Adorable Free Crochet Duck Amigurumi Pattern
If you love tiny, soft, and cute things, the Free Crochet Duck Amigurumi Pattern is perfect for you! This pattern lets you make a sweet, round duck with a cheerful beak and tiny wings. Even if you’re just starting to crochet, you can make this adorable duck—it's very easy to understand, so even kids can try.
Pocket-Sized Free Crochet Duck Amigurumi Pattern
What makes this little duck so special is its charming look. The duck has a plump, soft body, tiny feet, friendly black eyes, and a little beak that gives it a happy expression. You can make your duck in classic yellow, or choose fun colors like blue, pink, or white if you want something a little different. You can even add a small hat, bow, or scarf if you want your duck to look extra fancy.
You can use this duck for so many things. Make a keychain, a bag charm, or a desk buddy to keep you company while you study. You can also make several to give as party gifts or fun toys for dolls. These ducks are great for decorating your room or sharing with friends.
Changing the size is very easy: use thicker yarn and a larger hook for a bigger duck, or thinner yarn and a smaller hook for a tiny duck. The most important stitch you’ll learn is the magic ring, which helps start the duck’s round shape without a hole in the middle.
Sunday Rumi Duck Amigurumi Pattern
Welcome! In this step-by-step pattern, you will learn how to crochet a super cute Sunday Rumi Duck Amigurumi. This plush duck doll is worked from the head down, adding body, wings, legs, and adorable extra details. The instructions are beginner-friendly, so if you’re just starting out with amigurumi, you’ll be able to follow along easily.
Skill Level & Terminology
- Skill Level: Beginner
- Terminology: US Crochet Terms
This project uses simple stitches—single crochet, increase, and decrease—perfect for those new to amigurumi.
Materials & Tools
- Yarn:
- Yellow (main body): DK or light worsted, e.g., Mi Kapten from Wali (colour No. 49)
- Orange (beak & feet): DK or light worsted, e.g., Mi Kapten from Wali (colour No. 4)
- Pink (cheeks, optional): small amount
- Crochet Hook: 3.5 mm – 4 mm (6# for Mi Kapten or as fit for your yarn)
- Fiberfill: Polyester stuffing (dacron)
- Eyes: 6–8 mm safety or stick-on eyes
- Sewing needle (for assembly)
- Stitch marker (or a scrap of contrast yarn)
- Scissors
- Glue (for attaching cheeks/eyes, optional)
Gauge
Gauge is not critical for amigurumi. For reference, after Rnd 6 for the head, you should have a flat circle about 3–4 cm across. Tight, even stitches prevent stuffing from showing.
Abbreviations List
| Abbr. | Meaning |
|---|---|
| MR | Magic Ring |
| sc | Single Crochet |
| inc | Increase (2 sc in one stitch) |
| dec | Decrease (sc2tog) |
| st(s) | Stitch(es) |
| FLO | Front Loop Only |
| sl st | Slip Stitch |
| ch | Chain |
Special Stitch Instructions
- Magic Ring (MR): Wrap yarn to create a ring; insert hook, pull up a loop, ch 1, then work stitches into the ring.
- Single Crochet (sc): Insert hook in stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through both loops.
- Increase (inc): 2 single crochet in same stitch.
- Decrease (dec / sc2tog): Insert hook in next stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop. Insert hook in next stitch, yarn over, pull up another loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through all 3 loops.
- FLO: Work only through the front loop of the stitch, not both.
Finished Size
- Height: Approx. 10–12 cm
- Width: Approx. 7–8 cm (at widest point)
How to Start & Stitches Used
This pattern starts with a magic ring and uses single crochet in the round. The head and body are crocheted as one piece (no sewing required for attaching), and arms, legs, beak, cheeks, and hair are made separately then sewn or glued onto the doll.
