Crochet Pesto the Penguin
Crochet Pesto the Penguin is an adorable handmade creation that brings a smile to anyone who lays eyes on it. This little penguin is crocheted with love and attention to detail, making it the perfect addition to your collection of cute creatures. With its vibrant colors and charming design, Pesto is sure to become a beloved companion for both kids and adults alike. Whether sitting on a shelf to add a touch of whimsy to your home decor or being cuddled by a little one during bedtime, Crochet Pesto the Penguin is guaranteed to spread joy and warmth wherever it goes. Get ready to fall in love with this delightful creation and let Pesto waddle its way into your heart!
Materials
- Hobbii “Honey Bunny” super bulky weight #6 yarn [100% polyester, 131 yards/ 120 m per 100g skein]; Silver (Light Gray), Anthracite (Dark Gray)
- Fish: Azure (Blue)
- US size 7 (4.5 mm) crochet hook
- (2) 12mm safety eyes
- Polyfill
- Scissors
- Stitch marker
- Tapestry needle
Pattern Notes
-This pattern is written in US terms and Imperial measurements.
-Body of pattern is worked from the top-down.
-Pattern is worked in continuous rounds without joining unless otherwise stated.
-Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of round. Move the marker up each round.Change Color: to change color, insert hook into stitch and pull up a loop, complete stitch by pulling new color through both loops on hook.
Abbreviations
[ ] – Repeat
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
FO – Fasten Off
inc – 2 sc in same stitch
sc – single crochet
st(s) – stitch(es)
Special Stitches
Invisible Decrease (inv dec): [Insert your hook into the front loop of the next two stitches and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through both loops on hook.
Pattern instructions
Beak
With (Dark Gray)and US size 7 (4.5 mm) crochet hook,
(Top Beak)
Round 1 – sc 6 in a magic ring (6)
Rounds 2-5 – sc around (6) (4 rounds)
Do not stuff. FO, leaving a 5 in (13 cm) tail. The top beak will be crocheted onto the bottom beak
(Bottom Beak)
Round 1 – sc 6 in a magic ring (6)
Rounds 2-4 – sc around (6) (3 rounds)
Do not stuff. Pinch both the top and bottom beak together and sc 3 through both pieces to close. FO, leaving a 5 in (13 cm) tail. The beak is now ready to be crocheted on.
Feet (make 2)
With (Dark Gray)and US size 7 (4.5 mm) crochet hook,
Round 1 – ch 7, sc 1 in 2nd ch from hook, sc 5, working on the opposite side of the ch, sc 6 (12)
Rounds 2-4 – sc around (12) (3 rounds)
Round 5 – [inv dec] 6 times (6) Round 6 – sc around (6)
Work 1 sc to reach the side of the foot. Do not stuff. Pinch both sides together and sc 3 to close. FO, leaving a 5 in (13 cm) tail. Feet are now ready to be crocheted on.
Arms (make 2)
With (Light Gray) and US size 7 (4.5 mm) crochet hook,
Round 1 – sc 6 in a magic ring (6)
Round 2 – [inc] 3 times, sc 3 (9)
Round 3 – [sc 1, inc] 3 times, sc 3 (12)
Rounds 4-5 – sc around (12)
Round 6 – [sc 1, inv dec] 3 times, sc 3 (9)
Round 7 – [inv dec] 3 times, sc 3 (6)
Round 8 – sc around (6)
Do not stuff. Pinch both sides together and sc 3 to close. FO, leaving a 5 in (13 cm) tail. Arms are now ready to be crocheted on.
Body
With (Light Gray)and US size 7 (4.5 mm) crochet hook,
Round 1 – sc 6 in a magic ring (6)
Round 2 – [inc] 6 times (12)
Round 3 – [sc 1, inc] 6 times (18)
Round 4 – [sc 2, inc] 6 times (24)
Rounds 5-6 – sc around (24) (2 rounds)
The beak will be crocheted on in Round 7
Round 7 – sc 11, (beak: sc 3), sc 10 (24)
Rounds 8-9 – sc around (24) (2 rounds)
Attach safety eyes between R6-R7, 5 sts apart and 1 st away from either side of the beak
Round 10 – sc 10, [inc] 6 times, sc 8 (30)
Round 11 – sc 10, [sc 1, inc] 6 times, sc 8 (36)
Arms will be crocheted on in Round 12
Round 12 – sc 7, (arm: sc 3), sc 19, (arm: sc 3), sc 4 (36)
Rounds 13-21 – sc around (36) (9 rounds)
Round 22 – [sc 4, inv dec] 6 times (30)
Feet will be crocheted on in Round 23
Round 23 – [sc 3, inv dec] 3 times, (foot: sc 3), inv dec, (foot: sc 3), inv dec, sc 3, inv dec (24)
Begin stuffing
Round 24 – [sc 2, inv dec] 6 times (18)
Round 25 – [sc 1, inv dec] 6 times (12)
Round 26 – [inv dec] 6 times (6)
Finish stuffing and FO, leaving an 8 in (20 cm) tail for closing. To close hole, using tapestry needle and tail, insert needle into FLO of each stitch of round 26. Pull tail to close, weave in tail.
Fish
With (Blue)and US size 7 (4.5 mm) crochet hook,
Round 1 – sc 6 in a magic ring (6)
Round 2 – [sc 1, inc] 3 times (9)
Round 3 – sc around (9)
Round 4 – [sc 1, inv dec] 3 times (6)
Round 5 – [inv dec] 3 times (3)
Do not stuff. Pinch both sides and sc 1 to shut. Ch 3, dc 3 into the initial st. FO, weave in ends