Little popper the penguin
Erinna Lee’s happy bird is all set for his summer holidays, and can’t wait to hit the pool in his striped trunks, goggles and accessories. Such a cutie.
DY Choice Fruity DK (100% acrylic, 100g/250m), 1 ball of each: Yarn A Bilberry (03), Yarn B White (02), Yarn C Raspberry (09), Yarn D Peach (07), Yarn E Lime (05) and Yarn F Strawberry (10) A 2.5mm (US B/1 or C/2) hook Toy stuffing 5mm black safety eyes for the penguin 3mm black safety eyes for the frog Black embroidery thread Stitch markers
MEASUREMENTS
Penguin is approx 11cm (4 in) tall
NOTES
The Penguin and accessories are worked using the amigurumi method. Work in a continuous spiral without closing off each round with a slip stitch. You may find it helpful to place a marker in the first st of each round and move it up as you work. The Head is worked in two colours. When changing colour mid-round, twist the ends of the two colours tog. Pick up the new colour in the last yrh of the previous st. Carry the unused strands of yarn along the top of the sts. HEAD Using Yarn A, make a magic loop.
Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st), 6dc into loop. [6 sts] Round 2 2dc in each dc around. [12 sts] Round 3 (Dc in next dc, 2dc in next dc) 6 times. [18 sts]
Round 4 (Dc in each of next 2 dc, 2dc in next dc) 6 times. [24 sts]
Round 5 (Dc in each of next 3 dc, 2dc in next dc) 6 times. [30 sts]
Round 6 (Dc in each of next 4 dc, 2dc in next dc) 6 times. [36 sts]
Round 7 (Dc in each of next 5 dc, 2dc in next dc) 6 times. [42 sts]
Round 8 (Dc in each of next 6 dc, 2dc in next dc) 6 times. [48 sts]
Rounds 9-10 Dc in each dc around. [48 sts] Round 11 Dc in each of next 15 dc, change to Yarn B, dc in each of next 3 dc, change to Yarn A, dc in each of next 7 dc, change to Yarn B, dc in each of next 3 dc, change to Yarn A, dc in each of next 20 dc. [48 sts]
Round 12 Dc in each of next 13 dc, change to Yarn B, dc in each of next 7 dc, change to Yarn A, dc in each of next 4 dc, change to Yarn B, dc in each of next 7 dc, change to Yarn A, dc in each of next 17 dc. [48 sts]
Round 13 Dc in each of next 12 dc, change to Yarn B, dc in each of next 9 dc, change to Yarn A, dc in each of next 2 dc, change to Yarn B, dc in each of next 9 dc, change to Yarn A, dc in each of next 16 dc. [48 sts]
Round 14 Dc in each of next 12 dc, change to Yarn B, dc in each of next 9 dc, change to Yarn A, dc in each of next 3 dc, change to Yarn B, dc in each of next 9 dc, change to Yarn A, dc in each of next 15 dc. [48 sts]
Round 15 Dc in each of next 12 dc, change to Yarn B, dc in each of next 10 dc, change to Yarn A, dc in each of next 2 dc, change to Yarn B, dc in each of next 10 dc, change to Yarn A, dc in each of next 14 dc. [48 sts]
Round 16 Dc in each of next 12 dc, change to Yarn B, dc in each of next 22 dc, change to Yarn A, dc in each of next 14 dc. [48 sts]
Round 17 Dc in each of next 13 dc, change to Yarn B, dc in each of next 21 dc, change to Yarn A, dc in each of next 14 dc. [48 sts]
Round 18 Dc in each of next 6 dc, dc2tog, dc in each of next 6 dc, change to Yarn B, dc2tog, (dc in each of next 7 dc, dc2tog) twice, change to Yarn A, (dc in each of next 5 dc, dc2tog) twice. [42 sts]
Round 19 (Dc in each of next 5 dc, dc2tog) twice, change to Yarn B, (dc in each of next 6 dc, dc2tog) twice, change to Yarn A, (dc in each of next 4 dc, dc2tog) twice. [36 sts]
Round 20 (Dc in each of next 4 dc, dc2tog) twice, dc in next dc, change to Yarn B, dc in each of next 5 dc, dc2tog, dc in each of next 4 dc, dc2tog, change to Yarn A, (dc in each of next 3 dc, dc2tog) twice. [30 sts] Secure the eyes between Rounds 15 and 16, approx 11 sts apart, with the centre part in Yarn A positioned centrally between the eyes. Stuff the head with toy stuffing and continue stuffing as you go.
