Crochet Pocket Size Penguin Amigurumi Tutorial
If you're looking for a touch of whimsy and cuteness, the Crochet Pocket Size Penguin Amigurumi is just what you need! These adorable little penguins are perfect for bringing a smile to your face or as a thoughtful gift for a friend. With their small size, they make the perfect pocket companion to brighten up your day. This amigurumi project is not only fun to create but also a great way to add a touch of charm to your day-to-day life. So grab your crochet hooks and yarn and let the happiness of these pocket-sized penguins melt your heart!
Materials
- Yarn (I used Himalaya Dolphin Baby)
- Crochet hook size: 4.5mm
- Safety eyes size: 10mm
- Polyfill
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
Abbreviations
- MR - Magic ring
- sc - Single crochet
- inc - Increase
- dec - Decrease
- dc - Double crochet
- bo - Bobble stitch (5 loops)
- FLO - Front loop only
- BLO - Back loop only
- FO - Fasten off
Body
Bobble Stitches Tip:
I do FLO in R11 when crocheting the feet. In R12, when I get to the feet, I work my single crochets/decreases into the back loops from R11. You can either use FLO or both loops – choose whichever option works best for you.
Starting with Dark Shade:
Use white for the highlighted stitches.
- R1. 7 sc in a MR (7)
- R2. 7 inc (14)
- R3. (sc, inc)x7 (21)
- R4. 7sc, 2sc, 2sc, 2sc, 8sc (21)
- R5. 6sc, 8sc, 7sc (21)
- R6. 6sc, 9sc, 6sc (21)
Change to light shade.
- R7. 5sc, FLO 3 dc in one stitch, 9sc, FLO 3 dc in one stitch, 5 sc (21)
- R8. 5sc, BLO sc, 9sc, BLO sc, 5 sc (21)
- R9-10. 21 sc (21) (2 rounds)
Place safety eyes between R5 and R6, about 4 stitches apart. (2 visible stitches apart. We will add a beak there later).
- R11. 8sc, bo, 4sc, bo, 7 sc (21)
- Depending on your tension, you may need to adjust where your feet are placed.
- R12. (sc, dec)x7 (14)
Start stuffing.
- R13. 7 dec (7)
Use orange for the highlighted stitches. FO and close up the hole. Weave in the yarn tail. Sew the beak over 2 stitches between the eyes.
And you are all done!