Crochet Mallard Duck Applique
The crochet mallard duck applique is an adorable addition to any project! With its charming design and intricate details, this little duck brings a touch of whimsy and fun wherever it goes. Whether you're looking to embellish a hat, blanket, or even a bag, this cute mallard duck applique is sure to make everyone smile.
Just imagine the joy it will bring to your creations - it's like having a tiny feathered friend accompany you wherever you go! So grab your yarn and hook, and let's get crocheting this delightful mallard duck applique together!Abbreviations
- Green, brown, white and orange cotton or wool, I used 8 ply wool which is light worsted in the US and double knit in the UK.
- A crochet hook, I used a 2.5mm hook.
- Scissors.
- Sewing needle and cotton to stitch the wing to the duck’s body.
- Darning needle to weave in ends.
- Black embroidery cotton or sewing thread to embroider on the eye, or you could use a black bead if you prefer.
Head
Row 1: 2 ch, into circle work 15 dc, pull circle tight and join with a sl st in 1st st.
Row 2: 1 ch, work 1 sc in same st as ch, 1 sc in each of next 2 sts. Fasten off.
2 ch, work 1 hdc in same st as ch, 2 hdc in each of next 2 sts. Fasten off.
Body
Row 1: 2 ch. 1 hdc in same place as ch, 1 hdc in each st to last st, 2 hdc in last st. Turn.
Sl st into next st, work 1 sc in each st to tail, 3 ch and 1 dc in tail. Fasten off.
Join yarn at bottom of tail.
Work 1 sc in each st around to neck, sl st into last brown st at neck. Fasten off.
2 ch, work 1 hdc in same st. Fasten off.
Join orange yarn in same st as last hdc.
Row 1: 2 ch, work 1 hdc in each of next 2 sts. Turn.
Row 2: 2 ch, work a joined hdc over both sts. Fasten off.
Wing
Stitch wing to body.
