Imagine whipping up the cuddliest, most huggable Crochet Mega-pudgy Penguin Amigurumi pal using nothing but yarn and a crochet hook. This isn't just any penguin it's a Mega-Pudgy Penguin Amigurumi, and it's about to waddle its way right into your heart. Picture those big, cozy hugs and the smiles it'll bring to everyone who sees it.
Crochet Mega-pudgy Penguin Amigurumi
Materials Needed:
Crochet Hook Needed:
- Size 10 mm
Yarn:
- Size 7 jumbo Chenille yarn (1,400g for the body, 330g for the white parts, 80g for the yellow parts)
Safety Eyes:
- 40 mm
Additional Materials:
- Stitch marker, needle, scissors, worsted weight yarn for sewing, and stuffing (6-10 lbs)
Pattern Steps
Round 1:
- Begin with a magic ring.
- Make 8 single crochets (sc) in the ring. Close the loop.
Round 2:
- 8 increases (inc). You will have 16 sc in total.
After Round 3:
- 1 sc, 1 inc - Repeat 8 times.
- Total of 24 stitches.
Rounds 4-7: (Body Expansion)
- Continue increasing in each round to shape the body. Follow the video for exact stitch counts per round.
Color Change for the White Part:
- Follow the instructions for adding white yarn to create the facial and belly details. The pattern involves precise location switching between the body color and white yarn for the desired effect.
Adding Features:
Round 13:
- Begins the addition of the white part of the face.
Wizard Hat:
- Instructions for the hat will follow in the subsequent video.
Safety Eyes:
- Place between rounds 19 and 20, approximately 11 stitches apart.
Continue Body:
- Continue following the pattern for body expansion and contractions for the penguin's shape. This will involve several rounds of sc, increases, and decreases strategically placed to achieve the pudgy form.
Neck and Head:
- Detailed instructions are provided from rounds 30-35 for shaping the neck inward and then expanding outward for the head portion, using combinations of sc, inc, and invisible decreases.
Final Rounds:
- Continue to follow the video for closing up the head, attaching the features (including the beak and feet), and other final touches.
Additional Notes:
Stuffing:
- Begin stuffing as the shape forms, ensuring an even and firm fill.
Finishing Touches:
- Sew on the beak and feet, made with yellow yarn. Attach the safety eyes before fully closing the head.
Wizard Hat:
- This is an additional accessory for your Mega Pudgy Penguin. For detailed steps, look out for the dedicated tutorial in a subsequent video.
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