Free Amigurumi Duck Crochet Pattern: Step-by-Step Tutorial

ByLina Morgen

How to Crochet a Cute Little Duck: Free Amigurumi Duck Pattern

Looking for a charming new project to add to your crochet collection? Meet Philip the Duck! This adorable little fellow is the perfect blend of cozy and cute, featuring a tiny set of denim-style overalls and a matching hat. Whether you are an experienced amigurumi artist or a beginner looking for a comprehensive guide, this tutorial will walk you through every stitch.

This project is worked primarily in continuous spirals, which is a hallmark of amigurumi. We will be using a variety of stitches to create the different textures—from the smooth white body to the structured denim overalls. Grab your hook and some yarn, and let’s get started!

Materials & Abbreviations

Supplies Needed

  • Yarn: Medium weight (approx. 4-ply) cotton or cotton-blend yarn in the following colors:
    • White (for the body, wings, and tail)
    • Dark Yellow (for the buttons and pom-pom)
    • Orange (for the beak and feet)
    • Black (for the eyes)
    • Denim Blue (for the overalls and hat)
  • Crochet Hook: 2.5mm (or a size that prevents stuffing from showing through)
  • Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill or poly-fill
  • Tools: Yarn needle, scissors, and stitch markers

US Crochet Terms & Abbreviations

  • ch: chain
  • sc: single crochet
  • hdc: half double crochet
  • dc: double crochet
  • sl st: slip stitch
  • inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
  • dec: decrease (sc 2 together)
  • st(s): stitch(es)
  • FLO: front loop only
  • BLO: back loop only
  • MR: magic ring

Step-by-Step Instructions

Body and Head

The body and head are worked as one continuous piece from the bottom up. Use white yarn.

The Lower Body

Round 1: 8 sc in MR (8)

Round 2: inc in each st around (16)

Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 8 (24)

Round 4: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)

Round 5: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)

Round 6: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)

Round 7: (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)

Round 8: sc in each st around (48)

Round 9: (7 sc, inc) x 6 (54)

Round 10: (8 sc, inc) x 6 (60)

Rounds 11-13: sc in each st around (60)

Round 14: (8 sc, dec) x 6 (54)

Rounds 15-16: sc in each st around (54)

Round 17: (7 sc, dec) x 6 (48)

Rounds 18-19: sc in each st around (48)

Round 20: (22 sc, dec) x 2 (46)

Round 21: (21 sc, dec) x 2 (44)

Round 22: (20 sc, dec) x 2 (42)

Round 23: sc in each st around (42)

Round 24: (19 sc, dec) x 2 (40)

Round 25: (18 sc, dec) x 2 (38)

Round 26: (17 sc, dec) x 2 (36)

Round 27: sc in each st around (36)

Round 28: (16 sc, dec) x 2 (34)

Round 29: (15 sc, dec) x 2 (32)

Round 30: (14 sc, dec) x 2 (30)

Round 31: (13 sc, dec) x 2 (28)

Round 32: (12 sc, dec) x 2 (26)

Round 33: (11 sc, dec) x 2 (24)

Round 34: sc in each st around (24)

Round 35: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)

Rounds 36-37: sc in each st around (18)

Round 38: (4 sc, dec) x 3 (15)

The Head

Round 39: inc in each st around (30)

Round 40: (1 sc, inc) x 15 (45)

Round 41: (14 sc, inc) x 3 (48)

Round 42: (7 sc, inc) x 6 (54)

Round 43: (8 sc, inc) x 6 (60)

Round 44: (9 sc, inc) x 6 (66)

Round 45: (10 sc, inc) x 6 (72)

Rounds 46-52: sc in each st around (72)

Round 53: (10 sc, dec) x 6 (66)

Round 54: (9 sc, dec) x 6 (60)

Round 55: (3 sc, dec) x 12 (48)

Round 56: (6 sc, dec) x 6 (42)

Round 57: sc in each st around (42)

Round 58: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)

Round 59: sc in each st around (36)

Round 60: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)

Round 61: sc in each st around (30)

Round 62: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)

Round 63: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)

Round 64: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)

Round 65: (1 sc, dec) x 4 (8)

Fasten off and weave in ends. Stuff the body and head firmly.

Wings (Make 2)

Use white yarn. We will use half double crochet for a slightly denser wing.

Round 1: 8 hdc in MR (8)

Round 2: inc in each st around (16)

Round 3: (1 hdc, inc) x 8 (24)

Round 4: (3 hdc, inc) x 6 (30)

Rounds 5-7: hdc in each st around (30)

Round 8: (3 hdc, dec) x 6 (24)

Rounds 9-10: hdc in each st around (24)

Round 11: hdc in each st around (24)

Round 12: (2 hdc, dec) x 6 (18)

Rounds 13-14: hdc in each st around (18)

Round 15: (1 hdc, dec) x 6 (12)

Round 16: (1 hdc, dec) x 4 (8)

Round 17: 8 sc

Stuff lightly, fasten off, and leave a tail for sewing.

Beak

Use orange yarn. Do not stuff the beak.

Round 1: 6 sc in MR (6)

Round 2: inc in each st around (12)

Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)

Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)

Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)

Round 6: sc in each st around (30)

Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Shape the beak manually before attaching.

Legs and Feet (Make 2)

Upper Leg: Use white yarn.

