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Crochet Beautiful Penguin

Crocheting a beautiful penguin can be such a delightful and heartwarming project! From selecting the soft yarn to carefully following the pattern, each stitch brings these adorable creatures to life in the most charming way possible. The cute little waddle and cute fur truly make these creations stand out. Whether you're an experienced crocheter or a beginner, crafting a penguin with your own hands is not only fun but also a fantastic way to add a touch of whimsy to your home or gift to someone special. So grab your crochet hook, pick out your favorite yarn, and let's create some magical penguins together!
Materials Needed:
- Yarn – Loopara 5ply combed cotton (Blue 13, Grey 57, Grey 58, and White 61) & Loopara 4ply combed cotton (White 02, Yellow 41, Orange 50, and Pink 51)
- Hook – 3.0mm & 2.0mm
- Scissors
- Stitch Marker
- Tweezers
- Positioning Pin
- Yarn Needle
- Fiber Fill
- Eyeball
- Hot Melt Adhesive
How to Crochet the Head and Body (Using 5-ply cotton and 3.0mm hook)
- R1: With dark grey yarn: Magic ring, 6 sc in ring, sl
- R2: Ch, 6 sc inc, sl
- R3: Ch, (sc, sc inc) 6 times, sl
- R4: Ch, (2 sc, sc inc) 6 times, sl
- R5: Ch, (3 sc, sc inc) 6 times, sl
- R6: Ch, 2 sc, sc inc, (4 sc, sc inc) 5 times, 2 sc, sl
- R7: Ch, (5 sc, sc inc) 6 times, sl
- R8: Ch, 42 sc, sl
- R9: Ch, 16 sc, change to white: 3 sc, dark grey: 4 sc, white: 3 sc, dark grey: 16 sc, sl
- R10: Ch, 15 sc, white: 5 sc, dark grey: 2 sc, white: 5 sc, dark grey: 15 sc, sl
- R11-14: Ch, 14 sc, white: 14 sc, dark grey: 14 sc, sl
- R15: Change to smoke grey: Ch, (6 sc, sc inc) 6 times, sl
- R16-20: Ch, 48 sc, sl
- R21: Ch, (7 sc, sc inc) 6 times, sl
- R22-23: Ch, 54 sc, sl
- R24: Ch, (7 sc, sc2tog) 6 times, sl
- R25: Ch, 48 sc, sl
- R26: Ch, (4 sc, sc2tog) 8 times, sl
- R27: Ch, (3 sc, sc2tog) 8 times, s
- R28: Ch, (2 sc, sc2tog) 8 times, sl
- R29: Ch, (sc, sc2tog) 8 times, stuff with fiberfill, sl
- R30: Ch, 8 sc2tog, leave long tail, fasten off, stuff with fiberfill
How to Crochet the Wings (Make 2 in Grey)
- R1: Magic ring, 6 sc in ring, sl
- R2: Ch, (sc inc, 2 sc) twice, sl
- R3: Ch, (sc, sc inc) 4 times, sl
- R4: Ch, 12 sc, sl
- R5: Ch, (2 sc, sc2tog) 3 times, sl
- R6: Flatten and fold, sc through both layers 4 times, leave long tail, fasten off
How to Crochet the Feet (Make 2 in Dark Grey)
- R1: Magic ring, 6 sc in ring, sl
- R2: Ch, (sc inc, 2 sc) twice, sl
- R3: Ch, 8 sc, sl
- R4: Flatten and fold, sc through both layers 4 times, leave long tail, fasten off
How to Crochet the Scarf
- Ch 120, fasten off
How to Crochet the Hat
- R1: Magic ring, 8 sc in ring, sl
- R2: Ch, 8 sc inc, sl
- R3: Ch, (sc, sc inc) 8 times, sl
- R4: Ch, (3 sc, sc inc) 6 times, sl
- R5: Ch, (4 sc, sc inc) 6 times, sl
- R6: Ch, (5 sc, sc inc) 6 times, sl
- R7: Ch, 42 sc, sl
- R8: Ch, (6 sc, sc inc) 6 times, sl
- R9-11: Ch, 48 sc, sl
- R12: Ch 2, turn, 48 hdc in BLO, sl
- R13: Ch, 48 hdc, sl
How to Crochet the Small Fish body and tail (Using 4-ply cotton and 2.0mm hook)
- R1: With white, magic ring, ch, 6 sc in ring, sl
- R2: Ch, 6 sc inc, sl
- R3: Ch, (sc, sc inc) 6 times, sl
- R4: Ch, 18 sc, sl
- R5: With orange, ch, (2 sc, sc inc) 6 times, sl
- R6: Ch, 24 sc, sl
- R7-8: With light yellow, ch, 24 sc, sl
- R9: With orange, ch, 24 sc, sl
- R10: Ch, (2 sc, sc2tog) 6 times, sl
- R11: With light yellow, ch, 18 sc, sl
- R12: Ch, (sc, sc2tog) 6 times, sl
- R13: With light pink, ch, (sc, sc2tog) 4 times, stuff with fiberfill, sl
- R14: Fold, ch, 4 sc, sl
- R15: Ch, turn, 4 dc inc, fasten off, weave in ends
How to Crochet the Upper Fin (In Light Pink)
- Join between rounds 4-5 of body.
- Ch, sc inc, hdc inc, 3 dc inc, hdc inc, sc inc, ch, fasten off, weave in ends.
How to Crochet the Lower Fin (In Light Pink)
- Join in round 6 of body.
- Ch 3, 3 dc, ch 2, fasten off, weave in ends.
- Finishing: Attach safety eyes between rows 2-3 of body
Crochet Penguin Assembly
- Join round 12 of the hat's single crochet stitches to the penguin's head, then adjust the hat brim to shape.
- Secure the wings to both sides of round 15 of the body using positioning pins, adjust to the correct position, then begin sewing.
- Secure the feet to the bottom of the body using positioning pins, adjust to the correct position, then begin sewing.
- Install eyes between rounds 11-12 of the head, spacing them 6 stitches apart.
- Using 4-ply cotton of orange yarn, embroider the beak across the middle 2 stitches between the eyes.
- Wrap the scarf around the wings twice and knot to secure.
- Place the small fish decoration in the center of the hat, secure with glue, and your penguin is complete!
Crochet Tips:
- When changing colors, carry the yarn inside the work to avoid visible color changes.
- Make sure both feet are the same size and shape.
- Don't work too tight in the brim rounds to maintain flexibility.
Assembly Tips:
- Attach feet firmly, making sure the penguin can stand stably.
- Use pins to position all parts before sewing to ensure perfect placement.
- When attaching the eyes, make sure they're level and at equal height.
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