Harry Potter Hedwig Owl Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

Aran / Worsted
Designer

Tanis Gray
Needle Size

US 4 / 3.5mm
Needle Type

Straight, Double-pointed
Techniques

knit, Stocking Stitch

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What you need to know

Knit one of the most iconic creatures from the wizarding world – Hedwig, the snowy owl.

A large snowy owl with spotted wings, Hedwig is one of Harry Potter’s closest friends and allies for the first six films. Worked predominantly in the round, short rows add shaping to Hedwig’s chest area, while stitches are picked up and knit to create the legs and head. The tops of the wings are worked in stocking stitch and the bottom is ribbed with a row of scallops made diagonally across the bottom edges. Her wings and tail feathers extend beyond the body to provide balance, while the legs support her weight. All pieces are stuffed at the end, and safety eyes and an embroidered beak add detail to this cuddly replica of Harry’s devoted friend.

What do I need?

Yarn: Aran weight (medium #4), shown in Wool and the Gang Shiny Happy Cotton (100% cotton; 142m / 155yd. per 100g / 3½oz. ball): Colour A: White Noise, 1 ball; Colour B: 101 Spots, 1 ball. DK or finer-weight, 4.5m / 5yd of black yarn
Knitting needles: 3.5mm US 4 straight needles and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed needles
Stitch marker
Waste yarn or small stitch holders
Polyester stuffing
Pair of 14mm yellow safety eyes
Tapestry needle
Sewing needle and white thread (optional)

Sizing

Height: 25cm

Get the book

This project has been extracted from Harry Potter Knitting Magic by Tanis Gray (£22.99, Pavilion). Photography by Laura Flippen.

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