This Tiny Crochet Duck Pattern makes a small, round amigurumi duck with a fluffy yellow body, a flat orange bill, little wings, webbed feet, and a tiny curl of feathers on top of the head. It is similar in spirit to the Tiny Crochet Chick, but the duck has a wider, flatter bill, a rounder tail, and a small sailor-style bow tie that sets it apart. Make one as a bath-time shelf decoration, a bag charm, or a pocket-sized gift, or paddle a whole flock together.
Pattern Information
Skill level: Beginner, with basic shaping, embroidery, and sewing.
Terms: US crochet terminology.
Construction: The head and body are worked in one piece in continuous rounds. The bill, wings, feet, tail, and bow tie are worked separately and sewn on. The face is embroidered.
Estimated size: About 8 cm (3 in) tall, using DK-weight cotton. Actual dimensions depend on yarn, tension, and stuffing.
Pattern note: This is an original design based on the title concept. Stitch counts have been checked, but the pattern has not been physically crocheted or independently tested. Adjust the shaping and feature placement to suit your yarn.
Materials
- DK-weight cotton yarn in sunny yellow, approximately 22 g, for the body, wings, tail, and head tuft.
- Orange yarn, approximately 5 g, for the bill and feet.
- Blue yarn, approximately 2 g, for the bow tie.
- Pink thread for the cheeks, and black thread for optional embroidered eyes.
- A 2.5 mm hook as a starting point (use a hook small enough to keep the fabric dense).
- Two 6 mm black safety eyes, or black thread for embroidered eyes.
- Fiberfill, stitch marker, tapestry needle, scissors, and removable pins.
Use embroidered eyes if the duck is for a baby or young child.
Stitches and Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MR | magic ring |
| ch | chain |
| sc | single crochet |
| sl st | slip stitch |
| inc | 2 sc in one stitch |
| dec | invisible single crochet decrease over the next 2 stitches |
| st(s) | stitch(es) |
Work in a spiral without joining or turning unless directed otherwise. Numbers in brackets give the completed stitch count. Repeat parentheses the stated number of times. Move the marker at the start of every round.
Before You Begin
Crochet tightly so the stuffing does not show through the stitches. Stuff firmly but evenly, adding small pieces rather than large clumps. The duck should be a plump ball, slightly wider than it is tall, so do not skimp on the filling.
Pin the eyes and bill in place before you commit. Setting the eyes a little low and wide apart gives the duck a sweet, baby-like face.
Head and Body (yellow)
Round 1: 6 sc in MR. [6]
Round 2: Inc in each stitch. [12]
Round 3: (Sc, inc) × 6. [18]
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) × 6. [24]
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) × 6. [30]
Rounds 6–12: Sc in every stitch. [30 per round; 7 rounds]
Insert the safety eyes between Rounds 7 and 8, with about 9 stitches between them. Fit the backs securely. Pin the bill at the center front on Rounds 9–10, between and just below the eyes.
Round 13: (3 sc, dec) × 6. [24]
Round 14: (2 sc, dec) × 6. [18]
Stuff firmly now.
Round 15: (Sc, dec) × 6. [12]
Round 16: Dec × 6. [6]
Fasten off, thread the tail through the remaining front loops, draw closed, and hide the end. Roll the duck between your palms to make it round and smooth. The closed hole is the bottom.
Bill (orange)
Round 1: 6 sc in MR. [6]
Round 2: Inc in each stitch. [12]
Round 3: Sc around. [12]
Fasten off with a long tail. Do not stuff. Press it flat into a wide oval and sew the open edge to the pinned position with small stitches.
Wings (make 2, yellow)
Round 1: 6 sc in MR. [6]
Round 2: (Sc, inc) × 3. [9]
Round 3: Sc around. [9]
Round 4: (Sc, dec) × 3. [6]
Fasten off with a long tail. Do not stuff. Flatten and sew the open edge to the sides of the body at about Rounds 8–10, angled slightly downward.
Feet (make 2, orange)
Round 1: 6 sc in MR. [6]
Round 2: Inc in each stitch. [12]
Sl st in the next stitch and fasten off with a long tail. Flatten each foot into a small disc. With orange yarn, add two short stitches across the front of each foot to mark the webbing. Sew the feet to the bottom front of the body, about 5 stitches apart, with the toes pointing forward. Flatten the bottom of the body a little so the duck sits upright.
Tail (yellow)
Round 1: 5 sc in MR. [5]
Round 2: (Sc, inc) × 2, sc. [7]
Round 3: Sc around. [7]
Fasten off with a long tail. Stuff very lightly and sew to the lower back, angled slightly upward.
Head Tuft (yellow)
Cut two strands of yellow yarn, each about 4 cm (1.5 in) long. Fold them in half, pull the loop through a stitch at the top center of the head with your hook, and thread the ends through the loop. Pull snug, trim to about 1 cm (0.5 in), and fluff the ends with your tapestry needle.
Bow Tie (blue)
Leave a long tail, then ch 8. Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. [7] Fasten off with a long tail. Wrap the tail tightly around the center of the strip twice, gathering it into a bow shape, then tie it off. Sew the bow to the front of the body, just below the bill.
Assembly and Face
- Bill: Sew the bill firmly to the pinned position.
- Wings: Pin both wings to the sides, check the symmetry from the front, then sew on firmly.
- Feet and tail: Sew the feet to the bottom front and the tail to the lower back.
- Cheeks: With pink thread, add a small patch of 2 or 3 horizontal stitches below and outside each eye.
- Tuft and bow tie: Add the head tuft at the top center, then sew on the bow tie.
Hide every tail and give the bill, wings, feet, and bow tie a gentle tug to check they hold.
Practical Tips and Troubleshooting
The duck looks lumpy. Add stuffing in small wisps and roll the body between your palms to smooth it.
The duck tips forward. Flatten the bottom slightly and sew the feet a little further forward.
The bill looks too big. Skip Round 3 and press the 12-stitch disc flat, or use a smaller hook.
The wings stick out. Sew them on with more stitches along the base and angle them closer to the body.
The eyes look uneven. Pin the eyes before inserting them, and check the face from the front and from above before fastening the backs.
FAQ
Can I make it bigger? Yes. Use chunky yarn and a 4 mm hook for a duck about twice the size, and add 2 extra plain rounds to the body.
Can I embroider the eyes? Yes. Make two small black satin-stitch ovals between Rounds 7 and 8, with 9 stitches between them, and add a tiny white highlight stitch.
Can I make it a bag charm? Yes. Sew a ch-12 loop to the top of the head and attach a key ring or lobster clasp.
Can I make it in other colors? Absolutely. Try white for a duckling, or add a tiny rain hat for a rainy-day duck.
More Free Crochet Patterns
- Tiny Crochet Chick Pattern
- Easy Crochet Bee Pattern
- Easy Amigurumi for Beginners (Whale)
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