Have you hugged an Owlbear today? (Owlbear Crochet Pattern)

Hello, it's Thursday! Someone shared the inspiration for this quirky fellow on my Discord recently, and I immediately knew I had to make a crochet pattern for him!
Is it just me or does he also look a little bit like a snorlax?
The written pattern for this is available on Etsy and Patreon!
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US terminology used
All pieces are worked in a continuous spiral unless otherwise indicated.
Stitch Glossary:
slst: "slipstitch" - insert hook, yarn over and pull through loop on hook.
ch: “Chain” - yarn over, pull through only loop.
sc: “Single crochet” - Insert hook, yarn over, pull up loop, yarn over, pull through both loops on hook.
3sc in 1: "Three sc into the same stitch"
inc: “Increase” - Complete two single crochets into the same stitch, one after the other.
dec: “Decrease over two stitches”- Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull up loop. Insert hook into next stitch, yarn over, pull up loop. Yarn over a third time, and pull through all three loops on hook.
sc3tog: "sc three stitches together/decrease by 3"
hdc: "half double crochet" - tutorial in video
00:00:00 Tools & Materials
00:02:00 Ears
00:04:42 Body
00:10:35 Head
00:14:30 Attach Ears
00:21:36 Stuff
00:24:40 Face
00:28:48 Hood
00:30:26 Front Paws
00:36:39 Back Paws
00:39:27 How to change colours
00:40:32 Back to the back paws
00:42:51 Chest Fluff
00:50:34 Arm Fluffs
00:55:34 Chest & Leg Patches
00:57:41 Back Patch
00:58:22 Assembly - Pin Markers
01:00:22 Assembly - Base Seam
01:05:35 Assembly - Back Details
01:08:46 Assembly - Face
01:11:25 Assembly - Hood
01:14:00 Assembly - Back Patch
01:15:01 Assembly - Chest fluff
01:17:44 Assembly - Limbs
01:26:54 Assembly - Face
01:27:30 Finished Owlbear
Music credits
"Wholesome" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Farm" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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"Fuzzball Parade" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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[@ComplicatedKnots]

Hi everyone! There is now a part 2 to this video that shows you how realign the head and ears if you encounter any twisting :) You can find it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5nLY5KFe7Sgf7c If you have previously purchased this pattern and would like the updated version that includes this information, please message me on Etsy or Patreon. *** For those of you who are bothered by the crooked tail! I thought it added to the rough charm of this design, but I also understand that it is driving some of you a bit crazy! The crooked tail is what is shown in the video, but if you would prefer a centered tail for your owlbear, just replace these rows of the body: 9. 4[7sc, inc], 4sc, 3sc in 1, 10sc, inc (55) 10. 4[8sc, inc], 5sc, 3sc in 1, 12sc, inc (62) 11. *no change* backloops{62sc} (62) 12. backloops{46sc, dec, 14sc} (61) 13. 45sc, dec, 14sc (60) 14. 45sc, dec, 13sc (59) 15. 45sc, dec, 12sc (58) 16. 18sc, dec, 25sc, dec, 11sc (56) 17. 18sc, dec, 23sc, dec, 11sc (54)

[@ASquareGranny]

Crooked ftw! So cute!

[@AShMR_]

I'm so glad I read this pinned comment because I genuinely thought I had messed up somehow. But now that I know it was intentional I don't mind it and it does add some extra charm. XD But it's also awesome that you give the option to have it centered.

[@ekrass]

@@AShMR_ Same here! I just frogged the entire finished body after completing all the other parts, cause I only now noticed the comment :D I was sure it was my tension, cause I counted religiously!

