Crochet Dapper Duckling

The Crochet Dapper Duckling is the cutest addition to any amigurumi collection! With its bright yellow color and stylish bow tie, this little duckling is sure to bring a smile to your face. Whether you're an experienced crocheter looking for a fun project or a beginner wanting to try something new, this pattern is perfect for all skill levels. Imagine gifting this adorable duckling to a friend or using it as a charming decoration in your home - it's sure to be a conversation starter! So grab your yarn and hook, and let's crochet this delightful Dapper Duckling together!

Materials-

1. Worsted weight yarn
2. Yellow and orange
3. Hook size 3.5mm (E)
4. 6mm Safety Eyes, or an alternative form of eyes
5. Stitch Marker
6. PolyFill
7. Tapestry Needle
8. Scissors
9. Sewing Pins

US Abbreviations-

1. Rd(s)- Round(s)
2. MR- Magic Ring
3. Sc- Single Crochet
4. St(s)- Slip Stitch(s)
5. Inc- Increase
6. Dec- Invisible Decrease. In front loops only pick up the next two loops, yarn over, and pull through twice.
7. FO- Fasten Off
8. FLO- Front Loop Only

Notes-

1. Magic Ring Alternative- chain 2 and single crochet in the second chain from the hook.
2. This will be crocheted in the round.
3. If not specified or in () repeat to the end of the round.
4. Stuff as you go.

Body-

Yellow

Rd 1: sc 6 in MR

Rd 2: inc (12)

Rd 3: sc, inc (18)

Rds 4-6: sc around (18) (3 rounds)

Rd 7: sc, dec (12) Insert the eyes between rds 5 and 6, 4 sts apart. See picture for placement.

Rd 8: dec (6)

Rd 9: sc around (6)

Rd 10: inc, sc 2, inc x2, sc (9)

Rd 11: sc, inc, sc 2, inc x 3, sc, inc (14)

Rd 12: sc, inc, sc 2, inc, sc 2, inc x 3, sc 2, inc, sc (20)

Rd 13: sc 10, inc x 4, sc (24)

Rds 14-16: sc around (24) (3 rounds)

Rd 17: sc, dec, sc (18)

Rd 18: sc, dec (12)

Rd 19: sc 2, dec 2, sc, dec 3. The last dec goes over the last st of the rd and the first of the next.

FO and loop through the FLO to close, close in a line, lining up with the head and body.

Beak-

Orange

Rd 1: Sc 6 in MR

Rd 2: sc around (6)

FO leaving a tail for sewing. Sew over rd 7 and sew in the ends.

Tail-

Yellow

Loop 3 strands about an inch around the middle st on the back.

Between rds 13 and 14.