Crochet Titus the Barn Owl
Meet Titus the Barn Owl, the adorable crochet creation that will surely steal your heart! This charming owl amigurumi is a super cute addition to any collection or a wonderful handmade gift for owl lovers. With its big, expressive eyes and fluffy texture, Titus will bring a touch of whimsy and warmth to any room. Crocheted with love and attention to detail, Titus is a fun and lovable companion that will brighten your day. So, why not add a little bit of handmade magic to your life with Titus the Barn Owl?
Need:
3 mm crochet hook.
Double Knitting or Worsted wool in the following colours:
oTan.
oWhite.
oStraw (for the feet and beak).
6mm Safety eyes (or black thread to sew eyes).
Stitch Markers.
Tapestry needle.
Stuffing.
Pattern: (English terms used)
Note: dec = dc 2 together, inc = dc 2 in 1 stitch.
Head and Body
(Starting at the top of the head)
Tan wool
Row 1: dc 6 in a magic ring. (6 stitches)
Row 2: inc around. (12 stitches)
Row 3: (dc, inc) around. (18 stitches)
Row 4: (dc, dc, inc) around. (24 stitches)
Row 5-8: dc around. (24 stitches)
Row 9: (dc 2, dec) around. (18 stitches)
Row 10-11: dc around. (18 stitches)
Row 12: (dc 2, inc) around. (24 stitches)
Row 13-17: dc around. (24 stitches)
Row 18: (dc 10, dec) around (22 stitches)
Row 19-20: dc around. (22 stitches)
Row 21: (dc 9, dec) around. (20 stitches)
Row 22: dc around. (20 stitches)
Row 23: (dc 8, dec) around. (18 stitches)
Row 24: In back loops only (dec, dc) around. (12 stitches)
Stuff body at this point
Row 25: decrease until hole is closed. Fasten off and sew in ends.
Face
Note: ‘tr inc’ is 2 trebles in the same stitch
White wool
Row 1: dc 6 in a magic ring. (6 stitches)
Row 2: inc around. (12 stitches)
Row 3: ch1, dc1, tr inc, (1 tr, 1 dc) in next dc, sl st into next 2 dc, 1 ch, 1 dc, 1 ch, sl st into next 2 dc, (1 dc, 1 tr) in next st, tr inc, 1 dc, sl st into next st, sl st into 1st dc.
Row 4: 1 ch, 1 dc in next 2 sts, inc in next 2 sts, 1 dc, sl st into next 2 sl sts, sl st into ch, 1 ch, 1 dc, 1 ch, sl st into ch, sl st into next 2 sl st, 1 dc, inc in next 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, sl st into sl st. Fasten off leaving long tail to sew.
Tummy
Starting at bottom edge
White wool
Row 1: ch 6
Row 2: turn, dc in 2nd chain from loop and every chain to end, turn.
Row 3-7: ch, dc across, turn. (5 stitches)
Rows 8: ch, dc, inc, dc, inc, dc, turn. (7 stitches)
Row 9-10 : ch, dc across, turn. (7 stitches)
Row 11: ch, dc, dec, dc, dec, dc, turn. (5 stitches)
Row 12: ch, dc across, turn (5 stitches)
Row 13: ch, dec, dc, dec, turn. (3 stitches)
Row 14: ch, dc 3 together. Finish off leaving long tail to sew.
Wings (make 2)
Tan wool
Row 1: 6 dc in a magic ring. (6 stitches)
Row 2: (dc, inc) around. (9 stitches)
Row 3: dc around. (9 stitches)
Row 4: (2 dc, inc) around. (12 stitches)
Row 5: (3 dc, inc) around. (15 stitches)
Row 6: dc around. (15 stitches)
Row 7: (3 dc, dec). (12 stitches)
Row 8: dc around. (12 stitches)
Row 9: dc around. (12 stitches)
Row 10: (2 dc, dec) around. (9 stitches)
Row 11: dc around. (9 stitches)
Row 12: (dc, dec) around. (6 stitches)
Row 13: dc around. (6 stitches)
Row 14: dec around. (3 stitches)
Fasten off leaving tail to sew to body.
Feet (make 2)
Straw wool
4 ch, ss into first chain, (4 ch, ss into same chain) repeat two times.
Making Up
Stuff the body and head.
Put safety eyes on face and sew a few stitches on using straw yarn to form the beak. Sew face onto the head.
Flatten the wings and sew onto the body.
Sew the feet onto the body.
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