Learn to crochet this quick, cute NO SEW Jelly Bean Penguin with this step-by-step amigurumi crochet pattern!
This adorable little penguin free crochet pattern is just over 3.5 inches and works up in under 1 hour! Perfect for craft markets, gifts, decor and more! Crochet for anyone on your gift list. The possibilities are endless.
Free Crochet Penguin Pattern – The Yarn!
The Jelly Bean Penguin is shown using Hobbii Honey Bunny (similar to Premier Parfait Chunky), (light super bulky (6)). This yarn works up beautifully creating a super cuddly friend.
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Feel free to experiment with your favourite Amigurumi yarns as well! Check out this post for some guidelines on how.
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Here’s what you’ll love about this free crochet penguin pattern
- Quick and Easy: Complete this project in under an hour, making it a perfect weekend craft or last-minute gift idea.
- No-Sew Construction: Save time and frustration with this no-sew design. All pieces are crocheted and assembled directly onto the body.
- Adorable Design: This pretty penguin features a plump body, cute little wings, and a sweet expression that’s sure to melt hearts.
- Customizable: Experiment with different yarn colours to make use of your scrap yarn or to create a penguin that’s modern and a little different!
- Free Video Tutorial: A comprehensive video tutorial walks you through every step of the crocheting process, making it easy for beginners to follow along.
All About the Free ‘Jelly Bean’ Penguin Crochet Pattern!
- A list of materials you’ll need, including yarn recommendations and safety eye options.
- Clear and concise crochet instructions with easy-to-follow abbreviations.
- Links to helpful video tutorials for specific techniques like creating a magic ring, lining up wings, and embroidering details.
- Tips and tricks to ensure your penguin turns out perfect.
This pattern also includes a Full Video Tutorial!
The 5-in-1 Jelly Bean Bird Collection!
Bonus! This no sew crochet penguin pattern is part of the 5-in-1 Jelly Bean Bird Pattern Collection, which includes instructions for creating a baby chick, chicken, mallard duck, flamingo, and penguin!
Allll this cuteness is available NOW, in the 5-in-1 Jelly Bean Bird Pattern. This pattern includes instructions to create the Baby Chick, Chicken, Mallard Duck, Flamingo and Penguin!
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What you will need to make your No Sew Jelly Bean Penguin Free Crochet Pattern
Abbreviations:
| Bobble st | Bobble Stitch |
| BLO | back loop only |
| ch | chain |
| dc | double crochet |
| FLO | front loop only |
| sc | single crochet |
| scdec | single crochet decrease |
| ss | slip stitch |
| st(s) | stich(es) |
| *to* | repeat the sequence between the ** the number of times indicated |
| YO | Yarn Over |
Special Stitches & Techniques:
Full Video Tutorial – https://youtu.be/evwjFHCcbz4
Bobble Stitch – *YO, insert hook into indicated st, YO, pull up loop, YO, pull through 2 loops on hook* 5 times, YO, pull through all 6 loops on hook. https://youtu.be/BJEKnNvGcp0
Magic ring – https://youtu.be/s3xHu-fmQ6k
Lining Up Wings – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWUhRreGpn4&t=877s
Embroider on the Beak – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWUhRreGpn4&t=2919s
Embroider Sleepy Eyes – https://youtu.be/-peicAvqfew
Notes:
- #sc, eg. (2sc, 3sc, etc) shows the number of scs to be completed in the indicated st
- Sts listed between brackets are all worked in the same st, eg. (hdc, dc)
- I highly recommend using a stitch marker to help keep track of the rounds for the body/head
Recommended Sequence for the No Sew Penguin Free Crochet Pattern:
It is highly recommended to complete the No Sew Jelly Bean Penguin pattern in the order the pattern is written.
Start your Jelly Bean Penguin Free Crochet Pattern:
Main Colour – Silver and Black (12 yards)
Accent Colours – White and Gold (Gold Dust) (small amount of each)
Crochet Penguin Wings (make 2): The wings are worked in 1 Row with the 2 ends used to tie the wings in place after they are crocheted on.
