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“Owls” Sweater Pattern

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owlsNote: since this post was originally published in 2009, the pattern is no longer free. You can find more information about the adult and child-sized sweaters at the website linked below (scroll down) or buy the pattern directly via digital download.

I cannot send you the pattern because I do not have it.

Thanks!

Here is Terrye’s original post:

Isn’t this the cutest thing? I love it! And the buttons for the owl’s eyes are adorable too. But.. since I’m soooo over winter, I’m thinking a cap sleeve instead of the long sleeves. What do you think? go……here!  http://needled.wordpress.com/designs/

Looking for more Owl Sweaters? Check out these patterns on Etsy.

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Comments

  2. Hi Kate – i would really love this pattern and also the small one for kids. it is really so stunning. regards Vera.

  3. Hey so I’m new to this, but i would love to knit this jumper/sweater, I was wondering if it was free or not, and if it isn’t where do I buy it?

  5. I really love the owl sweater pattern and was
    wondering if you could e-mail me a copy. I would
    also like the childrens pattern as well if that is available. Thank you so much. The sweaters are amazing!

    Mary

  6. Hi! This owl sweater pattern is awesome! I want to knit it for myself and wear it everywhere! Please email me a copy of the pattern 🙂

    -Maria 🙂

  9. Hi, just wondering if you would be able to e-mail this pattern. Owls are my little obsession and my mom would LOVE to knit it for me. Thanks!

  11. I am learning to knit and would love a copy of this pattern!!! It would be my first sweater!!! Please email the pattern to me. Thanks you so much.
    Patrice

  13. Can you send me a copy of this pattern?
    The one linked isn’t free like your url says it is… I would GREATLY appreciate it! COMPLETELY in love with this sweater!! Thanks!

  14. I think this is such a cute sweater and my winter collection really needs some additions! So could you please send me the pattern?

    Thank you very much!
    Alexandra

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Knits with Sheep

It felt like it had been a while since I’d done a roundup of knitting patterns involving sheep, and if search is any indication, that is true. I found a roundup of patterns for knit sheep from a few years ago, but the only one with v I could find is from 2015. So it’s definitely time to revisit this fun genre of knitting patterns.

This all started with a headband. Alyssa Kaat’s Icelandic Sheep Headband (free on Ravelry) to be specific. Ravelry showed it to me as a pattern highlight and I couldn’t resist taking a closer look. It’s worked with two colors of worsted weight yarn and alternates sheep with stars around your head.

Another great sheepy headband is this one from Loch Fyne Crafts on Etsy. These sweet little sheep are worked in bulky yarn and you can make the background look like field and sky or work it in a solid color.

Or make a headband (or a hat, cowl, or all three) covered with a flock of sheep with this set of patterns from New Age Knitting CA. These pieces also use the field/sky coloring, but you can use whatever colors of worsted weight yarn you like.

Speaking of hats, there’s also the sheep hat from Lynann Knits Designs. The sample was worked in Icelandic wool to make the sheep and the hat extra fuzzy and warm, but any worsted weight yarn will work.

There’s also the Wandering Sheep hat from Kat Hudon (on Ravelry), which features a fun collection of speckled sheep that can be worked in different yarn weights to make different sizes of hats for kids and adults.

And lest you think sheep need to be knit in traditional stranded colorwork, check out the Rebel Sheep Mob blanket by Deborah Moore. This one is worked in mosaic knitting using fingering weight yarn. In mosaic knitting you’re only working with one color per row so it’s pretty easy. You can find this pattern on Ravelry.

I can’t possibly share sheep knitting patterns without mentioning the amazing Black Sheep Shadow Shawl by Mark Jamieson. Shadow knitting is a technique I want to do more of, but it involves working two rows alternating in two different colors and the pattern emerges when you look at the design from an angle. It’s so cool and the sheep on this one are amazing! It’s not a beginner project but well worth the work. You can find it on Ravelry or at the designer’s website.