My first pattern! - Austin the Owl

Austin the Owl

I made this owl for a friend named Austin (hint the name). I had no pattern to follow so I decided to make my own. Here it is! Hope you enjoy! If you find any errors, please let me know and I will change it. Thank you!
Materials:
Red Heart Super Saver Solids Worsted Weight Yarn in Black(main body/head), and White(wings)
Alternative yarn in colors Yellow(for eyes) and Orange(for beak)
Crochet hook(I used an H)
Fiberfil
Yarn Needle
Black felt
Hot glue gun(for gluing eyes on)

Notes: Numbers in ( ) at the end of each round/row indicate the number of stitches in that round/row.
 Gauge isn't really important as long as the stitches are moderately tight so that the fiberfill won't show through.
 I tend to prefer to work in continuous rounds, but if you prefer to join your rounds, that's fine. Whichever is most comfortable for you.
 I also recommend using the 'invisible' decrease stitch (make decrease stitches in the front loops only, instead of going through both loops of the stitch). They aren't completely invisible, but they do reduce the gaps a great deal especially in 3D pieces.
 If you don't know what a "Magic Ring" is then please look it up on Youtube (try this link) or on the web before you start crocheting. It will save you a lot of trouble.
 Head and body are crocheted as a single unit. I made the alternative beak and eyes but you can use felt instead.

Head/Body:(using black)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in Magic Ring (6)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12)
Rnd 3: sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc around (18)
Rnd 4: sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (24)
Rnd 5: sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (30)
Rnd 6: sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (36)
Rnd 7: sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (42)
Rnd 8-15: sc in each sc around (42)
Rnd 16: sc in next 5 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (36)
Rnd 17: sc in each sc around (36)
Rnd 18: sc in next 4 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (30)
Rnd 19: sc in next 3 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (24)
Rnd 20: sc in next 2 sc, dec over next 2 sc around (18)
 Begin stuffing at this point if you haven't already. You will want to stuff it so that it's still cuddly but won't loose it's shape when prodded.
Rnd 21: sc in next sc, dec over next 2 sc around (12)
Rnd 22: dec over next 2 sc around (6)
F/O. Weave tail through last round and pull to close.

Horns:(using black)
Rnd 1: 4 sc in Magic Ring (4)
Rnd 2: sc in each sc around (4)
Rnd 3: sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc around (6)
Rnd 4: sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc around (9)
Rnd 5: sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc around (12)
Rnd 6: sc in each sc around (12)
F/O. Stuff and leave open. Sew to top of Head/Body.

Wings:(using white)
Row 1: ch 14. sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. (13) ch 1, turn
Row 2: sc in each sc across (13) ch 1, turn
Row 3: sc in next 6 sc, dec over next 2 sc, sc to end (12) ch 1, turn
Row 4: sc in each sc across (12) ch 1, turn
Row 5: sc in next 4 sc, dec over next 2 sc twice, sc to end (10) ch 1, turn
Row 6: sc in each sc across (10) ch 1, turn
Row 7: sc in next 3 sc, dec over next 2 sc twice, sc to end (8) ch 1, turn
Row 8: sc in next 2 sc, dec over next 2 sc twice, sc to end (6) ch 1, turn
Row 9: sc in next sc, dec over next 2 sc twice, sc in last sc (4) ch 1, turn
Row 10: sc in next sc, dec over next 2 sc, sc in last sc (3) ch 1, turn
Row 11: dec over next 2 sc, sc in last sc (2) ch 1, turn
Row 12: dec over next 2 sc (1)

F/O. Weave tail through wing. Sew to sides of Head/Body.(I made the tip of his wings touch one another to make him look cute. You don't have to if you don't want to.)

Alternative Beak:(make 1) using orange, ch 5

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and each sc across (4) ch 1, turn

Row 2: dec in next 2 sc across (2) ch 1, turn

Row 3: dec in next 2 sc (1)
F/O and weave in ends. Sew to head/body above wings.

Alternative Eyes:(make 2) using yellow,

Rnd 1: Sc 6 in Magic Ring (6) join to first sc and F/O

Weave in ends and sew to head/body above beak.

If not using alternate beak and eyes, cut felt to desired size and hot glue onto head/body. Add black felt pupils and voila! You've made Austin, the owl!

This pattern is an original pattern and is copyrighted by Gemma Taylor (October 2011). Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to it but please do not repost/reprint it on your site. You may print and keep a copy for personal use, but you may not sell, distribute it or sell items made from this pattern in any way.