Bring the magic of Disney to your crochet collection with this Amigurumi Donald Duck pattern! With his signature sailor outfit, expressive eyes, and playful personality, this design captures the charm of the beloved character in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a Disney fan, a themed décor piece, or simply love character-inspired amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a fantastic addition to your lineup.
Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in outfit details, facial expressions, and even tiny accessories to enhance Donald’s personality. Choose classic blue and white for an authentic look or experiment with fun colors for a unique twist! Whether displayed alongside other Disney characters or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi Donald Duck is sure to impress. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this feisty duck to life—one stitch at a time! 🦆✨🧶
🦆 Amigurumi Donald Duck – Free Crochet Pattern
Bring Disney magic to life with this detailed Donald Duck amigurumi pattern! Complete with his signature sailor outfit, hat, red bowtie, and now including his fluffy tail, this pattern is perfect for advanced crocheters and character collectors alike.
✨ Skill Level
Advanced – Requires shaping, color changes, character detail, and sculpting separate elements.
📍 Finished Size
Approx. 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) tall using DK or light worsted weight yarn and a 2.5–3 mm hook.
🧦 Materials
- Yarn (DK or light worsted weight):
- White (body, head, arms, tail)
- Golden yellow (beak and legs)
- Blue (shirt, hat)
- Red (bowtie)
- Black (hat trim, eyelash, eye outline)
- Light blue (eye fill)
- Notions:
- 8–10 mm black safety eyes or black yarn
- Crochet hook: 2.5–3 mm
- Polyfill stuffing
- Stitch marker
- Tapestry & embroidery needle
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loop Only
FLO – Front Loop Only
🔸 Beak (Top and Bottom)
Top Beak (Yellow):
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–7. sc around (24) - (3 sc, dec) x4 (20)
- (2 sc, dec) x5 (15)
- sc around, FO, leave long tail.
Bottom Beak (Yellow):
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–5. sc around (18) - (2 sc, dec) x4, sc 2 (14)
- sc around, FO.
👁 Eyes
Blue Iris (Make 2):
- MR, 6 sc, sl st to join, FO.
Sew to white felt oval or crochet white base.
White Eye Base:
- ch 4, turn
- sc in 2nd ch and across, inc in last, turn
- sc 2, inc again, FO.
Sew iris on, then stitch on face. Outline with black yarn.
👀 Head (White)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–16. sc around (36)
Insert safety eyes between R9–10 - (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Stuff firmly - (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6), FO and close
🙋 Body
Start with White:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–10. sc around (36)
Switch to Blue:
11–20. sc around - (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Stuff well - (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12), FO
Shirt Detail:
- Sew 2 white buttons on front.
- Embroider gold trim lines on sleeve cuffs and collar.
🧼 Tail
Use white:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–6. sc around (18) - (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6), FO and leave long tail.
Sew centered to the back of the body.
✊ Arms (Make 2)
Start with White:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
3–6. sc around (12)
Fingers (3 per hand):
- MR, 4 sc
2–3. sc around (4), FO each
Sew 3 fingers together and attach to wrist end.
Switch to Blue:
7–11. sc around (12)
Add yellow embroidery trim
Stuff lightly and sew to sides of body
🥼 Legs/Feet (Make 2)
Start with Yellow:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–6. sc around (18)
Make small toe flaps with ch 5 and sc back across top
Switch to White:
7–13. sc around
Stuff and sew to bottom of body
👒 Hat
Use Blue:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–9. sc around
Switch to Black:
10–11. BLO sc around for brim. FO and sew to head
Tail Ribbon:
ch 15–20, sl st back, sew to hat brim
👅 Bowtie
- ch 10, sc across (9)
2–4. sc in rows
Wrap center tightly with red yarn and sew to shirt front
✂ Final Assembly
- Sew head to body
- Attach beak pieces
- Place and sew eyes
- Attach hat and tail ribbon
- Add bowtie and buttons
- Sew arms, fingers, and legs
- Attach tail puff at back
This finished Donald Duck amigurumi is full of personality, and now with his signature tail included, he’s ready for any magical adventure! 🦆🧵🌟
