Looking for cute crochet duck projects? Here is a list with 30+ duck free patterns that are cute and beginner friendly. I hope you’ll find your next favorite crochet project in this roundup.
Ducks are amongst the most adorable amigurumi animals. And they are small as well, making them super quick and easy crochet projects.
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Cute Crochet Duck Patterns
Generally, ducks are easy animals to crochet and make adorable toys for kids. Not to mention, they are customizable and will make great gifts and market sellers as well.
- Sizes. You will find a variety of duck sizes in this list. But you always can change the size of your crochet ducks by using thinner or thicker yarn. Personally, I love bulky chenille yarn for my Amigurumi animals.
- Customization. The best way to customize your crochet ducks is by using your favorite colors and adding accessories to make them unique, such as bows and hats. Or embroidering to give them your personal touch.
- Yarn Options. Stuffed animals can be made with a few different yarns. It all depends on the purpose of the toy. If it’s made for a child, for example, it’s always a good idea to use a safe for kids and durable yarn. Such as cotton yarns.
Can beginners make crochet ducks?
Yes, crochet ducks are easy to crochet. Most of the patterns in this list don’t take a lot of sewing and special shapes. So, if you’re comfortable with the basics of Amigurumi, you will certainly be able to crochet a duck.
Here are a few tips on how to pick the right pattern:
- Check for the level of difficulty.
- Pick a smaller pattern so you won’t be frustrated if it’s too large for your skills.
- Pick an easy yarn, the kind that don’t pill or fray, as they are easier for beginners.
- Stay away from patterns that involves too much hand sewing.
Supplies needed to crochet ducks
Materials and tools to make Amigurumi are one of the best investments if you intend to make them regularly. Here are the ones you will use the most.
- Yarn: the best thing to do is to check the chosen pattern for the recommended yarn. For stuffed animals I like worsted weight (#4) cotton or good quality acrylic, as they hold up the shape better.
- Crochet hooks: again, each pattern has its recommended hook size. If you’re using worded weight yarn, the best hooks sizes ranges from 3.5 mm (US E) to 4.00 mm (US G).
- Stuffing Fiber: you will need good quality fiber. My favorite is Poly-Fil, it’s affordable, washable and great for Amigurumi.
- Stitch Markers: they are essential for Amigurumi making because you usually do continuous rounds. You need them to mark your first or last stitches as you go.
- Scissors: a sharp pair or yarn scissors is needed to cut your leftover tails.
- Tapestry needle: it’s good to have them in different sizes and shapes. My favorite are the ones with the blunt tips.
- Safety eyes: if you’re making ducks for young children it’s safer to embroider the eyes. But for everyone else, plastic safety eyes are very practical.
- Safety eyes placement tools: these tools are a game changer. I bought a set with two different sizes, they help every time.
The skills you will need
Most crochet duck patterns are made with the Amigurumi technique. Here are the techniques commonly used for Amigurumi ducks:
- Magic circle (mc): needed to avoid a hole at the beginning of your project.
- Crochet in the round: generally, for amigurumi, you will crochet in continues rounds. Meaning you don’t join the rounds with a slip stitch.
- Single Crochet (sc): this is basically the only stitch you will use for most stuffed animals and dolls.
- Changing colors: you will need some basic skills of yarn color change. The mallard duck patterns, for example, require color change.
- Basic sewing: sewing amigurumi is very easy and there are many free tutorials available on YouTube.
- Weaving-in ends: For most stuffed animals, if they are small and simple, you will have only a few ends to weave in at the end.
Crochet Duck Amigurumi Free Patterns
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Quackers The Crochet Duck
This is a generous size stuffed duckie that will measure approximately 15" (38 cm), if you use the recommend yarn and hook size.
Recommended yarn: Bernat Blanket
Recommended hook size: U.S. K/101⁄2 (6.5 mm)
Amigurumi Duck Pattern
This adorable duck will measure about 8” (20 cm) tall. Any chenille yarn weight #4 or #5 would be a good substitute for pattern.
