Penguin Crochet Pattern

Pingwi the Penguin – Easy Free Crochet Pattern for Beginners

Welcome to this adorable amigurumi pattern for Pingwi the Penguin! This beginner-friendly project is ideal for anyone who loves cute handmade toys. Pingwi is a small, chubby penguin with a gray body, white face, and cheerful yellow beak and feet. Let’s dive into the full step-by-step instructions to bring Pingwi to life!

This free crochet pattern is written in clear, gentle steps so you can relax, breathe, and enjoy the process. Even if you’re brand new to crochet, you can absolutely make this little penguin. My little one loved this penguin. He’s hugging it and bringing it everywhere he goes! One time, I was looking for it for a photoshoot, and guess what?! I even found it inside the tractor he was playing with! I hope your little one will love it too.

As a crocheter, you will love this pattern because…
✅ It’s a quick project (great for nap‑time crafting)
✅ Uses simple stitches
✅ Soft, cute, and giftable
✅ A cozy way to unwind after a long day

Materials

• Fine (2) Cotton Yarn
  • Gray yarn (body + head detail + flippers)
  • White yarn (head)
  • Yellow yarn (bill + feet)
• 2.5 mm Crochet hook
• 5 mm safety eyes
• Polyfiber stuffing
• Yarn needle
• Black thread and needle
• Scissors
• Hot glue gun (if you prefer)

Crochet Pattern Abbreviations (Beginner Friendly)

• MR – Magic Ring
• sc – Single crochet
• inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec – Decrease (sc two stitches together)
• hdc – Half-double crochet
• dc – Double crochet
• tr – Treble crochet
• sl st – Slip stitch
• Ch – Chain
• FLO – Front loop only

Are your materials ready? Let’s start crocheting!

Make 2 Flippers (Gray yarn)

MR 6sc (6)

Sc all around (6)

Inc, 1sc 3x (9)

2sc, inc 3x (12)

Sc all around (12)

2sc, dec 3x (9)

Sc all around (9)

Sc all around (9)

2sc, dec, 5sc (8)

Body (Gray yarn)

Round 1. MR 8sc (8)

Round 2. 1sc, inc 4x (12)

Round 3. 1sc, inc 6x (18)

Round 4. 1sc, inc, 1sc 6x (24)

Rounds 5-7. Sc all around (24)

Round 8. 2sc, dec, 8sc, dec, 10sc (22)

Round 9. Sc all around (22)

Round 10. 10sc, dec, 8sc, dec (20)

Round 11. Sc all around (20)

Round 12. 3sc, dec, 10sc, dec, 3sc (18)

Helpful tip: On Round 12 to 14 – sl st at the end of the round, then Ch1 before starting the next round to adjust the shape of the body.

Note: In the illustration below, the two pins on the body determine the part where to connect the flippers. I crocheted the flippers directly to the body. If you prefer to sew the flippers, you may skip this note.
Round 13. 3sc, crochet together the right flipper for 4sc, 6sc, crochet together the right flipper for 4sc, 1sc (18)

Round 13. Sc all around (18)

Round 14. 1sc, dec, 1sc, dec, 9sc, dec, 1sc (15)

Fasten off, secure and hide the yarn end.

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If you want to sew the flippers on the assembly part, skip the illustrations below.

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Head (White yarn)

Continue working (from the body part), start on the 2nd or 3rd stitch of the previous round

Round 1. FLO inc all around (30)

Rounds 2-5. Sc all around (30)

Round 6. 8sc, dec 3x (27)

Insert eyes between Rounds 5-6 of the head, 6 stitches apart

Round 7. Sc all around (27)

Round 8. 7sc, dec 3x (24)

Round 9. Sc all around (24)

Round 10. 2sc, dec 6x (18)

Round 11. 1sc, dec 6x (12)

Stuff the body and head with polyfiber firmly.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Head detail (Gray yarn)

Round 1. MR 8sc (8)

Round 2. 1sc, inc 4x (12)

Round 3. 1sc, inc 6x (18)

Round 4. 1sc, in, 1sc 6x (24)

Round 5. 3sc, inc 6x (30)

Rounds 6-9. Sc all around (30) 4 rounds

Round 10. 5sc, 1hdc, 1dc, tr inc (treble crochet inc), 1dc, hdc inc, 2hdc, 2 sc, 1hdc, dcinc, 1tr, dc inc, 1hdc, 2sc, 2hdc, hdc inc, 1dc, trinc, 1dc, 1hdc, 2sc

Fasten off.

Cut a long yarn end for sewing. Weave ends if you prefer not to sew.

Nose/bill (Yellow yarn)

MR 5sc (5)

inc, 4sc (6)

1sc, inc 3x (9)

Fasten off.

Cut a long yarn end for sewing. Weave ends if you prefer not to sew.

Make 2 Webbed Feet (Yellow yarn)

MR 8sc (8)

[1sc, Ch2, sl st] 3x

Fasten off.

Cut a long yarn end for sewing. Weave ends if you prefer not to sew.

Assemble and Final Touches

Set up the head detail on top of the head. Adjust if necessary. Sew it around the head and also connect it to the end of the body part.

Use black thread to doll up the eyes of the penguin with eyelashes.

You can also add blush to the cheeks with fabric paint or embroidery for extra charm. In my case, I avoided putting some blush-on (make-up) on the cheeks because I do not want to expose my little one’s toys to cosmetic products.

Sew all the other parts; you can also use a hot glue gun on the head detail and webbed feet. Better to sew the flippers so they easily flap.

Voila! You did it!

I hope you enjoyed crocheting with my pattern! I would love to see your finished Pingwi. Please feel free to tag me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or any social media platform. When you share, kindly mention the pattern designer: Angie Woolshie. I truly appreciate your credit—it means a lot!

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Also, I’d love to hear your comments and reviews. Don’t hesitate to message or comment—I’m excited to connect with fellow crocheters! angie@woolshie.com is my email.

Thank you for supporting my designs, and happy crocheting!

with love, Angie

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