Crochet Now | Winter Owl & Beanie Bonus

Posted in Crochet, Magazine, Pattern Release, Tah-Dah, Yarn by Keep Calm and Crochet On UK

Hello my lovelies! Just whilst we are still in the festive season I wanted to share my latest creations featured in Crochet Now magazine, issue 115. Winter magic takes flight with my Woodsy the Winter Owl design, a charming and cuddly companion perfect for cosying up your home during the colder months.

Woodsy the Winter Owl Crochet Pattern © Practical Publishing 2024 (Crochet Now Issue 114) — © Practical Publishing 2024 (Crochet Now Issue 115)

This chunky yarn owl is showcasing frosty vibes with whimsical details to match. Whether perched on a mantle or nestled in some cushions this owl brings a touch of winter woodland charm wherever it lands. I had so much fun creating this design, and I hope it inspires you to stitch up a snowy scene of your own.

For my owl I used Yarnsmiths Chenille Chunky, 1 ball each in Vanilla Fudge 5067 (MC), Blush 5062 (CC1), Tropical Teal 5229 (CC2) & Aqua 5224 (CC3) and 1 ball of Yarnsmiths Pebble Haze DK 1 ball in both yarns exclusively available from www.woolwarehouse.co.uk. Both of the Yarnsmiths yarns were new to me, though I’d seen them advertised, and I was excited to give them a try.

A soft and cuddly crochet owl made with chenille yarn, perched on a tree branch. The owl is made with cuddly chenille yarn and is surrounded by a wintery backdrop of frosted leaves and bare twigs.

Yarnsmiths Chenille Chunky yarn is luxuriously soft, with a plush texture that’s perfect for creating cosy and tactile projects like winter accessories or cuddly plushies. And I really liked the Yarnsmiths Pebble Haze DK which is another beautifully soft yarn with a gentle ombré effect, I think I would definitely use that again for other projects.

The only other things you will need for Woodsy are; some stitch markers, toy stuffing, a large eye tapestry needle and 2 x 30mm offset glitter safety eyes.

❤️ SAVE WOODSY THE WINTER OWL ON RAVELRY ❤️

The front cover of the KnitPro supplement featuring a stylish embroidered beanie hat alongside 5 other patterns made with KnitPro yarn. Supplement available with Crochet Now Issue 115. — © Practical Publishing 2024 (Crochet Now Issue 115 – Supplement)

But that’s not all for this issue! I also had the privilege of collaborating with Crochet Now and KnitPro to bring you an extra-special pattern in the magazine’s supplement. The result? An embroidered Bloom & Grow beanie hat that’s both stylish and practical. The hat features simple embroidery techniques to add a touch of personality to a winter essential—an ideal project for those who love blending crochet with other crafty skills.

A smiling woman wearing the Bloom and Grow embroidered beanie, a cosy crochet hat adorned with colourful floral embroidery, standing against a vibrant yellow background that highlights the hat's cheerful design. — © Practical Publishing 2024 (Crochet Now Issue 115 – Supplement)

For my hat I used Symfonie Yarns by KnitPro – Viva which is a vibrant, soft yarn with a striking palette of bold colour combinations – some of which I used for the embroidery. The yarn comes in 100g balls and is made from 100% Merino wool so is very nice to work with; perfect for statement pieces and eye-catching accessories.

❤️ SAVE BLOOM & GROW BEANIE ON RAVELRY ❤️

So, grab a copy of issue 115 to get your hands on these patterns and many more delightful projects. Whether you’re in the mood for festive makes or versatile accessories, there’s plenty to keep your hooks busy this season!

Crochet Now is available to buy from most supermarkets. Or if you miss the print version you can grab a digital version from www.craftworld.com.

Front cover of Crochet Now magazine issue 115 featuring a collage of seasonal crochet projects including Woodsy the Woodland Owl

If you make either the Woodsy the Winter Owl or the the Bloom & Grow Beanie hat, I’d love to see your work! Tag me on social media or drop by the blog to share your creations. Let’s spread a little winter cheer, one stitch at a time. Please do tag me on social media (facebook, twitter or instagram) or as a project on Ravelry and use the hashtag #KCACOUK to show off your work – I love to see what you make!

