Crochet your own penguin with our Little Penguin amigurumi pattern. These little guys love wearing colorful hats. Choose your favorite hues to make this little penguin uniquely yours. The penguin amigurumi pattern is easy to follow, it’s a perfect choice for beginners.
Pattern by: Ami Saigon Patterns
Picture: @amisaigonvn
Tutorial video: Ami Saigon Channel
Abbreviations:
R= round
mr = magic ring
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in the next stitch)
dec = decrease (join the next 2 stitches into 1)
sl st = slip stitch
st = stitch
ch = chain
FO = finish off
[ ] = number of stitches you should have at the end of the round/row
( ) x 6 = repeat whatever is between the brackets the number of times stated
To crochet Penguin amigurumi you need:
– Yarn: black, white, gray, orange, red
– Crochet hook
– Fiberfill for stuffing
– Sewing needle, scissors
– Size eyes: 6mm
Amigurumi Little Penguin
Free crochet patterns
Head-Body
Start with black yarn
R 1: 6 sc in mr | [6] |
R 2: inc x 6 | [12] |
R 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 | [18] |
R 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 | [24] |
R 5: 24 sc | [24] |
R 6: 7 sc, 2 sc, 1 sc, 2 sc, 12 sc | [24] |
R 7: 6 sc, 3 sc (white), 1 sc, 3 sc (white), 11 sc | [24] |
R 8: 3 sc, inc, 2 sc, 1 sc, inc 3 sc, inc, 1 sc (white), 2 sc, inc, (3 sc, inc) x 2 | [30] |
R 9: 4 sc, inc, 2 sc, 2 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 1 sc (white), 3 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc) x 2 | [36] |
Change to gray yarn | |
R 10-11: 8 sc, 11 sc (white), 17 sc (2 rounds) | [36] |
R 12: 9 sc, 9 sc (white), 18 sc | [36] |
R 13: 36 sc | [36] |
Insert the eyes between rounds 7-8, 3 sts apart | |
R 14: (4 sc, dec) x 6 | [30] |
R 15: (3 sc, dec) x 6 | [24] |
R 16: (2 sc, dec) x 6 | [18] |
Stuff with fiberfill | |
R 17: (1 sc, dec) x 6 | [12] |
R 18: dec x 6 | [6] |
Stuff with fiberfill. Cut the yarn, and hide the tail.
Wing (make 2)
Start with gray yarn
R 1: 4 sc in mr | [4] |
R 2: inc x 4 | [8] |
R 3-4: 8 sc (2 rounds) | [8] |
R 5: (2 sc, dec) x 2 | [6] |
Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Leg (make 2)
Start with orange yarn
R 1: 6 sc in mr | [6] |
R 2: 1 sl st, (2 ch, 1 slst) x 3, 2 sl st |
Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Hat
Start with red yarn
R 1: 6 sc in mr | [6] |
R 2: inc x 6 | [12] |
R 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 | [18] |
R 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 | [24] |
R 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 | [30] |
R 6-7: 30 sc (2 rounds) | [30] |
R 8: FLO [(1 slst, 2 hdc) in 1 st, 2 dc in 1 st, 2 hdc in 1 st] x 10 |
Cut the yarn, and hide the tail.
Hat strap
Start with white yarn
Make 20 chains (make 2)
Cut the yarn, and hide the tail.
Remember, each stitch carries a bit of your creativity. Personalize your penguin with love and care. Share your crochet journey with us. We’d love to see your unique spin on this adorable project. Happy crafting, and may your crochet adventures continue to be filled with joy!
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