Crochet Snowy Owl “Hedwig”

Inspired by Harry Potter’s loyal owl

Crochet lovers and Potter fans alike will fall for this adorable snowy owl. Hedwig, inspired by Harry Potter’s beloved companion, is made from soft chenille yarn for a cuddly, plush finish.

Perfect as a nursery gift, home décor or even with a built-in music box – this crochet owl pattern combines creativity and comfort. Worked in continuous rounds with detailed embroidery and golden safety eyes, she captures the magic of Hedwig perfectly.

Required Materials

Schachenmayr Catania – Anthracite No. 429 & No. 106 (approx. 10 g)
Schachenmayr Merino Extrafine – Passion melange No. 127 (approx. 20 g) & Gold melange No. 126 (approx. 30 g)
Yarn Art Dolce Baby – White No. 80301 (approx. 150 g)
Scheepjes Maxi Sweet Treat – Black No. 110
Crochet hooks 2.0 mm, 3.0 mm, 4.0 mm
“Stork” embroidery scissors
Tapestry needles
Gold safety eyes (6 mm diameter)
Stuffing fiberfill
Stitch markers
Pins

Tips

You’ll work the owl in continuous spiral rounds. Make sure your stitches are tight so the stuffing doesn’t show through, and fill as you go to keep the shape even.

Abbreviations

ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec = decrease (sc 2 together)
turning ch = turning chain
rnd = round
row = row
To fasten off invisibly: pull the yarn through the next stitch and back through the back loop of the last stitch.
( ) × n = repeat the sequence in brackets the indicated number of times.

Step 1: Crochet the legs

With Yarn Art Dolce Baby White and a 4 mm hook

Rnd 1: ch 2, work 6 sc in 1st ch (6)

Rnd 2: inc in each st around (12)

Rnd 3: sc in each st (12)

Fasten off the first leg invisibly.

Do not cut the yarn on the second leg – you’ll join them next. Setze hier deinen Markierer. Es geht direkt mit dem Körper weiter.

Step 2: Join the legs

Ch 6.

Attach the first leg and crochet around as follows: 12 sc on first leg, 1 sc in each of the 6 chains, 12 sc on second leg, 1 sc in each of the 6 chains (36).

Place a stitch marker – the next round starts the body.

Step 3: Body

Rnd 1: inc, 4 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 6 sc (42)

Rnd 2–3: 42 sc

Rnd 4: 11 sc, (inc, 2 sc) × 5, inc, 15 sc (48)

Rnd 5–18: 48 sc

Rnd 19: (dec, 14 sc) × 3 (45)

Rnd 20: 45 sc

Rnd 21: (dec, 13 sc) × 3 (42)

Rnd 22: 42 sc

Rnd 23: (dec, 12 sc) × 3 (39)

Rnd 24: 39 sc

Rnd 25: (dec, 11 sc) × 3 (36)

Rnd 26–28: 36 sc

Rnd 29: (5 sc, inc) × 6 (42)

Rnd 30: (6 sc, inc) × 6 (48) Rnd 31–37: 48 sc

Insert the eyes between rounds 35 and 36 with 7 stitches between them, centred on the front – the increases from rnd 4 mark the belly.

Rnd 38: (dec, 6 sc) × 6 (42)

Rnd 39: (dec, 5 sc) × 6 (36)

Rnd 40: (dec, 4 sc) × 6 (30)

Rnd 41: (dec, 3 sc) × 6 (24)

Rnd 42: (dec, 2 sc) × 6 (18)

Rnd 43: (dec, 1 sc) × 6 (12)

Rnd 44: 6 dec (6)

Cut the yarn, thread it through the front loops of the last round, pull tight to close and weave in the end inside the body.

Step 4: Shape the eyes and embroider eyelids

Using Schachenmayr Catania White, bring the thread out close to the right eye, guide it under the eye and insert it again close to the left eye.

Bring both ends out of the same stitch at the back of the head, pull tight to create a gentle indent, tie securely and weave in.

With white chenille yarn, embroider soft diagonal stitches above each eye to form eyelids.

Step 5: Wings

With Yarn Art Dolce Baby White + Scheepjes Maxi Sweet Treat Black, hook 4 mm:

Rnd 1: ch 2, 6 sc in 1st ch (6)

Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) × 3 (9)

Rnd 3: 9 sc

Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) × 3 (12)

Continue increasing every few rounds until 27 sc (see original pattern).

Work rnd 12–17: 27 sc each round.

Rnd 18: (dec, 7 sc) × 3 (24)

Rnd 19: (dec, 6 sc) × 3 (21)

Rnd 20: 21 sc

Rnd 21: (dec, 5 sc) × 3 (18)

Rnd 22: 18 sc.

Flatten the opening and join opposite stitches with 9 sc. Leave a long tail.

Make a second wing and sew both slightly angled at the sides around rounds 27–28.

Step 6: Beak

With Schachenmayr Catania Anthracite, hook 2 mm

Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)

Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) × 3 (9)

Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc) × 3 (12)

Flatten, join opposite stitches with 6 sc, leave a long tail and sew the beak 2 rounds below the eyes.

Schritt 7: Tail feathers

With white chenille yarn and black Sweet Treat, hook 4 mm

Each strand: ch 9, work 8 sc back from 2nd ch.

Make 4 strands, then without turning continue:

ch 1, 2 sc in each strand, turning ch (8).

Row 2: dec, 4 sc, dec (6).

Row 3: 1 sc, (chain strand, skip 1 st, 1 sc in front loop) × 2, make another strand, skip 1, 1 sc, turning ch (6).

Row 4: 1 sc, 4 sc in back loops, 1 sc (6).

Leave a long tail and sew the tail centre back at round 7 of the body.

Step 8: Toes

With Catania White, hook 2 mm

Es werden zunächst die Zehen gehäkelt und später miteinander verbunden.

Crochet 3 toes:

Rnd 1 6 sc in magic ring (6);

Rnd 2 (1 sc, inc) × 3 (9);

Rnd 3–5 9 sc.

Finish off the first two toes invisibly; keep the third attached for joining.

Step 9: Join the toes

Join the toes as follows:

5 sc on 1st toe, 9 sc around 2nd, 4 sc on 1st, 6 sc on 3rd (27).

Continue working rounds following the pattern until foot shape is complete; close through front loops and pull tight.

Step 10: Feet

With Catania White, hook 2 mm

Join the toes as follows: 5 sc on 1st toe, 9 sc around 2nd, 4 sc on 1st, 6 sc on 3rd (27).

Continue working rounds following the pattern until foot shape is complete; close through front loops and pull tight.

Step 11: Sew on the beak

Sew the beak two rounds below the eyes.

Step 12: Sew on the wings

Attach the wings slightly angled around round 27–28.

Step 13: Sew on tail feathers

Sew the tail centre back at round 7.

Step 14: Embroider claws and sew on feet

With Anthracite yarn, embroider claws on each toe by wrapping the thread vertically around the first round a few times.

Sew the feet centrally onto the legs.

Step 15: Scarf

With Schachenmayr Merino Extrafine 120 in Passion and Gold, hook 3 mm

Using Passion, ch 9, starting in 2nd ch from hook:

Rows 1–4: (1 sc, 1 dc) × 4, turning ch (8).

Change to Gold and work Rows 5–6 the same.

Alternate colours as in the original pattern (approx. 11 sections).

Finish with Passion Rows 1–4, fasten off and weave in ends.

Add fringe if desired.