Perch yourself in a cozy crafting nook and meet the Amigurumi Spotted Owl, a wise and whimsical crochet companion that’s ready to swoop into your heart! 🦉🧶 With its speckled wings, wide eyes, and soft, rounded body, this little owl brings a touch of forest magic to your handmade collection. Whether you’re crafting for a woodland-themed nursery, a nature-loving friend, or simply adding to your flock of amigurumi animals, this spotted cutie is sure to charm.
Perfect for crocheters who love textured stitches and expressive details, this pattern invites you to play with earthy tones, gentle shaping, and a sprinkle of nocturnal flair. Add a tiny book for a scholarly vibe, stitch on a leafy perch, or pair it with other forest friends for a full enchanted scene. The Amigurumi Spotted Owl is a delightful way to stitch up wisdom, wonder, and a whole lot of handmade heart—one loop at a time! 🧵🌲
🦉 Amigurumi Spotted Owl Crochet Pattern
Owls are symbols of wisdom and mystery — and now you can crochet your very own! This spotted owl plush features big round eyes, textured wings, and adorable little feet. Whether perched on a shelf or gifted to a loved one, this woodland friend will quickly become a favorite.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Uses basic stitches, some shaping, and simple sewing of parts.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 9 inches (23 cm) tall when using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm crochet hook.
🧶 Materials
- Worsted weight yarn:
- Taupe/Beige (head, body, wings)
- Cream (eye patches, chest spots)
- Mustard Yellow/Orange (feet and beak)
- Textured/fluffy taupe (for feather look on wings & chest spots)
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- 12 mm black safety eyes
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Stitch marker
🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR = Magic Ring
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (2 sc in same st)
- dec = decrease (sc 2 together)
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- BLO = back loop only
- FO = fasten off
🧵 Instructions
Head (Taupe)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
- (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
8–14. sc around (42) - (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
- (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18) – Stuff firmly
- (sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6), FO and close.
👉 Place safety eyes between Rnds 9–10, approx. 10 sts apart.
Eye Patches (Cream, Make 2)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
FO, leave a long tail.
👉 Sew patches close together on the head. Attach safety eyes in the center.
Beak (Mustard/Orange, Flat Triangle)
- Ch 5, turn
- Row 1: sc across (4)
- Row 2: dec, sc 2 (3)
- Row 3: dec, sc (2)
- Row 4: dec (1)
FO, sew flat between eye patches.
Ear Tufts (Taupe, Make 2)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- (2 sc, inc) x2 (8)
3–4. sc around (8)
FO, flatten and sew at angles to top corners of the head.
Body (Taupe)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–18. sc around (36) - (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18) – Stuff firmly
- (sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6), FO and close.
Wings (Taupe/Fluffy, Make 2)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–14. sc around (24) - (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
16–17. sc around (18)
FO, flatten. Sew to body sides extending downwards.
Feet (Yellow, Make 2)
Toes (Make 3 per foot):
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- sc around (6)
FO, stuff lightly.
Sew 3 toes together → repeat for second foot. Attach both feet to bottom of body.
Chest Spots (Cream, Make 3)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- sc around (6)
FO.
👉 Sew in a triangular cluster on the chest.
🧷 Assembly
- Sew head to body securely.
- Attach eye patches, insert eyes, and sew beak in place.
- Sew ear tufts on top corners of the head.
- Attach wings to sides.
- Place feet under body, close together.
- Add cream chest spots.
🎉 Finishing Touches
Your Spotted Owl is ready! With oversized eyes, feather-like wings, and sweet little feet, this woodland friend makes a magical handmade companion. Try making a whole parliament of owls in different colors for extra charm!
