This crochet duck design is soft, cuddly, and full of charm. Its compact shape and detailed features make it irresistibly cute. You can customize the colors, creating a playful, vibrant duck or a mellow, pastel-toned one. The sturdy structure ensures your duck is both durable and stylish.
The Crochet Amigurumi Duck has many uses—it’s a great handmade toy for kids, a cute decoration, or a thoughtful gift. On top of that, crocheting boosts creativity, reduces stress, and lets you create something truly unique. This project is perfect for spreading joy and smiles everywhere
Introduction
- Host Introduction: Priscilla Yamaguchi welcomes viewers and introduces the project of crocheting an adorable duck.
- Engagement: Invites viewers to like the video, subscribe, and leave a comment.
Materials Needed
- 3mm crochet hook
- Markers
- A pair of scissors
- Tapestry needle
- 10 mm plastic safety eyes
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn colors: yellow, orange, beige, brown, white, and black
Crochet Procedure
Duck Head and Body
- Round 1: Create a magic ring with six single crochet stitches. Close with a slip stitch.
- Round 2: Make two single crochet stitches in each stitch (total: 12 stitches).
- Round 3: Alternate between one single crochet and an increase (total: 18 stitches).
- Round 4: Sequence of one single crochet, an increase, and another single crochet (total: 24 stitches).
- Round 5: Single crochet in each stitch (total: 24 stitches).
- Round 6-10: Continue increasing stitches according to a specific pattern to reach 48 single crochet stitches.
- Rounds 11-12: Decrease stitches strategically while inserting safety eyes between rounds 9 and 10.
- Rounds 13-15: Continue decreasing to shape the head (total: 24 stitches).
- Stuffing: Fill the head with fiberfill stuffing.
- Rounds 16-19: Additional decrease rounds, inserting stuffing as needed.
- Rounds 20-36: Alternate between rounds with increases and single crochet arounds while reducing total stitch counts to finalize the body structure, closing off with a long tail and fastening off.
Duck Arms
- Round 1: Magic ring with six single crochet stitches.
- Round 2: Alternate between single crochet and increases (total: 9 stitches).
- Round 3-7: Single crochet around.
- Round 8: Connect sides with single crochet stitches, cut the yarn and secure.
- Second Arm: Repeat steps for the second arm.
Duck Feet
- Round 1: Create a magic ring with six single crochet stitches.
- Round 2-6: Increase the round initially and then single crochet to maintain shape.
- Round 7: Connect sides and create a double crochet stitch pattern, then secure and cut the yarn.
- Second Foot: Repeat for the second foot.
Duck Beak
- Chain 8: Begin with eight chains and perform single crochet stitches in a structured manner to form the shape.
- Round 2-3: Continue in single crochet stitches, shaping the beak while reducing stitches.
- Finish off: Cut yarn and leave a tail for sewing.
Duck Tail
- Round 1: Create a magic ring with six single crochet stitches.
- Round 2-5: Increase and single crochet rounds to form the tail.
- Finalization: Complete with a slip stitch and leave yarn for sewing.
Assembly and Final Touches
- Sew Pieces: Attach the beak, arms, feet, and tail to the body.
- Embroider Eyes: Use white and black yarn to add details around the eyes.
- Hat Pattern: Display the hat pattern instructions on the screen for ease of follow-along.
Conclusion
- Closing Remarks: Priscilla encourages viewers to enjoy the tutorial and thanks them for their participation.
- Next Steps: Invites viewers to watch the subsequent videos for more crochet fun.
This outline provides a comprehensive yet concise guide for viewers to follow along with the video and recreate the crochet duck, ensuring a delightful crocheting experience.
