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# 🐧 PERCIVAL THE PENGUIN
## A 12-inch (30cm) Hand-Knitted Toy in Formal Attire

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```
        ___________
       /  _______  \
      / /  (o) (o) \ \   ← Top Hat & Face
      | |   ___    | |
      | |__/   \___| |   ← White Shirt Bib
       \_____________/
      /  ___________  \
     / /             \ \  ← Grey Tailed Coat
    | |   (penguin)   | |
    | |___body_body___| |
     \_____ _____ ____/
          |  |  |  |
         [feet][feet]     ← Orange Feet

     "Percival is ready
      for the occasion."
```

*Finished measurements: approx. 30cm (12in) tall including hat, 11cm (4¼in) wide at body*

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## MATERIALS

| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| **Yarn A** | Black 4-ply (fingering weight), approx. 150m |
| **Yarn B** | White 4-ply (fingering weight), approx. 80m |
| **Yarn C** | Grey 4-ply (fingering weight), approx. 60m |
| **Yarn D** | Orange 4-ply (fingering weight), approx. 20m |
| **Needles** | 2.75mm (UK 12) straight needles, pair |
| **Additional** | 2.75mm DPNs or spare needle (for i-cord) |
| **Stuffing** | Polyester toy filling, approx. 100g |
| **Eyes** | 2 × 9mm black safety eyes (see Safety Note) |
| **Notions** | Tapestry needle, stitch markers, row counter, pins |
| **Optional** | Small piece of card for hat brim stiffening |

**Yarn suggestions**: Any smooth 4-ply/fingering yarn. Approximately 310m total yarn used.

> ⚠️ **Safety Note**: Safety eyes contain small parts. For toys intended for children under 36 months, embroider eyes using black yarn instead. Instructions for both methods are included.

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## TENSION (GAUGE)

**28 stitches × 36 rows = 10cm × 10cm (4in × 4in)**
in stocking stitch on 2.75mm needles.

*Please check your tension carefully before beginning. An incorrect tension will affect the finished size of the toy. If you have too many stitches, go up a needle size. If you have too few stitches, go down a needle size.*

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## ABBREVIATIONS

| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| k | knit |
| p | purl |
| st(s) | stitch(es) |
| RS | right side |
| WS | wrong side |
| st st | stocking stitch (k on RS, p on WS) |
| g st | garter stitch (k every row) |
| CO | cast on |
| BO | cast off (bind off) |
| inc1 | increase 1: knit into front and back of stitch (kfb) |
| k2tog | knit 2 stitches together (right-leaning decrease) |
| ssk | slip 1 knitwise, slip 1 knitwise, knit both slipped sts together (left-leaning decrease) |
| M1L | make 1 left: lift bar between sts from front to back, knit through back loop |
| M1R | make 1 right: lift bar between sts from back to front, knit through front loop |
| rem | remaining |
| rep | repeat |
| approx | approximately |
| cm | centimetres |
| mm | millimetres |
| RS/WS | right side / wrong side |
| [ ] | work instructions within brackets the number of times stated |

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## CONSTRUCTION OVERVIEW

Percival is worked in flat pieces on two straight needles and seamed together. The order of construction is:

1. **Body** (black/white, two halves)
2. **Head** (black/white, two halves)
3. **Wings** × 2 (black, flat)
4. **Beak** (orange, small triangle)
5. **Tail** (black, small wedge)
6. **Feet** × 2 (orange, flat)
7. **Tailed Coat** (grey, back and two front panels)
8. **Shirt Bib** (white, small rectangle with shaped top)
9. **Top Hat** (black, crown and brim)

All pieces are sewn together using mattress stitch or whip stitch as appropriate, with toy filling added before closing seams.

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## PATTERN

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### PIECE 1: BODY FRONT (White Belly Panel)

Work in Yarn B (white), st st.

**CO 10 sts.**

- **Row 1 (WS):** Purl.
- **Row 2 (RS):** k1, inc1, k to last 2 sts, inc1, k1. *(12 sts)*
- **Row 3:** Purl.
