Well there are just no words to explain how pleased I am with the response to the survey. You are all so amazing for taking the time to fill it out. The answers you have given me will really help in making a pattern book that crocheters actually want and I love that a lot of you think the same as myself about book that are around at the moment.
I've been crocheting odd little things recently and will post the patterns in the future for you all. Here is an especially cute pattern for to say thank you again:
Itty Bitty Owl Pattern
You Will need:
Small amounts of DK or WW yarn
3.5mm hook
10mm eyes
Small triangle of yellow felt
Stitch marker
Fiber fill
Embroidery needle
Body
R1: 6sc in ring
R2: inc in every st around (12sc)
R3: sc in first, inc in next, rep around, (18sc)
R4: sc in first 2, inc in next, rep around (24sc)
R5-8 sc around
change colour
R9-14: sc around FO leaving tail to sew
Eye patch (make 2)
R1: 6sc in ring
R2: inc in every stitch around
ss in next, FO leaving tail to sew
Wings (make 2)
R1: 6sc in ring
R2: sc in first, inc in next, rep around (9sc)
R3-5: sc around, ss into next, FO leaving tail to sew
after adding all the face detail and embroidering the v marks of the tummy, stuff and sew the top closed, sew diagonally for 1cm down the corners to make the ears stand out.
Enjoy your itty bitty owl

