Owl – Free Crochet Pattern

Here is my latest free crochet pattern, the adorable Tiny Owl! This charming little owl is perfect for crocheters of all skill levels, offering a delightful project that’s quick, easy, and oh-so-fun to create. With its compact size, this tiny crochet owl fits snugly in the palm of your hand, making it the perfect companion.

One of the best things about this Owl crochet pattern is its versatility. You can bring this cute creature to life using a variety of yarn types, including worsted or plush yarn, allowing you to customize your creation to suit your preferences.

Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter looking for a quick and satisfying project or a beginner eager to try your hand at something new, this Owl pattern is sure to bring joy to your crafting journey. So grab your crochet hook and your favorite yarn, and let’s get started on making your very own Tiny Owl!

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I hope you will enjoy and understand the pattern. If you have any questions, please write to me, I will try my best to help you. And I would love to see your work! Don’t forget to share your finished projects using the hashtag #natalinacraft. I love seeing your beautiful work!

A Little Behind the Scenes 💕

If you haven’t heard yet, my son Valentino has joined me on this creative journey and is now drawing my amigurumi designs. I’m so excited to start sharing his artwork with you! He’s incredibly proud to be part of Natalina Craft, and this collaboration means the world to me.

Owl – Free Crochet Pattern

Start Here:

• Please read the whole pattern properly before starting.
• The pattern is written using US terms.

Parts:

• 1 Body
• 2 wings
• 2 feet

Size:

• Approx. 1.5 inches (4 cm) using light worsted yarn
• Approx. 2.5 inches (7 cm) using plush yarn

Material:

• Worsted yarn in light brown, white, and gold OR Plush yarn in light brown, white, and gold.
• 2.75 mm (US C-2) crochet hook for worsted yarn OR 4.5 mm (US 7) crochet hook for plush yarn.
• 2 black safety eyes: 6 mm for worsted yarn OR 10 mm for plush yarn.
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle
• Polyfill stuffing
• Optional: Hot/fabric glue

Abbreviations:

• chain (ch)
• magic ring (mr)
• single crochet (sc)
• increase (inc)
• invisible decrease (dec)
• slip stitch (sl st)
• double crochet (DC)
• Half double crochet (HDC)

How to crochet an Owl?

Body 

• Worked in continuous rounds (as a spiral). Use a stitch marker if needed.
• Stuff as you go.

With light brown yarn:

• • Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
    Plush yarn: ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook
  • Round 2: [6 inc]. (12)
  • Round 3: [1 inc in the next st, 1 sc]x6. (18)
  • Rounds 4-7: [1 sc in all st]. (18)
  • Rounds 8–10:
    • 5 sc in light brown
    • 7 sc in white
    • 6 sc in light brown
      (18)
      Tip: Carry unused yarn loosely behind your work.
  • Round 11: [1 dec, 1 sc] x6. (12)

Place safety eyes between Rounds 9 and 10, spaced by 2 stitches.

Using a tapestry needle and 2 strands of gold yarn, embroider a small nose between Rounds 8 and 9, over 1 stitch.

Stuff firmly.

• Round 12: [6 dec]. (6)

Fasten off and close the opening.

Feet (make 2) 

With gold yarn:

• Round 1: 5 sc in a magic ring (5)
  Plush yarn: ch 2, 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Thread the yarn through the first stitch to close.

Sew feet between Rounds 2 and 3, spaced by 2 stitches.
(The right side of each foot should face the body.)
Tip: Hot/Fabric glue can help with such small pieces.

Wings (make 2)

With light brown yarn:

• Row 1: ch 5. (5)
• Row 2: starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: 1 HDC, 1 DC, 1 DC, 1 HDC. (4)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Sew wings between Rounds 7 and 8, spaced by about 7 stitches.

🎉 Congratulations!
Your tiny crochet owl is finished! I can’t wait to see your adorable creations—don’t forget to tag @natalinacraft and use #natalinacraft.

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