What you need
4 50g balls of ( Panda Swansea)
6mm needles
Small amount of toy fill .
Instructions
If you’re a fan of Harry Potter, you’ll love this free knitting pattern for a Hedwig Owl! This iconic character from J.K. Rowling’s beloved series is a favorite among fans young and old. With this knitting pattern, you can create your own fluffy white owl to keep you company while you read your favorite Harry Potter books.
This pattern is perfect for knitters of all skill levels. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced knitter, you’ll be able to follow along with the easy-to-read instructions and create a beautiful owl in no time.
The finished product is an adorable and realistic-looking owl that is sure to bring a smile to your face. The owl measures approximately 10 inches tall and 6 inches wide, making it the perfect size for displaying on a bookshelf or desk.
Begin at the bottom
Using 2 strands of yarn
Cast on 30 stitches
Using garter stitch throughout
Knit one row into the back of each stitch
Knit 4 rows
( knit 3 knit twice into next stitch ) to the end (37 )
Knit 12 rows
(Knit 3 knit 2 tog) to the end (30)
Knit 4 rows
(Knit 3 knit 2 tog) to the end. (24)
(knit 3 knit 2 tog ) to last 4 stitches knit 4. (20)
Knit 6 rows
(Knit 2 knit 2 tog ) to the end ( 16)
Knit 1 row
Thread yarn through stitches and fasten off
Leave the bottom open and stitch up the side
Fasten off and secure
Fill with wadding nice and firm.stitch around the bottom and secure .
Make 2 ( wings )
Cast on 3 stitches
knit 1 row
Knit twice into 1 st and last st (5 )
Knit one row
Knit twice into 1st abc last stitch. ( 7 )
Knit 1 row
Knit twice into the 1 st and last st ( 9 )
Knit 4 rows
Knit twice into first st (10 )
Knit 1 row
Knit 2 tog 1st and last st (8 )
Knit 1 row
Knit 2 tog 1st and last st (6)
Cast
Use white or cream felt for the surrounds of the eyes and tan felt for the beak.
I used teddy eyes for the inner eye but you could use felt or a bead.
What do you think?
This is adorable. Knitted up quickly and everyone who has seen the finished product loved it. Will definitely be making more.