Looking for a cute and easy crochet project? Our Free Little Penguin Amigurumi Pattern is perfect for both beginners and experienced crafters. This delightful little penguin is not only fun to make but also a charming addition to any collection of handmade toys.
Materials:
•2.5 mm hook
• Soft baby wool yarn
(I used Schachenmayr Merino “Extrafine 120”)
-dark grey
-light bleu
-cream
-yellow
•Black embroidery thread
•Safety eyes 8.00 mm
• Stuffing
•Yarn needle
• Stitch marker
Amigurumi Abbreviations:
ch-chain
dc-double crochet
Sc-single crochet
st/sts-stitch/stitches
inc – increase
dec decrease
dc-double crochet
FO-fasten off
The pattern is written in English using US crochet terminology. Instructions are easy to follow if you are familiar with basic crochet techniques.
The size of the penguin toy is approximately 17- 18 cm from head to bottom. It may vary though depending on the kind of yarn and hook size used.
You can also use any color of yarn.
Feel free to add accessories to your very own penguin.
COPYRIGHT:
This is a pattern designed and written by RNata. It’s for personal use only. You may not sell, share (printed or online), reproduce, distribute and altered any part of it. Do not claim it as your own. However, you are welcome to sell the finished item in a limited number provided that you credit me (RNata) as the designer especially when listing online. Thank you.
HEAD
Use the grey yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: (inc) x6 [12]
Rnd 3: (inc, sc) x6 [18]
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
Rnd 5: (inc, 3 sc) x6 [30]
Rnd 6: sc around [30]
Rnd 7: 2 sc, (inc, 4 sc) x5, inc, 2 sc [36]
Rnd 8:4 sc, (inc, 5 sc) x5, inc, sc [42]
Rnd 9: (6 sc, inc) x6 [48]
Rnd 10: sc around [48]
Rnd 11: (inc, 7 sc) x6 [54]
Rnd 12-14: sc around [54], 3 rounds Rnd
15: (8 sc, inc) x6 [60]
How to change the color of yarn:
With the two loops from the previous yarn on the hook (fig 1), wrap the new yarn around the hook, then pull the new yarn through the two loops of the stitch (fig 2).
Tip: fix the previous yarn, after the changing color of yarn, to crochet one stitch together on back side (fig 3).
Rnd 16: grey yarn: 18 sc, cream yarn: 3 sc, grey yarn: 9 sc, cream yarn: 3 sc, grey yarn: 27 sc, (fig 4) [60]
Rnd 17: grey yarn: 17 sc, cream yarn: 5 sc, grey yarn: 7 sc, cream yarn: 5 sc, grey yarn: 26 sc [60]
Tip: to avoid the holes, crochet the cream yarn two three stitches together before the changing the color of yarn (fig 5).
Give the tail of the previous yarn a nice tug when changing yarn colors, to prevent loose stitches. You will notice the big loops at the back. Make sure the loops are loose enough to stretch when you stuff the head. Otherwise, you will have a scrunched penguin face.
Rnd 18: grey yarn: 16 sc, cream yarn: 7 sc, grey yarn: 5 sc, cream yarn: 7 sc, grey yarn: 25 sc [60]
Rnd 19: grey yarn: 15 sc, cream yarn: 9 sc, grey yarn: 3 sc, cream yarn: 9 sc, grey yarn: 24 sc [60]
Rnd 20: grey yarn: 14 sc, cream yarn: 11 sc, grey yarn: 1 sc, cream yarn: 11 sc, grey yarn: 23 sc, (fig 8) [60]
Attach the safety eyes between rounds 19 and 20 with 11 st in-between
Tip: skip the 20 stitches from the beginning (you should count the stitches of round 19), attach the first eye, skip next 11 stitches and attach second eye. I used safety eyes 8.00 mm.
Rnd 21-22: grey yarn: 14 sc, cream yarn: 23 sc, grey yarn: 23 sc [60]
• Tip: I used invisible decrease for the next rounds.
Rnd 23: dec, 8 sc, dec, 2 sc, cream yarn: 6 sc, dec, 8 sc, dec, 5 sc, grey yarn: 3 sc, (dec, 8 sc) x2 [54]
Rnd 24: dec, 7 sc, dec, sc, cream yarn: 6 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec, 4 sc, grey yarn: 3 sc, (dec, 7 sc) x2 [48]
Rnd 25: dec, 6 sc, dec, cream yarn: (6 sc, dec) x2, 3 sc, grey yarn: 3 sc, (dec, 6 sc) x2, (fig 10) [42]
Start to stuff the head.
