Adorable Penguin Crochet Collection

Create a charming family of four penguins with this detailed amigurumi pattern. This project is perfect for those who love creating a variety of sizes and shapes, ranging from a tiny baby penguin to a larger adult.

This pattern is designed for intermediate crocheters who are comfortable with shaping and working with different yarn weights to achieve a professional, polished look.

This pattern uses US crochet terminology.

What You'll Need

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• YarnArt Jeans or Alize Cotton Gold (White, Black)

• Thin yarn for details: White (eyes), Orange (beak/feet) — e.g., Vita Cotton Coco

• Black embroidery floss

• 2.0 mm or 2.5 mm hook (main body)

• 1.25 mm or 1.5 mm hook (details)

• Fiberfill stuffing

• 8 black rhinestones (4mm)

• Thin copper wire (from internet cable)

Finished height: 11-13 cm. Ensure tight tension to prevent stuffing from showing through, especially when using the smaller hooks for the beak and feet.

Pattern Instructions

Phase 1: The Body (White)

Penguin № 1

6 sc in MR 6 inc (inc, 1 sc)*6 (2 sc, inc, 3 sc)*3 (4 sc, inc, 2 sc)*3 (inc, 11 sc)*2 (7 sc, inc, 5 sc)*2 28 sc (inc, 13 sc)*2 30 sc (8 sc, inc, 6 sc)*2 32 sc (inc, 15 sc)*2 34 sc (9 sc, inc, 7 sc)*2 36 sc

Stuff the piece.

(dec, 4 sc)*6 (2 sc, dec, 1 sc)*6 (dec, 2 sc)*6 (1 sc, dec)*6

Stuff the piece.

6 dec

Finish stuffing, sl st, fasten off and weave in ends.

Penguin № 2

6 sc in MR 6 inc (inc, 1 sc)*6 (2 sc, inc)*6 (inc, 7 sc)*3 (5 sc, inc, 3 sc)*3 30 sc (8 sc, inc, 6 sc)*2 32 sc (inc, 15 sc)*2 34 sc (9 sc, inc, 7 sc)*2 36 sc (inc, 17 sc)*2 38 sc (10 sc, inc, 8 sc)*2 40 sc (inc, 19 sc)*2 42 sc (dec, 12 sc)*3 (6 sc, dec, 5 sc)*3

Stuff the piece.

(dec, 4 sc)*6 (2 sc, dec, 1 sc)*6 (dec, 2 sc)*6 (1 sc, dec)*6 6 dec

Finish stuffing, sl st, fasten off.

Penguin № 3

8 sc in MR 8 inc (inc, 1 sc)*8 (2 sc, inc)*8 32 sc (inc, 15 sc)*2 34 sc (9 sc, inc, 7 sc)*2 36 sc (inc, 17 sc)*2 38 sc (10 sc, inc, 8 sc)*2 40 sc (inc, 19 sc)*2 42 sc (10 sc, dec, 9 sc)*2 40 sc (dec, 18 sc)*2 38 sc (9 sc, dec, 8 sc)*2

Stuff the piece.

(dec, 4 sc)*6 (2 sc, dec, 1 sc)*6 (dec, 2 sc)*6 (1 sc, dec)*6 6 dec

Finish stuffing, sl st, fasten off.

Penguin № 4

8 sc in MR 8 inc (inc, 1 sc)*8 (inc, 3 sc)*6 30 sc (8 sc, inc, 6 sc)*2 32 sc (inc, 15 sc)*2 34 sc (9 sc, inc, 7 sc)*2 36 sc (inc, 17 sc)*2 38 sc (10 sc, inc, 8 sc)*2 40 sc (dec, 8 sc)*4

Stuff the piece.

(dec, 4 sc)*6 (2 sc, dec, 1 sc)*6 (dec, 2 sc)*6 (1 sc, dec)*6 6 dec

Finish stuffing, sl st, fasten off.

