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Adding crochet beauty to the world, one stitch at a time.
Adding crochet beauty to the world, one stitch at a time.
![]() I don't think I can stop creating owls...i love owls, my house is full of them. This little owl will be a great adornment for your tree. Maybe a present topper or gift to go with those cookie platters. Owl Christmas Ornament Materials: #4 Worsted Weight Varigated I used I Love This Yarn (Christmas Sparkle and Red Sparkle) Tapestry Needle 2 Buttons G hook Stitches: Ch-chain Dc- double crochet Lp(s)-loop(s) Sl st- slip stitch Sc2tog-single crochet two together St(s)- stitch(es) Sc-single crochet Scale St(see special sts) Special Stitches: Scale Stitch: 5 dc down the post of the previous row, ch 1, 5 dc up the next dc of the previous row. CH 21 Row 1: DC 3rd stitch from the hook, *ch 2 and skip 2 stitches on the chain, dc twice into the next stitch. Repeat * across. Turn Row 2: Ch 3, dc 4 times down post of the first dc of previous row. ch 1, dc 5 times up the next post, *ch 1, Skip next two dc posts, dc 5 times down the next dc Post, ch 1, dc 5 times up the next dc post. Repeat * to the end. Turn (You will have 4 scales). Row 3: Ch 1 and sl st into the gap space between the 2 dc posts below, ch 3, 1 dc into the space between the two dc posts below. *Ch 2, 2 dc into the next space between the two dc posts below. Repeat * to the end. Turn. Row 4: Ch 1, sk first 2 dc posts and immediately dc 5 times down next dc post, ch 1, *dc 5 times up the next dc Post. ch 1, sk next two dc posts and immediately dc 5 times down the next dc post. Ch 1 Repeat * to the end. Last stitch you will do a single crochet into the gap space between the final two dc posts. (You will have only 3 scales across). Row 5: Repeat Step 4 – 5 Row 6: CC Sl st to first set of dc, ch 1, 2 sc in the same st, *3 sc in the next set of dc, rep. across. (15 sts) Row 7-10: Ch 1, sc in the first st and each st across. (15 sts.) Row 8: Ch 1, sc in the first st, sc2tog, sc across to last 3 sts, sc2tog, sc in the last st. (13 sts) Row 9: Ch 1, sc in the first st and each st across. (13 sts) Row 10: Ch 1, sc in the first st, sc2tog, sc across to last 3 sts, sc2tog, sc in the last st. (11 sts) Row 11: Ch 1, sc in the first st and each st across. (11sts) Row 12: Ch 4, sl st to join in same st (creates ear), sc across to the last st. Ch 4, sl st to join ( creates other ear. Finish off. Leave a long tail to use as a hanger. Attach the other end by sewing it to the other side. Weave in ends. Place buttons about a ½ inch from the edge of the owl. Make a button nose or Chain 5 Slip stitch in 2nd chain from hook, SC, HDC, DC, fasten off leaving long tail to sew on, place the nose between the eyes. Hang and enjoy!! Sheri
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