Today, Mei Li shares her creation with us, Mr. Murasaki – a sleepy purple owl amigurumi crochet pattern; Murasaki means purple in Japanese. You can view her other free pattern here.
Who doesn’t dream of making their own crochet animal toy? Stuffed toy-making can be done from a few methods. Besides sewing, AMIGURUMI (knit or crochet animal) is one of the most popular methods.
Crochet Owl Amigurumi Pattern
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When I saw Mei Li’s blog (AmiguruMEI) for the first time, my jaw dropped. When I got to know that she designed her amigurumi doll, I knew I needed to know her more and introduce her to you. Visit her blog (AmuguruMEI), and you will know that I am not joking or exaggerating my statement.
Similar to her other amigurumi animals, Mr. Murasaki, the crochet owl has a unique character, and I love his sleepy look.
This crochet owl is easy and quick to crochet, all you need are some yarns, a crochet hook, pins, a tapestry needle, and scissors. Not forgetting some black thread, brad pins, and felt to give it some expressions.
Just like all, if not, most amigurumi crochet animals, the body of Mr. Murasaki is done by crocheting in continuous spiral rounds, it is then stuffed with poly-fill to give it a round puffy body. Then, follow the crochet patterns to complete the ears, wings and eyes. Once all parts are done, assemble them by sewing with a tapestry needle. Complete this cute crochet owl by giving it a nice yellow beak.
WHAT’S NEXT:
- Start crocheting and share your completed handmade on Facebook and/or Instagram. Remember to tag us, @craftpassion, so that we are able to see them.
- Pin it to Pinterest for a future To-Crochet List
- Share with your crochet groups for a crochet-along event.
- If you are new to crochet amigurumi, we have a comprehensive amigurumi guide for beginners.
- Browse more free crochet patterns to make, particularly the crochet animal amigurumi patterns.
Crochet Owl Amigurumi Pattern - Mr Murasaki
Mei Li shares her creation with us, Mr. Murasaki – a sleepy purple owl amigurumi crochet pattern; Murasaki means purple in Japanese.
Mr. Murasaki is an introvert through and through. He finds it exhausting to be around people. His favorite pastime includes napping in the hollows of newly-discovered trees – just to “test them out”, he says.
Get the free amigurumi crochet pattern to make this cute amigurumi owl stuffed animal.
By Guest Tutor: Lee Mei Li of AmiguruMEI
Materials
- Acrylic yarn in purple, cyan, and white
- Crochet thread in black 2 x 4mm pink brads
- Yellow felt seal
Tools
- 3mm hook
- Darning needle
- Polyester fiberfill
Instructions
Abbreviations
Ch: chain
Sc: single crochet
Dc: double crochet
Inc: increment stitch / 2sc in a stitch
Inv dec: invisible decrease
AMIGURUMI OWL CROCHET PATTERN
Body
With purple yarn:
Round 1: Sc 6 in magic ring {6}.
Round 2: [Inc] around {12}.
Round 3: [Inc, sc 1] around {18}.
Round 4: [Inc, sc 2] around {24}.
Round 5: [Inc, sc 3] around {30}.
Round 6: [Inc, sc 4] around {36}.
Round 7-18: Sc around {36}.
Round 19: [Inv dec, sc 4] around {30}.
Round 20: [Inv dec, sc 3] around {24}.
Round 21: [Inv dec, sc 2] around {18}.
Stuff body.
Round 22: [Inv dec, sc 1] around {12}.
Round 23: [Inv dec] around {6}.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Eyes
Make 2 with white yarn:
Round 1: Sc 6 in magic ring {6}.
Round 2: [Inc] around {12}.
Round 3: [Inc, sc 1] around {18}.
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Cut a strand of black crochet thread and sew a diagonal eyelid across each eye. Knot off ends at the back.
Wings
Make 2 with cyan yarn:
Round 1: Sc 6 in magic ring {6}.
Round 2: [Inc] around {12}.
Round 3: [Inc, sc 1] around {18}.
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Ears
Make 2 with purple yarn:
Round 1: Sc 3 in magic ring {3}.
Round 2: [Inc] around {6}.
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
HOW TO CROCHET & ASSEMBLE
- Crochet all part for following the crochet pattern.
For Body, start by crocheting in the round.
From Round 7-18: Sc around [36].
At the end of Round 21, stuff the body with polyfill fiber.
- Make 2 eyes and embellish with a strand of black crochet thread.
Sew eyes onto the body.
- Make 2 wings and sew onto the sides of the body.
Fold each wing through the center to make them look like semi-circles. Sew them onto the sides of the body, near the bottom corner of each eye.
- Add some feathery designs onto Mr. Murasaki’s tummy.
Cut a strand of cyan yarn and sew a series of upside-down Vs on the body, below the eyes. There should be 3 on the first row, 2 on the second, and 1 at the bottom.
- Sew ears onto the top of the head.
- Make a cute beak out of the yellow felt. Cut it in half through the center. Glue it onto the point where both eyes meet.
- Glue pink brads to the bottom corners of each eye. Tada!
Good night every one!
Notes
As this is an original amiguruMEI pattern, please credit this design to her.
You may place a main picture on your website and link back the rest here.
Remember to share a picture of your own kawaii Mr. Murasaki with us!
Wanda H
Monday 28th of August 2023
I’m confused…understandable since this is a new venture for me! Round 2 ends with 12 stitches but Round 3 tells me to (inc, sc 1) around and then end up with 18. If I inc, that’s 2 stitches then sc 1, that’s another stitch. That means in the first two stitches of the original 12 stitches, I already have 3 stitches! How will that row equal 18 when I’m finished?
Craft Passion
Tuesday 29th of August 2023
Maybe you are new in this, let me explained. When the instruction says "(inc, sc 1) around" it literally means that you will be doing (inc, sc 1) repeatedly until you completed that round. so, the instruction is telling you to increase 1 st in every 2 sts to become 3 sts, and you will be doing this for 6 repeats, so 3 x 6 will give you 18 sts in total for round 3. You may read our How To Crochet Crochet Animal Amigurumi for further information.
Marie McGuire
Friday 14th of July 2023
I’m making Amigurumis for charity and Mr. Murasaki is perfect for any age. Your instructions were perfect. Thank you for sharing
Ben Deschodt
Monday 8th of August 2022
My name is Ben and I am 9 years old and from South Africa. I made the owl today and it came out amazing. He's so cute. Thank you for the pattern.
Annette
Thursday 15th of July 2021
I have just made Mrr Murasaki and I am in love. Excellent written information. Thank you for sharing
Anna
Wednesday 9th of January 2019
This little owl is just the cutest! It works up quickly so I might just make a little family of them. With a #3 Light yarn and a 3mm hook mine stands at 2 1/2". Thank you for sharing.