If you're searching for the perfect amigurumi project that’s equal parts charming and beginner-friendly, this baby penguin Plushie crochet pattern is just what you need. Designed to be soft, snuggly, and absolutely adorable, this pattern walks you through every step from the magic ring to the finishing touches on the flippers and feet.
Crochet Baby Penguin Plushie
With simple color changes and structured rounds, you’ll create a lovable penguin complete with detailed wings, a round belly, expressive eyes, and a tiny beak. Ideal for gifting, nursery decor, or simply adding to your collection of handmade cuteness, this versatile baby penguin can be customized with different colors or accessories to make each one unique.
Materials
- Yarn in main color, white, and yellow/orange
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Safety eyes
- Stitch marker
- Stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
Body
- Make a Magic Ring
- Work 6 SC into Magic Ring
- Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch (12 SC)
- Round 3: 1 SC, 2 SC in next repeat around (18 SC)
- Round 4: 2 SC, 2 SC in next repeat (24 SC)
- Round 5: 3 SC, 2 SC in next repeat (30 SC)
- Round 6: 4 SC, 2 SC in next repeat (36 SC)
Rounds 7–12: Color Work and Height
- Round 7: 13 SC (main color), 3 SC (white), 4 SC (main color), 3 SC (white), remaining in main color
- Round 8–9: 12 SC (main color), 5 SC (white), 2 SC (main), 5 SC (white), remaining in main color
- Round 10: 12 SC (main color), 12 SC (white), remaining in main color
- Round 11: 12 SC (main color), 13 SC (white), remaining in main color
- Round 12: 13 SC (main color), 12 SC (white), remaining in main color
Eyes and Beak
- Insert safety eyes
- Beak:
- Magic Ring, 3 SC
- 2 SC in each stitch (6 SC)
- 1 SC in each stitch (6 SC)
- Slip stitch to finish
- Sew beak between the eyes
Body Shaping
- Round 13: 8 SC, increase x3, 16 SC, increase x3, 6 SC
- Round 14: 10 SC, attach wing (4 SC), 16 SC, attach wing (4 SC), 8 SC
- Rounds 15–18: 1 SC in each stitch around (42 SC)
- Round 19: 6 SC, increase repeat around (48 SC)
- Rounds 20–21: 1 SC in each stitch around
Decreasing for Closure
- Round 22: 4 SC, decrease repeat around
- Round 23: 3 SC, decrease repeat around
- Round 24: 2 SC, decrease repeat around – Begin stuffing
- Round 25: 1 SC, decrease repeat around
- Round 26: Decrease in every stitch
- Sew to close
Wings (Make 2)
- Magic Ring, 6 SC
- Round 2: 2 SC, increase (8 SC)
- Round 3: 2 SC, decrease (6 SC)
- Flatten and SC across to close
Feet (Make 2)
- Magic Ring, 6 SC
- Round 2: 2 SC, increase (8 SC)
- Round 3: 1 SC, increase repeat (12 SC)
- Round 4: 2 SC, decrease repeat (9 SC)
- Flatten and slip stitch closed
- Create 3 small “toes” using yarn
- Sew onto bottom of the body
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