Crochet Owl Stitch Marker Keychain

By: Sarah Zimmerman from repeatcrafterme.com

By: Sarah Zimmerman from repeatcrafterme.com

From the Designer: "Hoooo loves Gosadi?! We do! Gosadi is game changer for pattern designers and makers like me so what better way to celebrate the launch of their program than with an adorable amigurumi owl keychain that you can carry with you at all times! I received these stitch markers from the Gosadi swag bag at the Prime Publishing networking event at h+h Americas. I knew I needed these stitch markers handy at any moment. I created a little crochet owl that is holding on to them with its tiny talons! And with a keychain secured to the top of the owl, I can attach it to my purse or car keys. Cute, convenient, and a conversation starter!"

Easy

Crochet HookG/6 or 4 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Materials List

Worsted weight yarn in colors pink, purple, white, and yellow
Gosadi Stitch Markers (or any stitch markers that you love!)
Two 9mm black safety eyes
Size G Crochet Hook
Polyfil Fiber Stuffing
Tapestry Needle
Key Ring

Instructions

Crochet Owl

Starting with pink yarn: Magic Ring chain 1 and make 6 SC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (12 SC)
Round 3: 2 SC in first, SC in next, repeat around, join, chain 1 (18 SC)
Round 4-7: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (18 SC) join in purple yarn, fasten off pink
Round 8-11: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (18 SC)
Fasten off after round 11
Attach eyes and stitch on nose before closing top of owl.

Eyes (make 2)

With white yarn: Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 6 SC in ring, join, fasten off.
Add black safety eye to the middle of each white crocheted eye.
Stitch eyes onto front of owl where pink and purple colors meet.
Stitch on triangle owl nose with yellow yarn and tapestry needle.
Stuff owl with polyfill and whip stitch the top of the head closed with loose end and tapestry needle.
Attach key ring to the top of the owl head.

Owl Wings (make 2)

Chain 6, SC in second chain from hook, HDC in next, DC in remaining chains, fasten off and sew wings to either side of owl body.
With yellow yarn, attach stitch markers to the bottom of the owl body to look like tiny talons. The stitch markers can stay there for decoration, or you can add a clasp so they are removable and useable!