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Penguin Knitting Pattern

Name: Penguin Knitting Pattern
Brand: Knitting by Post
SKU: KBP-210
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Rating: 5 (5 reviews)

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At a Glance

Materials: Double Knitting/Light Worsted 25g Black, White and Orange. Toy stuffing
Finished Size: Approximately 14cm tall and 12cm from front to tail.
Skill Level: Easy
Time Estimate: A Weekend Project (Explain Skill & Time)
Published: 24 August 2017
Pattern Number: KBP-210

Needle Size	3mm Single Pointed Knitting Needles. This is the same as a UK size 11 or a US size 3
Language	English
Knitting Skills	Cast on Knit – k Purl – p Increase the number of stitches by knitting into the front and back of the same stitch – inc Decrease the number of stitches by knitting 2 stitches together – k2tog Cast off Sewing Pieces Together Inserting Toy Stuffing
Yarn Weight	This pattern uses any brand of Double Knitting yarn. Double Knitting is also known as Light Worsted, 8ply or No.3. It should be about 300 metres per 100g
Materials	Toy Stuffing for inside. Also known as Fiberfill or Wool Stuffing
Equipment	Yarn Sewing Needle
Craft	Knitting – With 2 Single Pointed Needles
Designed by	Knitting by Post Toy Knitting Pattern Designers. You Can be Confident as This Pattern Has Been Lovingly Crafted by Specialists.
Media	A5 Professionally Printed Leaflet. Your pattern is compact enough to fit on a chair arm or into a knitting bag OR Instant Digital PDF Download. You can read from and carry your knitting pattern on your mobile device or print it at home yourself.
Tension	26 sts x 33 rows = 10cm x 10cm in stocking stitch with double knitting yarn
Character	Animals Christmas
Knitting Style	All pieces are knitted flat on 2 needles. They will have a seam when completed.
Search Words	bird
Colour	Black White

35 reviews for Penguin Knitting Pattern

Cheryl

Rated 5 out of 5

I loved making the penguin.It knitted up very quickly and was so easy to do...I love all the patterns x

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Gillian McLean

Rated 5 out of 5

Looks fab done on 5mm needles and with tinsel yarn.

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Linda Rutgers

Rated 5 out of 5

Love it! Easy to follow. Took me 7 hours to complete!

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Anita

Rated 5 out of 5

Lovely pattern lovely finished product. Love it as I also love the Festive Red Robin and baby Stork

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June Lambton

Rated 5 out of 5

I think these patterns are brilliant and I am going to make them during the summer for Christmas for all my friends , wonderful .

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Betty Green

Rated 5 out of 5

This penguin is just so appealing and I am able to knit one in a long evening session. He and his many friends are going to be part of a seashore exhi...More
This penguin is just so appealing and I am able to knit one in a long evening session. He and his many friends are going to be part of a seashore exhibition in May..already much admired.

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Ellen

Rated 5 out of 5

Great pattern quick & easy

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Maria

Rated 5 out of 5

My first pattern and really enjoyed making it and proud of the finished result. Extremely easy to follow.

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Anne

Rated 5 out of 5

Not made yet but have used other patterns from this site and they have all been easy and enjoyable to knit. Instructions are clear and easy to follow.

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Jill

Rated 5 out of 5

Love these patterns !!

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Linda Nash

Rated 5 out of 5

Brilliant little pattern as always thank you

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Rita deighton

Rated 5 out of 5

Love it knitted it already x

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Sarah

Rated 4 out of 5

Quick and easy pattern. Looks so cute, could just do with a little hat. ?

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pauline farrelly

Rated 5 out of 5

he is great and another to add to my collection of your lovely patterns am making him and the robin to give to friends for christmas keep up the good ...More
he is great and another to add to my collection of your lovely patterns am making him and the robin to give to friends for christmas keep up the good work

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kim

Rated 5 out of 5

Pattern easy to follow and quick to make. really pleased with finished result.

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June Hector

Rated 5 out of 5

Another great quick and easy patter,.

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Pat

Rated 5 out of 5

He is almost completed and I am delighted with yet another pattern - thank you so much KBP

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Penny Miles

Rated 5 out of 5

What a lovely character. I knitted this in just 2 days, gave it to a friend who needed cheering up and not only was she delighted with it, it worked ...More
What a lovely character. I knitted this in just 2 days, gave it to a friend who needed cheering up and not only was she delighted with it, it worked and she's smiling again!!!

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Jane Poulton

Rated 5 out of 5

Cute little fellow, very easy to follow pattern, looks good

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Carol Rogers

Rated 4 out of 5

Very easy to make, good result

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Josie

Rated 5 out of 5

Brilliant easy pattern to follow,as always

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Marilyn Beasley

Rated 5 out of 5

So cute and easy to knit! Adorable penguin.

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Marie Hilliard

Rated 4 out of 5

Haven't done it yet but looking forward to it

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Alison Botting

Rated 5 out of 5

Looking forward to knitting him for my friends for Xmas now I have finished my own. Easy pattern to follow, he is lovely

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Katie

Rated 5 out of 5

Really cute

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Julie

Rated 5 out of 5

Lovely pattern to knit and very popular with my buyers at craft fairs

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Paulene

Rated 5 out of 5

I haven't knitted him yet but as always the patterns are easy to follow and I always have every confidence of a gorgeous result. Please keep the patt...More
I haven't knitted him yet but as always the patterns are easy to follow and I always have every confidence of a gorgeous result. Please keep the patterns coming!

