Ice-P – The Lil Penguin | Free Crochet Pattern



Meet Ice-P, a tiny rounded penguin with a colorwork face and tummy, rosy cheeks, little wings, and sweet little feet. This compact amigurumi is worked mostly as one continuous piece, making it a quick and satisfying project for an advanced beginner.

Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Terms: US crochet terms
Finished size: Approx. 3.75 in. (9.5 cm) tall using #3 DK yarn and a 3.5 mm hook

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Materials

Yarn Requirements (#3 DK)

  • Main Color (MC) – Black (head, body and wings)
  • Contrast 1 (CC1) – White (face, tummy and feet)
  • Contrast 2 (CC2) – Pink, small amount (blush)
  • Contrast 3 (CC3) – Brown, small amount (mouth)

Tools & Notions

  • 3.5 mm crochet hook
  • 8 mm safety eyes
  • Polyfill fiberfill stuffing
  • Tapestry needle, positioning pins and stitch marker

Upscaled size: Approx. 6–6.5 in. (15–16.5 cm) using bulky or chenille yarn and a 6.0 mm hook.

Gauge: Gauge is not critical for amigurumi. Keep your tension consistent and fairly tight so the stuffing does not show.

Abbreviations & Techniques (US Terms)

  • MR: Magic ring / adjustable loop
  • ch: Chain stitch
  • sl st: Slip stitch
  • sc: Single crochet
  • hdc: Half double crochet
  • dc: Double crochet
  • tr: Treble crochet
  • inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
  • inv dec: Invisible decrease
  • st(s): Stitch(es)
  • Rnd(s): Round(s), worked continuously around a piece
  • ( ) x N: Repeat the sequence inside parentheses N times

Pattern Notes

  • Read through the full pattern before beginning.
  • Work the main piece in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated. Do not join at the end of each round.
  • Place a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round and move it up as you work.
  • For clean color changes, change to the new color on the final yarn-over of the stitch immediately before the new color begins.
  • Carry unused yarn only when it remains neat and does not show through the fabric; otherwise, cut and rejoin as needed.
  • Begin stuffing during the decrease section before the opening becomes too small.

Part 1: Head and Top Features

1.1 Face Placement

Eyes: Insert 8 mm safety eyes between Rnds 10 and 11, with 6 sts between the eyes.
Blush: Using pink yarn (CC2), embroider the blush across Rnds 13–14 on each side of the face.
Mouth: Using brown yarn (CC3), embroider a simple outlined mouth centered beneath the eyes, following the shape shown in the finished sample.

Tip: Do not permanently secure the facial details until you are satisfied that the expression is centered and balanced.

Part 2: Body, Limbs and Feet

2.1 Main Head and Body Piece — Make 1

Black (MC) with White (CC1) colorwork

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6. (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6. (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6. (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6. (36)
Rnd 7: Sc in each st around. (36)

Colorwork begins on Rnd 8. Change to the new color on the final yarn-over of the stitch immediately before the new color begins.

Rnd 8: 13 sc Black, 3 sc White, 4 sc Black, 3 sc White, 13 sc Black. (36)
Rnds 9–10: 12 sc Black, 5 sc White, 2 sc Black, 5 sc White, 12 sc Black. (36)
Rnds 11–14: 12 sc Black, 12 sc White, 12 sc Black. (36)
Rnds 15–18: 13 sc Black, 11 sc White, 12 sc Black. (36)
Rnd 19: (4 sc, inv dec) x 2, 1 sc Black; 3 sc White, inv dec, 4 sc White, inv dec; (4 sc, inv dec) x 2 Black. (30)

Begin stuffing here and keep adding small amounts as you work the remaining decreases.

Rnd 20: (3 sc, inv dec) x 2, 1 sc Black; 2 sc White, inv dec, 3 sc White, inv dec; (3 sc, inv dec) x 2 Black. (24)
Rnd 21: (2 sc, inv dec) x 6 Black. (18)
Rnd 22: (1 sc, inv dec) x 6. (12)
Rnd 23: Inv dec x 6. (6)

Fasten off, leaving a short tail. Thread the tail onto a tapestry needle and pass it through the front loops only of the remaining 6 sts. Pull firmly to close, secure the yarn, and weave the end into the body.

2.2 Wings — Make 2, Black (MC)

Make an MR. Ch 1. Working all sts into the ring: 1 sc, 2 hdc, 2 dc, 1 tr, 2 dc, 2 hdc, 1 sc. Sl st into the ring to finish. Pull the MR closed securely. (11 sts)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Position the wings between Rnds 12 and 13, about 18 sts apart.

2.3 Feet — Make 2, White (CC1)

Make an MR. Ch 1. Working all sts into the ring: 1 sc, 2 hdc, 2 dc, 1 tr, 2 dc, 2 hdc, 1 sc. Sl st into the ring to finish. Pull the MR closed securely. (11 sts)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Position the feet at Rnd 21, about 5 sts apart, aligned with the lower corners of the white tummy patch.

Part 3: Accessories

Ice-P does not require a separate accessory. The colorwork face and tummy, rosy blush, little wings and small feet create the character details directly on the finished penguin.

Part 4: Final Assembly and Shaping

  1. Check face: Confirm the eye placement between Rnds 10–11, 6 sts apart. Make sure the eyes appear level from the front.
  2. Blush and mouth: Embroider the blush across Rnds 13–14. Outline the mouth with brown yarn and center it beneath the eyes.
  3. Wings: Pin the wings between Rnds 12–13, about 18 sts apart. Adjust the angle until both sides look balanced, then sew securely.
  4. Feet: Pin the feet at Rnd 21, about 5 sts apart and aligned with the lower corners of the white tummy patch. Sew securely.
  5. Shape body: Gently roll and massage the stuffing between your hands to smooth uneven areas and restore Ice-P’s rounded silhouette.
  6. Finish: Weave all remaining yarn tails securely into the body.

Congratulations!

You’ve brought this cuddly little penguin to life! Share your finished Ice-P on Instagram and tag @lilyandwillowco or use #LilyAndWillowCrochet.

© 2026 Lily and Willow Co. All rights reserved. This pattern is for personal use. Do not reproduce, redistribute, resell, translate or share this pattern in whole or in part. Finished items made from this pattern may be sold in small quantities with credit to Lily and Willow Co.


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