Round 1: 8 sc in MR (8)

Round 2: inc in each st around (16)

Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 8 (24)

Round 4: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)

Round 5: sc in each st around (30)

Round 6: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)

Rounds 7-8: sc in each st around (24)

Round 9: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (16)

Rounds 10-12: sc in each st around (16)

Round 13: Working in FLO, work 16 hdc (16)

Round 14: Working in both loops, (1 sc, ch 1) x 15, sc, sl st (16)

Fasten off and secure. Now, attach orange yarn to the BLO of Round 13.

Round 13 (Orange): 16 sc (16)

Round 14: 16 sc (16)

Round 15: (2 sc, dec) x 4 (12)

Round 16: 12 sc (12)

Stuff lightly and fasten off.

Foot: Use orange yarn.

Chain 14.

Round 1: Starting from the 2nd ch from hook: 12 sc, 3 sc in the last ch. Turning to the other side of the chain: 11 sc, inc (28)

Rounds 2-3: sc in each st around (28)

Round 4: (5 sc, dec) x 4 (24)

Rounds 5-6: sc in each st around (24)

Round 7: (4 sc, dec) x 4 (20)

Round 8: sc in each st around (20)

Round 9: (3 sc, dec) x 4 (16)

Round 10: sc in each st around (16)

Round 11: (2 sc, dec) x 4 (12)

Round 12: sc in each st around (12)

Round 13: (4 sc, dec) x 2 (10)

Stuff lightly, fasten off, and sew the opening closed.

Tail

Use white yarn.

Round 1: 8 sc in MR (8)

Round 2: inc in each st around (16)

Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 8 (24)

Round 4: (6 sc, inc) x 6 (30)

Round 5: sc in each st around (30)

Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Shape the tail into a little nub.

Overalls (Shorts)

Use denim blue yarn. Work these as a flat piece that is then joined.

Main Band: Chain 51. Sl st to join into a circle.

Rounds 1-6: ch 1, 51 dc around, sl st to join (51)

Fasten off. Count 22 sts from the end and attach yarn to the 23rd stitch to begin shaping the leg holes.

Leg Shaping (Worked in rows)

Row 1: ch 1, 6 dc (6)

Row 2: ch 1, 6 dc (6)

Row 3: ch 1, dc, inc, 2 dc, inc, dc (8)

Row 4: ch 1, dc, inc, 3 dc, inc, dc (10)

Row 5: ch 1, 10 dc (10)

Row 6: ch 1, 10 dc (10)

Repeat for the second leg.

Leg Openings & Straps

For each leg opening: ch 1, 27 dc around, sl st to join. Fasten off.

Straps: Attach yarn to the top of the overalls. Work rows of 3 sc for approximately 35 rows. On the final row, ch 10 and sl st back into the strap to create a buttonhole.

Buttons & Pom-Pom

Buttons (Make 2): Use dark yellow yarn. 1. 6 sc in MR. 2. inc in each st (12). 3. Working in FLO: (sl st, ch 1) x 12, sl st to join. Fasten off.

Pom-Pom: Use dark yellow yarn. 1. 10 hdc in MR. 2. (inc hdc) x 10 (20). 3. 20 hdc around (20). 4. (hdc, dec) x 10 (10). Fasten off.

Hat

Use denim blue yarn.

Round 1: 8 hdc in MR (8)

Round 2: ch 1, inc hdc in each st, sl st to join (16)

Round 3: ch 1, (1 hdc, inc) x 8, sl st to join (24)

Round 4: ch 1, (3 hdc, inc) x 6, sl st to join (30)

Round 5: ch 1, (4 hdc, inc) x 6, sl st to join (36)

Round 6: ch 1, (5 hdc, inc) x 6, sl st to join (42)

Round 7: ch 1, (6 hdc, inc) x 6, sl st to join (48)

Round 8: ch 1, (7 hdc, inc) x 6, sl st to join (54)

Round 9: ch 1, (8 hdc, inc) x 6, sl st to join (60)

Rounds 10-12: ch 1, 60 hdc around, sl st to join (60)

Round 13: 60 sc around. Fasten off.

The Brim: Attach yarn to the brim. Work 16 sc. Turn and work 16 sc. For the next row, sc 1, skip 1, sc 12, skip 1, sc 1 (14). Final row: sc 2, 10 hdc, sc 2.

Repeat for the opposite side of the brim and sew the two brim pieces together.

Finishing

Now it is time to bring Philip to life!

  • Eyes: Using black yarn and a needle, embroider two small, simple French knots or vertical stitches on the head.
  • Beak: Sew the orange beak centered between the eyes.
  • Appendages: Sew the wings to the sides of the body and the tail to the back. Attach the upper legs to the bottom of the body and sew the orange feet to the base of the legs.
  • Clothing: Slide the overalls onto the duck. Sew the buttons onto the front of the straps. Finally, place the hat on the head and sew the yellow pom-pom to the center top.

Tips for Success

Tension is Key

Because this is an amigurumi project, you want your stitches to be tight. If you see gaps where the stuffing is peeking through, try going down a hook size (e.g., to 2.25mm).

Stitch Markers

Since we are working in continuous spirals, it is very easy to lose track of the start of a round. Use a piece of scrap yarn or a plastic stitch marker to mark the first stitch of every round.

Perfecting the Shape

Don’t be afraid to “sculpt” your duck! Once you’ve stuffed the head and body, you can gently squeeze or shift the fiberfill to give the head a more rounded look or the belly a slightly plump appearance.

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