These little guys love wearing colorful winter hats and scarfs. Crochet your own penguin with our Baby Penguin Amigurumi Pattern!
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To crochet baby penguin amigurumi you need:
- Alize Cotton Gold yarn or Yarnart Jeans
- Some Yarnart Merino De Luxe for pompom
- 2.0 mm crochet hook
- Fiberfill
- Poly pellets or glass pellets (optional)
- 8 mm safety eyes
- Sewing needle and scissors
Skill level: advanced
The finished crochet penguin is about 12 cm (4.7″) tall. If you use thicker yarn, your amigurumi penguin will be bigger.
Baby Penguin Amigurumi
Free Crochet Pattern
Abbreviations:
ch = chain
st = stitch
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec = decrease (2 sc together)
sl st = slip stitch
hdc = half double crochet
(..) = repeat the instructions in brackets the given number of times
[..] = total number of stitches
Note:
Wings, legs and tail are joined to body in the course of crocheting.
Wings (make 2):
Crochet with blue yarn. Don’t stuff.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
Rnd 3: (sc in next st, inc) repeat 6 times [18]
Rnd 4: (sc in next 5 st, inc) repeat 3 times [21]
Rnd 5-12: sc in all 21 st [21]
Flatten the edges and close the opening by crocheting 10 sc through the stitches of both layers.
Eye whites (make 2):
Crochet with white yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
Finish with sl st. Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.
Insert safety eyes between Rnd 1 and Rnd 2 of the eye whites.
Beak:
Work with yellow yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: (sc in next st, inc) repeat 3 times [9]
Rnd 3: (sc in next 2 st, inc) repeat 3 times [12]
Sl st in next 3 st.
Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing. Stuff a little bit.
Legs (make 2):
Crochet with yellow yarn.
Rnd 1: 7 sc in magic ring [7]
Rnd 2: (inc, sc in next st) repeat 3 times, inc [11]
Rnd 3-4: sc in all 11 st [11]
Flatten the edges and close the opening by crocheting 5 sc through the stitches of both layers.
Tail:
Crochet with blue yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
Rnd 3: (sc in next st, inc) repeat 6 times [18]
Rnd 4: sc in next 17 st, inc [19]
Rnd 5-6: sc in all 19 st [19]
Flatten the edges and close the opening by crocheting 9 sc through the stitches of both layers.
Head and body:
Crochet with blue yarn, beginning from the head.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
Rnd 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
Rnd 3: (sc in next st, inc) repeat 6 times [18]
Rnd 4: (sc in next 2 st, inc) repeat 6 times [24]
Rnd 5: (sc in next 3 st, inc) repeat 6 times [30]
Rnd 6: (sc in next 4 st, inc) repeat 6 times [36]
Rnd 7: (sc in next 5 st, inc) repeat 6 times [42]
Rnd 8-15: sc in all 42 st [42]
Rnd 16: (sc in next 6 st, inc) repeat 6 times [48]
Rnd 17: (sc in next 7 st, inc) repeat 6 times [54]
Rnd 18-20: sc in all 54 st [54]
Join the wings to the body while crocheting the next round.
Rnd 21: sc in next 9 st, sc in next 10 st in back loops of the wing and through the stitches (both loops) of the body (insert hook through wing and body at the same time), sc in next 16 st of the body, sc in next 10 st in back loops of the second wing and the stitches of the body (the way you attached the first wing), sc in next 9 sc of the body [54]
Rnd 22: sc in next 9 st of the body, sc in next 10 st in front loops of the wing and through the stitches (both loops) of the body, sc in next 16 st of the body, sc in next 10 st in front loops of the second wing and the stitches of the body, sc in next 9 sc of the body [54]
Rnd 23: sc in all 54 st [54]
Sew the beak at the front between Rnd 13 and Rnd 20, shaping it while sewing.
Insert safety eyes together with eye whites between Rnd 14 and Rnd 15 at both sides of the beak.
Rnd 24-31: sc in all 54 st [54]
Rnd 32-33: attach the tail at the back while crocheting Rnds 32-33 in the same way like you attached the wings [54]
Rnd 34: sc in all 54 st [54]
Rnd 35: (sc in next 7 st, dec) repeat 6 times [48]
Rnd 36: (sc in next 6 st, dec) repeat 6 times [42]
Place yarn marker in the center of the back for symmetry. Crochet additional sc till the yarn marker.
Legs are joined in the next round.
Rnd 37: sc in next 3 st, dec, sc in next 6 st, dec, sc in next 5 st across the leg (both loops) and the body (both loops), sc in next 2 st, dec, sc in next 2 st, sc in next 5 st across the second leg and the body, dec, sc in next 6 st, dec, sc in next 3 st [37]
Rnd 38: (sc in next 3 st, dec) repeat 2 times, sc in next 4 st, dec, (sc in next 3 st, dec) repeat 2 times, sc in next 4 st, dec, sc in next 3 st, dec [30]
Rnd 39: (sc in next 3 st, dec) repeat 6 times [24]
Stuff firmly. Put some poly pellets in the belly to add some weight (optional).
Rnd 40: (sc in next 2 st, dec) repeat 6 times [18]
Rnd 41: (sc in next st, dec) repeat 6 times [12]
Rnd 42: (dec) repeat 6 times [6]
Fasten off leaving a small tail. Weave in the yarn tail in front loops of the rest 6 stitches with your hook or sewing needle, then pull to close the hole. Hide the end.
Im a 68yr old man, and 4 yrs ago when our first grandchild came along, I knew I wanted to do something different for her, so I learnt how to crochet using online videos. I made her a beautiful soft blanket, but since then I’ve been making her toys. She will absolutely LOVE a few of these little guys. Great pattern, thank you very much.
