Create Adorable Crochet Darryl the Duck: A Fun and Easy Pattern for All Skill Levels

Crochet Darryl the Duck is a delightful project for any crochet enthusiast! This adorable pattern transforms yarn and a hook into a whimsical reflection of creativity. With its fun colors and intricate details, Darryl comes to life stitch by stitch, ready to bring joy to whoever creates him. Whether you are a beginner or experienced crocheter, crafting Darryl is a rewarding endeavor that not only hones your skills but also fills your heart with warmth.

Materials:

A little worsted weight yarn in 2 colors. (The head and body are worked in one color. The beak is in another color and needs very little yarn.)

• 9mm black safety eyes
• G crochet hook (4.0 mm)
• Tapestry Needle
• Polyfill Stuffing

Abbreviations (US Terms):

• CH: Chain
• dec: Single Crochet Decrease
• inc: Single Crochet Increase
• SC: Single Crochet
• SC3tog: Single Crochet 3 Together
• SS: Slip Stitch

Notes:

This pattern is worked in continuous rounds.

Head and Body (Make 1 in Main Color):

Round 1: Ch 12, Starting with second chain from hook, 10SC, inc, now crochet back up the other side, inc, 9SC, inc (25)

Round 2: 11SC, inc, inc, 11SC, inc (28)

Round 3: 26SC, inc, SC (29)

Round 4: inc, 26SC, inc, SC (31)

Round 9: Flatten in half, SS13 through both sides starting by slip stitching through the next stitch and the stitch before the SC3tog you just made, stuff (not a full round, you will be slip stitching the top together through both sides to finish the body; there will be 7 stitches left unworked, that is where you will be working the head in the next round)

Round 10: inc, inc, SC, inc, inc, SC, inc (12)

Round 11: (SC, inc) around (18)

Rounds 12-15: SC around (18)

Round 16: (SC, dec) 6x (12)

Add plastic safety eyes 3 rows down from the top, 6SC apart.

Round 17: (dec) 6x (6)

FO leaving long tail

Stuff head

Weave tail through front loop of Round 17 and pull tight. Tie knot and pull into head.

Beak (Make 1 in Contrasting Color):

Round 1: CH 4, (2SC, inc), repeat up the other side of the chain (8)

Round 2: (3SC, inc) 2x (10)

Round 3: (4SC, inc) inc (12)

FO leaving long tail

Sew beak onto head.

You’re done!