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Carole

Rated 5 out of 5

Another charming character. K by P patterns always turn out well,and look good. I'm always pleased it's the results.

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May Marsh

Rated 5 out of 5

It was a joy to knit, easy to follow instructions, end result as pictured, thank you.

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trish

Rated 5 out of 5

going to enjoy making this cheery little fellow,,,good thing about all your patterns is that they are easy to follow

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sheila nicoll

Rated 5 out of 5

What can I say...I fell in love with him straight away as did my daughter so I did have to do more than one.
Your patterns are so easy to follow too.

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Rita hill

Rated 3 out of 5

Have not knitted yet but have knitted several other patterns from knitting by post and am very pleased with results

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Jill Evans

Rated 5 out of 5

Easy to knit and quick to do. I have made several already

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Sallie

Rated 5 out of 5

So easy quick and straightforward - and a beautiful penguin is the result

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serena owen

Rated 5 out of 5

Was so pleased when I received this pattern as penguins are my absolute favourites. Thank you so much for easy to follow instructions and a wonderful...More
Was so pleased when I received this pattern as penguins are my absolute favourites. Thank you so much for easy to follow instructions and a wonderful knitting pattern. x

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1. Terminology
Cast on	Anschlagen	Monter	Montar
sts (stitches)	M (Maschen)	m (mailles)	p (puntos)
k (Knit)	re M	end.	der.
p (Purl)	li M	env.	rev.
inc (Increase – knit into front & back)	1 M zun (aus 1 M 2 str.)	augm (tricoter 2 fois la m.)	aum (tejer 2 veces el p.)
increase into every stitch	In jede Masche 1 M zunehmen (verdoppeln)	Faire une augmentation dans chaque maille	Hacer un aumento en cada punto
k2tog (Decrease)	2 M re zus	2 m ens end.	2 p jun der.
Purl 1 row	1 Reihe links stricken	Tricoter 1 rang à l'envers	Tejer 1 vuelta del revés
Next: (k1, k2tog) to end	Nächste: (1 re, 2 re zus) bis zum Ende wiederholen	Suivant : répéter (1 end, 2 ens end) jusqu'à la fin	Siguiente: repetir (1 der, 2 jun der) hasta el final
Starting with a purl row, st-st xx rows	Mit einer Rückreihe (links) beginnen, xx Reihen glatt rechts stricken	En commençant par un rang envers, tricoter xx rangs en jersey	Empezando con una vuelta del revés, tejer xx vueltas a punto jersey
Draw thread through the remaining stitches and pull tight	Faden durch die restlichen Maschen ziehen und festziehen	Passer le fil à travers les mailles restantes et serrer	Pasar el hilo por los puntos restantes y tirar fuerte para cerrar
Cast off	Abketten	Rabattre	Cerrar
2. Yarn (Garn / Laine / Lana)
Double Knitting (DK) Light Worsted, 8ply or No.3. It should be about 300 metres per 100g	Double Knitting (DK) Light Worsted, 8-fädig oder Nr. 3. Lauflänge ca. 300 Meter pro 100g	Double Knitting (DK) Light Worsted, 8ply ou N°3. Environ 300 mètres pour 100g	Double Knitting (DK) Light Worsted, 8 cabos o N.º 3. Debería tener unos 300 metros por cada 100g
Chunky Chunky is also known as Bulky, 16ply or No.5 yarn. It should be about 150 metres per 100g	Chunky Chunky ist auch bekannt als Bulky, 16-fädig oder Nr. 5 Garn. Lauflänge ca. 150 Meter pro 100g	Chunky Chunky est aussi appelé Bulky, 16ply ou fil N°5. Environ 150 mètres pour 100g	Chunky Chunky también se conoce como Bulky, 16 cabos o hilo N.º 5. Debería tener unos 150 metros por cada 100g
3. Stuffing (Füllung / Rembourrage / Relleno)
Toy Stuffing Toy Stuffing for inside. Also known as Fiberfill or Wool Stuffing	Füllwatte Füllwatte für das Innere. Auch bekannt als Bastelwatte oder Wollfüllung	Rembourrage Rembourrage pour l'intérieur. Aussi appelé Ouate de rembourrage ou Fibre	Relleno Relleno para juguetes (interior). También conocido como guata, fibra o relleno de lana
4. Needles (Nadeln / Aiguilles / Agujas)
3mm Single Pointed Knitting Needles This is the same as a UK size 11 or a US size 3	3mm Stricknadeln (Gerade) Das ist das Gleiche wie UK-Größe 11 oder US-Größe 3	Aiguilles à tricoter droites 3mm Cela équivaut à une taille UK 11 ou US 3	Agujas rectas de 3mm Esto es lo mismo que una talla UK 11 o una talla US 3
4.5mm Single Pointed Knitting Needles This is the same as a UK size 7 or a US size 7	4.5mm Stricknadeln (Gerade) Das ist das Gleiche wie UK-Größe 7 oder US-Größe 7	Aiguilles à tricoter droites 4.5mm Cela équivaut à une taille UK 7 ou US 7	Agujas rectas de 4.5mm Esto es lo mismo que una talla UK 7 o una talla US 7