Hello crafter friends! It is Tuesday and I’m back today with a lovely new free pattern for you to make!
I was so glad to see how you all reacted on my sneak peek post on Facebook yesterday and that you are enjoying FREE pattern Tuesday more than Taco Tuesday!
Meet my little duckling, I promised that I will bring you new characters that I have never made before.
In this FREE pattern you will be making this all white little duck, the multicolor duckling can be found with this one in my shops!
You can find the PDF printable pattern with detailed written tutorial and photo guide in my PATTERN SHOP, the pattern is also available on Etsy and Ravelry.
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Here is the pattern!
Yarn:
I used Elle pure gold double knit/ light worsted weight yarn to make this Duckling
- White yarn 40g
- Yellow yarn 10g
- Orange yarn 10g
Hook:
- 3.0 mm Crochet hook
Other materials:
- scissors
- stuffing
- 10/12 mm safety eyes (optional)
- stitch marker
- tapestry needle
Stitch terms:
- SC: Single Crochet
- INC: INCrease
- CH: Chain
- DEC: DECrease
- SLP: Slip stitch
- MC: Magic Circle
- DC: Double Crochet
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner, you need to know the basic of amigurumi and working in rounds and how to work from left to right in rows.
HEAD:
1: MC, 6 SC [6]
2: INC x6 [12]
3: (SC, INC) x6 [18]
4: (2 SC, INC) x6 [24]
5: (3 SC, INC) x6 [30]
6: (4 SC, INC) x6 [36]
7: (5 SC, INC) x6 [42]
8: (6 SC, INC) x6 [48]
9-14: SC in each stitch around [48]
If using safety eyes: Place eyes between rounds 11/12, 8 stitches apart
15: (6 SC, DEC) x6 [42]
16: (5 SC, DEC) x6 [36]
17: (4 SC, DEC) x6 [30]
18: (3 SC, DEC) x6 [24]
19: (2 SC, DEC) x6 [18] – stuff the head
20: (1 SC, DEC) x6 [12]
21: (DEC) x6 [6]
slip stitch and weave in end.
BEAK:
1: CH4, (2 SC in 2nd chain from hook), SC in next stitch, 4 SC in the last stitch. Now working on the opposite side of the chain4, SC in the next stitch, 2SC in the last stitch. [10]
2: (1SC, INC) x5 [15]
3-4: SC in each stitch around [15]
Stuff the beak a little bit. Leave a strand of yarn to attach the beak to the face. The beak goes just under the eyes, sew the beak on between two rounds of stitches, you want the beak to be flat and not rounded.
WINGS: Make two
1: MC, 6 SC [6]
2: INC x6 [12]
3: (SC, INC) x6 [18]
4: SC in each stitch around [18]
5: (SC, DEC) x6 [12]
6-7: SC in each stitch around [12]
8: DEC x6 [6]- No stuffing required.
Slip stitch, and leave a long strand to sew the wing to the side of the body, The wings should be placed in a vertical position, 4 rounds under the head on either side of the body.
Need something cute and quick for Christmas? This little penguin is perfect project.
BODY:
1: MC, 6 SC [6]
2: INC x6 [12]
3: (SC, INC) x6 [18]
4: (2 SC, INC) x6 [24]
5: (3 SC, INC) x6 [30]
6: (4 SC, INC) x6 [36]
7: (5 SC, INC) x6 [42]
8: (6 SC, INC) x6 [48]
9-10: SC in each stitch around [48]
11: (6 SC, DEC) x6 [42]
12: (5 SC, DEC) x6 [36]
13: (4 SC, DEC) x6 [30] start stuffing the body
14-15: SC in each stitch around [30]
16: (3 SC, DEC) x6 [24]
17-18: SC in each stitch around [24]
19: (2 SC, DEC) x6 [18]
20: SC in each stitch around [18] stuff the remaining part of the body.
Slip stitch and leave a long strand to sew the body to the head.
FEET: Make two
1: MC, 4 SC [4]
2: SC in each stitch around [4]
3: (INC) x4 [8]
4: (1 SC, INC) x4 [12]
5-6: SC in each stitch around [12]
(You will be working through all 4loops to create the toes)
Pinch the foot in half between your thumb and index finger, Chain 2, DCx3 in the first stitch, Ch1 in the next stitch, DCx4 in the next stitch, SC in the next stitch, DCx3 in the last stitch, Chain2 and slip stitch in the corner creating the toes for the duck.
Another fun and easy pattern to create for Christmas is these super cute Christmas bears!
TAIL:
1: MC, 5 SC [5]
2: SC in each stitch around [5]
3: INC x5 [10]
4: SC in each stitch around [10]
5: (SC, INC) x5[15]
6: SC in each stitch around [15]
7: (2 SC, INC) x5 [20]
End off with a slip stitch, Pinch the opening of the tail between your fingers and slip stitch or SC 10 across to close the tail. Leave a strand of yarn to sew the tail between rounds 7 and 8 counting from the bottom of the body.
Make one or both of these ducklings, you can find the PDF printable pattern with detailed written tutorial and photo guide in my PATTERN SHOP, the pattern is also available on Etsy and Ravelry.
PLEASE KEEP THIS IN MIND! You are welcome to sell your finished toys but. The pattern and images contained on this blog are the property of Yarn Over with Natasha. This pattern is for personal use only. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not copy it on your site. Please DO NOT screen print to sell the pattern or distribute it, rather send friends and family the link.
Lizzy
November 30, 2022 at 6:37 amAwww, the little ducking is so cute. Reminds me of Gina from Pinocchio (die afrikaanse weergawe 😉 )! Well done