Crochet Owl Apple Cozy: A Charming Accessory for Apple Enthusiasts

Introducing the adorable Crochet Owl Apple Cozy! This charming accessory is not only a practical way to protect your apple from scratches and bruises, but it also adds a touch of whimsy to your daily routine. Handcrafted with love and attention to detail, this cozy is perfect for owl enthusiasts or anyone looking to add a unique twist to their apple storage. Whether you're a crochet enthusiast or someone who appreciates handmade crafts, the Crochet Owl Apple Cozy is a must-have accessory. It's a fun and practical way to show off your love for owls while keeping your apple safe and stylish. So why settle for a plain apple when you can have an adorable owl companion?

Ingredients

Here’s what you will need:

• Two coordinating colors of worsted weight cotton yarn for the body; a small amount of white for the eyes and an additional eye color
• H hook
• Two 5/8 in. buttons
• A small piece of felt for the nose (optional)
• Tapestry needle, scissors

Instructions

Bottom

With main color, make a magic ring (as an alternative to the magic ring, you can ch 4 and join with a slip stitch in the furthest chain from the hook to form a ring).

Round 1: Ch 1 (does not count as st here and throughout), work 6 sc in ring, join — 6 sts.

Round 2: Ch 1, work 2 sc in the same st as join and in each st around, join — 12 sts.

Round 3: Ch 1, work 2 sc in the same st as join, 1 sc in the next, *2 sc in the next, 1 sc in the next, rep from * around, join — 18 sts.

Round 4: Ch 1, work 2 sc in the same st as join, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, *2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, rep from * around, join — 24 sts.

Rounds 5 through 11: Ch 1, work 1 sc in the same st as join and each st around, join — 24 sts.

Fasten off, leaving a tail of approx. 6 in.

Top

With main color, ch 24, join with a slip stitch in the furthest ch from hook to form a ring.

Round 1: Ch 1 (does not count as st here and throughout), work 1 sc in the same ch as join and in each ch around, join — 24 sts.

Rounds 2 through 8: Ch 1, work 1 sc in the same st as join and in each st around, join — 24 sts.

Fasten off, leaving a tail of approx. 6 in. Flatten the cylinder. Working through the chain end of your cylinder, close the top by joining the yarn through chains and working a single crochet edge across. Fasten off, weave in ends.

Eyes (Make 2)

With white, make a magic ring.

Round 1: Ch 1 (does not count as st here and throughout), work 6 sc in the same ring, join — 6 sts.

Round 2: Ch 1, work 2 sc in the same st as join and in each st around, join — 12 sts.

Fasten off, leaving a tail of approx. 10 in. Use the tail to connect eyes together side by side; use a tapestry needle to whip stitch together across two stitches. Leave the rest of the tail for sewing eyes onto your piece. With your coordinating color, join yarn on the side of the right eye and slip stitch along the top of the eyes until you reach the side of the left eye. Fasten off and weave in the end. Use your eye color to make a French knot in the center of each eye.

Wings (Make 2)

With your coordinating color, ch 8.

Round 1: Work 1 sc in the second ch from hook, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 ch, 3 sc in the last ch do not turn; working across the opposite side of ch, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 ch, 2 sc in the last ch, join — 16 sts.

Round 2: Ch 1, work 2 sc in the same st as join, 1 sc in each of the next 7 sts, ch 4 (button loop made), 1 sc in each of the next 7 sts, 2 sc in last, join — 18 sts and button loop.

Fasten off, leaving a tail of approx. 6 in. for sewing wings onto your piece. If desired, embellish each wing with your main color by working a surface stitch across the center of the wing.

Ears (Make 2)

Make little fringe tufts for the ears by cutting 6 lengths of yarn, each measuring 4 in. long. Holding the strands together, fold them in half to form a loop on one side. Insert the hook into the top corner, from back to front, and pull through the loop just enough to be able to pull the ends of the yarn through. Tug gently to tighten.

Finishing

Using a tapestry needle and the long tails, sew the top and bottom together along 6 sts only, forming a hinge on which the top will open (this will be the back of your cozy). Sew the eyes to the front of the top piece as shown above. Attach each wing to the top piece beside each eye as shown. Find button placement on your bottom piece in relation to your button loops and sew buttons into place. Weave in ends. Add a small felt triangle for the nose or you can embroider one instead if you prefer.