CuBoid: Penguin

CuBoid: Penguin Crochet Toy by Just Lillibit Toys

What Is Being Made

The CuBoid: Penguin is a beginner-friendly crocheted toy designed by Lisa Moultrie of Just Lillibit Toys. This downloadable PDF pattern provides instructions for creating a charming penguin plush toy with a distinctive cubic or blocky construction style. The finished toy features a penguin character with defined body panels, flippers, feet, and facial details including eyes and optional embellishments.

Crochet Techniques Used

This pattern employs fundamental crochet techniques suitable for beginners. The construction method involves creating separate panels and components that are assembled together to form the complete penguin toy. The modular approach allows crafters to work on individual pieces before joining them, making the project manageable and straightforward for those new to crochet.

Crochet Stitches Used

• Chain (ch) – Used to create foundation stitches and increase flexibility in the pattern
• Single Crochet (sc) – A fundamental stitch that creates dense, tight fabric
• Increase (INC) – Achieved by working 2 single crochet stitches in each stitch to add width and shaping
• Half Double Crochet (hdc) – A medium-height stitch providing structure and drape
• Double Crochet (DC) – A taller stitch used for various sections of the toy
• Treble Crochet (Trc) – An even taller stitch for specific design elements
• Slip Stitch (SL.ST.) – Used to join rounds and connect pieces seamlessly

Materials and Tools

Yarn: This pattern utilizes two yarn weights to create visual interest and varied textures. Chunky weight yarn in Paintbox Chunky 305 (Slate Grey) and Paintbox Chunky 304 (Stormy Grey) forms the main panels and flippers, creating the penguin's body structure. Small amounts of Paintbox Chunky 319 (Blood Orange) are used for the feet and nose details. Paintbox DK weight yarn in 100 (Paper White) and 101 (Pure Black) provides finer details for the heart (optional embellishment) and eyes with eyelashes.

Tools and Notions: A 2.5mm crochet hook works with the yarn weights specified in the pattern. Additional supplies include a yarn needle for weaving in ends and assembling the toy pieces, safety eyes (optional), and embroidery materials for creating eyelashes and other facial details.

Pattern Notes

This is a personal-use pattern protected by copyright. Crafters may create and sell individual toys made from this pattern but should not mass-produce them. The designer requests that makers credit Lisa Moultrie and Just Lillibit Toys, and encourages sharing finished projects on Instagram by tagging @justlillibittoys. For questions or comments about the pattern, contact the designer at justlillibit@gmail.com.