New Pattern! Need Testers!

I have started to make my own patterns after realizing I could actually create my own crochet creatures!  I have had so much fun, and sometimes frustion would take over, exploring all the different things that I could create myself.  Not everything turned out mind you, there are alot of items I had to toss.  I have found it overall very rewarding creating something from start to absolute finish.

And so I give you my first crochet patter.  It will be free for a limited time and then I will be posting it on my Etsy site for sale.  I need as much feedback as possible so spread the word and come back and let me know how things turn out!  Also I am the worlds worst speller, and truly suck at grammer so feel free to point out spelling errors!

Here it is my Owl!

Mini Owl


This pattern can be made with any worsted weight yarn. I have used Impeccable Loops and Threads. Other suggested yarns are Lion Brand, or Red Heart.


Materials:

4 mm Hook
Worsted Weight Yarn (Two Colors I used thee
Colors beige, brown, dusty pink)
Polyester Fiber
9mm Safety Eyes
Tapestry Needle


Finished Size: 4.5”High x 3.5”Wide

Abbreviations:
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
st = stitch
sl = slip
rnd = round
tog = together
dc = double crochet

This project is working in continuous rounds, do not join or turn unless otherwise stated. Mark first stitch of each round.


Owl Eyes (Color B)
Ch 2

Rnd 1: sc 6 sts in second chain from hook (6 sc made)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around (12)

Finish off, leave tail for stitching to owl.


Body of Owl (Color A)

Rnd 1: ch 2, 8 sc in second chain from hook (8 sc made)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around (16)

Rnd 3: 2 sc in next st, sc in next st (repeat 8 times) around (24)

Rnd 4: 2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts (repeat 8 times) (32)

Rnd 5: 2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts (repeat 8 times) around (40)

Rnds 6 – 18 sc in each st around

Rnd 19: sctog in next st, sc in next 3 sts (repeat 8 times) around (32)

Rnd 20-21: sc in next 10 sts, hdc in next 6 sts (repeat twice) around (32)

Finish off and leave a long tail for stitching owl together at the top.


Assembly:


• stuff the owl firmly and attach your finished round eyes and safety eyes to the owl body

• once stuffed use a tapestry needle/darning needle and with the long yarn tail start sewing the top of the owl together. Ensure that the hdc crochet stitches are at the sides as these are your ears. Sew together tightly and finish off.

• Sew your eyes in place onto the front of the owl.

• Add a yellow (or your color choice) nose/beak and feet with yellow yarn or embroidery thread

• Use scrap yarn in the colors of your owl and using your crochet needle hook through a loop in the ears   creating a loop on your needle, pull the yarn on the opposite site through your loop on the hook and pull tight. Trim.



All Done! Enjoy Your Owl!