Amigurumi Penguin on the Moon - FREE Crochet Pattern

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Drift into a dreamy night sky with this whimsical Amigurumi Penguin on the Moon crochet pattern! Featuring a cuddly little penguin perched atop a crescent moon, this enchanting design captures the magic of bedtime stories and stargazing wonder. Whether you’re crafting for nursery décor, a celestial-themed gift, or simply love stitching up imaginative scenes, this moonlit companion is sure to bring smiles and serenity with every loop. 🧶🐧🌙

Designed for charm and creativity, this pattern invites you to explore soft yarns, gentle shaping, and sweet extras like tiny stars, sleepy eyes, or even a dangling cloud. Customize your penguin’s colors to reflect your favorite nighttime palette or add embroidered constellations for a personal touch. Whether hung as a mobile, nestled in a gift basket, or starring in a handmade lullaby scene, this Penguin on the Moon Amigurumi is a joyful and satisfying project—perfect for stitching up a little handmade dream, one loop at a time! 💖✨🌌

A crocheted penguin sits on a crescent moon surrounded by colorful flowers, a red heart, and puffy clouds, holding a wand with a star.

❄️ Amigurumi Penguin on the Moon Crochet Pattern

Welcome to a magical night sky scene starring Pip the Penguin, perched sweetly on a crescent moon surrounded by clouds, stars, and blooms! This charming amigurumi diorama makes a perfect nursery gift or whimsical winter decor piece.

This full pattern includes the penguin, moon wreath, clouds, flowers, heart, magic wand, and base. It also includes color change instructions and tips for creating neat transitions between sections.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate (requires color changes, sewing small parts, and shaping)

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 8″ tall (20 cm) when assembled on the base with DK yarn and a 2.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

DK weight cotton or acrylic yarn in:
- Dark Grey (penguin body)
- White (penguin belly, face, clouds)
- Orange (beak and feet)
- Beige (moon and base)
- Yellow (star)
- Red, Blue, Pink, Green (flowers and heart)
2.5 mm crochet hook
10 mm black safety eyes
Toy stuffing
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
Hot glue or strong craft glue (for securing small items)
Optional: blush or pink yarn for cheeks

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc two together)
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
BLO – Back Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off

🐧 Pip the Penguin

🧠 Color Change Tip

To change color, complete the last yarn-over of the stitch before the change using the new color. Then continue crocheting with the new yarn. For a cleaner look, carry the old color inside the stitch for 1–2 stitches before trimming.

Head & Body (Start with White, then switch to Grey)

With White, MR, 6 sc (6)
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–8. sc around (30)
Switch to Grey, sc around (30)
10–17. sc around (30)
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
– Add safety eyes between rounds 7–8, approx. 6 sts apart
– Stuff firmly
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
dec x6 (6)
FO and close.

Wings (Make 2 – Grey)

MR, 6 sc (6)
(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–5. sc around (9)
dec, 7 sc (8)
dec, 6 sc (7)
dec, 5 sc (6)
FO, lightly stuff and sew to sides of body.

Belly Patch (White – Optional)

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
FO and flatten. Sew to front of penguin’s body, centered below the eyes.

Feet (Make 2 – Orange)

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc x6 (12)
(2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
FO and sew flat to the bottom of the penguin, just overlapping the edge of the moon.

Beak (Orange)

MR, 4 sc (4)
inc x4 (8)
FO, shape into a small oval and sew centered between the eyes.

🌙 Crescent Moon

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–36. sc around (24) – continue in a long tube shape
FO, stuff as you go.

Shape the Crescent:

Curve into a crescent while stuffing.
Pin into shape before final assembly.
Sew the ends shut and attach the penguin by stitching or hot-gluing securely onto the lower curve.

☁️ Puffy Clouds (Make 5–6 – White)

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc x6 (12)
3–5. sc around (12)
dec x6 (6)
Stuff lightly, FO. Sew around moon base or onto the round base.

⭐ Magic Wand

Stick (Beige or brown):

ch 16
sc in each ch (15)
FO and stiffen slightly (e.g., with glue)

Star (Yellow):

MR, (ch 2, sl st) x5 into ring
FO and sew to top of wand.
Use a thread to hang it from the penguin’s flipper.

❤️ Heart (Red)

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Make 2 pieces.
Join by sc around both pieces in a heart shape (or use a flat heart motif).
Sew to upper left side of the moon.

🌸 Flowers & Leaves

🌼 Flower (Make 3–4)

Center:

MR, 6 sc (6), sl st, FO.

Petals:

Attach petal color in any st, (ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st) in each st around (6 petals)
FO and weave in.

🍃 Leaves (Green – Make 5–6)

ch 5
sc in 2nd ch, hdc, dc, sc
FO and sew behind flowers for layering effect.

🪵 Base (Beige or Wood-tone Yarn)

MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
8–10. sc around (42)
FO, stuff flat and stitch closed or mount on cardboard.

🧷 Assembly Tips

Attach penguin to the lower crescent with stitches or hot glue.
Decorate the moon with heart, flowers, and leaves.
Place and stitch clouds along the base.
Attach star wand using thread.
Mount everything securely on the round base.

🌟 Finishing Touches

Add blush with pink yarn or makeup to cheeks.
Use invisible thread to dangle more stars or clouds.
Personalize with initials or a name tag on the base.

This cozy moonlit penguin scene is full of dreamy charm and detail! Whether used as a nursery mobile, wall decor, or heartfelt handmade gift, Pip the Penguin is ready to sprinkle stardust wherever you place him. 🌙🐧💫