Round 21 (Dc in each of next 3 dc, dc2tog) twice, dc in each of next 2 dc, change to Yarn B, dc in next dc, dc2tog, dc in each of next 4 dc, dc2tog, dc in next dc, change to Yarn A, (dc in each of next 2 dc, dc2tog) twice. [24 sts]
Round 22 (Dc in each of next 2 dc, dc2tog) twice, dc in each of next 2 dc, change to Yarn B, (dc2tog, dc in each of next 2 dc) twice, change to Yarn A, dc2tog, dc in each of next 2 dc, dc2tog. [18 sts]
Round 23 Dc in each of next 4 dc, dc2tog, dc in each of next 2 dc, change to Yarn B, dc in each of next 2 dc, dc2tog, dc in each of next 2 dc, change to Yarn A, dc in each of next 2 dc, dc2tog, ss to first st to join. [15 sts]
Fasten off and weave in ends.
BODY
Using Yarn B, make a magic loop.
Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st), 8dc into loop. [8 sts]
Round 2 2dc in each dc around. [16 sts] Change to Yarn C.
Round 3 (Dc in next dc, 2dc in next dc) 8 times. [24 sts]
Round 4 (Dc in each of next 2 dc, 2dc in next dc) 8 times. [32 sts] Change to Yarn B.
Round 5 (Dc in each of next 3 dc, 2dc in next dc) 8 times. [40 sts]
Round 6 Dc in each dc around. Change to Yarn C.
Rounds 7- 8 Dc in each dc around. Change to Yarn B.
Rounds 9-10 Dc in each dc around. Change to Yarn C. Round 11 Dc in each dc around. Round 12 Working in the back loops only, dc in each dc around. Change to Yarn A. Round 13 Dc in each dc around. Round 14 (Dc in each of next 8 dc, dc2tog) 4 times. [36 sts]
Round 15 (Dc in each of next 4 dc, dc2tog) 6 times. [30 sts]
Round 16 (Dc in each of next 3 dc, dc2tog) 6 times. [24 sts] Round 17 Dc in each dc around. Round 18 (Dc in each of next 2 dc, dc2tog) 6 times. [18 sts]
Round 19 (Dc in each of next 4 dc, dc2tog) 3 times, ss to first st to join. [15 sts]
Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew the Body to the Head. Stuff the Body with toy stuffing.
WINGS !MAKE 2"
Using Yarn A, make a magic loop.
Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st), 6dc into loop. [6 sts]
Round 2 (Dc in each of next 2 dc, 2dc in next dc) twice. [8 sts]
Round 3 (Dc in each of next 3 dc, 2dc in next dc) twice. [10 sts]
Round 4 (Dc in each of next 4 dc, 2dc in next dc) twice. [12 sts]
Rounds 5- 6 Dc in each dc around.
Round 7 (Dc in next dc, dc2tog) 4 times. [8 sts]
Round 8 Dc in each dc around. [8 sts] Flatten the top of each wing. Working through both layers, dc in each of next 4 sts to close the opening.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing each Wing to the Body.
BEAK
Using Yarn D, make a magic loop.
Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st), 6dc into loop. [6 sts]
Round 2 (Dc in each of next 2 dc, 2dc in next dc) twice. [8 sts] Flatten the top of the Beak. Working through both layers, dc in each of next 4 sts to close the opening. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing to the Head.
FEET !MAKE 2"
Using Yarn D, ch5.
Round 1 Starting in the 2nd ch from hook, dc in each of next 3 ch, 3dc in next ch, working along the other side of the starting chain, dc in each of next 2 ch, 2dc in last ch. [10 sts]
Rounds 2-3 Dc in each dc around. Round 4 (Dc in each of next 3 dc, dc2tog) twice. [8 sts] Rounds 5- 6 Dc in each dc around. Round 7 (Dc2tog, dc in each of next 2 dc) twice, ss to first st to join. [6 sts] Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Using a tapestry needle, thread the tail through the front loops of all 6 dc, pull the tail to close. Insert the needle through the hole and pull through the Foot bringing the tail out between Rounds 6 and 7 on one side of the Foot. This will be used to sew each Foot to the Body.
