Embrace the mysterious elegance of the night with this Amigurumi Black Owl crochet pattern! 🦉✨ With its deep, shadowy feathers, piercing eyes, and enchanting presence, this design brings the beauty of nocturnal creatures to life in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a gothic-inspired décor piece, a unique gift, or simply love owl-themed amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a striking addition to your collection.
Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in feather textures, eye details, and even tiny accessories like a miniature moon or a mystical charm to enhance its personality. Choose classic black for a dramatic look or experiment with subtle metallic accents for an extra touch of magic! Whether displayed as part of a themed setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi black owl is sure to captivate. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this mesmerizing creature to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🦉 Amigurumi Black Owl Crochet Pattern
Create your own mysterious woodland guardian with this Amigurumi Black Owl crochet pattern. With wide wings, curious eyes, and detailed talons, this enchanting black owl is perfect for Halloween decor or forest-themed displays.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Requires shaping, color changes, wing layering, and assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 22–25 cm (9–10 inches) tall using plush or velvet yarn and a 4 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Yarn (Worsted or Velvet, depending on texture preference):
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Black (main body and wings)
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Beige/peach (feet and beak)
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10 mm safety eyes
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Polyester fiberfill
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch marker
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Scissors
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Wire (optional for talons)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
sc – single crochet
inc – increase (2 sc in same st)
dec – decrease (sc 2 together)
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain
FO – fasten off
BLO – back loop only
🟤 Head & Body (worked as one piece)
With black yarn:
Head:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 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)
7–12. sc around (36) -
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
— Insert safety eyes between Rounds 8–9, approx. 6 sts apart
— Stuff firmly -
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Body:
16. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
17. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
18. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
19–26. sc around (36)
27. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
28. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
29. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
30. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
31. dec x6 (6)
FO, close with yarn needle.
🪽 Wings (Make 2)
With black yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–6. sc around (18) -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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sc around
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(2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
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sc around
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dec x3, 3 sc (6)
FO and flatten. Sew to sides of body.
🐥 Feet (Make 2)
With peach/beige yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
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sc around (9)
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(1 sc, dec) x3 (6)
FO. Weave in tip tightly.
Make 3 toes per foot, stitch together and sew to base.
Optional: embroider or attach tiny claws using black thread or felt.
🧡 Beak
With peach/beige yarn:
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MR, 4 sc
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inc x4 (8)
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sc around
FO and sew between eyes.
✂️ Ears (Make 2)
With black yarn:
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MR, 4 sc
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(1 sc, inc) x2 (6)
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sc around
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(1 sc, dec) x2 (4)
FO and sew on sides of head with a tufted look.
✅ Finishing
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Sew wings to each side just below the head.
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Attach ears with slight curve outward.
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Attach feet at base—angled forward for sitting posture.
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Lightly brush yarn on ears if you want more “feathery” tufts.
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Optionally, dry brush face details with gray yarn for depth.
🖤 Now your wise Amigurumi Black Owl is ready to perch in your handmade forest! Add a string to hang it or pose it on a wooden log just like in the photo.
