Perched with pride and full of personality, the Amigurumi Owl is a delightful crochet project that brings woodland charm to life! 🦉🧶 With its big round eyes, little feather tufts, and tiny claws, this wise little friend sits proudly on a branch, ready to watch over your craft space or cozy up in a nature-themed nook. Whether you’re stitching for a nursery, gifting to a bird lover, or simply adding to your amigurumi collection, this owl is sure to be a hoot to make.
Perfect for crocheters who love expressive details and playful shaping, this pattern invites you to explore soft textures, earthy tones, and whimsical features. Customize your owl with sleepy eyelids, bright colors, or even a tiny book for extra flair! The Amigurumi Owl is a joyful way to stitch up character, charm, and a sprinkle of handmade magic—one loop at a time. 🧵🌿
🦉 Amigurumi Owl Crochet Pattern
This wise little owl makes the perfect handmade companion — with big round eyes, feathery tufts, and tiny clawed feet. Perched on a branch or standing proudly on a shelf, this amigurumi will bring woodland magic into your home.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – includes shaping, layered eye detail, and feather tufts.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 8–9 in (20–23 cm) tall when made with worsted yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Worsted weight yarn:
- Light brown/taupe (main body, head, wings)
- White (eye circles)
- Dark brown (eye rings)
- Orange (beak and feet)
- 3.5 mm crochet hook (E)
- Safety eyes: 12–14 mm
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle & scissors
- Stitch markers
🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – Single crochet
- inc – Increase (2 sc in one st)
- dec – Decrease (sc2tog)
- ch – Chain
- sl st – Slip stitch
- FO – Fasten off
🟤 Head & Body (Worked in one piece)
With taupe yarn
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc ×6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
7–18. sc around (36) → this forms the head. - (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
👉 Stuff head firmly.
Continue body:
21. (2 sc, inc) ×6 (32)
22. (3 sc, inc) ×8 (40)
23–32. sc around (40)
33. (3 sc, dec) ×8 (32)
34. (2 sc, dec) ×8 (24)
35. (1 sc, dec) ×8 (16)
👉 Stuff firmly.
36. dec ×8 (8), FO and close.
👁 Eyes (Make 2 – White + Brown)
White Circle (outer eye)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc ×6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24), FO.
Brown Ring (iris detail)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc ×6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18), FO.
👉 Insert safety eyes through brown ring, then sew ring onto center of white circle. Attach to face so circles touch in the middle.
🧡 Beak (Orange)
- MR, 5 sc (5)
- sc around (5)
- (1 sc, inc) ×2, 1 sc (7)
4–5. sc around (7), FO.
👉 Sew snugly between the two eyes.
🪽 Wings (Make 2 – Taupe)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc ×6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4–12. sc around (18) - (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
14–15. sc around (12), FO.
👉 Sew to body sides angled slightly downward.
🐾 Feet (Make 2 – Orange, each with 3 toes)
Foot Base
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc ×6 (12)
3–4. sc around (12), FO.
Toes (make 3 per foot)
- MR, 5 sc (5), FO.
👉 Sew 3 toes side by side to each foot base. Attach both feet to bottom of body.
🪶 Ear Tufts (Make 6 – Taupe, 3 per side)
For variety, make chains of 8, 10, and 12.
Row: sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc along chain. FO.
👉 Group 3 tufts per side, sew to top of head above each eye.
✨ Finishing Touches
- Embroider a small feather motif on the belly using taupe yarn (as seen in photo).
- Position wings downward to frame the body.
- Make sure eyes touch in the middle for the wide-eyed look.
🎉 Your Owl is Complete!
This little owl has all the charm — big layered eyes, feathery ear tufts, tiny clawed feet, and a wise beak. Perch it on a shelf, branch, or make it a woodland friend for your amigurumi collection.
