Free C2C crochet pattern Happy Owl

 Free C2C crochet pattern

Baby Owl (50 x 60 graph)

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About this Pattern:
When I was in my late teens and twenties, I was completely obsessed with owls. I wanted everything with owls on it. Owl earrings, owl cushions, owl decorations, little owl figurines... you name it, I probably had it.

Luckily, that phase is mostly over now ;) Although I still have an owl hanging in my hallway, and there's an owl-shaped doorstopper in my bedroom, so maybe I'm not completely over it yet!

So when I started making C2C designs, it was probably only a matter of time before I made an owl.

I wanted to make a cute and happy-looking owl, and I really like how this one turned out. The 50 x 60 graph makes it a nice size for all kinds of projects. You could use it for a baby blanket, cushion, wall hanging, or anything else you can think of.

And of course, you don't have to use the same colours as I did. You could make your owl brown, grey, blue, pink, or even something completely different. Have fun with it!

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Happy crocheting!

A few ideas for using this graph:
Because this is a 50 x 60 graph, there are quite a few things you can make with it. Of course, a baby blanket would be my first choice, but I think it would also look really cute on a cushion or as a wall hanging for a nursery. You could even use the graph as part of a larger blanket with several different C2C designs.

Materials:

• 3.0 mm hook
• darning needle to weave in ends
• DK yarn
• scissors
• optional: stitch markers

Yarn colours:
White

Black

Light brown

Medium brown

Dark brown

Very dark brown (border of owl) or use black for this part.

Orange

Pink
Any colour you wish to use for the background.

Colour Counts:

The 50 x 60 grid contains 3,000 squares in total. Here is the number of squares for each colour:

White: 126

Black: 58

Light brown: 578

Medium brown: 360

Dark brown: 156

Very dark brown (border of owl) or use black for this part: 210

Orange: 62

Pink: 20
Background: 1430

The colour counts tell you how many squares of each colour are used in the graph. They don't tell you exactly how much yarn you'll need, as this can vary depending on your yarn, hook size and tension.

Size: 

With a 3.0 mm hook and DK yarn, for me this works up to about 72 x 87 cm (28 x 34 inches). But, this may vary depending on your yarn weight, hook size, and tension.
Gauge: 5 rows measure approximately 6 cm (2.3 inches).

Different colour combinations
Of course, you don't have to use the colours I used for my Baby Owl. Changing the colours can completely change the look of the finished project. I've included some photos below to give you a few ideas.

New to C2C?
These tutorials may help:
C2C Tutorials

Fun Facts About Owls

1. Owls don't actually have eyeballs that move. Their eyes are more like long tubes, which means they can't roll their eyes around like we can. Instead, they have to move their entire head to look in different directions. 
   
   
2. Some owls have ears that are not level with each other. One ear can be higher than the other, which helps them work out exactly where a sound is coming from. This is especially useful when hunting in the dark!
   
   
3. Owls can fly almost silently. Their feathers have special edges that break up the sound of air as they fly. This allows some owls to get very close to their prey without being heard. Pretty impressive for a bird!
   
   
4. Owls have three eyelids. Two work much like ours, while the third is a thin, translucent eyelid called a nictitating membrane. It helps clean and protect the eye while still allowing the owl to see.
   
   
5. Not all owls are nocturnal. Some owl species are active during the day, especially species that live in habitats where hunting at night is not as useful. So an owl being awake in broad daylight isn't necessarily unusual! 

FAQ

Can I make this C2C Baby Owl with a different yarn weight?

Yes, definitely! Keep in mind that using a different yarn weight can change the finished size of your project quite a bit. I recommend making a small swatch first to see how your yarn and hook combination affects the size before starting the entire project.

Can I sell finished projects made from this pattern?
Yes! Feel free to sell finished C2C Baby Owl projects made from this pattern. I would really appreciate it if you credited Kate's Cozy Crochet as the pattern designer.

Can beginners make this pattern?
If you're already familiar with the basics of corner-to-corner (C2C) crochet, this pattern is beginner-friendly. If you're completely new to C2C, I recommend checking out my C2C tutorials before starting.

Can I use acrylic yarn for this C2C pattern?
Yes! Acrylic DK yarn works very well for C2C projects. You can also use cotton or another yarn weight, but keep in mind that this will affect the finished size.

Finished your project?

Thank you for crocheting my C2C Baby Owl! I hope it brings a smile to your face. If you make one, I'd love to see it on Instagram. Tag @katescozycrochet so I can admire your work and share it with the crochet community.

This pattern is for personal use only. Please do not copy, redistribute, or sell the pattern or graph itself. You are welcome to sell finished items made using this pattern. Credit to Kate's Cozy Crochet as the pattern designer is always appreciated.

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