Winter Penguins Toy With Scarf Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Advanced
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Sachiyo Ishii
Needle Size

US 6 / 4.0mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Basic Shaping, Intarsia, knit

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

Create adorable knitted penguin toys with this simple-to-follow pattern by Sachiyo Ishii.

Sachiyo’s adorable snow-loving knitted creatures are the perfect project for practising intarsia knitting and pom-pom making. These cute winter characters are fun to create and ideal for knitters looking to improve their skills. When adding the safety eyes, remember to secure any accompanying washers before stuffing the heads to ensure a neat and secure finish. Alternatively, you can stitch large French knots with spare black yarn, which is a great child-friendly option if you’re making these handmade penguins for a young recipient.

What do I need?

DK yarn: bright pink, pale pink, powder blue, mint, red, fluffy blue
Knitting needles: 4mm
Tapestry needle
Eye beads, four, 6mm
Stuffing
Pom-pom maker, 3.5cm (optional)

Sizing

Penguin height: 18cm
Scarf length: 69cm

Meet the designer

Best-selling author Sachiyo Ishii is a regular designer for Let’s Knit Together. She is an expert at creating knitted toys and cute characters. Be inspired with hundreds more Christmas knitting patterns.

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