[@ekrass]

Oh no! It is even more crooked that way! Just finished my head and started attaching the ears and the second ear comes out almostexactly over the tail that way :( I guess I'll try to reorganise the ears rows cause it seems to much for me to redo the body 3rd time

[@ekrass]

Ok, if anybody ends up in the same pickle as me with 2nd ear almost exactly over the tail while using the above alternative rows 9-17, here is how I solved it up in the owlbears head: (alternative rows 51 - 57) 51. 4sc, 12sc to attach ear 1, 18sc, 12sc to attach ear 2, 8sc (54) 52. 3sc,sc3tog, 8sc, sc3tog, 16sc, sc3tog, 8sc, sc3tog, 7sc (46) 53. 2sc, dec, 8sc, sc3tog, 13sc, sc3tog, 7sc, dec, 4sc, dec (39) STUFF 54. 2sc, sc3tog, 5sc, sc3tog, 12sc, sc3tog, 4sc, sc3tog, 4sc (31) 55. sc, sc3tog, 3sc, sc3tog, 10sc, sc3tog, 2sc, sc3tog, 3sc (23) 56. sc3tog, sc, sc3tog, 8sc, 2sc3tog, 3sc (16) 57. 4ss, sc3tog, 2sc, sc3tog, 4sc and row 58 goes 6dec (6) Hope it helps someone :)

[@ProbablyBees]

do I dare? Do I dare abandon my 90% finished crocheted christmas gift to make this instead only a week before christmas? yes I have the audacity. yes i will

[@tkh69]

I've been obsessed with balders gate 3 this is so well timed 😂❤

[@Thebestfroggy]

Omg I love the aesthetic of him! He would look perfect knitted! He looks like a plushie you would have when you’re younger and still love today.

[@StormyIsGone]

Like well loved Garfield

[@donkeyching8339]

i can say wholeheartedly i have never bought a pattern so fast. i saw this pop up in my youtube feed and i made it less than 5 mins into the video before i KNEW i had to make him. thank you sooooo much and it’s always a pleasure to support such a great artist and creator:) please keep up the great work!!!!

[@DearFoxyLady]

The very first time I saw the little owlbear plushie in Baldur's Gate 3 I immediatly wanted to do it, but I can't make my own patterns. So glad you made this, it's just perfect, thank you!!

[@alploinka]

This is definitely my favourite thing out of everything I’ve crocheted so far! This owlbear brings me so much joy! ❤

[@c0ldlight1]

This is SO CUTE! the details that you fit into this little owlbear are amazing. Honestly I learn something new about crochet every time I watch one of your tutorials.

[@Elysia07]

So true! I love the little tips and tricks she scatters in. So helpful!

[@TwilightStorm]

I'm gonna hug it, and squeeze it, and name it Webloar. 😂

[@MintyVoid]

literally exactly what i was looking for, i remembering freaking out when i found the plush in game, lamenting that im trash at sewing but then thinking maybe someone has at least made a crochet pattern for an owlbear. My surprise when not only were there some, but you've literally already made a pattern for the exact one. That was freakin fast and it looks so good!! thank you so much for sharing and creating this aaaaa. Imma be on a hunt to get some beads now, i need to make this.

[@Elysia07]

It's so cute! I'm such a beginner, but I'm looking forward to the day I feel confident to make this sweet little fluffkin

[@PoppyPassions]

Your tutorials and patterns are MIND BLOWING I can’t wait to watch your tutorials when you post them and I learn something new every time

[@amandadeutsch450]

1:17:39 Thank you for keeping this in, after hours and hours of crochet and sewing - I needed this. I actually burst out laughing.

[@zevain]

It's so adorable! I can't wait to make myself a rainbow of them!

[@joannarice6]

I bought the pattern at 2am on Saturday 🤣 I have two of these in the game and WHEN I TELL YOU I BOUGHT THIS PATTERN SO FAST

[@HuntingSunder]

This project is on track to be the first crochet piece I've ever completed (a few other wips, but none complete). Thank you so much!

[@IsraBeezy]

I saw them in the game and immediately wanted to crochet it!!! So excited!

[@thepolydidsystem1983]

This came out right as i got off work. Super excited to watch as soon as i get home

[@munimae]

It’s adorable! Love the attention to detail - it literally looks like it came straight out of the game. Thank you for blessing us with the most amazing patterns :3

[@Elysia07]

Honestly, watching you created those contrasting stitches was so relaxing and satisfying. I could watch that all day.

[@Dodger-un4hm]

Just finished this for my husband's Christmas gift and it turned out so well! Thank you for the wonderful pattern and video!

[@Lauraj1205]

omg I've been trying to freehand this as a gift, you've saved me!

