Materials needed: small amount of 4 ply (ww) yarn, for body, eyes, wings and wing trim, and feet (I used Yarn Bee's Cameo ivory for the body and wings referred to in pattern as main color, Yarn Bee's Cameo black for the eye rings, Caron Simply Soft Shadows pearl frost for wing trim, and Caron Simply Soft mango for the feet) size 3 crochet thread for beak (I used Senso Metallics black) "G" hook "C" hook stitch markers Darning needle 2 post eyes (I used the snap on post and back type eyes, don't know what they're typically called.) fiberfill for stuffing Abbreviations used: sc = single crochet st = stitch ss = slip stitch inc = increase (do 2 single crochets in one stitch) dec = decrease ( insert hook into first stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, insert hook into the next stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through the two loops on your hook) Body: (make one) As amigurumi is made in spirals, do not join rounds. Use a stitch marker or a piece of thread or yarn to mark the end of your rounds. With "G" hook, and main color: Start 8 sc in a magic ring. (8 sc) Rnd 2: *1 sc in first st, 2 sc (inc) in second st* repeat from * to * around. (12 sc) Rnd 3: *1 sc in first 2 st, 2 sc (inc) in third st* repeat from * to * around. (16 sc) Rnd 4: *1 sc in first 3 st, 2 sc (inc) in fourth st* repeat from * to * around. (20 sc) Rnd 5: *1 sc in first 4 st, 2 sc (inc) in fifth st* repeat from * to * around. (24 sc) Rnd 6: *1 sc in first 5 st, 2 sc (inc) in sixth st* repeat from * to * around. (28 sc) Rnd 7: *1 sc in first 6 st, 2 sc (inc) in seventh st* repeat from * to * around. (32 sc) Rnd 8: *1 sc in first 7 st, 2 sc (inc) in eighth st* repeat from * to * around. (36 sc) Rnd 9: *1 sc in first 8 st, 2 sc (inc) in nineth st* repeat from * to * around. (40 sc) Rnds 10 - 12: work even (40 sc) Rnd 13: *sc first 2 st together (dec), sc in the next 3 st* repeat from * to * around ( 32 sc) Rnd 14: *sc first 2 st together (dec), sc in the next 2 st* repeat from * to * around ( 24 sc) Rnd 15: *sc first 2 st together (dec), sc in the next st* repeat from * to * around ( 16 sc) Rnd 16: *sc first 2 st together (dec)* repeat from * to * around. (8 sc) ss in next st and fasten off, leaving a long tail for closing and sewing. Wings: (make two) With "G" hook, and main color: Work 8 sc in a magic ring (8 sc) Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around (16 sc) Rnd 3: * 1 sc in the first st, 2 sc in next (inc)* repeat from * to * around (24 sc) Rnd 4: work even (24 sc) ss into next st, and fasten off Rnd 5: attach new color in any st and work even around (24 sc) ss in next st and fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Fold wing circle in half and sew edges together. Do not cut yarn, you'll use the remainder to sew the wing onto the body of the owlet. Eye Rings: (make 2) With "G" hook, and eye color: Make 6 sc in a magic ring, join with a ss and fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing eye rings to body. Beak: (make 1) With "C" hook, and size 3 hook: Make 4 sc in a magic ring. Rnd 2: *sc in first st, 2 sc in next st (inc)* repeat from * to * around. ( 6 sc) Rnd 3: *sc in first 2 st, 2 sc in next st (inc)* repeat from * to * around. ( 8 sc) Rnd 4: *sc in first 3 st, 2 sc in next st (inc)* repeat from * to * around. ( 10 sc) Rnd 5: Work even (10 sc) ss into next st and fasten off, leaving long tail for weaving and sewing. Weave yarn through the last row of stitches and pull to close. Flatten slightly to form beak shape. Feet: (make 2) With "C" hook, and 'feet' color yarn: Start 6 sc in a magic ring. (6 sc) Rnd 2: *1 sc in first st, 2 sc (inc) in second st* repeat from * to * around. (9 sc) Rnd 3 - 4: Work even around (10 sc) Rnd 5: *sc first 2 st together (dec), sc in the next st* repeat from * to * around ( 6 sc) ss into next st, and fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing and weaving. Assembly Instructions: I find it easiest to sew the beaks and eye rings onto the body before stuffing it and sewing it closed. Refering to photo, sew beak in place, then eye rings. Attach the eye posts in the centers of the eye rings. Stuff the body, and weave the lang tail through the last row of stitches, pull tight to close, and sew the tail to secure. Bury thread through the center of the body. Sew the wings onto each side of the body. Fold feet flat, and sew to bottom of the owlet (I placed them at the 3 row from the bottom. Notes: It's also easiest for me to pin my body parts into place before sewing them, to make sure they're balanced and in the correct position. A good tutorial for making a magic ring can be found here: http://crochetme.com/Dec_Jan_0405/reads_round.html If you're not comfortable with using a magic ring, you can also start with the traditional method (chain two and work appropriate numbers of sc into second chain from the hook) but I find it leaves too big a hole for my tastes. I hope you enjoy this pattern, and if you'd care to share photo's of your baby owls, I'd love to see them!

