Then some knitters turned those balls into a parliament of owls in sweaters... first by doctorhectic and then by others such as dubb, KimberlyPye, Anniepurls and arc.
All of them are adorable!
So I decided to make one in crochet and share the pattern with you.
My pattern is untested so please let me know if you find mistakes.
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Mine is 2 1/2 inches in diameter; I used a 5 mm hook and worsted weight yarn.
I worked mine in a spiral and used a marker to mark the beginning of each round, moving it up with each round.
(In Row 2 you will start in the first stitch of Row 1 which joins the ring).
Body
Row 1: In magic ring crochet sc 6. (6st)
Row 2: *2sc in each st* repeat until end. (12 st)
Row 3: *2sc in first st, sc in next st* repeat until end (18 st)
Row 4: *2sc in first st, sc in next 2 st* repeat until end (24 st)
Row 5: *2sc in first st, sc in next 3 st* repeat until end (30 st)
Rows 6-7: sc in each stitch (30 st)
Row 8: *sc decrease, sc in next 3 st*repeat until end (24 st)
Row 9: *sc decrease, sc in next 2 st* repeat until end(18 st)
Row 10: *sc decrease, sc in next st* repeat until end(12 st)
Stuff firmly
Row 11: *sc decrease* repeat until end (6 st)
Finish off and sew seam closed with tail yarn.
Add buttons for eyes and embroidery or sew on felt for nose.
Sweater pattern
Repeat body rows 1-4 (after row 4 you will have 24 st)
Rows 5-11: sc even (24 st)
Row 12: *sc decrease, sc in next 2 st* repeat until end (18 st)
Finish off and weave in thread.
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20 comments:
It is so sweet!
He is just too cute I will have to try to make him...
Nice one! I haven't picked up the crochet habit yet, but it does seem perfect for this project...CONGRATULATIONS!
Oh yeah, almost forgot, now try the octopus!
I think he is adorable. I plan to try crocheting him shortly.
Adorable! Thanks for sharing the pattern and the other links too! ^_^
Imas mali poklon na mom blogu!
I have a present for you, on my blog!
Thanks guys, I appreciate all the lovely comments!
Nena, thank you so much for the lovely award!
thanks for sharing the pattern! I'm going to try to make him today!
Thanks lulu, I can't wait to see it!
And if anyone makes one, please let me know...I'd love to see it!
Thank you for your nice komment =) What a cute owl you have crocheted!
Oh! This owl is adorable!
And the one in the nxt post too!
But this one... just like it's watching you )
Oh my goodness this is so cute! Hoot hoot! I am going to have to make one for my girls!
Thanks guys!
Aluajala, I just realized that I didn't say thank you here although I did leave a comment on your blog at the time...still no excuse.
Thank you so much for the comment. I loved seeing all the lovely owls from Russia and of course your crochet!
Kellie, thanks so much. I hope your girls will like him/her. I actually made another sweater for him but never took a picture. I guess you could make a whole wardrobe if you really wanted to LOL!
Great idea! Its so sweet!
I tried it and linked you here:
http://sapri-design.blogspot.com/2012/01/0212-frisch.html
Greetings from Germany
Sarah
Sapri, your wee owl is so cute.
Makes me want to make some more for myself.
cheers suki
Hello!
Thanks for posting this pattern. Tried it last night and it's just ADORABLE!!! Its my first amigurumi project, and needless to say, it was just the encouragement I needed!
I haven't put it up on my blog yet, but I will in due course, and definitely credit you for it!
Thanks so much once again,
- nafcrishna
When do u change yarn color? I cldnt figure it out from ur instructions. Thanks!
Hi Di,
Sorry I'm late getting back to you.
There are no colour changes.
This is because you make 2 pieces.
One is the owl part which is done all in cream.
The second piece is the sweater part and is made in brown.
Of course you don't have to use the same colours as I have.
I hope this helps you. Let me know if you have more questions.
cheers suki
Hi Nafisa,
I'm glad that you were able to make a wee owl.
My first project was a mouse and my cat used to play with it all the time.
My cat is gone but I still have the mouse and it brings back nice memories.
cheers suki
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