Crochet Penguin Pattern: A Round Winter Penguin With a Scarf

The pattern

Body (black)

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
2. Rnd 2: Inc in each st. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (Sc, inc) 6 times. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) 6 times. (24)
5. Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) 6 times. (30)
6. Rnds 6–14: Sc around. (30)
7. Eyes: Insert between Rnds 7 and 8, 6 stitches apart.
8. Rnd 15: (3 sc, dec) 6 times. (24)
9. Rnd 16: (2 sc, dec) 6 times. Stuff, flattening the bottom. (18)
10. Rnd 17: (Sc, dec) 6 times. (12)
11. Rnd 18: Dec 6 times and close. (6)

Belly patch (white) — an oval

1. Rnd 1: Ch 7. Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in the next 4 ch, 3 sc in the last ch. Along the other side: sc in the next 4 ch, 2 sc in the last ch. (14)
2. Rnd 2: Inc, sc 4, inc 3 times, sc 4, inc twice. (20)
3. Finish: Sl st to join and fasten off with a tail. Sew to the front below the eyes.

Beak and feet (orange)

1. Beak Rnd 1: 4 sc in a magic ring. (4)
2. Beak Rnd 2: (Sc, inc) twice. Sew between the eyes. (6)
3. Feet (make 2): Ch 4. Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in the next ch, 3 sc in the last ch; along the other side, sc in the next ch, 2 sc in the last. Fasten off and sew under the front of the body. (8)

Wings (make 2, black)

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring. (6)
2. Rnd 2: (Sc, inc) 3 times. (9)
3. Rnds 3–6: Sc around. Don't stuff. Flatten and sew to the sides. (9)

Scarf

Ch 36, hdc in the 3rd ch from the hook and across (34). Add a little fringe at each end and tie around the neck line.

Make it your own

• Bobble hat: a mini version of our Santa hat with a pom-pom.
• Penguin family: make a baby in grey with the body stopped at 24 sts.
• Ornament: use DK yarn and a 3 mm hook and add a hanging loop.
• Winter scene: with our snowman and snowflakes.

Common questions

How do I make the penguin stand?

Flatten the bottom while stuffing, and add a cardboard circle or a small bag of poly pellets before closing.

Can I make it child-safe?

Embroider the eyes and sew all pieces very securely. Skip pellets for babies.

How long does it take?

About 3 hours, including the scarf.

Penguins in scarves — is there anything cuter? 🐧