Bluum Penguin Toy by Luba Andrushchenko

Bluum Penguin Toy

Knitting
July 2025
Aran (8 wpi) ?
US 4 - 3.5 mm
The finished size may vary depending on your yarn and needle choice
English
This pattern is available from etsy.com for €5.50.

Meet this adorable penguin — a soft and cuddly friend, worked flat in rows and full of personality!
Perfect for confident beginners ready to explore simple shaping, colorwork (intarsia), and a bit of sewing.

The body is worked flat from the bottom up, with the white belly created using the intarsia technique. The wings are knit flat in a color block style and then sewn on. The beak is picked up and knit in the round, while the feet are knit separately in the round and attached at the end. The eyes are embroidered as a finishing touch.

Techniques used:
• Flat knitting (back and forth)
• Intarsia colorwork
• Picking up stitches
• Knitting small parts in the round
• Seaming (mattress stitch)
• Grafting (Kitchener stitch)
• Basic embroidery

Skill level: Confident beginner — step-by-step instructions and video links are included for trickier parts.

Pattern includes:
• Clear written instructions
• Photo references
• Helpful video links
• Available in English
• Instant digital PDF download

This project is great if you enjoy flat knitting and want to try a small toy with just the right amount of challenge!