Crochet Owl Coasters

Looking for a fun and easy crochet project? These adorable crochet owl coasters are quick to make and perfect for beginners.

With a simple pattern, you can create charming coasters that make great gifts for friends and family.

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Skill Level : Easy

Makes: 1 crochet owl coaster

Author :Harriet

#2 fine (sport, baby, 5ply) 100% cotton or cotton blend yarn with 16 - 18 WPI wraps per inch in the following colors:
Color A, green (belly) -14.2 yards (13 meters) to be worked double-stranded
Color B, orange (beak/feet) - 8.75 yards (8 meters) to be worked double-stranded
Color C, pink (body) - 24 yards (22 meters) to be worked double-stranded
Color D, white (eyes) - 4.3 yards (4 meters) to be worked single-stranded
Color E, black (eye detail) - 1 yards (1 meter) to be worked single-stranded

The gauge for this pattern is the 1st two rounds of the pattern should measure about 2.5 inches 6.35cm) in diameter, using two strands of yarn and 4.5mm hook.

These owl coasters measure about 4 inches (10cm) wide - this does not include the wings and is about 4.5 inches (11.5cm) long.

2dcCl - YO, insert hk in st, YO, pull up lp (3 lps on hk), YO, pull through 2 lps (2 lps on hk), YO, insert hook in same st, YO, pull up lp (4 lps on hk), Yo pull through 2 lps (3 lps on hk), YO, pull through all lps on hk.
3dcCl - YO, insert hk in st, YO, pull up loop (3lps on hk), YO, pull through 2 lps (2 lps on hk), YO, insert hook in same st, YO, pull up lp (4 lps on hk), YO, pull through 2 lps (3 lps on hk), YO, pull up a lp (5 lps on hk), YO pull through 2 lps (4 lps on hook), YO pull through all loops on hk.

The pattern is worked with two strands of yarn, except the eyes are worked in a single strand.

Rnd 1, col A, use double strand of yarn and 4.5mm hk - MR, ch3 (counts as dc), 11 dc into ring, sl st into top of ch-3 to join, pull yarn tail tight to close the circle. [12dc]
Rnd 2, work sts into sps between the sts - Sl st into next sp between sts, ch3 (counts as dc), 1dc, ch1 in same space as ch-3 ( count the ch-3, 1dc, ch1 as a 2dcCL), (2dcCl, ch1) in each of the next 4-sps, change to yarn col B and make a 3dcCl and ch1 (for the beak), change back to col A, make (2dcCl, ch1) in each of the next 6-sps, sl st into top of ch-3 to join, ch1, cut yarn, fasten off, and weave in ends. [11 sets of 2dcCL sts and 1 x 3dcCl]
Rnd 3, col C - Slip stitch yarn into the 3rd ch-1 sp to the right of the beak. Ch3 (counts as dc), 2dc in the same sp as ch-3, make 3dc in each of the next 11 ch-1 sps, sl st into to top of ch-3 to join. [36dc]
Rnd 4 - Ch1 (not counted as a st), 1sc in same sp as ch-1, 1sc in next st, sk 1-st, 1hdc in next, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next st, (1dc, 1tr, ch1, 1tr, 1dc) in next, sk 1-st, 1sc in next (should be centered above beak), sk 1-st, (1dc, 1tr, ch1, 1tr, 1dc) in next, 1dc in next st, 2dc in next st, 1hdc in next, sk 1-st, 1sc in next 2-sts, (1sc, ch6, 1sc, ch7, 1sc, ch6, 1sc) in next st, 1sc in next 17-sts, (1sc, ch6, 1sc, ch7, 1sc, ch6, 1sc) in next st, sl st into 1st sc to join, cut yarn fasten, off weave in ends. [29sc, 2hdc, 10dc, 4tr, 2 x ch-1, 4 x ch-6, 2 x ch- 7]

Rnd 1, color B, the feet are worked in the 6th st counted from under each wing - Sl st yarn into the 6th st, ch3, make 2dc into same space, ch3, sl st into same sp, ch1, cut yarn, fasten off, weave in ends. Repeat for the other foot. [2 x ch-3, 2dc in each rnd]

Rnd 1, col D, use a single strand of yarn, 3.5mm hk - MR, ch3 (counts as dc), make 11 dc, sl st into top of ch-3 to join, pull yarn tail tight to close ring, cut yarn, leave a long tail for sewing, fasten off and weave in starting yarn tail. [12dc
Rnd 2, col E, eye detail - Insert hk between any st along the inside edge and make 6 sl sts around the circle, cut yarn, fasten off, and knot the two yarn tails at the back of the eye, trim of excess yarn. [6 sl sts]

Sew the eyes to the head using the long yarn tail yarn. Position the eyes on either side of the beak and in round three of the body.