- **Row 4:** k1, inc1, k to last 2 sts, inc1, k1. *(14 sts)*
- **Row 5:** Purl.
- **Row 6:** k1, inc1, k to last 2 sts, inc1, k1. *(16 sts)*
- **Row 7:** Purl.
- **Row 8:** k1, inc1, k to last 2 sts, inc1, k1. *(18 sts)*
- **Rows 9–35 (27 rows):** Work straight in st st, ending with a WS row. *(18 sts)*
- **Row 36 (RS):** k1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. *(16 sts)*
- **Row 37:** Purl.
- **Row 38:** k1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. *(14 sts)*
- **Row 39:** Purl.
- **Row 40:** k1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. *(12 sts)*
- **Row 41:** Purl.
- **Row 42:** k1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. *(10 sts)*
- **Row 43:** Purl.
- **Row 44:** k1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. *(8 sts)*
- **Row 45:** Purl.
- **BO** all 8 sts.

*Piece measures approx. 13cm (5in) tall × 6.5cm (2½in) wide at widest point.*

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### PIECE 2: BODY BACK (Black)

Work in Yarn A (black), st st.

**CO 10 sts.**

- **Row 1 (WS):** Purl.
- **Row 2 (RS):** k1, inc1, k to last 2 sts, inc1, k1. *(12 sts)*
- **Row 3:** Purl.
- **Row 4:** k1, inc1, k to last 2 sts, inc1, k1. *(14 sts)*
- **Row 5:** Purl.
- **Row 6:** k1, inc1, k to last 2 sts, inc1, k1. *(16 sts)*
- **Row 7:** Purl.
- **Row 8:** k1, inc1, k to last 2 sts, inc1, k1. *(18 sts)*
- **Row 9:** Purl.
- **Row 10:** k1, inc1, k to last 2 sts, inc1, k1. *(20 sts)*
- **Row 11:** Purl.
- **Row 12:** k1, inc1, k to last 2 sts, inc1, k1. *(22 sts)*
- **Rows 13–35 (23 rows):** Work straight in st st. *(22 sts)*
- **Row 36:** k1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. *(20 sts)*
- **Row 37:** Purl.
- **Row 38:** k1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. *(18 sts)*
- **Row 39:** Purl.
- **Row 40:** k1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. *(16 sts)*
- **Row 41:** Purl.
- **Row 42:** k1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. *(14 sts)*
- **Row 43:** Purl.
- **Row 44:** k1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. *(12 sts)*
- **Row 45:** Purl.
- **Row 46:** k1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. *(10 sts)*
- **Row 47:** Purl.
- **BO** all 10 sts.

*Piece measures approx. 13cm (5in) tall × 7.5cm (3in) wide at widest point.*

> **Technical Note**: The back piece is slightly wider than the front. When seaming, ease the extra width evenly around the side seams to create a rounded, three-dimensional body shape.

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### PIECE 3: HEAD FRONT (White Face)

Work in Yarn B (white), st st.

**CO 6 sts.**

- **Row 1 (WS):** Purl.
- **Row 2 (RS):** k1, inc1, k to last 2 sts, inc1, k1. *(8 sts)*
- **Row 3:** Purl.
- **Row 4:** k1, inc1, k to last 2 sts, inc1, k1. *(10 sts)*
- **Row 5:** Purl.
- **Row 6:** k1, inc1, k to last 2 sts, inc1, k1. *(12 sts)*
- **Row 7:** Purl.
- **Row 8:** k1, inc1, k to last 2 sts, inc1, k1. *(14 sts)*
- **Rows 9–20 (12 rows):** Work straight in st st. *(14 sts)*
- **Row 21:** k1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. *(12 sts)*
- **Row 22:** Purl.
- **Row 23:** k1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. *(10 sts)*
- **Row 24:** Purl.
- **Row 25:** k1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. *(8 sts)*
- **Row 26:** Purl.
- **Row 27:** k1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. *(6 sts)*
- **Row 28:** Purl.
- **BO** all 6 sts.