Using Silver, leave a 6 inch starting tail, ch 3
Row 1: 3dc into the 3rd ch from the hook (starting ch), ch2, ss into same ch (starting ch) (3)
Mark the starting chain with a stitch marker to help with crocheting the wing on. End off, leaving a 6 inch tail.
Crochet Penguin Body/Head: The body and head are worked in one piece from the bottom up in continuous round
Using Silver, create a Magic Ring
Round 1: 6sc in the ring (6)
Round 2: *2sc* 6 times (12)
Round 3: *sc in the next, 2sc* 6 times (18)
Round 4: sc, change to Black, bobble st, change to Silver sc in the next 5 sts, change to Black, bobble st, change to Silver sc in the next 10 sts (18)
Round 5: *sc in the next 4 sts, scdec* 3 times (15)
Rounds 6-7: sc in each st (15)
| Round 8: Adding Wings: Lining Up Wings – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWUhRreGpn4&t=877s Place the animal down on a hard surface with the body face ‘up’ and the feet facing you. Locate the 7 centre front sts and mark them with a stitch marker (the wings will be placed on either side of these sts). Locate the far right marked st. Count over 1 st to the right of it, if this is not the next unworked st of the body, crochet over to this stitch. (If left handed you will locate the left st and count over 1 st to the left). Place the first wing in front of the body to the right of the marked sts (left if you’re left handed). Working through both pieces (beginning with the marked starting chain of the wing and the next unworked st on the body), sc. Working through the body only, scdec, sc in the next 3 sts, scdec, (these are your marked sts). Place the second wing in front of your work (body). Working through both pieces, sc in the next st, working through the body only, sc in the next 2 sts, scdec, sc in the next 2 sts (12). change to Black After completing the round, pull the tails into the body on either side of the stitch used to attach the wings. Tie the tails together on the inside of the body. |   |
Round 9: *2sc* 12 times (24)
Round 10: Black – sc in the next 2 sts, White – sc in the next 10 sts, Black – sc in the next 12sts (24)
Round 11: Black – sc in the next 2 sts, White – sc in the next 10 sts, Black – sc in the next 12 sts (24)
Round 12: Black – sc in the next 2 sts, White – sc in the next 4 sts, Black – sc in the next 2 sts, White – sc in the next 4 sts, Black – sc in the next 12 sts (24)
Round 13: Black – sc in the next 2 sts, White – sc in the next st, scdec, sc in next st, Black – sc in the next 2 sts, White – sc in the next st, scdec, sc in the next st, Black – sc in the next 6 sts, scdec, sc in the next 4 sts (21)
Round 14: Black – sc in the next 2 sts, White – sc in the next 2 sts, Black – sc in the next st, scdec, sc in the next st, White – sc in the next 2 sts, Black – sc in the next 2 sts, scdec, sc in the next 5 sts, scdec (18)
Round 15: *sc in the next 4 sts, scdec* 3 times (15)
| Adding Eyes: If using safety eyes, place 6 sts apart on Round 12 of the body/head. Begin Stuffing. | |
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Round 16: *sc in the next 3 sts, scdec* 3 times (12)
Finish stuffing
Round 17: *scdec* 6 times (6)
(optional making the tuft of hair)
Round 18: working in the FLO *ch4, ss in the next 2 sts* 3 times (3 tufts)
End off leaving a 6 inch tail, cinch the last 6 sts together using the BLO of Round 17 and weave in the end.
| Crochet Penguin Beak: Using Gold, insert your needle horizontally 1 round down from eyes under 3 sts. (Note – to make it centred you may need to insert needle in the middle of the sts as shown). Repeat 4-5 times though the same set of holes. Tie off and weave in ends. Follow video for embroidering the beak.. Crocheting on the Beak – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWUhRreGpn4&t=2919s |   |
Congratulations!
You have now completed your No-Sew Jelly Bean Free Crochet Penguin Pattern.
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