How to Crochet an Amigurumi Owl

You Will Also Need

6mm safety eyes

2 balls of Rico's Ricorumi DK Yarn in Clay (Yarn A)

1 ball of Rico's Ricorumi DK Yarn in Cream (Yarn B)

1 ball Rico's Ricorumi Yarn in Blue (Yarn C)

1 ball Rico's Ricorumi DK Yarn in Tangerine (Yarn D)

Ch - chain

Dc - double crochet

Dc2tog - double crochet decrease

Htr - half treble crochet
Ss - Slip stitch

St(s) - stitch(es)

* - repeat section from asterisk as many times as indicated

[ ] - repeat section in square brackets as many times as indicated

Round 1: Using a 2.75mm hook and yarn A, make a magic loop. Ch1 (does not count as a st) 6dc into magic loop. (6 sts)

Round 2: [2dc in next st] 6 times. (12 sts)

Round 3: [1dc, 2dc in next st] 6 times. (18 sts)

Round 4: [2dc, 2dc in next st] 6 times. (24 sts)

Round 5: [3dc, 2dc in next st] 6 times. (30 sts)

Round 6: [1dc, 2dc in next st, 3dc] 6 times. (36 sts)

Round 7: [4dc, 2dc in next st, 1dc] 6 times. (42 sts)

Round 8: [2dc, 2dc in next st, 4dc] 6 times. (48 sts)

Rounds 9-19: 1dc in each st for 11 rounds.

Start to stuff the body and stuff throughout.

Round 20: [6dc, dc2tog] 6 times. (42 sts)

Rounds 21-25: 1dc in each st for 5 rounds.

Round 26: [5dc, dc2tog] 6 times. (36 sts)

Round 27: 1dc in each st.

Round 28: [4dc, dc2tog] 6 times. (30 sts)

Round 29: [3dc, dc2tog] 6 times. (24 sts)

Round 30: [2dc, dc2tog] 6 times. (18 sts)

Round 31: [1dc, dc2tog] 6 times. (12 sts)

Fasten off leaving a long tail. Using a tapestry needle and the tail, sew through each front loop of the fastened off edge and pull tight to close. Weave in any ends.

Round 1: Using a 2.75mm hook and yarn B, ch10, starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, 8dc, 2dc in next st, then working along underside of the chain, 8dc, 2dc in next st. (20 sts)

Round 2: 2dc in next st, 7dc, [2dc in next dc] 3 times, 7dc, [2dc in next dc] 2 times. (26 sts)

Round 3: 1dc, 2dc in next st, 7dc, [1dc, 2dc in next dc] 3 times, 7dc, [1dc, 2dc in next dc] 2 times. (32 sts)

Round 4: 2dc in next dc, [5dc, 2dc in next dc] 2 times, 6dc, 2dc in next st, 5dc, 2dc in next dc, 6dc. (37 sts)

Ss to join and fasten off leaving a long tail.

Optional: Separate yarn A into two strands, then embroider arrows facing up sporadically around the Body Patch.

Round 1: Using a 2.75mm hook and yarn A, make a magic loop. Ch1 (does not count as a st) 6dc into magic loop. (6 sts)

Round 2: [2dc in next st] 6 times. (12 sts)

Round 3: [1dc, 2dc in next st] 6 times. (18 sts)

Rounds 4 - 5: 1dc in each st for 2 rounds.

Round 6: [2dc, 2dc in next st] 6 times. (24 sts)

Round 7 - 16: 1dc in each st for 10 rounds.

Round 17: [2dc, dc2tog] 6 times. (18 sts)

Ss to join and fasten off leaving a long tail.

Flatten each wing so the slip stitch sits on the edge and very lightly stuff. Stitch close the tops of each wing by sewing each stitch to the one that sits opposite.

The remainder of the long tail will be used to attach to the body later.

