Percy the Penguin is a charming vintage knitted penguin toy with a classic black-and-white body and plenty of old-fashioned character. This is a lovely find for knitters who enjoy traditional toy patterns and vintage knitting designs.
Quick Pattern Information
- Project: Knitted penguin toy
- Style: Vintage toy knitting pattern
- Construction: Knitted flat and seamed
- Techniques: Basic shaping, increasing, decreasing and sewing up
- Finishing: Stuffed and assembled to create the finished penguin
- Get the Free Pattern: Download Percy the Penguin PDF
Knitting Bee Pattern Notes
Best for: Knitters looking for a vintage penguin knitting pattern or a traditional handmade toy.
Difficulty: Intermediate. The knitting itself is relatively straightforward, but older patterns can be more concise than modern instructions and may assume some knitting experience.
Why knit it: Percy has the distinctive look of a genuine vintage knitted toy rather than a modern amigurumi-style design. He would make a fun addition to a collection of knitted animals or a lovely retro handmade gift.
For more animals and characters, see our free toy knitting patterns.