Recommended yarn: Amigurumi Pelucia by Circulo Yarns
Recommended hook size: 3.5 mm (US E)
Good Luck Duck pattern (YouTube Tutorial)
This pattern will be perfect for you if you love mini Amigurumi animals. The finished duckies will be only approximately 3.5” (9 cm).
Recommended yarn: Super Bulky Chenille yarn
Recommended hook size: 5.0 mm (US H)
Spring Duck Crochet Pattern
This playful duck has a style of her own with that hat and rain booties. What a fun toy this will be for kids to play, and for kids at heart to decorate for springtime.
Recommended yarn: Super Bulky Chenille yarn
Recommended hook size: 2.75mm (US C) hook
Small and Cute Duck (YouTube Tutorial)
Next up in the list, we have another adorable, tiny duck. The finished size of this one will be only 1.97” (5 cm) height, if you used the recommend material.
Recommended yarn: Sport weight (#2)
Recommended hook size: 3 mm hook
Tumbler Duck Alfred
Alfred is another fun project. The instructions call for a wobble ball in the bottom, so he’ll stand up when knocked over. As for his size, he will stand at approximately 6” (14 cm) tall.
Recommended yarn: Rainbow Cotton yarn by Hobbii
Recommended hook size: 2.5 mm hook
Leo the duckling pattern
Leo is a fairy little duckling that will steal your heart. The finished toy will be about 3.9” (10 cm) tall and the pattern is available in English and French.
Recommended yarn: Super fine / Fingering (#1)
Recommended hook size: 2 mm hook
Adorable Duck Pattern
Next up in the list of free crochet duck patterns is another project with super fine yarn. This yarn thickness is perfect for small toys, such as this one.
Recommended yarn: Super fine / Fingering (#1)
Recommended hook size: 2 mm hook
Free Crochet Mini Duck Pattern
Puddles The Duck had his name chosen on an Instagram survey. Head over to the designer’s blog for the details. He will be approximately 4.5” (11.5 cm) in size.
Recommended yarn: Worsted weight (#4)
Recommended hook size: 3.5 mm (US E)
Duck Buoy Amigurumi
This crochet duck buoy will be a perfect summer toy. Depending on the yarn you use, it could even go in the water for some splash fun as well.
Recommended yarn: DK / Light worsted (#3)
Recommended hook size: 2.5 mm hook
Amidorable Ducklings
This pattern was a CAL (Crochet Along) by Amidorable and Furls Crochet. You will have instructions to make the ducks, towels, pool, across innertubes, and across pails.
Recommended yarn: Worsted weight (#4)
Recommended hook size: 3.5 mm (US E)
Cute Pocket Ducks
The construction of this unusual duck pattern consists of separate pieces worked in flat rows then sewn together. This technique makes unique and adorable 2-D shaped toys.
Recommended yarn: Light Worsted (#3)
Recommended hook size: 2.75mm (US C) hook
Dottie The Duck Crochet Pattern (Video Tutorial)
I love the details in the embroidered eyes in this little fella. If you use the recommend material and hook size, she will measure approximately 4” (10 cm).
Recommended yarn: Worsted weight (#4)
Recommended hook size: 3.5 mm (US E)
Squeak The Crochet Duck
Squeak is another pattern with a unique and unusual shape. When finished, this adorable duckie will be about 5.5" tall (14 cm) tall.
Recommended yarn: Worsted weight (#4)
Recommended hook size: 3.25 mm
Amigurumi Duck Patternn
Now, this one is a more generous size duck that will be great for cuddling. The finished toy will be approximately 13” (33 cm) tall.
Recommended yarn: Worsted weight (#4)
Recommended hook size: 3.5 mm (US E)
Baby Duck Amigurumi
If you’re a beginner with Amigurumi making, this one will be perfect for you. These cute ducklings are made of a simple and easy oval shape.
Recommended yarn: Worsted weight (#4)
Recommended hook size: 5 mm (US H)
Rocket's Toy Ducky
Projectarian’s patterns are amazingly unique. And this is easy because it requires almost zero sewing, aside from the eyes that’s the only part that needs to be sewed on.
