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Penguin Amigurumi Pattern

Penguin Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Penguin Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a delightful crocheted penguin complete with a removable cap and a scarf. You will crochet the legs and body as one piece and add charming embroidered belly ticks and facial details. The instructions include full round-by-round stitch counts and assembly guidance to help you finish a polished toy.

Penguin Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Suitable for crocheters familiar with basic amigurumi techniques and continuous rounds. The pattern includes materials, abbreviations, and clear photos to guide placement and finishing.

Why You'll Love This Penguin Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns simple stitches into a character full of personality. I enjoyed designing the removable cap and tiny scarf — they add so much charm and play value. The embroidered belly ticks and needle-sculpted eyes create a handcrafted, expressive face that I find so satisfying to make. Sharing this pattern lets me pass on techniques I love, like joining legs to form the body and creating neat, even shaping with clear round counts.

Penguin Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Penguin Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Penguin Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Penguin Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this penguin by changing yarn colors and accessories; try pastel shades for a nursery-friendly look or bright colors for playful personalities.

If you want a bigger penguin, simply use a bulkier yarn and a larger hook; conversely, use finer yarn and a smaller hook for a tiny keychain version.

I often swap the safety eyes for embroidered eyes on toys for small children to make them safer and give a softer expression.

You can change the scarf style — make it longer, add fringe, or crochet a tiny sweater to match seasonal themes.

For a posable version, consider adding thin wire to the wings or a pipe-cleaner in the tail before stuffing for mild poseability.

Try embroidering different belly patterns instead of ticks — hearts or stars change the character entirely.

Use textured stitches for the body or a boucle yarn to create a fluffy winter-ready penguin that begs to be cuddled.

I sometimes make the cap in stripes or add a contrasting brim to give each penguin a unique personality and a pop of colour.

If you like, sew on tiny felt accessories like a mini scarf brooch or a felt snowflake for extra charm and seasonality.

Mix and match eye sizes (6mm or 8mm) and bead types to tweak the expression from cute to whimsical depending on the look you want.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Positioning the safety eyes too high or too low can change the penguin's expression; insert the eyes between rounds 17 and 18, 10 stitches apart as directed to match the photos. ✗ Skipping stitch markers during the body join can make you lose the round start and misplace shaping; place a marker at the beginning of the round after joining the legs to keep your rounds aligned. ✗ Overstuffing the head and body can distort the shaping and make sewing difficult; stuff gradually and evenly, adding small amounts until you reach firm but tidy shapes. ✗ Not pulling the foot openings closed properly will leave visible gaps; pull the opening closed through the front loops and weave in the tail to secure a neat finish. ✗ Using inconsistent tension when switching colors (cream to main color) can create an uneven seam; keep tension steady and switch yarn smoothly to maintain an even border.

Penguin Amigurumi Pattern

Make an adorable hand-crocheted penguin with removable cap and cozy scarf. This pattern guides you through each piece step-by-step so you can crochet a charming toy with personality. Clear rounds, stitch counts, and assembly photos are included to help you finish a sweet gift-ready penguin.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Penguin Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    YarnArt Jeans (160 m/50 g) - color 28 (black) 1 skein (main color)
  • 02
    YarnArt Jeans (160 m/50 g) - color 03 (cream) for head
  • 03
    YarnArt Jeans (160 m/50 g) - color 84 (saffron) for beak, feet, cap
  • 04
    Any yarn for crocheting a scarf (amount varies by yarn choice)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook 2 mm (US B)
  • 02
    Soft toy filling (polyester stuffing)
  • 03
    8 mm safety eyes (2 pieces)
  • 04
    Needle for sewing and embroidery
  • 05
    Stitch markers
  • 06
    Scissors
  • 07
    Black sewing thread for details
  • 08
    Blush (I use a beauty blush) for cheeks
  • 09
    Bell for cap
  • 10
    Yarn needle for weaving in ends

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— Head :

Round 1 :

6 sc in mr (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)

Round 6 :

(4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)

Round 7 :

(5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)

Round 8 :

(6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)

Round 9 :

(7 sc, inc) x 6 (54)

Round 10 :

(8 sc, inc) x 6 (60)

Round 11-20 :

(60) 10 rounds

Info :

We will now pause to insert the eyes. Insert them between rnds 17/18, 10 sts apart. Pic. 1.

