Row 9 (inc): 1 dc in same dc as sl st, 1 dc in next 13 dc, (dc2inc) twice, 1 dc in next 14 dc, sl st in next dc, turn (52 sts). Row 8: 1 dc in same dc as sl st, 1 dc in next 27 dc, sl st in next dc, turn. Row 7 (inc): 1 dc in same dc as sl st, 1 dc in next 10 dc, (dc2inc) twice, 1 dc in next 11 dc, sl st in next dc, turn (50 sts). Row 6: 1 dc in same dc as sl st, 1 dc in next 21 dc, sl st in next dc, turn. Row 5 (inc): 1 dc in same dc as sl st, 1 dc in next 7 dc, (dc2inc) twice, 1 dc in next 8 dc, sl st in next dc, turn (48 sts). Row 4 (inc): 1 dc in same dc as sl st, 1 dc in next 5 dc, (dc2inc) twice, 1 dc in next 6 dc, sl st in next dc, turn (46 sts). Row 3 (inc): 1 dc in same dc as sl st, 1 dc in next 3 dc, (dc2inc) twice,ġ dc in next 4 dc, sl st in next dc, turn (44 sts). Row 2: 1 dc in same dc as sl st, 1 dc in next 7 dc, sl st in next dc, turn. Row 1: With B, work 1 dc in next 6 dc, sl st in next dc, turn. The owl’s eggs are worked in continuous rounds and stuffed.ġ ch at beg of the row/round does not count as a st throughout. The feather markings are embroidered onto the surface of the head and wings. The legs are made of craft wire wrapped in yarn and bent into shape. The facial disc is sewn to the head and the beak is stitched in place underneath the front shaping. The stitches from each side are slip stitched together with a small amount of stuffing added before closing. The beak is crocheted in rounds and then folded to form a semi-circle. The first few stitches from each side are joined, forming the front shaping of the face. The majority of stitches are increased to produce a curl in the fabric. The facial disc is also crocheted in rows of various stitches. The wings are worked in rows of double crochet, half treble and treble stitches. The front loops of the stitches are crocheted into to begin the tail, which is worked in rows of double crochet. The end of the body is joined by slip stitching into the back loops of the stitches from each side at the same time, forming a straight edge. An opening is created at the base of the body to insert the legs. The head and body of the barn owl are worked in continuous rounds and rows of double crochet.
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