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Size: One Size
3 1/2 in. (9 cm) tall

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Gauge:

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Exact gauge is not essential for this project.

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Be sure to check your gauge. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

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Stitch Explanation:

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sc2tog (sc decrease): Insert hook into st and draw up a loop. Insert hook into next st and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook.

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Notes:

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1) Penguin is worked in continuous rnds; do not join or turn unless otherwise instructed.

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2) 2) To change color, work last st of old color to last yarn over. Yarn over with new color and draw through all loops on hook to complete st.

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Eyes (Make 2):

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With B, ch 2.

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Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch.

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Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc.

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Fasten off.

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Body:

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With A, ch 2.

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Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed.

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Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc.

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Rnd 3: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc; rep from * around - 18 sc.

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Rnd 4: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc; rep from * around - 24 sc.

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Rnd 5: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc; rep from * around - 30 sc.

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Rnd 6: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc; rep from * around - 36 sc.

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Rnd 7: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc; rep from * around - 42 sc.

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Rnds 8-11: Sc in each sc around; change to B in last st of last rnd.

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Rnds 12-17: Sc in each sc around.

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Rnd 18: *Sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc; rep from * around - 36 sc.

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Rnd 19: *Sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc; rep from * around - 30 sc.

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Rnd 20: *Sc2tog, sc in next 3 sc; rep from * around - 24 sc.

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Sew Eyes to Body. Following package directions, attach safety eyes through center of each crocheted eye.

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Rnd 21: *Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc; rep from * around - 18 sc. Stuff piece.

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Rnd 22: *Sc2tog, sc in next sc; rep from * around - 12 sc.

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Rnd 23: (Sc2tog) around - 6 sc.

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Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Weave tail through last rnd and gather tightly. Knot to secure.

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Feet (Make 2):

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With C, ch 2.

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Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker as each rnd is completed.

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Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc.

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Rnds 3 and 4: Sc in each sc around.

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Fasten off.

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Wings (Make 2):

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With A, ch 2.

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Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker as each rnd is completed.

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Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc.

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Rnd 3: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc; rep from * around - 18 sc.

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Rnd 4: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc; rep from * around - 24 sc.

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Fasten off.

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Beak:

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With C, ch 2.

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Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch; place a marker to indicate beg of rnd; move marker as each rnd is completed.

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Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc.

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Rnd 3: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc; rep from * around - 18 sc.

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Fasten off.

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Finishing:

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Fold Beak in half to make a half-circle, stuff lightly and sew closed. Sew straight edge of Beak to Body. Stuff feet and sew to Body. Sew about 1/3 of outside circumference of Wing to Body. Weave in ends.