Today, I am thrilled to unveil a special addition to your crochet Christmas Mini collection – the No-Sew Crochet Penguin Amigurumi.
This adorable penguin amigurumi isn’t just small; it’s also a speedy creation, tailor-made for the hustle and bustle of the winter and Christmas season. Whether you’re gearing up for a farmers market stall or planning spontaneous acts of crochet kindness, this little penguin is poised to steal hearts with its cuteness.
Crafted with a no-sew technique, this pattern promises not only efficiency in creation but also simplicity in the crafting process. Picture these lovable penguins waddling into your winter decor, becoming perfect last-minute gifts, or bringing unexpected smiles to those you encounter during your acts of crochet kindness.
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Crochet Pattern – No-sew Crochet Penguin
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Please read the whole pattern properly before starting.
The pattern is written using US terms.
This pattern is made of the following parts:
- 1 body
- 2 wings
Size:
- 1.25 inches (3 cm) with light worsted yarn (I used I love this cotton from Hobby Lobby)
Material:
- Yarn calling for a US I-9 / 5.5 mm hook in black and orange
- For the white belly: Yarn calling for a US L-11 / 8 mm hook in white (I used Premier Parfait chunky). You can use any kind of chunky yarn or 2 strands of light worsted yarn.
- A small amount of white cotton thread (size 8) for the eyes’ corners
- Size US C-2 /2.75 mm crochet hook if you use worsted yarn (a larger hook can be used, your penguin will only be slightly bigger)
- 2 black safety eyes (6 mm) if you use worsted yarn
- Stitch markers (if needed)
- Tapestry needle
- Polyfill
Abbreviations:
- chain (ch)
- magic ring (mr)
- single crochet (sc)
- increase (inc)
- invisible decrease (dec)
- slip stitch (sl st)
Pattern: How to crochet a No-sew Penguin?
Let’s start – No-sew Crochet Penguin
The body – No-sew Crochet Penguin
- The Penguin is worked in continuous rounds (as a spiral). Use a stitch marker if needed.
- Remember to stuff as you crochet.
With a 2.75 mm crochet and black yarn.
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- Round 1: start 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
- Round 2: [6 inc]. (12)
- Round 3: [1 inc in the next st, 1 sc]x6. (18)
- Rounds 4-6: [1 sc in all st]. (18)
- Round 7: [1 sc in the next 3 st, working in the back loop only (BLO): 1 sc in the next 2 st; now working in both loops: 1 sc in the next 8 st, working in the back loop only (BLO): 1 sc in the next 2 st; now working in both loops: 1 sc in the next 3 st] . (18)
The front loops left unworked will be used to attach the wings to the body.
- Rounds 8-10: [1 sc in all st]. (18)
Place the eyes between Rounds 8 and 9, spaced by 2 st. Make sure the eyes are centered and at an equal distance from the unworked front loops of Round 6 (see pictures below).
I chose to work on the facial details before completing the body since I find it more convenient that way. Alternatively, you can opt to finish and close the body before moving on to the face.
With your tapestry needle, make the side of the eyes with 2 strands of white pearl cotton.
With your tapestry needle and 2 strands of orange yarn, make a little beak between rounds 7 and 8.
Keep working on the body:
- Round 11: [1 dec, 1 sc] x6. (12)
Fill the body with polyfill.
- Round 12: [6 dec]. (6)
Cut the yarn, close the body, and fasten off.
The wings – No-sew Crochet Penguin
- The wings are worked in rows
The wings are attached to the body by 2 stitches of the unworked front loops of Round 6.
The right wing (on the left when facing the Penguin):
- Row 1: join the black yarn on the second to last front loop stitch. Make 1 ch in the same stitch where you joined, and 1 ch in the next front loop stitch. (2)
- Row 2: ch1, turn: 2 sc. (2)
- Row 3: ch1, turn: 1 dec. (1)
Cut the yarn, and fasten off.
The left wing (on the right when facing the Penguin):
- Row 1: join the brown yarn on the last front loop stitch. Make 1 ch in the same stitch where you joined, and 1 ch in the next front loop stitch. (2)
- Row 2: ch1, turn: 2 sc. (2)
- Row 3: ch1, turn: 1 dec. (1)
Cut the yarn, and fasten off.
Sorry I forgot to take a picture but it works exactly like the Turkey.
The white belly – No-sew Crochet Penguin
- The belly is facultative.
- You can use either 1 strand of chunky yarn or 2 strands of light worsted yarn.
With your tapestry needle and the white yarn, cover: 2 stitches between Rounds 3 and 4 in the center of the body, 4 stitches between Rounds 4 and 5, 4 stitches between Rounds 5 and 6.
Cut the yarn, and fasten off.
Congratulations on crafting the cutest penguin amigurumi! I’m looking forward to seeing your wonderful creations.
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