Owl: crochet appliqué, step-by-step master class with photo

2024 Author: Sierra Becker | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-26 03:47

The use of a hook in knitting practice greatly expands the creative possibilities of the master. With the help of this versatile tool, needlewomen create not only hats, scarves and sweaters, but also unusual interior items, toys, flowers and decorations.

In this article we will show you how to crochet a cute and funny "Owl" crochet appliqué with your own hands. It will become the highlight of any thing: a cardigan, a snood or a jacket, it will easily decorate a children's room as a bright cheerful panel, it will serve as an expressive decor element for home textiles: pillowcases, blankets or bedspreads.

Preparation for work: selection of tools and materials

Beginner needlewomen can easily knit a funny "Owl" application, guided by our instructions and diagrams. A step by stepphotos will help to understand difficult moments.

To work, you will need to prepare the following tools and materials:

• acrylic yarn "Children's novelty" from the Pekhorka factory in several colors, density 200 g per 50 m;
• hook 2, 5 or 3;
• scissors;
• needle and sewing threads (white, black).

Yarn colors can be any, choose at your discretion. The main thing to remember: you will need the main color for the body and head, a contrasting color for the wings, white and black for the eyes, yellow or orange for the beak and paws.

Stage one: head

In the description of the process of creating an "Owl" crochet appliqué, we will use the following abbreviations:

• half double crochet - PSSN;
• single crochet - RLS;
• double crochet - С1Н;
• double crochet - С2Н;
• air loop - VP;
• connecting loop - SP.

We start with the manufacture of the head. With the thread of the main color we make an amigurumi ring and two air loops. In the first row we knit according to the scheme: 2 PSSN, 3 С2Н, 6 PSSN, 3 С2Н, 3 PSSN, we close with the help of the joint venture into the second loop of the initial chain.

Start the second row with 2 chs, work 1 dc in the first st of the base. We continue to work. We perform 2 PSSN in the second loop, from the third to the fifth - 2 C2H each. In the sixth - 2 PSSN, from the seventh to the tenth - one PSSN each, in the eleventh - 2 PSSN, from the thirteenth to the fifteenth - 2 C2H each, in the sixteenth - 2 PSSNand finally 1 PRSP. We complete the row in the same way as the first, using the joint venture.

The third row starts with three lifting loops. In the first four loops we perform one C1H, in the next five - two in each. The next eight - one at a time, the next five - two at a time. It remains for us to do 1 C1H in the last loops. We complete the joint venture in the third loop of the VP of the previous row.

Continue to work with the oval blank

We start the fourth row in the same way as the third, with three VPs, we knit 1 C1H in the same loop, in the next two - one C1H each, then - 2 C1H. We repeat the rapport six times: 1 C1H (in the first loop) - 2 C1H (in the second). Next, we knit in two loops, one C1H, two C1H - in the next, repeat. Again we use rapport 6 times: 1 C1H - 2 C1H. In the next two loops, we perform one С1Н, then 2 С1Н. Then we knit 1 С1Н to the end of the row. We close the joint venture (similar to row No. 3).

Fifth row: ch 3 and 1 dc (in the same loop). In the next two - 1 C1H each, then - 2 C1H in one loop. This simple pattern is repeated to the end

Close the row using SP. The thread is carefully cut and fastened. The head of the crocheted appliqué "Owl" is made by hand. See, it's not hard at all! The main thing is to carefully follow the instructions and count the loops.

Stage two: owl ears

Ears knit according to the following pattern. We attach the yarn of the main color to the side of the head (from the center of the workpiece we count 14 loops to the right). First row: 2 VP, 1 S1H in the next 4 loops, 2 half-columns connectedtogether, the first in the same loop as the last of the four C1H, the second in the next. Knitting over.

Start the second row with ch 2. First we knit 2 PSSN, connecting them together, then 1 PSSN. In the last two loops we make 2 PSSN with one vertex. Turning the workpiece.

Third row: 2 VP and a group of half-columns with a crochet with a common top, in all loops of the base. Congratulations, the first ear is ready. We perform the second from the other side, by analogy.

