Ready to crochet an adorable penguin? Penguins lend themselves so well to crochet. Whether tiny baby penguins or large emperor penguins, they are loveable and irresistibly huggable!
Make your penguin special by adding fun details. Some of these cute penguin patterns come with special accessories like hats and scarves. Others include sweet designs for the feet. Or play around with yarn choices and make them in a rainbow of colors.
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Have you heard about amigurumi? These cute animal crochet patterns are for stuffed toys you can crochet. There are a wide variety of amigurumi toy patterns available.
Once you’ve made a simple amigurumi in a single color, amigurumi penguins are a great way to take your skills up a level. In addition to the basics, you will need a few special skills and materials.
Crochet Skills
You just need a few extra skills beyond the basics to crochet adorable amigurumi. Basic stitches to know include the chain, slip stitch, single crochet, and double crochet.
Most of the patterns will begin with a magic loop (sometimes called a magic circle or magic rings). And you will need how to work in the round.
The bulk of the penguin will likely be made using single crochet stitches. Knowing how to increase and decrease in single crochet is a must. Using an invisible decrease will help you get beautiful results. This is a special technique that involves working the in the front loop of the single crochet stitches.
Knowing how to change colors is also a must for the body of most of the penguins. Luckily changing colors in single crochet (sc) is easy. To change colors in sc, start the sc before the color change as normal by inserting the hook into the st and pulling up a loop with the first color. Then drop the first color and complete the sc by pulling the new color through both loops on the hook.
You will also need to decide what to do with the color you are not using. You can carry the non-working yarn along under the stitches using the tapestry crochet method. Or you can use an intarsia crochet method. With intarsia instead of carrying the non-working yarn, you take small amounts of the different colors and make separate bobbins or balls of yarn.
Crochet Materials
All of these patters require the basics. You’ll need an appropriate hook plus white yarn. Then depending on the patterns you’ll use black yarn or another color. Some choices include gray yarn or rainbow colors. Accents might be made with a lighter weight yellow yarn. Having a stitch marker on hand will help keep track of rounds.
You only need a few special materials to make amigurumi. You will want some stuffing. Small amounts of embroidery thread are used in some of the patterns to add small details. To keep the toys safe, either use safety eyes or embroider the eyes. An adult should always supervise a child playing with one of these amigurumi too.
Different patterns use different yarn weights from Sport weight to worsted yarn all the way up to jumbo weight for a chunky penguin. Whichever pattern you choose, you’re sure to make a cute present or keep one as your own penguin.
Crochet Penguin Patterns
Irene Strange Crochet Pattern Little Penguin Pip
Use this pattern to make a fluffy and cute Emperor penguin chick. Crochet little penguin Pip with chunky chenille-type fluffy yarn and a 4.5mm hook. Then add details with Dk weight cotton yarn. This finished penguin measures about 11 inches tall. The instructions are in US crochet terms with step by step photos. The printable pdf pattern will have you covered for how to make all the pieces and finish the toy.
Amigurumi Crochet Pattern Penguin
Crochet tiny penguins with this pattern. These cute little guys measure about 1.8 inches tall if you use a 2.5mm hook. Try different yarns and hooks to get different sized penguins. Stitches and techniques you’ll need to know include the magic ring, slip stitch, single crochet, double crochet, and how to increase and decrease.
Free Crochet Mini Penguin Pattern
Crochet Penny the Penguin with this adorable free pattern! This easy pattern calls for worsted weight yarn. With the face piece made separately, you won't need to change colors while you are crocheting. Penny has a cute scarf and measures about 6 inches tall.
Simple Amigurumi Penguin
Work this simple penguin in gray or a black and white version with this free pattern! The pattern calls for worsted weight yarn. The pieces of the penguin are crocheted in rows and then assembled together.
Crochet Chunky Penguin Amigurumi Pattern
Use a Jumbo weight yarn like Loops and Threads Sweet Snuggles to crochet this chunky penguin. You’ll need some worsted weight yarn as well for some of the details. The pattern is written in English with lots of pictures to help you on the way. Suitable for intermediate crocheters who are comfortable with changing colors. The finished penguin is approximately six inches tall. Techniques and terms you’ll need in US terms include the magic circle/magic ring, single crochet, color changes, working in continuous rounds, and the invisible finish in crochet. Some basic sewing skills are also used. The penguin includes a cute butt too!
Rosie the Lovely Penguin
This great pattern gets rave reviews for being so easy to follow. The PDF pattern includes 11 pages of instructions including photos and step by step instructions. Use acrylic worsted weight yarn and a 3.5mm hook to finish this toy which measures about 9.4 inches tall. Intermediate crochet and amigurumi skills are requiring including how to switch the yarn color and how to read crochet patterns. Stitches and techniques you’ll need to know include the magic ring, slip stitch, single crochet, increase, decrease, and how to fasten off.
Amigurumi Penguin Crochet Pattern
Crocheters love making this amigurumi penguin. This pattern in US crochet terminology includes hat and scarf details. You’ll need to know some basic crochet skills including stitches, crocheting in rounds, increases, decreases, and joining pieces. This a medium sized penguin that will measure about 10 inches tall if you use worsted weight yarn.
Baby Penguin Amigurumi Crocheted Penguin Bird Toy
Make these baby crochet penguins in a rainbow of colors. Use sport weight yarn and a size C (2.75 mm) crochet hook to make Danny the baby penguin. The pattern uses US crochet terminology and required stitches include the single crochet, slip stitch, half double crochet, double crochet, and triple crochet. You’ll also want to use the invisible decrease and basic sewing skill. The 9 page PDF includes step-by-step photos. The sample penguin measures about 3.5 inches tall.
