Penguin Buddy Knit Pattern
Isn't this little Penguin Buddy Knit Pattern a cute winter companion? My boys have been asking to keep these penguins for themselves ever since I crafted them up. I think they might find them under the tree this year as their gift from mommy. You don't have to be little to enjoy this knit penguin stuffy! He is cute for holiday decor or to just have around. And of course, I think he makes a great gift for all ages.
Supplies for the Penguin Buddy Knit Pattern:
• Size US 3 (3.25 mm) dpn or circular needles
• Removable stitch markers if needed
• Yarn needle to weave in ends
• Fiberfill or stuffing
• Stitch holder or scrap yarn
Yarn:
Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek DK Yarn
in colorways:
Ivory
Cedar
Linen
Dijon
Yarn substitutions (check gauge):
• Bernat Baby Sport
• Paintbox Yarns Baby DK
• Plymouth Yarn Deambaby DK
Skill Level:
• Advanced Beginner
Measurements:
Penguin stands about 7.5” (19 cm) tall
Abbreviations:
• BO- Bind Off
• CO- Cast On
• k- knit
• k2tog – knit two stitches together
• kfb – knit 1 into the front and back of stitch
• M1R- Make 1 Stitch Right
• M1L- Make 1 Stitch Left
• st(s) – stitch(es)
Yardage:
• 125 yards (115 m)
Gauge:
• 26 sts and 36 rows = 4” (10 cm)
in stockinette stitch
Notes for the Penguin Buddy Knit Pattern:
-This buddy is worked in pieces and then hand sewn together.
M1R (Make 1 Right): pick up the bar between the last stitch you knit and the one you’re about to knit, bringing the needle from the back to the front. Then knit into the front of this stitch.
M1L (Make 1 Left): pick up the bar between the stitch you knit and the one you’re about to knit, bringing the needle from front to back. Then knit into the back of the stitch.
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Penguin Assembly:
Using a yarn needle and black yarn, sew the headpiece onto the penguin head.
Next, sew the head to the body.
Then attach arms, feet, and beak. Use pins to put in place if helpful.
For the eyes, use black yarn to stitch a U, or upside-down U, and small eyelashes.
Newborn Penguin Knit Outfit
I got my start as a designer in the photography prop industry. It was soon after I had my first son I was loving anything newborn-related. By the time I had my second son I had such a passion for newborn photography that I became a newborn photographer. While I no longer take photography clients, I still enjoy designing newborn props. It's also nostalgia for when mine were so little. If I could reverse time I would totally put my own boys in this cuddly Newborn Penguin Knit Outfit outfit.
Supplies for the Newborn Penguin Knit Outfit
Size US 3 (3.25 mm) & US 7 (4.5 mm) dnp or circular needles
• Removable stitch markers if needed
• Size US G (4.5 mm) crochet hook for ties
Yarn:
Yarn Bee Soft & Sleek DK Yarn in colorways: Ivory, Cedar, Linen, Dijon
Yarn substitutions (check gauge):
• Bernat Baby Sport
• Paintbox Yarns Baby DK
• Plymouth Yarn Deambaby DK
Skill Level:
• Advanced Beginner
Measurements:
Bonnet Depth 5” (13 cm)
Bonnet Height 5.5” (14 cm)
Wrap Length 60” (152 cm)
Wrap Width 12” (30 cm)
Abbreviations:
• BO- Bind Off
• CO- Cast On
• k- knit
• k2tog – knit two stitches together
• kfb – knit 1 into the front and back of stitch
• M1R- Make 1 Stitch Right
• M1L- Make 1 Stitch Left
• st(s) – stitch(es)
Yardage:
• 125 yards (115 m) for Bonnet
• 450 yards (412 m) for Each Wrap
Gauge:
• 26 sts and 36 rows = 4” (10 cm)
in stockinette stitch
Notes for the Newborn Penguin Knit Outfit:
-This bonnet is worked in pieces and then hand sewn together.
