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Owl Christmas Ornament

Did you crochet an Owl Eyeglass Holder last year? I have reworked the design to be smaller so it can be used as a Christmas ornament. This is a lovely introduction to the crocodile stitch, and there’s a YouTube tutorial to help you learn it. https://youtu.be/HN_SNZDW21w

Materials:

Sport or baby weight yarn

65 yards ombre or variegated

40 yards solid

1 yard yellow

Size C or E crochet hook

Yarn needle

Plastic googly eyes 40 mm

Fiberfil

Pantyhose

Using E hook, owl measures 4.5” tall. Using C hook, owl measures 3.5” tall.

 Special Stitches:

V-stitch: dc, ch 1, dc in same sp

Crocodile st: Working around the post of the first dc of V-stitch of previous rnd, work 5 dc around this post. Turn to work on other side of V-stitch. Work 5 dc around 2^nd post of V-stitch.

Crocodile Stitch YouTube Tutorial

Directions:

BODY:

Rnd 1: With ombre yarn, ch 2, 6 sc in 2^nd ch from hook. Do not join.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc).

Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, repeat around (18 sc).

Rnd 4: *Sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, * repeat around (24 sc).

Rnd 5: *Sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (30 sc).

Rnd 6: *Sc in each of next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (36 sc).

Rnd 7: *Sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (42 sc).

Rnd 8: *Sc in each of next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (48 sc).

Rnd 9: Ch 4 (counts as 3 dc plus ch-1), dc in same st, sk 2 sts, *(dc, ch 1, dc) in same st (V-stitch made), sk 2 sts,* repeat around (16 V-stitches). Join with sl st in 3^rd ch of ch-4.

Rnd 10: Ch 1, in first V-stitch, *work 5 dc around post of first dc of V-stitch, then work 5 dc around post of second dc of V-stitch (crocodile stitch made). Sl st in center of next V-stitch,* repeat around (8 croc st).

Rnd 11: Ch 4, dc in same st, *V-stitch in center of croc st, V-stitch in next V-stitch,* repeat around. End with V-stitch in last croc st, sl st in 3^rd ch of ch-4.

Rnds 12-17: Repeat Rnds 10 & 11 three times.

Rnd 18: Repeat Rnd 10 once more. Fasten off ombre yarn.

Rnd 19: Switch to solid yarn, ch 1, *sc in V-stitch, 2 sc across first half of croc st, sc in center of croc st, 2 sc across 2^nd half of croc st,* repeat around (48 sc).

Rnds 20-24: Sc in each sc. Do not join.

Rnd 25: *Dec, sc in next 6 sts,* repeat around (42 sc).

Rnd 26: *Dec, sc in next 5 sts,* repeat around (36 sc).

Rnd 27: *Dec, sc in next 4 sts,* repeat around (30 sc).

Rnd 28: Sc in each st. Join with sl st.

If using safety eyes, insert at Rnd 25 approximately 2-5 sts apart (depending on size of eyes).

Insert pantyhose into body to prevent stuffing from showing, stuff pantyhose.

Rnd 29: Holding both sides of Rnd 28 tog, sc through both thicknesses to close (15 sc). Fasten off.

WINGS: (Make 2)

Row 1: With solid yarn, ch 8, hdc in 2^nd ch and in next 6 chs. (7 hdc).

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, 2 hdc in first st, hdc in remaining sts (8 hdc).

Row 3: Ch 1, turn, hdc in each st with 2 hdc in last st (9 hdc).

Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc in 1^st st, *sk 1 st, 4 dc in next st, sk 1 st, sc in next st,* repeat once. Fasten off leaving 12” length. Sew to sides above top croc st row with scalloped edge toward the front.

BEAK:

Rnd 1: With yellow yarn, ch 2, 3 sc in 2^nd ch from hook. Do not join.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in first st, sc in next 2 sts (4 sc).

Rnd 3: 2 sc in first st, sc in next 3 sts (5 sc).

Rnd 4: 2 sc in first st, sc in next 4 sts (6 sc).

Rnd 5: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts (8 sc). Fasten off leaving 6” length. Sew beak to face between eyes.

Cut 4 pieces of yarn 2″ long. Fold 2 in half, insert hook into top corner of head, pull loops through, then pull ends through loop. Repeat on the other side of the head.

Hanger:

Cut a 10” piece of ribbon or cord. Fold in half and pull through center st of Rnd 29. Tie ends in a knot.

PDF is available at Owl Christmas Ornament Crochet Pattern, on sale for only $1.00 through August 31, 2021.

Owl Eyeglass Holder Crochet Pattern

Zoo Blog Hop Day 2 – Owl Crochet Patterns

More Christmas Patterns

Christmas Ornament Advent Calendar Crochet Pattern Ebook

Turtle Christmas Ornament

Bearded Elf Christmas Ornament Crochet Pattern

Melted Snowman Ornament

Christmas Goody Bags Crochet Pattern ebook

Christmas Gnome Eyeglass Holder Crochet Pattern

Deck the Halls with Yarn Blog Hop 2020

National Days

August 30 – National Beach Day – National Zoo & Aquarium Month Blog Hop

August 28 – National Matchmaker Day – Match Stick Plush Crochet Pattern

In Case You Missed It in July

Melted Snowman Ornament

Learn to Crochet an Octopus

What Do You Get When You Cross an Octopus with a Tomato?