Recommended yarn: Light Worsted (#3)
Recommended hook size: 2.5 mm
Crochet Duck Toy Pattern
This is a free pattern download by Lion Brand and the finished toy will measure approximately 6” (15 cm), if you use the recommend material.
Recommended yarn: Worsted weight (#4)
Recommended hook size: 5 mm (US H)
Amigurumi Duck Pattern by Rose & Lily
Such an amazing pattern, designed with one of my favorite chenille yarns, Baby Snuggle by Hobbii. I love how snuggly he looks.
Recommended yarn: Chenille Super Bulky (#6)
Recommended hook size: 4.5 mm (US G)
Little Friendly Duck
This pattern shows you how the details can make all the difference. Such a simple pattern, yet super cute with the addition of colorful details
Recommended yarn: Light worsted (#3) and worsted weight (#4)
Recommended hook size: 3 mm
Mallard Duck Amigurumi
I love the bright green oversized head in this Mallard crochet duck. The pattern comes with a free YouTube tutorial as well if you like videos for your crochet projects.
Recommended yarn: Worsted weight (#4)
Recommended hook size: 5 mm (US H)
Baby Mallard Duck Pattern
Here is another Mallard crochet duck for this pattern collection. This one is a simple oval shape that will be super easy for beginners. The finished size will be about 2” (5 cm).
Recommended yarn: Fine (#2)
Recommended hook size: 2 mm
Drew The Crochet Duck
Here is a cute duckling that will be small enough for little hands at only 5” (12 cm), not including the legs. It’s rated as easy for beginners.
Recommended yarn: Worsted weight (#4)
Recommended hook size: 3.75 mm (US F)
Dipsie The Duck
With an oversized head for her body, Dipsie has such a sweet face. She’ll be approximately 5” (13 cm) tall if made with the recommended yarn and hook.
Recommended yarn: Fingering (#2)
Recommended hook size: 2 mm
20-Minute Duck Amigurumi
You can make this pattern into a duck and also into multiple kind of birds, including a chicken and seagull as well. I love how small it is, yet such a quick and fun pattern.
Recommended yarn: Worsted weight (#4)
Recommended hook size: 4 mm (US G)
Henry the Mallard Duck Crochet Pattern
Henry is another Mallard duck option in this list that so small, yet so adorable. His size will be only about 2.5” (6.5cm) tall with medium weight yarn.
Recommended yarn: Worsted weight (#4)
Recommended hook size: 4 mm (US G)
Lil Other Brother Tiny Duck
If you’re a fan of the traditionally shaped rubber ducks, you will love this little guy. You can either make it as a toy for a child or as keychain.
Recommended yarn: Worsted weight (#4)
Recommended hook size: 4 mm (US G)
Duck Ragdoll pattern
This duck ragdoll will make a great lovie for a young child. It’s a great gift option and it would be a great market seller as well.
Recommended yarn: Worsted weight (#4)
Recommended hook size: 4 mm (US G)
Cute Duck Security Blanket pattern
Like the previous pattern in the list, this is another option if you’re looking into making something for a baby. This lovey blanket will measure approximately 8” x 8” (20cm x 20cm).
Recommended yarn: Worsted weight (#4)
Recommended hook size: 4 mm (US G)
Poppy the crochet duck pattern
And to finally close this list, we have Poppy The Duck. The finished toy will be approximately 4” (10 cm) tall and is available for download in English and French.
Recommended yarn: Fingering (#1)
Recommended hook size: 2.75 mm (US C)
Other patterns you will love
If you love Amigurumi, you certainly will enjoy the Amigurumi category here on the blog. Here are other patterns and lists worth checking:
- 30+ Crochet Gnome Patterns
- 35+ Adorable Crochet Doll Patterns
- 26+ Elephant Crochet Patterns
- 25+ Free Amigurumi Patterns For Beginners
- Crochet Peep Free Pattern
Final Thoughts
There you have the roundup for the most adorable crochet duck patterns. Whether you’re looking to a pattern to make a gift or a small project to practice your skills, I hope you found this list helpful.
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