Penny the Penguin is Mr. Blueberrys little cousin! She’s super excited for christmas and would like you to try her easy pattern so she can experience the holidays with you!

Who else is excited for Christmas? Growing up, we didn’t really celebrate christmas but I loved looking through the window at all the pretty lights around the neighbourhood. There’s just something so magical about those twinkling lights that is so dreamy.

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Skill level: Beginner

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Supplies needed:

:: Medium(4) weight yarn (I used Red Heart Soft Yarn)

:: 5 mm crochet hook

:: 12 mm Safety Eyes

:: Yarn needle

:: Stitch Markers

Crochet Terminology:

Check out our Crochet Terminology Chart for everything you need to know before you get started.

Main Body Shape:

Rnd 1: start with a magic circle (6sc)

Rnd 2: INC in all 6 stitches (12sc)

Rnd 3: SC in the next st, INC, Repeat 6 times (18sc)

Rnd 4: SC in the next 2 st, INC, Repeat 6 times (24sc)

Rnd 5: SC in the next 3 st, INC, Repeat 6 times (30sc)

Rnd 6: SC in the next 4 st, INC, Repeat 6 times (36sc)

Rnd 7 - 24: SC in the next 17 rows

Rnd 25: SC in the next 4 st, INV DEC, Repeat 6 times (30sc)

Rnd 26: SC in the next 3 st, INV DEC, Repeat 6 times (24sc)

Rnd 27: SC in the next 2 st, INV DEC, Repeat 6 times (18sc)

Rnd 28: SC in the next st, INV DEC, Repeat 6 times (12sc)

Rnd 29: INV DEC in all 6 stitches (6sc)

Finish with sewing the opening closed

Make sure you attach the eyes and put in the stuffing before closing up the main body. I attach my eyes around Rnd 22 with 6 stitches in between

Belly:

Rnd 1: start with a magic circle (6sc)

Rnd 2: INC in all 6 stitches (12sc)

Rnd 3: SC in the next st, INC, Repeat 6 times (18sc)

Rnd 4: SC in the next 2 st, INC, Repeat 6 times (24sc)

Rnd 5: SC in the next 3 st, INC, Repeat 6 times (30sc) finish with a SLST

Arms x2:

Rnd 1: start with a magic circle (6sc)

Rnd 2: INC in all 6 stitches (12sc)

Rnd 3: SC in the next 2 rows

Rnd 4: SC in the next st, INV DEC, Repeat 6 times (6sc)

Rnd 5: SC in the next 2 rows, finish with a SLST

Beak:

Rnd 1: start with a magic circle (6sc)

Rnd 2: INC in all 6 stitches (12sc)

Rnd 3: SC in the next st, INV DEC, Repeat 6 times (6sc) Finish with 1 SLST.

Scarf:

Step 1: Chain 47 sts

Step 2: HDC starting from the 3rd chain from hook. (The 2 chains that you skip in the beginning provide the height needed for a HDC)

Step 3: Repeat Step 2 until the end but continue from the chain beside your first HDC do not skip chains.

Wrapping Up:

Time to sew all your parts together! I sewed the beak on the 2nd row beneath the eyes, The belly, 2 rows beneath the beak and if you look at the photos, the belly wraps underneath a little bit. The arms are on the same row as the top of the belly so it’s an easy guide to follow.

For the scarf, wrap the scarf around Penny and find where the scarf overlaps, take it off and sew a little notch to keep the ends together. You can leave it like that so it’s easily removable or you can sew it around Penny for a more permanent fix.

Penny measures approx. 3”W x 5”H

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I hope Penny makes your holidays a little bit brighter! Make sure to tag me on Instagram @illuminecreative or Facebook with your finished pieces, I’d love to see them!

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xo

Carmen

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