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Amigurumi Barn Owl – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Barn Owl – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Bring the mystical charm of a Barn Owl to life with this Amigurumi Barn Owl crochet pattern! 🦉✨ With its heart-shaped face, soft feathers, and watchful gaze, this design captures the essence of this elegant nocturnal bird in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a nature-inspired décor piece, a heartfelt gift, or simply love owl-themed amigurumi, this pattern is a fantastic addition to your collection.

Designed for crocheters who enjoy shaping intricate details, this pattern allows for customization in feather textures, facial markings, and even tiny accessories like embroidered stars or a miniature tree branch to enhance its personality. Choose classic earthy tones for a realistic look or experiment with whimsical hues for a magical twist! Whether displayed as part of a woodland setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi barn owl is sure to impress.

Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this majestic night flyer to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨

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🦉 Amigurumi Barn Owl Crochet Pattern

Bring home the charm of the forest with this adorable barn owl amigurumi! With layered wings, big expressive eyes, and perky ears, this design captures the wise and whimsical spirit of a woodland owl. Perfect for intermediate crafters who enjoy sculpted shapes and color work.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Includes shaping, color changes, and layered wings.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 12–14 inches (30–35 cm) wingspan when using velvet or chenille yarn with a 3.5–4 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

Yarn (Velvet or Chenille, Category 5):

  • Color A: Dark Brown (body & wings)

  • Color B: Cream or Off-white (face and belly)

  • Color C: Gold or Orange (beak & claws)

  • Color D: Black (eye details or use safety eyes)

Notions:

  • 3.5–4 mm crochet hook

  • 15 mm safety eyes or black buttons

  • Tapestry needle

  • Polyfill stuffing

  • Stitch markers

  • Wire (optional – for wing poseability)

  • Hot glue or felt backing for support (optional for wings)

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
BLO – Back Loops Only
FLO – Front Loops Only
FO – Fasten Off

🧠 Head

With Color A (Dark Brown):

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

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

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

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
    7–12. sc around (36)

  7. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  8. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  9. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
    Stuff firmly. FO and set aside.

👀 Eye Discs (Make 2)

With Color B (Cream):

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
    Switch to Color A:

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
    FO. Attach 15 mm safety eye in center. Sew both discs to front of head.

🪶 Face Detail

With Color C (Gold):
Embroidery: Create a simple inverted “V” starting from the top of the beak and looping around the eye discs.
Beak: MR, 4 sc.
Next round: sc around. FO and sew under the eyes.

🪶 Ears (Make 2)

With Color A:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)

  3. (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)

  4. sc around (12)

  5. Flatten and sc across to close. FO.
    Sew to top of head on either side.

🦉 Body

With Color A:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

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

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

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
    7–18. sc around (36)

  7. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  8. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  9. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  10. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  11. dec x6 (6)
    FO and close.

🧷 Belly Patch

With Color B:
Flat oval worked in continuous rows:

  1. Ch 7

  2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook: 5 sc, 3 sc in last ch, rotate and continue on other side, 5 sc, inc in first stitch (16)

  3. (5 sc, inc) x2, 2 sc, inc (22)

  4. sc around
    FO and sew centered to body front.

🪽 Wings (Make 2)

Main Upper Wing Panel – Color A:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
    5–8. sc around (24)
    Flatten to shape crescent. FO.

Feather Layers (Make 6–8 per wing):
With Color B:

  1. Ch 5

  2. Starting in 2nd ch: sc, hdc, dc, sl st
    FO and sew overlapping layers to wing base.

Attach wings to side of body. Optional: insert floral wire inside to make poseable.

🦶 Feet (Make 2)

With Color C:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. sc around

  4. Form 3 toes: (ch 4, sc back down, sl st in next st) repeat 3 times
    Stuff and sew to bottom of body.

✂️ Final Assembly

  • Attach head to body using whipstitch or invisible join.

  • Position wings slightly raised.

  • Shape belly with your hands and add slight weight at base if needed for sitting balance.

  • Embroider a small smile or leave neutral for classic owl expression.

Let this majestic barn owl soar into your amigurumi collection — perfect as woodland nursery decor, a gift for a bird lover, or a charming fall display centerpiece! 🦉🍂


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