Owls owls owls - they are everywhere these days, from nurseries to jewelry to bags and hats, and now that it's graduation time, they are making their appearance on campuses across the country. An old trend that's new again, this time around it seems here to stay. And since a group of owls is called a Parliament - and that's just kinda cool all by itself - I've decided to start this week off with a roundup of free crochet owl pattens! If you haven't gotten into the owl groove yet, you might see something here to change your mind.
- This Wooly Owl Hat Pattern - how can you resist? Offered as a free download at Slugs on the Refrigerator via the Internet Archive, it includes directions for both worsted/aran and bulky yarn. This is a beautiful blog, with gorgeous photos and great crafty ideas beyond crochet. So sweet.
- There is enough owl love for both knitters and crocheters with the Owls Two Ways patterns from Ocean of Stitches! These sweet toys are too cute. These would be great as nursery decor, an older child's toy, or for any adult owl lover.
- I had an owl on my 8th grade graduation cake, but this Amigurumi Graduation Owl would've lasted longer! It's on the Lion Brand website, which does require registration - but registration is free and gives you access to hundreds of free patterns.
- Mama G's Big Crafty Blog has a step by step tutorial for this adorable Free Crochet Owl Purse Pattern. Perfect for any little girlies you know - or even some squee-ful tweens and teens. I love love love these colors, and you'll find lots more gorgeous patterns and tutorials on this blog too.
- This little Crochet Owl is the ideal embellishment for well, anything you want an owl on! The pattern and tutorial are free on Love the Blue Bird, a very sweet blog with some very cute patterns. I'm thinking I might need a few of these to pin to my Devotee Clutch...
- Now that Jonathan Adler has gotten into the toilet paper cozy game, TP covers have a new lease on life. Modern and hip, you can ditch the Barbie in a ballgown your grandma had (I know it wasn't just mine!) and make your own Little Owl TP Keeper! This pattern from Soapy Sue is available as a free Ravelry download - and if you aren't on Ravelry yet... well, you just should be.
- The Snot Owl by Susanne Madsen keeps your tissues neat and clean, and is a fun quick project. Susanne has several great owl themed patterns available as free Ravelry downloads, so check them out!
- The Austin Owl Amigurumi on Crafty Is Cool is the perfect tiny owl pattern for using up leftover bits of yarn and featuring those tiny pieces of leftover fabric you can't bear to throw away. These itsy bitsy owls are irresistible! This blog is full of amigurumi patterns, so if you are a fan be sure to check out her site.
- This Owl Bib is another free pattern from Lion Brand, and it looks like a wonderfully quick AND practical project. Soft cotton yarns in trendy colors make for great baby showers gifts, or make up a few for your own teething little one.
- The knit cable owl was all the rage a while ago, and lucky for the crocheters, it's been translated into cable crochet with post stitches! The Owl Mitts pattern by Erika Ward uses this motif to great effect, and is another free Ravelry download!
There are so many great owl patterns it's hard to know where to stop, but I can't crochet and type at the same time (yet!), so we'll stop at ten for this morning. Have you joined the owl bandwagon? Made an owl graduation gift? Have you made any owl-ish projects yourself? Is there something owly you're looking for but just haven't found? Let me know in the comments!
Want MORE free owl patterns? Check out my new update, Ten *More* Free Crochet Owl Patterns, with all new links and projects!
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kat @ slugs says
Thank you for include me!!
moogly says
Of course! Your pattern is great! 😀
Learnto Crochet says
Thank you for sharing these blogs and wonderful patterns!
Sara - My Merry Messy Life says
Great post!! You're the 1st one in Google searches for "crochet owl pattern." Yay for you! 🙂 I'm going to crochet the one from Crafty is Cool.
moogly says
Thanks Sara! 😀 It's definitely one of my most popular roundups! There are some new ones out since I did this one too.... might have to do a part 2 soon!
Leslie says
I am losing it! I could have sworn I thanked you for including me but I probably forgot to hit "post comment". Lol! Thanks 🙂
moogly says
Lol! You are very welcome! 😀
Kim Gray says
oh my gosh! Now I HAVE to learn to crochet. My sister is OBSESSED with owls and Christmas is right around the corner.
Julie Roswell says
i am trying to fine the pattern for the owl purse,its green and yellow,i would like that pattern please, can y help me out. THANK Y
moogly says
Hi Julie! The owl purse linked above is at http://www.bigcraftyblog.blogspot.com/2012/02/free-crochet-owl-purse-pattern.html
Is there a different one you were looking for? This is the only green and yellow one I've seen: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/woodland-owl-bag
Robyn Gavin says
Can u please send me a copy of the woody owl hat as l cannot download it .thank-u
moogly says
Hi Robyn! I'm afraid it's not mine to send, but you can download it directly from Ravelry if you're having trouble with the main site. Here's the link: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/woolly-owl-hat
Susan Racine says
They are so cute, thanks for the pattern, well explained.
Laura Maxell says
I just saw this on Pinterest. Thank you for letting others know about my owl pattern and for you kind words 🙂
Laura
Tamara Kelly says
Thank you for sharing it Laura!
Carina says
Thanks for sharing these patterns, to say I am owl obsessed is an understatement. Thanks!
naomi weddle says
I'm new to penterest & saw your free patterns. I've been crocheting for at least 55 years and just love your owls. I can't wait to get started.
Leslie @ Mama G's says
http://www.bigcraftyblog.blogspot.com/2013/08/free-crochet-pattern-owl-pillowstuffie.html
Just wanted to share my new owl themed crochet pattern. Thanks again for including my owl purse pattern on the above list 🙂
Tamara Kelly says
Love it Leslie! Thanks!!
Lezelle says
The link to the Wooly Owl Pattern no longer works - she no longer has free patterns :(. Am heading of to the others though. Thank you for them 🙂
Tamara Kelly says
Hi Lezelle! Thank you, and thank you for letting me know! I was able to restore the link to the pattern using the Internet Archive. 🙂 I don't know how long it'll work though, so do grab it while you can (as I type the linked PDF is still accessible!)