Step into a wintry wonderland with the Amigurumi Snowy Owl Chick, a magical crochet project that’s brimming with charm and cozy character! 🦉🧶 With its textured feathers, big wise eyes, and tiny talons, this little fluffball looks straight out of a storybook—ready to perch on your shelf or snuggle into a handmade nest. Whether you’re crafting for a woodland-themed nursery, a fantasy-loving friend, or simply adding to your amigurumi flock, this snowy chick is sure to enchant.
Perfect for crocheters who love soft textures and expressive details, this pattern invites you to explore gentle shaping, snowy hues, and a sprinkle of whimsy. Add a tiny scarf, perch it on a branch, or pair it with other forest friends for a full enchanted scene. The Amigurumi Snowy Owl Chick is a delightful way to stitch up wonder, warmth, and a touch of feathered magic—one loop at a time! 🧵❄️
🦉Amigurumi Snowy Owl Crochet Pattern
Soft, round, and oh-so-charming — this fluffy owl is the perfect woodland companion! With its textured feathers, big wise eyes, and tiny talons, it looks straight out of a storybook. Whether perched on a shelf or gifted to a loved one, this amigurumi owl will be treasured.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes bobble stitches, shaping, and multi-part assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 20–22 cm (8–9 inches) tall when using velvet or chenille yarn and a 2.5–3.0 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Light gray velvet or chenille yarn – Body, wings, head
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White yarn – Eye patches
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Yellow yarn – Beak and feet
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12 mm safety eyes
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2.5–3.0 mm crochet hook
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Tapestry needle & scissors
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Stitch marker
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single Crochet
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inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
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dec – Decrease (sc2tog)
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ch – Chain
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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FO – Fasten Off
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FLO – Front Loops Only
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bobble – Bobble stitch (5 dc in same stitch, finished together)
🪶 Body (Light Gray)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc around (12)
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(sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
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(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
8–24. sc around (42)
👉 Work a bobble stitch every few rounds in random places to create a fluffy, feathered effect. -
(5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
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(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
👉 Stuff firmly. -
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6), FO and close.
👁 Eye Patches (Make 2 – White)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc around (12)
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(sc, inc) x6 (18)
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sc in each st (18)
👉 Work one round FLO sc to add ridged feather detail.
FO, leaving a long tail.
📍 Insert safety eyes through the patch and then attach both to the head area.
🟡 Beak (Yellow)
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MR, 4 sc
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(sc, inc) x2 (6)
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sc around (6)
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(sc, dec) x2 (4)
FO, stuff lightly, and sew between eye patches.
🪽 Wings (Make 2 – Light Gray)
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MR, 6 sc
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(sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–10. sc around (9) -
Work bobble stitches irregularly across the wing (to mimic feather clusters).
12–13. sc around (9)
FO, flatten slightly, and sew to sides of body.
🦶 Feet (Make 2 – Yellow)
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MR, 6 sc
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sc around (6)
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Create 3 toes: (ch 3, sc in 2nd ch and next, sl st in next st) repeat x3.
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Continue sc around base to secure toes.
FO, sew under the body at the front.
✂️ Assembly
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Sew eye patches on first, then insert safety eyes through both layers.
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Attach beak between the eyes.
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Sew wings on each side of the body, angled slightly downward.
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Attach feet under the body.
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Weave in all ends securely.
🍂 Finishing Touches
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Brush the owl lightly with a soft brush to bring out fluffiness.
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Add pink blush to cheeks with yarn or fabric-safe chalk.
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Perch your owl on a crocheted branch or beside a bookshelf for a woodland vibe.
This fluffy owl is not only cute but full of cozy personality. 🦉✨ Whether you’re making it for a nursery, as a forest friend, or for yourself, it’s sure to become a favorite handmade treasure!
