Well, my crafty friends, I’ve stumbled upon something absolutely darling that I simply couldn’t wait to share. Picture this: a tiny little duck, cuter than a button, sporting its very own swimming ring! Honestly, I’ve been crocheting for ages and yet this pattern – it gave me the feels. It’s not just about the stitches; it’s the charm, the wit, and the sheer unexpected joy of a duck with a swim ring!
The stitchwork? Fairly straightforward, if I do say so myself. Perfect for those looking for a wee challenge or just wanting to stretch their wings… pun intended. And that swimming ring? The icing on the cake! A delightful touch that adds a dash of whimsy. I mean, it’s not every day that you see a duck ready for a pool party, right?
What’s more, the final result is a plushy that’s simply quack-tastic! Ideal for gifting, especially with summer around the bend. Imagine the wide-eyed wonder of a kiddo receiving this! Heck, or even an adult for that matter. Sometimes, it’s these unexpected little joys that add a sparkle to our craft.
Designer: Talia Hand Made
Materials
- Yarn of your choice (colors: yellow, orange, white, blue)
- White and black yarn to embroider the eyes
- Little bit of pink yarn for cheeks
- Stuffing material
- Scissors
- Needle
Abbreviations
Mr – magic ring
Sc – single crochet
Inc – increase
Dec – decrease
Ch – chain
BLO – back loop only
Head
Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: inc x 6 (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: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
Rnd 8-16: 42 sc (9 rounds)
Rnd 17: 10 sc, (inc, sc) x 2, inc, 12 sc, (inc, sc) x 2, inc, 10 sc (48)
Rnd 18: 48 sc (48)
Rnd 19: (6 sc, dec) x 6 (42)
Rnd 20: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
Rnd 21: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
Rnd 22: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Rnd 23: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 24: (sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Body
Rnd 1: 6sc in MR
Rnd 2: inc x 6 (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: 12 sc, (inc, sc) x 3, 12sc (33)
Rnd 7: 33 sc
Rnd 8: 16 sc, inc, 16sc (34)
Rnd 9: 34 sc
Rnd 10: 14 sc, ch2, skip 6 sc, 14sc (30)
Rnd 11: 30 sc
Rnd 12: 9 sc, dec x 6, 9 sc (24)
Rnd 13: 24 sc
Rnd 14: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 15: 18 sc
Rnd 16: (sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 17: 12 sc
Add yarn in round 10 when you skiped 6sc and make tail.
Rnd 1: 12 sc
Rnd 2: dec x 6
Beak
Rnd 1: Ch 9
Rnd 2: 7sc, 3sc in one stitch (work on the other side of chain), 6sc, inc (18)
Rnd 3: 18 sc
Rnd 4: 3sc, inc, sc, inc, 6sc, dec x 2, 2sc (18)
Don’t stuff the beak.
Wings x2
Rnd 1: 5sc in Mr
Rnd 2: inc, 4sc (6)
Rnd 3: inc, 2sc, inc, 2sc (8)
Rnd 4: inc, 3sc, inc, 3sc (10)
Rnd 5: inc, 4sc, inc, 4sc (12)
Rnd 6-7: 12sc (2 rounds)
Rnd 8: dec x 6 (6)
Don’t stuff the wings.
Legs x2
Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr
Rnd 2: BLO 6 sc
Rnd 3-5: 6 sc (3 rounds)
Stuff the legs.
Foots x2
Rnd 1: ch 7
Rnd 2: 5 sc, 3 sc in one stitch (work on the other side of chain), 4 sc, inc (14)
Rnd 3-5: 14 sc (3 rounds)
Rnd 6: 13 sc
Rnd 7: dec, 5 sc, dec, 5 sc (12)
Rnd 8: 12 sc
Rnd 9: dec x 6 (6)
Don’t stuff the wings.
Swimming Ring
Make in 2 colors. Start with color 1.
Rnd 1: 8 sc in Mr
Rnd 2-4: 8 sc (3 rounds)
Change to color 2.
Rnd 5-8: 8 sc (4 rounds)
Change to color 1.
Rnd 9-12: 8 sc (4 rounds)
Change colors every 4 rows until you reach row 36.
Sew a circle.
Assembly
- Sew the beak to the head between rounds 15 and 18.
- Embroider eyes and eyebrows.
- Sew the head to the body.
- Sew legs and foot together.
- Sew the wings and legs as you like the most, depending on whether you want that the little duck should be sitting or standing.