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    Home » Crochet Hats » Free Penguin Crochet Hat Pattern

    Free Penguin Crochet Hat Pattern

    Published November 22, 2014 by Kali

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    Right now I am living in Rexburg, Idaho. It has the unfortunate reputation of being the windiest, coldest piece of land in the area. If you travel a half hour in any direction it gets warmer and less windy. No joke. I am pretty sure it is a scientific anomaly. But it doesn't really matter why its freaking freezing, it is enough that it is. (Just being practical here.)

    So it practically became VITAL that I create a little crochet penguin hat crochet pattern. And, gosh, if it isn't the cutest. You can make a little boy penguin or a little girl penguin. I think it would be cute to add a little bow for the girl. When I was making it my dear but dearly misguided husband told me that not every girl hat needs a bow or a flower. Ouch. But I listened to him and it turned out super cute! (But, really add a bow if you want. My husband will probably not be there to smother your love of bows and flowers.) 

    This hat whips up pretty fast so it is perfect if you are looking for a cute gift!

    If you want the pattern for this hat in worsted weight yarn, head HERE.

     

    Shall we get started? 
    You will need:
    Size 6 yarn in black and white.
    Size J (6.0mm) hook
    Size 4 yarn in black, white and yellow
    Size H (5.0 mm)
    Large needle for sewing

    Children's Size Hat  
     In a magic ring chain 2, join to first DC
     
    Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, ch 2 (22 DC)
    Round 3: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next, repeat around, join, ch 2. (34 DC)

    Round 4: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next two, join, ch 2 (45 DC)

    Round 5: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 8, repeat around. (50 DC)

    Round 6-11: DC in each stitch around, join, ch 2.

    Count 12 stitches across and attach yarn for the second flap. Repeat. 

    Now HDC around the whole bottom in white. 

    Ear Flaps

    Row 1: 10 DC,  Chain
    one, turn

    Row 2: DC Decrease, 8 DC, DC Decrease, Chain one, turn

    Row 3: DC Decrease, 6 DC, DC Decrease, Chain one, turn

    Row 4: DC Decrease, 4 DC, DC Decrease, Chain one, turn

    Row 5: DC Decrease, 2 DC, DC Decrease, Chain one, turn

    Fasten off and weave in.

    Count 12 stitches across and attach yarn for the second
    flap. Repeat.

    Now HDC around the whole bottom in white

    Face
    Chain 24
    Row 2: In second chain from hook HDC across (23 HDC)
    Rows 3-5: Chain one, turn and HDC across. (23 HDC)
    Row 6: HDC, DC, DC, DC, TRC, 3 TRC, TRC, DC, DC, DC, HDC, SLIP STITCH, HDC DC, DC, DC, TRC, 3TRC, TRC, DC, DC, DC, HDC
     Row 7: Chain one, turn, HDC in nect 12, Slip stitch in next 3, HDC in next 12.
     
    Single Crochet around the entire thing. This makes it look so much more finished and adds some of that rounded look.
    Fasten off and leave a nice long tail to sew one. But before you do that make...

    Eyes (This is where you use the size 4 worsted black yarn and size 5.0 hook)

    Make a magic circle, chain 2, 8 DC in ring. Pull tight and fasten off. Do this again, and attach to the penguin face. If you want to make a girly penguin with the eyelashes, leave a longer tail and embroider them as you go. It works better for me when I do two long stitches going in the same hole.

    Nose (Use a yellow size 4 yarn for this)

    Row 1: 10 HDC,  Chain one, turn
    Row 2: 10 HDC across
    Row 2: HDC Decrease, 8 HDC, HDC Decrease, Chain one, turn
    Row 3: HDC Decrease, 6 HDC, HDC Decrease, Chain one, turn
    Row 4: HDC Decrease, 4 HDC, HDC Decrease, Chain one, turn
    Row 5: HDC Decrease, 2 HDC,H DC Decrease
    Fasten off and weave in. Sew on face.

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    1. sharpei93

      November 26, 2014 at 9:18 am

      Thank you so much..this will be so cute for one or more of my grandkids...
      Blessings,
      Kim

      Reply
    2. kali@thefriendlyredfox.com

      December 02, 2014 at 12:12 am

      I am so glad you like it! I think these kind of hats make the perfect gifts. Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
    3. me me

      December 10, 2014 at 7:24 am

      Cute hat but I'm confused about the nose. Do you crochet 10 chains to start? It say's 10 hdc to start.

