The Cutest Crochet Penguin Amigurumi Pattern

Okay, let’s dive into this adorable crochet penguin pattern! It looks like we’re about to create a super cute crochet penguin amigurumi. This little guy is perfect for a desk buddy, a kid’s toy, or even a charming addition to a mobile.

You ready? Let’s get started!

The Cutest Crochet Penguin Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern, originally from our friends overseas, is now ready for you to try in the US terms we all know and love. We’ll break it down step-by-step, so even if you’re a beginner, you can create this charming little penguin.

Materials You’ll Need

Before we begin, let’s gather our supplies:

Yarn: You’ll need a soft, medium-weight yarn in these colors:
- Blue (main color)
- White (for the belly and face details)
- Orange/Yellow (for the beak and feet)
  You can grab some fantastic yarn options here.
Crochet Hooks: You’ll need a 2.25mm hook, which is about a B/1 in US sizes, and a 2.5mm hook, around a C/2 in US sizing.
Safety Eyes or Embroidery Thread: For the eyes.
Stuffing: Soft polyester fiberfill.
Yarn Needle: For sewing the pieces together.
Stitch Marker: Helpful to keep track of rounds.
Optional: Blush for the cheeks (you can also use diluted acrylic paint)

Understanding the Stitches and Terms

Before we start, let’s make sure we’re all on the same page with crochet lingo. Here are the US crochet terms we’ll be using:

ch: Chain
sc: Single Crochet
inc: Increase (two single crochet stitches in the same stitch)
dec: Decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
sl st: Slip Stitch
hdc: Half Double Crochet
W: 3 single crochet in the same stitch (this one is a unique stich for this pattern)
A: Decrease with invisible method. (used for shaping the amigurumi).

Note : you may find some abbreviation difference between the patterns in the image and what we will provide here, we will fix this issue by using the most common us crochet terms, so no worries!

Tips :

Always work in continuous rounds unless otherwise specified.
Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round.
When changing colors, always weave in the ends for a clean finish.

Let’s Get Crocheting!

Alright, let’s get our hooks ready! We’ll start with the head, then move to the body, belly, wings, beak, and feet.

Round 1: Start with blue yarn and make a magic ring, then 6 sc into the ring. (6 stitches)
Round 2: Increase in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around. (18 stitches)
Round 4: (1 sc, inc, 1 sc) repeat around. (24 stitches)
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) repeat around. (30 stitches)
Round 6: (2 sc, inc, 2 sc) repeat around. (36 stitches)
Round 7: (5 sc, inc) repeat around. (42 stitches)
Round 8: (3 sc, inc, 3 sc) repeat around. (48 stitches)
Round 9-11: sc in each stitch around. (48 stitches)
Round 12: (18 sc, 3 sc, 6 sc, 3 sc, 18 sc) Change to white on the white stiches. (48 stitches)
Round 13: (17 sc, 5 sc, 4 sc, 5 sc, 17 sc) change to blue on the blue stiches. (48 stitches)
Round 14-15: (17 sc, 6 sc, 3 sc, 6 sc, 16 sc ) change to white on the white stiches. (48 stitches)
Round 16-18: (17 sc, 16 sc, 15 sc) Change to blue on the blue stiches. (48 stitches)
Round 19: (3 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 4 sc, 2 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 4 sc, 2 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 3 sc) (42 stitches)
Round 20: (5 sc, dec) x 2 , 1 sc, 4 sc, dec , 5 sc, dec, 2 (5 sc, dec) (36 stitches)
Round 21: (2 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec, 3 sc, 1 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec, 2 sc, 2 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec, 2 sc)(30 stitches)
Round 22: 2(3 sc, dec), 1 sc, 2 sc, dec, 3 sc, dec, 2 (3 sc, dec) (24 stitches)
Round 23: (1 sc, dec, 2 sc, dec, 2 sc, dec, 2 sc, dec, 1 sc, 1 sc, dec, 2 sc, dec) (18 stitches)

Start stuffing the head firmly.

