I’m sharing a collection of 15 crochet penguin patterns in today’s roundup! This pattern collection includes softies; loveys, squares, and blankets; hats; a pillow; a coaster; and a gift basket. I’ve also linked up another collection with 22 more crochet penguin patterns!
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15+ Free Crochet Penguin Patterns
Did you know there are more than a dozen species of penguins? Most live in the Southern hemisphere and they can range from 15 inches tall up to 3 feet tall. These flightless birds are built to dive and swim, and can even reach speeds up to 15 miles per hour in the water! Climate change has had a particularly negative impact on the penguin species that live in Antartica and at least two species of penguins have a vulnerable or endangered conservation status. April 25 is World Penguin Day, a day to raise awareness of the challenges facing penguins. You can learn more and contribute to their preservation through the World Wildlife Fund. In this roundup, I’m sharing 15 fabulous and free crochet penguin patterns for all ages, plus links to 36 more free crochet, knitting, and sewing patterns for penguins!
- Osvaldo the Penguin by Underground Crafter: This beginner-friendly softie works up quickly in super bulky yarn and is ready to be hugged!
- Parker Penguin by The Loopy Lamb: Parker is 9.5” tall and made with faux fur yarn. The pattern includes a video with tips on crocheting animals with faux fur.
- Hatching Penguin Chick by Hooked by Kati: This adorable newborn penguin pattern is a designer spotlight on 3amgracedesigns. You can find more of Kati’s fabulous amigurumi designs on the Hooked by Kati website.
- Penguin Pouch by Snappy Tots: This small pouch can be used as gift wrap or to store favorite finds.
- Penguin Hat with Movable Ears by Nicki’s Homemade Crafts: This wings on this adorable penguin hat move when you pull on the earflaps.
- Penguin Squish by Moogly: This adorable softie is one of over a dozen free patterns for large softies in the squish collection.
- Cute Penguin Coaster by Divine Debris: The instructions for this tapestry crochet pattern are charted.
- Penguin Lovey by The Blue Elephants: This cute lovey is worked almost entirely in one piece, with just the beak attached at the end.
- Baby Penguin C2C Square by My Hobby is Crochet: This pattern is one of 29 free patterns in the Wildlife Graphghan collection.
- Penguin Pillow Pal by Underground Crafter: This whimsical sleepy penguin pillow has a heart, making it a perfect gift for Mother’s Day or Valentine’s Day!
- Penguin Gift Basket by Crafty Kitty Crochet: This cute basket does double duty as a portable gift container.
- Penguin Hat by The Stitchin’ Mommy: This pattern is available in a newborn size.
- Playful the Baby Penguin by Stitches n Scraps: Playful is one in a series of adorable baby animal patterns.
- Polar Bear & Penguin C2C Graphghan by Nana’s Crafty Home: This whimsical blanket in the popular corner-to-corner (C2C) crochet technique is made with two types of yarn to give the bear its cuddly texture.
- Cute Penguin Amigurumi by DIY Fluffies: This adorable penguin includes options for a hat and a flower applique. The pattern includes video tutorials.
Looking for more crochet penguin inspiration? Check out 36+ Free Handmade Penguin Patterns, including 22 free crochet patterns, 9 free knitting patterns, and 5 free sewing patterns.