Welcome to the heartwarming and wise world of amigurumi! 🦉✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Owl With Owlet—a charming and cuddly creation perfect for nature lovers, woodland-themed décor, or anyone who enjoys crafting expressive and lovable plush designs! 🧶 Whether you love stitching up adorable parent-child duos, experimenting with textured feathers, or simply want to add a sweet owl family to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with big, curious eyes, soft wings, and a touch of cozy charm! 🌲
This design embraces earthy browns, soft creams, and thoughtful shaping to bring a heartwarming and nurturing presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Owl With Owlet turns out just right—ready to perch in your collection or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out classic owl hues, and let’s stitch up an adorable owl and owlet duo! 🦉
🦉 Amigurumi Owl & Owlet Crochet Pattern
Create the sweetest woodland pair with this soft, expressive owl and owlet duo. Their layered eye rings, upward ear tufts, long wings, and bright yellow toes give them a warm and gentle look. Perfect for nursery décor, woodland themes, or cozy handmade gifts.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – simple shaping, working in the round, and easy assembly.
📏 Finished Sizes
Parent Owl: approx. 9–10 in (23–25 cm)
Owlet: approx. 5–6 in (13–15 cm)
🧶 Yarn & Amounts
(DK or light worsted weight)
Parent Owl
• Taupe / light brown – 80–90 g
• Cream – 25–30 g
• Yellow / golden – 10 g
Owlet
• Taupe / light brown – 45–55 g
• Cream – 12–15 g
• Yellow / golden – 5 g
Safety eyes: 14 mm (owl), 10 mm (owlet)
Hook: 2.5–3.0 mm
Polyfill stuffing
🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic ring
sc – Single crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip stitch
ch – Chain
FLO – Front loop only
BLO – Back loop only
🪶 Parent Owl – Body & Head (Worked as One Piece)
Taupe yarn
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc
Rnd 2: inc ×6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
Rnd 7–28: sc around (36)
(A tall, smooth body just like in the photo.)
Rnd 29: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
Rnd 30: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
Rnd 31: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Rnd 32: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
Stuff firmly
Rnd 33: dec ×6 (6)
FO and close.
🐣 Owlet – Body & Head
Taupe yarn
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc
Rnd 2: inc ×6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
Rnd 6–17: sc around (30)
(Squishier, rounder body than the parent.)
Rnd 18: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
Rnd 19: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Rnd 20: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
Stuff
Rnd 21: dec ×6 (6)
FO and close.
👁 Parent Owl – Eye Rings (2 sets)
Cream yarn
Outer Ring
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc
Rnd 2: inc ×6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
FO.
Inner Ring
Rnd 1: MR, 6
Rnd 2: inc ×6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
FO.
Layer inner on top of outer, sew lightly.
Insert 14 mm safety eyes through the layers.
Attach both eyes so they touch in the center, positioned high on the face.
👁 Owlet – Eye Rings (Smaller)
Outer ring: 6 → 12 → 18 → 24 → 30
Inner ring: 6 → 12 → 18
Assemble same way. Insert 10 mm eyes.
🧡 Beak (Both Owls)
Golden yellow yarn
Parent
Rnd 1: MR, 4 sc
Rnd 2: (sc, inc) ×2 (6)
Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc) ×2 (8)
Rnd 4–5: sc around (8)
Light stuffing
Sew between eyes.
Owlet
Rnd 1: MR, 4 sc
Rnd 2: inc ×2 + 2 sc (6)
Rnd 3: sc around (6)
Sew between eyes.
Curve slightly downward as in the photo.
🪽 Wings – Parent Owl (2 pieces)
Taupe yarn
Rnd 1: MR, 6
Rnd 2: inc ×6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
Rnd 4: BLO sc around (18)
Rnd 5–12: sc around (18)
Shaping:
Rnd 13: (7 sc, dec) ×2 (16)
Rnd 14–15: sc around (16)
Flatten, whipstitch edges together.
Sew vertically along the body (long wings like the photo).
🪽 Wings – Owlet
Work same but stop at Rnd 10 and taper one round earlier.
🦶 Feet – Parent Owl (2 feet, 3 toes each)
Yellow yarn
Each toe:
Rnd 1: MR, 5 sc
Rnd 2–4: sc around (5)
FO.
Sew three toes together in a small arc.
Attach under the front belly so the owl “grips” the branch.
🦶 Feet – Owlet
Same pattern, but only 2 rounds before fastening off.
🪶 Tail (Both Owls)
Taupe yarn
(A wide, rounded flat tail just like the photo.)
Row 1: Ch 9, sc in 2nd ch + across (8)
Row 2: ch 1, inc, 6 sc, inc (10)
Row 3: ch 1, 10 sc
Row 4: ch 1, dec, 6 sc, dec (8)
FO and sew flat to lower back.
🎋 Ear Tufts (3 strands per tuft)
Taupe yarn
For each strand:
Ch 8, sl st back to base.
Make 3 strands per side, sewing them together in an upward V-shape.
🧵 Assembly
✔ Sew layered eyes to upper head
✔ Add beak between eyes
✔ Attach wings vertically
✔ Sew feet under belly
✔ Attach wide tail at back
✔ Stitch ear tufts on both sides
✔ Adjust stuffing for smooth shapes
🌟 Your Woodland Owl Duo
Your parent owl and baby owlet are ready—soft, wise, and full of charm. The layered eyes, big wings, rounded bodies, and little toes bring them to life beautifully. Perfect for gifting, decorating, or adding to your woodland crochet collection.
