Adorable Owl Pencil Topper: Free Crochet Pattern
Let’s Crochet an Owl Pencil Topper!
Hello crafty friends! I’m so excited to share the third design in our pencil topper series – this adorable owl! After our previous cat and frog designs, I knew an owl would be the perfect next addition for all you owl lovers out there. 🦉
Why You’ll Love This Pattern:
✅ Quick project – Finish in about an hour
✅ Great for beginners – Only basic stitches needed
✅ Customizable – Change colors to create different looks
✅ Perfect gift – Wonderful for teachers and students
Ready to get started? Let’s begin
Materials Needed
Yarn:
- Gazzal Baby Cotton in:
- Lilac (3420) – main color
- White (3432)
- Small amount of orange
Other Supplies:
- 2.0 mm crochet hook
- Black embroidery thread
- Polyester stuffing
- Tapestry needle
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR: Magic ring
- ch: Chain
- sc: Single crochet
- inc: Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
- dec: Decrease (sc2tog)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Head (Lilac yarn)
- R1: 6 sc in MR
- R2: 6 inc = 12 sc
- R3: (1 sc, 1 inc)*6 = 18 sc
- R4: (2 sc, 1 inc)*6 = 24 sc
- R5: (3 sc, 1 inc)*6 = 30 sc
- R6-10: 30 sc
- R11: (3 sc, 1 dec)*6 = 24 sc
- R12-13: 24 sc
- Stuff firmly and close
Pencil Holder
- Ch 9 and join to form ring
- Work 8 sc in rounds until desired length
- Sew to bottom of head
Eyes (Make 2, White yarn)
- R1: 6 sc in MR
- R2: 6 inc = 12 sc
- Leave long tail for sewing
- Embroider black pupils before attaching
Beak (Orange yarn)
- Embroider triangle between eyes
Ear Tufts (Orange yarn)
- Make small pom-poms or tassels
- Attach to top sides of head
Assembly
- Sew eyes to face
- Add beak between eyes
- Attach ear tufts
- Connect pencil holder to head
Finishing Touches
- Make sure all parts are securely attached
- Weave in all ends neatly
- Slide onto your favorite pencil
Final Thoughts
Your owl pencil topper is now ready to perch on your pencils! These make wonderful:
🎁 Teacher appreciation gifts
🎁 Back-to-school surprises
🎁 Party favors
🎁 Stocking stuffers