*Piece measures approx. 8cm (3¼in) tall × 5cm (2in) wide at widest point.*

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### PIECE 4: HEAD BACK (Black)

Work in Yarn A (black), st st.

**CO 6 sts.**

- **Row 1 (WS):** Purl.
- **Row 2 (RS):** k1, inc1, k to last 2 sts, inc1, k1. *(8 sts)*
- **Row 3:** Purl.
- **Row 4:** k1, inc1, k to last 2 sts, inc1, k1. *(10 sts)*
- **Row 5:** Purl.
- **Row 6:** k1, inc1, k to last 2 sts, inc1, k1. *(12 sts)*
- **Row 7:** Purl.
- **Row 8:** k1, inc1, k to last 2 sts, inc1, k1. *(14 sts)*
- **Row 9:** Purl.
- **Row 10:** k1, inc1, k to last 2 sts, inc1, k1. *(16 sts)*
- **Rows 11–20 (10 rows):** Work straight in st st. *(16 sts)*
- **Row 21:** k1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. *(14 sts)*
- **Row 22:** Purl.
- **Row 23:** k1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. *(12 sts)*
- **Row 24:** Purl.
- **Row 25:** k1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. *(10 sts)*
- **Row 26:** Purl.
- **Row 27:** k1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. *(8 sts)*
- **Row 28:** Purl.
- **Row 29:** k1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. *(6 sts)*
- **Row 30:** Purl.
- **BO** all 6 sts.

*Piece measures approx. 8cm (3¼in) tall × 5.5cm (2¼in) wide at widest point.*

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### PIECE 5: WINGS (make 2)

Work in Yarn A (black), st st.

**CO 4 sts.**

- **Row 1 (WS):** Purl.
- **Row 2 (RS):** k1, inc1, k to last 2 sts, inc1, k1. *(6 sts)*
- **Row 3:** Purl.
- **Row 4:** k1, inc1, k to last 2 sts, inc1, k1. *(8 sts)*
- **Row 5:** Purl.
- **Row 6:** k1, inc1, k to last 2 sts, inc1, k1. *(10 sts)*
- **Row 7:** Purl.
- **Row 8:** k1, inc1, k to last 2 sts, inc1, k1. *(12 sts)*
- **Rows 9–22 (14 rows):** Work straight in st st. *(12 sts)*
- **Row 23:** k1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. *(10 sts)*
- **Row 24:** Purl.
- **Row 25:** k1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. *(8 sts)*
- **Row 26:** Purl.
- **Row 27:** k1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. *(6 sts)*
- **Row 28:** Purl.
- **Row 29:** k1, ssk, k2tog, k1. *(4 sts)*
- **Row 30:** Purl.
- **Row 31:** ssk, k2tog. *(2 sts)*
- **Row 32:** p2tog. *(1 st)*
- Break yarn, pull through remaining stitch.

Make a second wing to mirror: work exactly the same — the piece is symmetrical.

*Each wing measures approx. 9cm (3½in) long × 4cm (1½in) wide.*

For each wing, work a second identical piece. Place two pieces together (wrong sides facing), and oversew around the edges leaving the straight cast-on edge open. Lightly stuff, then close. This gives a firm, padded wing.

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### PIECE 6: BEAK

Work in Yarn D (orange), g st (knit every row).

**CO 8 sts.**

- **Rows 1–3:** Knit.
- **Row 4:** k1, ssk, k2, k2tog, k1. *(6 sts)*
- **Rows 5–6:** Knit.
- **Row 7:** k1, ssk, k2tog, k1. *(4 sts)*
- **Row 8:** Knit.
- **Row 9:** ssk, k2tog. *(2 sts)*
- **Row 10:** k2tog. *(1 st)*
- Break yarn, pull through remaining stitch.

Fold beak in half lengthwise (right sides together) along the long axis and seam the side edge. Turn right side out to form a small triangular beak. Lightly stuff.

*Beak measures approx. 2.5cm (1in) long.*

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### PIECE 7: TAIL

Work in Yarn A (black), st st.

**CO 12 sts.**

- **Row 1 (WS):** Purl.
