Crochet Caye the Popcorn Ball Owl
Have you heard of Crochet Caye the Popcorn Ball Owl? This adorable little owl amigurumi is the perfect combination of cute and cozy, making it a delightful addition to any crochet collection. With its fluffy popcorn stitch body and big, bright eyes, Crochet Caye is sure to bring a smile to your face every time you see it. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter looking for a fun new project or a beginner eager to try your hand at amigurumi, this sweet owl is a fantastic choice. So grab your yarn and hook, and get ready to crochet your way to a hoot of a good time with Crochet Caye the Popcorn Ball Owl!
Materials
Yarn: Premier Cotton Sprout (weight 3 – light)
Bark (3.5oz / 100g, 210m / 230yds) – 1 skein
Cream (3.5oz / 100g, 210m / 230yds) – 1 skein
Beige (3.5oz / 100g, 210m / 230yds) – 1 skein
Celery (3.5oz / 100g, 210m / 230yds) – 1 skein
Peach (3.5oz / 100g, 210m / 230yds) – 1 skein
Yellow (3.5oz / 100g, 210m / 230yds) – 1 skein
Hook: F/5 – 3.75mm
Honey dippers
Fiberfill
Safety eyes
Stitch markers
Crochet thread (black or grey)
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Sizing
Finished Dimensions: ~ 1.50” width x 1.25” height (main pop)
Abbreviations (US)
st – stitch
sk – skip
sp – space
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
sc2tog – single crochet two stitches together
Notes
All pieces worked in the round are continuous unless indicated otherwise
Brackets [ ] indicate directions worked in the same st. For example, sc 5 means sc 1 in five sts; [sc 5] means sc 5 in the same st
Main Body
The main body for each pop follows the pattern indicated below. Color details for specific fake food crochet animals will be outlined in their sections.
Make a magic circle
Round 1: ch 1, sc 12 into the circle (12) *DO NOT* pull the circle closed
*fit around the stick of the honey dipper and tighten, slip off stick to continue rounds
Round 2: *sc 1, [sc 2], repeat from * around (18)
Round 3: sc 1 around (18)
Round 4: *sc 1, [sc 2], repeat from * around (27)
Round 5: sc 1 around (27)
Round 6: *sc 2, [sc2], repeat from * around (36)
Round 7-8: sc 1 around (36)
Round 9: *sc 2, sc2tog, repeat from * around (27)
Round 10: sc 1 around (27)
*insert the honey dipper through the beginning circle and continue
Round 11: *sc 1, sc2tog, repeat from * around (18)
Round 12: sc 1 around (18)
*add stuffing
Round 13: *sc 1, sc2tog, repeat from * around (12)
Round 14: sc 1 around (12)
Finish off and use tail to weave end closed and secure
Color(s): Cream and Beige
Head
Round 1: in Cream, make a magic circle, ch 1, sc 8 into the circle (8)
Round 2: *sc 1, [sc 2], repeat from * around (12)
Round 3: sc 1 around (12)
Round 4: *sc 1, [sc 2], repeat from * around (18)
Round 5: sc 1 around (18)
Round 6: *sc 2, [sc 2], repeat from * around (24)
Round 7-8: sc 1 around (24)
Round 9: *sc 1, sc2tog, repeat from * around (18)
Round 10: sc 1 around (18)
*add eyes between rounds 5 and 6, approximately 4 sts apart, and stuff
Round 11: *sc 1, sc2tog, repeat from * around (12)
Finish off and use long tail to sew to the top of the body
Beak
In Beige, ch 3, turn, sc2tog, ch 1, finish off and sew to head between rounds 6 and 7 approximately midway between the eyes
Tufts
In Cream, use a single strand of pre-cut yarn, sew through the head between round 2 and 3, tie off, twist the two strands together and allow them to wrap around themselves, sew in ends
Tail
Row 1: in Cream, ch 2, sc 4 in the second ch from the hook (4)
Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc 1, [sc 2] twice, sc 1 (6)
Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc 1, [sc 2], sc 2, [sc 2], sc 1 (8)
Row 4: ch 1, turn, sc 2, [sc 2], sc 2, [sc 2], sc 2 (10)
Finish off and use long tail to sew to the back of the body between rounds 5 and 6
Wing (make 2)
Row 1: in Cream, ch 2, sc 4 in the second ch from the hook (4)
Row 2: ch 1, turn, [sc 2] twice, sc 2 (6)
Row 3: ch1, turn, sc 5, [sc 2] (7)
Row 4: ch 5, turn, sc 1 in the second st of the row, *ch 3, sc 1, repeat from * twice, sc 2 (6)
Finish off and use long tail to sew to either side of the body between rounds 10 and 11
Talons
In Beige, ch 4, finish off, tie ends together, knot only the loose ends, sew to the bottom of the body between round 2 and 3, approximately 7 sts apart