This charming little owl is the perfect quick project for fall decorating, gift giving, or simply adding a touch of handmade warmth to your space. Crocheted from the bottom up in easy, beginner-friendly stitches, this design works up quickly and is just as fun to make as it is to display.
The owl is designed in bulky weight yarn, giving it a soft, squishy texture with a sturdy, weighted base to help it sit upright. Finished with a rustic twine bow-tied around the neck, it blends beautifully into farmhouse, woodland, or cottagecore décor styles.
Looking for a seasonal twist? This pattern also includes the option to create a whimsical Jack-O’-Lantern Owl, a playful spin on the traditional owl that’s perfect for Halloween. You’ll receive a printable pumpkin face template, allowing you to cut and glue felt pieces to give your owl a festive personality.
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To make the process even easier, the pattern includes a step-by-step video tutorial that walks you through each part of the project from start to finish. Whether you’re a beginner crocheter or an experienced maker in need of a quick and satisfying project, the Woodland Ami Owl is a delightful addition to your handmade collection.
With its simple construction, versatile design, and adorable seasonal option, this little owl is bound to become a go-to project you’ll want to make again and again.
If you love our Woodland Ami Owl Crochet Pattern, you may also love our Rustic Farmhouse Mushroom Pattern and our Rustic Farmhouse Acorn Pattern! If you love this design style, you may enjoy our Holiday Gnome, Rustic Farmhouse Bunny and our Rustic Farmhouse Snowman pattern!
Yarn Requirments
Super Bulky Weight #6 100% acrylic 108 yds/ 100g, a small amount of Starlette Worsted (Cdn) in white and black for eyes.
- For the Grey Owl: 1 ball (exactly) of Grey Heather and a small amount of Pumpkin for the beak. *I suggest purchasing an extra ball to ensure you have enough yarn.
- For the Pumpkin Owl: 50g Grey Heather (1 ball) and 50g Pumpkin (1 ball).
Sizes
One Size
Finished Base Circumference: 19″
Head Circumference: 14″
Finished Height: 10″
Skill Level
Gauge
5 sts and 5 rows equal to 2″ in sc blo with 6.5mm hook
Substituting Yarn
Before beginning your owl, it is highly recommended to create a gauge swatch. Taking the time to swatch will help ensure your stitch tension works well with this pattern. This is especially important if you are substituting yarn or the recommended yarn is unavailable. A swatch also gives you the chance to test how your chosen yarn feels—whether it’s too loose, too stiff, or just right for a soft but sturdy owl.
For this type of amigurumi project, the exact finished size is not critical. What matters most is creating a firm, dense fabric so the stuffing does not show through and your owl keeps its shape. If your stitches appear too loose or gaps are visible, try using a smaller hook. If the fabric feels overly tight or difficult to work with, move up a hook size. Adjusting your hook will help you find the right balance between ease of stitching and durability.
This is also a great opportunity to experiment with different yarn weights and colours to create owls in a variety of sizes and personalities. Use soft neutrals for a rustic woodland look, bright tones for a playful style, or even seasonal colours for a festive touch.
We’ve provided a list of suitable yarn substitutes on the following page. You can also create a bulky-weight yarn by holding two strands of worsted-weight yarn together. This not only gives you flexibility with colour combinations but also makes it easy to use up leftover yarn in your stash.
Suitable Yarn Substitutes for Bernat Softee Chunky
Brava Bulky 136yds/100g
PREMIER BASIX CHUNKY YARN CDN) – 117yds/100g
Crochet Hooks Required
Abbreviations
Ch – Chain
Dc – Double Crochet
Hdc – Half Double Crochet
Inv Sc2tog – Single Crochet Decrease
Rep – Repeat
RS – Right Side
Sc – Single Crochet
Sc2tog – Single Crochet Decrease
Sk – Skip
Sl St – Slip Stitch
Sp(s) – Space(s)
St(s) – Stitch(es)
Inv Sc2tog – Invisible Single Crochet 2 together – Insert hook through the blo of next 2 sts, YO (Yarn Over), pull through 2 loops on the hook twice.
