Crochet an Adorable Plush Penguin Amigurumi

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Plush Penguin

Creating a cuddly penguin amigurumi is a delightful project that brings charm and character to your crochet collection. This plush penguin features a round body, cute facial details, and can be customized with accessories like a bow or hat and tie. Made with soft plush yarn, this adorable amigurumi penguin is perfect for gifting or adding to your handmade toy collection.

Materials Needed for Your Plush Penguin

To crochet this sweet penguin, you’ll need:

  • Plush yarn in gray, black, and white colors
  • 5mm crochet hook (adjust based on your yarn thickness)
  • Safety eyes
  • Stitch markers
  • Fiberfill stuffing
  • Scissors
  • Yarn needle for assembly

Plush Penguin Understanding the Crochet Abbreviations

Before beginning your penguin project, familiarize yourself with these standard crochet terms:

  • MR: Magic Ring
  • CH: Chain stitch
  • SL ST: Slip stitch
  • SC: Single crochet
  • DC: Double crochet
  • INC: Increase (2 stitches in one stitch)
  • DEC: Decrease (2 stitches together)
  • FLO: Front loop only
  • BLO: Back loop only
  • (…)*?: Repeat instructions the specified number of times

Creating the Plush Penguin Head and Body

The head and body are worked as one piece, starting with black yarn and incorporating white details for the face:

  1. Start with black yarn
  2. Round 1: 8 SC in magic ring
  3. Round 2: Increase in all 8 stitches (16)
  4. Round 3: (SC, INC)*8 (24)
  5. Round 4: (3 SC, INC)*6 (30)
  6. Round 5: 30 SC
  7. Round 6: 10 SC, switch to white for 3 SC, 4 SC, switch to white for 3 SC, 10 SC (30)
  8. Round 7: 9 SC, (white) 5 SC, 2 SC, (white) 5 SC, 9 SC (30)
  9. Round 8: 8 SC, (white) 6 SC, 2 SC, (white) 6 SC, 8 SC (30)
  10. Round 9: 7 SC, (white) 16 SC, 7 SC (30)

Switch to gray yarn for the body:

  1. Round 10: 2 SC, INC, (4 SC, INC)*5, 2 SC (36)
  2. Round 11: (5 SC, INC)*6 (42)
  3. Rounds 12-15: 42 SC (42)
  4. Round 16: (6 SC, INC)*6 (48)
  5. Round 17: 48 SC (48)
  6. Round 18: (6 SC, DEC)*6 (42)
  7. Round 19: (5 SC, DEC)*6 (36)
  8. Round 20: 2 SC, DEC, (4 SC, DEC)*5, 2 SC (30)
  9. Round 21: (3 SC, DEC)*6 (24)
  10. Round 22: (SC, DEC)*8 (16)
  11. Round 23: 8 decreases (8)

Fasten off, weave in ends, and stuff firmly before closing.

Plush Penguin Crafting the Wings

Make 2 identical wings:

  1. Round 1: 4 SC in magic ring
  2. Round 2: (INC, SC)*2 (6)
  3. Round 3: (2 SC, INC)*2 (8)
  4. Round 4: 8 SC (8)

Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Attach the wings to both sides of the body.

Plush Penguin Making the Feet

Make 2 identical feet:

  1. Round 1: 4 SC in magic ring
  2. Round 2: (INC, SC)*2 (6)
  3. Round 3: (2 SC, INC)*2 (8)

Fasten off with a long tail for sewing. Attach to the bottom of the penguin’s body.

Accessory Options

Creating a Bow

  1. Chain 11, starting from 3rd chain from hook:
  2. Row 1: 9 DC, 2 CH, turn
  3. Rows 2-5: (2 CH, 9 DC)*5
  4. Border: Single crochet around the entire perimeter of the rectangle
  5. Pinch the rectangle in the middle and secure with yarn to create the bow shape

Making a Dress

Part 1:

  1. Chain 42, join into a ring with a slip stitch
  2. Round 1: 3 SC, (6 SC, INC)*5, 3 SC
  3. Round 2: (DC, DC increase)* repeat to end of round
  4. Fasten off

Part 2:

  1. Join yarn to first round: 42 SC
  2. 6 SC, chain 9, skip 8 stitches, 14 SC, chain 9, skip 8 stitches, 6 SC

Creating a Hat

  1. Round 1: 8 SC in magic ring (8)
  2. Round 2: Increase in all 8 stitches (16)
  3. Round 3: 16 SC
  4. Round 4: (SC, INC)*8 (24)
  5. Round 5: Back loop only: 24 SC
  6. Rounds 7-8: 24 SC
  7. Round 9: 24 slip stitches
  8. Round 10: (SC, INC)*12 (36)

Making a Tie

  1. Chain 2, from 2nd chain from hook: 3 SC in one stitch
  2. Round 1: INC, SC, INC (5)
  3. Round 2: 5 SC
  4. Round 3: DEC, SC, DEC (3)
  5. Rounds 4-5: 3 SC

Assembly Instructions

  1. Sew the wings to the sides of the penguin’s body
  2. Attach the feet to the bottom of the body
  3. Embroider a small triangle in yellow or orange for the beak
  4. Add any accessories you’ve made – either the bow, dress, or hat and tie
  5. Make final adjustments to ensure everything is secure

Customization Options

This penguin pattern allows for creative variations:

  • Make a girl penguin with a bow and dress
  • Create a boy penguin with a hat and tie
  • Change colors for different penguin species
  • Add embellishments like a scarf or small fish

Care Instructions

Your finished amigurumi penguin should be spot cleaned only. To maintain its shape and appearance, gently wipe with a damp cloth if needed and allow to air dry. Store in a clean, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.

With this detailed pattern, you can create an adorable plush penguin amigurumi that’s approximately 15-20 cm tall depending on your yarn choice. This charming, huggable creation makes a wonderful gift for penguin lovers of all ages or a sweet addition to your own handmade collection.

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Conclusion

Crocheting an amigurumi penguin is a rewarding project that combines basic crochet techniques to create an adorable plush toy with endless customization possibilities. The finished penguin, with its round body, expressive face, and charming accessories, makes for a delightful handmade creation that appeals to crafters of all skill levels.

What makes this project special is its versatility. By simply changing the accessories, you can transform your penguin into different characters – a formal penguin with hat and tie, or a cute penguin with bow and dress. The plush yarn gives the finished amigurumi a soft, huggable texture that’s perfect for children’s toys or decorative display pieces.

The pattern uses straightforward stitches and construction methods, making it accessible even to those new to amigurumi crochet. Working in continuous rounds creates a seamless finish, while the strategic color changes for the face create the penguin’s distinctive appearance without complex techniques.

Whether you’re making this penguin as a gift, for sale, or as a personal project, the result is a charming, characterful creation that showcases your crochet skills. With just a hook, some yarn, and a bit of patience, you’ll have a lovable penguin companion that’s sure to bring smiles to anyone who sees it.

Happy crocheting!