Free Little Winter Penguin Pattern

Pattern Description:

This free crochet pattern allows you to create an adorable little winter penguin, perfect for Christmas scenes.

The design features a pom pom hat and is described as very cute and relatively simple to make. The pattern is available for free on the blog.

Materials Need & Measurements:

• Yarn: DK (light worsted) cotton yarn is recommended. Examples given include Paintbox Yarn.
• Yarn Weight: DK (light worsted).
• Yarn Colors: The pattern specifies the following colors: Washed Teal, White, Pansy purple / Tea rose, Mustard (scrap), and Blush (scrap).
• Hook: A 2.75 mm/size C crochet hook is required.
• Notions: You will need 2 x 6 mm safety eyes (2 per penguin), Stuffing, Pins, Sewing thread, a Pom pom (or you can make your own), and a Stitch marker.
• Measurements: The finished size of the penguin is approximately 10cm / 4 inches.

Stitches & Abbreviations Used:

• magic ring: A starting technique.
• sc: Single crochet.
• 2 sc in each st / 2 st in next: Indicates an increase by working two single crochet stitches into the same stitch.
• sc2tog: Single crochet two stitches together, a decrease technique.
• st: Stitch.
• Rnd: Round.
• ch: Chain.
• sk: Skip.
• hdc: Half double crochet.
• dc: Double crochet.
• slst: Slip stitch.

Instructions for Making the Little Winter Penguin Pattern:

Body (using washed teal yarn):

The body is worked in rounds.

• Rnd 1: Work 6 single crochets into a magic ring (6 stitches total).
• Rnd 2: Work 2 single crochets in each stitch around (12 stitches total).
• Rnd 3: [Single crochet in next stitch, 2 single crochets in next stitch] repeat around (18 stitches total).
• Rnd 4: [Single crochet in next 2 stitches, 2 single crochets in next] repeat around (24 stitches total).
• Rnd 5: [2 single crochets in next stitch, single crochet in next 3 stitches] repeat around (30 stitches total).
• Rnd 6: Single crochet around (30 stitches total).
• Rnd 7: [Single crochet in next 4 stitches, 2 single crochets in next stitch] repeat around (36 stitches total).
• Rnds 8 – 9: Single crochet around (36 stitches total).
• Rnd 10: [2 single crochets in next stitch, single crochet in next 5 stitches] repeat around (42 stitches total).
• Rnds 11 – 14: Single crochet around (42 stitches total).
• Rnd 15: [Single crochet 2 together, single crochet in next 5 stitches] repeat around (36 stitches total).
• Rnds 16 – 17: Single crochet around (36 stitches total).
• Rnd 18: [Single crochet in next 4 stitches, single crochet 2 together] repeat around (30 stitches total).
• Attach safety eyes between Rnd 16 and Rnd 17, spacing them 5 stitches apart. Begin stuffing the body.
• Rnd 19: Single crochet around (30 stitches total).
• Rnd 20: [Single crochet 2 together, single crochet in next 3 stitches] repeat around (24 stitches total).
• Rnd 21: Single crochet around (24 stitches total).
• Rnd 22: [Single crochet in next 2 stitches, single crochet 2 together] repeat around (18 stitches total).
• Rnd 23: [Single crochet in next stitch, single crochet 2 together] repeat around (12 stitches total). This is the last chance to add stuffing.
• Rnd 24: Single crochet 2 together around (6 stitches total).
• Fasten off the yarn, leaving a tail. Thread a yarn needle onto the yarn tail and weave in and out of Rnd 24 to cinch the top of the penguin closed.

Flippers (Make 2, using washed teal yarn):

• Rnd 1: Work 5 single crochets into a magic ring (5 stitches total).
• Rnd 2: Work 2 single crochets in each stitch around (10 stitches total).
• Rnd 3: [Single crochet in next stitch, 2 single crochets in next stitch] repeat around (15 stitches total).
• Rnd 4: [Single crochet in next 2 stitches, 2 single crochets in next stitch] repeat around (20 stitches total).
• Chain 1. Fold the circle in half. Work a single crochet through both sides of the half circle (9 stitches total).
• Fasten off and leave a tail for joining.

Beak (using mustard yarn):

• Chain 4. Skip 1 chain and work a single crochet into the 2nd chain from the hook. Work a half double crochet into the next stitch. Work a single crochet into the last stitch.
• Fasten off and leave a tail. You should have two tails on the same end of the beak. Using these tails, tie a knot to complete the shaping.

Hat (using purple / tea rose yarn):

The hat is worked in rounds.

• Rnd 1: Work 6 single crochets into a magic ring (6 stitches total).
• Rnd 2: Work 2 single crochets in each stitch around (12 stitches total).
• Rnd 3: [Single crochet in next stitch, 2 single crochets in next] repeat around (18 stitches total).
• Rnd 4: [Single crochet in next 2 stitches, 2 single crochets in next] repeat around (24 stitches total).
• Rnd 5: [2 single crochets in next stitch, single crochet in next 3 stitches] repeat around (30 stitches total).
• Rnd 6: Single crochet around (30 stitches total).
• Rnd 7: [Single crochet in next 4 stitches, 2 single crochets in next stitch] repeat around (36 stitches total).
• Rnds 8 – 10: Single crochet around (36 stitches total).

Start forming the ear flaps:

• Single crochet in the next 5 stitches. Chain 1, turn, single crochet across (5 stitches).
• Chain 1, turn, single crochet across (5 stitches). Repeat this step once more.
• Chain 1, skip 1, double crochet into the 3rd stitch. Work 5 more double crochets into the same stitch. Skip 1, slip stitch into the last stitch. Fasten off.
• Join yarn in the 12th stitch from the end of the first flap.
• Repeat steps 1-3 for the 2nd flap.

Tummy (using white yarn):

The tummy is worked in rounds.

• Rnd 1: Work 5 single crochets into a magic ring (5 stitches total).
• Rnd 2: Work 2 single crochets in each stitch around (10 stitches total).
• Rnd 3: [Single crochet in next stitch, 2 single crochets in next stitch] repeat around (15 stitches total).
• Rnd 4: [2 single crochets in next stitch, single crochet in next 2 stitches] repeat around (20 stitches total).
• Rnd 5: [Single crochet in next 3 stitches, 2 single crochets in next] repeat around (25 stitches total).
• Fasten off and leave a long tail for joining.

Assembling:

• Using the white yarn tail, stitch the tummy in place just below the eyes. For a neat finish, stitch only into the back loops of the tummy.
• Stitch the beak on between the eyes.
• Stitch the flippers in place, ensuring the curve of the flipper is facing forwards. Each flipper should be placed approximately 5 stitches away from each eye.
• Using a scrap piece of pink yarn (Blush), stitch a small line underneath each eye.
• Add the pom pom to the hat and turn up the front of the hat.

Your new little crochet penguin friend is now ready to be enjoyed.

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