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Crochet hook: 3.75mm [US F-5]. Stitch marker, yarn needle, (2) black buttons, black thread, sewing needle, stuffing. GAUGE: 22 sc = 4; 24 rows = 4. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge. Special Abbreviations Sc2tog = [draw up a loop in next st] twice, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook. Special Technique Adjustable loop: Wrap yarn around two fingers to make a ring, hold ring and tail firmly. Insert hook through center of ring, yarn over (with working yarn) and draw up a loop. Work stitches of first round in the ring. After the first round of stitches is worked, pull tail to close the ring. NOTES: Do not join rows or rounds unless otherwise stated. Component pieces are worked separately and sewn together using yarn tails or sewing thread and needle. HEAD AND BODY Round 1: With A, 6 sc in adjustable loop 6 sts. Round 2: 2 sc in each st 12 sts. Round 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around 18 sts. Round 4: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around 24 sts. Round 5: *Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around 30 sts. Round 6: *Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around 36 sts. Round 7: *Sc in 5 sts, 2 sc in next st; repeat from * around 42 sts. Rounds 8-20: Sc in each st. Round 21: *Sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog; repeat from * around 36 sts. Round 22: *Sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog; repeat from * around 30 sts. Rounds 23-32: Sc in each st 30 sts. Round 33: *Sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog; repeat from * around 24 sts. Round 34: *Sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog; repeat from * around 18 sts. Stuff firmly. Round 35: *Sc in st, sc2tog; repeat from * around 12 sts. Round 36: *Sc2tog; repeat from * around 6 sts. Fasten off using long tail. With yarn needle use tail to close hole.

Little Penguin Ornament

Add a whimsical creative touch to your holiday tree with our clever crocheted penguin. He is bundled up for the winter weather with fringed scarf and tasseled hat. LW2659
Designed by Nancy Anderson. Measurement: 5 tall RED HEART Soft: 1 ball each 4614 Black A, 4601 Off White B, 9114 Honey C, 5142 Cherry Red D.

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CHEST PiECE With B, ch 13 Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, ch 1; turn 12 sts. Rows 2-12: Sc in each st across, ch 1; turn 12 sts. Row 13: Skip 1st st, sc in next 9 sts, sc2tog; ch 1; turn 10 sts. Row 14: Skip 1st st, sc in next 7 sts, sc2tog; ch 1; turn 8 sts. Row 15: Skip 1st st, sc in next 5 sts, sc2tog, ch 1; turn 6 sts. Rows 16-18: Sc in each st across, ch 1; turn 6 sts. Row 19: 2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st, ch 1; turn 8 sts. Rows 20 & 21: Sc in each st across, ch 1; turn 8 sts. Row 22: Sc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in last st, ch 1; turn 8 sts. Row 23: Ch 1, sc around entire piece, in side of rows and across top and bottom rows; join with slip st in first st. Fasten off. FLiPPERS (make 2) With A, ch 10; join with slip st to form ring. Round 1: 10 sc in ring 10 sts. Rounds 2-9: Sc in each st 10 sts. Round 10: (Sc in next st, sc2tog) three times, sc in last st 7 sts. Round 11: (Sc in next st, sc2tog) twice, sc in last st 5 sts. Fasten off leaving long 4 tail. Use yarn needle and tail to sew hole closed. Do not stuff. BEAK With C, ch 8, join with slip st to form ring. Round 1: 8 sc in ring 8 sts. Round 2: *Sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog; repeat from *around 6 sts. Round 3: *Sc2tog; repeat from *around 3 sts. Fasten off leaving long 4 tail. Use yarn needle and tail to sew hole closed. Stuff lightly. FEET (make 2) With C, ch 7 Round 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each st across ch, rotate and sc in each st along underside of beginning ch-7 12 sts. Rounds 2-5: Sc in each st around. Round 6: *Sc in next st, sc2tog; repeat from * around 8 sts. Round 7: Sc in each st around. Round 8: *Sc2tog; repeat from * around 4 sts. Fasten off leaving an 8 tail for sewing. Do not stuff. SCARF With D, ch 77. Row 1: Hdc in back ridge of 3rd ch from hook, hdc in back ridge of each ch across 75 sts. Fasten off. Weave in ends. Cut (8) 4 strands of yarn. Using 4 strands per side, attach at the scarf ends to form fringe. Insert hook in row end, lay 4 strands over hook and pull through the st. Loop ends of yarn through and pull tightly to secure. Trim ends evenly. HAT With D, ch 10 Row 1: Sc in front loop only of 2nd ch from hook, sc in front loops only in each ch across, ch 1; turn 9 sts. Rows 2-17: Sc in front loop only in each st across, ch 1; turn. Fasten off after row 17. Seam side and crown of hat with yarn needle and matching yarn. Form tassels by cutting (6) 4 strands. Using 3 strands per side insert hook into top corner of hat and lay strands across the hook, pull through and loop ends through. Pull tightly and trim ends evenly. Repeat for other corner. FiNiSHiNG Pin chest piece onto body and sew securely using matching thread. Attach flippers body using yarn tail. Sew beak onto face as pictured using yarn needle and tail. Sew button eyes on using black thread and sewing needle. Attach feet to the bottom of the penguin as pictured. Weave in ends. RED HEART Soft, Art. E728 available in solid color 5 oz (140 g), 256 yd (234 m), print 4 oz (113 g), 204 yd (187 m), and heather 4oz (113g), 212 yd (194m) balls. ABBREViATiONS: Color A and B = Color A and B; ch = chain; dc = double crochet; dec = decrease(s)(d)(ing); hdc = half double crochet; loop(s) = loop(s); mm = millimeters; pat(s) = pattern(s); sc = single crochet; sl = slip; sl st = slip stitch; st(s) = stitch(es); tog = together; yo = yarn over needle; [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified; * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated.

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