Alrighty then, folks – you won’t believe what my crafty fingers got tangled up with this week! Imagine, if you will, the playful quack of a duck combined with the sweet curves of a banana. Yep, that’s right. I’m talking about a Banana Duck. It’s a duck… nestled in a banana. Who would’ve thunk? Well, clearly someone with a whimsical sense of creativity – and I’m all in for it!
This crochet pattern just sings (or should I say, quacks?) with originality. Picture a petite duck, not in an egg, mind you, but cozily wrapped up inside the peel of a banana. It’s a delightful visual treat that’s bound to stir up some smiles and giggles. And lemme tell you – the uniqueness of this design is unmatched. It’s as if two completely different worlds collided, and out popped this adorable little creation.
My dear crochet buddies, if you’re keen to dip your hooks into a project that’s equal parts whimsical and wonderful, then don’t let this Banana Duck pattern slip away. It’s a sheer joy to craft, and even more, fun to show off. Dive into this fruity-feathery adventure, and let’s make some waves in the crochet pond!
Designer: Almonding Crochet
Materials
- Yarn you like in:
- Yellow
- Orange
- White
Abbreviations
Mr – magic ring
Sc – single crochet
Inc – increase
Dec – decrease
Sl st – slip stitch
Tr – treble crochet
Body
White yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 6-19: 30 sc (30)
Rnd 20: (3 sc, dec) x 6
Rnd 21: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 22: (sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 23: 6 dec (6)
Duck Mouth
Yellow yarn.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: sc, (sc, inc) x 4, sc (14)
Duck Feet x2
Orange yarn.
Rnd 1: 8 sc in Mr (8)
Rnd 2: ch 1 (sc, tr), (tr, ch, sl st), (2 ch, tr inc, 2 ch, sl st), (ch, tr), (tr, ch, sc, sl st)
Attach the duck feet to the banana.
Banana
Yellow yarn.
Rnd 1: 8 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: 8 inc (16)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 8 (24)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 8 (32)
Rnd 5: (7 sc, inc) x 4 (36)
Rnd 6-15: 36 sc (36)
Banana Peel: (from here you’ll have to ch 1 and turn after each round)
Rnd 16: 9 sc
Rnd 17: 7 sc, dec
Rnd 18-19: 8 sc
Rnd 20: dec, 6 sc
Rnd 21: dec, 5 sc
Rnd 22: 6 sc
Rnd 23: 4 sc, dec
Rnd 24: 3 sc, dec
Rnd 25: 2 sc, dec
Rnd 26: sc, dec
(repeat four times)
Sl st around the banana peels and white part.
Banana Insides
White yarn.
Rnd 1: 9 sc
Rnd 2: 7 sc, dec
Rnd 3-4: 8 sc
Rnd 5: dec, 6 sc
Rnd 6: dec, 5 sc
Rnd 7: 6 sc
Rnd 8: 4 sc, dec
Rnd 9: 3 sc, dec
Rnd 10: 2 sc, dec
Rnd 11: sc, dec
(Repeat four times)