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Free Crochet Pattern: Amigurumi Penguin
Lion Brand® Vanna's Choice®
Pattern #: 81012AD
Rating: *****4.9 (based on 49 reviews)
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SKILL LEVEL:  Easy

SIZE: One Size
3 1/2 in. (9 cm) tall

PUBLISHED IN:  Michael's Create
CORRECTIONS: None
 

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This adorable penguin toy is fast and easy to make.
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*Vanna's Choice® (Article #860). 100% Premium Acrylic
400, 401, 403: 92% Acrylic, 8% Rayon
402: 96% Acrylic, 4% Rayon; package size: Solids: 3.5 oz (100 g), 170 yards (156 m)
Prints, Tweeds, & Heathers: 3 ozs (85 g) , 145 yards (133 meters)

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MATERIALS
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•  860-153 Vanna's Choice Yarn: Black
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 $ 4.39  
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•  860-100 Vanna's Choice Yarn: White
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•  860-135 Vanna's Choice Yarn: Rust
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• Lion Brand Split Ring Stitch Markers   $ 2.49  
• Lion Brand Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)   $ 3.59  
• Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size G-6 (4.25 mm)   $ 2.45  
•Additional Materials
2 plastic safety eyes, 9 mm diameter
Fiberfill stuffing
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Amigurumi Penguin

Lion Brand® Vanna's Choice®

GAUGE:

Exact gauge is not essential to this project.

STITCH EXPLANATION:

sc2tog (sc decrease) Insert hook into st and draw up a loop. Insert hook into next st and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook.

NOTES:

1) Work in continuous rnds; do not join or turn unless otherwise instructed.
2) To change color, work last st of old color to last yarn over. Yarn over with new color and draw through all loops on hook to complete st.

PENGUIN
EYES (make 2)
With B, ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around – 12 sc.
Fasten off.

BODY
With A, ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around – 12 sc.
Rnd 3: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc; rep from * around – 18 sc.
Rnd 4: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc; rep from * around – 24 sc.
Rnd 5: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc; rep from * around – 30 sc.
Rnd 6: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc; rep from * around – 36 sc.
Rnd 7: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc; rep from * around – 42 sc.
Rnds 8–11: Sc in each sc around; change to B in last st of last rnd.
Rnds 12–17: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 18: *Sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc; rep from * around – 36 sc.
Rnd 19: *Sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc; rep from * around – 30 sc.
Rnd 20: *Sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc; rep from * around – 24 sc.
Sew Eyes to Body. Following package directions, attach safety eyes through center of each crocheted eye.
Rnd 21: *Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc; rep from * around – 18 sc.
Stuff piece.
Rnd 22: *Sc2tog, sc in next sc; rep from * around – 12 sc.
Rnd 23: (Sc2tog) around – 6 sc.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Weave tail through last rnd and gather tightly. Knot to secure.

FEET (make 2)
With C, ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker as each rnd is completed.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around – 12 sc.
Rnds 3 and 4: Sc in each sc around.
Fasten off.

WINGS (make 2)
With A, ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker as each rnd is completed.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around – 12 sc.
Rnd 3: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc; rep from * around – 18 sc.
Rnd 4: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc; rep from * around – 24 sc.
Fasten off.

BEAK
With C, ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker as each rnd is completed.
Rnd 2:2 sc in each sc around – 12 sc.
Rnd 3: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc; rep from * around – 18 sc.
Fasten off.

FINISHING
Fold Beak in half to make a half-circle, stuff lightly and sew closed. Sew straight edge of Beak to Body. Stuff feet and sew to Body. Sew about 1/3 of outside circumference of Wing to Body. Weave in ends.


 
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
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bet = between ch(s) = chain(s)
rep = repeat(s)(ing) rnd(s) = round(s)
sc = single crochet st(s) = stitch(es)


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Ratings and Reviews
Pattern Average Rating: *****4.9 (based on 49 reviews)
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Amigurumi Penguin Reviewed by Redone on 2012-02-14 *****
So fast to make! I couldn't believe the pattern was so easy to follow. I made a penguin for my husband (big fan of Linux) as a Valentine, and I tied a small heart to the penguin's arm. My husband loved it :D


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