Round 21 :

(8 sc, dec) x 6 (54)

Round 22 :

(7 sc, dec) x 6 (48)

Round 23 :

(6 sc, dec) x 6 (42)

Round 24 :

(5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)

Round 25 :

(4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)

Info :

Start to stuff the head

Round 26 :

(3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)

Round 27 :

24 sc, sl st. (24)

Info :

Stuff the head (I stuff very firmly and evenly). Secure the thread, weave in end inside of the head.

— Sewn cap :

Round 1 :

6 sc in mr (6)

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)

Round 6 :

(4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)

Round 7 :

(5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)

Round 8 :

(6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)

Round 9 :

(7 sc, inc) x 6 (54)

Round 10 :

(8 sc, inc) x 6 (60)

Round 11 :

(19 sc, inc) x 3 (63)

Round 12-19 :

(63) 8 rounds

Info :

Don't cut the thread. Then we are going to crochet the black vertical 'peak', which should be located on the forehead. Fold the piece in half, as it's shown in the pic. Put the marker to the piece center, count 4 sts from the marker to each side. We are going to work across 9 sts in total (4 sts from the marker to each side + the central st where we put the marker). Pic. 5.

Round R 1 :

Ch1, in the same st 1 sc, then 6 sc, dec (8)

Round R 2 :

Ch1, 6 sc, dec (7)

Round R 3 :

Ch1, 5 sc, dec (6)

Round R 4 :

Ch1, 4 sc, dec (5)

Round R 5 :

Ch1, 3 sc, dec (4)

Round R 6 :

Ch1, 2 sc, dec (3)

Info :

Cut the thread. Pic. 6-8.

Info :

Return to the thread of black color and crochet around the whole hat piece. I got 27 sc till the peak, 6 sc across the peak side, 3 sc across the peak top, 6 sc across another side of the peak, and 26 sc till the end of the round. Leave a long tail for sewing. Pic. 9, 10.

— Beak :

Round 1 :

Ch4, from the second ch from the hook: 2 sc, 3 sc into one st, then on the other side of the chain: 1 sc, 3 sc into one st (9)

Round 2 :

3 sc, 3 sc into one st, 4 sc, 3 sc into one st (13)

Round 3, 4 :

(13) 2 rounds

Info :

The last st is the sl st. Cut the thread, leaving a long tail for sewing.

— Head details :

Info :

Sew the cap to the head, having fixed it with pins. Sew the hat to the head above the 3rd round (count the rounds from the head bottom). Pic. 12. The peak end should be located above the 10 th round of the head (count the rounds from the head bottom). Pic. 13.

Info :

Sew the beak, fixing it above the edge of the peak. Pic. 15.

Info :

Make special needle sculpting for the eyes. Use the thread of the cream color. Using a needle, insert the thread into the hole on the head, bring it out at point 1, insert it at point 2 and bring it out at point 3, insert it at point 4 and bring it out into the hole on the head. Tighten the ends of the threads well and fix them with a knot. Pic. 16, 17.

Info :

Embroider the eyebrows above the eyes (with sewing thread). Embroider the eye whites and eyelids. See page 9. Add blushes to the cheeks. Pic. 18.

— Embroidery details :

Info :

Embroider the eye whites with the thread of cream color (see photos 19-21). Embroider the eyelids with the black sewing thread (Pic. 22-24). The beginning and the end of all the threads are located in the head opening. I tie all the thread tails in knots and cut the ends after all the head details are made.

— Legs and body :

Info :

Foot (make 2, in saffron color, don't stuff)

Round 1 :

Ch6, from the second ch from the hook: 4 sc, 3 sc into one st, then on the other side of the chain: 3 sc, inc (12)

Round 2 :

5 sc, 3 sc into one st, 5 sc, 3 sc into one st (16)

Round 3 :

6 sc, inc, 7 sc, inc, 1 sc (18)

Round 4, 5 :

(18) 2 rounds

Round 6 :

(1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)

Round 7, 8 :

(12) 2 rounds

Round 9 :

6 dec (6)

Info :

Cut the thread, leaving a thread tail. Pull the opening closed pulling a needle through front loops of stitches. Weave in the thread tail. Pic. 25.

