Penguin Amigurumi Free Pattern Cute Crochet For Beginners
This penguin amigurumi crochet pattern is a simple and beginner friendly project that creates an irresistibly cute handmade toy. The pattern is designed to be quick and enjoyable while still producing a polished and professional result. Its small size makes it ideal for gifts nursery decor desk companions or craft fair items.
Crochet Penguin Amigurumi
You can easily customize this penguin by changing yarn colors eye sizes or hook sizes to create different looks. Whether you are new to amigurumi or just want a fast and satisfying project this penguin crochet pattern is both fun to make and adorable when finished.
Materials
- Yarn in black white and yellow
- Crochet hook suitable for your yarn
- 5mm or 6mm safety eyes
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Head and Body
- Round 1 start with a magic ring and work 6 single crochet
- Round 2 work 2 single crochet in each stitch for a total of 12 stitches
- Round 3 work 1 single crochet then 1 increase repeated six times for 18 stitches
- Round 4 work 2 single crochet then 1 increase repeated six times for 24 stitches
- Round 5 work 3 single crochet then 1 increase repeated six times for 30 stitches
- Rounds 6 to 10 work single crochet evenly with 30 stitches in each round
- Round 11 work 3 single crochet then 1 decrease repeated six times for 24 stitches
- Round 12 work 2 single crochet then 1 decrease repeated six times for 18 stitches
- Round 13 work 1 single crochet then 1 decrease repeated six times for 12 stitches
- Round 14 decrease in every stitch to reach 6 stitches then fasten off
Belly
- Round 1 make a magic ring with 6 single crochet
- Round 2 increase in each stitch for 12 stitches
- Round 3 work 1 single crochet then 1 increase repeated six times for 18 stitches
- Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing
Wings
- Round 1 create a magic ring with 4 single crochet
- Round 2 work 1 single crochet then 1 increase repeated twice for 6 stitches
- Round 3 work single crochet in each stitch for 6 stitches
- Flatten the piece and close the opening with slip stitches
Feet and Beak
- For the feet make a small magic ring with four to five single crochet then fasten off
- For the beak embroider a small triangular shape using yellow yarn
Assembly
- Insert the safety eyes between rounds eight and nine spacing them about five stitches apart
- Sew the white belly piece onto the front of the body
- Attach the wings to the sides of the penguin
- Sew the feet to the bottom of the body
