This scuba diver penguin amigurumi is a fun and creative take on traditional crochet toys. Equipped with goggles and a snorkel, this penguin is ready for underwater adventures in your handmade collection.
Dive into Fun with a Penguin Amigurumi
Make your own aquatic explorer with this unique scuba diver penguin amigurumi perfect for sea lovers and crochet fans.
Skill level: Intermediate Finished size: Approx. 15–20 cm (6–8 inches) tall Yarn: DK or light worsted yarn (colors: black, white, teal, orange, grey) Hook: 2.5 mm (or size that suits your yarn) Other materials:
8 mm safety eyes
Fiberfill stuffing
Yarn needle
Stitch markers
Thin clear plastic or vinyl (optional, for inside goggles)
Small length of black pipe cleaner or embroidery thread (for snorkel mouthpiece)
Abbreviations (US terms):
MR – Magic Ring
SC – Single Crochet
INC – Increase
DEC – Decrease
CH – Chain
SL ST – Slip Stitch
BLO – Back Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off
Head + Body (Work in one piece – Start with Black)
MR, 6 SC [6]
INC x6 [12]
(SC, INC) x6 [18]
(2 SC, INC) x6 [24]
(3 SC, INC) x6 [30] 6–12. SC around [30] Change to Teal
(4 SC, INC) x6 [36] 14–18. SC around [36]
(4 SC, DEC) x6 [30]
(3 SC, DEC) x6 [24] Insert safety eyes between rows 9 and 10, approx. 6–7 stitches apart.
(2 SC, DEC) x6 [18] Stuff well
(SC, DEC) x6 [12]
DEC x6 [6] FO and close.
Belly Patch (White – Oval Flat Piece)
CH 6
SC in 2nd ch from hook and next 3, 3 SC in last, continue around: 3 SC, 2 SC in first [12]
INC, 3 SC, (INC x3), 3 SC, (INC x2) [18] FO, leave long tail. Sew to front center of body.
Wings (Make 2 – Black)
MR, 6 SC [6]
(SC, INC) x3 [9] 3–6. SC around [9] Flatten slightly, FO and leave tail to sew to sides.
Feet (Make 2 – Orange)
MR, 6 SC [6]
(SC, INC) x3 [9]
SC around [9]
(2 SC, DEC) x2, SC [7] FO and stuff lightly. Flatten and sew to bottom front of body.
Beak (Orange)
MR, 4 SC [4]
(SC, INC) x2 [6]
SC around [6] FO, stuff slightly and sew below the eyes.
Goggles Frame (Grey)
CH 26, join with SL ST to form a ring
SC around [26]
BLO: (SC, INC) x13 [39] FO and leave tail. Stretch gently and sew around the eyes, adjusting shape if needed.
Goggles Lens (Optional)
Cut small ovals of transparent plastic or use tulle/organza. Sew or glue to inside of goggles before attaching to head.
Snorkel (Grey with Black Tip)
CH 12
Starting from 2nd CH, SC back [11] FO, shape into snorkel and attach to one side of the goggles. (Optional: wrap bottom tip with black thread to mimic a mouthpiece.)
Assembly
Sew the belly patch to the front center of the body.
Attach wings on each side of the body.
Sew feet flat to the base.
Sew the beak under the eyes.
Attach the goggles gently around the eyes.
Position and sew the snorkel to the side of the head, attaching to the goggles.
Optional: Embroider eyebrows or blush with pink thread for expression.