Happy Birthday Gift Tags

Handmade with Love Gift Tags

Coming Soon

• More Christmas Ornaments to Crochet
• Advent Calendar Christmas Ornament Crochet Patterns
• Halloween Amigurumi Super Pack
• Amigurumi Treasure Chest

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Turtle Christmas Ornament

Are you starting your Christmas projects yet? I’ve been working on Christmas ornaments lately, and I remade by Turtle Applique into a Christmas ornament.

Finished Turtle Ornament measures approximately 5.5″ tall x 4″ wide. Use sport weight yarn for a turtle measuring approximately 3″.

Materials:

I Love This Cotton worsted weight yarn: 20 yards Christmas ombre (MC), 30 yards green (CC)

Size G (4.0 mm) crochet hook

Peel & stick felt

Ribbon or cord for hanging

Instructions:

BODY:

Rnd 1: With MC yarn, ch 2, 10 sc in 2^nd ch from hook. Join with sl st.

Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1^st dc), dc in 1^st st, 2 dc in each st around (20 dc). Join with sl st.

Rnd 3: With CC yarn, *sc, sc, dc into st in Rnd 2,* repeat around. Join with sl st.

Rnd 4: *Sc in next 4 sts, inc,* repeat around. Join with sl st.

Rnd 5: With MC yarn, ch 3 dc in same st, dc in next 3 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts,* repeat around. Join with sl st.

Rnd 6: With CC yarn, *sc in next 5 sts, sc in st of Rnd 5,* repeat around. Do not fasten off.

HEAD:

Row 1: Sl st in 1^st st, ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sts.

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sts.

Row 3: Ch 1, turn, dec twice.

Row 4: Ch 1, turn, dec. Fasten off CC.

TAIL:

Row 1: On opposite side of body from head, attach CC. Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 2 sts.

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc.

Row 3: Ch 1, turn, dec, fasten off.

LEGS:

Make front legs 3 sts away from head; make back legs 3 sts away from tail.

Row 1: Attach CC yarn, ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 2 sts.

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 3 sts.

Row 3: Ch 1, turn, dc over 1^st 2 sts, sc in last st.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Cut a piece of cord or ribbon approximately 10″ long. Fold in half and loop through nose of turtle. Place turtle on felt and trace around it, then cut out turtle shape. Peel felt backing and stick to back of turtle.

PDF available at Turtle Christmas Ornament Crochet Pattern

Advent Calendar Christmas Ornaments Crochet Pattern Ebook

More Turtles

Free Turtle Pattern

Benjamin the Turtle Nap Buddy Crochet Pattern

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Preemie Crochet Challenge 2021

Helen Wilkinson from Sunflower Cottage Crochet is hosting her Preemie Crochet Challenge again this year. Each day a new baby crochet pattern by an indie designer will be featured. For each pattern you download, we are asking for one item to be donated to a charity for preemies or hospital of your choice. I am honored to have one of my designs selected as the featured pattern today.

HOW DOES THE CHALLENGE WORK?

1. Each day at 8am London time, the blog post will be updated with that day’s featured pattern.
2. I will give you the code and links you need. If the designer has a blog, you will be directed there for more information about the pattern; if not you will be taken directly to Ravelry.
3. You will decide if you would like that pattern.
4. By accepting the free PDF download, you are pledging to donate at least one made item from that pattern to a Preemie charity/organization/NICU/family of your choosing.
5. The patterns below will be categorized as the event progresses to make it easier for you to establish which patterns are still available, which are available free on the designers blog, and which are now only paid patterns. The first pattern will be the featured pattern for that day.

To see a slideshow of featured designs, click here: https://youtu.be/JMx0HEveojc

Today’s featured pattern is Elizabeth Bonding Squares by Itchin’ for Some Stitchin’

 

As part of year 2 of the Preemie Crochet Challenge 2021, hosted by Sunflower Cottage Crochet, you can get a FREE PDF copy of the Elizabeth Bonding Squares pattern! This design will be available free with the coupon code today only, then it will be available on Itchin’ for some Stitchin’ blog.

Click here for your coupon code: Preemie Crochet Challenge 2021 – Sunflower Cottage Crochet

Be sure to visit Sunflower Cottage Crochet tomorrow for another free pattern:

 

Crochet Pattern Ultimate Baby Bundle, Everything You Need to Crochet for Baby

Firefighter’s Jacket Baby Sweater crochet pattern, NB-3M, 6-9M or 12-18M sizes with axe rattle pattern

Flashlight Baby Rattle Crochet Pattern

Viking Axe Rattle Crochet Pattern

Impact Wrench Baby Rattle Crochet Pattern

Big Book of Baby Rattles Crochet Patterns Ebook

 

 

 

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Special introductory price – Owl Christmas Ornament is only $1.00 through August 31.

National Days

August 26 – National Dog Day – Zoo Blog Hop Day 25 – Dogs

August 28 – National Red Wine Day – Wine Bottle Potholder Crochet Pattern

In Case You Missed It in July

Melted Snowman Ornament

Learn to Crochet an Octopus

What Do You Get When You Cross an Octopus with a Tomato?

Happy Birthday Gift Tags

Handmade with Love Gift Tags

Coming Soon

• More Christmas Ornaments to Crochet
• Calendar in Crochet
• Halloween Amigurumi Super Pack

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