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Until next time folks! Happy hooking, keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

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4Sep2019

Free Crochet Pattern | Anchor Amigurumi Owl

Posted in Amigurumi, Crochet, Free Patterns, Pattern Release, Tah-Dah by Keep Calm and Crochet On UK

EDITED: This post was originally published in 2019 and updated in March 2026 with new resources and information.

Owls are probably amongst the most liked birds ever, and chances are even if you aren’t an owl lover yourself, you’ll know at least one person that is.

I think that owl’s are very beautiful creatures and I’m delighted to say that I recently teamed up with the lovely people over at Anchor Yarns to create a new free amigurumi owl pattern just for you!

A person holding a crocheted owl plush toy with a pink bow on its head, featuring large round eyes and colorful details.

The owl is made from seven different shades of Anchor Creativa Fino 100% cotton yarn which is made from natural fibres and has a soft and silky touch to it.

If you’ve not heard of the yarn before it’s great for amigurumi’s, fashion garments or accessories. It’s made up of four strands of mercerised cotton twisted together which give it a lovely light sheen and comes in 73 solid colours in 50g ball size.

A crocheted owl plush toy with a brown body, yellow feet, and a pink bow on its head, alongside a skein of white yarn and a golden crochet hook.

You may remember I used it previously for some tapestry crochet Christmas ornaments (free pattern here) so it was fun to use it in a bigger project.

It’s lovely and smooth on the hands and fingers to crochet with, and I used a 2.75mm ( roughly equivalent to a US size C/2) hook to create this cute little owl who measures in at 15cm / 6 inches high.

A cute crocheted owl figure with large eyes, a pink bow, and yellow feet, placed on top of a white yarn bundle.

The pattern is written in UK crochet terminology and I’ve linked it up on Ravelry too if you’d like to save it to your favourites on there (at the link below).

SAVE PATTERN ON RAVELRY HERE

If you hook up the little owl amigurumi I hope you’ll tag @kcaco.uk on Instagram using the hashtag #anchorowl and #anchorcrafts (so anchor yarns can see) or share your projects in my Facebook group as I love to see your finished work!

Until next time folks! Happy hooking and keep calm and crochet on my friends xx

31Dec2018

Crochet Club Magazine |Amigurumi Owls and Pony

Posted in Amigurumi, Crochet, Magazine, Pattern Release, Tah-Dah by Keep Calm and Crochet On UK

You might’ve heard that there’s a brand new crochet magazine out now in the UK called Crochet Club. Made by the same people that bought you Crochet and Pom Pom Mags ‘n’ Makes it’s your fast-track to crochet yarn success!

I’m really excited to say that I’ve got two brand new designs featured in the first edition! First up are two sweet little owls, if you’re a newbie to the wonderful world of amigurumi, then these little guys are a great place to start.

I’ve also designed a pretty pony for all those equestrian lovers out there! I love how he turned out, definitely one of my favourite makes of 2018.

Like the look of it so far? Then you might also like to read the fun Crochet Club: Meet the Designers to give you an idea of some of the designs and designers that are going to feature in the new magazine.

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Crochet Club is fantastic for beginners, as it features patterns for a whole range of skill levels, so you can work your way up with just one issue. In the first issue you get;

💙 Exclusive 8-ball bundle & 4mm hook
💚 68-page mag
💛 Fantastic teddy bear kit
❤️ Crochet-along blanket pattern
💜 Stories from other crochet fans

Awesome right! You can subscribe (with a fab discount) to the magazine at topcrochetpatterns.com/subscribe but it’s also available in many major supermarkets and newsagents across the UK.

If you hook up either the Owls or the Pony please share your photos with me on social media (facebook, twitter or instagram) – I love to see what you make!

Until next time folks! Happy hooking, keep calm and crochet on my friends xx