easy crochet penguin ornament free pattern

Dive into the festive spirit with our Easy crochet penguin ornament free pattern! This free crochet pattern helps you create an adorable mini penguin that’s perfect for adding a dash of cuteness to your Christmas decor.

Follow along to discover how to whip up this small, cute penguin decoration that will surely waddle its way into your heart this Christmas!

All About The easy crochet penguin ornament

Get ready to make a splash this holiday season with our Easy Crochet Penguin Ornament Free Pattern!

This cute penguin crochet pattern is not just free, but also super easy to follow, making it perfect for crafters of all skill levels.

This adorable festive penguin doesn’t have to be just a tree ornament, you could add it to a keychain, or leave it as a little plushie to gift to friends and family.

In this free and easy crochet tutorial, you’ll learn how to create this small and playful penguin ornament step-by-step, whether you’re looking to DIY your holiday decor or just want to crochet a little gift.

Why You’ll Love the easy crochet penguin ornament free pattern

• Part of the 2024 Christmas Ornament CAL
• Easy skill level
• Free crochet pattern with the option to upgrade
• Uses DK or light worsted, weight 3 yarn
• Good for using up leftover scrap yarn
• No toy stuffing needed

Crochet pattern information

Supplies

• 4mm crochet hook
• DK weight yarn
• Scissors
• Sewing needle
• 10mm Safety eyes
• Stitch marker
• Black embroidery thread

Yarn

• Weight – DK / Light Worsted/ #3
• Brand – Stylecraft Squeeze Me DK
• A – White
• B – Black
• C – Yellow
• D – Pink
• E – Red
• Total: 24 yards

Gauge

• 4mm hook: 2″ x 2″ swatch = 4 rows of 7 dc

Finished Size

• Height 10cm x Width 7cm

Pattern Notes

• Chains and finishing slip stitches are not included in the stitch count
• The last numbers in brackets are the total number of stitches in the round
• Stitches separated with a comma are to be made in separate spaces. eg. (sc, 2sc) would mean sc in first stitch then 2sc in next stitch
• Change color while completing the previous stitch.
• Always start in same stitch as slip stitch
• If you have trouble using the MR with fluffy yarn, try making a separate MR with acrylic yarn.

Abbreviations

USA Terminology (UK Translation)

• ch – Chain
• dc – Double crochet
• 2dc – 2 dc in 1 space (increase)
• dc2tog – dc 2 together (decrease)
• MR – Magic ring
• R – Round / Row
• sc – Single crochet
• 2sc – 2 sc in 1 space (increase)
• sc2tog – sc 2 together (decrease)
• sl st – Slip stitch
• st/sts – Stitch/Stitches

Skill Level

Easy

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free crochet pattern : Penguin Ornament

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Penguin (Front)

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Round 1

• Make a MR with White (A) yarn & ch x 2
• White (A): dc x 5
• Black (B): dc x 2
• White (A): dc x 3
• sl st to first st & ch x 2
• (10 sts)

Round 2

• White (A): 2dc x 5
• Black (B): 2dc x 2
• White (A): 2dc x 3
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (20 sts) *Premium pattern has image here*

Round 3

• Black (B): sc x 1
• White (A): 2sc x 2
• Black (B): sc x 1, [(2sc, sc) 8 times]
• sl st to first st & ch x 2
• (30 sts) *Premium pattern has image here*

Row 4

• Black (B): dc x 1
• White (A): 2dc, dc x 2, 2dc
• Black (B): dc x 1
• ch x 2 & turn
• (8 sts) *Premium pattern has image here*

Row 5

• Black (B): dc + ch x 2 + sl st + ch x 2 + dc all in first st
• White (A): dc x 1, dc2tog x 2, dc x 1
• Black (B): dc x 1 & add a stitch marker, then in the same space: ch x 2 + sl st + ch x 2 + dc + ch x 2 + sl st
• Fasten off both colors
• (8 sts) *Premium pattern has image here*

Row 6

• Attach Black (B) yarn to the stitch marker position from R5
• sc2tog x 3
• ch x 1 & turn
• (3 sts) *Premium pattern has image here*

Row 7

• sc + dc + sc in first st
• sl st in next st
• sc + dc + sc in last st
• Fasten off & weave in ends
• (6 sts) *Premium pattern has image here*

Face

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Eyes

• Attach the safety eyes between R1 & R2, either side of the MR
• *Premium pattern has image here*

Nose

• Use Yellow (C) yarn, and sew a nose over the MR

Cheeks

• Use Pink (D) yarn, and sew cheeks under the eyes, on the edge of R2

Mouth

• Use black thread to sew a mouth over R2, align with the inside edges of the eyes
• *Premium pattern has image here*

Penguin (Back)

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Round 1

• Use Black (B) yarn
• In a MR, ch x 2, dc x 10
• sl st to first st & ch x 2
• (10 sts)

Round 2

• 2dc x 10
• sl st to first st & ch x 1
• (20 sts)

Round 3

• (2sc, sc) 10 times
• sl st to first st & ch x 2
• (30 sts)

Row 4

• dc x 1, 2dc, dc x 2, 2dc, dc x 1
• ch x 2 & turn
• (8 sts)

Row 5

• In first st: dc + ch x 2 + sl st + ch x 2 + dc
• In next sts: dc x 1, dc2tog x 2, dc x 1
• In last st: dc x 1 & add a stitch marker, ch x 2 + sl st + ch x 2 + dc + ch x 2 + sl st
• Fasten off
• (8 sts)

Row 6

• Attach Black (B) yarn to the stitch marker position from R5
• sc2tog x 3
• ch x 1 & turn
• (3 sts)

Row 7

• sc + dc + sc in first st
• sl st in next st
• sc + dc + sc in last st
• Fasten off & leave tail for sewing
• (6 sts) *Premium pattern has image here*

Assembly

• Place the front and back pieces together, wrong sides facing
• Use Black (B) yarn & sew together

Bow

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Row 1

• Use Red (E) yarn
• ch x 3, 2dc in first ch, ch x 2, sl st in first ch
• ch x 3, 2dc in first ch, ch x 2, sl st in first ch
• Sew center of bow to the left of the head
• *Premium pattern has 4 images here*

Finishing Touches

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• Run some Black (B) yarn under the stitches on R3 and R6 to tidy the edges
• Use Yellow (C) yarn to add a hanging loop to the top of the penguin
• *Premium pattern has 2 images here*

Published: November 8, 2024 | Last Updated: June 10, 2026