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Crochet Winter Penguin free pattern ⋆ The Nomad Knot

Crochet Winter Penguin free pattern

It’s wintertime! And let me tell you, living in a new house without insulation or central heating has been a real challenge. I’ve found myself dressing just like this crochet Penguin free pattern! That’s right, the inspiration for this pattern came from my not-so-cozy new home. These days, I feel like an onion, bundled up in layer after layer of warm clothes—and cuddling this adorable little penguin makes it all a bit better!

This crochet penguin isn’t just a cute addition to your collection—it’s the perfect cuddle buddy, too!

crochet penguin free pattern

Now, let’s talk about the pattern. I’ve made sure to include plenty of step-by-step photos to guide you along the way. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, I hope you find this pattern fun and easy to follow. And remember, I’m here to help! You can always ask me questions in the comments on the blog or by replying to my newsletter. I do my best to read and respond to every email I receive.

If you’re looking for even more crochet inspiration, I recommend starting here with the other free crochet patterns available on the blog.

So grab your hooks, some warm tea (or coffee!), and let’s crochet this adorable Penguin free pattern!

For a low cost, ad-free and printable pattern, with a photo tutorial, you can find it in Ravelry here! And on Etsy here!

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Before we start, I will leave it here a couple of helpful tutorial links in case you need further help creating your beautiful little creature!

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CROCHET WINTER PENGUIN FREE PATTERN MATERIALS:

Finish size: 28cm or 11.4 inches

For a low cost, ad-free and printable pattern, with a photo tutorial, you can find it in Ravelry here! And on Etsy here!

crochet penguin free pattern
crochet penguin free pattern

HEAD

With an 8mm hook and black yarn start,

1 rnd  6sc in a magic ring

2 rnd  6inc Total 12sts

3 rnd  (1sc, 1inc) repeat 6 times Total 18sts

4 rnd  (2sc, 1inc) repeat 6 times Total 24sts

5 rnd  (3sc, 1inc) repeat 6 times Total 30sts

6 rnd  (9sc, 1inc) repeat 3 times Total 33sts

7 to 11 rnd  33sc

12 rnd  (9sc, 1dec) repeat 6 times Total 30sts

13 rnd  (3sc, 1dec) repeat 6 times Total 24sts

14 rnd  (2sc, 1dec) repeat 6 times Total 18sts

15 rnd  18blsl

• Add stuffing material to the head before continuing.

• For the next round you will crochet in the remaining front loop from round 15. Round 16 will be facing the inside of the toy.

16 rnd  18inc Total 36sts

amigurumi penguin free pattern photo tutorial
amigurumi penguin free pattern photo tutorial
amigurumi penguin free pattern photo tutorial

BODY

17 to 25 rnd  36sc

• Change to white

26 rnd  36sc

27 rnd  (4sc, 1dec) repeat 6 times Total 30sts

28 rnd  (3sc, 1dec) repeat 6 times Total 24sts

29 rnd  (2sc, 1dec) repeat 6 times Total 18sts

• Stop here to finish adding stuffing material

30 rnd  (1sc, 1dec) repeat 6 times Total 12sts

• Cut the yarn and fasten it off.

amigurumi penguin free pattern photo tutorial
amigurumi penguin free pattern photo tutorial
amigurumi penguin free pattern photo tutorial

BELLY

Locate the 11 stitches in the center front of the penguin on round 26 and attach the white yarn to the first of these stitches.

Begin crocheting in rows within the 11 stitches you marked on round 26.

At the end of each row, chain 1 and turn your work.

1 to 5 row  11sc

6 row  2sc, 1dec, 3sc, 1dec, 2sc Total 9sts

7 row  9sc

8 row  2sc, 1dec, 1sc, 1dec, 2sc Total 7sts

9 row  7sc

10 row  1sc, 1dec, 1sc, 1dec, 1sc Total 5sts

• Cut the yarn and sew the 5 remaining stitches to round 17 of the body.

amigurumi penguin free pattern photo tutorial
amigurumi penguin free pattern photo tutorial
amigurumi penguin free pattern photo tutorial

EYES

With a white start,

1 rnd  6sc

2 rnd  6inc Total 12sts

• Cut the yarn and fasten it off.

• Make another one following the same instructions. Don’t cut the yarn of the second eye instead, start working in rows.

