Let’s start by making the large Penguin
Step 1
Once you’ve made our largest penguin, the two smaller ones will be easy-peasy!
First let’s start with the body and head
With Atlantic, make a crochet magic loop.
Round 1 (RS) Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), 6dc into loop. [6 dc]
Round 2 2dc in each st around. [12 dc]
Round 3 (2dc in next st, 1dc in next st) 6 times. [18 dc]
Round 4 (2dc in next st, 1dc in each of next 2 sts) 6 times. [24 dc]
Round 5 (2dc in next st, 1dc in each of next 3 sts) 6 times. [30 dc]
Round 6 (2dc in next st, 1dc in each of next 4 sts) 6 times. [36 dc]
Rounds 7-11 Dc in each st around.
Round 12 (Dc2tog, 1dc in each of next 2 sts) 9 times. [27 dc]
Rounds 13-15 Dc in each st around.
Round 16 (Dc2tog, 1dc in next st) 9 times. [18 dc]
Round 17 Dc in each st around.
Stuff Body and (if using) attach safety eyes at this point and then continue.
Round 18 (Dc2tog) around. [9 dc]
Fasten off and sew up the head.
Step 2
Now it’s time to give your penguin its wings!
With Atlantic, make a crochet magic loop.
Round 1 (RS) Ch1, 6dc into loop. [6 dc]
Round 2 2dc in each st around. [12 dc]
Round 3 (2dc in next st, 1dc in next st) 6 times. [18 dc]
Round 4 (2dc in next st, 1dc in each of next 2 sts) 6 times, ss to first dc. [24 dc]
Fasten off.
Fold Wing in half and seam edges together. Squash flat so that the seam is underneath the wing and the centre of the circle is seen on top.
Repeat to make a second wing.
Step 3
Adding a simple tummy patch will give your penguin that distinctive look
With Ecru, work as given for Wings up to the end of Round 4. Fasten off.
Sew flat onto the body (without folding in half), positioning so the bottom of the circle sits where shaping for the body begins.
Step 4
Now let’s make their two happy feet!
With Florence, make a crochet magic loop.
Round 1 (RS) Ch1, 6dc into loop. [6 dc]
Round 2 (2dc in next st, 1dc in next st) 3 times. [9 dc]
Rounds 3-4 Dc in each st around.
Round 5 (Dc2tog, 1dc in next st) 3 times. [6 dc]
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Don’t stuff, squash flat and leave open. Sew feet at base of the body, either side of the tummy patch.
Step 5
Don’t forget that all-important beak!
With Florence, ch2.
Round 1 (RS) 5dc in second ch from hook. [5 dc]
Round 2 2dc in each st around. [10 dc]
Rounds 3-4 Dc in each st around. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Fold flat, don’t stuff, pull the middle of the circle into a point.
Sew to the body above the tummy patch, so that it hangs over slightly.
Step 6
Now let’s finish our large penguin!
Sew wings to the side of the body, on the same round as the beak.
If using black beads for eyes, sew on approx 3 rounds above beak.
Don’t stop now - let’s get straight onto making our medium penguin!
Step 1
Once you’ve made our largest penguin, the two smaller ones will be easy-peasy!
Just like before, we’ll start by making the body
With Atlantic, make a crochet magic loop.
Round 1 (RS) Ch1, 6dc into loop. [6 dc]
Round 2 2dc in each st around. [12 dc]
Round 3 (2dc in next st, 1dc in next st) 6 times. [18 dc]
Round 4 (2dc in next st, 1dc in each of next 2 sts) 6 times. [24 dc]
Round 5 (2dc in next st, 1dc in each of next 3 sts) 6 times. [30 dc]
Rounds 6-14 Dc in each st around.
Round 15 (Dc2tog, 1dc in each of next 3 sts) 6 times. [24 dc]
Rounds 16-17 Dc in each st around.
Round 18 (Dc2tog) around. [12 dc] Stuff Body and (if using) attach safety eyes at this point and then continue.