Round 24: (1 sc, dec) repeat around. (12 stitches)
Round 25: dec around. (6 stitches)
Fasten off, weave in the end, and leave a bit tail for sewing
Round 1: Start with blue yarn, ch 13, starting from the second chain, 11 sc, W (3 sc in one stitch), 10 sc, inc (2 sc in one stitch) (26 stitches)
Round 2: inc, 10 sc, inc, 1 sc, inc, 10 sc, inc (30 stitches)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc, 9 sc, 2 (inc), 1 sc, 2(inc) ) repeat (36 stitches)
Round 4: inc, 1 sc, inc, 9 sc, 2 (inc), 1 sc, 2 (inc), 1 sc, 2 (inc), inc (44 stitches)
Round 5-8: sc in each stitch around. (44 stitches)
Round 9: (dec, 20 sc) repeat (42 stitches)
Round 10: (6 dec, 5 sc) repeat (36 stitches)
Round 11-12: sc in each stitch around. (36 stitches)
Round 13: (dec, 4 sc) repeat around. (30 stitches)
Round 14-15: sc in each stitch around. (30 stitches)
Round 16: (dec, 3 sc) repeat around. (24 stitches)
Round 17-18: sc in each stitch around. (24 stitches)
Round 19: (dec, 2 sc) repeat around. (18 stitches)
Round 20: sc in each stitch around. (18 stitches)

Stuff the body firmly. Fasten off, weave in the end, and leave a bit tail for sewing.

Round 1: Start with white yarn, ch 15, starting from the second chain 14 sc (14 stitches)
Round 2-7: 14 sc (14 stitches)
Round 8: dec, 10 sc, dec (12 stitches)
Round 9: dec, 8 sc, dec (10 stitches)
Round 10: dec, 6 sc, dec (8 stitches)
Round 11: dec, 4 sc, dec (6 stitches)

Fasten off, weave in the end, and leave a long tail for sewing.

Round 1: Start with blue yarn and make a magic ring, then 6 sc into the ring. (6 stitches)
Round 2: (1 sc, inc) repeat around. (9 stitches)
Round 3-4: sc in each stitch around. (9 stitches)
Round 5: (2 sc, inc) repeat around. (12 stitches)
Round 6-7: sc in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
Round 8: (3 sc, inc) repeat around. (15 stitches)
Round 9-10: sc in each stitch around. (15 stitches)
Round 11: (4 sc, inc) repeat around. (18 stitches)
Round 12-14: sc in each stitch around. (18 stitches)

Fasten off, weave in the end, and leave a long tail for sewing.

Round 1: Start with orange yarn and make a magic ring, then 6 sc into the ring. (6 stitches)
Round 2: Increase in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
Round 3-5: sc in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
Round 6: (1 sc, inc) repeat around. (18 stitches)
Round 7: sc in each stitch around. (18 stitches)
Round 8: sc in each stitch around. (18 stitches)

Flatten the beak piece, then single crochet through both sides to seal. Leave a long tail for sewing.

Round 1: Start with orange yarn and make a magic ring, then 6 sc into the ring. (6 stitches)
Round 2: Increase in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
Round 3-5 sc in each stitch around (12 stitches)
Round 6: (1 sc, inc) repeat around. (18 stitches)
Round 7 : sc in each stitch around (18 stitches)

Flatten the foot piece, then single crochet through both sides to seal. Leave a long tail for sewing.

Assembly

Belly: Sew the white belly piece to the front of the blue body, positioning it so that the top part is slightly below the middle of the body.
Head: Attach the head to the top of the body, ensuring a secure connection.
Wings: Sew the wings on either side of the body, just a few rounds below the head.
Beak: Position and sew the orange beak to the center of the white area of the head.
Feet: Attach the feet to the bottom of the body.
Eyes: Add the safety eyes on top of the white part of the head, or embroider them with black yarn. (you can use a small black bead if you don’t have a safety eye).
Blush: add a touch of pink to the cheeks using blush or diluted acrylic paint, for cuteness overload!
Finishing: Secure all yarn tails, weaving them into the body, and you are done!

Tips For Perfect Results

Stitch Tension: Maintain consistent stitch tension. This is a must to make your penguin nice and uniform
Stuffing: Stuff firmly as you go, making sure the finished pieces are nice and round.
Sewing: Sew carefully, making sure the pieces are aligned and secure.
Customize: Feel free to use different colors or add your personal touches! A scarf or hat, for instance, would make this guy unique!

Finished!

You’ve now created an adorable crochet penguin amigurumi! How cute is that?! We’d love to see what you’ve created. Share your pictures with us on social media and be sure to check out our other crochet amigurumi patterns for more inspiration. Happy Crocheting!

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The Cutest Crochet Penguin Amigurumi Pattern