- **Rows 2–8:** Work straight in st st.
- **Row 9 (RS):** k1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. *(10 sts)*
- **Row 10:** Purl.
- **Row 11:** k1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. *(8 sts)*
- **Row 12:** Purl.
- **Row 13:** k1, ssk, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. *(6 sts)*
- **Row 14:** Purl.
- **Row 15:** k1, ssk, k2tog, k1. *(4 sts)*
- **BO** all 4 sts.

Fold tail in half (wrong sides together), seam the sides. Lightly stuff.

*Tail measures approx. 3cm (1¼in) tall × 4cm (1½in) wide at base.*

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### PIECE 8: FEET (make 2)

Work in Yarn D (orange), g st.

**CO 16 sts.**

- **Rows 1–4:** Knit.
- **Row 5 (RS):** k4, BO 2 sts, k4 (5 sts on needle), BO 2 sts, k to end. *(12 sts rem in 3 groups)*
  - *This creates 3 toes. You will now work each group of 4 sts separately.*

**First toe (right-hand 4 sts):**
- Row 6: CO 1 st, k4. *(4 sts — work only these 4 sts)*
- Rows 7–10: Knit.
- Row 11: k1, ssk, k1. *(3 sts)* — Wait, let me re-work this toe section cleanly:

> **Simplified Toe Method** (recommended for clarity):
>
> Instead of splitting mid-row, work the foot as a flat webbed shape:

**CO 14 sts.** (Yarn D)

- **Rows 1–4 (g st):** Knit all rows.
- **Row 5 (shape toes):** k2tog, k2, M1R, k2, M1L, k2, M1R, k2, M1L, k2tog. *(14 sts — same count, but toes suggested by increases)*
- **Rows 6–8:** Knit.
- **Row 9:** k1, [k2tog] twice, k4, [ssk] twice, k1. *(10 sts)*
- **Row 10:** Knit.
- **Row 11:** k1, k2tog, k4, ssk, k1. *(8 sts)*
- **Row 12:** Knit.
- **BO** all 8 sts.

Make a second identical piece. Place two pieces together (wrong sides facing), oversew around the outer edge. Do not stuff feet — keep flat.

*Each foot measures approx. 4.5cm (1¾in) long × 3.5cm (1½in) wide.*

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## COSTUME PIECES

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### PIECE 9: TAILED COAT — BACK PANEL

Work in Yarn C (grey), st st.

The coat back has a full upper section and two pointed tails hanging down.

**CO 22 sts.**

- **Row 1 (WS):** Purl.
- **Rows 2–20 (19 rows):** Work straight in st st. *(22 sts)*
  - *This forms the upper back of the coat, approx. 5cm (2in).*

**Divide for tails:**
- **Row 21 (RS):** k11, turn. Work on these 11 sts only for right tail.

**Right tail:**
- **Row 22:** Purl.
- **Row 23:** k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. *(10 sts)*
- **Row 24:** Purl.
- **Row 25:** k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. *(9 sts)*
- **Row 26:** Purl.
- **Row 27:** k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. *(8 sts)*
- **Row 28:** Purl.
- **Row 29:** k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. *(7 sts)*
- **Row 30:** Purl.
- **Row 31:** k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. *(6 sts)*
- **Row 32:** Purl.
- **Row 33:** k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. *(5 sts)*
- **Row 34:** Purl.
- **Row 35:** k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. *(4 sts)*
- **BO** all 4 sts.

Rejoin yarn to remaining 11 sts for left tail, RS facing.

**Left tail:**
- **Row 22:** Purl.
- **Row 23:** k1, ssk, k to end. *(10 sts)*
- **Row 24:** Purl.
- **Row 25:** k1, ssk, k to end. *(9 sts)*
- **Row 26:** Purl.
- **Row 27:** k1, ssk, k to end. *(8 sts)*
- **Row 28:** Purl.
- **Row 29:** k1, ssk, k to end. *(7 sts)*
- **Row 30:** Purl.