Reverse Sl St – Go through the stitch back to front, keep working yarn to the front, YU (Yarn Under) pulling through the loop on the hook.
Sc2tog – Single Crochet 2 together – Insert hook through indicated st and pull up a loop, insert hook in next st, pull up a loop, YO (Yarn Over), pull through 3 loops on the hook.
Video Tutorial For The Owl Crochet Pattern
Crochet our Woodland Ami Owl with me in this step-by-step tutorial. We’ll work the owl from the bottom up using simple stitches. Shaping is done with increases and decreases, and it’s finished with a rustic twine bow.
You’ll learn how to make a magic ring and work clean colour changes. I’ll show you how to crochet and attach the wings, sew a sleepy eye, and add the beak and eyes.
You’ll also learn how to stuff and weight your owl for stability, then complete a seamless join for a tidy finish.
For a festive touch, use the printable template to cut a felt jack-o’-lantern face. This will turn your owl into a fun Halloween decoration.
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In this video, we’ll guide you through each step of the pattern, allowing you to create these adorable Amigurumi Owls!
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Woodland Ami Owl Crochet pattern
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This pattern requires a beginner skill level.
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Pattern
Notes: The Owl is worked in continuous rounds. The owl is crocheted from the bottom up. Use a stitch marker to indicate the first stitch of each round.
Body
*Start with pumpkin or grey
Round 1:
With larger hook, Magic Ring, ch 1, work 10 hdc in the ring, pull ring tight (don’t join)—10 sts.
Round 2:
2 sc in the blo of each st around—20 sts.
Round 3:
1 sc in the blo of first st, 2 sc in the blo of next st, *1 sc in the blo next st, 2 sc in the blo next st; rep from * around—30 sts.
Round 4:
1 sc in the blo of first 2 sts, 2 sc in the blo of next st, *1 sc in the blo next 2 sts, 2 sc in the blo of next st; rep from * around—40 sts.
Round 5:
1 sc in the blo of first 3 sts, 2 sc in the blo of next st, *1 sc in the blo next 3 sts, 2 sc in the blo of next st; rep from * around—50 sts. The base should measure approximately 5″ in diameter.
Rounds 6-15:
1 sc in the blo of each st around—50 sts.
Round 16 (Decr.):
1 sc in the blo first 3 sts, inv sc2tog in the blo across next 2 sts, *1 sc in the blo next 3 sts, inv sc2tog in the blo across next 2 sts; rep from * around—40 sts.
Round 17 (Decr.):
1 sc in the blo first 2 sts, inv sc2tog in the blo across next 2 sts, *1 sc in the blo next 2 sts, inv sc2tog in the blo across next 2 sts; rep from * around—30 sts.
Round 18 (Decr.):
1 sc in the blo first st, inv sc2tog in the blo across next 2 sts, *1 sc in the blo next st, inv sc2tog in the blo across next 2 sts; rep from * around—20 sts. If working with pumpkin, change to grey for the head on the last stitch. Cut pumpkin yarn.
Head
Add a weighted bag to the body and stuff with polyester fill as you go here and throughout the rest of the owl.
Round 19 (Incr.):
1 sc in the blo of first st, 2 sc in the blo of next st, *1 sc in the blo next st, 2 sc in the blo of next st; rep from * around—30 sts.
Round 20 (Incr.):
1 sc in the blo of first 2 sts, 2 sc in the blo of next st, *1 sc in the blo next 2 sts, 2 sc in the blo of next st; rep from * around—40 sts.
Rounds 21-28:
1 sc in the blo of each st around—40 sts.
Round 29 (Decr.):
1 sc in the blo first 2 sts, inv sc2tog in the blo across next 2 sts, *1 sc in the blo next 2 sts, inv sc2tog in the blo across next 2 sts; rep from * around—30 sts. Don’t overstuff the head.
