Crochet Jeff the Duck
Crochet Jeff the Duck is an adorable and charming amigurumi pattern that is perfect for crafters of all skill levels! With its cute, round body and sweet little beak, Jeff is sure to bring a smile to anyone's face. Whether you're a beginner looking for a fun project or an experienced crocheter searching for a quick and enjoyable make, Jeff the Duck is the perfect choice. Grab your yarn and hook, and get ready to create your very own lovable duck friend!
Yarn:
Scheepjes SOFTFUN 10x50 g
#2618 Canary 1 ball (A)
#2431 Clay 1 ball (B)
#2606 Moss 1 ball (C)
Materials:
Crochet Hooks: 3.5 mm
Yarn Needle
Poly Stuffing
Dimensions:
About 5 in. x 4 in. (13 x 10 cm).
Abbreviations:
ch = chain
rep = repeat
rnd(s) = round(s)
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
Skill Level:
Easy
Gauge:
20 sc + 20 rnds = about 4 in. (10 cm).
Body:
With A, make a magic ring.
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in the ring –6 sc.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each around – 12 sc.
Rnd 3: sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; rep from around – 18 sc.
Rnd 4: sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from around – 24 sc.
Rnd 5 - 6: Sc in each st around – 24 sc.
Rnd 7: sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; rep from around – 36 sc.
Rnd 8 - 13: Sc in each st around – 36 sc.
Rnd 14: sc in next st, sc2tog; rep from around – 24 sc.
Rnd 15: Sc2tog around – 12 sc.
Rnd 16: Working in front loop only, sc even – 12 sc.
Rnd 17 - 18: Sc in each st around – 12 sc.
Begin stuffing and continue until piece is complete.
Rnd 19: sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; rep from around – 18 sc.
Rnd 20: sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from around – 24 sc.
Rnd 21: Sc in each around – 24 sc.
Rnd 22: sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from around – 30 sc.
Rnd 23: sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from around – 36 sc.
Rnd 24: Sc in each st around – 36 sc.
Rnd 25: sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from around – 42 sc.
Work 5 chs – this is going to be your starting point of the next round.
Rnd 26: Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in next 3 chs; keep working on the rnd 25, sc in next 42 sts; keep working on the chs, sc in next 4 chs – 50 sc.
Rnd 27: Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 40 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts – 52 sc.
Rnd 28 - 29: Sc in each st around – 52 sc.
Rnd 30: Sc2tog, sc in next 48 sts, sc2tog – 50 sc.
Rnd 31: Sc2tog, sc in next 46 sts, sc2tog – 48 sc.
Rnd 32: sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog; rep from around – 40 sc.
Rnd 33: sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog; rep from around – 32 sc.
Rnd 34: sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog; rep from around – 24 sc.
Rnd 35: sc in next st, sc2tog; rep from around – 16 sc.
Rnd 36: sc2tog around – 8 sc.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through top of sts of last rnd. Pull tail to close opening and knot securely.
Beak:
With B.
Rnd 1: Ch 5, 2 sc in 2nd ch from the hook, sc in next 2 chs, 4 sc in next ch; keep working on the opposite side of the foundation chain, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in the last st – 12 sc.
Rnd 2: sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog; rep from twice – 10 sc.
Rnd 3: sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog; rep from twice – 8 sc.
Rnd 4: sc in 1st st, (1 sc and 1 hdc) in next st, (1 hdc and 1 sc in next st), sc in next 5 sts – 10 sts.
F/O and leave a long strand of yarn. Do not stuff the Beak.
Sew the Beak to the Head between Rnds 9 and 12.
Wings:
With A, make a magic ring.
Rnd 1: Work 8 sc in the ring – 8 sc.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around – 16 sc.
Rnd 3: sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; rep from around – 24 sc.
Rnd 4: sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from around – 32 sc.
Fold in half the piece and work through both layer of the last round, sc in each st across – 12 sc.
F/O and leave a long strand of yarn to sew Wings to the side of the Body, between Rnds 23 and 29. Sew only the upper part, leaving the lower free.
Embroider Eyes between Rnds 7 and 9, and Eyebrows between Rnds 5 and 7, (6 sts apart).