Amigurumi Mini Penguin Free Crochet Pattern

Designer: Kristina Kuznetsova
Instagram: @kristis.toys

Hello everyone…
Add a touch of cuteness to your crochet collection with this Amigurumi Mini Penguin Free Pattern created by Kristina Kuznetsova, the talented artist behind @kristis.toys. Measuring approximately 10 cm tall with the suggested materials, this tiny penguin is the perfect pocket-sized project for amigurumi lovers of all levels. Whether you’re crafting a holiday ornament or a lovable gift, this beginner-friendly pattern is sure to bring joy. Big thanks to Kristina for sharing this charming design for free!

Materials:

• YarnArt Jeans yarn (55% cotton, 45% acrylic, 50 g/160 m)
• 2.0 mm Clover crochet hook
• 6 mm safety eyes
• Large eye stitching needle
• Scissors
• Holofiber for stuffing

Abbreviations:

R – row
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
inc – increase (2 single crochet in 1 stitch)
dec – decrease
[…] – number of stitches you should have at the end of the row
(…) – repeat whatever is between the brackets the given number of times

AMIGURUMI MINI PENGUIN FREE PATTERN

Head and body (one piece)

R 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
R 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
R 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [18]
R 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [24]
R 5: (3 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [30]
R 6: (4 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [36]
R 7: (5 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [42]

We switch the yarn to the other color yarn in advance in such a way as to get smooth transitions. The pictures below show options for changing yarn during decreases and after regular single crochets.

R 8: 14 sc (black), 4 sc (white), 4 sc (black), 4 sc (white), 16 sc (black) [42]
R 9-12: 13 sc (black), 6 sc (white), 2 sc (black), 6 sc (white), 15 sc (black) [42]
R 13-14: 13 sc (black), 14 sc (white), 15 sc (black) [42]
Place the eyes between R 11 and R 12 symmetrically on the white part.

R 15: (5 sc, dec) repeat 2 times (black), 5 sc, dec, 5 sc (white), dec, (5 sc, dec) repeat 2 times (black) [36]
R 16: (4 sc, dec) repeat 2 times, 1 sc (black), (3 sc, dec, 4 sc) – white, dec, (4 sc, dec) repeat 2 times (black) [30]
R 17: (3 sc, dec) repeat 2 times, 2 sc (black), 1 sc, dec, 3 sc (white), dec, (3 sc, dec) repeat 2 times (black) [24]

Change to light gray:
If you want to make a one-colored penguin, then do not change the yarn, continue crocheting with a main color yarn.

R 18: (2 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [18]
Stuff the head firmly and continue crocheting the body:
R 19: (inc) repeat 18 times [36]
R 20-21: 36 sc (2 rows)
R 22: (5 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [42]
R 23-27: 42 sc (5 rows)
R 28: (5 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [36]
R 29: (4 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [30]
R 30: (3 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [24]

Stuff the body.
R 31: (2 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [18]
R 32: (1 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [12]
R 33) (dec) repeat 6 times [6]
Fasten off and weave in the ends inside.

Beak

R 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
R 2: (1 sc, inc) repeat 3 times [9]
R 3: 9 sc, sl st
Stuff gently with fiberfill.
Fasten off and and leave a tail for sewing.

Wings (make 2)

R 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
R 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
R 3-4: 12 sc (2 rows)
R 5: (5 sc, inc) repeat 2 times [14]
R 6: (6 sc, inc) repeat 2 times [16]
R 7: (7 sc, inc) repeat 2 times [18]
R 8: (7 sc, dec) repeat 2 times [16]
R 9: (6 sc, dec) repeat 2 times [14]
R 10: (5 sc, dec) repeat 2 times [12]

Do not stuff.
Fold the top opening flat and 5 sc through both sides.
Fasten off and and leave a tail for sewing.

Feet (make 2)

Make 6 ch.
Make an oval, starting from the 2nd ch from hook, work on both sides of the chain.
R 1: from the 2nd ch from the hook: inc, 3 sc, 3 sc in last st, along the other side: 4 sc [12]
R 2-3: 12 sc (2 rows)
R 4: (4 sc, dec) repeat 2 times [10]
R 5: (3 sc, dec) repeat 2 times [8]
R 6: 8 sc
R 7: (2 sc, dec) repeat 2 times [6]
Do not stuff.
Use the front loops of the last row to pull the opening closed.
Fasten off and and leave a tail for sewing.

Chest

Work in turning rows.
Make 7 ch.
R 1: From the 4th ch from the hook: 4 dc along the chain, turn
R 2: 3 ch, 4 dc
Fasten off and and leave a tail for sewing.

Assembly

1. Sew the beak to the place where the black stripe on the head ends, in the middle.
2. Sew the wings to the body between R 19 and R 20.
3. Sew the legs to the bottom of the body symmetrically.
4. Sew the chest between the wings in the middle.

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