This delightful little amigurumi penguin is perfect for cuddling or as a charming decoration. With its cute orange scarf and expressive eyes, it's a wonderful project for beginners looking to dive into crocheting. Create this adorable penguin for children or as a whimsical gift for anyone who loves these charming birds.

Amigurumi Penguin

Materials:

• Yarn: Worsted weight (medium) yarn in black, white, orange, and a small amount of bright color for the scarf.
• Hook: 4.0mm (G hook)
• Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
• Yarn needle for sewing
• Safety eyes (10mm)

Gauge:

22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in single crochet. However, gauge is not crucial for this project. Ensure tight stitches to avoid stuffing peeking through.

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• inc = increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec = decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
• sl st = slip stitch

Notes:

This pattern is worked in the round. Mark the first stitch of each round with a stitch marker to keep track of your rounds.

Body:

1. With black yarn, make a magic ring.
2. Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
3. Round 2: inc in each st around (12)
4. Round 3: (sc, inc) around (18)
5. Round 4: (2 sc, inc) around (24)
6. Round 5-11: sc in each st around (24) for 7 rounds.
7. Round 12: (2 sc, dec) around (18)
8. Round 13: (sc, dec) around (12)
9. Begin stuffing your penguin with fiberfill.
10. Round 14: dec around (6)
11. Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Feet:

1. With orange yarn, make a magic ring.
2. Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
3. Round 2: (sc, inc) around (9)
4. Round 3: (2 sc, inc) around (12)
5. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Make 2 feet.

Wings (make 2):

1. With black yarn, ch 6.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (5)
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, (sc, inc) in first st, sc to end (6)
4. Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc around (6)
5. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Beak:

1. With orange yarn, ch 3.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in last ch (2)
3. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Eyes (make 2):

1. With white yarn, make a magic ring and work 6 sc into it. Fasten off and leave a long tail.
2. Using black yarn, create a smaller magic ring with 4 sc and attach it to the white eyes as pupils.

Assembly:

1. Attach safety eyes to the body at round 9 and 10.
2. Sew the beak just below the eyes above the body center.
3. Stuff the wings slightly before sewing them onto the body on either side.
4. Sew the feet at the bottom of the penguin body, ensuring they are secure.
5. Optional: Make a simple scarf with a few rows of alternating colors, then tie it around the neck area.

Finishing Tips:

Weave in any loose ends with a yarn needle. If needed, lightly block your penguin by dampening it and reshaping it while drying.

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