Round Plush Penguin

By Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!"

     For those who love cute things, this adorable Penguin is the perfect size to hold on your palm or attach to your bag as a keychain and be your traveling companion. You can also make a small blanket and attach him to make a lovey for your little one.

SIZE/MEASUREMENTS
approx. 3.5"height x 4"length

MATERIALS
*Crochet hook size: 3.5mm (E)
*Worsted Weight Yarn: Black (45yds) & Gold (8yds)
*Stitch Markers to mark your rounds
*Felt: Black & White
*Fiberfill
*Tapestry Needle
*Matching Thread
*Hot Glue
*Pipe Cleaner (optional)
*Makeup Blush & Q-tip (optional)

PATTERN NOTES - must-read...
 Numbers in ( ) at the end of each round/row indicate the total number of stitches.
 Always use stitch markers to mark your rounds.
 There's no need to sl st and/or ch when going to the next round unless stated to do so.
 Always do the 1st stitch where you slip stitch from the previous round.
 The chain, in the beginning, does NOT count as one stitch unless stated otherwise.
 You slip stitch on the first sc, not on top of the chain 1.

HEAD/BODY with black
  Rnd 1: 6sc in magic ring (6)
  Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around (12)
  Rnd 3: sc in next st, 2sc in next st around (18)
  Rnd 4: sc in next 2 sts, 2sc in next st around (24)
  Rnd 5: sc in next 3 sts, 2sc in next st around (30)
  Rnd 6: sc in next 4 sts, 2sc in next st around (36)
  Rnd 7: sc in next 11 sts, 2sc in next st around (39)
  Rnd 8-16: sc in each st around (39)
  Rnd 17: sc in next 11 sts, sc2tog around (36)
  Rnd 18: sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog around (30)
  Rnd 19: sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog around (24)
Start stuffing the head/body moderately firm.
  Rnd 20: sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog around (18)
  Rnd 21: sc in next st, sc2tog around (12)
  Rnd 22: sc2tog around (6)
F/O and leave a tail for closing. Add any bits of stuffing need it to finish shaping the head/body. Weave in the tail through the final round and draw up tight to close. Secure and weave in the ends.

FLIPPERS with black; make 2
  Rnd 1: 4sc in magic ring (4)
  Rnd 2: sc in next st, 2sc in next st (6)
  Rnd 3: sc in next 2 sts, 2sc in next st (8)
  Rnd 4: sc in each st around (8)
  Rnd 5: sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts (7)
  Rnd 6: sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts (6)
  Rnd 7: sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts (5)
  Rnd 8: sc in next st, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts (4)
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.

FEET with gold; make 2
  Rnd 1: 6sc in magic ring (6)
  Rnd 2: 3sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts around (10)
  Rnd 3: sc in each st around (10)
There is no need to stuff the feet.
  Row 1: flatten to match up the stitches and *sc in next st, ch2, sl st into 2nd ch, sc in same st, sl st in next st* repeat from * to * 1 more time, sc in last st, ch2, sl st into 2nd st, sc in same st
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.

BEAK with gold
  Rnd 1: 4sc in magic ring (4)
  Rnd 2: 3sc in next st, sc in next st around (8)
  Rnd 3-4: sc in each st around (8)
  Rnd 5: sl st in next 2 sts to give it an even finish
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.


ASSEMBLE
     I recommend pinning the pieces in place before sewing them to make sure you have them in the position you like best before sewing. (Most people like to use the yarn at the end of the finished pieces to sew them in place, but I personally like to use matching thread).
     TIP...For anything that I’m going to be using felt, I like to first sketch it out on a white paper and make a stencil of what I need. Then cut it out. Then tape the stencil to the felt and cut it out.
     FEET...try to find the position you like best. I place mine between round 20 and 21; approx. .50" apart. Only sew the 2 first rounds from the feet to the body.

     FLIPPERS...there is no need to stuff them, but you can place a pipe cleaner inside, so you will be able to move the flipper around. The side where we did the increases will be facing the back. Align them with the feet and place them on round 13. Only sew the top portion leaving the rest of the flipper unsew so he can flap around.

     SPOT...using white felt make an "apple-shaped" and place it in the center of the body.
 Just a little tip...if you are gluing your piece in place only place glue around the outer, not all-around cause it would make it difficult for you to sew the beak in place.

     BEAK...there is no need to stuff it simply flatten it out. Place it between round 13 and 14 in the center of our white spot. Tip...I used a ruler and pins to guide me in finding the correct spot.

     EYES...with black felt make 2 circles and with white make 2 much smaller circles. Place the black eyes between round 9 and 10; approx .75" apart. The white circles will be placed on the upper part of the black eyes.

     BLUSH...using pink embroidery floss or thread, embroider a line underneath the eye for the blush. You can also use pink felt and make a tiny circle or you can use makeup blush and apply some using a q-tip.

GLOSSARY:

ch/s:chain/s || sc: single crochet || hdc: half double crochet || sl st: slip stitch || st/s: stitch/es
sc2tog: single crochet 2 stitches together || rnd: round || f/o: finish off

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- Janet

This pattern is an original pattern by Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!" (November 2020). Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint/repost it on your site. You may print and keep a copy for your own personal use. Please do not resell or distribute it.