There are numerous videos on Youtube on how to make Pompoms, in a large variety of ways.
thanks for this pattern
There are a couple of different methods for making the pompom, all easily available online. I’m intending on using the fork method for this one as I think it should be just about the right size.
Just finished it.lately i made a crochet rooster which i found in this site for my uncle’s birthday,wonder if he likes that,he loved it and asked if i can make a pinguin,so i made this baby pingiun for him.guys like cool stuff too 😁 thank you so much for all these easy to follow patterns,i already used 6 of your patterns.
Thanks for the pattern. Super cute!
Little penguin craft is really nice.. i really like this penguin define.
Thank you very much for such lovely amigurumi
This was a fun pattern to make!
this is darling…thank you so much for this free pattern it comes at a time we need a smile real bad. Thank you again.
Thanks for the pattern I finished mine today 👍
Gorgeous pattern! You are not making my ‘to do’ list any shorter!!
Thanks for such a great, motivating site
I hope Natalie found the tail pattern, right after the legs near the beginning.
Hi There,
Do you have any substitutes for the type of yarn? I can’t get that type of yarn in Canada. I’m just wondering what the size of the yarn in so I can get something similar 🙂
Fine (4 ply) semi-cotton yarn
Why no instructions for making the pom pom
Mille mercis, c’est formidable ce que vous faites pour nous. En échange, je vous envoie un gros bisou.
Hi Candice. It says that the total number of rows for the hats depends on the size of the head, I would assume that you just keep going until the hat sits snuggly on the head, not forgetting the turnup. I hope this helps.
Great pattern BT4 2GQ the way, my granddaughter loves hers.
I made a couple of these for my mum – she LOVES them!!!! Thank you x
Hii!! Thank you so much for this pattern. I’d like to ask: How much yarn does it take to finish this? I’m planning to make one for my friend.
The pattern is clear but can you help me to make this in small size ? Like how to reduce rows ?
Please use thinner yarn and smaller hook to make the toys in small size.
Thanks so much, cute pattern
Hello! Thank you for this pattern, I am using it to make a thank you present for my son’s teacher (he is in the Penguin class). I just have one question, the picture in the pattern shows a tail at the back of the penguin however there is no pattern for the tail. Please could you let me know if I’ve missed something. Thank you again!
Looking for the pattern for Baby Penguin Amigurumi
Thank you
thanks for your wonderfull free patterns , they are fun to make, the penquin is so adorable that all my children have made requests i just cant crochet fast enough thaks again for easy instuctions
Thank you! 🙂 This made me happy!
Is this an American pattern or English?
US crochet terms
I love the free patterns but there is no print button & it won’t copy & paste. I was hoping to make all kinds of the animals (if not too hard) then donate them for TOYS FOR TOTS at Christmas & some to children in the hospital.
I finished this pattern last night and I am so happy with the result. I’ve named my little baby penguin Percy and I am absolutely in love! He turned out much bigger than I was expecting haha. The pattern was well written and easy to follow.
I would like to try making a larger one in the future using chunkier yarn and a bigger hook. For now though I think I will try making little Percy some other clothes! 🙂
Thank you for your amazing work!
Thank you, Kristin! 🌹❤😊
I love these , they are so cute 🐧🐧,also a very easy patten to follow .Thank you for all you fantastic pattens ❤
merci pour ce sympathique modèle que je vais commencer sans tarder!
I just made one of these for my penguin-obsessed sister. There are some small changes I had to make to get the penguin to more closely match the picture. Otherwise, the pattern was fairly easy to follow, and I know my sister will adore this little penguin. Thank you for providing this pattern for free!
Thank you, Stephanie 🙂
How many rows do you do for the hat? It goes to row 3 and nothing after that.
Thank you for making this available for free! These are adorable and larger than I imagined from my first view. That’s a good thing because my grands love them!
Thank you! 🌷💕
Hi,
Thank you for this adorable penguin. I already made 4. 🙂
Thank you, Viktoria! 🌷💕
Hi! How can I get the free Baby Penguin crochet pattern? It is just too cute for words!! Penguins are my Granddaughters favorite animal and I would love to knit her some. Thank you!
Hi Kathleen 🙂 You can use online versions of the patterns for free on our website and mobile app. PDF version itself is not free. Because it takes a lot of time to prepare the patterns. So, in spite of this fact all people who can’t pay for PDF patterns can view them on the website and make wonderful toys. We don’t hide the instructions. Hope for your understanding 🙂
Hi Im not sure what it means for rounds 24-34 , sc in each stitch and make even decreases.
Am I decreasing in rounds 24-34? How many per row? Or is that sentence referring to the following rounds
Thanks
Hi Anna, please crochet rounds 24-34 without decreases. That sentence refers to following rounds.
So good.thanks
Awwwww…. too cute for words! I’m think I’m going to have to make a whole ‘waddle’ of penguins for friends and family this Christmas (yes, that is apparently the collective noun for a group of penguins on land!). Thank you so much for sharing the pattern.
Crochet with pleasure! 🙂
Another cute one
thank you so much the lil guy is so cute
Such an easy to follow pattern with gorgeous results. Thanks!
Ooooh I was supposed to clean my craft room. Decisions, decisions, decisions. Think I will make one of these first. Thank you so much for the pattern.
Nice choice! 🙂
I will be definitely making this cutie! Thank you for the pattern. 🙂 🙂
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Thanks a million for the free link !!!z
thank you soooo soooo much the penguin is really cute, that’s very nice that you gave it to us free, thanks again.
Use it with pleasure ^-^ )))))))))))))