Crocheted Penguin Ornament

MATERIALS:
Kreinik Medium (#16) Braid 005HL Black Hi Lustre (2 spools)
100 White (1)
033 Royal blue (1)
091 Star Yellow (1)
and 094 Star Blue (1)

Stuffing
Crochet hook C

Instructions:

Begin at the top of the head with 005HL Black Braid. Chain 2.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook

Rnd 2: inc every sc (12)

Rnd 3: sc in each sc around

Rnd 4: inc in every 4th sc (15)

Rnds 5-7: sc in each sc around

Rnd 8: inc in every sc (30)

Rnds 9-14: sc in each sc around

Rnd 15: (3 sc, dec) around (24)

Rnd 16: (2 sc, dec) around (18), stuff.

Rnd 17: (sc, dec) around (12)

Rnd 18: dec around, end, draw rem sts tog

Stomach use 100 White Braid. Ch 4.

Row 1: sc in 2nd and each rem ch (3). Ch 1, turn.

Rows 2 & 3: inc at beg and end of row (7). Ch 1, turn.

Rows 4-6: sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.

Rows 7 & 8: dec beg and end of row (3). Ch 1, turn - end off after row 8. Sew in place.

Wing (make 2) with 005HL Black Braid. Ch 2.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook

Rnd 2: inc in every sc (12)

Rnds 3 & 4: sc in each sc around, end, do not stuff. Sew rnd 4 flat, sew in place with rnd 4 facing toward back of penguin.

Bow tie with 033 Royal Blue Braid. Ch 4.

Row 1: sc in 2nd and each rem ch (3). Ch 1, turn.

Rows 2-5: sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn. End after row 5. Wrap blue Braid tightly around center to shape tie. Sew in place.

Embroider French Knot eyes with 094 Star Blue.

Beak: use 091 Star Yellow. Ch 2.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook

Rnds 2 & 3: sc in each sc around, end. Sew in place.

Use a length of yellow to make an ornament hanger, if you'd like!