Oh, heavens! Have you ever seen anything more precious than a teeny-tiny crochet duck? I mean, seriously, it’s almost too cute to handle. And the best part? You don’t even need to sew it together!
Now, I know what you’re thinking. How on earth is it possible to create something so delightful without any sewing involved? Well, my friend, prepare to have your mind blown. This pattern utilizes clever techniques and stitches that magically join the pieces together as you go. It’s like a little bit of crochet wizardry!
But let me assure you, this pattern is not just for the experienced crocheter. Even if you’re a beginner who has just dipped their toes into the world of yarn and hooks, fear not! With detailed step-by-step instructions and helpful photos along the way, this mini duck will be well within your reach. Trust me when I say that once you complete this project and hold that tiny duck in your hands, you’ll feel an overwhelming sense of accomplishment and mastery over your craft.
So grab your hook and some bright yellow yarn (or any color that makes your heart sing), because it’s time to embark on a journey of cuteness overload.
Pattern Designer: Janine’s Crochet Stuff
Materials
- Himalaya Dolphin Baby yarn
- 4 mm crochet hook
- Safety eyes 6 mm
- Stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
Finished size: 7 cm
Abbreviations
R – round
Mr – magic ring
St – stitch
Sc – single crochet
Inc – increase
Dec – decreae
Hdc – half double croche
Bob – bobble stitch
Sl st – slip stitch
FLO – front loops only
BLO – back loops only
Body
Start in green color.
Rnd 1: 8 sc in Mr (8)
Rnd 2: 8 inc (16)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 8 (24)
Rnd 4-5: sc all around (2 rounds) (24)
Change color to white.
Rnd 6: sc all around (24)
Change color to brown.
Rnd 7: sc all around (24)
Rnd 8: 6 sc, [create a wing: 4 hdc in FLO of next st (mark the back loop with a stitch marker)] 11 sc. repeat […], 5 sc (24)
Insert safety eyes between R4 and R5 (6 sts apart), embroider beak in yellow in between R4 and R as well (make two lines with the yarn)
Rnd 9: 6 sc, *single crochet in the marked back loop of the wing (make sure to skip the hdcs)*, 11 sc, repeat *…*, 5 sc (24)
Rnd 10-11: sc all around (2 rounds) (24)
Rnd 12: (sc, dec) x 3, sc, change to yellow bob, change back to brown sc, 2 dec, change to yellow bob, change back to brown (sc, dec) x 2, sc (17)
Rnd 13: 8 dec, sc (9)
Stuff.
Rnd 14: 4 dec, sl st (5)
Fasten off and sew closed.