Round 30 (Decr.):
sc in the blo first st, inv sc2tog in the blo across next 2 sts, *1 sc in the blo next st, inv sc2tog in the blo across next 2 sts; rep from * around—20 sts. Ch 1, then flatten the opening. Next, sl st through the back loops of two stitches (front and back) to seam the head closed and shape the ears, working a total of 10 stitches. Ch 1, fasten off and weave in the ends.
Wings – Make 2
Row 1 (RS):
Leave a long tail for sewing, with larger hook and grey yarn, ch 6, 1 sc in the back bump of each ch across, turn—5 sts.
Row 2:
Ch 1, (1 sc, 1 dc) in first st, sk st, (1 sc, 1 dc) in next st, sk st, 1 sc in last st, turn—5 sts.
Row 3 (Incr.):
Ch 1, (1 sc, 1 dc) in first st, * sk st, (1 sc, 1 dc) next st; rep from * 1 more time, turn—6 sts.
Row 4 (Incr.):
Ch 1, (1 sc, 1 dc) in first st, * sk st, (1 sc, 1 dc) next st; rep from * 1 more time, 1 sc in last st, turn—7 sts.
Row 5:
Ch 1, (1 sc, 1 dc) in first st, *sk next st, (1 sc, 1 dc) in next st; rep from * 1 more time, sk st, 1 sc in last st, turn—7 sts.
Row 6 (Incr.):
Ch 1, (1 sc, 1 dc) in first st, * sk st, (1 sc, 1 dc) next st; rep from * 2 more times, turn—8 sts.
Row 7 (Incr.):
Ch 1, (1 sc, 1 dc) in first st, * sk st, (1 sc, 1 dc) next st; rep from * 2 more times, 1 sc in last st, turn—9 sts.
Row 8:
Ch 1, (1 sc, 1 dc) in first st, *sk next st, (1 sc, 1 dc) in next st; rep from * 2 more times, sk st, 1 sc in last st, turn—9 sts.
Row 9 (decr.):
Ch 1, sc2tog across the first 2 sts, dc next st, *sk st, (1 sc, 1 dc) next st; rep from * 1 more time, sk st, 1 sc in last st, turn—7 sts.
Row 10:
Ch 1, (1 sc, 1 dc) in first st, *sk next st, (1 sc, 1 dc) in next st; rep from * 1 more time, sk st, 1 sc in last st, turn—7 sts.
Row 11 (decr.):
Ch 1, sc2tog across the first 2 sts, dc next st, sk st, (1 sc, 1 dc) next st, sk st, 1 sc in last st, turn—5 sts.
Row 12 (decr.):
Ch 1, sc2tog across the first 2 sts, dc next st, sk st, 1 sc in last st, turn—3 sts.
Row 13 (decr.):
Ch 1, sc2tog across the first 2 sts, 1 sc in last st, turn—2 sts.
Row 14 (decr.):
Ch 1, sc2tog across the last 2 sts—1 st.
Fasten off and weave in tail.
Using the starting tail, sew the wings to each side of the head through the loops of the first round of head stitches. Weave in the ends.
Eyes – Make 2
Round 1:
With smaller hook and white worsted-weight yarn, Magic Ring, ch 1, work 9 hdc in the ring, pull ring tight, rev sl st to join—9 sts.
Round 2:
Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, rev sl st to join—18 sts.
Round 3:
1 sc in the first st, 2 sc in next st, *1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around—27 sts. Fasten off and join with a seamless join. Weave in the ends. With a yarn needle and black worsted-weight yarn, sew a sleepy eye onto the 2nd round of stitches, following the curve across half the eye. Knot and trim tails to the back of the eye. Using a hot glue gun, attach the eyes to the head of the owl, slightly overlapping them.
Beak
Row 1:
With Pumpkin yarn and smaller hook, ch 4, 1 sc in the back bump of the second ch from the hook, hdc in the next ch, dc in the next ch, fasten off and weave in tails. Using a hot glue gun, attach the beak to the centre bottom of the eyes.
Finishing
Cut three strands of twine, wrap them around the neck, and tie in a bow.
Jack-O-Lantern Face Cutout
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