Welcome to the adorable and wise world of amigurumi! 🦉✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Owl Baby—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 tiny creatures, experimenting with textured feathers, or simply want to add a sweet baby owl 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 whimsical presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi 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 owl hues, and let’s stitch up an adorable baby owl! 🦉
🦉 Amigurumi Owl Baby – Free Crochet Pattern
This sweet and sleepy owl baby is ready to roost on your shelf or be hugged by tiny hands! With expressive eyes, textured plumage, and lovable detail, this amigurumi owl is sure to be a favorite project for woodland animal lovers.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – Basic shaping, color changes, and sewing parts.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 6.5 in (17 cm) tall using worsted weight yarn and 2.5–3 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Yarn (Worsted weight, cotton/acrylic blend recommended):
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Dark Brown (Main Body & Wings)
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Beige (Face Circles, Belly, Feather Spots)
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Golden Yellow (Feet & Beak)
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2.5 mm crochet hook
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10–12 mm safety eyes
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Yarn needle
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Stitch marker
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Scissors
🔤 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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sl st – Slip stitch
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ch – Chain
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( ) – Repeat instructions inside
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– Stitch count at end of round
🪶 Body (Start with Dark Brown)
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc x6 [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]
7–20. sc around [36] -
(4 sc, dec) x6 [30]
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(3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
Start stuffing -
(2 sc, dec) x6 [18]
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(sc, dec) x6 [12]
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dec x6 [6]
Fasten off and weave in tail.
🤎 Belly Patch (Beige)
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc x6 [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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Flatten into an oval by doing 6 rows back-and-forth rows in sc.
Fasten off and sew to the lower front of the body. Add 2 heart-like brown patches near the sides to match the image.
👁 Eye Circles (Make 2, Beige)
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc x6 [12]
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(sc, inc) x6 [18]
Fasten off and leave tail for sewing.
Attach safety eyes (10–12 mm) to center and sew to head close together.
🧡 Beak (Golden Yellow)
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MR, 4 sc [4]
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(sc, inc) x2 [6]
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sc around [6]
Stuff lightly, sew between eyes.
🦉 Wings (Make 2, Dark Brown)
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc x6 [12]
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(sc, inc) x6 [18]
4–8. sc around [18] -
(sc, dec) x6 [12]
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sc around [12]
Flatten and fasten off, sew to sides angled downward.
🟡 Feet (Make 6 Small Toes, Golden Yellow)
For each toe:
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MR, 5 sc [5]
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sc around [5]
Fasten off, sew three toes side by side for each foot. Attach feet to bottom front of the body.
🌿 Eyebrow Tufts (Make 2, Beige & Brown)
Cut 4 short beige and 2 brown yarn strands for each tuft. Fold in half and use a hook to pull loop through top side of head, then pull ends through the loop to fasten. Trim to desired flare.
🧵 Assembly
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Sew eye circles and attach eyes
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Attach beak centered under eyes
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Sew wings to sides of body
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Stitch on feet toes in front bottom
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Add belly patch and side feather spots
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Attach eyebrow tufts above eyes
💫 Final Touches
Bravo! You’ve crafted a charming baby owl! 🦉💛
Perfect for woodland nursery themes, gift toppers, or as part of a nature-inspired collection. Try making more owls in different shades for a full parliament!
