Crochet Owl Door Stop - Crafts Ideas

Bring functionality and charm to your home with this adorable crochet owl door stop. With its intricate design, featuring large expressive eyes, a floral accent, and textured feathers, this owl is as decorative as it is practical. Its sturdy build ensures that it can effectively hold doors open while adding a cozy and whimsical touch to any room. Perfect for nature lovers and crochet enthusiasts alike, this owl door stop is a delightful addition to your decor.

Handmade Crochet Owl Door Stop for a Functional Decor

This crochet owl door stop combines practicality with style, making it a must-have for your home. The detailed pattern, including the owl’s wings, beak, and flower embellishment, makes it a standout piece that not only holds doors in place but also adds character to your space.

Pattern Here

Materials Needed:

Multicolor yarn (for the owl’s body)
White yarn (for eyes and feathers)
Black yarn (for wings)
Orange yarn (for the beak and feet)
Pink yarn (for the flower)
Crochet hook (size 3.0 mm or suitable for your yarn)
Safety eyes (18 mm or similar size)
Fiberfill stuffing
Weights (e.g., small bag of rice or pebbles) to make it a door stop
Yarn needle
Stitch marker (optional)
Scissors

Abbreviations:

MR: Magic Ring
CH: Chain
SC: Single Crochet
HDC: Half Double Crochet
DC: Double Crochet
TR: Treble Crochet
INC: Increase (2 SC in the next stitch)
DEC: Decrease (SC 2 together)
SL ST: Slip Stitch
FO: Fasten Off

Step 1: Body (Main Part)

Round 1: With multicolor yarn, make a magic ring and work 6 SC into the ring. (6 stitches)
Round 2: INC in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
Round 3: SC in the next stitch, INC in the next stitch, repeat around. (18 stitches)
Round 4: SC in the next 2 stitches, INC in the next stitch, repeat around. (24 stitches)
Round 5: SC in the next 3 stitches, INC in the next stitch, repeat around. (30 stitches)
Continue increasing until you reach 60 stitches per round.
Rounds 11-25: SC in each stitch around. (60 stitches)
Round 26: SC in the next 8 stitches, DEC, repeat around. (54 stitches)
Round 27: SC in the next 7 stitches, DEC, repeat around. (48 stitches)
Add weights to the bottom and stuff the body with fiberfill as you continue.
Round 28: SC in the next 6 stitches, DEC, repeat around. (42 stitches)
Round 29: SC in the next 5 stitches, DEC, repeat around. (36 stitches)
Round 30: SC in the next 4 stitches, DEC, repeat around. (30 stitches)
FO, leaving a tail. Weave the hole closed securely.

Step 2: Wings (Make 2)

Round 1: With black yarn, make a magic ring and work 6 SC into the ring. (6 stitches)
Round 2: INC in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
Round 3: SC in the next stitch, INC in the next stitch, repeat around. (18 stitches)
Rounds 4-7: SC in each stitch around. (18 stitches)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the wings to the sides of the body.

Step 3: Eyes (Make 2)

Round 1: With white yarn, make a magic ring and work 6 SC into the ring. (6 stitches)
Round 2: INC in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
Round 3: SC in the next stitch, INC in the next stitch, repeat around. (18 stitches)
Round 4: SC in the next 2 stitches, INC in the next stitch, repeat around. (24 stitches)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Attach safety eyes to the center of each white eye piece and sew to the body.

Step 4: Beak

Round 1: With orange yarn, make a magic ring and work 4 SC into the ring. (4 stitches)
Round 2: INC in each stitch around. (8 stitches)
Rounds 3-4: SC in each stitch around. (8 stitches)
FO, leaving a long tail. Sew the beak just below the eyes.

Step 5: Feet (Make 2)

Round 1: With orange yarn, make a magic ring and work 6 SC into the ring. (6 stitches)
Round 2: INC in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
Rounds 3-5: SC in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
FO, leaving a long tail. Lightly stuff and sew the feet to the bottom of the body.

Step 6: Feathers

Row 1: With white yarn, CH 5.
Row 2: Starting from the second CH, work SC, HDC, DC, and TR across. (4 stitches)
FO, leaving a long tail. Make multiple feathers and sew them in rows to the front of the body for a textured effect.

Step 7: Flower (Optional)

Round 1: With pink yarn, make a magic ring and work CH 3, SL ST into the ring, repeat 5 times to form 5 petals.
FO, leaving a tail. Sew the flower to one ear.

Final Assembly

Attach the handle to the top of the owl if desired, crocheting or sewing it securely.
Weave in all loose ends and trim excess yarn for a neat finish.

Your Crochet Owl Door Stop is now complete! This functional and charming piece is ready to decorate your home while keeping doors in place. Enjoy!