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
These adorable penguins are bundled up in festive striped scarves, with one wearing a red-and-green Christmas hat and the other sporting cute little topknots. The pattern below is photo-accurate and complete, so you can make both exactly as shown.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner–Intermediate
📏 Finished Size
~17–19 cm (6.7–7.5″) tall with accessories (depending on yarn, hook, and stuffing).
🧶 Materials
- DK or worsted yarn:
- Black (main body)
- White (belly, face, hat brim)
- Yellow/Gold (beak & feet)
- Red & Green (scarves, hat)
- Pink (cheeks, optional)
- Crochet hook: 3.0–3.5 mm
- 10–12 mm safety eyes (2 per penguin)
- Polyester stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Optional: blush for cheeks
🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR = Magic Ring
sc = Single Crochet
inc = Increase (2 sc in same st)
dec = Decrease (sc2tog, invisible)
ch = Chain
sl st = Slip Stitch
st = Stitch
FO = Fasten Off
BLO = Back Loop Only
🧵 Pattern Instructions
Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise noted. Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round.
🖤 Head (black)
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 sts apart.
R18: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R19: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18) – stuff firmly
R20: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R21: dec ×6 (6)
FO and close.
🖤 Body (black)
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–R16: sc around (48)
R17: (6 sc, dec) ×6 (42)
R18: sc around (42)
R19: (5 sc, dec) ×6 (36)
R20: sc around (36)
R21: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R22: sc around (30)
R23: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R24: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18) – stuff firmly
R25: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R26: dec ×6 (6)
FO and close.
🤍 Belly/Face Patch (white – oval)
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: sc 2, inc, sc 8, (inc, sc 2, inc, sc 2, inc), sc 8, (inc, sc 2, inc). (34)
R5: sc 3, inc, sc 8, (inc, sc 3, inc, sc 3, inc), sc 8, (inc, sc 3, inc). (38)
R6: sc 4, inc, sc 8, (inc, sc 4, inc, sc 4, inc), sc 8, (inc, sc 4, inc). (42)
👉 If needed for size, add:
R7: sc 5, inc, sc 8, (inc, sc 5, inc, sc 5, inc), sc 8, (inc, sc 5, inc). (46)
FO, leave tail for sewing.
💛 Beak (yellow)
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: sc around (12)
R4: (sc, dec) ×4 (8) – lightly stuff
R5: dec ×4 (4)
FO, leave tail.
🖤 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)
Pinch opening flat and sl st across 3 sts to close. FO, leave tail.
💛 Feet (make 2 – yellow)
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) – lightly stuff, flatten. FO, leave tail.
🧣 Scarf (one per penguin)
With red, ch 6.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch, sc 4 (5); ch 1, turn.
Rows 2–60: sc 5 BLO, ch 1, turn.
Stripe pattern: Work 2 rows each color → Red, White, Green, White. Repeat until ~26–30 cm long. FO.
🎅 Tiny Hat (for penguin with hat)
Brim (white disk)
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
FO.
Dome (red)
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: sc around (24)
FO. Sew on brim.
Green Topper
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2–R3: sc around (6)
FO. Attach to dome top.
🖤 Topknots (for penguin without hat – make 2)
R1: MR 5 (5)
R2: sc around (5)
FO, leave tails. Sew side by side on head.
💗 Cheeks (optional, pink – make 2 per penguin)
R1: MR 6 (6)
FO, sew below eyes.
🧷 Assembly
- Join head and body: Sew securely, stuffing firmly.
- Belly patch: Pin centered, sew from under eyes down to tummy.
- Eyes: Secure between R8–R9 of head through patch. Add embroidered lashes if desired.
- Beak: Sew centered between eyes.
- Flippers: Sew to sides just below neck.
- Feet: Sew flat to body base so penguin stands upright.
- Accessories:
- Tie striped scarf loosely around neck.
- Sew hat to one penguin; sew 2 topknots to the other.
- Add blush or attach pink circles for cheeks.
🎉 Final Touches & Outro
Your adorable Winter Penguin Pair is now complete! 🐧🐧✨
Dress them up with their festive scarves, give one a cozy Christmas hat and the other playful topknots, and let them bring cheer to your home. These penguins make perfect:
- Holiday table or mantel decorations
- Handmade winter gifts for loved ones
- Cute companions to brighten up your space
Every stitch adds a little more personality, so feel free to play with colors and accessories to make each penguin unique.
❄️ With their rosy cheeks, warm scarves, and cheerful expressions, these penguins are sure to spread smiles and Christmas spirit wherever they go.
Happy crocheting, and may your holiday season be filled with joy, warmth, and handmade magic! 🎄💛
