If you’re looking for a fun, textured project to test your intermediate crochet skills, the Crocodile Stitch Owl is the perfect pattern for you. This delightful owl showcases the beautiful and unique crocodile stitch, making it a great decorative piece or a wonderful gift.
If you’re a crochet enthusiast looking to expand your skills and take on a fun, intermediate project, this Crocodile Stitch Owl pattern is just for you. The crocodile stitch, known for its beautiful scale-like texture, gives this owl a striking and unique appearance.
Not only will you practice various stitches like double, triple, and crocodile stitch, but you’ll also create a charming, decorative piece that showcases your crochet talents. Whether you’re adding to your collection of amigurumi or making a whimsical home decoration, this owl is sure to impress!
Materials Needed:
- Crochet Hook: Any size (The larger the hook, the bigger the owl!)
- Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver or similar weight yarn
- Main Color: For the body
- Brown: For the head
- White: For the eyes
- Light Brown or Orange: For the beak
- Yarn Needle
- Two buttons (for the eyes)
- Hot glue gun (to attach the buttons)
Abbreviations Used:
- Ch – Chain
- SC – Single Crochet
- HDC – Half Double Crochet
- DC – Double Crochet
- TR – Triple Crochet
- DTR – Double Triple Crochet
- SK – Skip
- WS – Wrong Side
- SL ST – Slip Stitch
- CROC – Crocodile Stitch
- REP – Repeat
Main Body:
Row 1 (Structural Row): CH 12. In the 3rd CH from the hook, work 2 DC. CH 1, SK 2 foundation CH, 1 DC in the next CH. CH 1, SK 2 foundation CH, 2 DC in the next CH. CH 1, SK 2 foundation CH, 1 DC in the last foundation CH. Turn.
Row 2 (First CROC Row): SK the 1st DC. Working around the post of the 1st DC of the first 2DC set, work 5 DC from top to bottom. Rotate the piece and work 5 DC around the post of the 2nd DC (One CROC stitch made). SL ST on top of the single DC. Continue with the crocodile stitch around the next 2DC set. CH 1.
Row 3 (Structural Row): With WS facing, work 2 DC around the post of the last DC from the previous row. CH 1, 1 DC in the center of the CROC stitch, CH 1. 2 DC in the SL ST, CH 1. Continue this pattern across the row. Turn.
Row 4 (CROC Row): CROC stitch in the first 2DC set. SL ST into the single DC and continue with the crocodile stitch across the row.
Continue: Repeat Rows 3-4 to build your owl body, alternating between structural rows and crocodile stitch rows. Repeat this until you reach Row 16, with the odd-numbered rows being structural and even-numbered rows being CROC rows.
Row 17 (Structural Row): With WS facing you, SL ST across the first CROC stitch and end at the first SL ST of the previous row. CH 3 (counts as DC) and 1 DC in the SL ST. Continue as previous rows.
Row 18 (CROC Row): Repeat Row 4.
Row 19 (Final Structural Row): SC along the top edge, ending with 20 SC total. Tie off.
Head:
Attach the brown yarn to the first SC of Row 19.
- Rows 1-4: HDC across. CH 1. Turn.
- Row 5: 2 HDC in the first HDC, 1 HDC in the next 18 HDC, and 2 HDC in the last HDC. Tie off, leaving a long tail.
- Using the yarn needle, weave the tail through the tops of the first 11 HDC. Pull tight to create the owl’s head, forming a triangular shape. Tie off securely at the back.
Eyes:
Make two eyes using white yarn.
- Round 1: Magic ring. CH 2, work 8 HDC into the ring. Join with a SL ST to the first HDC.
- Round 2: CH 2, 2 HDC in each HDC around. Join with a SL ST to the first HDC.
- Round 3: CH 2, 2 HDC in the first HDC, 1 HDC in the next HDC, repeat from * around. Join with a SL ST to the first HDC. Tie off and leave a long tail to sew the eyes onto the owl’s head.
- Hot glue buttons to the center of the eyes.
Beak:
For the beak, use light brown or orange yarn.
- CH 6. SC in the second CH from the hook, HDC in the next CH, DC in the next CH, TR in the next CH, and DTR in the last CH. Tie off, leaving a tail to sew the beak onto the owl’s head.
Finishing:
Once the body, head, eyes, and beak are complete, use a yarn needle to sew all the pieces together. Be sure to weave in any loose ends. Hot glue the buttons onto the eyes to complete your adorable Crocodile Stitch Owl!
This Crocodile Stitch Owl is the perfect intermediate crochet project to display your skills with textured stitches. Whether you keep it as a home decoration or give it as a gift, it’s sure to be a conversation piece!