LIFESAVER RING
Using Yarn E, ch10. Round 1 Dc in the first ch to make a ring, being careful not to twist, dc in each of next 9 ch. [10 sts] Rounds 2-7 Dc in each dc around. Change to Yarn D. Rounds 8-14 Dc in each dc around. Stuff the Lifesaver Ring with toy stuffing and continue stuffing as you go. Change to Yarn E. Rounds 15-21 Dc in each dc around. Change to Yarn D. Rounds 22- 49 Repeat (Rounds 8-21) twice more. Change to Yarn D.
Rounds 50-56 Dc in each dc around. [10 sts] Change to Yarn E. Round 57 Dc in each dc around, ss to first st to join. [10 sts] Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Bend Lifesaver Ring into a ring and sew the ends tog neatly, using the long tail.
FROG HEAD
Using Yarn E, make a magic loop.
Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st), 6dc into loop. [6 sts] Round 2 2dc in each dc around. [12 sts] Round 3 (Dc in each of next 3 dc, 2dc in next dc) 3 times. [15 sts]
Rounds 4- 6 Dc in each dc around. [15 sts] Round 7 (Dc in each of next 3 dc, dc2tog) 3 times. [12 sts]
Round 8 (Dc in next dc, dc2tog) 4 times, ss to first st to join. [8 sts]
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff the Frog Head with toy stuffing. Using a strand of black embroidery thread, sew a smile on the Frog’s Head, using the image as a guide.
FROG EYES
Using Yarn B, make a magic loop.
Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st), 6dc into loop. [6 sts]
Round 2 (Dc in each of next 2 dc, 2dc in next dc) twice, ss to first st to join. [8 sts]
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff the Frog Eyes with toy stuffing if needed. Insert a 3mm safety eye between Rounds 1 and 2 of each Frog Eye.
GOGGLE LENSES
Using Yarn B, make a magic loop.
Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st), 6dc into loop. [6 sts] Round 2 2dc in each dc around. [12 sts] Round 3 (Dc in next dc, 2dc in next dc) 6 times. [18 sts] Change to Yarn C.
Round 4 Working in the front loops only, dc in each dc around, ss to first st to join. [18 sts] Fasten off and weave in ends, leaving 1 tail in Yarn B to sew each Goggle Lens to the Goggle Band.
GOGGLE BAND
Using Yarn C, ch55. Row 1 Starting in the 2nd ch from hook, dc in each of next 54 dc. [54 sts] Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
BEACH BALL
Using Yarn F, make a magic loop.
Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st), 6dc into loop. [6 sts] Round 2 2dc in each dc around. [12 sts] Round 3 (Change to Yarn B, dc in next dc, 2dc in next dc, change to Yarn F, dc in next dc, 2dc in next dc) 3 times. [18 sts]
Round 4 (Change to Yarn B, dc in each of next 2 dc, 2dc in next dc, change to Yarn F, dc in each of next 2 dc, 2dc in next dc) 3 times. [24 sts]
Rounds 5-8 (Change to Yarn B, dc in each of next 4 dc, change to Yarn F, dc in each of next 4 dc) 3 times. [24 sts]
Round 9 (Change to Yarn B, dc in each of next 2 dc, dc2tog, change to Yarn F, dc in
each of next 2 dc, dc2tog) 3 times. [18 sts] Round 10 (Dc in next dc, dc2tog) 6 times. [12 sts] Stuff the Beach Ball with toy stuffing and continue stuffing as you go.
Round 11 (Dc2tog) 6 times, ss to first st to join. [6 sts]
Fasten off.
Using a tapestry needle, thread the tail through the front loops of all 6 dc. Pull the tail to close.