Info :

Legs (make 2, in main color)

Round 1 :

Put a pin under the foot's third round in the center (count the rounds from the top). Pic. 26. Step 2 stitches from the pin to both sides and crochet 12 sc in a round. Make the first sc at the right side from the pin, work clockwise (insert the crochet hook under the stitches of the upper layer only). Weave in thread end inside of the piece. Pic. 27.

Round 2 :

12 inc (24)

Round 3 :

(3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)

Round 4 :

30 sc, sl st. (30)

Info :

Cut the thread.

Info :

Make another leg in the same way. On the second leg don't cut the yarn, work 18 sc additionally to finish at the middle of the other side of the leg, join both legs with sl st. Make sure they are located in parallel. Pic. 29.

Round 5 :

30 sc around the first leg, 30 sc around the second leg (60). Place marker to indicate the beginning of rounds (it should be located at the front side of the body). Pic. 30.

Round 6 :

(60)

Round 7 :

(9 sc, inc) x 6 (66)

Round 8-15 :

(66) 8 rounds

Round 16 :

(9 sc, dec) x 6 (60)

Round 17-19 :

(60) 3 rounds

Round 20 :

(8 sc, dec) x 6 (54)

Round 21-23 :

(54) 3 rounds

Info :

Stuff the legs and the body.

Round 24 :

(7 sc, dec) x 6 (48)

Round 25-27 :

(48) 3 rounds

Round 28 :

(6 sc, dec) x 6 (42)

Round 29-30 :

(42) 2 rounds

Round 31 :

(5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)

Info :

Stuff the body.

Round 32 :

(36)

Round 33 :

(4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)

Round 34 :

(30)

Round 35 :

(3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)

Info :

Cut the thread, leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff the body.

— Tail :

Round 1 :

6 sc in mr (6)

Round 2 :

(1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)

Round 3 :

(2 sc, inc) x 3 (12)

Round 4 :

(3 sc, inc) x 3 (15)

Round 5 :

(4 sc, inc) x 3 (18)

Round 6 :

18 sc, sl st (18)

Info :

Cut the thread, leaving a long tail for sewing.

— Wings :

Round 1 :

6 sc in mr (6)

Round 2 :

(1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)

Round 3 :

(9)

Round 4 :

2 sc, inc, (1 sc, inc) x 2, 2 sc (12)

Round 5 :

3 sc, inc, (2 sc, inc) x 2, 2 sc (15)

Round 6 :

(15)

Round 7 :

4 sc, inc, (3 sc, inc) x 2, 2 sc (18)

Round 8 :

dec, 3 sc, inc, (1 sc, inc) x 4, 2 sc, dec (21)

Round 9 :

(21)

Round 10 :

dec, 3 sc, inc, (2 sc, inc) x 4, 1 sc, dec (24)

Round 11-14 :

(24) 4 rounds

Round 15 :

8 sc, dec, (1 sc, dec) x 2, 8 sc (21)

Round 16 :

(21)

Round 17 :

7 sc, dec, (1 sc, dec) x 2, 6 sc (18)

Round 18 :

(18)

Round 19 :

5 sc, dec, (1 sc, dec) x 2, 5 sc (15)

Round 20 :

(15)

Round 21 :

6 sc, dec, 7 sc (14)

Round 22 :

(14)

Info :

Fold the wing in half and work 7 sc through two layers. Cut the thread, leaving a long tail for sewing.

— Toy assembly :

Info :

Sew the head to the body, having fixed it with pins. Pic. 35. Add stuffing to the space between the body and the head while sewing. So the head would be fixed much better.

Info :

Sew the wings to the body under the 3rd round (count from the top). Pic. 36.

Info :

Sew the tail as it's shown in the pic. 37. Add stuffing while sewing.

