Crochet Penguin With Removable Scarf, 20 cm Handmade Soft Toy

This crochet penguin is a round standing bird with a white front, short flippers and a little scarf that comes off. It is about 20 cm tall and the scarf is made in a colour you choose. People buy it as a winter present, as a desk companion, and for children who want something that stands up on a shelf.

How your crochet penguin is made

The body and head are crocheted as one piece from the top down, which is what keeps the shape smooth with no neck seam. The white front is worked in as part of the same fabric rather than sewn on as a patch, so the edge stays flat.

1. Choose the scarf colour. Any single shade, or two colours in stripes.
2. Choose the eyes. Safety eyes as standard, embroidered for a younger child.
3. Add a name. We embroider it along the end of the scarf, free of charge.

Why it stands up on its own

The base is wide and flat and the body is stuffed firmly at the bottom and softly at the top, so the weight sits low. That is why the crochet penguin stands on a shelf, a windowsill or a desk without leaning on anything. The feet are sewn forward as a small ledge rather than hanging below, so there is nothing to snap off.

Cotton gives the white front a crisp line against the dark body, which is the detail that makes a penguin read as a penguin. It also washes well and dries back to the same shape. The scarf is worked in a simple rib that stretches enough to go on and off without stretching out of shape.

Crochet penguin specification

Made to order and shipped worldwide

Each bird takes 5-10 working days to crochet before it is posted. Every parcel is tracked, and you can follow it on our order tracking page.

Care

Take the scarf off first and wash the two pieces separately. Hand wash your crochet penguin in cool water with a mild soap, press the water out in a towel, reshape the body and air dry it standing up, away from direct sunlight. The amigurumi care guide explains the method.

Questions people ask

Can the crochet penguin be made in grey or blue?

Yes. A soft grey body with a cream front is a common request, and it costs the same as the standard colours.

Will it fall over?

It should not. The weight is low and the base is flat. On a deep pile rug it will lean, like anything else with a flat base.

Is it ready in time for Christmas?

If you order with enough time for making and postage, yes. Our crochet Christmas gift guide sets out sensible cut-off dates.

Do you make a larger one?

We can work it at about 30 cm on request. Message us through Facebook Messenger and we will quote before you order.

For more standing pieces in the same size as this crochet penguin, have a look at our stuffed crochet animals.