Hi there and welcome to Part 1 of Art the Arctic Puffin! I’m so excited to be a part of this awesome Adorable World of Arctic Animals Crochet Along and I’m sure you’re excited to make Art, so let’s get to it!

Hopefully, you were able to catch the post about what supplies you need and you have everything ready. If not, here’s what you’ll need for the entire project:

• 110 yards of Mainstays in Black (397 y/363 m per 7 oz/198.5 g skein); 100% acrylic, worsted weight (#4) yarn
• 2 yards of Red Heart Super Saver in Red (364 y/333 m per 7 oz/198.5 g skein); 100% acrylic, worsted weight (#4) yarn
• 2 yards of I Love This Yarn in Turquoise (355 y/324.6 m per 7 oz/198.5 g skein); 100% acrylic, worsted weight (4) yarn
• 14 yards of Big Twist Value in Varsity Orange (380 y/347 m per 6 oz/170 g skein); 100% acrylic, worsted weight (#4) yarn
• 22 yards of I Love This Yarn in White (355 y/324.6 m per 7 oz/198.5 g skein); 100% acrylic, worsted weight (4) yarn

4.5 mm/US size 7 hook

Tapestry needle
Scissors
Stitch marker
Fiber fill (or other stuffing medium)

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Today, we will begin with the head and body, which are made in one piece (yay for less sewing!)

The abbreviations that we will be using today are:

• sc- single crochet
• inc- increase
• st(s)- stitch(es)
• dec- decrease

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Art the Arctic Puffin Part 1

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Some pattern notes/reminders before we get into it.

This pattern uses US terminology.
( )- denote a group of stitches worked in the same stitch.
[ ]- denote a group of stitches that is repeated as many times as stated.
If the number follows the abbreviation (such as “inc 5”), you will work the instructed stitch that many times over successive stitches (in the example, increase in each of the next 5 stitches).
Rounds are worked in spiral rounds without joining, unless otherwise stated. A stitch marker is helpful to keep track of rounds (mark the first stitch in each round).
The body and head are made in one piece, starting with the body, but there is a label for when the head starts.

Body

Using your 4.5 mm crochet hook and black yarn (or appropriate sized hook if you’re using a different sized yarn), create a double magic ring and sc 8 into the ring.
Round 2: inc in each st (16)
Round 3: sc in first st, inc in next, [sc, inc in next], repeat [] 6 more times (24)
Round 4: sc in first 2 sts, inc in next, [sc 2, inc], repeat [] 6 more times (3
Round 5: sc in first 3 sts, inc in next, [sc 3, inc], repeat [] 6 more times (40)

Weave in starting end.

Rounds 6-15: sc in each st (40)
Round 16: sc in first 3 sts, dec, [sc 3, dec], repeat [] 6 more times (32)
Round 17: sc in first 2 sts, dec, [sc 2, dec], repeat [] 6 more times (24)
Stuff the body with fiber fill.
Round 18: sc in first st, dec, [sc, dec], repeat [] 6 more times (16)

Round 19: dec evenly around (8)

Head

Round 20: sc in each st (8)
Round 21: inc in each st (16)
Round 22: sc in first st, inc in next, [sc, inc], repeat [] 6 more times (24)
Round 23: sc in first 2 sts, inc in next, [sc 2, inc], repeat [] 6 more times (32)
Round 24: sc in first 3 sts, inc in next, [sc 3, inc], repeat [] 6 more times (40)
Round 25: sc in first 4 sts, inc in next, [sc 4, inc], repeat [] 6 more times (48)

Round 26: sc in first 5 sts, inc in next, [sc 5, inc], repeat [] 6 more times (56)
Rounds 27-36: sc in each st (56)
Be sure the rest of the body and the neck are adequately stuffed.

Round 37: sc in first 5 sts, dec, [sc 5, dec], repeat [] 6 more times (48)

Round 38: sc in first 4 sts, dec, [sc 4, dec], repeat [] 6 more times (40)
Round 39: sc in first 3 sts, dec, [sc 3, dec], repeat [] 6 more times (32)

Round 40: sc in first 2 sts, dec, [sc 2, dec], repeat [] 6 more times (24)
Round 41: sc in first st, dec, [sc, dec], repeat [] 6 more times (16)

Stuff the head with fiber fill.

Round 42: dec evenly around (8)
Round 43: dec evenly around (4)
Fasten off, leaving a 6-8 inch tail, weave through the front loop of each stitch and pull tight. Weave in remaining end.

That’s it for today! Be sure to post in the Crochet with the CrochetWizzard! group on Facebook or tag @crochetwizzardcal and @boymomcrochetlife on Instagram and use #adorableworldofarcticanimalscal on either. We’re so excited to see your makes!

Now head on to part 2!