks!<br />micaelactis@gmail.com<br />
Hi Lauren! I wanted to thank you for this adorable pattern. I recently created one for my daughter Sophie. You can see my finished owl on my blog. =) Thanks a million and LOVE your blog. Valerie
Hi Lauren! Thank you for this pattern, this cute owl is one of my favorite gifts to give at a baby shower. It is always a hit! I would love to get your permission to sell the finished product in my etsy shop, and would credit you with the pattern design.