Zoo Blog Hop Day 11 - 4 Cuddly Penguins

Free Penguin Patterns!

Penguins are so cute and charismatic, naturally they are a favorite among children around the world. Because of their popularity and their tuxedo-like coloring, they’re also a favorite among crocheters. Today we have 4 adorable penguin amigurumi for your crocheting pleasure. These plush toys also make excellent Christmas gifts or holiday decor.

You, Me and the ABCs : Crochet ABC Toys : P is for Penguin from The Burgundy Basket

Pagin the Penguin from Crochet Wizzardd’s Adventures

Penguin Treasure Hunt

https://myfingersflyblog.com/2022/12/09/penguin-treasure-hunt/

Baby Penguin Amigurumi using Bernat Blanket Yarn

Materials:

Bernat Blanket yarn

7.5 oz. vapor gray

2 oz. coal

8 yards white

2 yards sunsoaked

Crochet hook size M (9.0 mm)

Yarn needle

Fiberfill

2 black safety eyes 18 mm

Measures approximately 14” tall

Gauge: 7 sts = 3”, 6 rows = 3”

Directions:

HEAD AND BODY:

Rnd 1: Starting at bottom with gray yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 8 sc in 2^nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around (16 sc).

Rnd 3: *Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (24 sc).

Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (32 sc).

Rnd 5: *Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (40 sc).

Rnd 6: *Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (48 sc).

Rnd 7: *Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (56 sc).

Rnd 8: *Sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (64 sc).

Rnds 9-19: Sc in each st.

Rnd 20: *Dec, sc in next 6 sts,* repeat around (56 sc).

Rnd 21: Sc in each st.

Rnd 22: *Dec, sc in next 5 sts,* repeat around (48 sc).

Rnd 23: Sc in each st.

Rnd 24: *Dec, sc in next 4 sts,* repeat around (40 sc).

Rnd 25: Sc in each st.

Rnd 26: *Dec, sc in next 3 sts,* repeat around (32 sc).

Rnds 27-28: Sc in each st.

Rnd 29: *Dec, sc in next 2 sts,* repeat around (24 sc). Fasten off gray. Stuff firmly.

Rnds 30-35: Attach black yarn. Sc in each st.

Rnd 36: *Dec, sc in next st,* repeat around (16 sc).

Rnd 37: Dec around (8 sc). Join with sl st. Fasten off leaving 6” length. Close using ultimate finish. (Thread needle with 6” length, insert needle into outer loop of each remaining st, pull tight.)

Ultimate Finish Video

FACE:

Row 1: With white yarn, ch 8, sc in 2^nd ch and in each of next 6 ch.

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st (7 sc).

Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in each of next 7 sts, turn to work down edge, sc in row ends. Working in unused loops of foundation ch, *sl st in first lp, 5 dc in next lp, sl st in next lp* repeat once, turn to work sc down row ends on the other side. Fasten off leaving 12” length for sewing.

Attach safety eyes in center st of dc clusters of Row 3. Sew face to head.

BEAK:

Rnd 1: With yellow yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 3 sc in 2^nd ch. Do not join. Work in continuous rounds throughout.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in first st, sc in next 2 sts (4 sc).

Rnd 3: 2 sc in first st, sc in next 3 sts (5 sc). Join with sl st. Fasten off leaving 9” length. Add a little bit of stuffing and sew to face centered below the eyes.

WINGS: (Make 2)

Row 1: With gray (or white) yarn, ch 8, hdc in 2^nd ch and in next 6 chs. (7 hdc).

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, 2 hdc in first st, hdc in remaining sts (8 hdc).

Row 3: Ch 1, turn, hdc in each st with 2 hdc in last st (9 hdc).

Row 4: Ch 1, turn, 2 hdc in first st, hdc in remaining sts (10 hdc).

Fasten off leaving 12” length. Sew to sides of penguin with top of wing at Rnd 26 with longer edge toward the front. Weave in all ends.

FEET:

Row 1: With black yarn, ch 2, 2 hdc in 2nd ch.

Row 2: ch 1, turn, hdc first st, 2 hdc next st (3 hdc).

Rows 3-4: ch 1, turn, hdc across, 2 hdc last st (5 hdc).

Row 5: ch 1, turn, 2 hdc first & last sts (7 hdc).

Row 6: ch 1, turn, *hdc, sl st* 3 times, hdc last st. Fasten off and sew to bottom at rnds 4-8.

PDF available at https://www.myfingersfly.com/products/penguin-crochet-pattern-baby-penguin-crochet-pattern-using-bernat-blanket-yarn

Ravelry: https://ravel.me/baby-penguin-amigurumi-6

Super Squishy Pillows and Plushies Crochet Pattern Ebook – Using Bernat Blanket Yarn

Want even more animals to crochet? A to Z Animal Crochet Patterns Ebook is 50% off for the month of June. Plus get 20% off all yarn and patterns in my Etsy shop for National Making Life Beautiful Day. https://etsy.me/2Za7p5W

Stay tuned all month long for new animal designs.

The animal for June 12 will be the Sloth.

Prior Zoo Animal Posts

World Reef Awareness Day

Owl Crochet Patterns

Bat Crochet Patterns

8 Cat Crochet Patterns Plus 2 Addi Patterns

4 Bear Crochet Patterns

3 Butterfly Patterns

2 Axolotl Patterns

World Oceans Day – 4 Whales and 4 Turtles

Koalas

Zoo Blog Hop Day 10 – Lions

Zoo Blog Hop Day 12 – Jack the Sloth

Zoo Blog Hop Day 13 – Mystical, Magical Unicorns!

Zoo Blog Hop Day 14 – Alligators!

Zoo Blog Hop Day 15 – Bunnies!

Zoo Blog Hop Day 16 – Deer and Moose

Zoo Blog Hop Day 17 – Seahorse

Zoo Blog Hop Day 18 – Beaver

Zoo Blog Hop Day 19 – Monkeys

Zoo Blog Hop Day 20 – Eagles

Zoo Blog Hop Day 21 – Giraffes

Zoo Blog Hop Day 22 – Zebra

Zoo Blog Hop Day 23 – Sheep

Zoo Blog Hop Day 24 – Elephants

Zoo Blog Hop Day 25 – Dogs

Zoo Blog Hop Day 26 – Cows

Zoo Blog Hop Day 27 – Platypus

Zoo Blog Hop Day 28 – Mouse

Zoo Blog Hop Day 29 – Fox

Final Day of Zoo Blog Hop – Birds

Flower Round-up

The featured design on Jo’s Crafty Hook Free Crochet Flower Roundup is Dear Peony Granny Blanket from Yarnandy. Visit her blog daily through June 15 for a new flower design every day. https://joscraftyhook.com/

Coming Soon – June 14-18:

Thanks so much for all the support for the “I Love Nature” Ami Super Pack. Next week we will have a new bundle, the Summer Crochet Pattern Bundle from Nicki’s Homemade Crafts which will include my Unicorn Hoodie for Children for your back-to-school crocheting.