3 row  3sc (leave the remaining 9sts unworked), chain 1, join the other eye and make 3sc. Total 7sts  (the chain in the middle count as 1st) Chain 1, turn

4 row  1dec, 1sc, 1sc In the chain, 1sc, 1dec Total 5sts

• Cut the yarn and fasten it off. Leave a small tail for sewing.

• Sew the eyes starting in round 14 and going up to round 8. See the images below for reference.

amigurumi penguin free pattern photo tutorial
amigurumi penguin free pattern photo tutorial
amigurumi penguin free pattern photo tutorial

HAT

With an 8mm hook and green yarn start,

1 rnd  6sc in a magic ring

2 rnd  6inc Total 12sts

3 rnd  (1sc, 1inc) repeat 6 times Total 18sts

4 rnd  (2sc, 1inc) repeat 6 times Total 24sts

5 rnd  (3sc, 1inc) repeat 6 times Total 30sts

6 rnd  (9sc, 1inc) repeat 3 times Total 33sts

7 to 12 rnd  33sc

• Change to red

13 rnd  33dc

• Cut the yarn and fasten it off. Add a pompom on top of the hat. I made a pompom with the same red yarn I used on the edge of the hat.

crochet penguin free pattern photo tutorial
crochet penguin free pattern photo tutorial
crochet penguin free pattern photo tutorial

SCARF

With red, chain 49.

Skip the first chain and start,

1 row  48sc

• Change to green,

2 row  48blhdc

• Cut the yarn and fasten it off.

crochet penguin free pattern photo tutorial
crochet penguin free pattern photo tutorial

FEET

With orange yarn and a 2mm hook start,

1 rnd  6sc in a magic ring

2 rnd  6inc Total 12sts

3 rnd  (1sc, 1inc) repeat 6 times Total 18sts

4 rnd    (2sc, 1inc) repeat 6 times Total 24sts

5 to 8 rnd  24sc

9 rnd  (6sc, 1dec) repeat 3 times Total 21sts

10 to 13 rnd  21sc

14 rnd  (5sc, 1dec) repeat 3 times Total 18sts

15 to 18 rnd  18sc

19 rnd  (4sc, 1dec) repeat 3 times Total 15sts

20 to 23 rnd  15sc

24 rnd  (3sc, 1dec) repeat 3 times Total 12sts

25 rnd  12sc

26 rnd  3sc crocheting the sides together

• Cut the yarn and fasten it off. Leave a small tail for sewing later.

• Make another one following the same instructions.

crochet penguin free pattern photo tutorial
crochet penguin free pattern photo tutorial
crochet penguin free pattern photo tutorial

WINGS

Right-wing

Place the penguin’s head towards you. Introduce the black yarn between rounds 20 and 21 of the body, 5 stitches away from the white belly. Chain 2 and start

1 row  5dc, chain one, turn

2 row  1dec, 1sc, 1dec Total 3sts

• Cut the yarn and fasten it off.

Left-wing

Place the penguin’s head towards you. Introduce the black yarn between rounds 20 and 21 of the body in the first black stitch beside the white belly. Chain 2 and start

1 row  5dc, chain one, turn

2 row  1dec, 1sc, 1dec Total 3sts

• Cut the yarn and fasten it off.

crochet penguin free pattern photo tutorial
crochet penguin free pattern photo tutorial
crochet penguin free pattern

BEAK

With orange yarn and a 2mm hook start,

1 rnd  6sc in a magic ring

2 rnd  6sc

3 rnd  (1sc, 1inc) repeat 3 times Total 9sts

4 rnd  (2sc, 1inc) repeat 3 times Total 12sts

5 rnd  12sc

• Cut the yarn and fasten it off.

• Leave a small tail for sewing.

crochet penguin free pattern

FINAL DETAILS

  1. Sew the beak between the eyes.
  2. Embroider the closed eyes between rounds 2 and 3 of the white eyes detail.
  3. Sew the feet to the bottom of the penguin.
  4. Dress the penguin with the hat and scarf. Sewing them on is optional, as they should stay in place on their own

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

 You finished your Crochet Winter Penguin amigurumi!

If this free pattern was useful to you and you are happy with your results, post a picture and tag me on social media so I can see your final product!

Take a look at other patterns here for your next WIP!

Happy crocheting!

Ana

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