If you haven’t heard the news or you’re new to this blog…I’m expecting! This will be the first new addition to our family, aside from the dog we got a year ago. I’m due the end of August so of course I have to go through the hot sizzling summer. I’m really hoping it doesn’t get too hot out; we’ve had some crazy weather so there’s really no way to tell.
With that said, I wanted to make a little something for my peanut. Since I’ve been learning more and growing with my crochet skills, I’ve been a little more daring and trying new patterns. When I came across this adorable owl pattern from Coats and Clark I just knew that’s what I wanted to make. The picture is super cute, but since we don’t know if we’re having a boy or girl I wanted to use neutral colors. We painted the room light green and brown with a white chair rail to separate the colors. Because of that, I decided to go with a light green yarn that will match the room perfectly.
What do you think? Should I add some feet or ears? It doesn’t stand on its own, but I figured we’ll just put it up on a shelf anyway. I love this little guy!
If you’re in love with this little owl too, you might like these others:
If you make this owl for a baby shower gift or even yourself, what colors would you choose?
- 15 DIY Halloween Costumes for the Whole Family - October 12, 2020
- Chilly Snowman Ornament Crochet Pattern - October 7, 2020
- 10 Crochet Prayer Shawls - September 25, 2020
I’d probably make that adorable thing the same color. New grandson on the way and that color is in the scheme of the shower. 🙂 Thank you for the pattern !
CONGRATS!!!
I had to go my first pregnancy through the hot summer as well … funny thing though I froze most of the time. Here every one else is in shorts and a t-shirt and I’m in pants and a fleece pull around.
The owl is so cute as well … I think I would leave him just as is.
I would probably use a gold with brown trim for the eyes and wings and beak. You could crochet a circle to sew on the bottom so it could “sit” without being propped up.
I’ve made dozens of Amigutprumi (small critters) and found that I needed to make two legs or two feet AND a tail to make the critters stand.
With snowmen, similar to the owl, I made round bases and attached to bottom of the body to help snowmen stand up.
At one point in the beginning, I even put marbles or small pebbles in bottom third of the body to weight bottom of amigurumi critter.
On ducks and chickens, just need two ovals for feet, and make tiny tail, enough for tripod effect.
Enjoy your critter crocheting!
Oops that’s amigurumi, Japanese style crocheting tiny animals and dolls.
Congratulations…The owl was my Mom’s favorite it is sooo cute although I know you baby will be the cutest and most precious… Wishing Health and Happiness in your Future. I printed the pattern in hopes of having a grandchild in our Future.
I love the pattern, but when I tried to download the PDF, it seemed to come as just a PD and looked like a webpage at the top (favourites, etc.) I couldn’t save it and will have to print later at work (mine not working right now)and then email it to me. I like to save the patterns on my computer for later use as I don’t have the place to store printed patterns. Shirley
Was just able to do it. I happened to have the curser sitting on the PDF and it came up with a box. Different from what I am used to with PDF. Just downloaded Adobe Reader X so maybe a different format. Shirley
When making stuffed toys for babies I always sew on crocheted eyes or embroider the feature. Your little one is going to want to chew and play with your owl.
Thanks for all the great compliments everyone! As for safety features, like I said, it will most likely be sitting on a shelf…not for play.
Thanks again!
if u needed a jar for baby things u could put a plastic jar inside of pattern instead of fiberfill and stop half way and put top part on another thing for a lid congradulations and enjoy they grow up so fast..
LOVE YOUR PATTERNS LOVE THE OWL I THINK IT’S NICE AS IT IS BUT HAVING A HARD TIME FINDING THE PATTER I LOVE ALMOST ALL YOUR PATTERNS KEEP IT UP
Please – remove the button eyes and use black yarn for the eyes.
Babies and toddlers like to suck and chew when they are teething and could too easily swallow a button and choke to death.
Please – Please – Please save a baby that you love from a choking death by removing the button eyes.
With love
Linda
He is adorable i cant wait to make him.
Thank you! I will definetly be making the owl hat for my great nephew. You see, I’m not just a good Aunt, I’m a great Aunt!
cute
I would like to get the pattern of the owl. Is it possible? It’s precious.
I like owls and love your darling of sharing his pattern. Thank you I have no website Im a senior blog chaser & pinterest lover.