Adorable Crochet Penguin Amigurumi Pattern For Handmade Happiness
Make a cute, tiny Penguin that will never go stale and always keep you company. This is exactly what a Crochet Penguin Amigurumi is! Crafted with love and a sprinkle of creativity, this adorable little creation is more than just yarn and stitches. It’s a pocket-sized buddy that brings a smile to your face with its unique charm.
Crochet Penguin Amigurumi
Whether it’s sitting on your desk, decorating a shelf, or tucked into a gift box for someone special, this crocheted Penguin is a delightful slice of happiness that you can hold in your hand. No need to worry about it getting cold or soggy; this Penguin is here to stay fresh and cozy forever!
Materials Needed
- Gray, black, white, and gold plush yarn
- 5.5 mm crochet hook
- 12 mm safety eyes
- Stitch marker
- Pair of scissors
- Fiberfill
- Darning needles
Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec: decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
- sl st: slip stitch
Instructions
Body
Starting with Black Yarn:
- Create a slip knot and chain 2.
- In the second chain from the hook, work 6 sc. (6)
- Pull the starting tail to close the gap.
Round 2:
- Work 2 sc in each stitch around. (12)
For Round 3:
- Sc in the first stitch, place a stitch marker.
- Work an inc in the next stitch.
- Continue the pattern (1 sc, inc) around. (18)
Round 4:
- Start with 1 sc in each of the first 2 stitches.
- Followed by an inc in the next stitch.
- Continue the pattern (2 sc, inc) around. (24)
For Round 5:
- Start with 1 sc in each of the first 3 stitches, followed by an inc in the next stitch.
- Continue pattern (3 sc, inc) around. (30)
Round 6:
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- Start with 1 sc in each stitch around. (30)
Adding Colors
Rounds 7-9:
Follow the pattern to create the black and white face, changing colors as specified:
- Begin with 9 sc in black.
- Work 1 sc with a color change.
- Work 3 sc in white.
- Continue alternating single crochets in white and black as indicated to complete the rounds.
Round 10:
- Work 8 sc in black, 6 sc in white, 2 sc in black, 6 sc in white, and the remaining 8 sc in black. (32)
Adding Eyes
Positioning Eyes:
- Insert safety eyes between rounds 7 and 8.
Completing the Body
Rounds 11-12:
- Continue following the instructions, with additional rounds of single crochet to shape the body.
- Adding fiberfill before closing the body.
Wings and Feet
Wing and Feet:
Start with gray yarn and create the wings:
- Ch 2, work 4 sc in the second chain from the hook.
- Round 2: (1 sc, inc) around. (6)
- Round 3: (2 sc, inc) around. (8)
- Round 4: 1 sc in each stitch around. (8)
Create two wings and two feet with mustard yarn using the same method.
Beak
Beak:
Using mustard yarn:
- Create a slip knot and chain 2.
- Work 4 sc in the second chain from the hook.
- Pull the tail tight to close the gap.
- In round 2, follow the pattern (1 sc, inc) around. (6)
Attach to the face between the black and white color change.
Assembly
Attaching Wings and Feet:
- Sew wings onto the body positioned opposite round 5.
- Attach feet to the body ensuring they are symmetrical.
Securing Beak:
- Position and sew the beak in place.
Finishing
- Cut any excess yarn and secure all endings.
- Shape the body by adding the final touches with fiberfill.
