Introduction: In this comprehensive crochet tutorial, we’ll guide you through the creation of an adorable crochet duck using a seamless, no-sew technique. This beginner-friendly pattern is perfect for both crochet enthusiasts and novices looking to expand their skills. Get ready to craft a charming crochet duck that will make a delightful addition to your collection or a thoughtful handmade gift.

Materials Needed:

  1. Worsted weight yarn in yellow, orange, and white.
  2. Crochet hook suitable for your chosen yarn (suggested size: G/4mm).
  3. Safety eyes or black yarn for the eyes.
  4. Fiberfill stuffing.
  5. Scissors.
  6. Stitch marker.
  7. Yarn needle.

Skill Level: Beginner

Finished Size: Approximately 6 inches (15 cm) tall when using the recommended materials.

Abbreviations:

  • ch: chain
  • st(s): stitch(es)
  • sc: single crochet
  • inc: increase (2 single crochets in the same stitch)
  • dec: decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)

Pattern:

Head and Body:

  1. Begin with yellow yarn.
  2. Magic ring, ch 1.
  3. Round 1: 6 sc in the magic ring. Pull tight to close. (6 sts)
  4. Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
  5. Round 3: [Sc, inc] around. (18 sts)
  6. Round 4: [Sc in the next 2 sts, inc] around. (24 sts)
  7. Round 5: [Sc in the next 3 sts, inc] around. (30 sts)
  8. Rounds 6-10: Sc in each st around. (30 sts)
  9. Round 11: [Sc in the next 3 sts, dec] around. (24 sts)
  10. Round 12: [Sc in the next 2 sts, dec] around. (18 sts)
  11. Begin stuffing the body.
  12. Round 13: [Sc, dec] around. (12 sts)
  13. Round 14: Dec around. (6 sts)
  14. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Thread tail through the remaining stitches and pull tight to close the opening. Weave in the end.

Beak:

  1. Using orange yarn, leave a long tail for sewing.
  2. Ch 4.
  3. Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in the next 2 chs. Ch 1, turn. (3 sts)
  4. Row 2: Dec, sc in the last st. Ch 1, turn. (2 sts)
  5. Row 3: Dec. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Assembly:

  1. Attach safety eyes between Rounds 8 and 9, with approximately 4 stitches between them. Alternatively, embroider eyes using black yarn.
  2. Sew or attach the beak centered between the eyes using the long orange tail.
  3. Use white yarn to create a simple wing shape on each side of the body.

Congratulations, you’ve completed your adorable crochet duck! This seamless creation is bound to bring a smile to anyone’s face. Experiment with different color variations to personalize your duck further. Happy crocheting!