Today I have been working on a simple little pattern for an owl. I have knitted him in organic Merino yarn and have needle felted on his eyes and beak. He is about 4 inches high to the top of his ear tufts. I have knitted him in the Magic Loop technique. Enjoy knitting him:) Hoot!
xo
Linda
Materials:
I used handspun chunky merino
Needles: If you are knitting with DK yarn 4mm needles, aran weight yarn 4.5 mm needles and chunky 5mm needles:)
Fleece for stuffing
Wool needle
Black fleece for eyes and beak
White fleece for eyes
Felting needle
Pattern:
Cast on 9 stitches and join for knitting in the magic loop technique.
Round 1: Knit
Round 2: Knit into the front and back of each stitch, 18 stitches
Round 3: Knit
Round 4: Knit into the front and back of each stitch, 36 stitches
Round 5- 12: Knit
Round 13: (Knit 1, knit 2 together until end) 24 stitches
Round 14-21: Knit
Round 22: (Knit 1 Knit 2 together until end) 16 stitches
Round 23: Knit
Round 24: (Knit 1 knit 2 together until end) 11 stitches
Round 25: Knit
Leave a long strand of yarn, attach a wool needle and thread the wool needle through the remaining stitches.
Fill your owl with fleece and pull tight with your needle and sew closed
Ears:
Cast on 5 stitches
Row 1: Knit
Row 2: Knit
Row 3: Knit 2 stitches together, knit to end.
Row 4: Knit 2 stitches together, knit to end
Row 5: Knit 2 stitches together, knit to end
Row 6: Knit
Row 7: Knit
Row 8: Knit
Row 9: Knit 2 together
Cast off
Needle felt on eyes and beak.
I have added him to Ravelry, my Ravelry name is Mamma4earth🙂
Please note, this pattern is for personal use only, and not for resale, items knitted from this pattern may not be sold for commercial purposes, thank you.
