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Amigurumi Duck With Ducklings – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Duck With Ducklings – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Creating an amigurumi duck with her ducklings is such a delightful and heartwarming experience! 🦆✨ There’s something incredibly satisfying about crafting each little detail, from the mother duck’s soft feathers to the tiny, adorable beaks of her ducklings. The process itself feels like bringing a story to life, one stitch at a time. I love how these little yarn sculptures can capture so much personality. With the right choice of colors and a bit of creativity, each duck and duckling can have its own unique charm. Plus, they make for perfect handmade gifts or adorable additions to any cozy space.

Starting the adventure of crafting an amigurumi duck family begins with choosing the perfect yarn. I always enjoy exploring soft, pastel colors that reflect the gentle nature of these cute creatures. The pattern guides me through creating each piece, starting with the mother duck’s body and working down to her webbed feet. It’s a joyful journey of shaping and stitching, often accompanied by a few spontaneous giggles as the ducks start to take shape and personality. Assembling the ducklings is especially rewarding, watching them come to life as they snuggle up next to their mother. The whole process is a joyful dance of creativity and craftsmanship, resulting in a charming little family that brings joy wherever they go. 🧶💖

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🦆 Amigurumi Duck With Ducklings Crochet Pattern

Bring springtime to your crochet corner with this adorable Mama Duck and her two ducklings riding on her back! This charming project is great for gifts, nursery decor, or nature-loving hearts.

🧶 Skill Level

Intermediate – Includes shaping, color changes, and multi-part assembly.

📏 Finished Size

  • Mama Duck: approx. 8″ (20 cm) tall

  • Ducklings: approx. 3.5″ (9 cm) tall

✂️ Materials Needed

  • Worsted weight yarn:

    • Light grey (body & wings)

    • White (tail)

    • Yellow (ducklings)

    • Orange (beaks and feet)

    • Pink (duckling beaks)

  • 3.5 mm crochet hook

  • Safety eyes (9 mm for duck, 6 mm for ducklings)

  • Fiberfill stuffing

  • Yarn needle, stitch marker, sewing pins

🔁 Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR – Magic Ring

  • sc – Single Crochet

  • inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)

  • dec – Decrease (sc2tog)

  • sl st – Slip Stitch

  • ch – Chain

  • FO – Fasten Off

🦆 Mama Duck Pattern

Head

With white yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. [1 sc, inc] x6 (18)

  4. [2 sc, inc] x6 (24)

  5. [3 sc, inc] x6 (30)
    6–10. sc in each st (30)

  6. [3 sc, dec] x6 (24)

  7. [2 sc, dec] x6 (18)

  8. [1 sc, dec] x6 (12)

  9. sc around (12)
    Stuff firmly. FO.

Body

With grey yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. [1 sc, inc] x6 (18)

  4. [2 sc, inc] x6 (24)

  5. [3 sc, inc] x6 (30)

  6. [4 sc, inc] x6 (36)
    7–14. sc around (36)

  7. [4 sc, dec] x6 (30)

  8. [3 sc, dec] x6 (24)

  9. [2 sc, dec] x6 (18)

  10. [1 sc, dec] x6 (12)
    Stuff and close with sl st. FO.

Tail

With white yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. [1 sc, inc] x6 (18)

  4. sc around (18)

  5. [1 sc, dec] x6 (12)

  6. dec x6 (6)
    Stuff lightly, sew to back of body.

Beak

With orange yarn:

  1. MR, 4 sc

  2. inc x4 (8)

  3. sc around (8)

  4. [2 sc, dec] x2 (6)
    FO, flatten slightly and sew to head.

Feet (Make 2)

With orange yarn:

  1. ch 4, turn, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (3)
    2–3. ch 1, turn, sc across (3)
    Make three toes with ch 3 and sl st into base. FO and sew to bottom.

Wings (Make 2)

With grey yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. [1 sc, inc] x3 (9)
    3–5. sc around (9)
    Flatten and shape into ovals. Sew onto sides.

🐥 Ducklings (Make 2)

Head & Body (Continuous)

With yellow yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. [1 sc, inc] x6 (18)
    4–6. sc around (18)

  4. [1 sc, dec] x6 (12)

  5. sc around (12)

  6. [2 sc, dec] x3 (9)

  7. dec x3, FO and close. Attach to mama’s back with thread or secure pins.

Beak

With pink yarn:

  1. ch 2, 2 sc in 2nd ch (2)

  2. sc around (2)
    FO and sew to face.

Wings (Make 2 per duckling)

Tiny ovals made with 6 sc in MR. FO and sew on.

🧵 Assembly

  • Sew the head to body at a slight upward angle.

  • Sew on beak, eyes, and wings.

  • Position feet slightly forward under the belly.

  • Attach ducklings to back using thread or sew securely into body to mimic riding posture.

This lovely duck family brings joy and charm to any shelf or spring-themed gift basket!


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