Info :

Embroider the ticks on the belly with the thread of cream color (divide the thread into 4 strands). Embroider the first tick on the center of the belly. Embroider the next too ticks 2 rounds apart from the first tick, etc. I embroider 10 ticks. Pic. 38.

— Crochet cap :

Info :

(Start every new rnd with 3 turning ch (which are counted as one DC st), finish every rnd with a sl st, which joins the beginning and the end of a rnd.)

Round 1 :

Make a ch57, joined it in a circle with sl st (make sure the chain is not twisted).

Round 2 :

3 turning ch, 56 DC, sl st (57)

Round 3 :

3 turning ch, front post DC, back post DC - work in this way, alternating front and back post DC sts till the end of the rnd, sl st (57)

Round 4 :

3 turning ch, 16 DC, dec, (17 DC, dec) x 2, sl st (54)

Round 5 :

3 turning ch, 53 DC, sl st (54)

Round 6 :

3 turning ch, 6 DC, dec, (7 DC, dec) x 5, sl st (48)

Round 7 :

3 turning ch, 5 DC, dec, (6 DC, dec) x 5, sl st (42)

Round 8 :

3 turning ch, 4 DC, dec, (5 DC, dec) x 5, sl st (36)

Round 9 :

3 turning ch, 3 DC, dec, (4 DC, dec) x 5, sl st (30)

Round 10 :

3 turning ch, 2 DC, dec, (3 DC, dec) x 5, sl st (24)

Round 11 :

3 turning ch, DC, dec, (2 DC, dec) x 5, sl st (18)

Round 12 :

3 turning ch, dec, (DC, dec) x 5, sl st (12)

Round 13 :

3 turning ch, 5 dec, DC, sl st (7)

Info :

Cut the thread, leaving a thread tail. Pull the opening closed pulling a needle through front loops of stitches. Sew on the bell. Weave in the thread tail.

— Crochet scarf :

Info :

Work in rows, ch61 starting in the 2nd ch from the hook:

Round R 1 :

BLO 60 sl st, ch 1, turn (60)

Round R 2-4 :

BLO 60 sl st, ch 1, turn (60) 3 rows

Round R 5 :

BLO 60 sl st (60)

Info :

Cut the thread and weave in the ends.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the head to the body, having fixed it with pins; while sewing add stuffing to the space between body and head so the head is fixed much better.
  • Sew the wings to the body under the 3rd round (count from the top) and secure each wing with tight stitches so they sit symmetrically.
  • Sew the tail to the lower back as shown in the picture, adding a bit of stuffing while sewing to give it shape.
  • Attach the cap by sewing the long tail left on the cap into the head, aligning the cap peak above the 10th round of the head for correct placement.
  • Sew the beak above the edge of the peak, and secure it with hidden stitches through the head for a neat finish.
  • Embroider belly ticks with cream thread divided into 4 strands, spacing subsequent ticks two rounds apart until you reach the desired pattern.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to indicate the beginning of rounds, especially after joining the legs to the body to keep track of shaping.
  • 💡Stuff firmly but evenly; overstuffing can distort shaping while understuffing will leave the toy floppy.
  • 💡Place safety eyes before decreasing for the forehead area and ensure they are 10 stitches apart between rounds 17 and 18.

This Penguin pattern brings a cozy, handmade friend to life with a removable cap and tiny scarf for extra charm. 🧶✨ The step-by-step rounds and assembly tips help you create a polished toy ready for gifting. Enjoy stitching the little details that make this penguin unique and heartwarming. 🐧🧵

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures about 18 cm (7.09 inches) when using the recommended YarnArt Jeans and the 2 mm hook (without a cap).

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can change yarn weight, but that will affect the finished size; adjust your hook size accordingly and expect different stitch counts if using a significantly different yarn weight.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate (skill level medium), so basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, decreases, and working in continuous rounds is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, depending on experience, detail work like embroidery, and assembly time.

Where should I place the safety eyes for the correct look?

Insert the eyes between rounds 17 and 18 of the head, spaced 10 stitches apart, to match the intended facial proportions.