Crochet Amigurumi Plush Duck
Dive into the art of crochet and immerse yourself in the joy of making your very own Amigurumi Plush Duck. This delightful project will captivate your heart and provide endless hours of crafting pleasure. As you carefully stitch each loop and watch the duck take shape, you'll feel a sense of accomplishment and pride in your handmade creation. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or a beginner eager to learn, this Amigurumi Plush Duck is the perfect project to showcase your skills and create a treasured keepsake. So grab your crochet hook, select your favorite yarn colors, and let your imagination soar as you embark on this whimsical crochet adventure.
Materials:
- Yarn: Himalaya Dolphin Baby #80363 (main color), pink color for a headband, Wolans Bunny Baby #37 (mustard)
- Hook size: 4.5 mm
- 12 mm safety eyes
- Black thread for embroidery of the eyebrows
- Sewing and tapestry needles
- Scissors
- Fiber polyester balls for stuffing
Abbreviations:
R = row
mc = magic circle
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
hdc dec = half double crochet decrease
inc = increase (2 sc in the next stitch)
dec = decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
(12) = number of stitches you should have at the end of the round/row
(…)*6 = repeat whatever is between the brackets the number of times stated
F.o. = finish off
Free crochet plush duck pattern
Wings (make 2)
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (1 hdc, inc)*3 (9)
R 3: (2 hdc, inc)*3 (12)
R 4: (1 hdc, inc)*6 (18)
R 5: (8 hdc, inc)*2 (20)
R 6-7: 20 hdc (2 rows)
R 8: (8 hdc, dec)*2 (18)
R 9: (1 hdc, dec)*6 (12)
R 10: 12 hdc
R 11: 6 hdc dec + additional 2 hdc
Don’t stuff with fiberfill.
Fold top of wing flat and 3 sc through both sides across.
F.o.
Tail
R 1: 4 sc in mc (4)
R 2: (inc)*4 (8)
R 3: (3 sc, inc)*2 (10)
R 4: (4 sc, inc)*2 (12)
R 5: (2 sc, inc)*4 (16)
R 6: (inc, 7 sc)*2 (18)
Don’t stuff with fiberfill.
Fold top of tail flat and 9 sc through both sides across.
F.o.
Legs, body and head (one piece)
Stuff as you go (stuff firmly the neck area).
Legs (make 2)
Start with orange yarn:
R 1: 6 sc in mc (6)
R 2: (inc)*6 (12)
R 3: (1 sc, inc)*6 (18)
R 4-5: 18 sc (2 ows)
R 6: (1 sc, dec)*6 (12)
Stuff with fiberfill.
R 7: (dec)*6 (6)
Change to main yarn:
R 8: 6 sc
R 9: (inc)*6 (12)
R 10: (1 sc, inc)*6 (18)
R 11-12: 18 sc (2 rows)
F.o.
Don’t cut the yarn when you’ll finish the second leg!
From the second leg: 2 ch, join with the first leg.
Continue crocheting the body in the round:
R 13: 18 sc on the 1st leg, 2 sc in next 2 ch, 18 sc on 2nd leg, 2 sc in next 2 ch (opposite side) (40)
R 14: 8 sc, inc, 19 sc, inc, 11 sc (42) – increases should be on the sides of the body
R 15-16: 42 sc (2 rows)
In the next row attach the tail with single crochet.
R 17: 37 sc, 5 sc together with 5 sc of the tail
R 18: 4 sc together with 4 sc of the tail, 1 sc, dec, (5 sc, dec)*5 (36)
R 19: (4 sc, dec)*6 (30)
R 20: 30 sc
R 21: (3 sc, dec)*6 (24)
R 22: 24 sc
R 23: (2 sc, dec)*6 (18)
R 24: 18 sc
In the next row attach the wings with single crochet.
R 25: on the body: 1 sc, dec, 1 sc, with sc of the wings: dec, 1 sc, dec, on the body: 1 sc, dec, 1 sc, with sc of the wings: dec, 1 sc, dec (12)
R 26: 12 sc
Continue crocheting the head:
R 27: (inc)*12 (24)
R 28: (3 sc, inc)*6 (30)
R 29: (4 sc, inc)*6 (36)
R 30: (5 sc, inc)*6 (42)
R 31: (6 sc, inc)*6 (48)
Move stitch marker at the center of row.
R 32-35: 48 sc (4 rows)
Insert safety eyes between R 34 and R 35 at the distance of 6 st from each other.
R 36: (6 sc, dec)*6 (42)
R 37: (5 sc, dec)*6 (36)
R 38: (4 sc, dec)*6 (30)
R 39: (3 sc, dec)*6 (24)
R 40: (2 sc, dec)*6 (18)
R 41: (1 sc, dec)*6 (12)
R 42: (dec)*6 (6)
Pull off the hole with needle.
F.o.
Make eye tightening.
Hair
Attach yarn to the external loop on R 42 and make 16 ch (or more/less), sl st in the place where you have started the chain. Repeat 6 times. F.o.
Beak
With orange yarn:
Make 5 ch. Make an oval starting from the 2nd ch from hook, work on both sides of the chain.
R 1: From the 2nd ch from hook: 3 sc, 3 sc in last st, turn: 2 sc, 3 sc in one st (11)
R 2: 11 sc + additional 3 sc
F.o. and leave a long tail for sewing.
Use the yarn tail you fastened off with to sew the beak to the head. Add some stuffing just before finishing.
Embroider eyebrows using a black thread.
Headband
With pink yarn:
Make 65 ch.
R 1: From the 2nd ch from hook: 1 sc, 2 hdc, 3 dc, 2 hdc, 48 sc, 2 hdc, 3 dc, 2 hdc, 1 sc
F.o.