Sometimes the simplest little pattern can deliver some big results. Owls Two Ways by Anna Clerc is one of those charmingly basic patterns that is so easy and rewarding to add your own crafty spin to. Felt, buttons, snips of ribbon, and pieces of thread from your scrap basket go a long way in making these little guys your own. I’ve really enjoyed stitching up my little knit owls. I thought mine needed wings, which I knit like so:
cast on 12 sts
join in round
knit 2 rows
(kfb, k2) around
k 6 rows
k6,(k2tog) around for 2 rows
k 1 row
k4, (k2tog) around
k3, (k2tog) around
cut yarn and pull through stitches. You can stuff wings if you like, or just fold them appropriately and stitch to body
Carli had fun with crochet owls too:
Carli felt that wings were a good addition, so she whipped up some wingly mods too. Here’s how she did it:
ch 5
hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each chain across
ch 1 and turn
1 sc in the next 3 stitches then 3 sc in next stitch
do not turn – you will now be working in the beginning chain – work 1 sc in each chain across
finish off.
Whooooooooray for Owl Pals! ♥
Thank you!!! I keep seeing owl patterns ( and the Angie is a sophomore at Temple U – their mascot is the Owls) but I want wings!!!
I love owls! I’m definitely going to have to knit some of these. Thanks for the wings 🙂
Cute ones both. I was just thinking that owls could fly to the christmas tree with the pears =o)
Owls and hummus in two posts on a row!!! Yours is officially my new favorite blog!
Cool, Owls n’ Pals. Suitable for however you decide to use them.
Knit and crochet and maybe some felt or fabric ones, too, for those
who sew. Whoot, Whoot!! These would definitely cheer up one’s day!
I’m not sure which I like better… the knit or crochet. They’re all good.
So cute!
I love this pattern and just linked it up to my blog! The style of your blog is so cute!
http://truenglishhouse.blogspot.com/2013/03/knitting-night-owl.html