Amigurumi Duck Free Pattern

Introduction

Hello, fellow crafters! Today, I’m excited to share a delightful pattern for an adorable amigurumi duck. This charming little creature captures the essence of summer and adds a playful touch to any collection. Get your hooks ready and let’s dive into this fun project!

Project Details

Skill Level: Intermediate
Final Size: Approximately 14 cm tall

Materials

Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in Yellow, Orange, Light Blue, and White (approx. 100m each)
9mm safety eyes (2 pairs)
2.5mm ergonomic crochet hook
Tapestry needle for assembly
High-loft polyester fiberfill for stuffing

Abbreviations

MR: Magic Ring
sc: Single Crochet
inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: Invisible Decrease (sc 2 together)
ch: Chain
FLO: Front Loop Only
BLO: Back Loop Only

Head

Use Yellow yarn. Stuff firmly as you work.

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)

R2: 6 inc (12)

R3: [sc 1, inc] x6 (18)

R4: [sc 2, inc] x6 (24)

R5: [sc 3, inc] x6 (30)

R6: [sc 4, inc] x6 (36)

R7: [sc 5, inc] x6 (42)

R8-10: 42 sc (42)

R11: [sc 5, dec] x6 (36)

R12: [sc 4, dec] x6 (30)

R13: [sc 3, dec] x6 (24)

R14: [sc 2, dec] x6 (18)

R15: [sc 1, dec] x6 (12)

R16: 6 dec (6)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Weave in ends.

Body

Use Yellow yarn. Stuff firmly and progressively as you work.

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)

R2: 6 inc (12)

R3: [sc 1, inc] x6 (18)

R4: [sc 2, inc] x6 (24)

R5: [sc 3, inc] x6 (30)

R6: [sc 4, inc] x6 (36)

R7: [sc 5, inc] x6 (42)

R8-12: 42 sc (42)

R13: [sc 4, dec] x6 (36)

R14: [sc 3, dec] x6 (30)

R15: [sc 2, dec] x6 (24)

R16: [sc 1, dec] x6 (18)

R17: 6 dec (6)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Weave in ends.

Beak

Use Orange yarn.

R1: Ch 6. Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: 4 sc, 3 sc in the last ch. Turn to work down the opposite side of the chain: 3 sc, 2 sc in the last ch (12)

R2: 12 sc (12)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff.

Wings (Make 2)

Use Yellow yarn.

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)

R2: [sc 1, inc] x3 (9)

R3: 9 sc (9)

R4: Pinch the opening flat. Crochet 4 sc through both layers to seal the wing (4)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Feet (Make 2)

Use Orange yarn.

R1: 5 sc in MR (5)

R2: 5 sc (5)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Inner Tube

Use Light Blue and Pastel Yellow yarn.

R1: Ch 12. Join with a slip stitch to form a ring.

R2-4: 12 sc (12)

Change to Pastel Yellow.

R5-8: 12 sc (12)

Continue alternating colors until the tube is the desired length (approximately 48 rounds). Stuff as you go.

Fasten off and sew the ends together.

Hat

Use Straw-colored yarn.

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)

R2: 6 inc (12)

R3: [sc 1, inc] x6 (18)

R4: [sc 2, inc] x6 (24)

R5: [sc 3, inc] x6 (30)

R6: FLO 30 sc (30)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Goggles

Use White yarn (Make 2).

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)

R2: 6 inc (12)

Change to Pink yarn.

R3: FLO 12 sc (12)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. For the strap, attach Yellow yarn to one lens, chain 25, and attach to the second lens.

Assembly

Position the beak between the eyes, on Round 14 of the head, and sew it securely.
Insert safety eyes between Rounds 12 and 13, spaced 6 stitches apart.
Sew the wings to either side of the body at Round 20, ensuring they are angled slightly forward.
Attach the feet securely to the bottom of the body at Rounds 26-28.
Position the inner tube around the body, sewing the ends together.
Place the hat atop the duck’s head and position the goggles around its eyes.

Final Notes

Now you have a charming amigurumi duck to brighten up your home or gift to a loved one. Don’t forget to share your creation and enjoy the joy it brings!