Crochet Mini Penguin Amigurumi With Shiny Eyes Pattern

Make a small, adorable crochet mini penguin amigurumi, no bigger than the palm of your hand, just waiting to waddle into your life. This mini penguin amigurumi, with its round, chubby body wrapped in soft yarn, cozy enough for cuddles, is the perfect little project. Its bright, beady eyes and a cute yellow beak bring it to life, making it a heartwarming friend for anyone.

Crochet Mini Penguin Amigurumi Pattern

This tiny penguin is not only a fun way to spend an afternoon but also a chance to create a tiny buddy for yourself or a sweet gift for someone special. This crochet penguin, with its mix of simple stitches and vibrant colors, promises to be an engaging adventure into the world of amigurumi crafting, leaving you with a delightful little companion at the end.

Materials:

Yarn in the following colors: Color for the body, yellow for the beak, white for the belly.
Black beads for the eyes or alternative eye options such as safety eyes or black yarn for embroidery.
Fabric glue (for beads).
Pillow fluff for stuffing.
3mm and 3.5mm crochet hooks.
Yarn needle.
Stitch marker or a paper clip.
Scissors.
Blank keyring (optional).

Body Pattern:

Start with a magic circle.

Make 6 single crochets (sc) in the magic circle.
Pull the tail to close the circle.

Round 1:

Work in a continuous spiral.
Place your stitch marker at the end of the round.

Round 2 (Increase round):

Increase in each stitch around (2 sc in each stitch).
You will have 12 single crochets.

For Round 3 (Alternating increase):

1 sc in the next stitch, 2 sc (an increase) in the following stitch. Repeat around.
You will have 18 single crochets.

Round 4:

1 sc in each stitch around, maintaining 18 single crochets total.

Round 5:

1 sc in the next 5 stitches, then 2 sc in the following stitch (increase). Repeat sequence twice more.
At the end of round, you will have 21 single crochets.

For Round 6:

1 sc in each stitch around, maintaining 21 single crochets.

Round 7:

1 sc in the next 6 stitches, then 2 sc in the following stitch (increase). Repeat sequence twice more.
At the end of round 7, there will be 24 single crochets.
Rounds 8 and 9: 1 sc in each stitch around, keeping count to 24 single crochets.

Creating the Face:

Embroider the beak on the face with yellow yarn:

Place it between rounds 6 and 7.

Fix the eyes onto the face using fabric glue or preferred method:

Ensure they sit symmetrically on either side of the beak.

Continuing with the Body:

After round 9, begin to decrease for shaping.
Use invisible decrease technique to reduce the stitch count, working in both back loops only for a flat bottom.

Wings (or Flippers):

Use a larger hook for the wings.
Chain 4, then in second chain from hook make a sc, followed by 1 sc in the next chain, then 3 sc in the last chain.
Work up the other side of the foundation chain with 1 sc in each chain.
Leave a tail for sewing.