- **Row 31:** k1, ssk, k to end. *(6 sts)*
- **Row 32:** Purl.
- **Row 33:** k1, ssk, k to end. *(5 sts)*
- **Row 34:** Purl.
- **Row 35:** k1, ssk, k to end. *(4 sts)*
- **BO** all 4 sts.

*Coat back measures approx. 5cm (2in) wide × 10cm (4in) long including tails.*

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### PIECE 10: TAILED COAT — FRONT PANELS (make 2)

Work in Yarn C (grey), st st.

**CO 10 sts.**

- **Row 1 (WS):** Purl.
- **Rows 2–20:** Work straight in st st. *(10 sts)*
- **Row 21 (RS):** k1, ssk, k to end. *(9 sts)*
- **Row 22:** Purl.
- **Row 23:** k1, ssk, k to end. *(8 sts)*
- **Row 24:** Purl.
- **Row 25:** k1, ssk, k to end. *(7 sts)*
- **Row 26:** Purl.
- **Row 27:** k1, ssk, k to end. *(6 sts)*
- **BO** all 6 sts.

For second front panel, work as above but reverse the shaping:
- Decrease at end of RS rows: k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.

*Each front panel measures approx. 3.5cm (1⅜in) wide × 7.5cm (3in) long.*

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### PIECE 11: COAT LAPELS (make 2, optional detail)

Work in Yarn B (white) or Yarn C (grey), g st.

**CO 5 sts.**

- **Rows 1–6:** Knit.
- **Row 7:** k1, ssk, k2. *(4 sts)*
- **Row 8:** Knit.
- **Row 9:** k1, ssk, k1. *(3 sts)*
- **BO** all 3 sts.

Sew one lapel to the top of each front coat panel, angled outward.

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### PIECE 12: SHIRT BIB

Work in Yarn B (white), st st.

**CO 10 sts.**

- **Row 1 (WS):** Purl.
- **Rows 2–14 (13 rows):** Work straight in st st. *(10 sts)*
- **Row 15 (RS):** k3, BO 4 sts, k3. *(6 sts rem in two groups of 3)*

**Right side collar:**
- **Row 16:** p3.
- **Row 17:** k1, ssk. *(2 sts)*
- **Row 18:** p2tog. *(1 st)*
- Break yarn, pull through.

Rejoin yarn to left collar sts.

**Left side collar:**
- **Row 16:** p3.
- **Row 17:** k2tog, k1. *(2 sts)*
- **Row 18:** p2tog. *(1 st)*
- Break yarn, pull through.

*Shirt bib measures approx. 3.5cm (1⅜in) wide × 5cm (2in) long with small collar notch at top.*

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### PIECE 13: TOP HAT — CROWN

Work in Yarn A (black), st st.

**CO 30 sts.**

- **Row 1 (WS):** Purl.
- **Rows 2–22 (21 rows):** Work straight in st st. *(30 sts)*
  - *This forms the sides of the hat crown, approx. 6cm (2⅜in).*

**Shape top:**
- **Row 23 (RS):** [k3, k2tog] 6 times. *(24 sts)*
- **Row 24:** Purl.
- **Row 25:** [k2, k2tog] 6 times. *(18 sts)*
- **Row 26:** Purl.
- **Row 27:** [k1, k2tog] 6 times. *(12 sts)*
- **Row 28:** Purl.
- **Row 29:** [k2tog] 6 times. *(6 sts)*
- Break yarn, thread through remaining 6 sts, draw up tight and secure.

Seam the hat using mattress stitch along the straight edge to form a tube. This creates the hat crown. *(Circumference approx. 10.5cm / 4¼in; height approx. 6cm / 2⅜in)*

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### PIECE 14: TOP HAT — BRIM

Work in Yarn A (black), g st.

**CO 46 sts.**

- **Rows 1–2:** Knit.
- **Row 3 (RS):** k5, [k2tog, k6] 5 times, k1. *(41 sts)*
- **Row 4:** Knit.
- **Row 5:** k4, [k2tog, k5] 5 times, k2. *(36 sts)*
- **Row 6:** Knit.
