Crochet Penguin Free Pattern – The Cutest Tiny Plush You’ll Make
Designer: Amigurumi Mission
Instagram: @amigurumimission
Difficulty Level: Beginner-Friendly
A cozy little penguin project to warm up your crochet time
Add a charming touch to your handmade collection with this penguin amigurumi free crochet pattern designed by Vanessa Rosa. With its rounded shape and sweet expression, this tiny plush is perfect for DIY crochet gift ideas, nursery decor, or cute handmade keepsakes. Its clean and simple form fits beautifully into beginner-friendly and low sew amigurumi projects. We sincerely thank Vanessa Rosa for sharing this adorable design, and you will also find inspiring penguin amigurumi ideas at the end of the pattern.
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This is a beginner-friendly amigurumi pattern made with basic stitches and smooth shaping, making it ideal for relaxed and quick crochet projects. Using Amigurumi Yarn by Círculo and a 2 mm hook, it includes simple color changes and minimal assembly. If you enjoy small animal designs, you might also love the cute pig amigurumi from our blog.
The pattern uses cotton yarn for a clean and defined finish, while velvet yarn can create a larger plush version with a softer texture. To complete this project, you will need yarn, a suitable hook, fiberfill, safety eyes, and basic tools. For more creative ideas, check out the mini robot amigurumi, and do not forget to explore the penguin-themed inspiration ideas shared at the end of the pattern.
Materials
• Amigurumi Yarn (by Círculo) colors: Black (8990), Orange (4456), White (8001), Gray (8013), Pink (3131).
• Black safety eyes 9mm
• Fiberfill
• Crochet hook (mine is a 2mm)
• Tapestry needle
• Sewing pins
• Scissors
Abbreviations
MR: Amigurumi Magic ring
sc : Single Crochet
inc : Increase
dec : Decrease
trc : Triple Crochet/ Treble Crochet
st: Stitch
dc : Double Crochet
hdc: Half Double Crochet
slst : Slip Stitch
ch : Chain
..in : make increase into same stitch as many as the number which is given in front of “inc” abbreviation (exp; 3inc, 4inc..).
FLO : Crochet into front loops only
BLO : Crochet into back loops only
HOW TO MAKE THE CUTEST PENGUIN AMIGURUMI
Beak
Make it with orange yarn.
Rnd 1: ch5, 3sc from the second chain on, 3sc in the last chain, 2sc, 1inc (10)
Rnd2: 10sc
Rnd3: 1sc, 2inc, 1sc (leave the other stitches unfinished) (6)
Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.
Feet
Make 2 with orange yarn.
Rnd 1: 6sc in the magic ring
Rnd2: 6inc (12)
Rnd3 – 4: 12sc
Flatten the edges and make 6sc through both layers to close the foot. Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.
Belly
Make it with white yarn.
Rnd 1: ch7, 5sc from the second chain on, 3sc in the last chain, 5sc, ch1 and turn (13)
Rnd2: 5sc, 3inc, 5sc, ch1 and turn (16)
Rnd3: 5sc, (1sc, 1inc)x3, 5sc (19)
Don’t turn, crochet 6sc in the bottom of the belly to give it a finishing touch. Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.
Wings
Make 2 with black yarn.
Rnd 1: 6sc in the magic ring
Rnd2: 6inc (12)
Rnd3 :(1sc, 1inc)x6 (18)
Rnd4: (2sc, 1inc)x6 (24)
ten off leaving a long tail. Flatten the edges and sew them both together, than sew the wing to the body.
Body
Make it with black yarn
Rnd 1: 6sc in the magic ring
Rnd2: 6inc (12)
Rnd3: (1sc, 1inc)x6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2sc, 1inc)x6 (24)
Rnd5: (3sc, 1inc)x6 (30)
Rnd6: (4sc, 1inc)x6 (36)
Rnd7: (5sc, 1inc)x6 (42)
Rnd8: (6sc, 1inc)x6 (48)
Rnd9 – 12: 48sc
Rnd 13: (6sc, 1 dec)x6 (42)
Rnd 14 – 15: 42sc
Rnd 16: (5sc, 1 dec)x6 (36)
Rnd 17 – 18: 36sc
Rnd 19: (4sc, 1 dec)x6 (30)
Rnd20 – 23: 30sc
Place the eyes between rounds 19 and 20. Sew the beak between the eyes. Embroider the white of the eyes and the cheeks.
Rnd24: (3sc, 1 dec)x6 (24)
Rnd25: (2sc, 1 dec)x6 (18)
Rnd26: (1 sc, 1 dec)x6 (12)
Rnd27: (1sc, 1 dec)x4 (8)
Fasten off and hide the end.
Sew the belly, the feet and the wings.
Hat
Make it with gray yarn
Rnd 1: ch18, 15dc from the fourth chain on, ch1 and turn
All the other round are made in BLO.
Rnd2 – 12: 15dc BLO, ch1 and turn.
Rnd 13: 15dc.
Fasten off leaving a long tail for the finishing touches. Sew both ends of the hat together. Then, weave in the yarn tail in the top of the hat and pull the yarn to close the hole. Fasten off and hide the end. Turn it inside out, make a pompon and sew it to the top of the hat.
Congratulations, you have completed the Reginaldo amigurumi penguin pattern.