Othelia the owl is a cute little amigurumi owl that you can whip up in no time! This little owl only requires a small amount of yarn and she is so easy to make! Scroll down for the free crochet pattern, or purchase the inexpensive PDF in our shops!
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Did I mention that this owl is fast to make as well? Owls can be used for decoration all year long! Since it’s closed to Christmas when we are releasing this pattern, I will hang mine in the tree. Later this year, my owl gets to hang out somewhere else.
I love owls! They are such intelligent creatures! My cat, Lily, sometimes looks like a snow owl. She has white fur and that sassy look that cats and owls share.
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Owl facts
Did you know that there are over 220 owl species in the world? I did not know that there are so many!
They can turn their head almost all the way around, but not completely. However, they can turn their head to either side for 135 degrees.
They don’t insure their heads because they have a blood boiling system that powers their brains and eyes during the twist.
The owl has also the best night vision of all animals!
Amigurumi owl
Since owls are forbidden to keep as pets in most countries, we have to settle with the ones we can make ourselves. So you have many reasons to crochet some!
This is a very easy pattern, but I hope to make a little more complicated one next year.
I wanted this pattern to be beginner-friendly and quick to make. I hope that you like it too and that you can find some time to stitch up an owl or two during the holidays.
The materials
As usual, you only need a yarn, hook, safety eyes (you can also sew on eyes), stuffing, and a little time to finish this cute owl.
You can also change the colors and make it more interesting if you wish to.
You only need about 10 g of yarn for one owl, so this is a perfect pattern for those leftovers. I used sports weight yarn for mine, but you can use worsted weight too. My owl is made with a 3 mm crochet hook.
If you want to make a bigger owl, just use thicker yarn and a bigger hook.
Video tutorial
If you are a beginner, I highly advise you to watch the video tutorial. You can also learn a trick or two if you stay to the end of the video. Be sure to subscribe to my channel for more video tutorials
The videos are available in German and English.
English pattern
German pattern
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Looking for more free crochet patterns?
On this blog, you can find many quick and easy patterns. Check out these hedgehogs! They would go great with the owl.
Amigurumi owl – a free crochet pattern
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Amigurumi owl
Abbreviations – US terms
Ch–chain
R–round
St–stitch
Sc–single crochet
Sc dec–single crochet decrease
Sc inc–single crochet increase,
two single crochet in one
stitch
Mr –Magic ring
Sl st. – Sl st
Hdc – Half double crochet
Materials
- Crochet hook 3.0 mm
- Sports weight yarn
Colors: pink, off white.
Only small amounts needed. The main color is pink, 15 g of yarn needed.
- Tapestry needle
- 6 mm safety eyes
- Stitch marker
- Stuffing materials
About the pattern
The owl is worked in continuous rounds using a 3 mm crochet hook. Use a stitch marker and move it up as you go. The body is made bottom-up. Stuff the body firmly.
To make a bigger/smaller owl, use different yarn and hook.
Instructions
Body
In pink or alternative color.
R1: 6 sc in a mr (6 sc)
R2: sc inc x 6 (12 sc)
R3: (1 sc, sc inc) x 6 (18 sc)
R4: (2 sc, sc inc) x 6 (24 sc)
R5 -12: 1 sc in every st (24 sc)
R13: Divide the work, so you have 12 sc on each side. Crochet on the one side and finish off before you do the next one. Add some stuffing. We are still working in rounds.
R1: Ch 1, 1 sc in the next 12 (12 sc)
R2: Sc dec x 6 (6 sc)
R3: sc dec x 3 (3 sc) Finish off. If you find it hard toa decrease in the last two stitches, you can leave the stitches unworked.
Sew the little hole closed. Repeat on the other side.
Eyes
In off white.
Make 2
R 1: 8 sc in a mr (8 sc)
Sl st in the first st and fasten off. Leave a long tail for fastening.
Alternative: For a smaller eye, do 6 sc in a mr.
Put safety eyes in the middle of the eyes.
Beak
In orange or alternative color.
Ch 3. 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook. 1 hdc in the last st. Fasten off. Leave a tail for fastening.
Assembly
Sew on the eyes between rounds 9-11.
Sew on the beak between the eyes. Use strands of the same colors as you used for the owl and make little strings for the ears.
Thank you, thank you. This is a Christmas present for me because I just love owls so much, I love making all sorts of crochet owls. Can’t wait for your other owls. Have a very merry Christmas!
How nice! I am glad you found something to make for your self:)