[@Chinarosewolf]

Joined your Patreon for this guy. SO CUTE! And all your other patterns are amazing as well! Thank you!

[@leoe745]

IM SO EXCITED TO MAKE THIS!!! It’s adorable!!! 😍💕 I love all of your videos. Thank you so much 🩵☺️

[@lucy9364]

So glad someone else also saw him in the game and had to make him so I don’t have to come up with a pattern. You saved a life

[@clairelanier2834]

This is probably my favorite thing I’ve ever crocheted 💕

[@coromel]

I've been waiting for someone to make this 😍

[@studioalsar]

ok how effing CUTE is this. I skimmed through and you explained it amazingly (trust me I have seen many channels, that can't even explain a basic thing). Saved to be done SOON (tm) :D

[@saraphillips6468]

Thank you for sharing your brilliant brain with us

[@RubyLark]

I have the greatest need to create!!! Very well done. ❤

[@Kagoe416]

Thanks so much for this! Going to make it for my brother! He's been playing BG3 nonstop

[@blackclue1778]

This is such an adorable pattern, I can't wait to make this!

[@thatgecko006]

This is literally the cutest thing ever!!!

[@tarabittner9248]

Thank you! Turned out so cute!

[@tayloradair743]

Much like the game, you can really feel the love, time, and energy that went into this pattern. Solid 13/10

[@makeitwithalex4483]

Super cute project … didn’t think I needed an owlbear but I really think I do now 😜

[@michellewest4796]

Thank you so much for making a video tutorial. I bought your pattern from Etsy and some of the stitches are so innovative that the tutorial for them helped me a lot! This is a very fun pattern, and I love how (comparatively) little sewing there is. The ears are just perfect.

[@debbies.2043]

I bought your pattern on Etsy and I'm so grateful for this video! I had no idea how to attach the ears but your explanation is so clear! ❤ now I can continue making this adorable plush!

[@capoupascap1926]

Yep Another great idea from... I used a bigger yarn and crochet for this one ( and maybe a littlte to big ), to much stuffing, but what a magnificent plush and a big one i made because of you ! Thank you for your patterns and explanations !

[@nelsaf365]

This looks so cute!!😊

[@user-vq4ku2wt3v]

That looks like a lot of yarn 🧶 i dont really think i have enough but who cares it looks too cute

[@valkeakirahvi]

Thank you so much! I usually crochet without a pattern, but it's so nice to know what I have to do for once heh! Video tutorial is so nice too because I can't read the patterns very well especially because I never learned how to do it in English.

[@Noveltea1113]

Can’t wait to make this guy!

[@jenk704]

Oh yes this is going on my to do list! It's so cute! Reminds me of the sand seal plushies from botw and totk

[@kittykayte]

Yes yes yes! I saw this in discord and was waiting for it!

[@EmilyMae]

Thank you 😊❤ omg thank you xx

[@Mik_Rose]

God this is cute! Your channel makes me so happy!

[@Shadelynx1]

AHHHHH thank you for this I love Owlbears

[@zellen420]

Thank you for sharing this. I made a gold one for my hubby for Xmas. He loves it ❤

[@xxLowkeyTrashxx]

He's so so cute, i don't know how to crochet but i really wish I did

[@Crashbarrier09]

I found your patterns on Etsy a while back. but had an absolute massive Squee-fit when i found your pattern for plush owl bear.. Thankyou!

[@aubreylynn8616]

YES! OMG I have been picking these up whenever I find them! :P

[@ericabutterworth2564]

AHH its adorable, didnt know its game reference but it gives cugly ( ugly and cute) !!

[@ComplicatedKnots]

I don't know what it is about them, but I just love them so much! :)

[@flickyfkosstitcher8547]

I was re-watching playthroughs of Puyo Puyo Tsuu (2) recently, and Owl Bear is one of the first characters that can be battled; so, seeing this pop up in my subscription feed made me smile 🦉🐻💝.

