Welcome to the chilly and adorable world of amigurumi! 🐧✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for a Penguin—a charming and cuddly winter friend perfect for seasonal décor, gifting, or simply adding a touch of arctic cuteness to your collection! ❄️ Whether you love crafting adorable animal figures, enjoy making cozy winter-inspired designs, or simply want to stitch up a lovable penguin companion, this pattern will guide you through creating a beautifully detailed plush friend with its signature tuxedo colors and tiny flippers! 🤍
This design embraces soft textures, rounded shaping, and playful details to bring a heartwarming chill to your crochet creations! 🧶🌨️ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Penguin turns out just right—ready to waddle into your collection or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out classic black-and-white tones, gentle grays, or festive winter shades, and let’s stitch up an irresistibly charming penguin friend! ✨
❄️ Amigurumi Penguin Crochet Pattern
Waddle into cuteness with this charming amigurumi penguin! 🐧 With bold color contrast, tiny yellow feet, and an adorable beak, this project makes a wonderful winter gift, nursery décor item, or lovable plushie friend.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – Requires basic shaping, color changes, and simple sewing.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) tall using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Worsted weight yarn in:
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Black (Body and Wings)
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White (Belly, Eye patches)
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Yellow/Gold (Beak and Feet)
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Crochet hook: 3.5 mm
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12 mm black safety eyes
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Tapestry needle
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Polyfill stuffing
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Stitch markers
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Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
( ) – Repeat inside instructions
🐧 Head & Body (Work from top down in one piece)
Start with Black:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
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(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
8–14. sc around (42) -
(6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
16–22. sc around (48) -
(6 sc, dec) x6 (42)
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(5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
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(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Switch to White
27–36. sc around (24) -
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
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(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
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(6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
41–50. sc around (48) -
(6 sc, dec) x6 (42)
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(5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
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(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
FO and weave to close.
👀 Eye Patches (Make 2 – White)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
FO, leave tail for sewing. Attach safety eyes through the center before sewing to face.
🧡 Beak (Yellow/Gold)
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MR, 6 sc
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sc around (6)
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(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
4–5. sc around (9)
FO, stuff lightly and sew between the eye patches.
🖐 Wings (Make 2 – Black)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–10. sc around (18) -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
12–13. sc around (12)
Flatten, sl st to close, FO and sew to sides.
🐾 Feet (Make 2 – Yellow)
Make 3 toes per foot:
Toes (Make 6):
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MR, 6 sc
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sc around (6)
FO, leave tails for sewing
Sew 3 toes side by side, stitch closed at base, then attach to bottom of body.
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Use black thread to embroider a subtle smile
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Optional: Add small white circles for eye sparkle
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Shape body gently after stuffing for smooth silhouette
This penguin is ready for chilly adventures or cozy snuggles! Perfect as a gift for animal lovers or a heartwarming handmade project for winter. 🧊🐧
