Pocket Penguin
Free Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
Meet your new woolly waddle buddy! This huggable little penguin has a squishy tummy and tiny flippers, he’s ready to skip the ice and snuggle up on your couch instead.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner/Intermediate
This Advanced Beginner/Intermediate no-sew pattern is written in U.S. crochet terms, complete with clear instructions and video tutorial to help you along the way. Pocket Penguin is crocheted in the round/continuous spirals without joining the rounds. I suggest using a stitch marker or different color yarn to keep track of each round. Pocket Penguin is crocheted in worsted weight (4) yarn or super bulky weight (5 or 6) yarn. Pocket Penguin is approximately 2 inches tall in worsted weight and 3-3.5 inches tall in bulky weight. Be aware that size may vary depending on the yarn and hook size used. Gauge is not particularly important, just be consistent with the tension you are using. And most importantly, have fun!
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Birthday
March 15, 2026
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Pocket Penguin Pattern Essentials
Supplies
- Worsted Weight (4) Weight Yarn
- Loops and Threads Skinny Chenille in seal (grey) (~17 yards/8 grams)
- Loops and Threads Skinny Chenille in swan (white) (~4.5 yards/2 grams)
- Loops and Threads Skinny Chenille in starfish (orange) (small amount for beak)
- Super Bulky (5) Weight Yarn
- Lion Brand Feels Like Bliss (black, white, orange)
- Super Bulky (6) Weight Yarn
- Premier Parfait Chunky (black) (25 yards/19 grams)
- Premier Parfait Chunky (white) (~6 yards/4 grams)
- Premier Parfait Chunky in tangerine (orange) (small amount)
- E/4 (3.50mm) crochet hook (for worsted (4) weight)
- H (5.00mm) crochet hook (for bulky (5/6) weight)
- Two 10mm safety eyes (for worsted weight (4) yarn)
- Two 12mm safety eyes (for bulky weight (5) yarn)
- Two 14mm safety eyes (for bulky weight (6) yarn)
- Yarn/Darning needle
- Scissors
- Polyfil
- Locking Stitch Markers
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Techniques
Abbreviations
- sc – single crochet
- st/sts – stitch(es)
- inc – increase (add 2 single crochet stitches into a stitch)
- dec – decrease (join 2 single crochet stitches into 1)
- ch – chain
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
- R1- round 1
- ( ) – repeat this group of stitches
- FLO – front loop only
- BLO – back loop only
Pocket Penguin Pattern Example
If a line is written with a single “inc”, “dec” or “sc” – make one single crochet increase, decrease, or single crochet into one stitch only.
(inc, sc) 6 times {18 sts}
(2 single crochets in one stitch, then single crochet in the next stitch) – repeat that sequence a total of 6 times for a total of 18 stitches
(dec, sc in next 2 sts) 6 times {18 sts}
(join 2 single crochets into 1, and then single crochet in next 2 stitches) – repeat that sequence a total of 6 times for a total of 18 stitches
Bobble: (5 dc bobble) Yarn over, insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops on hook. Yarn over, insert hook in same stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops on hook – repeat 3 more times. There will be 6 loops on the hook at this time. Yarn over, draw through all 6 remaining loops on the hook. (Don’t forget to pop your bobble out)
Right Hand Pocket Penguin Crochet Along Video Tutorial
Left Hand Pocket Penguin Crochet Along Video Tutorial
Full Free Pattern Below↓
Pocket Penguin Full Pattern
HEAD AND BODY
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Using color black (or color of choice)
For changing colors in the pattern - CCB: color change to black, CCW: color change to white
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R1: 6 sc into a magic circle {6 sts}
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R2: (inc) 6 times {12 sts}
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R3: (inc, sc) 6 times {18 sts}
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R4: (inc, sc in next 2 sts) 6 times {24 sts}
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R5: (inc, sc in next 3 sts) 6 times {30 sts}
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R6: sc in next 11 sts, CCW, sc in next 3 sts, CCB, sc in next 2 sts, CCW, sc in next 3 sts, CCB, sc in next 11 sts {30 sts}
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R7: sc in next 10 sts, CCW, sc in next 4 sts, CCB, sc in next 2 sts, CCW, sc in next 4 sts, CCB, sc in next 10 sts {30 sts}
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R8-10: sc in next 10 sts, CCW, sc in next 10 sts, CCB, sc in next 10 sts {30 sts}
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For R11 we will crochet the wings. Optional but recommended: Mark the back loop only of stitch 9 and stitch 22 with a stitch marker. We will work the wings into the front loops of the marked stitches. Feel free to mark the first and last single crochet of the wing with a stitch marker. This will help for R12.
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R11: sc in next 8 sts, {wing: in next flo; sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc }, sc in next st, CCW, sc in next 10 sts, CCB, sc in next st, {wing: in next flo; sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc }, sc in next 8 sts {30 sts}
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As we work R12, we’ll work into the marked back loops, not the stitches of the wing. After you work into the back loop, reach your hook over into the next stitch - the one next to your marked wing stitch.
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R12: sc in next 8 sts, sc in marked blo, sc in next st, CCW, sc in next 10 sts, CCB, sc in next st, sc in marked blo, sc in next 8 sts {30 sts}
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R13: sc in next 10 sts, CCW, sc in next 10 sts, CCB, sc in next 10 sts {30 sts}
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Pause here to add the beak and the eyes. Make sure to place a stitch marker in your working yarn to secure it.
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Grab a long piece of orange (or your color choice) yarn and make a knot on one end. Weave the yarn into a yarn needle and secure it with a knot on the inside of the head. Embroider a simple beak between R7 and R8 over the two black stitches. Secure the yarn again on the inside of the head.
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Place 10mm safety eyes for worsted weight yarn (12mm safety eyes for bulky (5) weight yarn and 14mm safety eyes for bulky (6) weight yarn) between R7 and R8 next to the beak. Secure the safety eyes. Optional: Add pink cheeks under the eyes.
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R14 we’re making bobble stitches into the front loops only. If you'd like to ensure your bobbles are centered, locate the five stitches directly beneath the beak. Place a stitch marker in the stitch on each side of these five stitches. Work the bobbles into the front loop only (FLO) of the marked stitches.
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R14: sc in next 12 sts, flo bobble, sc in next 5 sts, flo bobble, sc in next 11 sts {30 sts}
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R15: (dec, sc in next 3 sts) 6 times {24 sts}
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Begin to stuff the head and body and continue as you crochet.
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R16: (dec, sc in next 2 sts) 6 times {18 sts}
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R17: (dec, sc) 6 times {12 sts}
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R18: (dec) 6 times {6 sts}
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Leave a long tail and fasten off.
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Close the body and weave in all extra yarn pieces.
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Make your penguin in a rainbow of colors.
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Make your penguin fluffy.
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Or a bit bigger in chenille yarn.
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Most of all, enjoy your sweet new friend!
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If you like Pocket Penguin, make sure to check out my Pocket Spider Free Crochet Pattern.