Wooly Strix is the featured crochet pattern for the 2025 Puget Sound LYS Tour at Stranded by the Sea in Edmonds, WA! Visit the shop during the tour, May 14–18, 2025, to receive this pattern for free.

Say hello to your new wooly, feathered companion - Wooly Strix - Owl Amigurumi! By holding a neutral coloured yarn together with Suri Alpaca or Mohair, you’ll achieve a marled feathery effect reminiscent of downy plumage. The pattern is designed with customization in mind, so you can craft your favorite member of the Strix genus—personally, I’m partial to the Spotted Owl (Strix Occidentalis).

This crochet pattern is rated intermediate and is for those comfortable with a variety of amigurumi shaping techniques and seaming small parts. It uses stitches and methods such as single crochet, increases, decreases, and half double crochet, all worked in the round. You’ll also be changing colors, holding yarn double for added texture, and attaching small components to bring your owl to life.

Wooly Strix is a written pattern, in English US crochet terms.

YARN
Light Worsted yarn in 3-4 colors.
Body/Head/Wings - 120-140 yards (110-128 meters).
White - 5 yards (4.5 meters).
Orange/Yellow - 10 yards (9 meters).
Laceweight Suri Alpaca or Mohair - 140 yards (128 meters).

Yarns used:
Stranded Studio Narwhal - 100% SW Merino
Stranded Studio Sea Otter - Suri Alpaca Silk

HOOK SIZE
Crochet hook to achieve a very tight gauge so no stuffing can be seen through the stitches.
Suggested Sizes 3.5mm (US E/4) or 3.75mm (US F/5) if using light worsted yarn held with Suri Alpaca/ Mohair.

OTHER MATERIALS
Removable stitch markers.
10 or 12mm black shank back eyes. Larger Suri Alpaca Owl used 12mm eyes.
Sewing materials - Pins, Tapestry needle or Felting Needle.
Stuffing material, approximately 50g of natural wool roving.