How To Crochet A Penguin
Crochet an amigurumi penguin with this free crochet pattern! Peppy is the cutest penguin on the block crafted with Lion Brand Feels Like Bliss yarn.
Hi everyone!
A few weeks ago I sent out a questionnaire on what crochet patterns you would like to see this winter, and a pattern for a penguin was voted for the most. So I designed a pattern for Peppy the crochet penguin!
This crochet penguin pattern is for intermediate to expert-level crocheters. The yarn used for this amigurumi penguin is difficult to work with at times. The stitches can be hard to see due to the fuzzy nature of Feels Like Bliss.
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peppy the Crochet Penguin
Peppy the crochet penguin is an intermediate to expert-level pattern. There are a lot of colour changes and the stitches can be hard to see because of the fuzzy yarn used. The finished amigurumi penguin measures 5” tall by 6” wide. A stitch marker and row counter are highly recommended.
What you’ll need:
1 100g ball of Lion Brand Feels Like Bliss in Sky (size 5)
1 100g ball of Lion Brand Feels Like Bliss in Sand Dollar (size 5)
1 ball of size 4 worsted yarn in yellow
10mm safety eyes
Stuffing
Stitch marker
Row counter
Darning needle
Scissors
abbreviations:
ch=chain
sc=single crochet
ss=slip stitch
st(s)=stitch(es)
inc=increase
dec=decrease
F/O=fasten off
gauge:
20 stitches x 20 rows = 4” in single crochet
Penguin crochet pattern:
Head/Body:
Starts at the top of the head and ends at the bottom of the body. Start with Sky.
1. Ch 2. 6 sc in the first ch. (6 sts)
2. 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)
3. 1 sc, inc. Repeat around. (18 sts)
4. 2 sc, inc. Repeat around. (24 sts)
5. 3 sc, inc. Repeat around. (30 sts)
6. 4 sc, inc. Repeat around. (36 sts)
7 – 9. Sc in each st around. (36 sts)
10. Sc in the first 12 sts. Switch to Sand Dollar. Sc in the next 3 sts. Switch to Sky. Sc in the next 3 sts. Switch to Sand Dollar. Sc in the next 3 sts. Switch back to Sky. Sc for the rest of the round. (36 sts)
11. Sc in the first 11 sts. Switch to Sand Dollar. Sc in the next 5 sts. Switch to Sky. Sc 1. Switch to Sand Dollar. Sc in the next 5 sts. Switch to Sky. Sc for the rest of the round. (36 sts)
12. Sc in the first 10 sts. Switch to Sand Dollar. Sc in the next 13 sts. Switch to Sky. Sc for the rest of the round. (36 sts)
13. Sc in the first 5 sts then inc. Sc in the next 5 sts. Switch to Sand Dollar. Inc. 5 sc, inc x 2. 1 sc. Switch to Sky. 4 sc, inc. 5 sc and inc until the end of the round. (42 sts)
14. Sc in the first 10 sts. Switch to Sand Dollar. Sc in the next 19 sts. Switch to Sky. Sc the rest of the round. (42 sts)
15 – 22. Repeat 14.
Attach the 10mm safety eyes to round 12 approximately 7 sts apart. Make sure they are attached to the cream-colored section of the head.
23. 5 sc, dec. 3 sc. Switch to Sand Dollar. 2 sc, dec. 5 sc, dec x 2. Switch to Sky. 5 sc and dec until the end of the round. (36 sts)
24. 4 sc, dec. 3 sc. Switch to Sand Dollar. 1 sc and dec. 4 sc, dec x 2. 1 sc. Switch to Sky. Sc in the next 3 sts and dec. 4 sc and dec for the rest of the round. (30 sts)
25. 3 sc, dec. 3 sc. Switch to Sand Dollar. Dec. 3 sc, dec x 2. Switch to Sky. 3 sc and dec until the end of the round. (24 sts)
26. 2 sc, dec x 2. Switch to Sand Dollar. 2 sc, dec x 2. Switch to Sky. 2 sc and dec until the end of the round. (18 sts)
Stuff.
27. 1 sc, dec. Repeat around. (12 sts)
28. Dec around. (6 sts)
Ss and F/O. Use the tail to sew the hole closed.
Wings:
Use Sky & make two
1. Ch 2. 6 sc in the first ch. (6 sts)
2. 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)
3. 1 sc, inc. Repeat around. (18 sts)
4. Sc in each st around. (18 sts)
5. 2 sc, inc. Repeat around. (24 sts)
6 – 7. Sc in each st around. (24 sts)
8. 2 sc, dec. (18 sts)
Ss and F/O. Leave a long tail to attach to the side of the body at round 13. Do not stuff. Pinch flat together before attaching.
Beak:
Use Yellow
1. Ch 2. 4 sc in the first ch. (4 sts)
2. Sc in each st around. (4 sts)
Ss and F/O. Leave a long tail to attach to the head in between the eyes at approximately rounds 14 & 15. Do not stuff.
I hope you enjoyed my penguin crochet pattern! Peppy is just the cutest! The green penguin in the above photos is a version I crocheted using Bernat Velvet yarn and I love how it turned out.
This amigurumi penguin pattern was designed by me. Feel free to use this free pattern to make items for your shops, but please give me credit by tagging me @summerbugcrafts or #summerbugcrafts.
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