Snowy Owl Rattle
Finished size
Approx. 6 inches x 3 inches
You will need
4mm (G) crochet hook
Double Knit yarn in brown, white, grey and black (example uses Patons fab yarn)
Eyelash yarn in black and white (example uses Patons lulu long eyelash yarn)
Safety eyes and rattle/jingle bell
Yarn needle
Stuffing
Stitch marker (I like to use a hair pin)
Abbreviations
Rnd – Round
Ch – Chain
Dc – Double crochet
St – Stitch(s)
Rep – Repeat
Gauge
No gauge – keep stitches tight to avoid gaps that allow the stuffing to come out
Other information
This pattern is written in UK terms so Double Crochet (dc) would be Single Crochet (sc) in American terms
Work in continuous rounds throughout unless otherwise stated. Do not join the end of the row just keep going round like a spiral
Use a stitch marker such as a hair pin or scrap piece of yarn to mark the start of the next round and remember to move it as you start the next round
The number at the end of each row is the number of stitches you should have at the end of each round. This should help you to see if you have completed the row correctly
Handle and owl body
Rnd 1: Ch 2, 6 dc in 2nd ch from the hook (6)
Rnd 2: 2 dc in each st (12)
Rnd 3-18: dc in each st around (12)
Change to colour 2 (white in example)
Rnd 19: dc in each st around (12)
Rnd 20: dc in 1st st, 2 dc in next st, rep around (18)
Rnd 21: dc in 1st 2 st, 2 dc in next st, rep around (24)
Rnd 22: dc in 1st 3 st, 2 dc in next st, rep around (30)
Rnd 23: dc in 1st 4 st, 2 dc in next st, rep around (36)
Rnd 24-35: dc in each st around (36)
Secure and fasten off and weave in ends.
Wings
Rnd 1: Ch 2, 4 dc into 2nd ch from hook (4)
Rnd 2: dc in 1st st, 2 dc in next st, rep around (6)
Rnd 3: dc in 1st 2 st, 2 dc in next st, rep around (8)
Rnd 4: dc in 1st 3 st, 2 dc in next st, rep around (10)
Rnd 5: dc in 1st 4 st, 2 dc in next st, rep around (12)
Rnd 6: dc in 1st 5 st, 2 dc in next st, rep around (14)
Rnd 7: dc in 1st 6 st, 2dc in next st, rep around (16)
Rnd 8 and 9: dc in each st around (16)
Secure and fasten off. Weave in ends.
Attach wings to side of body using a yarn needle. Place as shown in the picture or as you wish.
Finishing your owl
Now you can use your imagination to “decorate” your owl or use the information below as a guide to finishing your owl.
Add Safety eyes as shown in the picture or space as you wish.
Add a beak and feet using black/grey yarn and a yarn needle.
If you want to add eyelash yarn on the face use a yarn needle to backstitch the yarn from one corner of the head down to the beak and back up to the other corner.
Cut four 3 inch lengths of the eyelash yarn. Sew the ends of 2 pieces to each corner of the head to for the “ears” of the owl as shown in the picture.
Stuff the handle and head and use the eyelash yarn to join the ends of the head together closing the opening....and dont forget your bell! ENJOY!
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