Welcome to your crochet adventure! In this pattern, we will create a delightful amigurumi duckling, perfect for your collection or as a gift.

Project Details

• Difficulty: Intermediate
• Time: 3-4 hours per duckling
• Size: Approximately 14cm in height

Materials

• Super Bulky Chenille Yarn (Yellow, Orange)
• Medium Weight Cotton Yarn (White, Pink, Green, Blue for accessories)
• 4.5mm Crochet Hook (Main body)
• 2.5mm Crochet Hook (Accessories)
• 10mm Safety Eyes
• Fiberfill Stuffing
• Stitch Markers and Yarn Needle

Abbreviations

• MR: Magic Ring
• sc: Single Crochet
• inc: Increase
• dec: Invisible Decrease
• ch: Chain
• sl st: Slip Stitch

The Pattern: The Sculpted Head

We begin with the head to establish the duckling’s charm.

Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2: [inc] x 6 (12)

Round 3: [sc, inc] x 6 (18)

Round 4: [2 sc, inc] x 6 (24)

Round 5: [3 sc, inc] x 6 (30)

Round 6: [4 sc, inc] x 6 (36)

Round 7-12: sc in each stitch around (36)

Round 13: 12 sc, [inc, sc] x 3, [sc, inc] x 3, 12 sc (42)

Round 14-15: sc in each stitch around (42)

Round 16: [5 sc, dec] x 6 (36)

Round 17: [4 sc, dec] x 6 (30)

Round 18: [3 sc, dec] x 6 (24)

Round 19: [2 sc, dec] x 6 (18)

Round 20: [sc, dec] x 6 (12)

Round 21: [dec] x 6 (6)

Note: Insert safety eyes between Rounds 14 and 15, approximately 9 stitches apart.

The Pattern: The Rounded Body

The body should be compact.

Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2: [inc] x 6 (12)

Round 3: [sc, inc] x 6 (18)

Round 4: [2 sc, inc] x 6 (24)

Round 5-8: sc in each stitch around (24)

Round 9: [2 sc, dec] x 6 (18)

Round 10: [sc, dec] x 6 (12)

Round 11: sc in each stitch around (12)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for assembly.

The Pattern: The Wings (Make 2)

Round 1: 5 sc in MR (5)

Round 2: [inc] x 5 (10)

Round 3: [sc, inc] x 5 (15)

Round 4-5: sc in each stitch around (15)

Round 6: [sc, dec] x 5 (10)

Flatten the wing and sc through both layers to close. Do not stuff.

The Pattern: The Beak

Round 1: 4 sc in MR (4)

Round 2: [inc, sc] x 2 (6)

Round 3: [2 sc, inc] x 2 (8)

Fasten off.

The Pattern: The Feet (Make 2)

Row 1: ch 4. Starting in the second ch from hook, 3 sc, sl st into the base of the chain.

Fasten off.

The Pattern: Floral Headband (Duckling A)

Band: ch 35, join with sl st to form a ring.

Rose: ch 10. In second ch from hook, 3 sc in each ch across. Roll into a spiral and sew.

Leaves (Make 2): ch 4. Starting in second ch: sc, hdc, sc.

The Pattern: Bow Tie (Duckling B)

Row 1: ch 6. Starting in second ch, 5 sc.

Row 2-3: ch 1, turn, 5 sc.

Pinch the center and wrap yarn around several times to create the bow shape.

Assembly

• Secure the Head to the Body with the remaining yarn tail.
• Position the Beak centered between the eyes at Round 15.
• Attach the Wings to the sides at Round 9.
• Sew the Feet to the bottom at Round 3, spaced for stability.
• Embroider small circles for blush or use cosmetic rouge.
• Affix accessories at the neck or head.

Final Notes

Enjoy your new amigurumi duckling! Mix and match colors for unique variations.

Pattern created for amigurumi.badoomobile.net

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