Penguin

"The very first amigurumi toy I made was a penguin. With this easy beginner pattern, perhaps the very first amigurumi you make will be a penguin too! If you use aran-weight yarn and a 4.0mm hook, the penguin will come out to 3.5 in (8.9 cm) tall. But you can use any hook and yarn size you want – the penguin will just grow smaller or larger with you. It's written in US terminology and crocheted in the round."

Difficulty LevelBeginner

Crochet HookG/6 or 4 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Finished Size3.5 in (8.9 cm) tall

Materials List

• 4.0mm crochet hook
• Stitch marker
• Tapestry needle
• 2 10mm safety eyes
• Poly-fil stuffing
• Red Heart Super Saver Yarn Turqua, 26 yds
• Red Heart Super Saver Yarn White, 2 yds
• Red Heart Super Saver Yarn Bright Yellow, 1.5 yds