Cute Owl crochet pattern
Crochet a very cute owl amigurumi keychain with this free owl amigurumi pattern. This is an easy small beginner crochet project that you can make in about two hours. It is a great crochet pattern for left over yarn. I love making mini amigurumi because they just take a little bit of time to create. As a result, you will have such a cute gift.
I made the small keychain size version from sport weight cotton yarn. However, you can also crochet the owl from bigger yarn. For example, plush chenille yarn will make your mini Amigurumi bigger and very huggable.
Basic Stitches Tutorial:
If you’re new to crocheting, don’t worry! Check out my beginner-friendly basic stitches tutorial, complete with numerous instructional videos. It covers everything you need to know to make your very own adorable Amigurumi.
Owl Video Tutorial:
I also have made a full video tutorial on YouTube on how to crochet every step of this owl Amigurumi:
Materials:
These are the materials that I used. However, feel free to replace them with other materials of your choice. Furthermore, if you wish to crochet a larger or smaller version of the owl using this free owl amigurumi pattern, you can simply use a thicker or thinner yarn and crochet hook.
Cotton Sport Weight version 6 cm / 3 inch:
– Beige Yarn and Colors Must Have cotton color: 003
– Brown Yarn and Colors Must Have cotton color: 026
– White Yarn and Colors Must Have cotton color: 001
– Dark Brown Yarn and Colors Must Have cotton color: 028
– Synthetic Poly Filling
– Crochet hook size 2.5 mm
– Safety eyes 7 mm
Chenille Super Bulky version 13 cm / 5 inch:
– Beige Chenille yarn
– Brown Chenille yarn
– White Chenille yarn
– Dark Brown Chenille yarn
– Synthetic Poly Filling
– Crochet hook size 5.0 mm
– Safety eyes 15 mm
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Supplies:
– Scissors
– Tapestry needles with blunt point, nr. 16 or 17
– Pins
TIP: Are you using are using Blanket yarn? Then I recommend a 8.0 mm crochet hook.
For Bulky Velvet yarn I recommend a 3.5 mm crochet hook.
Abbreviations used in this crochet pattern:
(All abbreviations are explained in my basic stitches tutorial)
Rnd: Round
st: stitch
sc: single crochet
sl st: slip stitch
dec: decrease
inc: increase
Free Owl Amigurumi pattern
Eye 2x:
- Start in white yarn
- Rnd 1: start 8 sc in a magic ring (8)
- Change to brown yarn
- Rnd 2: slst in next st, 1 ch, inc 8 times (16)
- Fasten off cleanly.
Stick a safety eyes through the middle of the eye, do not put the washers on the safety eyes
Body:
- Use beige yarn
- Rnd 1: start 8 sc in a magic ring (8)
- Rnd 2: inc 8 times (16)
- Rnd 3: (sc, inc in next st) repeat 8 times (24)
- Rnd 4: (sc in next 3 st, inc in next st) repeat 6 times (30)
- Rnd 5: sc in all 30 st (30)
- Rnd 6: (sc in next 4 st, inc in next st) repeat 6 times (36)
- Rnd 7-9: sc in all 36 st (36)
- Rnd 10: (sc in next 4 st, dec in next st) repeat 6 times (30)
- Rnd 11: (sc in next 3 st, dec in next st) repeat 6 times (24)
- Attach the eyes by putting the safety eyes between rounds 7 and 8, with an interspace of 4 stitches (photo 1-2) Do not sew the eyes on the body yet, do that after stuffing the head. Because stuffing the head will change the shape of the head.
- Rnd 12: (sc in next 1 st, dec in next st) repeat 8 times (16)
- Rnd 13: sc in all 16 st (16)
- Rnd 14: (sc in next 3 st, inc in next st) repeat 4 times (20)
- Rnd 15-17: sc in all 20 st (20)
- Stuff the body with fiberfill and continue stuffing as you go.
- Rnd 18: (sc in next 3 st, dec) repeat 8 times (16)
- Rnd 19: dec 8 times (8)
- Fasten off, leaving a yarn tail. Using your yarn needle, weave the yarn tail through the front loop of each remaining stitch and pull it tight to close.
- Sew the eyes on the body.
- Embroider the beak on your owl amigurumi between both eyes on rounds 9 and 10 (photo 3 & 4).
Embroider stripes on the front of the body between round 14 & 15, 15 & 16 and 16 & 17 (photo 5 & 6).
Ear 2x:
- Use beige yarn:
- Rnd 1: start 4 sc in a magic ring (4)
- Rnd 2: (sc, inc in next st) repeat 2 times (6)
- Fasten off with a slst, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Flatten the ears and sew them on round 4.
Wings 2x:
- Use brown yarn
- Rnd 1: start 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
- Rnd 2: inc 2 times, hdc + dc + hdc in next st, inc 3 times (13)
- Fasten off cleanly, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the wings on the side of the body.
Feet 2x:
- Use orange yarn:
- Rnd 1: start 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
- Fasten off with a slst, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Sew the feet on rounds 18 and 19.
Now your mini cute owl plushie is done, I hope you enjoyed crocheting this cute owl. There are many more free Amigurumi patterns on my blog.
