Hopkins the Penguin

Hopkins the Penguin is making a splash in the world of knitting, and he's ready for a delightful swim with his colorful life preserver! Designed by the talented Amanda Berry @fluffandfuzz, this charming penguin toy pattern is perfect for your next knitting project. Crafted using high-quality acrylic DK yarns on single pointed needles, Hopkins stands out as an engaging and adorable knit that you’ll want to create time and time again.

This knitting pattern incorporates fun intarsia colour-work to bring the penguin to life, along with innovative short row shaping (including wraps and turns) to ensure his life preserver fits perfectly. Designed for confident beginners and more experienced knitters, this project allows you to enhance your skills while crafting a delightful toy. You’ll master essential techniques such as casting on and off, knitting, purling, increases and decreases, as well as seaming to finish your adorable creation.

Hopkins the Penguin is not only a great way to practice your knitting but also makes for a fantastic gift for children or a delightful addition to your own collection. Dive into this fun and engaging pattern, and bring Hopkins to life with your knitting needles!