Creating an amigurumi penguin can be a delightful and creative project for crochet enthusiasts. Below is a simple and free pattern to help you create your own adorable crocheted penguin friend. Remember that amigurumi involves working in continuous rounds, so you won’t be joining rounds with slip stitches unless specified otherwise. Let’s get started!

Materials Needed:

  • Worsted weight yarn in black and white (or desired colors for your penguin)
  • Crochet hook appropriate for your yarn (usually a size smaller than what’s recommended on the yarn label)
  • Fiberfill or stuffing of your choice
  • Safety eyes or black beads (for eyes)
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors

Abbreviations:

  • sc: single crochet
  • inc: increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
  • dec: decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
  • ch: chain
  • st(s): stitch(es)

Pattern:

Body: Using black yarn,

  1. Begin with a magic ring.
  2. Round 1: 6 sc into the magic ring. (6 sts)
  3. Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
  4. Round 3: [Sc, inc] around. (18 sts)
  5. Round 4: [2 sc, inc] around. (24 sts)
  6. Rounds 5-9: Sc in each st around. (24 sts)
  7. Round 10: [2 sc, dec] around. (18 sts)
  8. Round 11: [Sc, dec] around. (12 sts)
  9. Stuff the body firmly with fiberfill.
  10. Round 12: Dec around. (6 sts)
  11. Fasten off and weave in the end.

Head: Using black yarn,

  1. Begin with a magic ring.
  2. Round 1: 6 sc into the magic ring. (6 sts)
  3. Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
  4. Round 3: [Sc, inc] around. (18 sts)
  5. Round 4: [2 sc, inc] around. (24 sts)
  6. Rounds 5-7: Sc in each st around. (24 sts)
  7. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Beak: Using orange yarn,

  1. Begin with a magic ring.
  2. Round 1: 6 sc into the magic ring. (6 sts)
  3. Round 2: Sc in each st around. (6 sts)
  4. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Assembly:

  1. Attach the safety eyes or black beads to the head, positioning them between Rounds 5 and 6 of the head, leaving about 4 stitches between them.
  2. Sew the beak onto the head, centered below the eyes, using the tail left from the beak.
  3. Attach the head to the body using the long tail left from the head. Make sure to position the head slightly tilted forward for a cute look.
  4. Embroider or use black yarn to create the penguin’s wings on either side of the body (between Rounds 7 and 9).
  5. Weave in any remaining ends.

Your crocheted amigurumi penguin is now complete! Feel free to customize it by adding accessories like a scarf, bowtie, or any other creative touches. Enjoy your adorable handmade creation!