Bundle up for some frosty fun with the Amigurumi Winter Penguins—a waddling duo of cuteness that’s ready to slide into your seasonal crochet lineup! 🐧❄️ With their cozy scarves, pom-pom hats, and cheerful expressions, these chilly little pals bring a heartwarming touch to winter décor, gift-giving, or just your growing amigurumi collection. Whether perched on a snowy shelf or tucked into a holiday basket, they’re guaranteed to melt hearts faster than a snowflake on cocoa.
Perfect for customizing with festive colors, fuzzy yarns, or tiny accessories like earmuffs and mittens, these penguins are a joy to stitch and even more fun to display. They’re beginner-friendly with just enough detail to keep things interesting, making them ideal for quick weekend projects or thoughtful handmade gifts. So grab your hook, pick your favorite wintry palette, and let these penguins waddle their way into your crochet adventures—one chilly stitch at a time! 🧶🧣✨
🐧 Amigurumi Winter Penguins Crochet Pattern
Bring cozy winter cheer to your home with these adorable crochet penguins!
With their soft oval bellies, festive striped scarves, and charming personalities, this matching pair makes the perfect handmade Christmas décor or gift idea.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate — basic shaping, sewing, and simple color changes.
📏 Finished Size
Each penguin measures approximately 17–19 cm (6.7–7.5 inches) tall, including accessories.
🧶 Materials
You’ll need:
- DK or Worsted Yarn in:
- Black (main body)
- White (belly patch & hat brim)
- Yellow/Gold (beak & feet)
- Red & Green (scarves, hat)
- Pink (cheeks)
- Crochet hook: 3.0–3.5 mm
- Safety eyes: 10–12 mm
- Polyester stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Optional: blush or embroidery thread for cheeks and lashes
👉 Total yarn: approx. 60–70 g per penguin.
🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR = Magic Ring
sc = Single Crochet
inc = Increase (2 sc in same st)
dec = Decrease (sc2tog, invisible preferred)
ch = Chain
sl st = Slip Stitch
st = Stitch
FO = Fasten Off
BLO = Back Loop Only
🖤 Head & Body (worked in one piece)
Work in continuous rounds. Use a stitch marker for each new round.
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R7: (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
R8: (6 sc, inc) ×6 (48)
R9–R14: sc around (48)
R15: (6 sc, dec) ×6 (42)
R16: (5 sc, dec) ×6 (36)
R17: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
👉 Insert safety eyes between R8–R9, about 6–7 stitches apart.
R18: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R19: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
R20: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R21: dec ×6 (6)
FO, close, and weave ends.
Optional: For a subtle neck definition (as seen in the photo), work one BLO round between R8–R9.
🤍 Belly Patch (white)
Ch 10, work around both sides.
R1: sc in 2nd ch, sc 8, 3 sc in last ch; rotate, sc 8, 2 sc in last ch (22)
R2: inc, sc 8, (inc, sc, inc), sc 8, inc ×2 (26)
R3: sc, inc, sc 8, (inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc), sc 8, (inc, sc 1, inc) (30)
R4–R7: Continue oval increases evenly until you reach (46).
FO and leave a long tail for sewing.
Pin to front of body, covering the face and tummy evenly.
💛 Beak
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: sc around (12)
R4: (sc, dec) ×4 (8)
R5: dec ×4 (4)
Stuff lightly and sew centered between eyes.
🖤 Flippers (make 2)
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: (sc, inc) ×3 (9)
R3–R5: sc around (9)
R6: (sc, dec) ×3 (6)
R7: sc around (6)
Flatten and sl st across 3 sts to close. FO and sew angled slightly forward.
💛 Feet (make 2)
Ch 6.
R1: sc in 2nd ch, sc 3, 3 sc in last ch; rotate, sc 3, 2 sc in last ch (12)
R2: inc, sc 3, inc ×3, sc 3, inc ×2 (18)
R3: sc around (18)
R4: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
Flatten and sew to base so penguin stands upright.
🧣 Striped Scarf
Ch 6.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch, sc 4 (5). Ch 1, turn.
Rows 2–60: sc 5 in BLO. Ch 1, turn each row.
Stripe pattern → 2 rows each color: Red, White, Green, White, repeat.
Finish at ~27 cm (10½″). FO and weave ends.
🎅 Christmas Hat (for one penguin)
Brim (white)
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
FO.
Hat (red dome)
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: sc around (24)
FO and sew to white brim.
Green topper:
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2–R3: sc around (6)
FO and sew to center of hat.
🖤 Topknots (for the other penguin)
Make 2 small black knots:
R1: MR 5 (5)
R2: sc around (5)
FO with long tails and sew side-by-side on top of head.
💗 Cheeks (optional)
R1: MR 6 (6)
FO and sew under eyes.
Alternatively, dab pink blush or embroider circles.
🧷 Assembly
1️⃣ Sew the white belly patch centered on front of body.
2️⃣ Attach flippers slightly below neck level.
3️⃣ Sew feet flat to bottom.
4️⃣ Attach beak between eyes.
5️⃣ Add cheeks and optional lashes.
6️⃣ Place hat on one penguin, topknots on the other.
7️⃣ Wrap each scarf around the neck and tie softly.
✨ Finishing Touches
- For the winking penguin: embroider one curved eyelid above the cheek using small black backstitches.
- Adjust scarf ends and smooth the belly patch for a clean look.
- Lightly brush the surface with your hand to even the stuffing.
💛 Display & Gift Ideas
🎁 Perfect as:
- Christmas table or mantel decorations
- Handmade holiday gifts
- Adorable winter-themed photo props
Their cozy scarves, rosy cheeks, and bright expressions will melt hearts all season long.
