sc2tog (sc decrease) Insert hook into st and draw up a loop. Insert hook into next st and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook.
NOTES:
1) Penguin is worked in continuous rnds; do not join or turn unless otherwise instructed.
2) To change color, work last st of old color to last yarn over. Yarn over with new color and draw through all loops on hook to complete st.
EYES (make 2)
With B, ch 2. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch. Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc.
Fasten off.
BODY
With A, ch 2. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed. Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc. Rnd 3: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc; rep from * around - 18 sc. Rnd 4: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc; rep from * around - 24 sc. Rnd 5: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc; rep from * around - 30 sc. Rnd 6: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc; rep from * around - 36 sc. Rnd 7: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc; rep from * around - 42 sc. Rnds 8-11: Sc in each sc around; change to B in last st of last rnd. Rnds 12-17: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 18: *Sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc; rep from * around - 36 sc. Rnd 19: *Sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc; rep from * around - 30 sc. Rnd 20: *Sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc; rep from * around - 24 sc.
Sew Eyes to Body. Following package directions, attach safety eyes through center of each crocheted eye. Rnd 21: *Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc; rep from * around - 18 sc. Stuff piece. Rnd 22: *Sc2tog, sc in next sc; rep from * around - 12 sc. Rnd 23: (Sc2tog) around - 6 sc.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Weave tail through last rnd and gather tightly. Knot to secure.
FEET (make 2)
With C, ch 2. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker as each rnd is completed. Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc. Rnds 3 and 4: Sc in each sc around.
Fasten off.
WINGS (make 2)
With A, ch 2. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker as each rnd is completed. Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc. Rnd 3: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc; rep from * around - 18 sc. Rnd 4: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc; rep from * around - 24 sc.
Fasten off.
BEAK
With C, ch 2. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker as each rnd is completed. Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc. Rnd 3: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc; rep from * around - 18 sc.
Fasten off.
FINISHING
Fold Beak in half to make a half-circle, stuff lightly and sew closed. Sew straight edge of Beak to Body. Stuff feet and sew to Body. Sew about 1/3 of outside circumference of Wing to Body. Weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
Amigurumi Penguin Reviewed by Gina Colby on 2012-11-19
Super Fun and easy to make! I added an amigurumi Easter Egg and left an opening to add a baby penguin. My kids are in love!!
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