Beautiful Ducklings – Free Crochet Pattern
When I first started out as an indie crafter I did custom orders. My business name then was Beautiful Ducklings, which I named after my three beautiful children. It was during this journey that I found my true passion of designing.
One of my very first designs was a mascot for my business; this fun stuffed duck.
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And so I named the design “Beautiful Ducklings”. The response to it just about knocked my socks off! I couldn’t believe how many people wanted one of their own! It was definitely the item I sold the most of!
Eventually I wrote the pattern down and it became the very first pattern I sold! How exciting is that?!
Today I have decided to publish it right here as a FREE pattern!!
These ducks work up so quickly, you can make several in one day!!!
Here’s how to make your own:
Materials
Worsted Weight Yarn
*Main Color
*Accent Color
G/6/4.00-4.25mm Crochet Hook
Fiberfill Stuffing
Felt
*White
*Black
Yarn Needle
Optional: Hot Glue Gun
Stitch Guide
arnd = around
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
dec = decrease
hdc = half double crochet
rnd(s) = round(s)
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
trc = treble crochet
Final Measurement
Approximately 7”
Gauge
Not important for this project
Skill Level
Confident Beginner – Easy
Written in US terms
Notes
- This pattern is worked from the top down.
- The head/body is worked up in continuous rounds; no joins or chains unless indicated
Instructions
HEAD & BODY (One Piece)
R1. Make a magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring (6) —[Start of Head]
R2. 2 sc in each st around (12)
R3. *sc, 2 sc* around (18)
R4. *2 sc, sc x 2* around (24)
R5. *2 sc, sc x 3* around (30)
R6. sc around
R7. hdc around
R8-9. Repeat rnds 6 & 7
R10. *dec, sc x 3* around (24)
R11. hdc around (24)
R12. *dec, sc x 2* around (18)
R13. hdc around (18)
R14. *dec, sc* around (12)
R15-18. sc around (12)—[Neck made]
-STUFF-
R19. *sc, 2 sc* around (18)—[Start of Body]
R20. *2 sc, sc x 2*around (24)
R21. hdc around (24)
R22. sc around (24)
R23-28. Repeat rnds 21 & 22
R29. *dec, sc x 2* around (18)
R30. hdc around (18)
-STUFF-
R31. *dec, sc* around (12)
R32. dec around (6)
R33. dec around (3) Fasten.
WINGS (Make 2)
R1. Make a magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring (6) – [Top of Wing]
R2. 2 sc in each st around (12)
R3. *hdc, 2 hdc* around (18)
R4. *2 hdc, hdc x 2* around, join with sl st in 1st hdc (24)
R5. Fold in half; there should be 11 sts on each side, join these stitches together by working: sc x 9, (trc, dc, sc) in each of last 3 sts. Fasten. [Tip of Wing created]
BEAK
R1. Make a magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring (6)
R2. 2 sc in each st around (12)
R3. *hdc, 2 hdc* around (18)
R4. *2 hdc, hdc x 2* around, join with sl st in 1st hdc (24)
Fold in half & sew one st in each corner (through both layers) to hold.
FEET (Make 2)
R1. Make a magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring (6)
R2. 2 sc in each st around (12)
R3. 2 dc x 2, sc x 3, (trc, dc, dc, sl st)3X, sc x 3, 2 sc x 2 sts, sl st in next st. Fasten. (26)
Finishing
- Attach the beak over rnds 10 & 11.
- For eyes, use White & Black felt. Cut to preferred shape and size and attach over beak.
- Attach the tip of the wings (with rounded side of wing facing front of Duck) at rnd 20.
- Angle the backs of the feet towards each other to leave a small gap between the fronts and attach them so only the toes are sticking out of the front.
- Optional: Add Bowtie to make “boy” ducks or hair bow to make “girl” ducks using felt.
- Optional: Use puffy paint to add names, initials, or even the year to the duck!
- Hide all strings.
I hope you love it as much as I do! Let me know what you think in the comments! You can also share your finished items with me on Facebook or upload them to projects on Ravelry! Join my Blackstone Designs Crochet Community group on Facebook to stay up to date, receive special offers, pattern support, and so much more!
Written Pattern © 2012 Sonya Blackstone of Blackstone Designs. Please do not sell, share, or modify this pattern, but instead share the link to where the pattern can be found. You may sell items you make with this pattern. This pattern, as with all Blackstone Designs/Sonya Blackstone patterns, are not for educational use without written permission from the designer.
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Wonderful lovely pattern! Thank you for sharing 🙂
These are so cute. Can’t wait I make one ( or more ).
How cute and what a great story. I have yet to try Amigurumi but I think I will try your duck. Thanks for the free pattern.
Is there a place where I can print this?
Hi Sheila!
The ad-free PDF printable is now available in Etsy and Ravelry!
-Sonya
The ducks are so beautiful. I have 2 new grand babies on the way who would love one of each. Thank you you for sharing to those of us who could never design a pattern. God Bless.
Thank you for duck idea. I keep trying to find some cute animals to make and hand out to kids at church. Awesome ideas.
Great pattern, I love it. The ducklings are adorable
Thank you, Mary!
Love this ducks, my great great-daughter will love these in each color.
So kind of you to share this pattern for free. May God bless you.
Hi Janet!
Thank you so much! I’m glad you like them!
-Sonya
Thanks a lot you are a really artist❤️❤️❤️
Thank you, Maryam! <3
Love the ducks! Can’t wait to do some tonight thank you so much for sharing the fun. You are awesome and amazing!
You’re welcome, Sharon! Thanks for visiting! <3
Adorable! They have such personality. Thank you for sharing.