Round 19 (Dc2tog, dc in each of next 2 sts) 3 times. [9 dc]
Round 20 (Dc2tog, dc in next st) 3 times, ss in first dc. [6 dc]
Fasten off and sew up the head.
Step 2
Then we need to make two wings
With Atlantic, make a crochet magic loop.
Round 1 (RS) Ch1, 6dc into loop. [6 dc]
Round 2 2dc in each st around. [12 dc]
Round 3 (2dc in next st, 1dc in next st) 6 times. [18 dc].
Fasten off.
Fold the wing in half and seam edges together. Squash flat so that the seam is underneath the wing and the centre of the circle is seen on top.
Step 3
Let’s not forget the tummy patch
With Ecru, make a crochet magic loop.
Round 1 (RS) Ch1, 6dc into loop. [6 dc]
Round 2 2dc in each st around. [12 dc]
Round 3 (2dc in next st, 1dc in next st) 6 times. [18 dc].
Fasten off.
Sew flat onto the body (without folding in half), positioning so the bottom of the circle sits where shaping for the body begins.
Step 4
Nearly there, let’s make those feet!
With Florence, make a crochet magic loop.
Round 1 (RS) Ch1, 6dc into loop. [6 dc]
Rounds 2-3 Dc in each st around.
Round 4 Dc in each st around, ss to first dc.
Fasten off.
Sew feet at base of body, either side of the tummy patch.
Step 5
Onto the last piece - the classic beak!
With Florence, ch2.
Round 1 (RS) 5dc in second ch from hook. [5 dc]
Round 2 2dc in each st around. [10 dc] Fasten off and weave in ends.
Fold flat and don’t stuff. Pull the middle of the circle into a point.
Sew to the body above the tummy patch, so that it hangs over slightly.
Step 6
Now we just need to finish our medium penguin!
Sew wings to the side of the body, on the same round as the beak.
If using black beads for eyes, sew on approx 2 rounds above the beak.
We’re on the final stretch - just the baby penguin to make!
Step 1
He’s so cute - and this little baby penguin will take you no time at all!
Once again, let’s start with the body!
With Atlantic, make a crochet magic loop.
Round 1 Ch1, 6dc into loop. [6 dc]
Round 2 2dc in each st around. [12 dc]
Round 3 (2dc in next st, dc in next st) 6 times. [18 dc]
Rounds 4-9 Dc in each st around.
Round 10 (Dc in each of next 2 sts, dc2tog) 4 times, dc in each of next 2 sts. [14 dc]
Rounds 11-12 Dc in each st around.
Stuff Body and (if using) attach safety eyes at this point and then continue.
Round 13 (Dc2tog) around, ss to first dc. [7 dc]
Fasten off and sew up the head.
Step 2
Then we need to make two sweet little wings
With Atlantic, ch5.
Row 1 (RS) Dc in second ch from hook and each ch across. [4 dc]
Fasten off.
Step 3
Next comes the tummy patch
With Ecru, make a crochet magic loop.
Round 1 (RS) Ch1, 6dc into loop. [6 dc]
Round 2 2dc in each st around, ss in first dc. [12 dc]
Fasten off.
Sew flat onto the body (without folding in half), positioning so the bottom of the circle sits where shaping for the body begins
Step 4
And of course, we need to make two feet
With Florence, make a crochet magic loop.
Round 1 (RS) Ch1, 6dc into magic loop, ss in first dc. [6 dc]
Fasten off.
Sew feet at the base of the body on either side of the tummy patch.
Step 5
And finally let’s make that little beak
With Florence, stitch a small nose horizontally, 1 dc wide, at approx round 9 of body. Repeat to make more stitches in the same place 3 or 4 times.
Step 6
Now let’s add those finishing touches
Sew wings to the side of the body, on the same round as the beak.
If using black beads for eyes, sew on approx 1 round above the beak.
