Crochet Owl Motif or Owl Applique
Crochet owl motifs or owl appliques are a delightful way to add a whimsical touch to your crafting projects. These cute little designs come in various sizes and can be easily customized to suit your preferences. Whether you're embellishing a hat, scarf, or blanket, these owl motifs add a charming and playful element. With their big eyes and adorable details, they bring a touch of personality to any piece. So, grab your yarn and crochet hook, and get ready to create some enchanting owl appliques that will surely bring a smile to your face and warmth to your heart!
For this project you’ll need:
Materials Needed
HOOKS: You’ll need a 3.50 mm (E) hook and a 5 mm (H) hook for the US.
YARN: I used worsted weight yarn in 5 colors (4 ply US, 10 ply AU). You will need small amounts of light purple, dark purple, black, and white or any color you wish to use.
You’ll also need a tapestry needle.
Abbreviations
- ch = Chain
- sl st = Slip Stitch
- st = Stitch
- sk = Skip
- SC = Single Crochet
- DC = Double Crochet
- * = Repeat what’s in between * for the rest of round.
The Body
Using a 5 mm (H) hook
Round 1
Ch 4 and sl st into the beginning ch to form a ring.
Round 2
Ch 2 [counts as first dc] and dc 11 into the ring, cut yarn and change colors.
Round 3
Sl st on new color and ch 2 [counts as first dc] dc 1 into the same beginning st, dc 2 into the remainder 11 sts (24 sts).
Round 4
Ch 2 [counts as first dc] dc 1 into the same beginning st, *(dc 1 into next st. dc 2 into next st, dc 1 into next st)* (36 sts). Cut yarn leaving a tail for sewing the head to the body.
The Head
Using a 5 mm (H) hook
Round 1
Ch 4 and sl st into the beginning ch to form a ring.
Round 2
Ch 2 [counts as first dc] and dc 11 into the ring.
Round 3
Ch 2 [counts as first dc] dc 1 into the same beginning st, dc 2 into the remainder 11 sts (24 sts). Cut yarn and sew body and head together.
The Eyes
Switch to your 3.50 mm (E) hook
Round 1
With black, make the pupil by chaining 4 and sl st into beginning ch to form a ring.
Round 2
Sc 9 into the center of the ring. Cut yarn and switch to white yarn now to make the rest of the eye (9 sts).
Round 3
Sl st to attach yarn and sc 2 into all sts around (18 sts). Cut yarn and leave a tail to sew eye onto head. [Make two]
The Border
Using your 3.50 mm (E) hook
Attach the color you wish to use for the border onto the side of the head and sc 2, sc 1 sc 1 until you get to a good spot for the first ear. To make the ear you need to do 2 foundation single crochets then sl st into the same space.
Sc 2, sc 1 sc 1 until you get to the next good place for an ear and do 2 sc foundation crochets.
Now sc 2, sc 1 sc 1 until you get to the end of the head where the body starts, and you want to sl st into the st before the body, then the first st of the body, then continue sc 2, sc 1 sc 1 until you get back to the other side of the body where the head and body meet and again do a sl st into the st before the head and sl st into the first st of the head. When you get to where you first attached your yarn, skip the last st and sl st into the first st of the border.
When done, sew on your eyes.
The Beak
We’ll be embroidering, so grab a tapestry needle. To make the beak, grab your desired color and cut about 10 inches.
Tie a knot into one end and thread the other onto your needle. Embroider in a triangle pattern. You will need to fill in the spaces between until you're happy with the way it looks.