When both ears are ready, carefully shape the edge. To do this, we attach the thread of the main color to the head and make the strapping with single crochets.

Stage three: torso and eyes

We continue to work on our crochet "Owl" appliqué. A description of the method of knitting eyes, beak, wings and paws will be presented below. We make the body of the owl according to the pattern that was used when making the head, using the thread of the main color. We get an oval blank.

Start knitting the eyes of an owl. We take a white thread, make an amigurumi ring, 3 VP and 12 C1H in the ring. We close the joint venture in the third loop of the initial chain.

The second row is knitted from 2 VP, 1 PSSN (in the same loop), 2 PSSN (in each next loop of the circle), SP (in the second loop of the chain). The first blank for the eye is ready. By analogy, we perform the second.

Start knitting pupils. We take a black thread. We make an air ring, 1 VP and 8 single crochet in a circle. We close the joint venture, we fix the thread. Second pupilfollow the same pattern.

Stage Four: Beak

Start making the beak. For this we will use yellow or orange yarn. We carry out an amigurumi ring, 3 VP, 2 columns with a crochet. We do not connect in a circle, we turn the workpiece.

In the second row we make 3 VPs and a group of double crochets connected at one vertex (in all loops). We fix the thread. Congratulations, the beak is ready! Crocheted "Owl" appliqué takes on a recognizable shape.

Stage five: wings

To make the wings, we take a thread that is contrasting in color to the body. We make an amigurumi ring, 3 VP and 2 С1Н, do not connect in a circle, turn.

We knit the second row from 3 VP, 1 С1Н (in the same loop), in the next - 1 С1Н and 1 С1Н - in a chain of VP. Turning.

In the third row we make 3 VP, 2 С1Н in the same loop, in the next two - one С1Н each, and finally 1 С1Н in a chain of VP. Turning.

Fourth row: 3 VP, in the same loop and in the next - two double crochets connected at one vertex. In the remaining three - one C1H each, and 1 C1H - to the top of the chain. Turning.

Fifth row: 3 VP, in the same loop 1 С1Н, in the rest, except for the last one, one С1Н. The row is almost ready. In the last loop and at the top of the chain we knit double crochets, connecting them together. Turn the blank again.

Sixth row: 3 VP, 1 С1Н (in the same loop), in all the rest - one С1Н and in the loop of the chain too. Turning.

Seventh row: 3 VP and 1 S1H (there), one at a timedouble crochet - in all loops, except for the last two. Now we perform double crochets with one vertex in the last loops. Turning the wing.

Eighth row: we perform 3 VP and a group of double crochets with a common top in all loops of the base. We do not cut the thread yet. We start tying the wing along the edge. We make 1 VP, using single crochets, we draw up a blank around the entire perimeter. Now you can fasten and cut the thread. First wing completed.

According to the same scheme, we perform the second. An important point: after you tie the wing, it will need to be turned and tied on the other side. This is necessary so that the details are the same. Our beautiful crocheted owl is almost ready. The application remains only to assemble and add paws to the body.

Step six: owl paws

In order to tie the last element of the applique, we take a yellow or orange thread. We attach it by retreating three loops to the left of the center. We perform three VPs, 1 С1Н (in the same loop), 3 VPs and 1 half-column without a crochet (in the same loop) and one more (in the next one). We repeat this pattern twice. The first paw is ready. We knit the second by analogy, stepping back from the center of the body to the right six loops. Congratulations, all the details are ready. Now you know how to crochet an owl appliqué.

Step seven: assembly of the finished product

We pass to the final stage of work - the assembly of the product. Gently sew the wings to the body.

We take a needle and a white sewing thread. Embroider a white dot on each pupil. We fasten the white blanks of the eyes together. Sew the pupils to the white base. We make beautiful eyelashes with a black thread. We sew the eyes and beak to the head, and the head to the body.

Work done! What a cute and funny craft we got. Using our descriptions, you can easily crochet a beautiful "Owl" crochet appliqué on your own. The master class was easy. Creative success to you!