
Soft textures, tiny details, and an irresistibly sweet look — this duckling amigurumi is pure crochet joy.
Designed with clean stitches and balanced proportions, this free duckling amigurumi crochet pattern walks you through every step of the process — from the rounded body to the beak, wings, and tiny legs. The instructions are clear and beginner-friendly, making it a relaxing project whether you’re crocheting for a gift, nursery decor, or pure enjoyment.
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🧶 Materials
- Yarn:
- Main color (duckling body) – DK or sport weight yarn
- Small amount of contrasting yarn (for beak and details)
- Textured yarn (optional):
- Eyelash or faux fur yarn (for fluffy details, if included in the pattern)
- Hook:
- 2.0–2.5 mm crochet hook (adjust to your tension)
- Eyes:
- Safety eyes (size according to your preference)
- Or black yarn for embroidery
- Stuffing:
- Polyester fiberfill
- Notions:
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Stitch marker
Abbreviations
- MR – magic ring
- ch – chain
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec – decrease (2 sc together)
- sl st – slip stitch
- (…) × n – repeat n times
- ( ) – total stitches
Head – Cutest Duckling
- 6 sc in MR (6)
- 6 inc (12)
- (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
7–12) 36 sc
Insert safety eyes between rows 9–10, distance 7 stitches.
- (4 sc, dec) × 6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
Stuff the head.
- (1 sc, dec) × 6 (12)
- 6 dec
Pull closed, fasten off.




Beak – Cutest Duckling
- 6 sc in MR (6)
- 6 inc (12)
- (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
- 18 sc
Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing.
Body – Cutest Duckling
- 6 sc in MR (6)
- 6 inc (12)
- (1 sc, inc) × 6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
7–12) 36 sc
- (4 sc, dec) × 6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
Stuff the body.
- (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) × 6 (12)
- 6 dec
Pull closed, fasten off.
Legs (make 4)
- 6 sc in MR (6)
- 6 inc (12)
3–5) 12 sc
Fasten off, lightly stuff.
Wings (make 2)
- 6 sc in MR (6)
- (1 sc, inc) × 3 (9)
3–5) 9 sc
Fasten off, do not stuff.




Assembly
- Sew the head to the body.
- Sew the beak between rows 8–10 of the head.
- Attach the legs to the bottom of the body (two in front, two in back).
- Sew the wings to the sides of the body.
Accessories
Collar (for girl duck)
Work chains according to the photo reference, attach around the neck.
Bow / Bow Tie
Make a small decorative bow and sew to the collar or chest as shown.
Hat (for boy duck)
Crochet according to the photo reference and fit to head size.