Festive Owls Toy Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Beginner
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Fiona Goble
Needle Size

US 5 / 3.75mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

knit, Moss, Purl

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

Bring holiday cheer to your home with Fiona Goble's festive owl duo – perfect for gifts and décor.

Bring your festive owls to life with this charming Christmas knitting pattern, a simple way to add a colourful festive touch to your mantelpiece. Want to hang these birds on your tree? No problem! To create a hanging loop, use a 3.75mm crochet hook with Star Yellow or Holly Green yarn to make a 46-chain loop, then fasten off and securely attach it to the hat or top of the owl’s head. For an extra festive twist, you could also add a few cinnamon sticks or cloves to the stuffing to give your knitted owls a seasonal scent that’s sure to delight.

Sizing

Height: 10cm

What you'll need

DK yarn: red, green, yellow, peach, fluffy white, black
Tapestry needle,
Safety eyes, four, 7mm
Stuffing

Meet the designer

Author Fiona Goble has released several bestselling knitting books, including: Knit Your Own Dolls and Knitted Animal Hats. Before she started a career writing knitting patterns, she learn to knit, crochet and sew by her aunt, grandmother – and the nuns at her local convent school. If you enjoyed making this owl pattern, why not download Christmas egg cosies next?

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