(Designer Note: If making the graduation owl WITH cap, only make 1 ear. If making the owl WITHOUT cap, then make 2 ears ).
With 2.50mm hook and colour A
Make a magic ring.
1. 5sc into MR. (5)
2. 2 sc into each st (10)
3. 10 sc (10)
4. *1sc, inc* x
5 (15) 5. 15 sc (15)
6. *2sc, inc* x 5 ( 20)
7. *3sc, inc* x5 (25)
8. 25 sc (25)
9. * 4sc, inc* x5 (30)
10. * 5sc, inc* x5 (35)
11. 35 sc (35)
12. 35 sc (35)
13. * 5sc, dec* x5 (30)
14. 30 sc (30)
15. 30 sc (30) Fasten off leaving a long tail to attach to owl.
*Do NOT stuff*.
Add Tassels to tips of ears.
Chest Feathers – (Crocodile stitch version)
Designer Note: “Crocodile stitch is not an easy stitch to explain in writing, but I have tried my best to break it down. Below, you will find my written instructions for the crocodile stitch chest feathers. If you are not familiar with this stitch, or are more a “visual “ learner, there are many, many video tutorials available on Youtube.
May I suggest you watch a few first, to familiarize yourself with the stitch, before following my written instructions. A particular favourite of mine can be found here, by “Girlybunches” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcSWssHJb14 but I suggest you watch a few videos, you might find a tutorial YOU prefer. IF you still not grasp the crocodile stitch, then do not worry, I will also include an alternative method to make the chest feathers. You may find this easier.
CROCODILE STITCH VERSION
Using 2.50mm hook and colour A
1. Ch 10. Dc in 4th ch from hook. Ch1, skip 2, 2dc in next st. Ch1, skip 2, 2dc in last st.
2. Ch3, (counts as 1st dc) then place 4 more dc around the first dc post (from the top – down) ch1, (now working UP the 2nd post (which is the other half of the scale) work 5dc (from the bottom of the post to top). Sl.st between the next set of 2 posts (this will anchor your scale down). You now have one complete scale !!
Working in the NEXT set of 2 posts, place 5dc around the first dc post, ch1, rotate your work around to gain easier access to the 2nd post, and place 5 dc around the 2nd post (working from the bottom to the top). 2 scales complete !!
3. (inc. row) ch3, then work 1 dc into the same st. ch1, work 2 dc into the centre of the scale.
Ch1, work 2 dc in between the NEXT 2 posts (which are situated BETWEEN the 2 scales), Ch1, place 2dc in the centre of the NEXT scale, ch1, place 2dc in the 3rd ch the ch3 from the 1st scale. (you should have 5 sets of 2 posts).
4. Ch3, and place 4 more dc around the 1st post. Ch1, now working UP the 2 nd post, place 5dc. Sl.st BETWEEN the NEXT set of 2 posts. Working around the NEXT set of 2 posts, place 5dc DOWN the 1st post, ch1, then place 5dc UP the 2ns post. Sl.st BETWEEN the NEXT 2 posts. Working around last set f 2 posts , place 5 dc DOWN the first post, ch1, then place 5 dc UP the 2nd post.
*REMEMBER* each inc. row will add one more extra scale to your row. With that in mind, continue in this manner, repeating rows 3 and 4 until you have 5 rows of completed scales. (the last row should have 6 scales).
Fasten off leaving a long tail for attaching to chest. Or use a matching sewing thread.
Sew in place on chest of owl, with the top row of scales placed JUST underneath the neck ruffles.
Alternative Chest Feathers – (Scallops)
For this method, we will work individual rows of scallops.
Row 1 will have 2 scallops, row 2 will have 3 scallops, row 3 will have 4 scallops etc…
Set of 2 Scallops U
sing 2.50mm hook and colour A
Ch 10. Sc in 2nd chain from hook, and in each st. across. (9)
Turn, ch1.
Sc in same st. * skip nxt st, 5dc in next st, skip nxt st, sc in nxt st*. Repeat from * to * 1 more time. Fasten off. Leave a long tail to attach to body.
Set of 3 scallops
Ch 14. Sc in 2nd chain from hook and in each st across. (13)
Turn, ch1.
Sc in same st. *skip nxt st, 5dc in next st, skip nxt st, sc in nxt st *. Repeat from * to * 2 more times. Fasten off. Leave a long tail to attach to body.
Set of 4 scallops
Ch 18. Sc in 2nd chain from hook and in each st across. (17)
Turn , ch1.
Sc in same st. *Skip next st. 5dc in next st, skip next st, sc in nxt st*. Repeat from * to * 3 more times. Fasten off. Leave a long tail to attach to body.
Set of 5 scallops
Ch 22. Sc in 2nd chain from hook and in each st across. (21)
Turn, ch 1.
Sc in same st. * skip next st, 5dc in next st, skip next st, sc in nxt st *. Repeat from * to * 4 more times. Fasten off. Leave a long tail for attaching to body.
Set of 6 scallops
Ch 26. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each st across. (25)
Turn, ch1.
Sc in same st. *skip nxt st, 5dc in nxt st, skip nxt st, sc in nxt st* . repeat from * to * 5 more times. Fasten off. Leave a long tail for attaching to body.
*If you feel like u need to add more rows of feathers, simply chain multiples of 4 + 2.
So a row of 7 scallops you would chain 30
A row of 8 scallops you would chain 34 etc…
Arrange and pin your individual rows of feathers to the owls chest. Placing the top row JUST underneath the neck ruffles, and SLIGHLY overlapping each row (as shown in above picture).
Toes – Make 3
Using a 2.50mm hook and colour ORANGE
Make a Magic Ring.
1. 6sc into MR (6)
2. 2sc into each st. (12)
3 -10 12 sc for 8 rounds (12)
Fasten off.
Place 2 toes side by side . join with 4sc. Fasten off.
Count 2 sts from join, and in the 3rd stitch, join the next toe with 4 sc. Fasten off.
*Your 3 toes should all now be joined together and sittng side by side*.
STUFF TOES.
