Owl Eyeglass Holder

Owl Eyeglass Holder Crochet Pattern

Project Overview

This downloadable crochet pattern by designer Lisa Ferrel creates a charming owl-shaped eyeglass holder, perfect for keeping reading glasses or sunglasses organized and within reach. The finished owl measures approximately 7.5 inches tall by 7 inches wide, making it an ideal decorative accent for desks, nightstands, or shelves. The pattern uses a combination of ombre or variegated yarn for the main body with solid-colored accents, creating visual interest and dimension in this intermediate-level project.

Materials Required

• Yarn: Worsted weight and aran weight yarn totaling approximately 170 yards—130 yards in ombre or variegated yarn for the main body (MC), 40 yards in solid color for contrast (CC), and 3 yards in orange or yellow for the beak detail
• Hook: Size G (4.00 mm) crochet hook
• Notions: Plastic googly eyes measuring 40 mm tall, fiberfil stuffing, pantyhose (for stuffing support), and a yarn needle for finishing

Gauge and Finished Dimensions

The pattern is worked to a gauge of 9 single crochet stitches equaling 2 inches. The crocodile stitch, a decorative textured technique used in this design, measures approximately 7/8 inch across. Understanding gauge is essential for achieving the intended finished size of 7.5 inches tall by 7 inches wide.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

This intermediate-level pattern incorporates several fundamental and decorative crochet techniques. The body is constructed using single crochet stitches worked in continuous rounds without joining, which creates a seamless spiral effect. The pattern employs increases (working 2 stitches into 1 stitch) during the early rounds to shape the owl's rounded body, and invisible decreases (also called invisible single crochet decreases) during the later shaping rounds to taper and form the owl's silhouette.

The crocodile stitch is featured as a decorative textured element, adding dimensional detail to the finished piece. This stitch creates a scalloped, overlapping appearance reminiscent of crocodile scales. The pattern also utilizes basic chain stitches to begin rounds and establish the foundation of the work.

Construction Method

The owl is constructed by working the body in continuous rounds using the main ombre or variegated yarn. The pattern begins with a foundation chain and increases strategically to build the rounded shape of the owl's body. As the piece progresses, invisible decreases are worked at regular intervals to shape and define the owl's form. The googly eyes are attached to create the owl's characteristic wide-eyed expression, while the orange or yellow yarn is used to add a beak detail. The piece is stuffed with fiberfil and pantyhose to maintain its shape and provide structure for holding eyeglasses securely.

Skill Level

Rated as intermediate difficulty, this pattern is suitable for crocheters who are comfortable with basic stitches and shaping techniques. Familiarity with working in continuous rounds, executing increases and decreases, and reading pattern abbreviations is recommended. The pattern references an external YouTube tutorial for the invisible decrease technique, providing additional support for crafters who may need visual guidance on this specific stitch.