Introduction
Welcome to the delightful world of amigurumi! Today, we will be crafting a charming duck named Barnaby. This pattern is designed for those with an intermediate crochet skill level, and it promises to bring joy and creativity to your crafting experience.
Project Details
- Skill Level: Intermediate
- Time Investment: 4 to 6 hours
- Finished Size: Approximately 14cm tall
Materials
- Medium weight (Worsted/Aran) yarn in Sage Green, Cream, Warm Brown, Yellow-Orange, Bright Yellow, White, and Pink.
- 2.5mm crochet hook
- 10mm black safety eyes
- Premium polyester fiberfill
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
Abbreviations
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec: invisible decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- ch: chain
The Pattern
Head (Sage Green)
Begin at the top of the head and work down.
Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Round 2: inc in each st around (12)
Round 3: [1 sc, inc] 6 times (18)
Round 4: [2 sc, inc] 6 times (24)
Round 5: [3 sc, inc] 6 times (30)
Round 6: [4 sc, inc] 6 times (36)
Round 7: [5 sc, inc] 6 times (42)
Round 8: [6 sc, inc] 6 times (48)
Rounds 9-12: sc in each st around for 4 rounds (48)
Round 13: 15 sc, [inc, 1 sc] 4 times, 2 sc, [1 sc, inc] 4 times, 15 sc (56)
Rounds 14-16: sc in each st around for 3 rounds (56)
Insert eyes between Rounds 14 and 15. Secure the backings.
Round 17: 15 sc, [dec, 1 sc] 4 times, 2 sc, [1 sc, dec] 4 times (48)
Round 18: [6 sc, dec] 6 times (42)
Round 19: [5 sc, dec] 6 times (36)
Stuff firmly, especially in the cheek area.
Round 20: [4 sc, dec] 6 times (30)
Round 21: [3 sc, dec] 6 times (24)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Main Body (Cream)
Work from the base upwards.
Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Round 2: inc in each st around (12)
Round 3: [1 sc, inc] 6 times (18)
Round 4: [2 sc, inc] 6 times (24)
Round 5: [3 sc, inc] 6 times (30)
Round 6: [4 sc, inc] 6 times (36)
Rounds 7-10: sc in each st around for 4 rounds (36)
Round 11: [4 sc, dec] 6 times (30)
Rounds 12-13: sc in each st around for 2 rounds (30)
Round 14: [3 sc, dec] 6 times (24)
Round 15: sc in each st around (24)
Fasten off, stuffing the body firmly.
Beak (Yellow-Orange)
Round 1: ch 6. Starting in the 2nd ch from hook, work 4 sc. Work 3 sc in the final chain. Rotate to work down the opposite side, work 3 sc, then 1 inc (12)
Round 2: sc in each st around (12)
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Wings x 2 (Warm Brown)
Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Round 2: inc in each st around (12)
Round 3: [1 sc, inc] 6 times (18)
Round 4: [2 sc, inc] 6 times (24)
Fold in half and sc across to seal (12).
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Tail (Warm Brown)
Round 1: 4 sc in a magic ring (4)
Round 2: [1 sc, inc] 2 times (6)
Round 3: [1 sc, inc] 3 times (9)
Round 4: [2 sc, inc] 3 times (12)
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Feet x 2 (Yellow-Orange)
Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Round 2: [1 sc, inc] 3 times (9)
Rounds 3-4: sc in each st around for 2 rounds (9)
Flatten the top edge and sc to close. Fasten off.
Bow Tie (Bright Yellow)
In a magic ring, work: [ch 3, 3 dc, ch 3, sl st] 2 times. Pull tightly. Wrap yarn around the center to create a knot. Fasten off.
Assembly
- Sew the head to the body, adding stuffing before sealing.
- Attach the beak between the eyes.
- Sew the cheek patches below the eyes.
- Position and sew the wings to the sides.
- Affix the tail to the back, pointing slightly up.
- Attach feet to the bottom front.
- Complete by adding the bow tie and hat at a jaunty angle.
Final Notes
Enjoy crafting your Barnaby the Duck! Feel free to personalize him with different colors or patterns. Happy crocheting!
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