Materials needed: small amount of 4 ply (ww) yarn, for body, eyes, wings and wing trim, and feet (I used Yarn Bee's Cameo ivory for the body and wings referred to in pattern as main color, Yarn Bee's Cameo black for the eye rings, Caron Simply Soft Shadows pearl frost for wing trim, and Caron Simply Soft mango for the feet) size 3 crochet thread for beak (I used Senso Metallics black) "G" hook "C" hook stitch markers Darning needle 2 post eyes (I used the snap on post and back type eyes, don't know what they're typically called.) fiberfill for stuffing Abbreviations used: sc = single crochet st = stitch ss = slip stitch inc = increase (do 2 single crochets in one stitch) dec = decrease ( insert hook into first stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, insert hook into the next stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through the two loops on your hook) Body: (make one) As amigurumi is made in spirals, do not join rounds. Use a stitch marker or a piece of thread or yarn to mark the end of your rounds. With "G" hook, and main color: Start 8 sc in a magic ring. (8 sc) Rnd 2: *1 sc in first st, 2 sc (inc) in second st* repeat from * to * around. (12 sc) Rnd 3: *1 sc in first 2 st, 2 sc (inc) in third st* repeat from * to * around. (16 sc) Rnd 4: *1 sc in first 3 st, 2 sc (inc) in fourth st* repeat from * to * around. (20 sc) Rnd 5: *1 sc in first 4 st, 2 sc (inc) in fifth st* repeat from * to * around. (24 sc) Rnd 6: *1 sc in first 5 st, 2 sc (inc) in sixth st* repeat from * to * around. (28 sc) Rnd 7: *1 sc in first 6 st, 2 sc (inc) in seventh st* repeat from * to * around. (32 sc) Rnd 8: *1 sc in first 7 st, 2 sc (inc) in eighth st* repeat from * to * around. (36 sc) Rnd 9: *1 sc in first 8 st, 2 sc (inc) in nineth st* repeat from * to * around. (40 sc) Rnds 10 - 12: work even (40 sc) Rnd 13: *sc first 2 st together (dec), sc in the next 3 st* repeat from * to * around ( 32 sc) Rnd 14: *sc first 2 st together (dec), sc in the next 2 st* repeat from * to * around ( 24 sc) Rnd 15: *sc first 2 st together (dec), sc in the next st* repeat from * to * around ( 16 sc) Rnd 16: *sc first 2 st together (dec)* repeat from * to * around. (8 sc) ss in next st and fasten off, leaving a long tail for closing and sewing. Wings: (make two) With "G" hook, and main color: Work 8 sc in a magic ring (8 sc) Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around (16 sc) Rnd 3: * 1 sc in the first st, 2 sc in next (inc)* repeat from * to * around (24 sc) Rnd 4: work even (24 sc) ss into next st, and fasten off Rnd 5: attach new color in any st and work even around (24 sc) ss in next st and fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Fold wing circle in half and sew edges together. Do not cut yarn, you'll use the remainder to sew the wing onto the body of the owlet. Eye Rings: (make 2) With "G" hook, and eye color: Make 6 sc in a magic ring, join with a ss and fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing eye rings to body. Beak: (make 1) With "C" hook, and size 3 hook: Make 4 sc in a magic ring. Rnd 2: *sc in first st, 2 sc in next st (inc)* repeat from * to * around. ( 6 sc) Rnd 3: *sc in first 2 st, 2 sc in next st (inc)* repeat from * to * around. ( 8 sc) Rnd 4: *sc in first 3 st, 2 sc in next st (inc)* repeat from * to * around. ( 10 sc) Rnd 5: Work even (10 sc) ss into next st and fasten off, leaving long tail for weaving and sewing. Weave yarn through the last row of stitches and pull to close. Flatten slightly to form beak shape. Feet: (make 2) With "C" hook, and 'feet' color yarn: Start 6 sc in a magic ring. (6 sc) Rnd 2: *1 sc in first st, 2 sc (inc) in second st* repeat from * to * around. (9 sc) Rnd 3 - 4: Work even around (10 sc) Rnd 5: *sc first 