Welcome to Owl Gallery!
Showcased below are a few samples of owls using different yarns, adding novelty yarns to the wings
and tails, and a few more button eye ideas. I hope they are inspirational, and give you a few ideas for creating your
own.
PHOTO ONE: This snowy owl is like the pattern cover using Nature Spun
worsted, Aran N91, and Frog Tree Suri fingering weight, Ivory #000, carried together. Three
novelty yarns were added to the wings and tail, Crystal Palace Yarns Squiggle, Shell Mix #9288, Fizz, Camel #7322, and Trendsetter Yarns Flora, Earth Multi #9000.
The novelty yarns are added into the wings beginning at the
second row, and carried along every other row until the end. After knitting in one novelty yarn, I cut the yarn leaving about
a 1-inch tail. No need to weave in ends. Then I knit a plain row, and the next row I add in a different novelty yarn. I have
found adding in at least 2-3 novelty yarns gives the wings and tail texture and interest, giving them that feathery-look.
PHOTO TWO: The scarf (above) was knit using Nature Spun
worsted, Brick Road 225, and Sunburst Gold 308.
For the scarf, CO 8 stitches of Brick Road, knit 4 rows. Add in Sunburst Gold and knit 4 rows, switch back to red yarn. Continue in this pattern for 108 rows. Bind off. The hardest part about this little scarf is weaving in all the ends! Alternate tassel colors
as per shown. To eliminate the rolling edges, block the scarf with a steam iron.
The eye spectacles are made of two 12-inch strands of 24-gauge black wire, woven onto each other
to make one wire. Shape into two circles with an upside-down 'U' in-between. Wrap the loose ends on each other leaving 1/8-inch
ends. Snip with a wire cutters if they seem too long. These ends will attach to the owl's beak, keeping them on.
PHOTO THREE (Below): This owl is similar to the owl on the pattern cover. It used Nature Spun worsted, Aran #N91, and Frog
Tree Suri fingering weight, Sable #007, carried together. The two colors meld
during felting creating a speckled owl. After brushing it, the owl becomes fuzzy and soft, enhancing the colors.
The wings used Crystal Palace Yarns Fizz, Camel #7322, carried along with the worsted
and fingering weight yarns. The Fizz was carried every row.
Also, the multi-ringed button eyes add color and character. Fabric stores have dozens of buttons
to choose from. If you don't like what you see, paint your own!
