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I crocheted these amigurumi owls for kc, who has received them, so now I can post this photo! 
These were so fun to make! Although I learned to crochet for granny squares, amigurumi are probably the second reason I learned crochet. I had a bit of a false start due to not knowing how to crochet in the round without creating a seam–so the mama owl here is actually my second attempt and looks way better than the first.
I had trouble finding safety eyes (as recommended in the book) locally, and at the time I didn’t think of getting them online (where I’ve since learned they are plentiful), so I used shiny black buttons for the eyes. I was definitely having Coraline flashbacks while sewing them on, though. (“Black is traditional!”)
The pattern is Baby Owl and Her Mommy from Amigurumi World: Seriously Cute Crochet. I used Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice in Beige (body), Chocolate (head), Honey (eyes), and Rust (beak). I do like the color selection of this yarn line (all jokes about Wheel of Fortune aside, hehe), and the yarn is quite soft. However, I found it splitty for crochet. But it could just be the way I crochet, as my tension seems somewhat loose. I used a US G/6 (4mm) hook, polyester fiberfill for stuffing, and the buttons came from a random bag o’ buttons that I got from Michaels craft store.
These were so very fun, and I definitely plan to make more in the future.
oh my goodness, those owls are adorable!! Love them!
Thanks!
Argh!
The whole reason I wanted to learn to knit was so I could make toys like this! Too late I discover that all the cute toys are amigurumi!!
*sigh*
Someday…