TO MAKE UP
Sew the Body to the Head using whip stitch. Ensure that the colour change seam of the Body faces the back. Each Wing should be sewn to the Body between Rounds 18 and 19, at the front approx 6 sts apart. Attach the Beak to the Head between Rounds 15 and 16 of the Head between the Eyes. The inside of each Foot should be aligned between Rounds 1 and 2 of the body. The back of each Foot should be positioned between Rounds 3 and 4 along the back half of the Body (image top left, p59). Sew just the tops of each Foot to the Body so that the sts do not show on the bottom side of each Foot. Find the middle of the Goggle Band. Sew each Goggle Lens on either side of this middle point, 4 sts apart. Place the Goggle Band around the Head and sew the ends of the Goggle Band tog at the back of the head. If you wish to secure the Goggles to his Head, sew a few stitches through the Head as well. Sew the base of each Frog Eye over Rounds 2- 4 on either side of the Frog Head, ensuring that the safety eyes are facing forward. Sew the Frog Head to the Lifesaver Ring to a Lime section of the Ring away from the join. Slip the Lifesaver Ring over the Body.
Adorable ice cream
Three smiling scoops of tutti-frutti ice cream topped with a dollop of cream, a wafer and a handful of berries – this is one heck of an amigurumi dessert. Designed by Jennifer Santos.
DY Choice Fruity DK (100% acrylic, 100g/250m), 1 ball of each: Yarn A Bilberry (03), Yarn B White (02), Yarn C Raspberry (09), Yarn D Peach (07), Yarn E Lime (05) and Yarn F Strawberry (10) A 3.5mm (US E/4) hook Toy stuffing Three 8mm black plastic safety eyes Black embroidery thread Stitch markers Small circle of cardboard approx 5cm (2½in) diameter – the same size as the internal base of your bowl
MEASUREMENTS
Ice cream bowl measures approx 16x13cm (6¼x5¼in)
NOTES
The ice cream is worked using the amigurumi method. Work in a continuous spiral without closing off each round with a slip stitch. You may find it helpful to place a marker in the first st of each round and move it up as you work.
ICE CREAM !MAKE 1 EACH IN YARN A, YARN C AND YARN E"
Make a magic loop.
Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st), 6dc into loop. [6 sts] Round 2 2dc in each dc around. [12 sts] Round 3 (Dc in next dc, 2dc in next dc) 6 times. [18 sts]
Round 4 (Dc in each of next 2 dc, 2dc in next dc) 6 times. [24 sts]
Round 5 (Dc in each of next 3 dc, 2dc in next dc) 6 times. [30 sts]
Round 6 (Dc in each of next 4 dc, 2dc in next dc) 6 times. [36 sts]
Round 7 (Dc in each of next 5 dc, 2dc in next dc) 6 times. [42 sts]
Rounds 8-15 Dc in each dc around. Round 16 (Dc in each of next 5 dc, dc2tog) 6 times. [36 sts]
Round 17 Working in front loops only, 4htr in first st, ss in next st, *4htr in next st, ss in
next st; repeat from * around. Do not fasten off.
FACES
Attach 2 safety eyes, approx 6 sts apart, between Rounds 11 and 12 of the Bilberry Ice Cream. Embroider a smile in Round 12 between the eyes. Attach 1 safety eye between Rounds 11 and 12 of the Raspberry Ice Cream. Embroider a winking eye approx 6 sts away over Rounds 11 and 12 and a smile in Round 12 between the eyes. Embroider 2 sleeping eyes approx 6 sts apart over Rounds 11 and 12 and a smile in Round 12 between the eyes on the Lime Ice Cream. Using Yarn E, embroider cheeks onto all Ice Creams either side and below the eyes, using the image as a guide.
Round 18 Working in back loops only of Round 16, (Dc in each of next 4 dc, dc2tog) 6 times. [30 sts]
Round 19 (Dc in each of next 3 dc, dc2tog) 6 times. [24 sts]
Round 20 (Dc in each of next 2 dc, dc2tog) 6 times. [18 sts] Stuff the Ice Cream and continue to stuff as you go. Round 21 (Dc in next dc, dc2tog) 6 times. [12 sts] Round 22 (Dc2tog) 6 times. [6 sts] Fasten off leaving a long tail. Weave tail through last 6 sts and leave for sewing.
