If you enjoy creating small, meaningful crochet projects, a crochet snowy owl is a wonderful choice. Inspired by the beauty of winter wildlife, this adorable owl design is perfect for anyone who loves crochet animals and soft plush toys. With its round body, gentle expression, and fluffy texture, a snowy owl plush makes a charming handmade gift or a lovely addition to your amigurumi collection.

Crocheting animal figures is not just about following a pattern; it’s about bringing personality to yarn. Snowy owls, known for their calm and elegant appearance, translate beautifully into crochet form. Whether you are crafting for yourself, a child, or for handmade sales, this project feels both relaxing and rewarding.

Crochet snowy owl plush pattern

A well-designed crochet owl plush pattern usually focuses on simple shapes and basic stitches, making it accessible even for beginners. Most snowy owl designs are worked in continuous rounds, helping you practice consistency and stitch control without complicated techniques. At the same time, experienced crocheters can enjoy adding personal touches such as different eye styles, embroidery details, or textured yarns.

Another reason owl patterns are so popular is their versatility. You can adjust the size easily by changing yarn weight or hook size, turning a tiny owl into a palm-sized plush or a slightly larger decorative piece. This flexibility makes crochet owl projects ideal for christmas gift-giving, nursery décor, or seasonal winter themes.

Handmade crochet animals have a special charm that store-bought toys often lack. Each piece carries time, care, and creativity. A crochet snowy owl plush, with its soft white tones and cute proportions, fits perfectly into this world. It pairs beautifully with other animal amigurumi, especially winter-themed creations.

Designer: beccis_plushies

Materials for snowy owl:

Suggest yarn:
(#3 light worsted yarn)
Alize softy plus
– White
(#2 fine weight cotton yarn)
Yarnart jeans
– Brown
– Red
• Black acrylic yarn for beak
• 5mm crochet hook
• 3mm crochet hook
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Stuffing
• Stitch marker
• 4mm safety eyes
• Optional: hot glue gun

Abbreviations:

BO: bobble stitch (4 unfinished double crochet, 5 loops on hook)
BLO: back loop only
ch: chain
dec: decrease
inc: increase
MR: magic ring
sc: single crochet
slst: slip stitch
st: stitch
F/O: fasten off

Body

With white yarn and 5mm hook.
R1: 8 sc in MR (8)
R2: incx8 (16)
R3: (sc,inc)x8 (24)
R4: (2sc,inc)x8 (32)
R5-11: sc around *7 rounds* (32)
R12: BLO, (2sc,dec)x8 (24)
R13: (sc,dec)x8 (16)
Place safety eyes between R7-R8, about 3st apart & stuff firmly.
R14: dec x8 (8)
F/O and sew the hole closed.
Embroider the beak between the eyes vertically.

Wings

With white yarn & 5mm hook.
R1: 4 sc in MR (4)
R2: (sc,inc)x2 (6)
R3-R4: sc around *2 rounds* (6)
R5: Fold the wing in half and make 3 sc through both halves, do not stuff (3)
F/O and leave a tail for sewing.
Sew the wings to each side of the body between R7 and R11.
Make sure they sit sligtly diagonally, with the back part starting at R7 and the front part ending at R10- about 3 stitches away from each eye (see photos for reference).
If the wings stick out too much, you can sew them closer to the body to flatten them a bit.

Legs

With brown yarn & 3mm hook.
Insert your hook into a front loop of R12 of the body and pull a loop, ch 1, (BO, slst into the same st of the body, slst in the next st of the body)x3
F/O and leave a tail for shaping.
Using your darning needle, insert it into the back of the first BO, pull tight to form a triangle shape, and weave in all ends, repeat on the other side of the body.

Scarf

With red yarn & 3mm hook.
R1: Make a slip knot and ch81 (or the length you need for your owl)
R2: Start in the 2nd ch from hook, 80 hdc down the ch (80)
F/O and weave in ends.
Wrap around the neck and tie loosely.

Ear pads *make 2*

With red yarn and 3mm hook:
R1: 5 sc in MR (5)
R2: inc x5 (10)
R3: (sc,inc)x5 (15)
R4: sc around = 15
R5: BLO, sc around =15
R6: (sc,dec)x5 (10)
R7: dec x5 (5)
No need to stuff, fasten off and sew the hole closed, weave in all ends.

Headband

With red yarn and 3mm hook:
Insert your hook into a front loop of R5 of one ear pad and pull a loop, ch 19 (you can adjust the length here if needed), slst into a front loop of R5 of the other ear pad, slst into the next st of the ear pad, slst down the ch and slst into the next st of the first ear pad.
Sew or glue the earmuffs yo your owl’s head.

This super snowy owl amigurumi is ready, happy new year!