COZY HEART PENGUIN

I have always been a fan of the Care Bears.  And equally a fan when they introduced the Care Bear Cousins.  I showed my wife a picture of the cousins.  She is crazy about penguins.  She insisted that I make a Cozy Heart Penguin.  I finally got around to doing it.  Here is my pattern for Cozy Heart Penguin.

MATERIALS:
Worsted Weight Yarn – Lavender, white, gold, and black.
Size 10 Cotton or DMC floss (# in parenthesis) – Red (321), pink (604) and purple (550)
G and 6 crochet hooks
Polyester Fiberfill
Tapestry needle
Sewing needle

BEAK:
Rd 1:   With gold, 6 sc in magic ring.  (6)
Rd 2: (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (9)
Rd 3: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (12)
Rd 4: (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (15)
Rd 5: (sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around marking sc #14.  (18)
Finish off.

ARMS (MAKE 2):
Rd 1:   With lavender, 9 sc in magic ring.  (9)
Rd 2:   (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (12)
Rd 3:   (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (15)
Rds 4-19:           sc in each sc around.  (15)
Finish off.  Stuff ARMS firmly.

BODY:
Joining ARMS and BEAK to BODY involves several rds; ARMS – 25 thru 26 and MUZZLE – Rds 35 thru 37.
Rd 1:   With lavender, 8 sc in a magic ring, do not join.  (8)
Rd 2:   (2 sc in next sc, 3 sc in next sc) around.  (20)
Rd 3:   sc in next 3 sc, 3 sc in next sc, (sc in next 6 sc, 3 sc in next sc) twice, sc in next 2 sc.  (26)
Rd 4:   (sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) twice, (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 4 times.  (32)
Rd 5:   (sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) twice, (sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 4 times.  (38)
Rd 6:   (sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 4 times, (sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc) twice.  (44)
Rd 7:   (sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (48)
Rd 8:   sc in next 6 sc, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc) 7 times.  (55)
Rd 9:   sc in next 23 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 11 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 8 sc.  (58)
Rd 10: sc in each sc around.  (58)
Rd 11: sc in next 13 sc, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 14 sc) around.  (61)
Rd 12: sc in next 14 sc, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 15 sc) around.  (64)
Rd 13: sc in next 15 sc, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 16 sc) around.  (67)
Rd 14: sc in next 27 sc, (sc2tog) twice, sc in next 29 sc, (sc2tog) twice, sc in next 3 sc.  (63)
Rd 15: sc in next 25 sc, (sc2tog) twice, sc in next 27 sc, (sc2tog) twice, sc in next 3 sc.  (59)
Rd 16: sc in next 15 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 18 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 17 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc.  (56)
Rds 17-19:       sc in each sc around.  (56)
Rd 20: sc in next 13 sc, sc2tog, (sc in next 17 sc, sc2tog) twice, sc in next 3 sc.  (53)
Rd 21: sc in next 9 sc, sc2tog, (sc in next 11 sc, sc2tog) 3 times, sc in next 3 sc.  (49)
Rd 22: sc in next 12 sc, sc2tog, (sc in next 14 sc, sc2tog) twice, sc in next 3 sc.  (46)
Rd 23: (sc in next 9 sc, sc2tog) 4 times, sc in next 2 sc.  (42)
Rd 24: sc in next 10 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 19 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 9 sc.  (40)
BEGIN STUFFING BODY FORMLY.  CONTINUE TO STUFF BODY FIRMLY AS YOU GO ALONG.
Rd 25: Holding SECOND ARM and BODY with right sides together, matching first sc on SECOND ARM with next sc on BODY, and working through both thicknesses, sc in next 3 sc, sc in next 16 sc on BODY, holding FIRST ARM and BODY with right sides together, matching first sc on FIRST ARM and next sc on BODY, and working through both thicknesses, sc in next 6 sc, leaving remaining 9 sc on FIRST ARM unworked, sc in next 12 sc, holding SECOND ARM and BODY with right sides together 3 sc before starting sc on SECOND ARM and BODY, working through both thicknesses, sc in next 3 sc, slip st in next 3 sc.  Will end round 3 sc passed beginning sc.
Rd 26: 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 14 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 9 sc on FIRST ARM, 2 sc in next sc on BODY, sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 9 sc on SECOND ARM.  (50)
Rd 27: (sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) 12 times, sc in next 2 sc.  (38)
Rd 28: (sc in next 7 sc, sc2tog) 4 times, sc in next sc.  (33)
Rd 29: (sc in next 9 sc, sc2tog) around.  (30)
Rd 30: sc in next 15 sc, change to white, sc in next 15 sc, slip st in first sc.  (30)
Rd 31: Ch 1, turn; (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc) 5 times, change to lavender, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc) 5 times, join.  (40)
Rd 32: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 3 times, sc in next 2 sc, change to white, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, (sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) twice, sc in next 4 sc, join.  (46)
Rd 33: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) twice, sc in next 15 sc, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) twice, change to lavender, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 17 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, join.  (54)
Rd 34: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 11 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc, change to white, sc in next 27 sc, join.  (52)
Rd 35: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 7 sc, holding BEAK and BODY with right sides together, matching marked sc on BEAK with next sc on BODY and working through both thicknesses, sc in next 8 sc, leave remaining 10 sc on BEAK unworked, working in sc on BODY, sc in next 7 sc, sc2tog, sc in next sc, change to lavender, sc in next 25 sc, join.
Rd 36: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 25 sc, change to white, sc in next 10 sc, sc in next skipped sc on BEAK, working in sc behind BEAK, sc in next sc, ch 6, skip next 6 sc, sc in next sc, skip next 8 sc, on BEAK, sc in next sc, working in sc on BODY, sc in next 9 sc, join changing to lavender.
Rd 37: Ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, sc2tog, change to white, sc in next 5 sc, pull up loop in next sc on BODY and in next skipped sc on BEAK, YO and draw through all loops (counts as one sc), sc in next 2 sc, change to lavender, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 2 sc, pull up loop in next sc on BEAK and in next sc on BODY, YO and draw through all loops (counts as one sc), sc in next 5 sc, change to lavender, sc2tog, sc in next sc, sc2tog, sc in next 10 sc, sc2tog, join.  (46)
Rd 38: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 20 sc, sc2tog, change to white, sc in next 8 sc, change to lavender, sc in next 2 sc, change to white, sc in next 8 sc, change to lavender, sc in next 2 sc, join.  (44)
Rd 39: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 2 sc, change to white, sc in next 8 sc, change to lavender, sc in next 2 sc, change to white, sc in next 8 sc, change to lavender, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog, (sc in next 8 sc, sc2tog) twice, join.  (41)
Rd 40: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 21 sc, change to white, sc in next 8 sc, change to lavender, sc in next 2 sc, change to white, sc in next 8 sc, change to lavender, sc in next 2 sc, join.  (41)
Rd 41: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 2 sc, change to white, sc in next 7 sc, change to lavender, sc in next sc, sc2tog, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 7 sc, change to lavender, sc in next 21 sc, join.  (40)
Rd 42: Ch 1, turn; (sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 3 times, sc in next sc, change to white, sc in next 5 sc, change to lavender, ch 6 changing to white for last ch, skip next 5 sc, sc in next 5 sc, change to lavender, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc. (40)
Rd 43: (sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog) 4 times, sc in next 6 sc, working in front on next ch-6 sp and working in skipped sc of Rd 41, sc2tog, sc in next sc, sc2tog, working in sc on Rd 42, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog.  (37)
Rd 44: (sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog) 6 times, sc in next sc.  (31)
Rd 45: sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc.  (27)
Rd 46: (sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) 3times, (sc in next sc, sc2tog) 5 times.  (19)
Rd 47: (sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog) 4 times, sc in next sc, sc2tog.  (14)
Rd 48: (sc in next sc, sc2tog) 4 times, sc in next 2 sc.  (10)
Rd 49: sc2tog around.  (5)
Finish off.  Weave in ends.

