Dive into the magic of handmade crafting with the Amigurumi Owl with Button Eyes!🦉✨ This charming little owl, with its quirky button eyes and cozy design, is the perfect blend of whimsy and creativity. Whether you choose soft, earthy tones or bold, vibrant hues, each stitch brings your owl to life with personality and charm. The playful mix of textures and thoughtful details make this project a delightful journey into amigurumi artistry.
🎨🧵 As you crochet, you’ll enjoy the soothing rhythm of stitches coming together, transforming simple yarn into an endearing feathered friend. With its expressive button eyes and snug shape, this owl becomes more than just a project—it’s a handcrafted treasure full of warmth and character. Whether you’re making it as a gift, décor, or a beloved addition to your collection, this pattern lets you infuse your creativity into every loop and detail. Let’s get stitching and bring this adorable owl to life! 🦉💕
🦉 Amigurumi Owl with Button Eyes Crochet Pattern
Bring a cozy woodland vibe to your handmade collection with this adorable amigurumi owl! 🪵🍂 With its chubby body, wise expression, and cute button eyes, this owl makes a charming shelf buddy or forest-themed nursery companion.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – Includes basic shaping, color changes, and small parts assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 20–25 cm (8–10 inches) tall using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials Needed
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Worsted weight yarn:
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Light brown (main body)
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Dark brown (face ring and feathers)
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Yellow or gold (beak and feet)
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Crochet hook: 3.5 mm
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Tapestry needle
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Scissors
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Polyester stuffing
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Stitch marker
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2 black buttons for eyes (or safety eyes)
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Optional: sewing thread and needle for attaching buttons
🧵 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 (sc 2 together)
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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ch – Chain
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FO – Fasten Off
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st(s) – Stitch(es)
🧍 Pattern Instructions
🧠 Head and Body (worked in one piece from top down)
With light brown yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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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)
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(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
8–20. sc around (42) -
(5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
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(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(sc, dec) x6 (12)
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inc in each st around (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
29–39. sc around (36) -
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6), FO and close. Stuff firmly.
👀 Face Ring (Make 2)
With dark brown yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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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)
FO leaving long tail. Sew each ring over the eye area and attach a black button in the center.
👃 Beak
With yellow yarn:
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MR, 4 sc
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(sc, inc) x2 (6)
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sc around
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dec x3 (3), FO and sew between eyes.
🪶 Wings (Make 2)
With light brown:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–10. sc around (24) -
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6), FO. Flatten and sew to sides.
🟤 Eyebrow Tufts (Make 2)
With dark brown:
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ch 16
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Turn, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (15)
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Ch 1, sc across again (15), FO.
Optional: Crochet picot or shell stitch along one side for texture. Shape into an arc and sew above each eye.
🟡 Feet (Make 3 toes per foot × 2)
With yellow:
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MR, 5 sc
2–3. sc around (5)
FO. Sew three toes side-by-side on the bottom front of body for each foot.
🪡 Finishing Touches
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Sew wings, beak, and facial features firmly.
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Attach button eyes through center of face rings.
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Position and shape eyebrow tufts into expressive arcs.
🌙 You’re Done!
Your charming forest owl is ready to perch! This cutie is perfect for gifting, decorating, or just adding a wise little friend to your amigurumi family. 🦉
