This pattern is for Minerva the Owl. She is designed to be your own, personal owl companion.

Size: This crochet owl is inspired by the little owl and measures about 9.5 inches / 24cm, just as her real life counterpart. You could however up or down scale her by using a different yarn weight and hook size.

Skill level: This pattern is suitable for crocheters with some amigurumi experience, as well as seasoned amigurumi enthusiasts.

Construction: The head and body are crocheted in one go. The tail feathers are crocheted on.
The feathers of the wings are crocheted on, as well as the toes and talons on the legs.
The beak and three different parts for the face (crocheted with faux fur yarn) are sewn on, as well as the wings and the legs.

Instructions: This pattern has detailed step-by-step instructions that are accompanied with high quality photos of the process.
The pattern includes photo tutorials on how to make a magic ring and invisible decreases in single crochet.

Materials and tools:

• Scheepjes Stone Washed XL in Brown Agate or other worsted weight / aran yarn in brown (4 to 5 skeins = 300 to 375m)
• Scheepjes Stone Washed XL in Axinite or other worsted weight / aran yarn in cream (about 1/2 skein = 35 to 40m)
• James C. Brett `Faux Fur in color H4 or other faux fur yarn in beige (about 1/4 skein = 20 to 30m)
• Scheepjes Catona in Camel or other light worsted / DK yarn in camel or yellow (1 x 10g skein = 25m)
• Scheepjes Catona in Jet Black or other light worsted / DK yarn in black (1 x 10g skein = 25m)
• 3.5mm crochet hook / Size E-4
• 2.5mm crochet hook / Size B-1 or C-2 depending on how tightly you crochet
• 21mm / 0.8” yellow owl safety eyes
• Fiberfill
• Stitch markers
• Yarn needle (preferably with bent tip)
• Sewing pins
• Scissors

I’m always happy to help! Don’t hesitate to message me here on Ravelry or email me at stellasyarnuniverse at outlook.com if you need help with the download or the pattern.

Thank you for stopping by! Happy creating!