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Let’s create the next woodland finger puppet animal, an owl finger puppet, with this free pattern! Owl finger puppet is a fifth woodland finger puppet pattern that I share. You already might have mole finger puppet, bear finger puppet, squirrel finger puppet, and frog finger puppet. This owl craft project can be used during homeschooling, in class, at home. Finger puppets are a fantastic way to engage in learning by storytelling, acting, practicing grammar. For more ideas on using finger puppets, visit Six ideas for using finger puppets in class. 

General instructions

This owl felt finger puppet is easy to make. It is stitched entirely by hand, using basic embroidery stitches such as running stitch, French knot, whip stitch. Visit my website for the guide on hand embroidery stitches.

Instructions follow to make the felt finger puppet owl. The finished puppet is approximately 2.8 ” (7 cm) tall. The puppet is made from scraps of felt.

Finger puppets are not recommended for children under the age of 3.

This pattern includes the free template to make the owl puppet, a material and supply list, complete instructions, and supporting photos.

Three-strand embroidery floss and one-strand embroidery floss are used to embroider the owl puppet. Knot thread ends on the wrong side of felt.

TIP: Felt pieces can be pinned to the body shape to hold them in place until they are stitched.

Another option is to place a tiny dab of instant dry fabric glue on the reverse side of felt shapes and position them on the puppet’s body.

TIP: If you like to learn some tips on how to cut out felt pieces, you can read my post about 6 techniques for cutting felt shapes.

TIP: You are welcome to read how to trace on felt post if you want to learn more about transferring the pattern on felt for embroidery.

Materials & Supplies

Materials and Supplies needed:

• owl finger puppet template

• felt scraps: mustard, purple, orange, white

• embroidery floss: black, orange, mustard, purple, white

• hand-sewing needles

• small or embroidery scissors (these are the ones I use)

• pins (optional - these are my favorites) or Clover wonder clips (optional)

• fabric glue (optional)

• freezer paper (optional - Check out my tutorial to learn how to use freezer paper for cutting precise shapes from felt)

How to Make an Easy Owl Felt Finger Puppet

1. Use the template provided to cut out all of the pieces from felt. See photo below.

2. Pin or glue mustard chest to the front of body shape, following owl finger puppet diagram. Cut a length of embroidery floss and separate one-strand. Sew running stitch close to the edges on the chest to attach it.

3. Pin or glue (with a tiny dab) two white circles for eyes to the front of body shape, following the template. With one-strand white floss, sew whip stitch around the edges of the eyes to attach it. I do 8 whip stitches.

Using the french knot, sew the eyes in position with three-strands of black embroidery thread. I wrapped the thread 3 times around my needle so that the knot is more significant.

4. Pin or glue orange beak to the front of body shape, following owl finger puppet template. Cut a length of orange or mustard embroidery floss and separate one-strand. Sew whip stitch close to the edges of the beak to attach it. I did 4 whip stitches.

5. Place the owl finger puppet’s front and back together and begin joining the pieces with a running stitch close to the edge.

6. Your DIY: owl finger puppet made with Fun Cloth Crafts free pattern is ready for its happy owner.

Your ‘Owl finger puppet’ is finished :) I’m sure yours turned out adorable!

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XO, Anna

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Pattern may be copied for noncommercial use only. You can use it to make as many Owl finger puppets as you want for yourself or as gifts, but please don’t make any for sale.