Round 1: Using a 2.75mm hook and yarn A, make a magic loop. Ch1 (does not count as a st) 6dc into magic loop. (6 sts)

Round 2: [2dc in next st] 6 times. (12 sts)

Round 3: [1dc, 2dc in next st] 6 times. (18 sts)

Round 4: [2dc, 2dc in next st] 6 times. (24 sts)

Round 5: [3dc, 2dc in next st] 6 times. (30 sts)

Round 6: [1dc, 2dc in next st, 3dc] 6 times. (36 sts)

Round 7: [4dc, 2dc in next st, 1dc] 6 times. (42 sts)

Round 8: [2dc in next st, 6dc] 6 times. (48 sts)

Round 9: 1dc in each st.

Round 10: [7dc, 2dc in next st] 6 times. (54 sts)

Rounds 11-12: 1dc in each st for 2 rounds.

Round 13: [8dc, 2dc in next st] 6 times. (60 sts)

Rounds 14-15: 1dc in all 60 sts for 2 rounds.

Start to stuff the head and stuff throughout.

Round 16: [8dc, dc2tog] 6 times. (54 sts)

Round 17: 1dc in each st.

Round 18: [1dc, dc2tog, 6dc] 6 times. (48 sts)

Round 19: [3dc, dc2tog, 3dc] 6 times. (42 sts)

Round 20: [Dc2tog, 5dc] 6 times. (36 sts)

Fasten off leaving a long tail.

Round 1: Using a 2.75mm hook and yarn B, ch8 and starting in the 2nd chain from the hook, 6dc, 2dc in next st, then working along underside of the chain, 6dc, 2dc in next st. (16 sts)

Round 2: 2dc in next st, 5dc, [2dc in next st] 3 times, 5dc, [2dc in next st] 2 times. (22 sts)

Round 3: 1dc, 2dc in next st, 5dc, [1dc, 2dc in next st] 3 times, 5dc, [1dc, 2dc in next st] 2 times. (28 sts)

Round 4: 2dc, 2dc in next st, 5dc, [2dc, 2dc in next st] 3 times, 5dc, [2dc, 2dc in next st] 2 times. (34 sts)

Ss to join and fasten off leaving a long tail.

Place 1 safety eye above the first dc of round 2 and the other above stitch 10 of this round. But don't secure in place yet.

Using yarn D, embroider the beak in the middle of both safety eyes, along rounds 1 and 2.

Optional: Embroider some cheeks using the pink embroidery thread under each eye.

Round 1: Using a 2.75mm hook and yarn D, make a magic loop. Ch1 (does not count as a st) 6dc into magic loop. (6 sts)

Round 2: [2dc in next st] 6 times. (12 sts)

Round 3: [1dc, 2dc in next st] 6 times. (18 sts)

Round 4: [5dc, 2dc in next st] 3 times. (21 sts)

Round 5: 4dc, [dc2tog] 6 times, 5dc. (15 sts)

Start to stuff the feet lightly and continue to stuff throughout.

Round 6: 3dc, [dc2tog] 5 times, 2dc. (10 sts)

Round 7: 3dc, [dc2tog] 2 times, 3dc. (8 sts)

Round 8: 1dc in each st.

Fasten off leaving a long tail.

Using a 2.75mm hook and yarn B, ch37.

Row 1: Starting in the 2nd chain from the hook, 36dc, ch1 and turn. (36 sts)

Row 2: 36dc, ch1 and turn.

Rows 3-28: As row 2.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Using a 2.75mm hook and yarn D, you will be creating ss on the surface of the blanket.

To create a ss on the surface, make a slip knot.

With the wrong side facing you, and working between rows 2 and 3, position slip knot behind the blanket, Pull up the slip knot loop through your first stitch and insert hook into the next stitch. Pull through yarn.

Complete ss. Continue working a total of 35 ss to the end of the row.

Once you have finished a row, fasten off and weave in ends.

Crochet a row of 35 ss on the surface of your crochet between the following rows:

Between rows 6 and 7

Between rows 10 and 11

Between rows 14 and 15

Between rows 18 and 19

Between rows 22 and 23

Between rows 26 and 27

To create a border for the blanket, create a slip knot using yarn D and with a 2.75mm hook, pull through the corner of the fastened off edge.