[@jaelaslett3991]

I'm going to have to leave a comment here - thank you SO MUCH for this pattern! I've just finished making my own, and it's probably one of the most involved projects I've done, but the video was so clear and helpful! My partner loved it :D

[@PunkForTheMoment]

I love this so much! Thank you so much for sharing your pattern, I can’t wait to purchase it. Side note, you were not kidding about the amount of stuffing, it literally took an entire bag of mine hahahaha!

[@AlearaJL]

He's so cute! You could certainly adjust him a little bit to look like a Snorlax! Also, the patches could even be pockets! Thank you for your work! *BlUmB* (boys plopping on the desk!)

[@stacib8702]

Eee! Can’t wait to try this pattern!

[@cobaltfeathers]

Not the best crocheter, and I know *nothing* about BG3, but this is adorable! And im gonna make one for my husband as a welcome home present ❤

[@minini5571]

Love him!❤

[@wilderwisdom]

thanks to this video 1:12:10 i learned how to put a bobby pin in your hair for the first time in over thirty years of life XD

[@wilderwisdom]

also!! ive started using curved needles sometimes and they were particularly helpful for assembling this project

[@NavyBabyBree]

You are AMAZING!!! SUBBED IMMEDIATELY! I want to make an owlbear for my boyfriend for his birthday (on a budget) and was so nervous I wouldn't be able to find an affordable pattern! This is awesomeness!❤🎉😊

[@ericanelson97]

This pattern was so easy to follow and I'm so thrilled with how it came out. I've only crocheted two other three dimensional projects before, but I felt confident the whole time l was making this. There's a couple of spots that didn't come out perfectly, but that's due to my own mistakes lol. I'm so excited to have this cute owlbear as part of my projects that l've completed

[@missykim510]

Thank the crochet gods for you 💖

[@thedoubler9260]

If you made a Guinea pig pattern that would be crazy😃

[@chrissifee4801]

🐹

[@Crochet_L0VE]

This honestly is the biggest plushie ive ever made! It turned out so cute, but as a plush yarn user, i cant help thinking how gigantic this would turn out using Chanelle,lol! :)

[@Isis-vm9sz]

I love this owl. Can you do a tutorial on a lion? It would be so cute if you could.

[@christinemasters118]

Omg thank you for making this I saw a crocheted owlbear Larion reposted on their Twitter and the creator said she freehand it and and didnt make a pattern and I'm bad at making patterns, though I'm learning from your videos. It's a slow process, I really want to crochet the 6 Origin characters.

[@Ferabird84]

I am halfway through and awaiting more stuffing!

[@rachbynature]

Oh I'm so making a little Gale inspired Owlbear now!

[@CanesVonBergliez]

you're such a huge ispirantation qwq it's so cuteeee!!

[@rusted_ursa]

You could always sew those bead-claws on before the stuffing phase, so that you can knot the yarn on the inside.

[@ginnie9549]

I LOVE HIM

[@Thysillia]

aaaa that's so cute. I kinda wish you had a pattern for a big bird because I love this and the big frog too, its cool to see some bigger projects for sure. Probably too hard for me but definitely going on my list of things to try... Eventually

[@TwilightStorm]

You can do it. :) It's supposed to be kind of like Mr. Bean's Teddy Bear. Well used, a bit thread bare, slightly dirty from being loved and played with. It's also supposed to look hand crafted by "any-parent". So imperfections just add to your particular owlbear's story and personality. ❤️ My 1st fairy dragon has 1 giant arm and 1 normal sized arm. It's still cute, and I can't make another one like it, because it was the first time I ever made limbs, the hands, and only the second time I had tried color changing in a project. Now I have a fairy dragon who can Really put his fist down if it wants to! 😂 I named it Iron-Man...(really lol) Seriously though, even with mistakes they're great records of how you improve, so go ahead and make some amigurumi that may, or may not have some birth defects. :) They grow on you

[@donnytrellis2861]

Finally getting around to making him! I'm 6 months late but better late than never! I got a 10 hour shift that's just sitting, so here's to hoping he takes up the whole shift!

[@amandanicole624]

I thought of D&D owlbears. He's cute!!

[@ladyleela]

So, I didn't know that this was in the game! I had to look it up, and lo and behold! I haven't left the shadow lands yet, maybe I'll go find this plush in game! And now I must make it IRL! I originally found this looking for a pattern just to make an owlbear plush. I was thinking of using different yarn and make feathers and make it more realistic, but...now I need this as is! XD Maybe I'll make them both ways!