Phase 2: The Back (Black)

The backs are worked in rows. Ch 1 and turn at the end of each row. Start each row from the 2nd stitch from the hook. To keep the edges neat, work in a knit-like fashion (right side and wrong side rows).

Penguin № 1

6 sc in MR 6 inc (inc, 1 sc)*6 (2 sc, inc, 3 sc)*3 2 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 2 sc, [1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 ch in one st], 2 sl st, 1 sc, inc, 4 sc

Now work in rows:

9 sc 9 sc inc, 7 sc, inc inc, 9 sc, inc inc, 11 sc, inc inc, 13 sc, inc inc, 15 sc, inc 19 sc dec, 15 sc, dec 17 sc dec, 13 sc, dec 15 sc dec, 11 sc, dec 13 sc dec, 9 sc, dec 11 sc dec, 7 sc, dec 9 sc dec, 5 sc, dec dec, 3 sc, dec dec, 1 sc, dec dec 3-in-1

Edging for № 1: Ch 1, turn, and crochet around the edge: inc 4-in-1 in the last stitch, 19 sc along the side, inc, 16 sc, inc 4-in-1 (bangs), 1 sl st, 1 sl st, 17 sc, inc, 19 sc. Sl st to first stitch, fasten off.

Penguin № 2

6 sc in MR 6 inc (inc, 1 sc)*6 (2 sc, inc)*6 inc, 3 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 2 sc, 2 sl st, 1 sc, inc hdc 3-in-1, 1 sc, 2 sl st, 2 sc, inc, 3 sc

Now work in rows:

9 sc 10 sc 5 sc, inc, 4 sc inc, 9 sc, inc inc, 11 sc, inc inc, 13 sc, inc inc, 15 sc, inc inc, 17 sc, inc 21 sc dec, 17 sc, dec 19 sc dec, 15 sc, dec 17 sc dec, 13 sc, dec 15 sc dec, 11 sc, dec 13 sc dec, 9 sc, dec dec, 7 sc, dec dec, 5 sc, dec dec, 3 sc, dec dec, 1 sc, dec dec 3-in-1

Edging for № 2: Ch 1, turn, and crochet around the edge: inc 4-in-1 in the last stitch, 13 sc, inc, 15 sc, 2 sl st, 2 sc, inc, ch 1, inc, 1 sc, 2 sl st, 14 sc, inc, 14 sc. Sl st to first stitch, fasten off.

Penguin № 3

8 sc in MR 8 inc (inc, 1 sc)*8 (inc, 3 sc)*6

Now work in rows:

11 sc inc, 9 sc, inc inc, 11 sc, inc inc, 13 sc, inc inc, 15 sc, inc inc, 17 sc, inc 21 sc dec, 17 sc, dec 19 sc dec, 15 sc, dec 17 sc dec, 13 sc, dec 15 sc dec, 11 sc, dec 13 sc dec, 9 sc, dec dec, 7 sc, dec dec, 5 sc, dec dec, 3 sc, dec dec, 1 sc, dec dec 3-in-1

Edging for № 3: Ch 1, turn, and crochet around the edge: inc 4-in-1 in the last stitch, 15 sc, inc, 16 sc, 2 sl st, inc 3-in-1 (ch 1 between 2nd and 3rd st of inc), 2 sl st, 17 sc, inc, 15 sc. Sl st to first stitch, fasten off.

Penguin № 4

8 sc in MR 8 inc (inc, 1 sc)*8 (inc, 7 sc)*3

Now work in rows:

11 sc inc, 9 sc, inc inc, 11 sc, inc inc, 13 sc, inc inc, 15 sc, inc inc, 17 sc, inc 21 sc dec, 17 sc, dec 19 sc dec, 15 sc, dec 17 sc dec, 13 sc, dec 15 sc dec, 11 sc, dec 13 sc dec, 9 sc, dec dec, 7 sc, dec dec, 5 sc, dec dec, 3 sc, dec dec, 1 sc, dec dec 3-in-1

Edging for № 4: Ch 1, turn, and crochet around the edge: inc 4-in-1 in the last stitch, 17 sc, inc, 15 sc, 2 sl st, inc 3-in-1 (ch 1 between 2nd and 3rd st of inc), 2 sl st, 15 sc, inc, 17 sc. Sl st to first stitch, fasten off.

