Crochet Owl Hedwig: Easy Amigurumi Pattern & Step-by-Step Guide
Bring a little Harry Potter magic to your crochet hook with this Crochet Owl Hedwig amigurumi pattern. This project creates a charming white owl with big eyes and textured bobble-feather detailing — a lovely gift or a cozy decoration. The pattern below includes materials, stitch abbreviations, and step‑by‑step instructions for wings, eyes, body, facial details and final assembly. Difficulty: Basic/Intermediate.
Materials
– Cotton thread in winter white and mustard colors
– Crochet hook N° 2.00 mm
– Stitch markers, tapestry needle
– Scissors, pins
– Stuffing
– Safety eyes No. 8 (ideal with color)
– Glue, textile pencil (optional)
Stitches and Abbreviations
mr – magic ring
ch – chain
SC – single crochet
slst – slip stitch
hdc – half double crochet
tr – treble crochet
dc – double crochet
dec – decrease
inc – increase
st – stitch
boble stitch – 4dc in the same stitch and closed together.
Development of the piece and recommendations
Difficulty level: Basic/Intermediate. The body of the owl is worked in rounds; when working in rounds join each round with one slip stitch and then ch1, then start the next round. The head, eyes and wings are worked in a spiral. Use stitch markers to mark round starts and to keep counts accurate. When forming bobble stitches, arrange them from the inside out with your fingers so they are well defined. Stuff firmly where indicated.
Bird wings
Make 2 in winter white:
Rnd1. 6sc inside mr (6)
Rnd2. (1inc, 2sc) repeat 2 times (8)
Rnd3. (1sc, 1inc) repeat 4 times (12)
Rnd4. 12sc (12)
Rnd5. (1sc, 1inc) repeat 6 times (18)
Rnd6. (5sc, 1inc) repeat 3 times (21)
Rnd7. 21sc (21)
Rnd8. (5sc, 1dec) repeat 3 times (18)
Rnd9. 18sc (18)
Flatten the piece and make 8sc taking the stitches on both sides at the same time to close. Leave a long thread to sew to the body.
Eye circle
Make 2 in winter white:
(Do not overtighten the magic ring, as you will need to pass the safety eye through the center).
Rnd1. 6sc inside mr (6)
Rnd2. 6inc (12)
Rnd3. (ch2, 1slst) repeat 12 times (36)
Finish with a slip stitch in the first stitch of the round. Fasten off and hide the thread on the wrong side of the piece. If you wish you can leave a little thread to sew to the head.
Body
In winter white:
(Remember to crochet in a circle).
Rnd1. 6sc inside mr (6)
Rnd2. 6inc (12)
Rnd3. (1sc, 1inc) repeat 6 times (18)
Rnd4. (2sc, 1inc) repeat 6 times (24)
Rnd5. (3sc, 1inc) repeat 6 times (30)
Rnd6. 30sc (30)
Rnd7. 7sc, (1boble stitch, 1sc) repeat 3 times, 17sc (30)
Rnd8. 30sc (30)
Rnd9. 6sc, (1boble stitch, 1sc) repeat 5 times, 14sc (30)
Rnd10. 30sc (30)
Rnd11. 6sc, (1boble stitch, 1sc) repeat 5 times, 14sc (30)
Rnd12. (3sc, 1dec) repeat 6 times (24)
At this moment the head begins, now you must crochet in a spiral.
Rnd13. (1sc, 1inc) repeat 12 times (36)
Rnd14. (2sc, 1inc) repeat 12 (48)
Rnd15-18. 48sc (48)
IMPORTANT: When you close the 4dc without finishing that form the boble stitch, do not make additional ch, you must continue immediately crocheting the sc indicated. I advise you to arrange the boble stitch with your fingers from the inside out, so that they are defined. Stuff the piece.
Rnd19. (6sc, 1dec) repeat 6 times (42)
Rnd20. (5sc, 1dec) repeat 6 times (36)
Rnd21. (4sc, 1dec) repeat 6 times (30)
Rnd22. (3sc, 1dec) repeat 6 times (24)
You must place the eyes between rounds 16 and 17 with 7 stitches of separation (counted from where the eye is inserted). First you must pass them through the center of the circles that you already have knitted, then place them on the head with their respective safety closure. Finish stuffing the head well.
Rnd23. (2sc, 1dec) repeat 6 times (18)
Rnd24. (1sc, 1dec) repeat 6 times (12)
Rnd25. 6dec (6)
With a tapestry needle, take the front threads of each stitch. Fasten off and hide the thread.
Above the eyes you will make the owl’s eyebrows. To make it easier for you and to make them centered, I recommend marking the position of each eyebrow with a pencil.
Left Eyebrow: Insert your crochet into the piece (at the height of Rnd21, towards the outside) and make 7slst towards the eye, then through those same stitches return by crocheting: ch1, 1sc, 2hdc, 2dc, 2dc together, 2tr together.
Right Eyebrow: Insert the crochet in the part closest to the eye, and make 7slst in the direction of the upper outer part of the head, then return to crocheting: ch4, in the same stitch 1tr, 2dc together, 2dc, 2hdc, 1sc. Fasten off.
Final assembly
You are already finishing this beautiful Owl! Now you must attach the wings to the body — define their position and use pins to hold them in place. Sew or glue them depending on your preference.
Bird beak
In mustard color:
In a magic ring, make 3hdc without finishing and close them all together. Cut and hide the thread. Glue or sew this piece to the lower center part of the eyes.
Note: The circles that correspond to the eyes can be left unsewn or sewn according to your preference; be careful if gluing to place the beak first.
Paws
Make 2 in mustard color:
Ch4, in the second from the hook make 3sc, turn the piece, ch2, 1slst (in the same point where you made the chains), ch2, 1slst, ch2, 1slst, finally make ch1 and 1dec on the opposite part to the newly knitted row. Knot the two remaining strands. Cut and hide thread.
Sew or glue the legs, making sure they are well centered and slightly protruding. Final finishing: hide any loose ends, arrange bobble stitches and eyebrow shaping, and secure safety eyes with their backs.
Tips: Use stitch markers to maintain round counts, stuff firmly for better shape, and test placement of eyes, wings and feet with pins before sewing or gluing. Enjoy your finished Crochet Owl Hedwig!