Meet Nel the tiny owl
I originally designed this small owl as a topper for my wedding cake (read the full story, here!), but so many people fell in love with him, that I made a pattern! So now, you can make your own tiny owl, too!
This owl measures approximately 4″ tall when completed, when using a worsted weight yarn. Use a thinner yarn, and get an even tinier owl!
Materials Required
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Ella Rae Classic (Tan: 35 yds, White: 15 yds, Orange: 5 yds and Yellow: 5 yards) was used to crochet the sample. This pattern can be used with any weight yarn, but plan on using more yardage for bulkier yarns.
Skills Required

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Blog posts you may find helpful for this pattern
- How to start working in the round with no hole (aka The Sloppy Slip Knot)
- Tips for counting rounds
- Working long color changes
- Attaching a flattened piece in Amigurumi
Gallery
Check out all of the cuties that have been crocheted with this pattern!




































