Knitted Owl Egg Cosies

Oh, how adorable are those Knitted Owl Egg Cosies! These charming little creations not only keep your boiled eggs warm and snug but also add a touch of whimsy to your breakfast table. With their big, curious eyes and cozy design, they're sure to put a smile on your face every morning. Perfect for bird lovers or anyone looking to add a bit of cozy cuteness to their kitchen, these knitted owl egg cosies are a delightful way to start your day. Who knew something as simple as a knitted accessory could bring so much joy to your breakfast routine?

I used 4.5mm needles (US size 7) but the needle size you choose will depend on which yarn you use. The important thing is to knit 8cm (3in) squares.

Abbreviations

K - knit

K2tog – knit 2 stitches together

Method

Cast on 12 stitches and knit (garter stitch) the first 2 or 3 rows to prevent the bottom edge curling. Now work in stocking stitch (knit one row and purl the next) until your knitting measures the same length as the cast on edge (you should now have a square). Cast off (bind off). Make a second square in a contrasting colour.

Making up

Weave the long tails of yarn into the wrong side of the work.

With right sides facing outwards, use DK or a finer yarn to over sew (or blanket stitch) round 3 sides. Leave the bottom edge open.

Ear tufts

Pinch the two corners on each side to create ears and bind round with yarn to hold in place.

Wings - knit 2

Cast on 5 stitches

Row 1. knit

Row 2. K2tog, k3 (4 stitches remaining )

Row 3. K2tog, k2 (3 stitches remaining)

Cast off (bind off)

Weave in the yarn ends and then stitch the cast on edge of each wing to the sides of the owl.

Eyes

You’ll need 2 buttons for each owl face. I used 1cm buttons and cut circles of felt fractionally larger to go behind the buttons. Stitch the eyes to the felt and then stitch these to the owl.

Beak

Make two or three straight stitches for the beak in a contrasting DK yarn.