Crochet Mini Owls

Crochet Mini Owls are one of the cutest and most delightful projects you can take on! These adorable creations are perfect for adding a touch of whimsy and charm to your home decor or gifting to a loved one. With their small size, they make excellent keychains, ornaments, or even cute additions to a child's room.

What You’ll Need:

• 1 ball of worsted weight in brown/pink

• 1 small ball of worsted-weight yarn in yellow
• 3.50mm crochet hook
• Polyfill (stuffing)
• 16mm Safety eyes from AdoraEyes
• Scissors
• Stitch Marker
• Sewing Pins
• Darning needle
• Row Counter

Abbreviations:

ch=chain
sc=single crochet
ss=slip stitch
st(s)=stitch(es)
F/O=fasten off
inc=increase
dec=decrease

Gauge:

16 stitches x 16 rows = 4” in single crochet

Crochet Pattern:

Body/Head:
Use brown/pink. The pattern starts at bottom of the body.1. Ch 2. 6 sc in the first ch. Do not join.
2. 2 sc in each st around.
3. *1 sc, inc. Repeat from * around.
4. Sc in each st around.
5. *2 sc, inc. Repeat from * around.
6. Sc in each st around.
7. *3 sc, inc. Repeat from * around.
8 – 15. Sc in each st around.
Attach safety eyes in round 14, 4 sts apart.
16. *3 sc, dec. Repeat from * around.
17. *2 sc, dec. Repeat from * around.
Stuff.
18. *1 sc, dec. Repeat from * around.
19. Dec around.
Ss and F/O. Use the tail to sew up the hole at the top of the head.

Wings:
Use brown/pink. Make two.1. Ch 2. 8 sc in the first ch. Do not join.
2 – 11. Sc in each st around.
Ss and F/O. Do not stuff wings. Leave a long enough tail to attach wings to the body at around 12.

Ears/Head Feathers:
Use brown/pink. Make two.
1. Ch 2. 6 sc in the first ch. Do not join.
2. Sc in each st around.
3. *1 sc, inc. Repeat from * around.
4. Sc in each st around.
Ss and F/O. Stuff. Leave a long enough tail to attach to the top of the head, slightly off to the side.

Beak: Use yellow
1. Ch 2. 4 sc in the first ch. Do not join.
2 – 3. Sc in each st around.
Ss and F/O. Lightly stuff. Leave a long enough tail to attach the beak to the head, just below and in between the eyes.

Feet:
Use yellow1. Ch 2. 4 sc in the first ch. Do not join.
2. 2 sc in each st around.
3. Sc in each st around.
Ss and F/O. Lightly stuff. Leave a long enough tail to attach to the body on rounds 3 and 4, off to the side.