Daphne the Duck – Free Crochet Pattern

I just love this new free duck crochet pattern! With this crochet duck pattern you can create a Pekin duck or Mallard duck amigurumi.

I would classify this free duck crochet pattern as “advanced beginner”. It would be helpful to have had some experience with amigurumi before creating this project.

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This free duck crochet pattern includes the instructions to make both a Mallard crochet duck (shown in green and brown colors), and a Pekin crochet duck (shown in yellow).

Free Crochet Pattern for Daphne the Duck

Stitch Abbreviations

st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
SC = single crochet
SC2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together (invisible decrease is recommended)

Special Stitches

SC2tog (using invisible decrease method): Insert hook into front loop of the first stitch. Insert hook into front loop of second stitch. Yarn over. Draw through the first two loops on hook. Yarn over. Draw through both loops on hook.

Notes

• Checking your gauge is not required for this pattern. Use a hook that is smaller than the size recommended for your yarn weight. This will ensure that your stuffing will not show through the stitches.
• All pieces, with the exception of the hair, are worked in the round. Use a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of each round.
• Invisible decreases are recommended. Please see “Special Stitches”.
• Safety eyes and noses pose a choking risk for babies; therefore, if making this toy for a baby, I recommend using yarn, felt, or embroidered details.
• Body, head, bill, and tail require stuffing. Stuff each piece as you work to ensure the piece is completely filled. Do not add stuffing to the wings or feet.  
• See tutorial photos.

Pattern

Using 4.0mm (G) hook:

Bill

Using color A (shown as orange):

R1: Ch 7, turn, SC in second ch from hook and each of the next 4 sts. Working around to the other side of the ch, 3 SC in final ch. Now working on the other side of the ch, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts, 2 SC in final ch. (14 sts)

R2: 1 SC in each st around. (14 sts)

R3: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R4: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Lightly fill with stuffing.

Feet (make 2)

Using color A (shown as orange):

R1: Ch 8, turn, SC in second ch from hook and each of the next 5 sts. Working around to the other side of the ch, 3 SC in final ch. Now working on the other side of the ch, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. 2 SC in final ch. (16 sts)

R2: 1 SC in each st around. (16 sts)

R3: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts. Repeat from * around. (14 sts)

R4: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R5: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R6: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (10 sts)

R7: 1 SC in each st around. (10 sts)

R8: Fold the foot closed. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across. (5 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Body

Pekin Duck (Yellow) – Using color B1 (shown as yellow):
Mallard Duck (Brown) – Using color B2 (shown as brown):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R6: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

R7: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)

R8-13: 1 SC in each st around. (42 sts)

R14: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

R15: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)

R16: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R17: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)

R18: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R19: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)

Mallard Duck (Brown) – Using color C2 (shown as white):

R20: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)

R21: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

Do not fasten off. Move on to head.

Head

Mallard Duck (Brown) – Using color D2 (shown as green):

R22: Working in the front loops only, *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R23: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R24: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

R25-31: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)

R32: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R33: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

If using safety eyes, insert eyes between R27 and R28, with 5 sts showing between.

R34: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Fill head with stuffing.

R35: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R36: *SC2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand. Weave in and out of remaining sts. Pull tight to close. Tie off and weave in ends.

Wings (make 2)

Pekin Duck (Yellow) – Using color B1 (shown as yellow):
Mallard Duck (Brown) – Using color E2 (shown as dark brown):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 1 SC in each st around. (6 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)

R4: 1 SC in each st around. (9 sts)

R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R6: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R7: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (15 sts)

R8: 1 SC in each st around. (15 sts)

R9: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R10: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R11: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)

R12-13: 1 SC in each st around. (9 sts)

R14: Fold the wing closed. Leaving 1 unworked st at the beginning of the fold, working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across. See tutorial photos. (4 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Hair

Pekin Duck (Yellow) – Using color B1 (shown as yellow):
Mallard Duck (Brown) – Using color D2 (shown as green):

Start with a longer strand to easily hide inside the head when this piece is attached.

R1: Ch 8, bring ends of ch together and sl st into the first ch of the row, creating a loop. Do not fasten off.

R2: Ch 8, bring ends of ch together and sl st into the first ch of the row, creating a loop. Do not fasten off.

R3: Ch 8, bring ends of ch together and sl st into the first ch of the row, creating a loop.

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Tail

Pekin Duck (Yellow) – Using color B1 (shown as yellow):
Mallard Duck (Brown) – Using color B2 (shown as brown):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (15 sts)

R4-6: 1 SC in each st around. (15 sts)

R7: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

R8: Fold the tail in half. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. See tutorial photos. (8 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Assembly & Finishing

See tutorial photos.

Attach bill to the front of the head, between the eyes, over R25-26.

Attach hair to the top center of the head.

Attach wings over R18-20, leaving about 10 sts between each wing. Secure in the middle of each wing as well to ensure the wings stay facing downward.

Attach feet between R5-6 with about 3 sts between the bottom of each. Secure in the middle of each foot to ensure that the feet stay facing upright.

Attach tail between R5-6 of the back of the body and secure in the middle to ensure that the tail stays facing upright.

If desired, embroider white edges around the outside edge of each safety eye. Using your yarn needle, insert a white strand of yarn out through the bottom center of the eye and down through the top center of the eye. Tighten the strand to create an outline of the safety eye. Repeat for the other eye.

For video tutorials on embroidering, check out this embroidery post.

Video Tutorial for Daphne the Duck

Learn how to crochet this amigurumi duck with this full video tutorial.

This video is also available on YouTube. Watch this video: Daphne the Duck Amigurumi Tutorial on YouTube.

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Tips & Tricks

• A stitch marker used at the beginning of each of your continuous rounds will help to keep track of your count on this crochet duck.
• The invisible decrease method is a great way to work your SC2tog stitches in this free duck crochet pattern so that they blend in with your other single crochet stitches.
• Use this seamless color change when changing your colors on the Mallard crochet duck to avoid the noticeable step between colors.
• Review my list of amigurumi tips and tricks for more ways to improve your amigurumi duck!

Alterations

• Make a larger plush crochet duck with this free duck crochet pattern by using a yarn like Parfait Chunky or Bernat Blanket paired with a comparable hook size.
• Attach the feet to the bottom of your crochet duck for a different appearance.

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