2 st together (dec), sc in the next st* repeat from * to * around ( 6 sc) ss into next st, and fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing and weaving. Assembly Instructions: I find it easiest to sew the beaks and eye rings onto the body before stuffing it and sewing it closed. Refering to photo, sew beak in place, then eye rings. Attach the eye posts in the centers of the eye rings. Stuff the body, and weave the lang tail through the last row of stitches, pull tight to close, and sew the tail to secure. Bury thread through the center of the body. Sew the wings onto each side of the body. Fold feet flat, and sew to bottom of the owlet (I placed them at the 3 row from the bottom. Notes: It's also easiest for me to pin my body parts into place before sewing them, to make sure they're balanced and in the correct position. A good tutorial for making a magic ring can be found here: http://crochetme.com/Dec_Jan_0405/reads_round.html If you're not comfortable with using a magic ring, you can also start with the traditional method (chain two and work appropriate numbers of sc into second chain from the hook) but I find it leaves too big a hole for my tastes. I hope you enjoy this pattern, and if you'd care to share photo's of your baby owls, I'd love to see them!

Bulky yarn (I used Bernat Softee Chunky for my baby snow dragon) "G" hook tapestry or darning needle to sew pieces together stitch markers (or a piece of yarn or thread to mark ends of rounds) two post eyes or buttons, or for young children, eyes could be embroidered on fiberfill or stuffing material Abbreviations used: sc = single crochet st = stitch ss = slip stitch inc = increase (do 2 single crochets in one stitch) dec = decrease ( insert hook into first stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, insert hook into the next stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through the two loops on your hook) Head As amigurumi is made in spirals, do not join rounds. Use a stitch marker or a piece of thread or yarn to mark the end of your rounds. Start 6 sc in a magic ring. (6 sc) Rnd 2: 2 sc (inc) in each st around (12 sc) Rnd 3 -6 : work even, no inc or dec (12 sc) Rnd 7: 2 sc (inc) in each of the first 6 st, sc in each of remaining 6 sc (18 sc) (This starts to form the forehead ridge) Rnd 8: sc in each of the first 8 st, 2 sc (inc) in the next 2 st, sc in the remaining 8 st (20 sc) Rnd 9 - 11: work even, no inc or dec (20 sc) Rnd 12: *sc first 2 st together (dec), sc in the next 3 st* repeat from * to * around (16 sc) Rnd 13:*sc first 2 st together (dec), sc in the next 2 st* repeat from * to * around (12 sc) Rnd 14: *sc first 2 st together (dec), sc in the next st* repeat from * to * around (8 sc) ss in next st and fasten off, leaving a long tail for closing and sewing. BODY Start 4 sc in a magic ring. (4 sc) Rnd 2: 2 sc (inc) in each st around (8 sc) Rnd 3 -5 : work even, no inc or dec (8 sc) Rnd 6: *1 sc in first st, 2 sc (inc) in second st* repeat from * to * around. (12 sc) Rnd 7 - 8: work even, no inc or dec (12 sc) Rnd 9: *1 sc in first 2 st, 2 sc (inc) in third st* repeat from * to * around. (16 sc) Rnd 10:*1 sc in first 3 st, 2 sc (inc) in fourth st* repeat from * to * around. (20 sc) Rnd 11: *1 sc in first 4 st, 2 sc (inc) in fifth st* repeat from * to * around. (24 sc) Rnd 12: *1 sc in first 5 st, 2 sc (inc) in sixth st* repeat from * to * around. (28 sc) Rnd 13 - 16: work even, no inc or dec (28 sc) Rnd 17: *sc first 2 st together (dec), sc in the next 5 st* repeat from * to * around ( 24 sc) Rnd 18: *sc first 2 st together (dec), sc in the next 4 st* repeat from * to * around ( 20 sc) Rnd 19:*sc first 2 st together (dec), sc in the next 3 st* repeat from * to * around ( 16 sc) Rnd 20: *sc first 2 st together (dec), sc in the next 2 st* repeat from * to * around ( 12 sc) Rnd 21: *sc first 2 st together (dec)* repeat from * to * around. (6 sc) ss in next st and fasten off, leaving a long tail for closing and sewing. TAIL Start 3 sc in a magic ring (3 sc) Rnd 2: 2 sc (inc) in each st around (6 sc) Rnd 3: work even, no inc or dec (6 sc) Rnd 4: *1 sc in first st, 2 sc (inc) in second st* repeat from * to * around. (9 sc) Rnd 5: work even, no inc or dec (9 sc) Rnd 6: *1 sc in first 2 st, 2 sc (inc) in next st* repeat from * to * around. (12 sc) Rnd 7: work even, no inc or dec (12 sc) Rnd 8: *1 sc in first 3 st, 2 sc (inc) in next st* repeat from * to * around. (15 sc) Rnd 9: work even, no inc or dec (15 sc) Rnd 10: *1 sc in first 4 st, 2 sc (inc) in next st* repeat from * to * around. (18 sc) Rnd 11: work even, no inc or dec (18 sc) Rnd 12: *1 sc in first 5 st, 2 sc (inc) in next st* repeat from * to * around. (21 sc) Rnd 13 - 15: work even, no inc or dec (21 sc) At the end of rnd 15, ss in next st and fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. FEET (Make 2) Start 4 sc in a magic ring. (4 sc) Rnd 2: 2 sc (inc) in each st around (8 sc) Rnd 3: *1 sc in first st, 2 sc (inc) in second st* repeat from * to * around. (12 sc) Rnd 4 - 6: work even, no inc or dec (12 sc) Rnd 7: *sc first 2 st together (dec), sc in the next st* repeat from * to * around (8 sc) Rnd 8: work even, no inc or dec. (8 sc) ss in next st, and fasten off, leaving a long tail for closing and sewing. ARMS (Make 2) Start 6 sc in a magic ring. (6 sc) Rnd 2 - 6: work even, no inc or dec (6 sc) Rnd 7: *1 sc in first 2 st, 2 sc (inc) in next st* repeat from * to * around. (8 sc) Rnd 8 - 9: work even, no inc or dec (8 sc) Rnd 10: *sc first 2 st together (dec), sc in the next 2 st* repeat from * to * around (6 sc) ss in next st and fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. EARS AND SPINES (Make 5) Start 4 sc in a magic ring. (4 sc) Rnd 2: *1 sc in first st, 2 sc (inc) in second st* repeat from * to * around. (6 sc) Rnd 3: *1 sc in first 2 st, 2 sc (inc) in next st* repeat from * to * around. (8 sc) Rnd 4: *1 sc in first 3 st, 2 sc (inc) in next st* repeat from * to * around. (10 sc) Rnd 5: work even, no inc or dec (10 sc) ss in next st, and fasten off, leaving a long tail for closing and sewing. Weave long tail through the last row of two of these pieces and gather, these are the ears. The other 3 pieces fold flat (to look like a triangle) and are sewn on the back for the spines. EYELIDS (Make 2) 6 sc in a magic ring. This is the exception to working in spirals. At the end of this round, chain one, and turn Rnd 2: sc in each st around (6 sc) Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing ASSEMBLY DIRECTIONS: It's easiest for me to pin my body parts into place before sewing them, to make sure they're balanced and in the correct position. Sew eye lids into place on the head, then attach eyes. Stuff head, and weave yarn through last row of stitches in the back of the head, gathering to close. (I run the yarn down the back of the head to use to sew the head to the neck) Set aside. Stuff body and neck. Weave yarn through last row of stitches on the bottom of the body, gathering to close. Fasten off, and weave in end. Stuff feet, and weave yarn though the last row of stitches to gather closed. Use remaining yarn to attach feet to the bottom of the body. Stuff tail, position on the back of the body, and sew into place. Stuff only the bottom of the arms, and sew into place on the body. (I positioned them folded across the belly of my dragon to pose him, and sewed them into place.) Sew head onto body. Position ears on head and sew into place. Sew spines in a line down the back of the dragon.