Crochet Squeak the Duck
Meet Squeak the Duck, the adorable crochet creation that will surely bring a smile to your face. This handmade duck is crafted with love and attention to detail, making it a unique and charming addition to any collection. With its soft yarn and intricate stitching, Squeak is not only a cute toy but also a work of art that showcases the skill and creativity of the maker. Squeak the Duck is the perfect companion for children and adults alike, offering a touch of whimsy and nostalgia. Whether displayed on a shelf or cuddled up in bed, this crochet duck is sure to become a cherished keepsake for years to come. So why not add a touch of handmade charm to your life with Squeak the Duck?
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner
YARN: Medium Weight Cotton Yarn (Lace 4) in Linen, Mustard; Cotton Thread (Lace 0) in Black
OTHER MATERIALS: Polyester Fiber Filling; Yarn Needle
HOOK SIZES: E/3,25 mm
STITCHES USED and ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), chain (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), decrease (dec), increase (inc), fasten off (F/O).
INSTRUCTIONS: work in rows (join with a sl st and ch1 at the end of each row) otherwise instructed.
FEET AND BODY (mustard and linen yarn)
Make two:
1) start working with mustard yarn, 5 ch, 2 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 2 sc, 2 sc inc in the last st, keep working on the opposite side of the foundation chain, 2 sc, 1 sc inc in the last st that already contains 2 sc (12)
2-3) sc even (12)
4) *1 sc, 1 sc dec*, repeat ** around (8); F/O and hide the yarn, do not stuff the foot
Switch color in the last sc of round #4 of the 2nd foot, then CH 7.
Merge the two feet together:
5) join the yarn with a sl st to the 1st foot, ch1 and sc in the same st, crochet around 7 sc, 1 hdc in each stitch in between the two feet, keep working on the second foot, 8 sc, 1 hdc in each stitch in between the two feet (30)
6) *4 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (36)
7-26) sc even (36); start stuffing
27) 4 sc, 3 sc dec, 13 sc, 3 sc dec, 7 sc (30)
28) 2 sc, 3 sc dec, 11 sc, 3 sc dec, 5 sc (24)
29) 1 sc, 3 sc dec, 7 sc, 3 sc dec, 4 sc (18)
30) 3 sc dec, 3sc, 3 sc dec, 3 sc (12); finish stuffing
31) sc dec around (6); F/O and close the hole
BEAK (mustard yarn)
1) 8 ch, 2 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 5 sc, 2 sc inc in the last st, keep working on the opposite side of the foundation chain, 5 sc, 1 sc inc in the last st that already contains 2 sc (18)
2-3) sc even (18); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the beak.
Do not stuff the beak; flatten it instead before attaching it between rounds #19-20 of the body.
Embroider the MOUTH line with black yarn.
Embroider the EYES with black yarn between rounds #22-24, 5 stitches apart.
WINGS (linen yarn; make two)
1) 6 sc in a mr (6)
2) sc inc around (12)
3) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (18)
4) fold the round in half and crochet through both layers now, 9 sc (9); F/O and leave a long tail of yarn to sew the wing to the side of the body, between round #13-16.
TAIL (linen yarn)
1) 4 sc in a mr (4)
2) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (6)
3) *2 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** twice (8)
4) *1 sc, 1 sc inc*, repeat ** around (12)
5) 1 sc inc, 4 sc, 2 sc inc, 4 sc, 1 sc inc (16);
F/O and leave string of yarn to sew the tail to the back of the duck, between rounds #6-10. Stuff the tail while attaching it.