- **Row 7:** k3, [k2tog, k4] 5 times, k3. *(31 sts)*
- **Row 8:** Knit.
- **BO** all 31 sts loosely.

*Seam the short edges together to form a ring. This forms the brim of the hat.*

**To join hat:** Insert the crown tube into the brim ring, aligning the lower edge of the crown with the inner edge of the brim. Sew together neatly on the inside. If desired, cut a small disc of card to the size of the hat top and insert inside the crown before stuffing lightly for structure.

*Finished hat: approx. 2.5cm (1in) brim width, 6cm (2⅜in) crown height, 7cm (2¾in) outer diameter.*

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## MAKING UP

*You will need: tapestry needle, toy filling, pins, Yarn A and Yarn B for seaming.*

### STEP 1 — BODY ASSEMBLY

1. Place Body Front (white) and Body Back (black) with **wrong sides together**, ensuring both cast-on edges are aligned at the bottom.
2. Using Yarn A, seam around the side edges and top curved edge using **mattress stitch**, leaving the bottom edge open.
3. Stuff firmly with toy filling, pushing filling into all corners.
4. Close the bottom seam using mattress stitch or ladder stitch.

*Tip: The back piece is wider; ease it around the sides for a rounded 3D shape.*

### STEP 2 — HEAD ASSEMBLY

1. Place Head Front (white) and Head Back (black) with wrong sides together.
2. Before closing, insert **safety eyes** through both layers of white fabric, positioning them approximately 1.5cm (⅝in) down from the top of the white section and 2cm (¾in) apart, with the backing washers firmly secured from inside.
   - **Embroidered alternative**: Using black yarn, work 2 satin stitch circles of approx. 8mm diameter in the same position.
3. Seam around the sides and top, leaving the bottom (neck) edge open.
4. Stuff firmly.
5. Close the bottom, leaving a small opening of approx. 1cm (⅜in) at centre for neck attachment if desired, or close fully and attach directly.

### STEP 3 — ATTACH HEAD TO BODY

1. Centre the head on the upper body.
2. Pin in place, checking it faces forward and sits upright.
3. Sew securely around the neck join using small whip stitches. Work around the circumference twice for strength.

### STEP 4 — ATTACH BEAK

1. Position the beak at the centre of the white face, approximately halfway down the white panel.
2. Sew the cast-on edge of the beak neatly to the face using small whip stitches.

### STEP 5 — ATTACH WINGS

1. Position one wing on each side of the body, with the widest part of the wing at shoulder height (approx. 2.5cm / 1in below the head join).
2. The wings should angle very slightly downward and forward.
3. Sew the straight cast-on edge of each wing firmly to the body using whip stitch.

### STEP 6 — ATTACH TAIL

1. Sew the tail to the centre back lower body, just above the base seam.
2. Angle it slightly upward and outward.

### STEP 7 — ATTACH FEET

1. Position feet flat at the base of the body, each pointing slightly outward.
2. Sew the back (narrower) edge of each foot to the underside of the body using whip stitch.
3. Sew the foot top edge to the lower front of the body to help the penguin stand upright.

*Tip: If Percival is unstable, cut two small pieces of plastic canvas or thick card to the same shape as the soles of the feet and slip them inside before sewing shut, to add weight and stability.*

### STEP 8 — ATTACH SHIRT BIB

1. Centre the shirt bib on the white body front, placing the top edge just below the neck join.
2. Sew neatly around all edges using small whip stitches in white yarn.

### STEP 9 — ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH TAILED COAT

1. Sew the two front coat panels to the back coat panel at the shoulder seams (top edges).
2. Sew the side seams, leaving the bottom open for the tails to hang free.
3. Place the coat on Percival, aligning shoulder seams with his actual shoulders.
4. Tack (baste) lightly down the front panels and around the collar area using a few invisible stitches through to the body yarn. The coat should appear to be worn but can be removable if preferred.
