Besides protecting your glasses, this crochet penguin holder brightens up your desk, nightstand, or shelf with its playful design. Its compact size makes it perfect for any space, and the soft texture makes it pleasant to touch and handle. The vibrant colors and cheerful expression add warmth and personality to your room, serving as both a useful accessory and a delightful decoration.

Ideal for beginners and experienced crocheters alike, the Free Crochet Penguin Holder Pattern is a wonderful project if you enjoy making functional project with a touch of whimsy. It also makes a thoughtful handmade gift for friends, family, or anyone who loves penguins and practical storage solutions. Combining creativity with usefulness, this penguin holder might just become your favorite way to keep your glasses safe and stylish.

Penguin Glasses Holder Crochet Pattern

This adorable penguin glasses holder is made by crocheting two separate pieces — a colorful front piece with detailed color changes for the penguin’s face, and a solid-colored back piece. Both are joined and edged to create a sturdy, functional holder perfect for keeping your glasses safe and adding a touch of fun to your accessories.

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Pattern Highlights

• Two-piece construction: front (color changes) and back (solid color)
• Color work for facial details on the front piece
• Uses common stitches: single crochet (sc), increases (inc), half double crochet (hdc), double crochet (dc), slip stitch (sl st)
• Back loop only (BLO) rounds for neat side walls
• Face embroidered with black yarn and crochet beak
• Joined together with slip stitches for strength and shape

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Notes for Beginners

• Work carefully through color changes to avoid tangling.
• Use stitch markers if necessary to mark round beginnings.
• Keep a consistent moderate tension throughout the project.
• Embroider facial details after making the front piece, before joining.
• Sew or glue facial parts securely.
• Weave in ends to prevent unraveling.
• Follow stitch counts carefully for proper shape.

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Skill Level

Intermediate beginner: comfortable with

• Basic stitches (sc, hdc, dc, sl st)
• Working in rounds and along both sides of foundation chains
• Color changes mid-round
• Increasing stitches
• Back loop only stitches
• Basic sewing and embroidery

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Materials

• Worsted or DK weight yarn in:
  • White (penguin face base)
  • Purple (main color for back piece and part of front)
  • Black (for embroidery and beak)
• Crochet hook size 3.5 – 4.0 mm
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Stitch marker (optional)

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Abbreviations

Abbreviation	Stitch
ch	Chain
sc	Single crochet
hdc	Half double crochet
dc	Double crochet
sl st	Slip stitch
inc	Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
BLO	Back loop only

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Step-by-Step Pattern

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Piece 1: Front (with Color Changes)

Foundation Chain

• Chain 20 with white yarn.

Round 1

• Skip the first chain.
• In 2nd chain from hook: 1 increase (2 sc).
• Work 17 sc along the chain.
• Work 3 sc in last chain (to turn corner).
• Along the other side of the chain, work 18 sc.
• Join with slip stitch (= 40 stitches total).

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Round 2

• Ch 1.
• Work 2 increases (4 sc total).
• Work 8 sc.
• Switch to purple yarn, work 1 sc.
• Switch back to white yarn, work 8 sc.
• 3 increases (6 sc).
• Work 17 sc.
• 1 increase (2 sc).
• Join.

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Round 3

• Ch 1.
• Repeat (1 sc, 1 inc) twice.
• Work 7 sc.
• Switch to purple yarn, work 3 sc.
• Switch back to white, work 7 sc.
• Repeat (1 sc, 1 inc) three times.
• Work 18 sc.
• 1 increase.
• Join.

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Round 4

• Ch 1.
• Repeat (2 sc, 1 inc) twice.
• Work 7 sc.
• Switch to purple yarn, work 3 sc.
• Switch back to white, work 7 sc.
• Repeat (2 sc, 1 inc) three times.
• Work 19 sc.
• 1 increase.
• Join.

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Round 5

• Ch 1.
• Repeat (3 sc, 1 inc) twice.
• Work 6 sc.
• Switch to purple yarn, work 5 sc.
• Switch back to white, work 6 sc.
• Repeat (3 sc, 1 inc) three times.
• Work 20 sc.
• 1 increase.
• Join.

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Round 6

• Ch 1.
• Repeat (4 sc, 1 inc) twice.
• Work 5 sc.
• Switch to purple yarn, work 7 sc.
• Switch back to white, work 5 sc.
• Repeat (4 sc, 1 inc) three times.
• Work 21 sc.
• 1 increase.
• Join.

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Round 7

• Switch completely to purple yarn.
• Ch 1.
• Repeat (5 sc, 1 inc) twice.
• Work 17 sc.
• Repeat (5 sc, 1 inc) three times.
• Work 22 sc.
• 1 increase.
• Join.

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Round 8 (Face Shaping Round)

• Ch 1.
• Repeat (6 sc, 1 inc) twice.
• Work 1 half double crochet (hdc).
• Work 15 double crochets (dc).
• Work 1 hdc.
• Repeat (6 sc, 1 inc) twice.

Cheek section:

• Work 1 hdc, 2 dc, 1 dc increase, 2 dc, 1 hdc (creates cheek puff).
• Work 17 sc.

Second cheek section:

• Repeat 1 hdc, 2 dc, 1 dc increase, 2 dc, 1 hdc.
• Join and fasten off.

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Face Details

Eyes

• Use black yarn to embroider eyes on the front piece.
• Stitch small white highlights inside the eyes for a lively look.

Beak

• Make a magic ring.
• Round 1: 10 sc into ring.
• Round 2: 1 sc in each stitch around.
• Fasten off.
• Sew or glue the beak to the penguin’s face in an appropriate position.

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Piece 2: Back Piece (Solid Purple)

• Follow Rounds 1 through 8 exactly like the front piece, but crochet entirely with purple yarn, no color changes.
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Assembly & Sides

Joining Front and Back Pieces

• Place front and back pieces together, right sides facing out.
• Work 82 slip stitches (sl st) evenly through both layers around the edges to join securely.
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Creating Sides of Holder

• Round 9: Chain 1.
• Work single crochets in back loops only (BLO) around the edge.
• Rounds 10 to 13: Chain 1, then work 1 sc in every stitch around (no increases or decreases).
• Fasten off and weave in all yarn ends meticulously.

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Finished Size

• Approximately 14 cm (5.5 inches) wide.
• Approximately 12 cm (4.7 inches) tall including side walls.
• Fits most adult glasses or sunglasses securely.

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Conclusion

This friendly penguin glasses holder pattern combines vibrant colorwork with textured shaping and easy-to-learn stitches that will delight beginner to intermediate crocheters. By following the clear steps to crochet two pieces and assemble them with sturdy edge stitching, you can make a custom, functional accessory that will protect your glasses and bring a smile. Take your time mastering the color changes and embroidery — these details give your penguin its character.