Wooble's Pierre the Penguin and More: My Amigurumi Adventures Continue

Gayle Bowers
Apr 9, 2024
2 min read

Hola! I'm back with another crochet update.

This time, I've brought a new friend to life – meet Pierre the Penguin, a charming little fellow from my latest Wooble amigurumi adventure.

A crocheted amigurumi penguin with a bright blue body, white belly, and yellow beak, set against a sparkling bokeh light background. — Meet the newest member of the crochet crew: Pierre the Penguin, ready to waddle into hearts with his charming little wings and bright beak!

Pierre was a joy to make, but attaching his parts presented a bit of a challenge. It's always tricky getting everything positioned just right with these amigurumi critters, but practice is making it easier. My Pierre ended up with a slightly off-kilter nose and wings at different angles. Honestly, I think these quirks add to his personality — he's perfectly imperfect!

Comparing different yarns:

I’ve been experimenting with different yarns too. The Wooble kits come with this super-comfy no 4 t-shirt yarn, which is a breeze to work with. For comparison, I tried making a Wooble with a no 3 acrylic yarn. The result? A tinier amigurumi, albeit a bit fiddlier with the risk of splitting threads. While some crafters swear by cotton yarn for its stitch definition, for now, I’m sticking with t-shirt yarn. Its ease and portability are perfect for my upcoming travel plans.

A crocheter’s workstation with a bowl overflowing with yarn in shades of yellow and blue, alongside crochet hooks, scissors, and other crafting tools on a tray, against a backdrop featuring the reflection of a lamp and room interior. — Here's the creative chaos from this project. I do try to contain all my WIPs to their own project tray. Shown here is Wooble's easy-peasy yarn—bright and easy to work with.

The Joy of Making Multiple Woobles:

I’ve now made a few of these Woobles, each as adorable as the last. Given my travel goals, I’m leaning towards stocking up on Wooble yarn or something similar for easy, on-the-go projects. I'll continue to use the patterns I have, either on repeat or by experimenting with modifications, to see what unique creations I can come up with.

Amigurumi animals, including an alligator with a guitar, a yellow chick, a narwhal resting on a stack of Terry Pratchett books, and a white bunny, staged in a vibrant garden with colorful flowers, illustrating a whimsical scene that reflects the creative storytelling of amigurumi crafting. — The gang's all here. My Concert in the Park comes to life.

Amigurumi Ensemble: “Concert in the Park”

I couldn’t resist staging my collection for a bit of fun – I arranged them in a ‘concert in the park’ scene, enhanced with a touch of AI magic. Check out these cuties jamming together!

I included the very first amigurumi I ever made – a large plushie crocodile with comically slanted and incorrectly placed eyes, he’s so adorably derpy I had to keep him. After accessorizing him with a bandana and a small guitar, he’s now rocking it out in my living room, bringing me joy every day.

Two cards are displayed with playful designs; one inviting the finder of a crochet item to take it home, and the other, with a QR code, introducing the creator, Gayle, and inviting interaction on social media. — I hope these cards convey the right sentiment. I briefly considered including translations, since I may be leaving these in other countries, but I figured enough people have access to Google Translate these days.

Spreading Joy Through Travel:

As I mentioned in my previous post, I plan to leave these amigurumi critters in random spots during my travels, as surprise gifts for whoever finds them. I’ve also made little cards to go with them, hoping they'll lead finders back to my blog. Since we're going on a cruise next, I thought making 'water-themed' critters like narwhals, whales, and penguins would be perfect. It’s a delightful thought, knowing these creations might bring smiles worldwide.

Two crocheted narwhal amigurumi, one dark blue and the other light blue, appear to be floating on the ocean's surface, with waves rolling in the background. — My narwhal buddies getting ready to set sail on their ocean adventure, just like me!

Each little derpy critter I create is like sending a personal smile into the world. They make me giggle and feel a bit silly, and I absolutely love it. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or just starting, I hope you find joy in every stitch and perhaps spread a bit of happiness along the way.