TAIL:
Rd 1:   With lavender, ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook.  (4)
Rd 2:   (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (6)
Rd 3: sc in each sc around.  (6)
Rd 4: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (8)
Rds 5-6:   sc in each sc around.  (8)
Finish off.  Flatten and sew to BODY.

FEET (MAKE 2):
Rd 1:   With gold, 9 sc in magic ring.  (9)
Rd 2:   2 sc in each sc around.  (18)
Rd 3:   (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (27)
Rd 4: (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (36)
Rds 5-7:           sc in each sc around.  (36)
Rd 8: sc in next 13 sc, (sc2tog) 5 times, sc in next 13 sc.  (31)
Rd 9: sc in next 11 sc, (sc2tog) 5 times, sc in next 10 sc.  (26)
Rd 10: sc in next 8 sc, (sc2tog) 5 times, sc in next 8 sc.  (21)
Rd 11: sc in next 6 sc, (sc2tog) 5 times, sc in next 5 sc.  (16)
Rd 12: sc2tog around.  (8)
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Stuff FEET firmly.  Sew opening closed.

TOE SHAPING:
To shape toes, thread yarn needle with cut ends of a doubled strand of BODY color yarn.  Using photo as a guide for stitch placement, insert needle through sole at first toe position and go straight through foot and out instep, pulling yarn through until loop protrudes from foot.  Bring yarn over top of foot to form toes and insert needle through loop; pull tightly.  Insert needle back through foot on outside of loop to secure and bring needle out at second toe on sole.  Bring thread over foot and insert needle through instep and go straight through foot and out sole at same point; pull tightly.  Take a couple of very small stitches to secure; insert needle inside the foot and push it out the bottom so the yarn does not show; cut the end close to the foot.  Use top of needle to pull stuffing into toe areas and shape foot.

