This adorable Baby Penguin Crochet Doll features a charming blend of blue and white yarn, creating a delightful penguin shape that’s sure to capture hearts. With its round body made through careful stitching and precise color changes, this crochet doll boasts a cute, plump appearance, complete with tiny hands and a sweet facial expression.
Crochet Baby Penguin
Ideal as a cuddly companion or a decorative piece, this Baby Penguin Crochet Doll is versatile. Its soft, crochet fabrication makes it a perfect gift for children and adults alike. The addition of a crocheted mouth, hands, and sewn-on eyes, alongside a hint of blusher, brings this little character to life, making it a unique addition to any collection.
Step By Step Pattern
Materials Needed
- Yarn: You will need yarn in two colors (e.g., Blue for the main body and White for the details). The specific type (e.g., cotton, acrylic) and weight (e.g., worsted, sport) will depend on your preferences and the specifics mentioned in the video.
- Crochet Hook: Size appropriate for the yarn you are using. Typically, a size between 3.5 mm to 5 mm is used for amigurumi projects.
- Fiberfill: For stuffing your crochet creation.
- Safety Eyes: Size can vary according to the desired effect; commonly, 6mm to 9mm are used for amigurumi.
- Stitch Marker: To mark the beginning of each round, especially since amigurumi is usually worked in continuous rounds.
- Yarn Needle: For sewing parts together and weaving in ends.
- Scissors
Abbreviations
- sc: Single Crochet
- inc: Increase (make 2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec: Decrease (sc 2 together, commonly used in amigurumi to shape the figure)
- st(s): Stitch(es)
- Rnd(s): Round(s)
- […]: Repeat instructions within brackets as directed
- BL: Back Loop (crocheting into the back loop of a stitch)
- Magic Ring: A technique used to start amigurumi projects that involves pulling a loop through a circular wrap of yarn to create a tight center.
Crochet Pattern Guide
Body
- Round 1: 6 single crochet (sc) in magic ring (6)
- Round 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12)
- Round 3: sc in next sc, increase (inc), repeat 6 times (18)
- Round 4: sc in next 2 sc, inc, repeat 6 times (24)
- Round 5: sc in next 3 sc, inc, repeat 6 times (30)
- Round 6: sc in next 4 sc, inc, repeat 6 times (36)Add white yarn starting from the next round.
- Round 7: sc in each sc around (36) Color pattern: 23 Blue/ 2 White/ 3 Blue/ 2 White/ 6 Blue
- Tie a knot in the white yarn to secure it.
- Round 8: sc in each sc around (36) Color pattern: 22 Blue/ 4 White/ 1 Blue/ 4 White/ 5 Blue
- Round 9: sc in each sc around (36) Same color pattern as Round 8
- Round 10: sc in each sc around (36) Color pattern: 21 Blue/ 11 White/ 4 Blue
Repeat the stitch pattern of Round 10 for Rounds 11-14.
11. Round 15: sc in next 4 sc, decrease (dec), repeat 6 times (30) Color pattern: 19 Blue/ 7 White/ 4 Blue
- Round 16: sc in next 3 sc, dec, repeat 6 times (24) Color pattern: 16 Blue/ 4 White/ 4 Blue
- Round 17: sc in next 2 sc, dec, repeat 6 times (18)
Add cotton starting from the next round.
14. Round 18: sc in next sc, dec, repeat 6 times (12)
- Round 19: dec, repeat 6 times (6)
- Round 20: sc in each sc around (back loop only) (6)Leave a long end for sewing.
Hands
- Round 1: 4 sc in magic ring (4)
- Round 2: 2 sc in each sc around (8)
- Round 3: sc in each sc around (8)Leave a long end for sewing.
Mouth
- Round 1: 2 sc in magic ring (2)
- Round 2: 2 sc in each sc around (4)
- Round 3: sc in next sc, inc, repeat 2 times (6)Leave a long end for sewing.
Assembly
- Sew the mouth at Round 9.
- Sew the hands at Round 10.
- Stick the eyes at Round 9.
- Add blusher to give your doll a lively appearance.
Finishing Touches
- Tighten all knots and trim excess yarn ends.
- Make sure all parts are securely attached.
Video Tutorial: