Ready to turn your ideas into reality? With just yarn and a hook, you can create a crochet Gunter amigurumi! This charming pattern, inspired by the popular penguin character, is perfect for crafting a playful toy. Its striking black and white colors, along with a cute flower detail, make it extra special.
Crochet Gunter Amigurumi
Gunter isn’t just for show; it’s designed to be a fun companion for kids. This free pattern guide makes it easy to start. You’ll find step-by-step instructions to help you craft this adorable amigurumi. Perfect for gifts or adding a touch of whimsy to any room, this crochet project is sure to delight everyone.
Abbreviations
- FO – Fasten Off
- MR – magic ring
- ch – chain
- dc – double crochet
- dec – decrease
- hdc – half double crochet
- inc – increase
- SC – single crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
- st – stitch
- tc – triple crochet (treble crochet)
Materials
worsted weight (size 4) yarn in colours: white, black, and yellow
- 2.75 mm crochet hook
- yarn needle
- black and white felt fabric
- polyester stuffing
- stitch marker
- scissors
- optional: wooden dowel to help with stuffing
Step By Step Pattern
Body Base
Start with black yarn:
1. sc 6 in MR (6)
2. inc x 6 (12)
3. (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
4. (sc 2, inc) x 6 (24)
5. (sc 3, inc) x 6 (30)
6. (sc 4, inc) x 6 (36)
7. (sc 5, inc) x 6 (42)
8. (sc 6, inc) x 6 (48)
9. (sc 7, inc) x 6 (54)
10. (sc 8, inc) x 6 (60)
Stuff as you go
11-40 Sc 60 (60)
41. (sc 8, Dec) x 6 (54)
42. (sc 4, Dec) x 9 (45)
43. (sc 3, Dec) x 9 (36)
44. (sc 2, Dec) x 9 (27)
45. (sc 1, Dec) x 9 (18)
46. (dec) x 9 (9)
47. (Dec) x 4, sc 1 (5)
FO cut the yarn tail long enough to sew the remaining hole closed.
White Face Piece
Start with white yarn:
1. Ch 17 (17)
2. Starting from 2nd ch from hook: sc 16 (16)
3-19 Ch 1 turn, sc 16 (16)
20. ch 1 turn, dec, sc 12, dec (14)
21. ch 1 turn, sc 14 (14)
22. ch 1 turn, dec, sc 10, Dec (12)
23. ch 1 turn, sc 12 (12)
24. ch 1 turn, dec, sc 8, dec (10)
25. ch 1 turn, hdc 2, dc 2, tc 2, dc
2, hdc 2 (10)
26. Sc 72 all around the entire
white piece (72)
FO, cut long yarn tail to sew
white face piece onto body base
Wings (Make 2)
Start with Black Yarn:
1. sc 3 in MR (3)
2. inc x 3 (6)
3. (sc, inc) x 3 (9)
4. (sc 2, inc) x 3 (12)
5-7. sc 12 (12)
8. (sc 4, Dec) x 2 (10)
9-10. sc 10 (10)
FO, cut long yarn tail to sew wings onto body
Beak
Start with Yellow Yarn:
1. Sc 3 in MR (3)
2. Sc, inc, sc (4)
3. (sc, inc) x 2 (6)
4. (sc 2, inc) x 2 (8)
5. (sc 3, inc) x 2 (10)
6. sc 10 (10)
FO, cut long yarn tail to sew
beak onto face. Stuff beak with stuffing using wooden dowel
Feet (Make 2)
Start with Yellow Yarn:
1. Ch 3, working in 2nd chain from hook: sc, inc (3)
2. Ch 1, turn, sc 2, inc (4)
3. Ch 1, turn, sc 4 (4)
4. Ch 1, turn, (sc then ch3 and sl
st in same st you just sc) x 2, (sc then ch 3 and sl st in NEXT sc st)
FO, cut long yarn tail to sew feet onto the body
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