Crochet Wall Hanging Owl With Pineapple Stitch Pattern

With this crochet pattern you'll create a charming owl featuring round eyes, a cute beak, and playful tassels. The body is made using the beautiful pineapple stitch, adding an intricate design that looks impressive yet simple to create. Everything is put together with hot glue, so no sewing is needed. Perfect as a decorative piece for a cozy home or as a delightful handmade gift, this project blends simplicity and a dash of creativity.

Step by step Crochet Owl With Pineapple

Materials:

1. Medium weight yarn (number 4) - Two strands
2. 5.5 mm crochet hook
3. Beads for the beak and eyes
4. Stick (for support)
5. Hot glue
6. Yarn needle

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• tr = treble crochet
• dtr = double treble crochet
• st(s) = stitch(es)

Pattern:

Head:

1. Magic Ring:
   • Start with a magic ring (alternatively, ch 4 and sl st into the first ch to form a ring).
   • Chain 1.
2. Round 1:
   • Work 12 dc into the magic ring. Join with a sl st to the first dc. (12 dc)
3. Round 2:
   • Ch 1, work 2 dc in each st around. Join with a sl st to the first dc. (24 dc)
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4. Round 3:
   • Ch 1, *1 dc in the next st, 2 dc in the next st; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the first dc. (36 dc)
5. Round 4:
   • Ch 1, *1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st; repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the first dc. (48 dc)

Pineapple Stitch Body:

1. Row 1:
   • Find the space between the first 2 dc. Sl st into that space. Ch 3, 2 dc into the same space, ch 2, 3 dc into the same space.
   • Ch 3, skip 4 sts, dc in next st, dc in next 6 sts, ch 3, skip 4 sts, 3 dc in next space, ch 2, 3 dc in same space.
2. Row 2:
   • Turn, sl st to first ch 2 space, Ch 3, 2 dc in ch 2 space, ch 2, 3 dc in same space.
   • Ch 2, *dc, ch 1, repeat from * across 7 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in ch 2 space, ch 2, 3 dc in same space.
3. Row 3:
   • Repeat previous rows with variations in chaining and dc, gradually decreasing the number of initial "ch 4 spaces", until:
   • Row 6: Has 3 ch 4 spaces. Decrease by 1 on each side every row until:
   • Row 9: Has 1 ch 4 space left.
4. Row 10:
   • Skip to the last remaining ch 2 space directly.

Eyes (Make 2):

1. Round 1:
   • Start with a slip knot, ch 7, sl st into the first ch to form a ring.
   • Ch 1, work 25 sc into the ring. (25 sc)
2. Round 2:
   • Work 1 sc in each st around, using back loops only. (25 sc)
3. Round 3:
   • *Ch 3, sl st in next st; repeat from * around. (25 ch 3 spaces)
   • Fasten off.

Top of the Head:

1. Row 1:
   • Start with a slip knot, ch 16.
   • From the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in each ch. (15 sc)
2. Row 2:
   • Ch 1, 1 sc in front loop of next 2 sts, 1 hdc in front loop of next 2 sts, 1 dc in front loop of next 2 sts, 1 tr in next st, 3 dtr in next st, 1 tr in front loop of next st, 1 dc in front loop of next 2 sts, 1 hdc in front loop of next 2 sts, 1 sc in front loop of last 2 sts. Turn. (15 sts)
3. Row 3:
   • Ch 3, work 2 dc in back loop of first/last st, 7 dc backwards loop, 5 dc in middle st, 7 dc in back loops on opposite side, 2 dc in back loop last st. Turn.
4. Row 4:
   • Work 1 sc around each post, 5 sc in middle post.

Assembly:

1. Align the top of the head and glue on.
2. Glue the eyes, attach beads for the beak.
3. Add stick support too optional.
4. Cut 14-inch yarn for tassels, align on ch-2 spaces of bottom edge.

Final Touch:

1. Weave in and secure all ends.
2. Create loops for hanging by chaining 18 between first and last single crochet.

Your crochet owl is finished! Give it as a gift or add cheer to your décor. Happy crocheting!