BELLY:
Rd 1:   With White, 9 sc in a magic ring.  (9)
Rd 2:   2 sc in each sc around.  (18)
Rd 3:   (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (27)
Rd 4:   (sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (36)
Rd 5:   (sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (45)
Rd 6:   (sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (54)
Rd 7:   (sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around.  (63)
Finish off.  Sew to BODY adding a small amount of stuffing before closing.

RED HEART:
Rw 1:   With red size 10 crochet cotton or embroidery floss and size 6 steel crochet hook, ch 2, 3 sc in second ch from hook.  (3)
Rw 2:   ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc.  (5)
Rw 3:   ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc.  (7)
Rw 4:   ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc.  (9)
Rw 5:   ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across.  (9)
Bump 1:
Rw 6:   ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc leaving remaining sc unworked.  (3)
Rw 7:   ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next sc.
Finish off.
Bump 2:
Rw 6:   With right side facing, skip next sc, attach with slip st in next sc, ch 1, sc in same sc as slip st, sc in next sc, sc2tog.  (3)
Rw 7:   ch 1, turn; sc in next sc, sc2tog.  (2)  Do not finish off.
Edging:
Sc around outside edge of heart with 3 sc in bottom point.
Finish off.  Sew RED HEART to COZY HEART PENGUIN.

EYES:
Embroider eyes on COZY HEART PENGUIN.  Use purple size 10 crochet cotton or embroidery floss for accent around pupil.

EYEBROWS:
Embroider eyebrows using purple size 10 crochet cotton or embroidery floss.

HEAD TUFT:
Pull center of two 6” strands of lavender yarn through center top of head; insert ends through loop formed, pull tightly.  Trim strands at an angle.

MOUTH:
Rw 1: With gold, ch 5, sc in second ch from hook and in next ch, 4 sc in next ch working around ch, working in free loops of foundation ch, sc in next 2 ch.
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Sew MOUTH just under BEAK.

TONGUE:
Rw 1: With red size 10 crochet cotton or embroidery floss and size 6 steel crochet hook, ch 8, sc in second ch from hook and in next 5 ch, 4 sc in next ch working around ch, working in free loops of foundation ch, sc in next 6 ch.
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Sew TONGUE to MOUTH.

BELLY HEART:
Rw 1: With red size 10 crochet cotton or embroidery floss and size 6 steel crochet hook, ch 2, sc in second ch from hook.  (1)
Rw 2: Ch 1, turn; 3 sc in next sc.  (3)
Rw 3: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc.  (5)
Rw 4: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc.  (7)
Rw 5: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc.  (9)
Rw 6: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc.  (11)
Rw 7: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc.  (13)
Rw 8: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 11 sc, 2 sc in next sc.  (15)
Rw 9: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 13 sc, 2 sc in next sc.  (17)
Rw 10: Ch 1, turn; 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 15 sc, 2 sc in next sc.  (19)
Rws 11-13: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across.  (19)
First side:
Rw 14: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 7 sc leaving remaining sc unworked.  (8)
Rw 15: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc.  (7)
Rw 16: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc.  (6)
Rw 17: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc.  (5)
Finish off.
Second side:
Rw 14: With right side facing, skip next unworked sc of Rw 13, attach red size 10 crochet cotton or embroidery floss with slip st, ch 1, sc in same sc as slip st, sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog.  (8)
Rw 15: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog.  (7)
Rw 16: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 5 sc, sc2tog.  (6)
Rw 17: Ch 1, turn; sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog.  (5)  DO NOT FINISH OFF
Edging:
Sc along outside edge of BELLY HEART with 3 sc in bottom point of heart and 2 sc in each corner of top bumps, slip st in first sc.  Finish off leaving a long tail.

HAT:
Ribbing:
Rw 1: With pink size 10 crochet cotton or embroidery floss and size 6 steel crochet cotton, ch 6, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across.  (5)
Rws 2-11: Working in back loops only, ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across.  (5)
Hat Top:
Rw 12: working in side of RIBBING rows, slip st in next 2 rows, ch 1, sc in same row as last slip st, sc in side of next 9 rows.  (10)
Rw 13: Ch 1, turn; sc in each sc across.  (10)
Rw 14: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 6 sc, sc2tog.  (8)
Rw 15: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc, sc2tog.  (6)
Rw 16: Ch 1, turn; sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog.  (4)
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Sew HAT over right bump of BELLY HEART at an angle.  Use picture for reference.
Pom-Pom:
Rd 1: With pink size 10 crochet cotton or embroidery floss and size 6 steel crochet hook, ch 2, 6 sc in second from hook, slip st in first sc.  (6)
Finish off leaving a long tail.  Sew POM-POM at top of HAT.

This pattern is an original pattern by Christjan Bee (February 2016). Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but you may not sell or distribute it, or sell items made from this pattern.