Adorable Sage & Cream Crochet Penguin Amigurumi Pattern
An easy-to-follow, intermediate-level DIY crochet project for a charming nursery gift or handmade toy.
Project Description
Looking for a modern twist on a classic crochet penguin? This Amigurumi Penguin Pattern features a trendy Sage Green and Cream color palette, perfect for a baby boy’s nursery or an "Arctic Explorer" themed gift. Using tapestry crochet techniques for the face, this pattern creates a seamless, professional-looking plushie that stands approximately 6-7 inches tall.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Medium Weight (Size 4) in Sage Green, Cream, and Reddish Orange.
- Hook: 3mm (E) or 4.0mm (G) crochet hook.
- Safety Eyes: small black plastic eyes.
- Stuffing: High-quality polyester fiberfill.
- Tools: Yarn needle, stitch markers, and sharp scissors.
Pattern Abbreviations (US Terms)
| MR: Magic Ring | Sc: Single Crochet |
| Inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch) | Dec: Decrease (sc 2 together) |
| Ch: Chain | St(s): Stitch(es) |
The Pattern
1. The Body & Head
Color A: Sage Green | Color B: Cream
Rnd 1: (A) 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: (Inc A) around (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc A, inc A) around (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc A, inc A) around (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc A, inc A) around (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc A, inc A) around (36)
Rnd 7: (5 sc A, inc A) around (42)
Rnd 8-11: Sc around in A (42)
Rnd 12 (Face): 16 sc A, 1 sc B, 1 sc A, 1 sc B, 23 sc A (42)
Rnd 13: 15 sc A, 3 sc B, 1 sc A, 3 sc B, 20 sc A (42)
Rnd 14: 14 sc A, 10 sc B, 18 sc A (42)
Rnd 15: 14 sc A, 10 sc B, 18 sc A (42)
Rnd 16: 15 sc A, 8 sc B, 19 sc A (42)
*Place eyes between Rnd 13-14 in the centers of the B patches.*
Rnd 17: 16 sc A, 6 sc B, 20 sc A (42)
Rnd 18: 17 sc A, 4 sc B, 21 sc A (42)
Rnd 19-24: Sc around in A (42)
Rnd 25: (5 sc A, dec A) around (36)
Rnd 26: (4 sc A, dec A) around (30)
Rnd 27: (3 sc A, dec A) around (24)
Rnd 28: (2 sc A, dec A) around (18)
Rnd 29: (1 sc A, dec A) around (12)
Rnd 30: (Dec A) around (6)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
2. Wings (Make 2 in Sage)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
Rnd 3-7: Sc around (9)
Rnd 8: (1 sc, dec) x3 (6)
Flatten and sew to sides at Rnd 18.
3. Beak (Reddish Orange)
Rnd 1: 4 sc in MR (4)
Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) x2 (6)
Sew between the eyes at Rnd 13.
4. Feet (Make 2 in Reddish Orange)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: Inc in each st around (12)
Rnd 3: Sc around (12)
Flatten and sew to the bottom at Rnd 27.
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