Tawny owl free knitting pattern
I know just how much love there is out there for Claire Garland’s adorable knitted creations, so I’m delighted to share this adorable tawny owl free knitting pattern with you here. As well as the free to download pattern, I’ve also shared Claire’s super-helpful video tutorial. Perfect if you get stuck or would just like a little help.
What I love about Claire’s designs is how much personality she creates. This adorable little owl is no exception. Hope you enjoy making him/her. Surely the perfect knitting project as we head into Autumn?
Download your free owl knitting pattern here
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Tawny Owl Knitting patternWatch the How to Make video here:
What you’ll need:
To make the owl using the same yarns as Claire:
1x25g ball of Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk shade 01 Off White
1x25g ball of Rowan Alpaca Merino DK shade 101 Saxon
1x25g ball Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk shade 04 Light Beige
1x25g ball Drops Kid-silk shade 15 Dark Brown
1x25g ball Drops Alpaca shade 9025 Hazelnut
1x25g ball Drops kid-silk shade 30 Curry
Needles: Pair 4mm/US 6 knitting needles
Extras:
toy filling or scraps of fabric or yarn for stuffing
stitch markers
length of yellow cotton or wool yarn for beak
18mm brown toy safety eyes (3in)
Bird wire legs (Claire used these white ‘large’ legs from TheMakerss.co.uk)
Glue for sticking yarn to wire.
Claire’s notes:
This owl is knitted all in one, joining and sewing up parts as you go – but don’t let this daunt you – check out my video tutorial that goes with it (above) – so everything will be as clear as a bell!
You’ll have noticed the extensive yarn choice – these were the yarns I used but you can substitute with other similar type yarns – I tend to use mohair or lace weight yarns together with 4-ply or DK yarns for my patterns but for this project if you find a beautiful tweedy yarn then that would be just perfect – just make sure you maybe alter your needle size to suit (I suggested a 4mm/ size 6 for my choices which gives you a 8 inch owl approx.)
The eyes – I bought mine from Ebay but there are loads on Etsy and suncatchercrafteyes to choose from.
INFORMATION
Dot Pebbles is listed in the From Britain with Love directory here >>
Discover other adorable patterns by Claire here:
How to knit a bunny rabbit: free pattern & tutorial
Little Blue Bunny knitting pattern
How to Knit a Cat – knitting pattern and expert tips
Nuthatch bird knitting pattern
How to knit a lamb – free pattern and step by step tutorial
Where to buy Dot Pebbles patterns
All of Claire’s other patterns are available to buy from Etsy by clicking here
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Thank you so much for sharing. I’m just working on the cat pattern I bought from you in the spring. I love the challenges that come with these patterns.
Thanks again