Crochet Stuffed Owl
Create your very own adorable owl plushie using the art of crocheting! This fun and creative project involves using yarn and a crochet hook to stitch together the pieces of the owl, resulting in a cute and cuddly stuffed animal. You can choose your favorite colors to customize your owl, adding unique touches like button eyes or a colorful belly. Crocheting a stuffed owl is a great way to practice your crochet skills while also making a charming toy or decoration. Whether you're an experienced crocheter or just starting out, this project is a fun and rewarding way to spend your time. Once you've completed your crocheted owl, you can proudly display it in your home or give it as a thoughtful handmade gift to a friend or loved one. So grab your yarn and crochet hook, and get ready to bring this cute and whimsical owl to life through the art of crocheting!
Measures
5" Wide x 6" Tall
MATERIALS:
Red Heart Super Saver — 4ply WW Yarn
* Brown = Less than 3 ounces
* Orange = Less than 1/2 ounce
* White = Small amount
Size G Hook
2-Plastic Grocery Bags
Yarn Needle
Stitches: ch, hdc, dc, sc, sc2tog, sl st.
Difficulty: DIFFICULT
BODY
(Make 2)
R1: With Brown, Ch12. Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook.
Sc in ea rem ch. (11sc)
R2: Ch1, turn. 2sc in the 1st st.
Sc in ea st across to the last st.
2sc in the last st. (13sc)
R3: Ch1, turn. Sc in ea st. (13sc)
R4: Rep R2. (15sc)
R5: Rep R3. (15sc)
R6: Rep R2. (17sc)
R7: Rep R3. (17sc)
R8: Rep R2. (19sc)
R9: Rep R3. (19sc)
R10: Rep R2. (21sc)
Rs11-14: Rep R3. (21sc)
R15: Sc2tog. Sc in ea st across to last 2sts.
Sc2tog. (19sts)
R16: Rep R3. (19sts)
R17: Rep R15. (17sts)
R18: Rep R3. (17sts)
R19: Rep R15. (15sts)
R20: Rep R15. (13sts)
R21: Rep R3. (13sts)
R22: Rep R2. (15sts)
R23: Rep R2. (17sc)
R24: Rep R2. (19sc)
R25: Ch3, turn. Dc in same st.
Hdc in next 2sts. Sc in next 6sts.
Sl st in the next st (this is the center stitch on the row)
Sc in next 6sts. Hdc in next 2sts. 2dc in last st. (21sts)
R26: Ch3, turn. Dc in same st. Hdc in next 2sts.
Sc in next 7sts. Sl st in next st (center stitch on the row).
Sc in next 7sts. Hdc in next 2sts. 2dc in last st. (23sts)
WINGS
(Make 2)
R1: With brown, Ch11. Dc in the 4th ch from the hook. Dc in ea rem ch. (9dc)
R2: Ch3, turn. Dc in same st. Dc in ea st across to last dc.
2dc in last st. (11dc)
R3: Ch2, turn. 3dc in same st. Hdc in next st. Sk next st.
Sc in next st. Sk next st. 5dc in next st. Sk next st.
Sc in next st. Sk next st. Hdc in next st. (3dc, hdc) in last st.
WING TRIM
Using Orange, Surface Crochet chain stitches along the edge
of each wing as shown in the photo.
EYES
(Make 2)
R1: With Brown, Ch2. 6sc in the 2nd ch from the hook.
Join with a sl st in the first sc.
Fasten off. (6sc)
R2: Join white in any st. 2sc in ea st. Join with a sl st in the first sc.
Fasten off. (12sc)
BEAK
R1: With orange, ch2, 2sc in the second ch from the hook.
R2: Ch1, turn. 2sc in ea st. (4sc)
R3: Ch1, turn. Sc in ea st. (4sc)
Fasten off.
FEET
(Make 2)
R1: With orange, Ch5. Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook. Sc in ea rem ch. (4sc)
R2: Ch1, turn. Sc in ea st. (4sc)
R3: Ch2, turn. Sc in same st.
(Sc, hdc) in next st.
(Hdc, sc) in next st.
(Sc, hdc) in last st.
Fasten off.
ASSEMBLY
1. Weave in the yarn tails on all pieces.
2. Using a length of brown yarn and a yarn needle, sew the eyes on one body piece using the photo as a guide.
3. Attach the Beak to the same body piece using the photo as a guide.
4: To attach wings: Position wings as in the photo on front of the Body piece. Holding both body pieces tog with sts aligned and wings in position, use a length of brown yarn and a yarn needle to Whip Stitch around the Owl leaving the bottom edge open.
5. Stuff the 2 plastic grocery bags into the bottom opening.
6. Align Feet along the bottom edge and align corresponding stitches on both body pieces. Whip Stitch to close the bottom edge.