This guide offers a sweet and simple way to make a little penguin amigurumi with crochet. With just some yarn, a hook, and basic crochet techniques, you can bring this adorable penguin to life.
Crochet Little Penguin Amigurumi
Materials Needed:
- Black and white color yarn
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Safety eyes
- Stuffing material
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
Abbreviations:
- sc = Single Crochet
- inc = Increase (2 sc in the same st)
- dec = Decrease (sc 2 together)
- ch = Chain
- sl st = Slip Stitch
Pattern Overview:
Starting with a Magic Circle:
- Make a magic circle and work 6 sc into the circle.
- Close circle and sl st to the first sc to join.
Round 1:
- Ch 1, then work 2 sc into each st around (12 sc).
Round 2:
- 1 sc in the next st, 1 inc in the next st, repeat ** around (18 sc).
Following Rounds:
- Continue to increase in each round as the pattern specifies, usually by adding one sc to the sequence between increases in each new round (e.g., 1 sc in the next 2 sts, 1 inc in the next st around).
Color Change Technique:
- Insert hook into st, yarn over with current color and pull up a loop.
- Yarn over with new color and pull through two loops on the hook to complete the st with the new color.
- Continue with new color as specified.
Further Rounds Involve:
- Alternating between sc and inc as instructed to shape the piece.
- Specific segments of rounds with color changes between black and white yarn to create a pattern.
Finishing Touches:
- Stitch on safety eyes where indicated.
- Fill with stuffing material to the desired firmness.
- Close the opening by decreasing, then fasten off and weave in ends.
- Embellishments such as wings and feet are created with magic circles, followed by a combination of sc, double crochet (dc), and half-double crochet (hdc), then attached to the body.
Final Details:
- Utilize the tapestry needle for any sewing required (for attaching parts).
- Secure all loose ends for a neat finish.
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