18 Free Patterns
Amigurumi Penguins
This collection includes 18 of the most adorable free crochet penguin patterns. So much cuteness!
PinPing the Penguin by PifPaf
Ping the Penguin is a free beginner-level pattern with simple shapes and an easy construction method. The finished toy is approximately 5½” (14 cm) in height.
YARN REQUIRED: #1 sock/fingering weight yarn, e.g., Rainbow Cotton 8/4 from Hobbii in Light Grey, White, and Sunny Yellow.
NOTIONS: 2.50 mm crochet hook, scissors, a small piece of black yarn for the eyebrows, 7 mm safety eyes, a tapestry needle, and stuffing material.
PinPong the Penguin by PifPaf
Pong the Penguin is another adorable free pattern from PifPaf. Pong is a slightly larger penguin; he measures 8½” (22 cm) tall, and the pattern includes instructions for the removable hat, satchel bag, and fish.
YARN REQUIRED: #1 sock/fingering weight yarn, e.g., Rainbow Cotton 8/4 from Hobbii in Light Grey, White, Light Brown, Pastel Mint, Baby Blue, and Sunny Yellow.
NOTIONS: 2.50 mm crochet hook, scissors, a small piece of black yarn for the eyebrows, two 7 mm safety eyes, four 5 mm safety eyes ( for the fish), a tapestry needle, two 3½ cm pom poms, two 12 mm buttons, and stuffing material.
PinBaby Penguin Amigurumi from One Dog Woof
The adorable baby penguin toy pictured gets his fuzziness from brushing the finished toy with a dog slicker or bristle brush. The pattern also includes details for making the penguin in a cuddly, boucle-style yarn. The penguin pictured is approximately 8″ high when made in the listed materials.
YARN REQUIRED: One skein of Lion Brand Scarfie in Silver/Cream and small amounts of acrylic, e.g., Lion Brand DIYarn in black and pink.
NOTIONS: 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook, scissors, a tapestry needle, a slicker brush, 9 mm safety eyes, and polyester stuffing.
PinTheo the Penguin from Sweet Softies
Theo the Penguin is a free amigurumi pattern inspired by the character in the children’s book Theo’s Heart. The pattern includes video tutorials for crocheting the flippers and feet. The finished toy is 1¼” 6 cm) high.
YARN REQUIRED: #6 super bulky weight yarn for the body and #4 medium/worsted weight yarn for the heart and feet.
NOTIONS: 4 mm and 6 mm crochet hooks, 9 mm plastic safety eyes, stuffing material, a yarn needle, and scissors.
PinLittle Winter Penguin from Thoresby Cottage
The Little Winter Penguin is a basic, free pattern for a simple little penguin with a cute pompom hat. The finished size is 4″ (10 cm).
YARN REQUIRED: #3 light/DK weight cotton yarn.
NOTIONS: 2.75 mm (C-2) crochet hook, 6 mm safety eyes, stuffing material, pins, sewing thread, a mini pompom, a needle, scissors, and a stitch marker.
PinFree Crochet Mini Penguin Pattern from Grace And Yarn
This free pattern makes a sweet little crochet penguin about 6″ (15 cm) tall.
YARN REQUIRED: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn. You’ll need approximately 25 g of light grey, 25 g of dark grey, and small amounts of white, orange, and an accent colour for the scarf and cheeks.
NOTIONS: 3.50 mm (E-4) crochet hook, 5 mm (H-8) crochet hook, 9 mm safety eyes, black embroidery thread for the optional eyelashes, scissors, a tapestry needle, stuffing, and stitch markers.
PinBingsoo the Chubby Penguin from Little World of Whimsy
Bingsoo is a free crochet penguin pattern. Made from simple shapes, this is a good pattern for beginners to amigurumi.
YARN REQUIRED: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn for the body and beak, e.g., Feels Like Butta from Lion Brand Yarn, and #2 sport weight yarn for the belly and bow, e.g., Baby Soft.
NOTIONS: 2.50 mm crochet hook, 4 mm safety eyes, a tapestry needle, polyester fiberfill stuffing, stitch markers, and black embroidery thread.
PinTuxedo Sam from Amigurumei
Tuxedo Sam is a free pattern for a cute, chubby little Sanrio Penguin.
YARN REQUIRED: #3 light/DK weight yarn in blue, white, yellow, and navy blue.
NOTIONS: 1.75 mm crochet hook, 2.5 mm crochet hook, scissors, a darning needle, red and dark brown embroidery floss, polyester fiberfill, pink brads for the cheeks, and small pebbles for weight.
PinPenguin Buddy Crochet Pattern from Briana K Designs
This adorable crochet penguin makes a wonderful gift for children of all ages. The pattern is suitable for advanced beginners, and the finished toy stands about 7½” (19 cm) tall.
