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Amigurumi Barn Owl Baby – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Barn Owl Baby – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Welcome to the wise and whimsical world of amigurumi! 🦉✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Barn Owl Baby—a charming and cuddly creation perfect for bird lovers, woodland-themed décor, or anyone who enjoys crafting expressive and lifelike plush designs! 🧶 Whether you love stitching up feathered friends, experimenting with textured details, or simply want to add a sweet barn owl baby to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with soft wings, curious eyes, and a touch of nocturnal charm! 🌙

This design embraces warm browns, soft creams, and intricate shaping to bring a heartwarming and majestic presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Barn Owl Baby turns out just right—ready to perch in your collection or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out classic barn owl hues, and let’s stitch up an adorable baby owl! 🦉

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🦉 Amigurumi Barn Owl Baby – FREE Crochet Pattern

Capture the gentle elegance of a barn owl with this ultra-cuddly amigurumi owl baby! With soft feathered wings, big eyes, and a pixel-style pattern across the belly, this plush friend is a perfect handmade companion for woodland nursery decor or owl lovers of all ages.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Requires experience with color changes, shaping, and sewing pieces.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 10 in (25 cm) tall using super bulky yarn (velvet recommended) and a 5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Yarn (Super bulky velvet-style):

    • Warm Grey (Main body, wings, head)

    • Pale Cream (Belly, eyes, feather patches)

    • Golden Yellow (Feet, beak)

  • 5 mm crochet hook

  • 18 mm safety eyes

  • Yarn needle

  • Stitch marker

  • Polyfill stuffing

  • Scissors

🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR – Magic Ring

  • sc – Single crochet

  • inc – Increase

  • dec – Decrease

  • sl st – Slip stitch

  • ch – Chain

  • BLO – Back loops only

  • FLO – Front loops only

  • ( ) – Repeat instructions

  • – Stitch count

🪶 Body & Head (Work in one piece – start from bottom, Warm Grey)

Use color chart for patchwork look – switch between Cream and Grey using intarsia technique or carry yarn.

  1. MR, 6 sc [6]

  2. inc x6 [12]

  3. (sc, inc) x6 [18]

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 [24]

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 [30]

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 [36]

  7. (5 sc, inc) x6 [42]
    8–17. sc around (begin color changes on Rnd 11 using pixel-like cream patches – e.g., alternate 3 grey, 2 cream, etc., as seen on photo)

  8. (5 sc, dec) x6 [36]

  9. (4 sc, dec) x6 [30]

  10. (3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
    Stuff firmly

  11. (2 sc, dec) x6 [18]

  12. (sc, dec) x6 [12]

  13. dec x6 [6]
    Fasten off and close.

👁 Eye Circles (Make 2, Pale Cream)

  1. MR, 6 sc [6]

  2. inc x6 [12]

  3. (sc, inc) x6 [18]

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
    Fasten off, sew to face. Insert safety eyes in center and secure through head.

🧡 Beak (Golden Yellow)

  1. MR, 4 sc [4]

  2. (sc, inc) x2 [6]

  3. sc around [6]
    Stuff lightly and sew between eyes.

🪽 Wings (Make 2, Warm Grey)

  1. MR, 6 sc [6]

  2. inc x6 [12]

  3. (sc, inc) x6 [18]

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 [24]

  5. sc around [24]
    6–9. Continue in rows for “feathers”:

  • Row 1: (ch 3, skip 1 st, sl st in next) repeat across

  • Row 2: Turn, sc in each ch, then sl st to wing base
    Fasten off, sew to sides.

🟡 Feet (Make 2 sets of 3 toes, Golden Yellow)

Each toe:

  1. MR, 5 sc [5]

  2. sc around [5]
    Make 3 per foot, sew side-by-side, attach to base.

🌿 Ear Tufts (Make 2, Warm Grey)

Ch 7, sl st back, repeat 3x per tuft, sew to head above eyes.

🎨 Feather Pattern (Chest & Belly)

Use pixel-style color changes. Here’s a basic guide:

  • Start with all Grey

  • Introduce Cream “blocks” on rounds 11–17

  • Switch single stitches to cream in vertical columns or offset diagonal, mimicking soft feather patterns

  • Embroider additional spots with cream if needed after stuffing

🧵 Assembly

  • Attach eyes and beak

  • Sew wings to sides

  • Stitch toes to base of body

  • Add tufts to sides of head

  • Adjust color patching with surface crochet if needed

🌟 Final Notes

Congratulations! You’ve completed a majestic barn owl baby – with delicate texture, lifelike posture, and bold barn owl patterns! 🦉💛

Make a pair for a nesting set, or scale the yarn weight down for a baby version.


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