How to Crochet Christmas Penguin Amigurumi (Two Versions)
I am so excited to share today’s penguin tutorial by Catartist MX, ’cause this is the cutest I have ever seen. You will learn how to crochet two mini Christmas penguins: a classic black one for any time of the year and a dressed Santa version for Christmas gifting that are so quick and low-sew.
These are sitting chubby penguins with realistic color changes for the face and an option to add a belt band and a slouchy Santa hat for the Santa penguin.
Luckily, both these penguins are worked following the same base pattern, with the Santa version only needing crocheting accessories, coloring in red for the dress, and the embroidered belt.
Christmas Penguin Ornaments
The finished penguin is quite small, measuring about 5 cm tall, making it the perfect size for a keychain and Christmas tree ornaments. So, if you have made up your mind to crochet this cutest Christmas ornament, continue reading this post till the end. There you will find the complete tutorial. It will be the best gift ever!
A bit about the Designer. The designer of this so cute Christmas penguin ornament is @CatartistMX – she is a promising amigurumi designer with many tutorials for crocheting Christmas decorations like Santa hat, Santa head amigurumi, and much more.
She is the same whose baymax amigurumi for Christmas I shared with you earlier. Her library is perfect for beginners to explore the mini and simple amigurumi ideas and learning the techniques. So, make sure to follow her.
Material Suggestions
Collect the following tools and materials in your bucket for crocheting this Christmas penguin, as mentioned and suggested in the tutorial:
Yarn: Probably 2mm thick in at least four colors — White and Yellow as base colors. The Santa version also requires Red and Black for the body and belt. You can use the Milk Cotton yarn.
Crochet Hook: 3 mm.
Stuffing.
Advertisement - Continue ReadingSafety Eyes: To be placed between rows 7 and 8.
Other Notions:
- Tapestry/Yarn Needle.
Optional: Keyring or key chain attachment (for llaverito size).
Optional: Pink color or blush for painting the cheeks.
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About Christmas Penguins Tutorial
Quick Summary & Skill Level: Crochet a 5 cm penguin body, starting with the head, with increases and immediate color changes within each row by holding two yarn strands. The body color is then joined and crocheted in the new color (e.g., red for the Santa version).
The wings are crocheted along with working advanced stitches (Half Double and Double Crochet) into the front loops of a round. After adding the optional belt color section, the feet need to be crocheted with the puff stitch.
Finally, safety eyes are placed and the piece is stuffed, then sewn to close, and finished with a needle. You will also embroider the belt. Learn a Santa hat with a separate tutorial.
Tutorial-Timing: 26 Minutes Only (learn how to crochet a basic chubby body and the popular crochet animal belly and head color-changes as used in the reindeer puppet.)
Quick Stitch Guides
The following are the crochet techniques that the tutor will use for crocheting all of these mini Christmas amigurumi:
Half Double Crochet (HDC): Used to create the initial height of the wings, between a single crochet and a double crochet. Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over again, and pull through all three loops on the hook.
Advertisement - Continue ReadingDouble Crochet (DC): Used to make the tallest part of the wings for a curved shape. Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through, two loops, yarn over again, and pull through the last two loops.
Puff Stitch: Creates a rounded, textured look, often used for feet. Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, pull up a loop; repeat 3–4 times in the same stitch, yarn over, and pull through all loops on the hook.
Working in Front/Back Loops: Used for shaping details like wings. Insert the hook only into the front or back loop of each stitch instead of both loops.
