Adorable Owl Crochet Backpack Pattern

by Crafts Ideas 06/09/2024

Creating an owl crochet backpack is a delightful and practical project, perfect for both kids and adults who adore whimsical accessories. This backpack features an adorable owl design with detailed wings, large eyes, and soft pastel colors, making it both functional and charming.

To crochet this owl backpack, you’ll need some basic crochet skills and a selection of yarns in soft, complementary colors. This project is ideal for intermediate crocheters who enjoy working with amigurumi techniques and creating detailed embellishments.

Pattern Here

Materials Needed:

Yarn: Worsted weight in pink, white, beige, and black
Crochet hook: Size G/4.0mm
Yarn needle
Scissors
Stitch markers
2 large safety eyes or black buttons
Fiberfill stuffing
Backpack lining fabric (optional)
Zipper or drawstring closure (optional)

Abbreviations:

ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
inc: increase (2 stitches in the same stitch)
dec: decrease (single crochet two stitches together)

Pattern:

Main Backpack Body (Pink)
- Round 1: With pink yarn, make a magic ring, ch 1, and work 8 sc into the ring. Join with sl st. (8 sts)
- Round 2: Ch 1, inc in each st around. Join with sl st. (16 sts)
- Round 3: Ch 1, (sc, inc) around. Join with sl st. (24 sts)
- Continue increasing in this pattern until you reach a diameter of approximately 8-10 inches for the base.
- Work even in sc for the height of the backpack (about 10-12 inches), join with sl st, and fasten off.
Backpack Flap (Pink)
- Ch 20 (or width of your backpack top), sc in 2nd ch from hook and across.
- Rows 1-8: Ch 1, turn, sc across.
- Fasten off and attach to the back of the backpack with sl st or sewing.
Straps (Pink)
- Make 2 straps: Ch 80, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across.
- Rows 1-2: Ch 1, turn, sc across.
- Fasten off and attach to the top and bottom of the back of the backpack.
Owl Applique
- Head (White and Pink)
  - With white yarn, make a magic ring, ch 1, work 10 sc into the ring. Join with sl st. (10 sts)
  - Round 2: Ch 1, inc in each st around. Join with sl st. (20 sts)
  - Round 3: Ch 1, (sc, inc) around. Join with sl st. (30 sts)
  - Continue increasing until the head is about 5-6 inches in diameter.
  - Switch to pink yarn, work 2 rounds even, fasten off.
- Eyes (White and Black)
  - Make 2: With white yarn, make a magic ring, ch 1, work 10 sc into the ring. Join with sl st. (10 sts)
  - Switch to black yarn, work 1 round even, fasten off.
  - Attach safety eyes or sew on black buttons in the center of each eye.
- Beak (Beige)
  - With beige yarn, ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Fasten off.
Wings (Pink)
- Make 2: With pink yarn, ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across.
- Rows 1-6: Ch 1, turn, sc across.
- Fasten off.
Feet (Beige)
- Make 2: With beige yarn, make a magic ring, ch 1, work 6 sc into the ring. Join with sl st. (6 sts)
- Round 2: Ch 1, (sc, inc) around. Join with sl st. (9 sts)
- Work 2 rounds even, fasten off.

Assembly:

Stuff the owl head with fiberfill and sew onto the front of the backpack.
Attach the eyes, beak, wings, and feet to the owl head using a yarn needle and matching yarn.
Sew the backpack straps and flap in place.
Add any desired closure, such as a zipper or drawstring, to secure the backpack.