Welcome to the heartwarming and wise world of amigurumi! 🦉✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Owl With Owlet—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 adorable parent-child duos, experimenting with textured feathers, or simply want to add a sweet owl family 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 nurturing presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Owl With Owlet 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 owl and owlet duo! 🦉
🦉 Amigurumi Owl With Owlet – Free Crochet Pattern
Bring the warmth of woodland love into your hands with this adorable owl and owlet duo. Perched together, this sweet pair makes the perfect gift or cozy nursery decor. The pattern is detailed but beginner-friendly with clear construction steps for both owls.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – Basic shaping, color changes, and simple sewing involved.
📏 Finished Sizes
- Owl (Parent): approx. 9–10 in (23–25 cm) tall
- Owlet (Baby): approx. 5–6 in (12–15 cm) tall
🧶 Materials
- Yarn (DK or Worsted Weight):
- Light Brown / Taupe (body, wings, head)
- Cream (eye patches, belly)
- Yellow or Golden (beak, feet)
- Hook: 2.5 mm or 3.0 mm
- Safety eyes (14 mm for owl, 10 mm for owlet)
- Polyfill stuffing
- Stitch marker
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – Single crochet
- inc – Increase
- dec – Decrease
- sl st – Slip stitch
- ch – Chain
- BLO – Back loop only
- FLO – Front loop only
- ( ) – Repeat
- – Stitch count
🪶 BODY & HEAD (Work as one piece – for both Owl & Owlet)
(Use larger stitch count for owl, smaller for owlet. I’ll give both sizes.)
Parent Owl – Taupe
- MR, 6 sc [6]
- inc x6 [12]
- (sc, inc) x6 [18]
- (2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
- (3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
- (4 sc, inc) x6 [36]
7–24. sc around [36] - (4 sc, dec) x6 [30]
- (3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
- (2 sc, dec) x6 [18]
- (sc, dec) x6 [12]
- dec x6 [6]
Fasten off, stuff firmly.
Owlet – Repeat same but stop increasing at 24 sts and work fewer rows (around 16–18).
👁 EYE PATCHES (Make 2 per owl, Cream)
Owl (Larger)
- MR, 6 sc [6]
- inc x6 [12]
- (sc, inc) x6 [18]
- (2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
Fasten off, sew to face, insert safety eyes.
Owlet
Stop at 18 sts.
🧡 BEAK (Golden Yellow)
- MR, 4 sc [4]
- sc around [4]
- (sc, inc) x2 [6]
Stuff lightly, sew between eyes.
🪽 WINGS (Make 2 per owl – Taupe)
- MR, 6 sc [6]
- inc x6 [12]
- (sc, inc) x6 [18]
- sc around [18]
- (2 sc, dec) x4 + 2 sc [14]
6–8. sc around [14]
Fold flat, sew sides together and attach to body sides.
Owlet: Work 3 rounds less or use smaller hook.
🟡 FEET (Make 2 sets of 3 Toes each)
(Yellow)
Each Toe (x3 per foot):
- MR, 5 sc [5]
- sc around [5]
Sew toes together side-by-side.
Attach finished foot under body using strong yarn or thread.
🎯 EAR TUFTS (Make 2 per owl)
Ch 6, ch back with sl sts or sc for texture. Make 3 strands per tuft, sew in a bunch on top sides.
🪄 TAIL (Taupe, optional)
Ch 7, sc in each, fasten off.
Sew flat just under the back of the owl.
🧵 ASSEMBLY
- Attach eye patches and insert safety eyes.
- Sew beak in center.
- Position and attach wings symmetrically.
- Stitch feet underneath.
- Add ear tufts on both sides of the head.
🌟 Final Thoughts
Congratulations! You’ve crocheted the sweetest forest duo: a parent owl and baby owlet 🥰. They look perfect perched on a branch or sitting on a shelf side-by-side.
Feel free to customize colors, add scarves, or even give them matching forest hats 🍂🧶