-An alternative to knitting the wraps is to purchase a stretchy knit fabric 12 inches wide and 60 inches long.
M1R (Make 1 Right): pick up the bar between the last stitch you knit and the one you’re about to knit, bringing the needle from the back to the front. Then knit into the front of this stitch.
M1L (Make 1 Left): pick up the bar between the stitch you knit and the one you’re about to knit, bringing the needle from front to back. Then knit into the back of the stitch.
Newborn Penguin Knit Outfit Instructions
Penguin Bonnet Ivory
Row | Description | Stitch Count |
1 | With Ivory yarn and US 3 (3.25 mm) needles, CO 68. | 68 |
2-38 | Knit stockinette (purl even rows, knit odd rows) in each stitch across. | 68 |
Round39 | Working in the round:*k2tog, k15*; repeat from * to * around. | 64 |
40 | *k2tog, k6*; repeat from * to * around. | 56 |
41 | *k2tog, k5*; repeat from * to * around. | 48 |
42 | *k2tog, k4*; repeat from * to * around. | 40 |
43 | *k2tog, k3*; repeat from * to * around. | 32 |
44 | *k2tog, k2*; repeat from * to * around. | 24 |
45 | *k2tog, k1*; repeat from * to * around.Fasten off and use tail end to weave through remaining stitches and close hole. Weave in ends. | 16 |
Penguin Bonnet Cedar Overlay
Row | Description | StitchCount |
1 | With Cedar yarn and US 3 (3.25 mm) needles, CO 14. | 14 |
2 | Knit in each stitch across. | 14 |
3 | Purl in each stitch across. | 14 |
4 | K1, M1R, knit until one stitch remains, M1L, k1. | 16 |
5 | Purl in each stitch across. | 16 |
6-57 | Repeat rows 4-5 until stitch count is 68. Then bind off knitwise. | 68 |
Attaching Cedar Overlay to Ivory Bonnet
I find it’s easier to sew the ivory and cedar bonnet pieces together by placing them onto a small ball. Line up the back base of bonnets together and pin it into place. Pull the front edges together and pin them in place at the top center. Using a yarn needle and cedar yarn, sew the cedar bonnet headpiece onto the ivory bonnet piece.
Beak
Round | Description | Stitch Count |
1 | With Dijon/Yellow yarn CO 28 and work in the round with magic loop or dpn method. | 28 |
2 | Knit in each stitch around. | 28 |
3 | *K2tog, k5; repeat * around. | 24 |
4 | Knit in each stitch around. | 24 |
5 | *K2tog, k4; repeat * around. | 20 |
6 | Knit in each stitch around. | 20 |
7 | *K2tog, k3; repeat * around. | 16 |
8 | Knit in each stitch around. | 16 |
9 | *K2tog, k2; repeat * around. | 12 |
10 | Knit in each stitch around. | 12 |
11 | *K2tog, k1; repeat * around. | 8 |
12 | Knit in each stitch around. Fasten off and use tail end to weave through remaining stitches and close holes. Sew the beak to the front to of the bonnet lining it up with the left and right sides of the cedar piece. See the image on the last page. Weave in ends. | 8 |
Penguin Wrap (Make Two- 1 Cedar and 1 Ivory
Row | Description | Stitch Count |
1 | With US 7 (4.5 mm) needles, CO 66. | 66 |
2-360 | Knit in each stitch across.Bind off knit-wise, weave in ends. | 66 |
*Note: An alternative to knitting the wraps is to purchase a stretchy knit fabric 12 inches wide and 60 inches long.
Ties
Using G-hook, attach yarn to one side front bottom corner of bonnet. Chain 51, slip stitch in the second chain from hook and across. Fasten off and weave in ends. Repeat on the other side. (A knit I-cord can also be used for ties)
I hope you enjoyed making the knit penguin buddy or the newborn penguin outfit.
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