Knit and felt an owl pincushion just in time for Valentine’s Day! Make a sweet miniature valentine complete with hand-made envelope and tuck it behind his back.

The felted egg-shaped owl measures about 4-inch/10-cm tall from its base to the top of the head. It is knit as one continuous piece. The pattern begins at the bottom and works upwards. The owl’s mask, wings and tail stitches are each individually picked up and knit.

Once felted, the eyes are embellished using simple needle felting and embroidery. The wool roving beak is created and attached using needle felting.

Decorative heart-themed pins and a hand-made valentine are the final accents of the finished pincushion!

A quick and easy project for the knitting and quilting enthusiast in your life!