YARN REQUIRED: #3 light/DK weight yarn, e.g., Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek DK in the Ivory, Cedar, Linen, and Dijon colourways.
NOTIONS: 4 mm (G-6) crochet hook, removable stitch markers, a yarn needle, and fiberfill stuffing.
PinCuddly Penguin Crochet Pattern from A Menagerie of Stitches
This free pattern includes lots of helpful tutorials covering all the techniques you’ll need to learn to make this cute penguin toy. The finished penguin measures 5″ tall and 5½” wide (12.5 cm x 14 cm).
YARN REQUIRED: #6 super bulky weight yarn.
NOTIONS: 7 mm crochet hook, 15 mm safety eyes, pink felt, a hot glue gun, fiberfill stuffing material, a stitch marker, a yarn needle, pins, and scissors.
PinCube Penguin Amigurumi Pattern from Crafty Bunny Bun
This cute little penguin has a cube-shaped body. The pattern is relatively simple and includes some helpful photos.
YARN REQUIRED: #3 light/DK weight yarn in blue, white, and yellow.
NOTIONS: 3 mm crochet hook, 8 mm safety eyes, stuffing material, scissors, and a needle.
PinSnuggles the Penguin from All About Ami
Snuggles is a free pattern for a cute egg-shaped penguin crocheted in the round. The white belly is crocheted separately, as are the beak and wings. The scarf is a tube – crocheted in the round with simple colour changes.
YARN REQUIRED: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn in Aqua, White, Yellow, and Red.
NOTIONS: 2 mm crochet hook, a yarn needle, fiberfill stuffing, pink felt for the cheeks, 12 mm safety eyes, scissors, and a glue gun.
PinPoppy The Penguin Crochet Pattern from Cuddly Stitches Craft
Poppy the Penguin is a free pattern suited to intermediate-level crochet skills. It does include helpful links to tutorials for the techniques used. The finished amigurumi is approximately 8½” (22 cm) tall.
YARN REQUIRED: #2 / Fine / Sport weight yarn, e.g., Jeans from YarnArt in blue, white, yellow, black, and a multicoloured yarn for the scarf.
NOTIONS: Polyester fiberfill stuffing, black thread for the eyelash embroidery, scissors, a needle, two white pompoms, sewing pins, a stitch marker, 12 mm safety eyes, and a 2.5 mm crochet hook.
PinRealistic Crochet Penguin Pattern from Canal Crochet
This free pattern is for both the adult and the baby penguin. The free, written pattern is suitable for crocheters with some amigurumi experience. There is a detailed video tutorial for the pattern, but it is in Spanish only.
YARN REQUIRED: 3 light/DK weight cotton plus acrylic yarn for the baby penguin, which you will brush out to make fluffy feathers.
NOTIONS: 1.5 mm and 2 mm crochet hooks, 7 mm and 4 mm safety eyes, yellow paint, a paintbrush, scissors, a needle, and a slicker brush.
PinBaby Penguin Crochet Pattern from Elisa’s Crochet
This is a free pattern for a fun and quick amigurumi penguin that is about 4″ tall (10 cm).
YARN REQUIRED: #4 medium/worsted weight cotton in black, grey, white, pink, and yellow.
NOTIONS: 9 mm safety eyes, a 3.5 mm crocht hook scissors, stuffing, and a yarn needle.
PinAmigurumi Penguins from The Yarn Bowl Crochet
There is a full video tutorial to accompany this free written pattern.
YARN REQUIRED: #5 bulky/chunky weight, chenille-style yarn in grey and white. Plus, a small amount of yellow acrylic for the beak, e.g., I Love This Yarn!, from Hobby Lobby.
NOTIONS: 4 mm crochet hook, safety eyes, safety nose, polyfill stuffing, scissors, a tapestry needle, and a stitch marker.
PinCrochet Penguin Pattern from Jess Huff
Peter the Penguin is a free pattern for a toy that stands 14″ tall (36 cm). It’s an intermediate-advanced level pattern.
YARN REQUIRED: #4 medium/worsted weight yarn, e.g., Red Heart Super Saver. You’ll need 100 yards (91 m) in black, 35 yards (32 m) in white, 3 yards (3 m) in yellow, and 27 yards (25 m) in blue.
NOTIONS: 3.5 mm crochet hook, 15 mm safety eyes, stitch markers, a yarn needle, fiberfill stuffing, scissors, and a pompom maker.
No-Sew Crochet Penguin Pattern from Sweet Softies
This cute little baby penguin was inspired by Pingu’s little sister Pinga. It’s a beginner-friendly no sew pattern with a step-by-step vido tutorial. The finished toy is 3″ high (7.5 cm)
YARN REQUIRED: #4 / Medium / Worsted / Aran weight yarn.
NOTIONS: 3.25 mm crochet hook, 7 mm safety eyes, stuffing, scissors, and
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