Lil Crochet Owl Appliqu

I created this little Owl appliqu as a decoration for my first pair of Toms shoes. The finished owl measures just under 2 inches. I turned this little owl into a clippie but it could also be used for a magnet, package decoration, ornament or to make a special one of a kind card. There are many possibilities for this cute creation. To crochet this little owl you will need to know the following stitches: double crochet (dc), slip stitch (sl st), half double crochet (hdc), and single crochet (sc). You will also need to know how to make a picot stitch. So lets get started:
Materials Needed: 1. Small amount of cotton yarn 2. 2- 3/8 buttons for eyes. 3. Felt circle measuring approximately 1-3/8 4. Small alligator clips

With the yarn wrapped around your thumb and index created a loop. Some people call this the magic loop.

Chain 3 [this counts as the first double crochet (dc)], work 5. Crochet hook H eleven dc inside the circle. You 5.0mm now have 12 dc. Join with a slip 6. Beacons 3 in 1 Advanced Glue stitch (sl st) to the first dc, work a single crochet (sc) in the next dc, work 1 half double crochet (hdc) in the same space, chain 2, work one picot, sl st in the next st, work 1 hdc in the next st, ch 2, work one picot, work 1 sc in the same space, sl st in the next st. Fasten off .

Notes: Making a Picot stitch is very easy.

After chaining 2, slip stitch on the second chain from

the hook. The picot is made to create the two pointy parts on the top. Sew a small beak using dark brown yarn and making a V shape stitch. Sew the two small buttons on each side using embroidery thread. To finish the back of the owl glue down the 1-3/8 inch felt circle. Glue down the alligator clip to the top portion. The small alligator clips I used were purchased from an Etsy seller and they measure 5/8. You will need strong glue as Beacons to insure that the metal adheres to the felt.

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Aura Main November 2011