The Pattern
HEAD
Using yellow yarn:
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc in ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc in each st around (12)
Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x6 (18)
Rnd 4: [sc, inc, sc] x6 (24)
Rnd 5: [sc, sc, inc] x6 (30)
Rnd 6: [sc, sc, sc, inc] x6 (36)
Rnd 7: [sc, sc, sc, sc, inc] x6 (42)
Rnds 8–15: sc in each st around (42) — 8 rounds
You should now have a large round ball which forms the duck’s head. Feel free to check your stitch counts and use a marker at the end of each round for ease.
This part forms a round head; just single crochet and increase as instructed for a smooth amigurumi sphere.
NECK/BODY BASE
Rnd 16: [sc in next 5 sts, dec] x6 (36)
Rnd 17: [sc in next 4 sts, dec] x6 (30)
Rnd 18: [sc in next 3 sts, dec] x6 (24)
Rnd 19: [sc in next 2 sts, dec] x6 (18)
— Stuff the head with fiberfill firmly now!
Rnd 20: [sc, dec] x6 (12)
Rnd 21: dec x6 (6)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail. With a needle, weave the tail through the front loops of the last 6 sts, pull tight to close the hole, and weave in the end inside the body.
You’ll create a neat, round base for the head and close it securely. Be sure to fill the head with stuffing before closing!
BODY
Reattach yellow yarn to the FLO of Rnd 16.
Rnd 1: sc in FLO around (24)
Rnd 2: [sc in next 2 sts, inc] x6 (32)
Rnd 3: [sc in next 3 sts, inc] x8 (40)
Rnds 4–7: sc in each st (40)
Rnd 8: [sc in next 2 sts, dec] x10 (30)
Rnd 9: [sc, dec] x10 (20)
Rnd 10: dec x6, sc in last 8 sts (14)
Stuff the body well.
Rnd 11: dec x7 (7)
Fasten off, sew opening closed, and weave in end.
Continue from the base for the lower body. Shape the body with rounds of increases and gradual decreases. Stuff body as you work for best results.
WINGS (Make 2)
With yellow:
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: [sc, inc] x3 (9)
Rnd 3–5: sc in each st (9)
Rnd 6: [sc, dec] x3 (6)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Flatten into an oval. Don’t stuff.
Small wings are formed in simple rounds and left unstuffed. You will sew these to sides of body later!
LEGS (Make 2)
With orange:
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: [sc, inc] x3 (9)
Rnd 3–6: sc in each st (9)
Fasten off, leaving tail for sewing.
Lightly stuff, then flatten.
Make two stubby legs in orange! They should be sturdy, but not too large—perfect for your duck’s bottom.
BEAK
With orange:
Rnd 1: Ch 5, turn, sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 2 ch, 2 sc in last ch, turn to other side of chain, sc in next 3 ch, sl st to join (8)
Rnd 2: sc in each st around (8)
Rnd 3: [sc, inc] four times (12)
Fasten off with tail for sewing.
The beak is made as an oval piece; sew onto front center below the eyes.
CHEEKS (Make 2, Optional)
With pink:
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: inc in each st (12)
Sl st to finish, leave a tail. Flatten cheeks and glue or sew them below eyes.
HAIR (Tufts)
Cut two short pieces of yellow yarn (about 5–6 cm). Attach at the top of the head by doubling each length, pulling through a st to form a loop, then pull ends through loop and pull tight. Trim to desired length.
These create a tiny tuft of hair at the top of your duckling’s head—adorable!
Assembly & Finishing
- Sew the body directly under the head if not crocheted as one.
- Attach wings to either side of the body, slightly below the top seam.
- Sew legs to the base of the body, about 2–3 sts apart.
- Stitch beak below the eyes, centered horizontally.
- Fix eyes in place according to the pattern, using glue or safety back.
- Attach pink cheeks and hair.
Your parts are attached at this stage! Position them for your favorite “look” and add detail as you prefer: a little blush, expressive eyes, or a comical tilt!
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have now completed your Sunday Rumi Duck Amigurumi. This project uses only single crochet, increase, and decrease—plus basic shaping for the beak and wings—making it perfect for beginners. Most parts are crocheted in spirals with minimal sewing. Make it your own with custom colors or facial expressions. Enjoy your new amigurumi friend!