BOWL
Using Yarn B, make a magic loop. Rounds 1-7 Work as Rounds 1-7 of Ice Cream. [42 sts] Round 8 Working in back loops only, dc in each st around. Rounds 9-10 Dc in each dc around. Round 11 (Dc in each of next 6 dc, 2dc in next dc) 6 times. [48 sts] Rounds 13-15 Dc in each dc around. Round 16 (Dc in each of next 7 dc, 2dc in next dc) 6 times. [54 sts] Round 17 Dc in each dc around. Change to Yarn A, do not fasten off Yarn B. Round 18 Dc in each dc around. Change back to Yarn B. Fasten off Yarn A. Round 19 Dc in each dc around. Round 20 (Dc in each of next 8 dc, 2dc in next dc) 6 times, turn without closing round. [60 sts] Round 21 (WS) With the opening of the Bowl facing you and working into the back loops only, 4htr in first st, skip next st, ss to next st, skip next st, *4htr in next st, skip next st, ss in next st, skip next st; repeat from * around, turn without closing round. Trim cardboard to fit internal base of bowl and place inside.
Round 22 (RS) Working in remaining unworked loops of Round 20, (dc in each of next 8 dc, dc2tog) 6 times. [54 sts]
Round 23 (Dc in each of next 7 dc, dc2tog) 6 times. [48 sts]
Round 24 (Dc in each of next 6 dc, dc2tog) 6 times. [42 sts]
Round 25 (Dc in each of next 5 dc, dc2tog) 6 times. [36 sts]
Round 26 (Dc in each of next 4 dc, dc2tog) 6 times. [30 sts]
Round 27 (Dc in each of next 3 dc, dc2tog) 6 times. [24 sts] Stuff the Bowl and continue to stuff as you go. Round 28 (Dc in each of next 2 dc, dc2tog) 6 times. [18 sts]
Round 29 (Dc in next dc, dc2tog) 6 times. [12 sts] Round 30 (Dc2tog) 6 times. [6 sts] Fasten off leaving a long tail. Weave tail through last 6 sts and weave in ends.
FROSTING
Using Yarn B, make a magic loop. Rounds 1-7 Work as Rounds 1-5 of Ice Cream. [42 sts] Round 6 *4tr in next st, skip next st, ss in next st, skip next st, 4dc in next st, skip next st; repeat from * around. Fasten off leaving a long tail.
WAFFLE !MAKE 2"
Worked back and forth in rows. Using Yarn D, ch2.
Row 1 2dc in second ch from hook, turn. [2 sts]
Row 2 Ch1 (does not count as st throughout), 2dc each dc across, turn. [4 sts] Row 3 Ch1, dc in each dc across, turn. Row 4 Ch1, 2dc in first st, dc in each st across to last st, 2dc in last st, turn. [6 dc] Row 5 Ch1, dc each dc across, turn. Rows 6-13 Repeat (Rows 4-5) four more times. [14 sts] Row 14 Ch1, dc in each dc across, turn. Rows 15-16 Repeat (Rows 4-5) once more. [16 sts] Rows 17-18 Ch1, dc in each dc across, turn. Fasten off the first, do not fasten off the second. Holding both Waffles RS facing out, dc evenly around the edge working through both pieces.
STRAWBERRY !MAKE 5"
Using Yarn F, make a magic loop.
Round 1 Ch1 (does not count as st), 6dc into loop. [6 sts] Round 2 Dc in each st around. [6 sts] Round 3 2dc in each dc around. [12 sts]
Rounds 4-5 Dc in each dc around. Round 6 Working in back loops only, (dc2tog) 6 times. [6 sts]
Fasten off leaving a long tail. Weave tail through last 6 sts and weave in ends.
STRAWBERRY LEAF !MAKE 5"
Using Yarn E, make a magic loop, keeping the loop loose.
Round 1 *Ch3, dc in second ch from hook, (dc, ss) into loop; repeat from * four more times.
Fasten off leaving a long tail. Using the long tail, sew the Leaf on to the Strawberry.
TO MAKE UP
Using the image as a guide, pin the Ice Creams into place and sew securely onto the Bowl. Sew the Frosting on top of the top Ice Cream. Pin one Strawberry on top of the Frosting and sew in place. Pin two Strawberries next to each other at the front and two at the back of the bowl between the bottom Ice Creams. Pin the Waffle to the back of the bowl and to one side and sew in place.