How to Crochet Penguin Holder Free Pattern for Beginners

BySarah Maker

Welcome back to another delightful crochet project! Today, we have an absolutely adorable, wonderfully quirky, and perfectly charming amigurumi pattern for you to try: the sweetest Penguin Holder! If you love crafting beautiful handmade toys that perfectly capture classic plush charm while offering a beautifully detailed, lovable design to keep you engaged, this gorgeous little functional friend is going to be your next favorite project.

This fantastic amigurumi pattern is wonderfully adaptable and perfect for unforgettable handmade gifts, allowing you to whip up beautiful, lovable companions in no time that will be cherished as family keepsakes for years! While the instructions highlight a specific beautiful, vibrant look, you can easily adjust the color variations depending on the worsted weight yarn used—swap out classic penguin colors for magical brights, soft neutrals, or vibrant bold hues to create a whimsical, personalized plush! Grab your hooks, settle into your favorite crafting spot, and let’s dive into making this wonderfully cuddly, completely adorable crochet Penguin Holder!

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Skill Level

Intermediate beginner: comfortable with

  • Basic stitches (sc, hdc, dc, sl st)
  • Working in rounds and along both sides of foundation chains
  • Color changes mid-round
  • Increasing stitches
  • Back loop only stitches
  • Basic sewing and embroidery

Materials

  • Worsted or DK weight yarn in:
    • White (penguin face base)
    • Purple (main color for back piece and part of front)
    • Black (for embroidery and beak)
  • Crochet hook size 3.5 – 4.0 mm
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors
  • Stitch marker (optional)

Abbreviations

Abbreviation Stitch
ch Chain
sc Single crochet
hdc Half double crochet
dc Double crochet
sl st Slip stitch
inc Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
BLO Back loop only

Step-by-Step Pattern

Piece 1: Front (with Color Changes)

Foundation Chain

  • Chain 20 with white yarn.

Round 1

  • Skip the first chain.
  • In 2nd chain from hook: 1 increase (2 sc).
  • Work 17 sc along the chain.
  • Work 3 sc in last chain (to turn corner).
  • Along the other side of the chain, work 18 sc.
  • Join with slip stitch (= 40 stitches total).You NEED This Crochet Penguin Holder🐧 Easy Tutorial (Beginner Friendly) 3

Round 2

  • Ch 1.
  • Work 2 increases (4 sc total).
  • Work 8 sc.
  • Switch to purple yarn, work 1 sc.
  • Switch back to white yarn, work 8 sc.
  • 3 increases (6 sc).
  • Work 17 sc.
  • 1 increase (2 sc).
  • Join.You NEED This Crochet Penguin Holder🐧 Easy Tutorial (Beginner Friendly) 4

Round 3

  • Ch 1.
  • Repeat (1 sc, 1 inc) twice.
  • Work 7 sc.
  • Switch to purple yarn, work 3 sc.
  • Switch back to white, work 7 sc.
  • Repeat (1 sc, 1 inc) three times.
  • Work 18 sc.
  • 1 increase.
  • Join.

Round 4

  • Ch 1.
  • Repeat (2 sc, 1 inc) twice.
  • Work 7 sc.
  • Switch to purple yarn, work 3 sc.
  • Switch back to white, work 7 sc.
  • Repeat (2 sc, 1 inc) three times.
  • Work 19 sc.
  • 1 increase.
  • Join.

Round 5

  • Ch 1.
  • Repeat (3 sc, 1 inc) twice.
  • Work 6 sc.
  • Switch to purple yarn, work 5 sc.
  • Switch back to white, work 6 sc.
  • Repeat (3 sc, 1 inc) three times.
  • Work 20 sc.
  • 1 increase.
  • Join.

Round 6

  • Ch 1.
  • Repeat (4 sc, 1 inc) twice.
  • Work 5 sc.
  • Switch to purple yarn, work 7 sc.
  • Switch back to white, work 5 sc.
  • Repeat (4 sc, 1 inc) three times.
  • Work 21 sc.
  • 1 increase.
  • Join.

Round 7

  • Switch completely to purple yarn.
  • Ch 1.
  • Repeat (5 sc, 1 inc) twice.
  • Work 17 sc.
  • Repeat (5 sc, 1 inc) three times.
  • Work 22 sc.
  • 1 increase.
  • Join.

Round 8 (Face Shaping Round)

  • Ch 1.
  • Repeat (6 sc, 1 inc) twice.
  • Work 1 half double crochet (hdc).
  • Work 15 double crochets (dc).
  • Work 1 hdc.
  • Repeat (6 sc, 1 inc) twice.

Cheek section:

  • Work 1 hdc, 2 dc, 1 dc increase, 2 dc, 1 hdc (creates cheek puff).
  • Work 17 sc.

Second cheek section:

  • Repeat 1 hdc, 2 dc, 1 dc increase, 2 dc, 1 hdc.
  • Join and fasten off.You NEED This Crochet Penguin Holder🐧 Easy Tutorial (Beginner Friendly) 6

Face Details

Eyes

  • Use black yarn to embroider eyes on the front piece.
  • Stitch small white highlights inside the eyes for a lively look.

Beak

  • Make a magic ring.
  • Round 1: 10 sc into ring.
  • Round 2: 1 sc in each stitch around.
  • Fasten off.
  • Sew or glue the beak to the penguin’s face in an appropriate position.

Piece 2: Back Piece (Solid Purple)

  • Follow Rounds 1 through 8 exactly like the front piece, but crochet entirely with purple yarn, no color changes.
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Assembly & Sides

Joining Front and Back Pieces

  • Place front and back pieces together, right sides facing out.
  • Work 82 slip stitches (sl st) evenly through both layers around the edges to join securely.
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Creating Sides of Holder

  • Round 9: Chain 1.
  • Work single crochets in back loops only (BLO) around the edge.
  • Rounds 10 to 13: Chain 1, then work 1 sc in every stitch around (no increases or decreases).
  • Fasten off and weave in all yarn ends meticulously.You NEED This Crochet Penguin Holder🐧 Easy Tutorial (Beginner Friendly) 8

Finished Size

  • Approximately 14 cm (5.5 inches) wide.
  • Approximately 12 cm (4.7 inches) tall including side walls.
  • Fits most adult glasses or sunglasses securely.

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