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Amigurumi Penguin With Chick – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Penguin With Chick – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Waddle into the world of cozy crochet with this Amigurumi Penguin with Chick pattern! Whether you’re a fan of these adorable birds or simply love heartwarming handmade creations, this free pattern lets you stitch up a precious penguin parent and their fluffy little chick. With its rounded body, soft wings, and sweet expression, this amigurumi duo captures the warmth and tenderness of penguin families. Perfect for winter-themed decor, thoughtful gifts, or just adding an extra dose of cuteness to your crochet projects, this lovable pair is sure to bring joy to any collection!

Designed for creativity and customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with classic black-and-white tones or playful pastel hues to make your penguin pair truly unique. Add embroidered details for expressive eyes, craft a tiny scarf for extra coziness, or even place your chick in a miniature crochet nest! Whether displayed as a charming keepsake, gifted to an animal lover, or crafted just for fun, this amigurumi penguin and chick are a delightful way to celebrate love and companionship—one stitch at a time! 🐧🧶✨

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🐧 Amigurumi Penguin with Chick – FREE Crochet Pattern

Bring chilly cuteness to your collection with this adorable Penguin and Chick Duo! Featuring classic black-and-white coloring, plump bodies, flipper arms, and bright orange feet and beaks, they’re a perfect parent-child pair for winter displays or heartfelt gifts.

✨ Skill Level

Beginner to Intermediate – Simple shaping, color changes, and basic sewing.

📏 Finished Size

  • Adult Penguin: ~7–8 inches (18–20 cm) tall

  • Penguin Chick: ~4 inches (10 cm) tall
    (Using worsted weight yarn and a 3.0–3.5 mm hook)

🧶 Materials

  • Worsted weight yarn:

    • Black (Adult Body + Wings)

    • White (Belly + Face)

    • Gray (Chick Body)

    • Orange (Feet + Beak)

    • Small scrap of Black for eyes (or use safety eyes)

  • Crochet hook (3.0–3.5 mm)

  • Tapestry needle

  • Stitch markers

  • Polyfill stuffing

  • Safety eyes:

    • 10 mm for adult

    • 6 mm for chick

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
ch – Chain

🐧 Adult Penguin

Body (Black and White)

  1. With Black: MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
    7–16. sc around (36)
    Switch to White
    17–24. sc around (36)

  7. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  8. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  9. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
    Stuff firmly

  10. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  11. dec x6 (6)
    FO, close and weave in.

Belly Patch (White – Optional)

  • Crochet a white oval (ch 7, then work sc around with inc at ends) and sew to front of body.

Face Patches (White – Make 2)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
    FO and sew above belly for eye background.

Eyes

  • Attach safety eyes through face patches before sewing.

  • Position ~1–2 rounds above beak.

Beak (Orange)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. sc around

  3. dec x3 (3)
    FO and sew between eye patches.

Wings (Make 2 – Black)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
    3–7. sc around (9)
    Flatten and FO, sew to sides.

Feet (Make 2 – Orange)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. sc around
    Flatten and sew to base of body, angled slightly forward.

🐣 Baby Penguin Chick

Body (Gray)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
    5–10. sc around (24)

  5. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  6. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
    Stuff

  7. dec x6 (6)
    FO and close

Face Patch (White)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
    Sew to front of head, add eyes and beak as above (use smaller safety eyes or embroider)

Beak (Orange)

Same as adult but start with 4 sc in MR instead of 6 for a smaller size.

Wings (Gray – Make 2)

  1. MR, 5 sc

  2. (1 sc, inc) x2 + 1 sc (7)
    3–5. sc around
    Flatten and sew.

Feet (Orange – Make 2)

  1. MR, 5 sc

  2. inc x5 (10)

  3. sc around
    Flatten and sew to base.

🧵 Finishing Touches

  • Add blush cheeks with pink thread or embroidery

  • Sew chick tucked beside the adult or attach with a loop for a keychain/pair

💡 Customization Ideas

  • Add a scarf, earmuffs, or bowtie

  • Use fuzzy yarn for chick’s downy effect

  • Make a whole penguin family by adjusting hook/yarn size

These chilly cuties will warm any heart, especially side-by-side on a cozy shelf or holiday scene! 🧊🐧💛


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