Description

Penguin Toy – 1970s Crochet Pattern: Instant PDF Download

Size: 11¾” (30 cm) in height

There’s something irresistibly charming about a vintage crochet penguin toy, and this 1970s pattern captures it perfectly. Built up in double crochet from soft sport/baby yarn, this stuffed penguin pattern stands upright with a rounded tummy, tucked-in wings, and a sweet felt beak — a classic crochet toy pattern that’s ideal for nursery decor, a handmade baby gift, or building out a shelf of retro crochet animals. Kids and collectors alike fall for that wide-eyed, waddling personality.

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Design & Construction Details

Skill Level: Intermediate.
Construction: Body pieces (left side, right side, front insert, back insert) worked flat in rows of double crochet, then joined; wings worked in two colors and joined together; base worked in the round; head worked in two shaped pieces and stuffed separately.
Finished Measurements: 11¾” (30 cm) in height.
Pattern Style: Written in standard UK crochet terms, with a felt-cutting graph included for the feet and fish.
Stitches: Chain, double crochet, increase, decrease (both fully defined in the pattern’s abbreviations).

Recommended Materials & Tools

Yarn: Sport/baby weight — approximately 4 balls (50 g each) Main Color, 1 ball Contrasting Color.
Substitute yarn: Standard modern sport/baby weight yarn such as Debbie Bliss Eco Baby or Cascade Yarns Botanika.
Crochet Hook Size: US G / 4.00 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge).
Notions: Polyester filling, felt for the beak, eyes, feet, and fish, tapestry needle for sewing seams.
Gauge: 19½ dc and 23½ rows = 4″ (10 cm) over dc fabric.

This is a digitally restored PDF crochet pattern

Simply click the download link above to receive an instant, easy-to-read PDF. The pattern is clearly written with complete instructions and measurements, ready to print.