Tiny Penguin Amigurumi Crochet Tutorial – Free Pattern
Sure, here’s a simple description of how to create a tiny penguin amigurumi through crochet, along with a basic pattern.
Materials Needed:
- Crochet hook (size G/4.0mm or suitable for your yarn)
- Black, white, and yellow yarn (worsted weight)
- Safety eyes or black beads
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Abbreviations:
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase (2 single crochet stitches in the same stitch)
- dec: decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
- sl st: slip stitch
Pattern:
Body: Using black yarn,
- Make a magic ring.
- Round 1: 6 sc into the magic ring. (6 stitches)
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
- Round 3: [sc, inc] repeat around. (18 stitches)
- Rounds 4-6: Sc in each stitch around. (18 stitches each round)
- Round 7: [sc, dec] repeat around. (12 stitches)
- Stuff the body firmly.
- Round 8: Dec in each stitch around. (6 stitches)
- Fasten off and weave in the tail.
Head: Using black yarn,
- Make a magic ring.
- Round 1: 6 sc into the magic ring. (6 stitches)
- Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
- Rounds 3-5: Sc in each stitch around. (12 stitches each round)
- Attach safety eyes or beads between Rounds 3 and 4, with 2 stitches between them.
- Embroider or use a small piece of yellow yarn for the beak.
- Round 6: [sc, dec] repeat around. (8 stitches)
- Stuff the head lightly.
- Round 7: Dec in each stitch around. (4 stitches)
- Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Wings (Make 2): Using black yarn,
- Ch 5.
- Row 1: Starting from the second chain from the hook, sc in each ch across. (4 stitches)
- Rows 2-3: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each stitch across. (4 stitches each row)
- Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Feet (Make 2): Using yellow yarn,
- Ch 4.
- Row 1: Starting from the second chain from the hook, sc in each ch across. (3 stitches)
- Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each stitch across. (3 stitches)
- Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Assembly:
- Attach the head to the body using a yarn needle and the tail left from the head.
- Attach the wings to the sides of the body, slightly towards the front.
- Attach the feet to the bottom of the body.
- Weave in any remaining yarn tails and make sure all pieces are securely attached.
Your tiny penguin amigurumi is now complete! Remember, you can customize the colors and sizes to your liking. Enjoy your adorable crochet creation!