If you’re looking for your next crochet obsession, this sweet little duckling plushie is exactly what you need! Dressed in a soft pink strawberry hat with a tiny green pom-pom on top, this amigurumi duck is as charming as it gets. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or just getting started with amigurumi, this pattern is a joy to work through from start to finish.
Made with fluffy Honey Bunny yarn, this duckling has a wonderfully soft and textured finish that makes it extra huggable. With its little white cape tied at the front and those adorable black safety eyes, it’s impossible not to fall in love with this tiny creation. Additionally, the strawberry hat adds a playful touch that makes this pattern truly one of a kind. In this pattern, you’ll find everything you need from a full materials list and stitch abbreviations to step-by-step instructions for every part. So grab your hook, pick up your yarn, and let’s get started!
Materials
- Any same-size yarn in cream and yellow for the duck
- Green yarn for the stem
- Yarn of your choice for the flower (example: Alize Softy Mega in powder pink for the flower hat)
- Crochet hook matching your yarn size (example: 6.5mm hook)
- Pair of safety eyes with washers (example: 9mm safety eyes)
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
- Stuffing
Abbreviations
- R = round/row
- mr = magic ring
- ch = chain
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase
- dec = decrease
- FO = fasten off
- BLO = back loop only
- FLO = front loop only
- hdc = half double crochet
- dc = double crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
Head (Light Cream Yarn)
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc × 6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
R5–R8: sc around (24) — 4 rounds
R9: (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
R10: (sc, dec) × 6 (12)
R11: (sc, dec) × 6 (8)
Finishing Note:
Start stuffing the head lightly as you go. Do not fasten off (FO), continue directly into the body.
Body
R12: inc × 8 (16)
R13: (sc, inc) × 8 (24)
R14: ch 4, in 2nd ch from hook: 3 sc, 24 sc around duck body (27)
Place safety eyes between R7–R8, approx. 4 sts apart, on the opposite side of the chain made in R14.
R15:
3 sc on each side of the chain (refer to Figure 1), 4 sc,
FLO: hdc, dc, dc, hdc,
in both loops: 8 sc,
FLO: hdc, dc, dc, hdc,
in both loops: 4 sc (30)
R16:
10 sc,
in unworked BLO: 4 sc,
in both loops: 8 sc,
in unworked BLO: 4 sc,
in both loops: 4 sc (30)
R17–R18: sc around (2 rounds) (30)
R19: (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
Color Change Note:
- Start R20 in light cream
- Switch to yellow yarn on the yellow section
R20:
(sc, dec) × 4, sc in same stitch
FLO: hdc, dc
In both loops: sc in the same stitch
FLO: dc, hdc
in both loops: (sc, dec) × 2 (18)
R21:
Crochet into unworked back loops: (sc, dec) × 6 (12)
R22: dec × 6 (6)
Finishing:
Stuff completely, then fasten off (FO). Leave a long tail to sew the opening closed.
Beak (Yellow Yarn)
Beak banane ke liye aap hook ko eyes ke beech ke 3 stitches mein insert karenge.
Steps:
- Right stitch: Hook insert karein, sl st (slip stitch) karein, phir same stitch mein 1 sc
- Middle stitch: Hook insert karein aur 1 increase (inc) banayein
- Left stitch: Hook insert karein, 1 sc karein, phir sl st (slip stitch) usi stitch mein
Flower Hat
Start (Green Yarn)
R1: 4 sc in MR (4)
R2–R3: sc around (2 rounds) (4)
R4 (FLO):
ch 3, in 2nd ch from hook: 2 sc, sc in next st
Repeat this pattern 3 more times, then fasten off (FO)
Flower Section (Change Yarn Color)
Crochet into the unworked back loops of R4
R5: inc × 4 (8)
R6: (sc, inc) × 4 (12)
R7: (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
R8: (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
R9: sc around (24)
R10: (5 sc, inc) × 4 (28)
R11–R12: sc around (2 rounds) (28)
R13:
(hdc, dc inc, hdc, sl st) × 7 (35)
Finishing:
Fasten off (FO) and weave in all ends neatly.
Flower Hat
Insert a long piece of yarn in the same color as your flower through both sides of the hat. Then tie it into a neat bow to finish the look.
Conclusion:
Your cute duckling plushie with a strawberry flower hat is now complete! Enjoy your handmade amigurumi and feel free to customize colors, yarn, and details to make it uniquely yours.
