As we continue exploring crochet patterns, my daughter has created and written this charming Amigurumi Penguin Crochet pattern especially for you! It is designed to be an incredibly simple penguin crochet for beginners, and it includes a detailed video tutorial. She also has a wonderful Ravelry store that you can visit!
Try our complimentary pattern – ideal for beginners!
If you are searching for a free Penguin Crochet Pattern that can also be transformed into a Penguin Christmas ornament, this adorable little design is perfect for you. And the best part? It costs nothing! So join us for this delightful winter craft and try making this sweet Amigurumi penguin ornament today!
One of the best features of this simple Penguin Crochet Pattern is that you can easily “scale it up” or down according to the wool or yarn you choose and the hook size you use. We created two while developing the pattern, and, as you can see, their finished sizes vary.
We also had some friends who were new to crochet test the pattern, and their penguins came out bigger than ours too – actually, they were the ideal size to turn into crochet penguin ornaments for the Christmas Tree!
Crochet beginners often work with larger hooks, which can make the loops slightly looser! That makes this a perfect design for converting into a crochet Christmas ornament!
Materials required for this Penguin Ornament
- crochet cotton yarn in your preferred colors (we chose white yarn for the tummy and blue and purple for the body, along with small pieces of yellow and black for the beak and eyes)
- 2.5 crochet hook
- yarn needle for weaving in long ends
- scissors
You may also choose different crochet hook sizes to create penguins in various dimensions! This is especially useful if you plan to use the design as a crochet ornament.
Crochet Abbreviations
Visit ALL our beginner crochet videos – each of the terms below is explained in this useful “Learn how to crochet” reference post.
- sc – single crochet
- mc – magic circle
- inc – increase
- blo – back loop only
- rnd – round
- dc – double crochet
Video Guide for Crocheting the Penguin
My daughter has made this easy crochet penguin video tutorial for you. It is fairly long, but it gives you the opportunity to crochet alongside us one step at a time. When she was first learning crochet, she found this kind of video pace especially useful. I hope you find it beneficial as well. This tutorial is also available on YouTube (embedded at the end of this post!).
Free crochet penguin pattern
Crocheted Penguin Body
Round 1: Work 6sc into mc [6]
Round 2: 6inc [12]
Round 3: (1sc, inc) x6 [18]
Round 4: Sc BLO all around [18]
Round 5-9: (5 rounds) 1sc into each stitch [18]
Round 10: (1sc, decrease) x6 [12]
Fill your body! If you are working with safety eyes, place them before adding the stuffing.
Round 11: 6 decrease [6]
Crochet Penguin Tummy
Round 1: 6 loose dc into mc [6]
Two crocheted wings
You will need to crochet two of these straightforward penguin wings.
Round 1: 3dc into mc (make 2) [3]
Assembling the finished amigurumi penguin
It is now time to stitch the penguin pieces together and embroider the beak and eyes.
Start by stitching the penguin’s tummy into place.
Create the beak with a basic straight stitch – sew it 2-3 times using yellow yarn.
Black yarn is used to embroider the eyes.
Attach the wings to both sides!
We hope you enjoyed making this easy penguin amigurumi pattern!
Hooray, your simple beginner-friendly penguin crochet is now complete!
If you enjoyed these tiny penguins, you might also adore my daughter’s BRAND NEW BOOK, launching in June 2026.. why not order a copy and treat yourself later in the year when it arrives in the post? It’s filled with incredibly cute projects for you to try.
As noted, we would absolutely LOVE for you to purchase our Big Book of Beginner Amigurumi
Looking for additional Christmas Crochet Patterns – discover plenty of free crochet ideas here:
You can find even more enjoyable Penguin Crafts here:
YouTube tutorial