Amigurumi Little Duck Crochet Free Pattern

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Designer: Demi Tran
Instagram: @demiwool
Etsy Shop: demiwool

Hello Amigurumi Lovers…
Looking for a charming and beginner-friendly crochet project? This Amigurumi Little Duck Free Crochet Pattern, designed by the talented Demi Tran from @demiwool, is the perfect way to add a touch of cuteness to your handmade collection! With its soft shape, tiny wings, and adorable beak, this little duck makes a delightful gift, nursery decoration, or simply a joyful addition to your amigurumi lineup.
We’d like to extend a warm thank you to Demi Tran (Ravelry Store) for generously sharing this delightful pattern with the crochet community. Her attention to detail and lovable design style continue to inspire crafters around the world.
And don’t forget to scroll to the end—along with the free pattern, we’ve included a collection of sweet amigurumi duck ideas to spark even more creativity!

Materials:

  • Yarn: any sport or DK light weight yarn (I used YarnArt Jeans). Colors for a duck: yellow and orange, for a hat: pink and blue
  • Crochet hook: size 2.0-2.5 mm
  • Safety eyes 6 mm
  • Black embroidery thread
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors
  • Stitch marker
  • Fiberfill

Abbreviations:

R – row
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
inc – increase (2 single crochet in 1 stitch)
dec – decrease
sl st – slip stitch
[…] – number of stitches you should have at the end of the row
(…) – repeat whatever is between the brackets the given number of times

AMIGURUMI DUCK FREE PATTERN

Head and body (one piece)

Head

With yellow yarn:
R 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
R 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
R 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [18]
R 4: (1 sc, inc, 1 sc) repeat 6 times [24]
R 5: (3 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [30]
R 6: (2 sc, inc, 2 sc) repeat 6 times [36]
R 7-10: 36 sc (4 rows)
R 11: 11 sc, 4 inc, 6 sc, 4 inc, 11 sc [44]
R 12-15: 44 sc (4 rows)

Insert safety eyes between R 10 and R 11, 4 stitches apart.
R 16: 11 sc, 4 dec, 6 sc, 4 dec, 11 sc [36]
R 17: (2 sc, dec, 2 sc) repeat 6 times [30]
R 18: (3 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [24]
R 19: (1 sc, dec, 1 sc) repeat 6 times [18]

Stuff the head firmly, do not cut the yarn.
We will continue to crochet the body:

Body

R 1: (1 sc, inc, 1 sc) repeat 6 times [24]
R 2: (3 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [30]
R 3: (2 sc, inc, 2 sc) repeat 6 times [36]
R 4-6: 36 sc (3 rows)
R 7: (5 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [42]
R 8-10: 42 sc (3 rows)
R 11: (5 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [36]
R 12: (2 sc, dec, 2 sc) repeat 6 times [30]
R 13: (3 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [24]
R 14: (1 sc, dec, 1 sc) repeat 6 times [18]
R 15: (1 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [12]
R 16: (dec) repeat 6 times [6]

Stuff the body firmly, cut the yarn, close the remaining gap and weave in the end.

Beak

With orange yarn:
R 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
R 2: 3 sl st, 3 inc [9]
Fasten off, cut the yarn and leave a long tail for sewing.

Sew the beak between R 11 and R 12 of the head, between two eyes.

Wings (make 2)

With yellow yarn:
R 1: 5 sc in magic ring [5]
R 2: (inc) repeat 5 times [10]
R 3: (4 sc, inc) repeat 2 times [12]
R 4-5: 12 sc (2 rows)
R 6: (4 sc, dec) repeat 2 times [10]
R 7: (dec) repeat 5 times [5]
Fasten off, cut the yarn, close the remaining gap and leave a long tail for sewing.

Sew the wings on both sides of the body, between R 2 and R 3 of the body.

Legs (make 2)

With orange yarn:
R 1: 5 sc in magic ring [5]
R 2: (inc) repeat 5 times [10]
R 3: 10 sc
R 4: (3 sc, dec) repeat 2 times [8]
Fold in half, crochet 4 sc through 2 edges.
Fasten off, cut the yarn and leave a long tail for sewing.

Sew the legs on both sides, at the bottom of the body.

Tail

With yellow yarn:
R 1: 5 sc in magic ring [5]
R 2: (inc) repeat 5 times [10]
R 3: 10 sc
Fasten off, cut the yarn and leave a long tail for sewing.

Sew the tail at the bottom back of the body.
Tip: flatten the tail horizontally when sewing.

Hat

Start with pink yarn:
R 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
R 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
R 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [18]
R 4: (1 sc, inc, 1 sc) repeat 6 times [24]
R 5: (3 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [30]
R 6: (2 sc, inc, 2 sc) repeat 6 times [36]

Change to blue yarn:
R 7: 36 sc
Change to pink yarn:
R 8-9: 36 sc (2 rows)
Change to blue yarn:
R 10: (5 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [42]
Change to pink yarn:
R 11-14: 42 sc (4 rows)
Fasten off, cut the yarn and weave in the end.

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