      Reply
      • beverly

        December 10, 2014 at 10:25 am

        Yes you would ch 10 & do 10 hoc, I believe this is what she means

      • Stitcher

        December 11, 2014 at 6:12 am

        No it says to work magic circle and crochet 10 dc into circle

      • Stitcher

        December 11, 2014 at 6:15 am

        If you mean the ear flaps part it is just continued from where u finished main part of hat so you would finish last row of hat do turning chain (2 i believe for a hdc) then continue as the ears are worked as part of the hat not sewn on separate

      • kali@thefriendlyredfox.com

        December 12, 2014 at 6:04 pm

        Yes, chain 10 to begin and then put a HDC in each stitch! I just got a little ahead of myself there!

    4. Margaret Woods

      December 11, 2014 at 3:20 am

      Adorable! I especially like how you've done the eyes. Thanks for sharing

      Reply
      • kali@thefriendlyredfox.com

        December 12, 2014 at 6:05 pm

        Thanks Margaret! I do have a weakness for eyelashes:)

    5. Anonymous

      December 14, 2014 at 3:49 am

      How would I an adult size hat?

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    6. Anonymous

      December 14, 2014 at 8:14 pm

      Gorgeous hat!!! Id like to make it for my daughter, she's 3 months old, how would it be? Thanks!

      Reply
      • kali@thefriendlyredfox.com

        December 17, 2014 at 1:18 am

        I would try to make it in a thinner yarn, probably size 4. And you can use the pattern that I have for the base of my koala hat. The pattern for the face would be a little large, you may have to experiment with that. Hopefully after the holidays I can get a better pattern for you!

    7. Anonymous

      December 16, 2014 at 5:50 pm

      I, too, was wondering about a small size for a 1 1-2 year old. Would using a lighter weight yarn make a difference in the size? It's lovely. Thank you.

      Reply
      • kali@thefriendlyredfox.com

        December 17, 2014 at 1:19 am

        I would try a lighter yarn. And like I mentioned above, you can use the koala bear hat pattern as the base:)

    8. Anonymous

      December 25, 2014 at 3:23 pm

      I would love to make this hat for my mom, who is battling cancer. She has such a light and funny personality that this would be perfect for her to wear during the cold winter months while she goes through chemo treatments. How can I make an adult size? Thanks!

      Reply
      • kali@thefriendlyredfox.com

        January 06, 2015 at 6:46 pm

        I am so sorry to hear about your mom. But what a wonderful gift for her during this time!
        Use this pattern for the larger hat, but I would keep everything else (face, eyes, earflaps, etc) the same!
        Magic ring, chain 2, DC 10 in magic ring, join to first DC, ch 2
        Round 2: 2 DC in each around, join, ch 2 (20 DC)
        Round 3: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next, around, join, ch 2. (30 DC)
        Round 4: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next two, join, ch 2 (40 DC)
        Round 5: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next three, join, ch 2 (50 DC)
        Round 6: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 9, join, ch 2 (55 DC)
        Round 7-13: DC in each stitch around, join, ch 2 (55 DC)

    9. Dawn

      January 06, 2015 at 5:24 pm

      yes, I also want to know if it can be made for adult?

      Reply
    10. Anonymous

      February 20, 2015 at 2:16 pm

      Love the hat... I was just curios though, I cannot find the earflap pattern??

      Reply
      • kali@thefriendlyredfox.com

        February 20, 2015 at 3:16 pm

        So weird! I am not sure what I did but it is updated now:)

    11. Unknown

      October 18, 2015 at 8:02 pm

      Hi Kali. The first line of the pattern does not say how many dc to put in the magic ring but i am assuming its 11. Thanks

      Reply
    12. Anonymous

      November 19, 2015 at 11:22 pm

      Hi! You should make corrections to this pattern.
      in magic ring ch 2, join to first DC. You did not put how many DC into magic circle.
      Row 4; 2 DC in first stitch. DC in next two, join, ch 2 . I think you need to look this pattern over
      and make all of your corrections. I was able to figure this out, but it wasn't easy.
      So please make your corrections .. Thank You, Beverly
      my e-mail is bheffley2000@yahoo.com

      Reply
    13. Sal Malpas

      July 13, 2016 at 8:05 am

      Hello, crocheting in NZ and I am confused by your yarn sizing (and conversion charts aren't helping me) What weight yarn does this need? All the conversion charts say size 6 is super bulky but this seems too heavy, or does it mean 6ply? Help!

      Reply
    14. Kathryn Ellison

      August 25, 2016 at 11:35 am

      Someone pls tell me their finished size?

      Reply
    15. Anonymous

      August 25, 2016 at 8:33 pm

      My step daughter is having triplets (!) and I have found so, so many different and wonderful ideas to make for her and her soon to arrive babies!! Thanks for an awesome website , full of terrific ideas and inspirations! Lil at angellover33@comcast.net

      Reply

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