Round 1: Ch1 (does not count as st), 3dc in same st, 26 dc along the edge of the blanket, 3dc in corner, 34 dc along, 3dc in corner, 26 dc along, 3dc in corner and 34 dc along the final edge and finish with a ss to join.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Round 1: Using a 2.75mm hook and yarn C, make a magic loop. Ch1 (does not count as a st) 6dc into magic loop. (6 sts)

Ss to join, fasten off and weave in ends.

Round 1: Using a 2.75mm hook and yarn C, make a magic loop. Ch1 (does not count as a st) 4dc into magic loop. (6 sts)

Ss to join, this time, don't fasten off.

Round 2: Ch4, attach to part one with 2dc in next st, [2dc in next st] 5 times, 1dc in each of the 4 chs, [2dc in next st] 6 times, 1dc in each ch. (32 sts)

Round 3: 7dc, [2dc in next st] 3 times, 8dc, [2dc in next st] 3 times, 11 dc. (38 sts)

Round 4: Skip 1 st, 37 sl st to end. (37 sts)

Ss to join and fasten off, weaving in all yarn ends.

Optional: Separate yarn B into 3 strands and embroider 2 closed eye shapes.

Using a 2.75mm hook and yarn C, ch26.

Row 1: Starting in the 2nd chain from the hook, 1 ss in each ch.

Fasten off leaving a long tail (this tail will be used to create an adjustable, shoelace knot on the back of the head). Separate yarn C in to two strands and use to attach each strap to the edge of either side of the mask.

Round 1: Using a 2.75mm hook and yarn C, make a magic loop. Ch2 (does not count as a st) 13htr into magic loop. (13 sts)

Fasten off leaving a long tail which will be used to attach to the body. Weave in the leftover tail from the magic ring only.

Using a 2.75mm hook and yarn C, ch5.

Round 1: Starting in the 2nd chain from the hook, 3dc, 2dc in next st, then working along underside of the chain, 3dc, 2dc in next st. (10 sts)

Round 2: 2dc in next st, 2dc, [2dc in next st] 3 times, 2dc, [2dc in next dc] 2 times. (16 sts)

Round 3: 1dc, 2dc in next st, 2dc, [1dc, 2dc in next st] 3 times, 2dc, [1dc, 2dc in next st] 2 time. (22 sts)

Round 4: 1dc in each st.

Round 5: 6dc, [dc2tog] 5 times, 6dc. (17 sts)

Ss to join and fasten off. Weave in all ends.

1) Pin the top of the Face Patch onto the Head approximately over round 9 and push the safety eyes through the stitches of the head. If you are happy with the way it looks, secure the eyes through both layers, and attach Face Patch to the Head. Weave in the remaining yarn tail.

2) Attach the Head to the Body (using round 26) and weave in the remaining yarn tail.

3) Attach the wings to either side of the body on round 24, using the leftover yarn tail. Weave in the remaining yarn tail.

4) Place the top edge of the Body Patch onto round 23 of the body and sew around to attach. Weave in the remaining yarn tail.

5) Begin by pinning each piece of the Neck Plume at the top of the body, slightly below the attachment line. When you are happy with the alignment, sew each piece of the plume individually around the 'neck'. To help each piece sit flush against the body, use back stitches. Weave in each yarn tail to help secure.

6) Pin the feet to the base of the body so the top of each foot sits between rounds 4 and 6, to align with the midpoint of the wings. Feel free to have a little play with the positioning. Once happy sew and weave in the remaining yarn tail.

7) Slide on each slipper. If you would like them to be secure, sew in place with back stitch.

8) Wrap the mask just above the eyes and tie a shoelace knot on the back of the head. This will allow the mask to be moveable over the eyes.

9) Feel free to experiment with where you attach the blanket. In the image above, the blanket is attached to the wings to make it look like a cape, using 3 straws of yarn B.