Easy Crochet Penguin Amigurumi
Use Dk weight or light worsted weight yarn and a 3mm hook for a finished product that will measure about 4-5 inches tall. You’ll need to know some basic crocheting skills include the chain stitch, single crochet, slip stitch, how to increase and decrease, magic ring, sewing, and changing colors. You can also try the pattern in aran/worsted weight yarn for a larger penguin. Recommended Dk weight yarns include Stylecraft Special Dk, Paintbox Simply Dk, and Scheepjes Colour Crafter.
Squishy the Penguin
Grab some Super Bulky Yarn and a US K hook to make this adorable penguin. You’ll need to know back crochet stitches. With the recommended yarn and hook, this cute penguin measures 10.5” tall by 6” wide.
Pew the Baby Penguin
Using Dk weight yarn this cute pattern will measure about 4 inches (10 cm) tall without the hat. You need black, grey and cream yarn plus small amounts of red, white, green, and yellow. The pattern includes instructions in English, French, and Spanish.
Peter the Penguin Crochet Amigurumi Lovey
Crochet an adorable penguin lovey for a baby shower or birthday gift. The pattern is written in English with US crochet terms. The toy portion is approximately 15 inches if you uses the recommended yarn and hook. The suggested yarn is Dk weight or light worsted 100% cotton yarn in gray, white, mustard, orange, blue, and navy. You’ll also need a small amount of embroidery thread in black and peach, fiberfill for stuffing, scissors, tapestry needle, pins, and stitch markers.
Penguin Crochet Pattern
Make this cute penguin in a variety of colors. The pattern includes a fun design for the feet. The finished penguin measures about 6 inches tall.
Crochet Penguin Pattern: Amigurumi Baby Penguin
Use this free pattern to crochet a cute baby amigurumi penguin. The pattern calls for worsted weight yarn like Red Heart Super Saver. The finished penguin measures about 4.5 inches tall.
Olaf the Penguin
Make Olaf the Penguin your newest amigurumi friend with this pattern. This pattern is available in English, Spanish, and French. Step by step photos are included. The pattern recommends acrylic worsted weigh yarn and a 3.25 mm hook to make a 7.8” finished penguin.
Po the Playful Penguin
This cute penguin doubles as a lovey. The finished blanket measures approximately 16 x 16 inches and uses a 2.5 mm and a 3.5 mm hook. The pattern is written in US crochet terms.
Amigurumi Crochet Pattern Crochet Pattern Penguin Skier
This fun amigurumi penguin is ready for the cold weather with a ski cap and goggles! Wouldn’t it be so much fun to give this penguin to someone who loves to ski? The finished penguin measures about 7-8 inches tall.
Crochet Pattern Penguin Girl Lina
Crochet this cute penguin with a wire inside so that you can adjust the arms. Or don't include the wire for a softer toy suitable for children. The pattern includes ten pages of written instructions. It's suitable for an intermediate crocheter.
Pin the Penguin Crochet Toy Pattern
Use a sport/fine weight (#2) yarn like Yarnart Jeans to crochet this cute penguin. The pattern includes 80 step-by-step photos and 17 pages of instructions.
Pippy the Penguin Plushie
Make a cute penguin with this pattern. Add larger 30mm safety eyes to give the chunky penguin lots of character. Using a Jumbo weight yarn like Loops and Threads Sweet Snuggles makes this a faster project to make. The finished penguin will measure about 9 inches tall.
Crochet Penguin Pattern Plush Penguin Toy
Crochet a soft plushie penguin with Super Bulky plush yarn. The step by step pattern includes lots of colorful photos. You will need to know basic crocheting skills, and the pattern is appropriate for an intermediate crocheter. Recommended materials and tools include the yarn, black cotton thread for embroidering, white cotton or semi-cotton thread for sewing, a US size G/6 (4.0 m) hook, holofiber or fiberfill stuffing, safety eyes, pins, scissors, stitch markers, and yarn needle.
Baby Penguin Amigurumi
This baby penguin amigurumi has such a sweet face. Add on the optional hat and scarf accessories. The pattern is easy to follow and includes lots of photos. Expand your skils by learning how to change colors within rows too!
Crochet Penguin Lulu Pattern
Lulu the Penguin measures about 7.8 inches tall. The pattern is written in English with US crochet terms. Step-by-step detailed instructions are included.
Baby Penguin Amigurumi Toy Crochet Pattern
Try this free baby penguin amigurumi pattern in different types of yarn. With Lion Brand Scarfie in a silver/cream colorway, you can separate the silver parts from the cream and use them for different parts of the penguin.
Crochet Pattern of the Lost Baby Penguin Amigurumi
This baby penguin amigurumi has such a sweet face. Add on the optional hat and scarf accessories. The pattern is easy to follow and includes lots of photos. Expand your skils by learning how to change colors within rows too!
Want to crochet other baby gifts? Check out my patterns for quick baby security blankets like the Purple Ombre Security Blanket and the Ocean Ripples Security Blanket.
Or try a more advanced blanket like the Snuggles and Waves Blanket which uses a classic ripple stitch or for the Shades of Blue Baby Blanket.
If you like making squares, the Squishy Squares Blanket is also a great way to combine textured squares in different colors.