Rnd 26: grey yarn: dec, 5 sc, dec (insert the hook in front loop, grey yarn over and pull it through (fig 11). Then insert the hook in second front loop, cream yarn over and pull it through (fig 12). Cream yarn over and pull through the 2 remaining loops), cream yarn: (5 sc, dec) x2, 2 sc, grey yarn: 3 sc, (dec, 5 sc) x2 [36]
Rnd 27: grey yarn: dec, 4 sc, dec (make the decrease in the same way as previous), cream yarn: (4 sc, dec) x2, sc, grey yarn: 3 sc, (dec, 4 sc) x2, (fig 13, 14 and 15) [30]
Rnd 28: grey yarn: dec, 3 sc, dec (make the decrease in the same way as previous), cream yarn: (3 sc, dec) x2, grey yarn: 3 sc, (dec, 3 sc) x2, [24]
Cut the yarn leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the head firmly.
BODY
Use the grey yarn.
Ch 9. Stitches are worked around both sides of the foundation chain.
Rnd 1: start in second ch from the hook, inc in this st, 6 sc, 3 sc in last st. Continue on the other side of the foundation chain: 7 sc [18]
Rnd 2: 2 inc, 6 sc, 3 inc, 6 sc, inc [24]
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x2, 6 sc, (sc, inc) x3, 7 sc, inc, [30]
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x2, 6 sc, (2 sc, inc) x3, 8 sc, inc [36]
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x2, 6 sc, (3 sc, inc) x3, 9 sc, inc [42]
Rnd 6: 3 sc, (inc, 4 sc) x2, 6 sc, (inc, 4 sc) x3, 6 sc, inc, sc [48]
Rnd 7: 4 sc, (inc, 5 sc) x2, 6 sc, (inc, 5 sc) x3, 6 sc, inc, sc, (fig 16) [54]
Rnd 8-11: sc around [54], 4 rounds Change the color of yarn to blue.
Rnd 12: sc around [54]
Rnd 13: BLO: sc around, (fig 17) [54]
Rnd 14: (dec, 7 sc) x6 [48]
Rnd 15-17: sc around [48], 3 rounds
Rnd 18: (dec, 6 sc) x6 [42]
Rnd 19-21: sc around [42], 3 rounds
Rnd 22: (dec, 5 sc) x6 [36]
Rnd 23-25: sc around [36], 3 rounds
Rnd 26: (dec, 4 sc) x6 [30]
Rnd 27-28: sc around [30], 2 rounds
Rnd 29: (dec, 3 sc) x6 [24]
Stuff the body firmly, (fig 18). Fasten off.
WINGS
(make 2,use the grey yarn)
Rnd 1: start 6 sc in a magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: (sc, inc) x3 [9]
SKIRT
Go back to front loops of round 12. Insert your hook in last loop, pick up the blue yarn and pull it through (fig 19). Crochet 2 ch (the 1st dc of the round will be 2chs), crochet 2 dc in the same loop
Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc) x3 [12]
Rnd 4: (3 sc, inc) x3 [15]
Rnd 5-9: sc around [15], 5 rounds
Rnd 10: (3 sc, dec) x3 [12]
Rnd 11: sc around [12]
Rnd 12: (2 sc, dec) x3 [9]
FO. Cut the yarn leaving a long tail for sewing (fig 22).
BEAK
(use the yellow yarn)
Rnd 1: start 7 sc in a magic ring [7]
Rnd 2: (inc) x7 [14]
How to Invisible Fasten off:
Using a needle, insert it in both loops of the
Crochet 3 dc in each front loops (fig 21). Fasten off.
second stitch after the last stitch. Then, insert it only in the back loop of the last stitch. Secure the yarn and use the remaining yarn tail for sewing
LEGS
(make 2, use the yellow yarn)
Ch 6. Stitches are worked around both sides of the foundation chain.
Rnd 1: start in second ch from the hook, inc in this st, 3 sc, 3 sc in last st. Continue on the other side of the foundation chain: 4 sc [12]
Rnd 2: (inc, 5 sc) x2 [14]
Rnd 3-5: sc around [14], 3 rounds
Rnd 6: sc, dec, 5 sc, dec, 4 sc [12]
Crochet sc and sist in next 2 stitches. Cut the yarn leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembling:
Sew the head to body using the remaining yarn of head.
Sew the wings between rounds 27 and 28 of body (fig 27, 28).
Insert the needle in 5th stitch from the ending of last round
Then go to head and insert the needle in the last stitch of head
Sew the head to body by going across each stitch of head and body
Place the beak between eyes. Sew the beak to head on the right and left sides.
Sew the legs to body between rounds 1 and 2
SCARF
(Use the blue yarn)
Crochet Ch 46.
Start in 3rd chain, dc in each stitch [44].
Turn your work: (inc dc, dc) x22, (fig 33) [66] Fasten off.
Connect the leg to body, see the photo tutorials
HAT
(use the blue yarn)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: (inc) x6 [12]
Rnd 3: (inc, sc) x6 [18]
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
Rnd 5-6: sc around [24]
FO. Cut the yarn leaving a long tail for sewing.
Lace:
Ch 4, start in second chain from hook: 3 slst. Turn the hat wrong side outside. Insert your hook in magic ring and pick up the tails of yarn to inside (fig 39). Make the few knots to fix the lace .
