Brian the Penguin Amigurumi Pattern

Brian is a friendly little penguin who dreamed of bright colors and the warmth of friendship, and he is a lovely beginner project. His round cream body is covered with a colorful coat that you crochet in a separate piece, and he has a yellow beak, little feet and flippers. The finished penguin is about 5 inches tall when made with a 2.5 mm hook and DK yarn.

A 9-page beginner pattern for a 5 inch amigurumi penguin with a coat, written in US terms.

What's included

• A 9-page PDF with photos of the finished penguin
• Round-by-round instructions for the coat, beak, body, flippers and feet
• A construction page that shows how to place the coat, the feet and the flippers
• Notes on yarn choice, with a tip to use the same brand of yarn for the body and the coat
• Tips for embroidering the eyebrows and the cheeks
• An abbreviations list (ch, MR, st, ss, sc, sc inc, sc dec, BLO, FLO)
• Skill level: Beginner

Display and gift ideas

Sit him on a shelf, in a nursery or with a ball of yarn. He makes a cute small gift.

Who this pattern is for

This pattern is for beginners who know how to crochet in the round and use increases and decreases.

Tips for making it

• Use yarn of the same brand for the body and the coat so that the coat fits.
• Stuff the body so that it keeps the shape, and try the coat on before you finish.
• Embroider the eyebrows with black thread over the eyes, as shown.

Why you'll love this pattern

Brian is a small, quick project, with clear instructions and a fun character.

For personal use. Please don't share or resell the PDF. No physical item is included.