Meet Ozzi the Owl, a wise little guardian who watches over your garden with quiet curiosity. Designed by Cora Engwerda of Cara’s Creations, this charming amigurumi owl blends playful details (like embroidered lashes and rosy cheeks) with a soothing color palette of plum, blush, and pink.
This intermediate-level pattern uses US crochet terms and is perfect for crafters ready to practice shaping, color changes, and embroidery. At just 11cm (4 inches) tall, Ozzi is a quick project with big personality—ideal for gifting, nursery decor, or a cozy companion for your plant shelf.
Why you’ll love this pattern:
- Skill-building: Master seamless color transitions and tiny details.
- Customizable: Swap yarn colors for a snowy owl or autumn-inspired friend.
- Mindful making: The repetitive stitches are wonderfully calming.
Grab your hook and let’s bring this feathered friend to life!
Quick Look
Materials
- Yarn (DK/light worsted cotton recommended):
- PLUM (main body)
- BLUSH & PINK (accent stripes)
- WHITE (eyes)
- BLACK (embroidery thread for lashes)
- Hook: 2.75mm (US C-2)
- Extras:
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Polyester stuffing
- Stitch marker (optional)
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- ch: chain
- MR: magic ring
- sc: single crochet
- dc: double crochet
- inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec: decrease (sc 2 together)
- BLO: back loops only
- sl st: slip stitch
Finished Size
Approximately 11cm (4 inches) tall.
Pattern Instructions
Head (PLUM Yarn)
- Magic ring, 6 sc. [6]
- Increase in each stitch around. [12]
- (Sc, inc) x6. [18]
- Continue increasing every round until Round 8 (48 sts).
- Work even (sc in each stitch) for Rounds 9-16.
- Switch to BLUSH for stripes: Alternate 2 rounds BLUSH, 2 rounds PINK.
- Begin decreasing from Round 24, stuffing firmly as you go.
Eyes (WHITE Yarn, Make 2)
- Magic ring, 5 sc. [5]
- Increase to 20 stitches over 4 rounds.
- Leave a long tail for sewing.
Wings (PLUM Yarn, Make 2)
- Start with 6 sc in MR, increase to 36 stitches.
- Fasten off with a tail for attaching.
Beak & Cheeks (PINK & BLUSH Yarn)
- Beak: Start with 4 sc, increase to 8 stitches.
- Cheeks: 6 sc in MR, slip stitch to close.
Assembly
- Eyes: Sew between Rounds 10-16, 2 stitches apart. Embroider lashes with BLACK yarn.
- Beak: Attach below eyes, leaving the tip free for dimension.
- Wings: Sew to sides of body, leaving space for cheeks.
- Cheeks: Place between eyes and wings.
- Ears: Sew to top of head, 12 stitches apart.
Tips for Success
- Tension matters: Use a smaller hook than usual for tight, sturdy stitches.
- Neat color changes: Start the new color before closing the last stitch of the previous round.
- Stuff lightly: Overstuffing can distort tiny features like the beak.
Final Thoughts
Ozzi the Owl is sure to bring a smile wherever she perches! Whether you’re making her for a child’s room, a friend’s garden gift, or just for the joy of creating, her sweet expression and petite size make her utterly irresistible.
