Are you ready to embark on a delightful crochet adventure and bring an adorable little duck amigurumi to life? This free pattern is perfect for crocheters of various skill levels, from beginners to intermediates. Whether you’re crafting this sweet amigurumi duck for yourself or as a gift, the end result will surely bring joy and warmth to any heart.
Our step-by-step instructions and carefully explained abbreviations will guide you through the process. So, grab your crochet hook, your favorite yarn colors, and let’s get started on creating a lovable duck companion!
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
The materials listed below are recommendations, and the toy will be approximately 15 cm in height when crocheted using half-double crochet stitches. Of course, the final size may vary depending on your tension, chosen materials, and crochet technique.
Happy crocheting and smooth loops!
Materials Needed:
Alize Cotton Gold Hobby yarn in colors #187 (pale yellow), #37 (orange), and any color for the collar (I used Gazzal Jeans #1105 in blue).
Black and white threads for eye detailing.
2mm crochet hook.
Safety eyes (7-8mm).
Polyester fiberfill stuffing.
Scissors.
Needle for sewing and embroidering facial features.
Beads for decorating the collar ties.
Abbreviations:
MR – Magic Ring
Ch – Chain
Sc – Single Crochet
Hdc – Half-Double Crochet
Sl st – Slip Stitch
Inc – Increase
Dec – Decrease
( )*n – Repeat the sequence ( ) n times
PATTERN
Head
Use yellow yarn.
1 Row: 6 sc in MR.
2 Row: 6 inc (12).
3 Row: (1 sc, inc)*6 (18).
4 Row: 1 sc, inc, (2 sc, inc)*5, 1 sc (24).
5 Row: (3 sc, inc)*6 (30).
6 Row: 2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc)*5, 2 sc (36).
7 Row: (5 sc, inc)*6 (42).
8 Row: 42 sc (1 row).
9 Row: 3 sc, inc, (6 sc, inc)*5, 3 sc (48).
10-11 Row: 48 sc (2 rows).
12 Row: (7 sc, inc)*6 (54).
13 Row: 4 sc, inc, (8 sc, inc)*5, 4 sc (60).
14-21 Row: 60 sc (8 rows).
Place safety eyes between rows 15-16, with a distance of 8 stitches between them after installing the eyes.
22 Row: 4 sc, dec, (8 sc, dec)*5, 4 sc (54).
23 Row: (7 sc, dec)*6 (48).
24 Row: 3 sc, dec, (6 sc, dec)*5, 3 sc (42).
25 Row: (5 sc, dec)*6 (36).
26 Row: 2 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec)*5, 2 sc (30).
27 Row: (3 sc, dec)*6 (24).
28 Row: (2 sc, dec)*6 (18).
Make a slip stitch in the next stitch, secure, and cut the yarn.
Beak
Use orange yarn.
1 Row: 8 sc, from the second loop – hdc, 5 sc, 4 sc in one loop, on the other side – 5 sc, hdc (18).
2 Row: 1 sc, hdc, 5 sc, (1 sc, hdc)*2, 5 sc, 1 sc, hdc (22).
3 Row: 22 sc.
4 Row: 4 sc, 4 sl st, 14 sc (22).
Fasten off the yarn, leaving a tail for sewing. Sew the beak between rows 16-19, with the side with hdc as the top of the beak. Embroider white dots for the eyes and eyebrows.
Wings (Make 2)
Use yellow yarn.
1 Row: 6 sc in MR.
2 Row: 6 inc (12).
3 Row: (1 sc, inc)*3, 6 sc (15).
4 Row: 15 sc.
5 Row: 2 sc, (1 sc, inc)*3, 7 sc (18).
6 Row: 18 sc.
7 Row: 4 sc, (1 sc, inc)*3, 8 sc (21).
8-11 Row: 21 sc.
12 Row: 6 sc, (1 sc, dec)*3, 6 sc (18).
13 Row: 18 sc.
14 Row: (4 sc, dec)*3 (15).
15 Row: 15 sc.
16 Row: (3 sc, dec)*3 (12).
Fold in half and crochet 6 sc through both sides. Cut the yarn.
Body
Use yellow yarn.
1 Row: 6 sc in MR.
2 Row: 6 inc (12).
3 Row: (1 sc, inc)*6 (18).
4 Row: (2 sc, inc)*6 (24).
5 Row: 24 sc.
Join two identical pieces, and on the second piece, make 1 ch and connect it with the first piece to start working on the body. The marker should be at the back of the piece.
6 Row: 24 sc, 1 sc in ch, 24 sc, 1 sc in ch (50).
7 Row: 8 sc, (1 sc, inc)*4, 8 sc, dec, 8 sc, (1 sc, inc)*4, 9 sc (58).
8-9 Row: 58 sc (2 rows).
10 Row: dec, 25 sc, 2 dec, 25 sc, dec (54).
11-17 Row: 54 sc (7 rows).
18 Row: 8 sc, dec, (16 sc, dec)*2, 8 sc (51).
19 Row: 51 sc.
20 Row: (15 sc, dec)*3 (48).
21 Row: 7 sc, dec, (14 sc, dec)*2, 7 sc (45).
22-23 Row: 45 sc (2 rows).
24 Row: (13 sc, hdc)*3 (42).
25 Row: 42 sc.
26 Row: 6 sc, dec, (12 sc, dec)*2, 6 sc (39).
27 Row: (11 sc, dec)*3 (36).
28 Row: 8 sc, 6 sc with a loop (ear), 12 sc, 6 sc with a loop (ear), 4 sc (36).
29 Row: 2 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec)*5, 2 sc (30).
30 Row: (3 sc, dec)*6 (24).
31 Row: 1 sc, dec, (2 sc, dec)*5, 1 sc (18).
Fasten off the yarn and leave a tail for sewing the head.
Legs (Make 2)
Use orange yarn.
1 Row: 7 ch, starting from the second loop – 5 sc, 3 sc in one loop, on the other side – 4 sc, inc (14).
2-3 Row: 14 sc.
4 Row: (dec, 5 sc)*2 (12) Decreases should be on the sides.
5 Row: (dec, 4 sc)*2 (10).
6 Row: 10 sc.
7 Row: 5 dec.
Close the opening and leave a tail for sewing the legs to the body.
Make the second leg following the same pattern and sew it to the body.
Tail
Use yellow yarn.
1 Row: 6 sc in MR.
2 Row: 6 inc (12).
3 Row: (3 sc, inc)*3 (15).
4 Row: (4 sc, inc)*3 (18).
Fasten off the yarn and leave a tail for sewing. Sew it to the back of the body.
Collar
Use the color you chose for the accessory.
The number of stitches may vary depending on your toy. Here, the principle of knitting is described.
1 Row: 24 ch, starting from the second loop – 23 hdc.
2 Row: 3 ch, turn, 1 hdc in the fourth loop from the hook, then 1 hdc in each loop of the previous row.
3 Row: 1 ch, turn, 1 sc in the third loop from the hook, (3 ch, 2 sc, 3 ch, 2 sc)* repeat to the end of the knitting.
Make 20 ch and join it to the beginning of the knitting where the initial ch were made. Crochet as many hdc as you made ch, in my case, it’s 24 hdc. At the end of the collar, make 20 ch. Cut the yarn.
Tighten the ends, decorate them with beads, and tie a knot at each end for security.
Your wonderful duck is ready.
