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How to Crochet a Chunky Owl Plushie: Easy Step-by-Step Pattern

Create an adorable, huggable owl with this easy-to-follow crochet pattern. Using super bulky yarn, this project works up quickly and results in a cozy, oversized plush toy perfect for kids or as a cute home accent.

Project Details

• Skill Level: Easy
• Finished Size: Approximately 12″ tall by 8″ wide
• Gauge: 8 sc and 8 rows = 4″ [10 cm]

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Super Bulky weight yarn (such as Bernat Blanket) in three colors.
  • Color A (e.g., Terracotta Rose)
  • Color B (e.g., Gold)
  • Color C (e.g., Aquatic)
• Crochet Hook: Size U.S. K/10.5 (6.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
• Eyes: Pair of 5/8″ (15 mm) safety eyes
• Stuffing: Polyfill stuffing
• Tools: Yarn needle

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• Approx: Approximately
• Beg: Beginning
• Ch: Chain(s)
• Rep: Repeat
• Rnd(s): Round(s)
• Sc: Single crochet
• Sc2(3)tog: Draw up a loop in each of the next 2 (3) stitches. Yarn over and draw through all loops on hook.
• Sl st: Slip stitch
• St(s): Stitch(es)
• Yoh: Yarn over hook

Color Combinations

Depending on which look you want for your owl, follow these color assignments:

• Version 1: Color 1 = Color C, Color 2 = Color B, Color 3 = Color A
• Version 2: Color 1 = Color A, Color 2 = Color C, Color 3 = Color B
• Version 3: Color 1 = Color B, Color 2 = Color A, Color 3 = Color C

Crochet Pattern Instructions

Head and Body

Note: Rounds are joined with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. To join a new color, work until the last loops of the current color are on the hook, yarn over with the new color, and draw through the loops.

Using Color 1, start with a magic loop:

• 1st rnd: Ch 1. 10 sc in ring. Join.
• 2nd rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in each st around. Join. (20 sts)
• 3rd rnd: Ch 1. *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join. (30 sts)
• 4th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each st around. Join.
• 5th rnd: Ch 1. *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of next 2 sts. Rep from * around. Join. (40 sts)
• 6th to 12th rnds: Repeat as 4th rnd.
• 13th rnd: Ch 1. *Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of next 2 sts. Rep from * around. Join. (30 sts)
• 14th rnd: Repeat as 4th rnd.
• 15th rnd: Ch 1. *Sc2tog, 1 sc in next st. Rep from * around. Join. (20 sts)
• 16th rnd: Repeat as 4th rnd. Break Color 1. Join Color 2.
• 17th rnd: With Color 2, ch 1. 2 sc in each st around. Join. (40 sts)
• 18th to 23rd rnds: Repeat as 4th rnd.
• 24th rnd: Ch 1. *Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of next 2 sts. Rep from * around. Join. (30 sts)
• 25th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each st around. Join.

Crucial Step: Before starting the Head, stuff the Body firmly with polyfill.

Eyes (Make 2)

Using Color 1, start with a magic loop:

• 1st rnd: Ch 1. 10 sc in ring. Join.
• 2nd rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in each st around. Join. (20 sc)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Beak

Using Color 3, ch 4:

• 1st row: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in each of next 2 ch. Turn. (3 sts)
• 2nd row: Ch 1. Sc3tog. Turn. (1 st)
• 3rd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first st.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Wings (Make 2)

Using Color 2, start with a magic loop:

• 1st rnd: Ch 1. 4 sc in ring. Join.
• 2nd rnd: Ch 1. (2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st) twice. Join. (6 sts)
• 3rd rnd: Ch 1. (2 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of next 2 sts) twice. Join. (8 sts)
• 4th rnd: Ch 1. (2 sc in first st, 1 sc in each of next 3 sts) twice. Join. (10 sts)
• 5th rnd: Ch 1. (2 sc in first st, 1 sc in each of next 4 sts) twice. Join. (12 sts)
• 6th rnd: Ch 1. (2 sc in first st, 1 sc in each of next 5 sts) twice. Join. (14 sts)
• 7th rnd: Ch 1. (2 sc in first st, 1 sc in each of next 6 sts) twice. Join. (16 sts)
• 8th rnd: Ch 1. (2 sc in first st, 1 sc in each of next 7 sts) twice. Join. (18 sts)
• 9th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each st around. Join.
• 10th rnd: Ch 1. (Sc2tog, 1 sc in each of next 4 sts) 3 times. (15 sts)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Feet (Make 2)

Using Color 3, start with a magic loop:

• 1st rnd: Ch 1. 6 sc in ring. Join.
• 2nd rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in each st around. Join. (12 sts)
• 3rd rnd: Ch 1. *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join. (18 sts)
• 4th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each st around. Join.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Fold each foot in half and stitch together. Create webbed “toes” by adding small stitches across the front of the folded foot.

Finishing and Assembly

1. Close the Head: Stuff the head with polyfill. Using a yarn needle, sew the top of the head shut by pinching the edges together.
2. Add Safety Eyes: Place safety eyes into the center of each crocheted Eye piece.
3. Attach Eyes: Stitch the eyes to the head. Ensure the eyes touch at the center for a cute look.
4. Attach Beak: Stitch the beak on, allowing it to slightly overlap the bottom of the eyes.
5. Attach Wings: Stitch the wings to the sides of the owl where the body meets the neck.
6. Attach Feet: Stitch the feet to the base of the owl body.

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