I’ve teamed up with my favorite craft store, Michaels, for another fun holiday inspired amigurumi project! Friends, let me introduce you to the cutest and most cuddly crochet penguin I have ever seen! I used to be obsessed with penguins and making this crochet one reignited my love for this sweet animal.
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Working with chunky yarns has been quite popular this past year so I was excited to pick up something I haven’t seen anyone talk about. The Eco-Luxe line of yarn that is exclusive to Michaels is much different than anything I’ve ever worked with which is why I was so excited to try it out! This yarn is a level 6 super bulky and is made from recycled plastic, acrylic and wool. It’s super soft and comes in the perfect shades to make a crochet chunky penguin.
This amigurumi penguin has a few color changes, but it works up so quickly and would make the perfect last minute gift for Christmas or any other special occasion. Or if you just want to make yourself a crochet penguin then have at it!
Have fun and I hope you enjoy this pattern!
Here’s what you’ll need:
- A Level 6 Super Bulky Yarn (I used Loops & Threads “Eco-Luxe” in the colors: Black, Ivory White, Burnt Orange, Mint and Orchid Blend (A Michaels exclusive yarn that can be found here) One skein of black and white will make 1 penguin.)
- Size 7mm Crochet Hook (can be purchased here)
- 1 Pair of 15mm Black Safety Eyes
- Pink Felt
- Hot Glue Gun
- Fiberfill
- Stitch Marker
- Yarn Needle
- Straight Pins
- Scissors
Abbreviations:
Crochet Pattern is written using U.S. crochet terminology.
Crochet technique video & photo tutorials can be found here.
R- Round or Row
Mr- Magic Ring
Sc- Single Crochet
Inc- Increase
Inv Dec- Invisible Decrease
BLO- Back Loops Only
Ch- Chain
Hdc- Half Double Crochet
Dc- Double Crochet
St/s- Stitch/es
*– Repeat the directions in between * and * as many times as stated.
( )– The number inside will indicate the stitch count at the end of each round or row.
Finished Measurement:
5 inches tall and 5.5 inches wide
*Please note – Sizes will vary depending on your tension, hook and yarn used.
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Pattern Notes:
This crochet pattern is worked in continuous rounds. This means you do not join at the end of each
round and you simply continue onto the next round. Use a stitch marker to mark the end of the round.
There are quite a few color changes throughout the body of the crochet penguin. I found it best to cut the yarn after each color change and rejoin it when needed. Just make sure to secure all the ends if you do this method. Another option is to carry the yarn behind the work and pick it up when needed. I didn’t like this method as the yarn being carried could be seen through the stitches. Remember to leave loose tension on the color not being used if you do this method.
This crochet pattern has only been made using the Eco-Luxe yarn so I’m not sure what other yarns would look like. Definitely play around and use what kind of yarn and the hook size that you’d like!
Let’s get crocheting!
Nose
Using burnt orange yarn,
R1: Ch 5 then starting in the 2nd ch from hook, hdc, dc, dc, hdc. (4 sts)
Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing. Set aside.
Body
Using black yarn,
R1: 6 sc in magic ring. (6 sts)
R2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
R3: *Sc 1, inc* 6 times. (18 sts)
R4: *Sc 2, inc* 6 times. (24 sts)
R5: *Sc 3, inc* 6 times. (30 sts)
R6: *Sc 4, inc* 6 times. (36 sts)
R7: Sc 36.
R8: With black sc 12, with white sc 3, with black sc 5, with white sc 3, with black sc 13. (36 sts)
R9: With black sc 11, with white sc 5, with black sc 3, with white sc 5, with black sc 12. (36 sts)
R10: With black sc 10, with white sc 15, with black sc 11. (36 sts)
R11+12: With black sc 10, with white sc 16, with black sc 10. (36 sts)
R13+14: With black sc 10, with white sc 17, with black sc 9. (36 sts)
Add the safety eyes between rounds 10&11, about 6 stitches apart. With straight pins, pin the nose to the head near round 10. The nose will sit in between the eyes about one stitch apart on both sides. With the yarn needle and the tail, sew the nose into place on the head. Secure with a knot and hide the end inside the body.
R15-17: With black sc 10, with white sc 18, with black sc 8. (36 sts)
R18: With black sc 10, with white sc 19, with black sc 7. (36 sts) Fasten off the white yarn.
R19: In BLO, *Sc 4, inv dec* 6 times. (30 sts)
Begin adding fiberfill and continue adding as you close the piece.
R20: *Sc 3, inv dec *6 times. (24 sts)
R21: *Sc 2, inv dec* 6 times. (18 sts)
R22: *Sc 1, inv dec* 6 times. (12 sts)
R23: Inv dec around 6 times. (6 sts)
Fasten off and leave a tail to close the piece.
Optional
With pink felt, cut out two circles and use hot glue to attach them to the body. Place them between rounds 11-13.
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Wings – Make 2
Using black yarn,
R1: 5 sc in magic ring. (5 sts)
R2: Inc in each st around. (10 sts)
R3: *Sc 1, inc* 5 times. (15 sts)
R4: Sc 1, inc, *sc 2, inc* 4 times, sc 1. (20 sts)
Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing. Make sure to weave in the starting tail.
With straight pins, pin the wings to the sides of the body near round 11. With the yarn needle and the tail, sew the wings to the body. Only sew about 4 stitches of the wing to the body so that the wing can stick out a little bit. Secure with a knot and hide the end inside the body.
Feet – Make 2
Using burnt orange yarn,
R1: 7 sc in magic ring. (7 sts)
R2: Inc in each st around. (14 sts)
Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing. Make sure to weave in the starting tail.
With straight pins, pin the feet to the underside of the body between rounds 19-21. Sew about two thirds of the foot under the body so that just a little bit shows.
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Scarf
Holding both orchid blend and mint yarn together, Ch 55.
Fasten off and leave about 2 inches on each end for the fringe.
Wrap the scarf around the body and tie a small knot on one side.
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And there you have it! An adorable crochet cuddly penguin who is ready for winter with its colorful scarf. I hope you’ve loved this free cuddly crochet penguin pattern. I can’t wait to see all the adorable amigurumi penguins you all make. Please be sure to tag me in your crochet penguin posts on Instagram @ameangerieofstitches and use the hashtag #amenagerieofstitches
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Happy Crocheting!
Lauren
If you have any trouble with this crochet pattern, then please don’t hesitate to reach out!
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This crochet pattern is an original pattern by Lauren Espy of A Menagerie of Stitches. So please do not claim this amigurumi pattern as your own. If you’d like to share this crochet pattern, you may provide a link to this post but please do not reprint it on your website.
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