Assembly Note: Sew the backs to the bodies. Align the starting ring of the body and back. Pin the bangs and shoulders. The black piece should be stretched slightly so it doesn't sag. Use small stitches on the inside.

Phase 3: The Beak (Orange)

Use thin yarn and a 1.25-1.5 mm hook. All four beaks are worked the same.

5 sc in MR inc, 4 sc (inc, 1 sc)*3 (2 sc, inc)*3 inc, 5 ch, starting from 2nd ch from hook work 4 sc back along chain, inc, 4 sc, inc, 5 ch, starting from 2nd ch from hook work 4 sc back along chain, inc (incomplete round)

Crochet around the piece with sl st loosely. Work inc sc 3-in-1 at the edges. Sl st to first stitch, fasten off. Fold the convex part in half and crochet sc along the edge, working inc 3-in-1 at the tip. Stuff the convex part. Sew the beak 5 rounds below the black crown.

Phase 4: The Eyes (White)

Use thin yarn and a 1.25-1.5 mm hook. Make 2 eyes.

5 sc in MR 5 inc

Sl st, fasten off. Sew eyes above the beak with approx. 2 stitches between them. Stuff slightly. Embroider the outer edge of the eyes with black floss using a chain stitch. Sew rhinestones diagonally inward using doubled thread, pulling tight after each stitch.

Phase 5: The Feet (Orange)

Use thin yarn and a 1.25-1.5 mm hook. Make 2 feet.

6 sc in MR (2 sc, inc)*2 (inc, 3 sc)*2 (3 sc, inc, 1 sc)*2

Do not stuff. Fold in half and join edges with: inc hdc 3-in-1, sl st, inc hdc 3-in-1, sl st, inc hdc 3-in-1. Crochet sc around the piece, working inc 3-in-1 at the heel. Sl st, fasten off. Work 7 sc around the sole. Work 2 more rounds of 7 sc. Sl st, fasten off. Stuff this part and sew to the bottom of the body.

Phase 6: The Wings (Black)

Worked in rows. Ch 1 and turn at the end of each row. Leave a long starting tail to pull through the body.

Wing 1

2 sc in MR, do not close ring 2 sc 2 sc inc, 1 sc 3 sc 3 sc 2 sc, inc 4 sc 2 sc, dec 3 sc 1 sc, dec 2 sc

Crochet around the wing, incorporating the wire. Leave 2 cm of wire at the ends. Edging: inc in last stitch (inc 3-in-1), 10 sc, inc 4-in-1 (wing tip), 6 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, sl st to base. Fasten off.

Wing 2

2 sc in MR, do not close ring 2 sc 2 sc 1 sc, inc 3 sc 3 sc inc, 2 sc 4 sc dec, 2 sc 3 sc dec, 1 sc 2 sc

Crochet around the wing, incorporating the wire. Edging: inc in last stitch (inc 3-in-1), 3 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc 4-in-1 (wing tip), 10 sc, inc, sl st to base. Fasten off.

Finishing: Sew wings angled backward at the level of the black shoulder, approx. 2 stitches from the black edge. Pull wire and starting thread into the body. For Penguin № 4, add a small tuft of hair on the crown with a few stitches.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the skill level for this pattern?This pattern is best suited for intermediate crocheters. It requires knowledge of shaping, working in rows and spirals, and basic assembly techniques.

Can I substitute the yarn?Yes, any cotton-acrylic blend similar to YarnArt Jeans or Alize Cotton Gold will work. Ensure the detail yarn is significantly thinner for a neat finish.

How long does it take to complete the set?Depending on your speed, the set of four penguins typically takes 10-20 hours of work. The detailed faces and wings take the most time.

Can I sell these penguins?You are welcome to sell the finished physical items made from this pattern. However, please do not redistribute or sell the pattern itself.

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