5. Attach lapels (if made) to the front panels.

### STEP 10 — ATTACH TOP HAT

1. Centre the hat on top of Percival's head, tilting it very slightly forward for a jaunty appearance.
2. Sew the inside lower rim of the hat to the head using whip stitch in black yarn, working all the way around.

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## FINISHING DETAILS

- **Bow tie** (optional): Cut a small length of black or red yarn. Tie a small neat bow and sew to the shirt bib just below the neck.
- **Weave in** all yarn ends carefully, threading them through the inner stuffed section of each piece before trimming.
- **Press** each piece gently under a damp cloth before seaming if needed — do NOT iron directly on yarn.
- **Embellishment**: A tiny white dot can be embroidered onto each eye to create a glint of life.

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## FINISHED MEASUREMENTS SUMMARY

| Part | Approx. Height | Approx. Width |
|---|---|---|
| Body | 13cm (5in) | 11cm (4¼in) |
| Head | 8cm (3¼in) | 9cm (3½in) |
| Wings | 9cm (3½in) | 4cm (1½in) |
| Feet | 3cm (1¼in) | 4.5cm (1¾in) |
| Top Hat | 6cm (2⅜in) tall | 7cm (2¾in) wide |
| **TOTAL (assembled)** | **approx. 30cm (12in)** | **approx. 11cm (4¼in)** |

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## COLOUR AND YARN GUIDE SUMMARY

| Piece | Yarn Colour |
|---|---|
| Body back, head back, wings, tail, hat | Yarn A — Black |
| Body front, head front, bib, lapels | Yarn B — White |
| Tailed coat (all pieces) | Yarn C — Grey |
| Beak, feet | Yarn D — Orange |

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## VISUAL REFERENCE DIAGRAM

```
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                  PERCIVAL THE PENGUIN                │
│                                                      │
│              ┌──────────────┐                        │
│              │  ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ │  ← Black top hat       │
│          ════╪══════════════╪════  ← Hat brim        │
│              │  ░░░░░░░░░░ │                        │
│              │  ░ (●) (●) ░│  ← Black eyes on white │
│              │  ░░░ ▲ ░░░ │  ← Orange beak          │
│              │  ░░░░░░░░░░ │  ← White face           │
│              └──────────────┘                        │
│          ┌────────────────────┐                      │
│    ┌─────┤ Grey coat ░░░░░░░░ ├─────┐               │
│    │Wing │ Grey ░ White ░ Grey│Wing │ ← Coat front  │
│    │▓▓▓▓ │ ░░░ [SHIRT BIB] ░░│ ▓▓▓▓│               │
│    │▓▓▓▓ │ ░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░░ │ ▓▓▓▓│               │
│    └─────┤ ░░ Black body ░░░░ ├─────┘               │
│          └────────────────────┘                      │
│               │░░░░░░░░░░░│                          │
│           ════╪═══════════╪════  ← Coat tails (grey)│
│            ▓▓▓│           │▓▓▓   ← Tails taper      │
│               │ ▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓▓ │  ← Tail (back)          │
│           ┌───┘           └───┐                      │
│           │  Orange Feet  ×2  │                      │
│          ╔╩═══════════════════╩╗                     │
│          ║  ≋≋≋≋ ground ≋≋≋≋  ║                     │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

COLOUR KEY:
  ▓ = Black (Yarn A)    ░ = White (Yarn B)
  ▒ = Grey (Yarn C)     ▲ = Orange (Yarn D)
```

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## DESIGNER'S NOTES

> *Percival is an opinionated penguin who insists on being properly dressed for all occasions. He is the sort of penguin who arrives at a party before the host and immediately begins judging the canapés. He takes his hat very seriously.*

**Difficulty level**: Intermediate — suitable for knitters comfortable with basic shaping (increases and decreases), seaming, and working from a multi-piece pattern.

**Care instructions**: Hand wash gently in cool water. Reshape whilst damp. Dry flat away from direct heat. Not suitable for children under 36 months due to small parts unless safety eyes are replaced with embroidery.

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*Pattern © [Designer Name] — For personal use only. Please do not sell or redistribute this pattern.*

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