Create a Charming Crochet Mallard Duck Applique for Your Craft Projects
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
st – stitch
sts – stitches
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
Materials Used
- 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
Make a magic loop.
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 the same st as ch, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts. Fasten off.
Neck
Join white yarn in 1st sc on the right side of the neck edge.
2 ch, work 1 hdc in the same st as ch, 2 hdc in each of the next 2 sts. Fasten off.
Body
Join brown yarn in the top of ch on the right side.
Row 1: 2 ch. 1 hdc in the same place as ch, 1 hdc in each st to last st, 2 hdc in last st. Turn.
Row 2: 2 ch. 1 hdc in each st to last st, 2 hdc in last st. Turn.
Row 3: 2 ch. 3 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each st to end. Turn.
Row 4: 2 ch. 1 hdc in each st to last st, 3 hdc in last st. Turn.
Row 5: 2 ch. 3 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each st to last 2 sts, a joined hdc over last 2 sts. Fasten off.
Neatening Row
Join brown yarn at the back neck edge.
Sl st into the next st, work 1 sc in each st to tail, 3 ch and 1 dc in tail. Fasten off.
Join yarn at the bottom of the tail.
Work 1 sc in each st around to neck, sl st into the last brown st at neck. Fasten off.
Beak
Join orange yarn 2 sts up from the neck.
2 ch, work 1 hdc in the same st. Fasten off.
Join orange yarn in the same st as the last hdc.
Row 1: 2 ch, work 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts. Turn.
Row 2: 2 ch, work a joined hdc over both sts. Fasten off.
Wing
Make a magic loop.
Row 1: 2 ch, into circle work 1 hdc, pull circle tight but don't join. Turn.
Row 2: 2 ch, work 1 hdc in st and 1 hdc in the top of ch. Turn.
Row 3: 2 ch. 2 hdc in each st. Turn.
Row 4: 1 ch. 1 sc in 1st st, 1 hdc in next st, 1 dc in following st and 2 dc in last st. Turn.
Row 5: 3 ch, work a dc cluster over all sts. Don’t fasten off.
Neatening Row
Work a sl st in each st around. Fasten off.
To Make Up
Weave in ends. Embroider on an eye or attach a black bead over the center circle of the head.
Stitch wing to body.
