Abbreviated Instructions
The complete Pip the Penguin pattern on one page.
Watch the full tutorial, or follow the abbreviated written pattern below.
New to crochet? The full step-by-step walkthrough, with a photo and video for every stage, starts on the Body page.
Note: This is the abbreviated version for crocheters with prior experience. Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated, use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round, and stitch counts are shown in parentheses ( ) at the end of each round.
What you’ll need
Everything is in your kit: purple, white and blue yarn; a 4.5 mm crochet hook; 2 safety eyes; stitch markers; a yarn needle; and polyester stuffing.
Abbreviations
MR = magic ring
sc = single crochet
inc = increase
dec = decrease
sl st = slip stitch
dc = double crochet
ch = chain
st(s) = stitch(es)
FO = fasten off
Not sure of a stitch? Each one has a short video at knothavenstore.com/tutorials.
Important: Safety eyes are a choking hazard and are not suitable for children under 3. Their backs lock on permanently, so check the placement before you push them all the way in.
Body (purple + white)
R1: MR, 7 sc (7)
R2: inc in each st (14)
R3: (sc, inc) x7 (21)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x7 (28)
R5: sc in each st (28)
R6: 10 purple sc, 2 white sc, 4 purple sc, 2 white sc, 10 purple sc (28)
R7: 9 purple sc, 4 white sc, 2 purple sc, 4 white sc, 9 purple sc (28)
R8: 10 purple sc, 3 white sc, 2 purple sc, 3 white sc, 10 purple sc (28)
R9-11: 9 purple sc, 10 white sc, 9 purple sc (28). Cut white yarn after R11.
R12: sc in each st using purple yarn (28). Insert safety eyes between R7-R8, 5-6 sts apart. Begin stuffing.
R13: (2 sc, dec) x7 (21)
R14: (sc, dec) x7 (14). Add more stuffing.
R15: dec around (7). FO, leave long tail. Close gap through front loops.
Nose (blue)
R1: MR, 4 sc (4). sl st to next st. FO, leave long tail for sewing.
Assembly: Fold Nose flat. Position centered between Eyes, between R7-R8. Sew securely to Body.
Wings (purple) - Make 2
R1: MR, 5 sc (5)
R2-3: sc in each st (5)
Shape Wing: Fold flat. Join with 2 sl st through both layers. FO, leave long tail for sewing.
Assembly: Position Wings between R8-R9, about 2 sts away from white Tummy section. Sew evenly onto both sides of Body.
Feet (blue) - Make 2
R1: MR, 8 sc (8). sl st to next st. FO, leave long tail for sewing.
Assembly: Position Feet underneath Body, about 2 sts apart, near front of Body. Sew securely to Body.
Bow (blue)
R1: ch 3. Work into the 3rd ch from hook: (dc, ch 2, sl st, ch 2, dc, ch 2, sl st). FO, leave long tail.
Shape Bow: Wrap yarn tail around center 3 times. Secure center with yarn needle.
Assembly: Position Bow above Eyes between R3-R4. Sew center only to keep Bow puffy.
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