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The crochet owl applique is part of the Woodland Blanket. Find the written crochet pattern and video tutorial below.
CROCHET OWL APPLIQUE VIDEO TUTORIAL
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CROCHET OWL APPLIQUE WRITTEN PATTERN
Materials
Worsted weight yarn in Taupe, Tan, White, and Mustard
G/4.00mm hook
E/3.50mm hook
(2) Safety eyes 6mm
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Abbreviations (US terms)
Ch = chain, sc = single crochet, hdc = half double crochet, sc3tog = single crochet three together, st = stitch
Pattern
Main Body
Use taupe color yarn and 4.00mm hook.
Row 1: Magic ring, chain 2, 10hdc in the ring, join to first hdc (10)
Row 2: Ch 2, 2hdc in each st around, join to first hdc (20)
Row 3: Ch 2, *hdc, 2hdc in next st, repeat from * around, join to first hdc (30)
Row 4: Ch 2, hdc in next 4 st, *sc in next st, 2sc in next st repeat from * 11 times, hdc in next 4 st, join to first hdc (41)
Fasten off and leave tail for sewing.
Ears
Use taupe yarn and 4.00mm hook
Right Ear
Join taupe yarn 5 spaces to the right of where you fastened off the main body.
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in next 3 st, turn
Row 2: Ch 1, sc3tog, fasten off
Left Ear
Join taupe yarn 3 spaces to the left of where you fastened off the main body.
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in next 3 st, turn your work
Row 2: Chain 1, sc3tog, fasten off
Eyes
Use white yarn and 3.50mm hook.
Row 1: Magic circle, ch 1, 6sc in ring, join to first st (6)
Row 2: Ch 1, 2sc in each st around, join to first st(12)
Fasten off and leave tail for sewing onto main body of the owl.
Sew eyes onto owl and attach safety eyes in the center of each eye.
Beak and Feathers
Using a tapestry needle and mustard color yarn, sew on the beak by using a running stitch horizontally and vertically.
Using a tapestry needle and tan colored yarn, create the feathers using a running stitch to form ‘V’ patterns in rows.
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Love this little owl. Cant wait to see the rest! A bald eagle would be cool.
Cute !!!
Anna
So you crochet the owls and then sew them onto an already crocheted granny square, is that right?
Yes, that's totally right! 🙂
My husband's Aunt has been looking for an owl pattern. Looking forward to sharing it with her.
I Fell in love with this owl! But trying to find a granny with the owl as the actual center of the granny that goes out from there. I've seen hearts, etc, but not an owl. is there any way in your professional opinion to accomplish this? Would it be ok to make your owl and then try to expand it on my own?
This owl is so cute and I would love to make it. Is there any video tutorials for the owl. I am dyslexic so really struggle to follow patterns.
I have a friend who loves owls. Will make this little one to sew onto a towel hanger
I made her. Thanks.
Hello Maria! Thank you so much for the adorable Woodland Granny Squares! I love them! I was just wondering how many skeins of each of the colors of yarn (Lion Brand Vanna's Choice) you would use for an entire owl (only) afghan?
Allie
Hello! When it says you 1sc, 2sc 11 times do you repeat till the end of the row or just do 11 times and tie off? Thanks!
don't forget the 4 hdc before the repeated part, and another 4 hdc after, should bring you right to the end (or beginning, since it is in rounds)
How do you secure the owls to the squares without the yarn you use showing on opposite side?
I have a tutorial on how to sew on appliques here:https://mariasbluecrayon.com/2018/07/crochet-tip-how-to-sew-appliques-onto.html
Basically, you sew it onto the top layer of your crochet so it doesn’t show on the back! 🙂 I hope that helps!
Hi, In your list of material there is a G hook and and E hook, but in the pattern it says H hook.
Please clarify. (thank you for providing a free version, it is very much appreciated!)
Thanks for asking! That must be a typo. Use a G hook for the body.
Love your creations !