Today, you will learn how to crochet the CUTEST and the quickest crochet duck amigurumi pattern of this summer, so far! And it is inspired by the bathtub duck softie, and it is literally no-sew. You can crochet it using the regular cotton yarn in less than 20 minutes. Then, make it a bag charm, a keychain, or a last-minute fall present or summer bag pendant. It needs little amount of yarn and stuffing.
So, you will definitely want to crochet many of these baby duck amigurumi. You can also crochet the green, yellow, and brown duck version by basic color changes. There is also an option that you crochet it using the plush yarn to turn it into a softie duck. Now, continue reading for the full miniature duck amigurumi pattern.
Crochet Miniature Duck Chick: Round-by-Round Pattern
This mini crochet duck is an adorable, beginner-friendly amigurumi project. It is worked mostly in one continuous piece from the head down to the body, making it a very quick and fun make.
Quick Making Guide
- Skill Level: Beginner
- Method: Amigurumi (worked in continuous rounds without joining).
- Construction: The head and body are crocheted as one piece. A French knot is used for the beak, and safety eyes (or embroidery) complete the face.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Susan’s Family 5-ply yarn in Yellow (main body) and a small amount of Orange (beak).
- Tip: While the tutorial uses sport weight yarn, this pattern is perfect for sizing up! To achieve a high-quality velvety plush finish, use a super bulky chenille or blanket yarn in yellow with an appropriate hook (e.g., 5mm or 6mm).
- Crochet Hook: 2.5 mm hook (if using the standard sport weight yarn).
- Tools: Stitch marker, scissors, and a tapestry needle.
- Filling: Polyfill stuffing.
- Hardware: Small black safety eyes (or black thread for embroidery).
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR: Magic Ring
- Ch: Chain
- Sc: Single crochet
- Inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- Dec: Decrease (sc 2 together, invisible decrease recommended)
- Dec3: Decrease 3 together (sc 3 together)
- St(s): Stitch(es)
Step-by-Step Pattern
The Head
Use Yellow yarn.
Round 1: Start with 6 sc in a Magic Ring. (6 sts)
Round 2: Inc in every stitch around. (12 sts)
Place a stitch marker here to keep track of your continuous rounds.
Round 3: [1 sc, Inc] repeat 6 times around. (18 sts)
Rounds 4-6: Sc in each st around for 3 rounds. (18 sts)
Round 7: Dec around 9 times. (9 sts)
Take a moment to stuff the head firmly before moving on.
The Body
Round 8: Ch 5. Starting in the 2nd ch from the hook, work 4 sc down the chain. Now, move to the main headpiece (the 9 stitches left from Round 7). Work 4 sc into the next 4 sts of the head.
In the very next st, work 3 sc into the same st (this creates an increase for the chest). Work 4 sc into the remaining 4 sts of the head. Finally, work 4 sc up the opposite side of the starting chain. (19 sts)
Round 9: Sc in each of the 19 sts around. (19 sts)
Round 10: 1 Dec, 15 sc, 1 Dec. (17 sts)
Round 11: Sc in each st around. (17 sts)
Round 12: 1 Dec, 5 sc, 1 Dec3 (decrease 3 stitches together at the tail end), 5 sc, 1 Dec. (13 sts)
Round 13: Sc in each st around. (13 sts)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the body firmly.
Finishing and Assembly
- Close the Body: Thread the long yellow tail onto your tapestry needle. Pinch the bottom opening of the duck flat. Sew the bottom closed by stitching back and forth through the outer loops of both sides. Weave in the end.
- The Beak: Thread a small amount of Orange yarn onto your needle. Insert the needle through the back of the head and bring it out at the center of the face where you want the beak. Wrap the orange yarn around your needle a few times (like a thick French knot), insert the needle back into the exact same stitch, and pull gently to form a small, plump beak. Secure and weave in the ends.
- The Eyes: Insert tiny safety eyes on either side of the beak. If you prefer or are making this for a baby, use black embroidery thread to stitch simple French knot eyes or tiny lines for sleeping eyes.
Learn with the Video Tutorial
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