Free Crochet Pattern: Wool-Ease® Amigurumi Owl

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Amigurumi Owl
Lion BrandŽ Wool-Ease^®
Pattern Number: 70593AD One of our menagerie of amigurumi animals, this cleverl little owl is sure to be a favorite.

SKILL LEVEL: Easy
SIZE: One Size
5 in. (12.5 cm) tall

PUBLISHED IN: knit.1

CORRECTIONS: None

MATERIALS

620-172 Wool-Ease Yarn: Lemongrass Light pea green with a hint of yellow
Quantity needed: 1 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 3.49
Note: (A)

620-196 Wool-Ease Yarn: Zinnia Dark magenta purple
Quantity needed: 1 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 3.49
Note: (B)

620-122 Wool-Ease Yarn: Sienna Rich pumpkin orange
Quantity needed: 1 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 3.49
Note: (C)

620-099 Wool-Ease Yarn: Fisherman The classical 'natural' wool, so popular for Aran knits.
Quantity needed: 1 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 3.49
Note: (D)

Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size G-6
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 2.45

Lion Brand Stitch Markers
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 2.49

Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 3.59

Additional Materials
2 plastic safety eyes, 9 mm diameter Fiberfill stuffing
STITCH EXPLANATION:
sc2tog (sc decrease) Insert hook into st and draw up a loop. Insert hook into next st and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook.

NOTES:
Work Wings and Eyes in continuous rnds; do not join or turn unless otherwise instructed.

INSTRUCTIONS

BODY FRONT With A, ch 23. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across - 22 sc. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each sc across - 21 sc. Rows 3-21: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each sc across - 2 sc. Row 22: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog - 1 sc. Fasten off. BACK With B, make same as Front. WINGS (make 2) With B, ch 2. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed. Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc. Rnd 3: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc; rep from * around - 18 sc. Rnd 4: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc; rep from * around - 24 sc. Fasten off. OUTER EYES (make 2) With D, ch 2. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed. Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc. Rnd 3: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc; rep from * around - 18 sc. Fasten off. INNER EYES (make 2) With C, ch 2. Rnds 1 and 2: Work Rnds 1 and 2 of Outer Eyes. FINISHING Hold Front and Back with wrong sides together. Working through both thicknesses, join B with slip st and sc around decreased sides of Body. Fold top point down 2 in. (5 cm) to Front and tack in place. Layer Inner Eyes onto Outer Eyes and tack at center on either side of folded point. Following package directions, attach safety eyes through both eye layers and Front of Body. Stuff piece. Join A with slip st and sc evenly along lower, straight edge of Body. Fold each Wing in half to make a half circle and sew closed. Sew Wings to sides of Body. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
beg = begin(s)(ning)
ch(s) = chain(s)
rep = repeat(s)(ing)
rnd(s) = round(s)
sc = single crochet
st(s) = stitch(es)

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