Let's talk about crochet and how it allows you to create a small, adorable penguin amigurumi toy. You can turn simple loops of yarn into a charming figure. Complete with a round body that mimics the cuddly look of these sweet birds.
Crochet Penguin Amigurumi Pattern
As your project takes shape, add little wings and beak in cheerful yellow for a realistic touch. Dressing up your handmade friend with a scarf adds a personal flair, and soon, your crafted buddy is all set for a hug or to brighten up a corner of your room.
Materials Needed:
- Yarn (Colors: Blue, White, Yellow, and any other color for the scarf)
- 2.2 mm crochet hook
- Stitch marker
- Needle
- Eyes for the soft toy
- Soft toy filling (stuffing)
- DIY pack from USIC Park (optional, as mentioned, comes with necessary items)
Penguin Body:
Starting with Blue Yarn
- Round 1: Start with a magic circle. Chain 1 (this chain 1 does not count as a stitch), then make 6 single crochets into the magic circle. Close the circle.
- Round 2: Make 2 single crochets in each stitch around (total 12 single crochets). Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of the round.
- Round 3: 1 single crochet in the next stitch, 2 single crochets in the following stitch repeat around (18 single crochets in total).
- Round 4: 1 single crochet in the next 2 stitches, 2 single crochets in the following stitch repeat around (24 single crochets in total).
- Round 5: 1 single crochet in the next 3 stitches, 2 single crochets in the next stitch repeat around (30 single crochets in total).
- Round 6: 1 single crochet in the next 2 stitches, 2 single crochets in the next stitch repeat around (36 single crochets total).
- Round 7: 1 single crochet in the next 5 stitches, 2 single crochets in the next stitch repeat around (42 single crochets total).
- Round 8: Single crochet in each stitch around (42 single crochets).
- Round 9: Begin changing colors for pattern design. Start with blue yarn, follow the pattern design, changing colors where indicated for design features.
- Keep repeating the color change pattern as instructed in the round 9 description until round 14.
Adding Features:
- Eyes: Place the eyes between rounds 3 and 4, using the middle two white stitches as a guide.
- Filling: Start stuffing the penguin to give it shape.
Decreasing for Shaping:
- Round 15 onwards: Begin decreasing the stitches as per instructions, alternating between decreasing rounds and single crochet rounds to shape the body of the penguin.
- Continue following the described method for decreasing until round 30, filling with soft toy stuffing as you go to maintain shape. Seal the bottom as described by weaving through the final stitches and pulling tight.
Penguin Wings (Make 2):
- Start with a magic circle with 6 single crochets, and follow the instructions provided for increasing until you reach the desired size, then fold and join to create the wing shape.
Penguin Feet and Beak:
- Using yellow yarn, create a smaller version of the rounds discussed for the wings to create the feet and the beak, adjusting the size as necessary.
Scarf:
- Choose a color and chain 71, then single crochet back across for the width of the scarf, finishing off and wrapping around the penguin's neck as shown.
Hat:
- Follow the pattern starting with creating a magic circle and increasing rounds to create the hat. Incorporate color changes according to the instruction provided to achieve the desired design.
For attaching the parts and adding features like the eyes, feet, wings, beak, hat, and scarf, use the yarn tail and a needle to sew them to the main body where indicated. Adjust the scarf and hat as desired to complete your penguin's look.
