Oh, what a delightful find this was – a super chubby penguin pattern! Let me tell you, it captivated my heart at first glance. There’s something about crafting a plump little penguin that just fills you with glee.
This pattern seemed like it jumped right out of a winter wonderland fairy tale and into the crochet world, aiming to sprinkle a bit of joy in our lives. The craftsmanship behind its design is simply genius – not overly complicated, yet the result is as cuddly as can be. Imagine the squishiness of its body as you hug it tight, and the way its round eyes look at you with relentless affection.
Diving into this project, I was engulfed by an overpowering sense of enthusiasm. Each stitch brought this charming creature to life, with its chubby cheeks, no less. Ah, and those flippers – adorable don’t even begin to cover it. Every loop and knot was a whisper of encouragement to keep going, promising a heartwarming companion at the journey’s end.
For anyone with a penchant for the whimsical, this pattern is a golden ticket to a world where cuteness knows no bounds. Trust me, give it a whirl, and soon, you’ll have a fluffy penguin pal warming your heart and your home.
Designer: Crochet by Janina
Materials & Tools
- Size 6 yarn in the color of your choice (light and dark), white and yellow
- 5.0 mm crochet hook
- Pair of safety eyes
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
- Stuffing material
Abbreviations
St(s) – stitches
Sc – single crochet
Mr – magic ring
Inc – increase
Dec – decrease
YO – yarn over
Hdc – half double crochet
Ch – chain
FO – fasten off
Bo – bobble stitch
Body
Everything typed in black will be crocheted in dark blue, everything typed in white will be crocheted in white, every thing typed in blue will be crocheted in light blue and everything typed in yellow will be crocheted in yellow. Color change by drawing the yarn in which you want to crochet next through the last two loops of the previous stitch before the color change is marked in the pattern.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: inc around x 6 (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: sc, 2 sc, 2 sc, 2 sc, 11 sc (18)
Rnd 5: 8 sc, 10 sc (18)
Rnd 6: (2 sc, inc) x 3, WING, (2 sc, inc) x 3, WING (24)
Rnd 7-8: sc around (2 rounds) (24)
Rnd 9: sc, dec, bo, dec, sc, bo, 2 dec, (sc, dec) x 5 (16)
Place the safety eyes between round 5 and 6 four stitches apart and stuff the penguins body,
Rnd 10: dec around x 8 (8)
Fasten off and sew the hole closed. Weave in the ends.
Wings x2
Ch 2, hdc in the 2nd st from the hook.
Embroider a beak between the eyes.
Done!