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by kendralc on January 11, 2008

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Intro: ...................................................................................................................... 2

step 1: Abbreviations and materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

step 2: Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

step 3: Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

step 4: Beak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

step 5: feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

step 6: Wings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

step 7: Eyes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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Intro:

step 1: Abbreviations and materials

Material :
Lion Brand Fun Fur yarn, "Lava" (black/gray/silver eyelash fun fur yarn)
Worsted Weight white or cream yarn
Worsted weight black yarn
4.0mm crochet hook
fiberfill stuffing

Abbreviations :
ch = chain
dec = decrease (1 sc in two stitches)
dc = double crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in one stitch)
sc = single crochet
ss = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
tc = triple crochet

= repeat directions between * * as many times as indicated

step 2: Body
I did this in a spiral, use a marker to keep track of each row.

Using Fun Fur yarn:

1: Ch 2, 6 sc in second chain from hook
2: 2 sc in each sc around (12 sts)
3: *1 sc, inc 1*, x 6 (18 sts)
4: *2 sc, inc 1*, x 6 (24 sts)
5: *3 sc, inc 1*, x 6 (30 sts)
6: *4 sc, inc 1*, x 6 (36 sts)
7: *5 sc, inc 1*, x 6 (42 sts)
8-10: sc in each st around (42 sts)
11: *4 sc, dec 1*, x 6 (36 sts)
12: sc in each st around (36sts)
13: *3 sc, dec 1*, x 6 (30 sts)
14: sc in each st around (30sts)
15: *2 sc, dec 1*, x 6 (24 sts)
16: sc in each st around (24sts)
17: *1 sc, dec 1*, x 6 (18 sts)
18: *dec 1*, x 6 (12 sts)

now is a good time to stuff the body with fiberfill!

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step 3: Head
Here you will switch back and forth with the black and white yarn. Hide the extra color inside the head to carry. You will want to fill the head with fiberfill right before
closing it up.

black: *sc, inc 1* x 6 (18 sts)

white: *sc, inc 1* x 3, inc 1, sc, inc 1
black: *sc, inc 1* 5, sc, sc
white: sc x 3
black: sc x 3
white: sc x 3
black: sc x 17
white: 1sc, dec 1
black: sc x 3
white: dec 1, sc
black: *sc, dec 1* x 5, sc, sc
white: sc, ss
black: sc x 3
white: ss, sc
black: *sc, dec 1* x 4, sc x 2, dec 1, sc x 3, dec 1 x 10, finish off.

Image Notes
1. here's his beak once it's sewed onto the bottom portion of the black center part of his face. You may need to mess with the shape a bit to get it to look good.

step 4: Beak
black yarn: ch 2 and crochet into first ch, (or magic ring) 1sc, 1dc, 1sc, 1dc, join tog. Shape into a triangle, and use the tail to sew onto the face.

Image Notes

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 1. here's his beak once it's sewed onto the bottom portion of the black center part of his face. You may need to mess with the shape a bit to get it to look good.

step 5: feet
This is actually a base that includes feet. Using black yarn: 1: Ch 2, 6 sc in second chain from hook 2: 2 sc in each sc around (12 sts) 3: 2 sc in each sc around (24 sts) 4:
*1 sc, inc 1*, x 6 (36 sts) 5: ch2, turn. tc x 1, sc x 10, ch 2, tc x 1, sc x 1 6. ch1, turn. 4sc around foot, slip stitches across to other foot, sc around foot. Finish off, and use
the tail to sew onto the base of the body.

step 6: Wings
Wings, make two:
ch6, 2 tc in 2nd ch, tc x 4, ch 1, sc around the whole wing, finish off.
Use tail of yarn to sew onto body.

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step 7: Eyes
Sew eyes into place, either sew thread eyes or use beads. And you're finished! Depending on the tension, yours may look a little different.

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Comments
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PetBennett says: May 15, 2009. 3:21 PM REPLY

Crocheting is awesome. Penguins are awesome. That makes this DOUBLEY AWESOME! I probably sound like I have no grammar skills, WELL I DO!

kimberlybowyer says: Jan 23, 2009. 8:10 AM REPLY

I love your penguine. I know my sisters would love it too. you should try selling it. :) Its the cutest thing I have ever seen!!

Quilter Penguin says: Jul 11, 2008. 8:00 AM REPLY

The best amigurumi EVER! Absolutely adorable!!!

I tried to learn crochet during Christmas 2006 and made one scarf, then nothing...I have become inspired again in recent months when I saw some
amigurumi books! I will try this baby penguin next! Do you have any recommendations of beginner websites or books for someone new to the stitch names
and crochet/ amigurimi "lingo"?

Much of what I have seen in books assumes that people are already familiar with these terms & how to make certain stitches. I'm a quilter & penguin lover,
and I have GOT to make some of these amigurumi animals, especially penguins! I have even seen some interesting ones of people and inanimate objects.
Basically anything can be crocheted, I am beginning to see...

auschick says: Dec 29, 2008. 7:31 PM REPLY

I taught myself by watching clips on YouTube! Just search for the stitch you need to learn. My first project was a small toy from "Amigurumi!: Super
Happy Crochet Cute"

kendralc says: Jul 11, 2008. 8:34 AM REPLY

Thanks, I'm glad you like it!

I tend to research everything online that I want to do with crochet... that's how I learned to crochet amigurumi. There's a fantastic library of stitch tutorials
at http://www.freepatterns.com/content/content.html?content_cat_id=332&type_id=S that I love.

Planet June has some great tips, too, that will come in handy for the penguin. http://www.planetjune.com/blog/amigurumi-help/

Lizzio says: Dec 7, 2008. 8:14 PM REPLY

If I had one of those I would NEVER stop squeezing it!

So cute!

Parakeet Crazzzy says: Dec 12, 2008. 7:56 AM REPLY

yeah. me too.

cutekitten says: Dec 10, 2008. 1:45 PM REPLY

so cute

woosang says: Dec 4, 2008. 1:25 PM REPLY

AAAAAAAH! It sSO CUTE!!! I need to learn to crochet.. great work!

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 =SMART= says: Nov 18, 2008. 2:34 PM REPLY
awwww i want one !! :D

Lego man says: Mar 20, 2008. 9:08 PM REPLY

Darn! I wish I could crochet like that! Does anyone know where I can find a place that can teach you lots of techniques and shows me what the abbreviations
are, like sc or dec? also nice instructable!

Darkshot says: Feb 27, 2008. 11:07 PM REPLY

wish i could crochet.... i tryed once but never got the hang of it :P i'll probably show my mom and ask her if she will make a few, shes a EXPERT in
crocheting she been doin it for over 20 yrs i beleave

Loosewire; SOE Operative says: Jan 28, 2008. 8:24 AM REPLY

Wow!! That looks great!
I need to start a penguin family!!

Brennn10 says: Jan 26, 2008. 11:35 AM REPLY

Not much of a knitter/crocheter, but this is one of the coolest project I have seen. Nice work!

jessyratfink says: Jan 19, 2008. 8:17 AM REPLY

I have to show this page to one of my friends. She is OBSESSED with penguins and I know she'll start squealing as soon as she sees it. :P

GorillazMiko says: Jan 13, 2008. 10:03 AM REPLY

Great job! Looks very cute! You can post the results and stuff into a Slideshow, then you can enter it into the LionBrand Yarn challenge! Great job!

canida says: Jan 13, 2008. 9:17 AM REPLY

That's absolutely adorable!

The big question: do I make them for my Linux-geek friends, or for their toddlers? ;) I may just have to make lots!

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