DIY Crochet Little Penguin: Complete Amigurumi Pattern with Knitted Cap

This Crochet Little Penguin is a charming amigurumi project that combines simple crochet and a small knitted cap for a sweet finished toy. The pattern below includes materials, abbreviations and step-by-step instructions for the head, body, wings, feet, tail, cap and assembly—perfect as a keepsake or handmade gift.

Before you begin: work in continuous rounds unless otherwise noted and use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round. Use the yarns and tools listed, stuff parts firmly but not overstuffed, and leave long tails where indicated for sewing pieces together.

The Crochet Little Penguin is absolutely adorable and brings a touch of charm to any space. With its small size and cute design, it's perfect for adding a sprinkle of joy to your day. Whether you're a crochet enthusiast or simply appreciate handmade crafts, this little penguin is sure to bring a smile to your face. Its soft texture and sweet details make it a delightful addition to your collection or a thoughtful gift for someone special. Embrace the cuteness and cuddle up with this lovable crochet creation!

Materials

• For penguin: YarnArt Jeans yarn (55% cotton, 45% acrylic, 50 g/160 m) and 2.0 mm crochet hook
• For cap: Houseyarn mink yarn (mink cashmere 90%, microfiber 10%, 50 g/350 m) and 3.0 mm knitting needles
• Black embroidery floss
• Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle
• Fiberfill

Abbreviations

R = row
mc = magic circle
ch = chain
st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
inc = 2 sc in the next stitch
dec = single crochet 2 stitches together
= 12 = number of stitches you should have at the end of the round/row

(…)* 6 = repeat whatever is between the brackets the number of times stated

Head Instructions

Head

R 1: 6 sc in mc = 6
R 2: (inc)* 6 = 12
R 3: (1 sc, inc)* 6 = 18
R 4: (2 sc, inc)* 6 = 24
R 5: (3 sc, inc)* 6 = 30
R 6: (4 sc, inc)* 6 = 36
R 7: (5 sc, inc)* 6 = 42
R 8: (6 sc, inc)* 6 = 48
R 9: 48 sc
R 10: 17 sc (main color), 6 sc (white), 8 sc (main), 6 sc (white), 11 sc (main) = 48
R 11: 17 sc (main), 7 sc (white), 6 sc (main), 7 sc (white), 11 sc (main)
R 12: 17 sc (main), 8 sc (white), 4 sc (main), 8 sc (white), 11 sc (main) = 48
R 13: 17 sc (main), 9 sc (white), 2 sc (main), 9 sc (white), 11 sc (main) = 48
R 14-17: 17 sc (main), 20 sc (white), 11 sc (main) = 48 (4 rows)
R 18: (6 sc, dec)* 6 = 42
R 19: (5 sc, dec)* 6 = 36
R 20: (4 sc, dec)* 6 = 30
R 21: (3 sc, dec)* 6 = 24
R 22: (2 sc, dec)* 6 = 18
Sl st and fasten off.

Body Instructions

Body

R 1: 6 sc in mc = 6
R 2: (inc)* 6 = 12
R 3: (1 sc, inc)* 6 = 18
R 4: (2 sc, inc)* 6 = 24
R 5: (3 sc, inc)* 6 = 30
R 6: (4 sc, inc)* 6 = 36
R 7: (5 sc, inc)* 6 = 42
R 8-18: 42 sc (11 rows)
R 19: (5 sc, dec)* 6 = 36
R 20: (4 sc, dec)* 6 = 30
R 21: (3 sc, dec)* 6 = 24
R 22: (2 sc, dec)* 6 = 18
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Wings Instructions

Wings (make 2)

R 1: 6 sc in mc = 6
R 2: (1 sc, inc)* 6 = 9
R 3: (2 sc, inc)* 6 = 12
R 4: (3 sc, inc)* 6 = 15
R 5-9: 15 sc (5 rows)
R 10: (3 sc, dec)* 3 = 12
R 11: (2 sc, dec)* 3 = 9
Stuff a little with filler.
Fold top of the wing flat and 4-5 sc through both sides across.
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Feet Instructions

Feet (make 2)

R 1: 6 sc in mc = 6
R 2: (1 sc, inc)* 6 = 9
R 3: (2 sc, inc)* 6 = 12
R 4: 12 sc
Do not stuff.
Fold top of the foot flat and 1 dc, sl st, 1 dc, sl st, 1 dc, sl st through both sides across.
Fasten off.

Tail Instructions

Tail

R 1: 6 sc in mc = 6
R 2: (1 sc, inc)* 6 = 9
R 3: (2 sc, inc)* 6 = 12
R 4: 12 sc
Do not stuff.
Fold top of the tail flat and 5 sc through both sides across.
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Cap Instructions

Cap

With mink yarn in two threads and 3.0 mm knitting needles.
Cast on 40 sts.
The cap is knitted in stockinette stitch (1 row knit, next row purl).
Work in stockinette stitch 24 rows.
Bind off.

Fold in half and sew one side.

For the ties make 36 ch for each one.

Assembly Instructions

Sew the head to the body.

Embroider eyes in R 16-17 (they are 4 sts long and 1 st height), eyebrows in R 11.
Using a brown yarn, embroider a nose in R 16 in the center of the head (it is 2 sts long and 1 st height).

Sew the wings to the body at an angle between R 18 and R 19.
Then sew the tail on the back side in the center of the body between R 9 and R 10.

At last, sew the feet in the front of the body between R 5 and R 9.

Finishing tips: weave in all loose ends securely and hide yarn tails inside the body when possible. Adjust stuffing and placement of features to create the expression you prefer.