Get ready to spread some festive cheer with this adorable Crochet Christmas Duck Amigurumi! This sweet little duckling, complete with a tiny Santa hat and scarf, makes the perfect handmade gift or charming addition to your holiday decor. Whether you’re an experienced crocheter or looking for a fun seasonal project, this pattern will guide you to create a delightful companion.
Craft Your Own Festive Friend for the Holidays
There’s something truly special about handmade decorations and gifts during the Christmas season. This charming crochet duck brings a touch of whimsy and warmth to any setting. Imagine it nestled among your other holiday ornaments or perched on a shelf, ready to bring smiles. It’s a wonderful project to enjoy cozy evenings with your hook and yarn, creating a memorable piece.
Crochet Pattern: Jolly Little Christmas Duck Amigurumi Free Crochet Pattern
Materials
Yellow yarn (DK or Worsted weight)
Red yarn (DK or Worsted weight)
White yarn (DK or Worsted weight)
Orange yarn (DK or Worsted weight)
2.5mm or 3.0mm crochet hook
8mm Black safety eyes
Fiberfill stuffing
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Stitch marker (optional)
Abbreviations
MR: Magic Ring
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: decrease (sc two stitches together)
sl st: slip stitch
hdc: half double crochet
FO: Fasten off
R: Round/Row
Instructions
Body and Head (Yellow Yarn)
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R6-10: Sc in each st around (5 rounds) (30)
R11: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
R12: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18) (Start stuffing the body firmly, continue stuffing as you go)
R13: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R14: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R15-19: Sc in each st around (5 rounds) (30)
Place safety eyes between R16 and R17, about 6-7 stitches apart.
R20: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
R21: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
R22: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
R23: 6 dec (6)
FO, weave the tail through the remaining 6 stitches and pull tight to close. Hide the tail.
Wings (Yellow Yarn, Make 2)
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: 6 inc (12)
Sl st to first sc. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Fold the circle in half and sew the edges together to create a flattened wing shape.
Beak (Orange Yarn)
Ch 4
R1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc, 3 sc in last ch. Continue on the other side of the chain: 1 sc, 2 sc in last st. (8)
R2: Sc in each st around (8)
Sl st to first sc. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Flatten the beak slightly.
Santa Hat (Red and White Yarn)
Hat Top (Red Yarn)
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
R3: Sc in each st around (9)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 3 (12)
R5: Sc in each st around (12)
R6: (3 sc, inc) x 3 (15)
R7: Sc in each st around (15)
R8: (4 sc, inc) x 3 (18)
R9: Sc in each st around (18)
R10: (5 sc, inc) x 3 (21)
R11: Sc in each st around (21)
Sl st to first sc. Do NOT FO red yarn yet.
Hat Brim (White Yarn)
Attach white yarn to the front loop of R11 of the hat.
R1: Ch 1, sc in each front loop around (21). Join with sl st.
R2: Ch 1, sc in each st around (21). Join with sl st.
FO white yarn, weave in ends.
Now, FO the red yarn, leaving a long tail. Weave this tail through the top point of the hat to gather slightly and secure.
Hat Bobble (White Yarn)
6 sc in MR. Sl st to first sc. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Gather the opening to form a small ball.
Scarf (Red Yarn)
Ch 30
R1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across (28 hdc)
R2: Ch 2 (counts as 1st hdc), turn, hdc in each st across (28 hdc)
FO, weave in ends.
Assembly
Sew the beak onto the duck’s face, centered below the eyes.
Sew the two wings to the sides of the duck’s body.
Sew the white bobble securely to the very top point of the red hat.