[@tikt0ks4you]

I’m making this for 15 month old nephew. I suppose I should use felt for beaks n eyes n claws.

[@domvalentine9137]

i havent seen this plush item in baldurs gate 3 so i was curious why this owlbear didnt look like the cub from the game but now im obsessed regardless and i wanna make a crochet one while i search for the in game one ♥

[@ASquareGranny]

Just checking in and hoping you are okay! My Thursday wasn’t the same with out you! Hugs from OH…. ☺️🫶🏻🧶 xx Lisa

[@plagueguy1862]

not even 2 rows in and my perfectly untangled yarn has turned into possibly the worst spaghetti monster i have encountered. and typing this im remembering i have no stuffing aside from old plastic bags, so this should be interesting!

[@LemonadeLabrador]

If this is still helpful, buy a cheap pillow and use the stuffing from that! I do this instead of buying stuffing, it’s so much cheaper (a bag of stuffing equal to the amount in the pillow is like $20(au) instead of $5(au)) and way easier to get😊

[@TarisLuna]

I'm an absolutely bloody beginner, even though I crochet for 4 years on and off now. Never did anything other than the most basic stitch, out of which I made scarfs, blankets and beanies. But I really want to try to make something complex and cute, like this owl bear,when I'm done with the scarf I'm currently working on.

[@darkdest6664]

oh noooo bf is playing Boulder gate rn and would just die of happiness. Better go yarn hunting!

[@laurakuhn1295]

what I just realized with this pattern is that after weeks of following other tutorials from this channel, I've always slip-stitched the end of the row to the beginning, while the video doesn't show it. I hope this doesn't come to bite me in the butt later when I have to attach the ears...

[@coffeeniffler]

I love this pattern!! I'll make one in the future for sure. I just have to save money for yarn ;-;

[@XCherryDropletX]

This is amazing! I just really wish I could find a sewing pattern for this owlbear because I can't crochet but I can sew 😂

[@Auryyyy1]

It is nice and cute 😄😍

[@liliumity]

Just finished the one I'm gifting to my roommate--they cried and christened him Steeve. I can't wait to make an army

[@flowersgrowinme412]

my god it's so cuteeeee

[@Crowmouse6]

Baldur’s Gate 3 Let’s gooooo

[@ImTheSeagull]

Damn it, now I need to go yarn shopping for those nice like… uh, rustic colours? He just looks very patchwork and deserves those duller colours instead of bright colours imo. Hope that makes sense lmao

[@nephfey2605]

Off to make this for my bf/dm

[@TheYarnOverStore]

Can you do a tutorial on how you sewed on the eyes and beak

[@Dollfacexo]

I'm obsessed and cant wait to make this! does anyone have any good recommendations for beads/buttons, especially for the beak. I'm in the US.

[@katherynkramer6779]

I love this pattern but omg I have no idea what I’m doing so wrong every time I make it, but I didn’t see the re-alignment video until just now and just keep having the body totally twist around so the ears are in line with the tail??? I’ve made the body three times now and it happens every single time exactly the same way! I count my stitches and mark my beginning stitch every time! I feel like I’m going crazy, I’m glad I have the resources to fix it but I have never given myself so much trouble with a pattern before!

[@k.t.4613]

Waa he looks so cuddly >< Is there any alternative for his beak and claws, maybe by crocheting too? Cause I don't think they sell something like that where I am and I really want to make him

[@BeesWithKnees]

Omg more dnd plushies please!

[@AIvins]

I love it, but with the dip in between the eyes was a bigger dip like on the actual owlbear in game, seems a bit flat in this pattern. But I still love it.

[@NavyBabyBree]

I haven't watched yet but where can I get those buttons for eyes and nose they are perfect!!!

[@celadore_]

But how did you find such a variety of browns in Australia?

[@ComplicatedKnots]

The trick is to look for anything except brown.

[@makeitwithalex4483]

I feel your pain - Spotlight has all of those coloured yarns … but us Aussies are so limited with yarn choice 🫤