Welcome to a delightful crochet adventure where we’ll bring to life an adorable pair of amigurumi friends—a duck and a goose! This pattern is wonderfully versatile, allowing you to customize colors to make either (or both!) of these charming creatures. With their round heads, tiny wings, and playful details, they’re sure to steal hearts.

Why You’ll Love This Pattern:

• Beginner-friendly: Uses basic stitches like single crochet (sc), increases (v), and decreases (a).
• Customizable: Switch colors to create either a duck (white/green) or a goose (yellow/blue).
• Perfect for gifting: Ideal for baby showers, nurseries, or as a cheerful desk companion.

Grab your yarn and hook, and let’s dive into this cozy project!

Materials

For Both Duck and Goose:

• Yarn: Worsted weight in white, orange (beak/feet), and your choice of:
  • Duck: Green (body accents), black (details).
  • Goose: Yellow, blue, and black (details).
• Hook: 2.0mm (or size to match yarn).
• Safety eyes: 10mm (or embroider with black yarn).
• Notions: Stitch markers, yarn needle, polyester stuffing, scissors.
• Optional: White felt (for eye backing), pink blush (for cheeks).

Abbreviations

• X: Single crochet (sc)
• V: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• A: Decrease (sc two stitches together)
• SL: Slip stitch
• CH: Chain
• T: Half double crochet (hdc)
• F: Double crochet (dc)
• BLO/FLO: Back/front loop only
• [ ]: Stitch count at end of round

Finished Size

Approximately 6-8 inches tall, depending on yarn and tension

Pattern Instructions

Head (White)

1. Chain 20, turn. Starting from the second chain: V, 17x, [4x in next stitch], 17x, V [42].
2. 2V, 17x, 4V, 17x, 2V [50].
3. (X, V)×2, 17x, (X, V)×4, 17x, (X, V)×2 [58].
   4-11. Continue increasing as per the pattern, then work even rounds.
   12-30. Gradually decrease, stuffing firmly as you go.

• Eyes: Attach safety eyes between Rounds 13-14, spaced 13-14 stitches apart. Add felt circles underneath for a cute effect!

Body (White)

1. Magic ring, 6x [6].
2. 6V [12].
   3-14. Increase evenly to 60 stitches, then work even.

• Attach legs and wings at specified rounds (see full pattern for details).

Beak (Orange)

1. Chain 8, turn. Work increases to shape the beak, then stuff lightly before closing.

Wings (White, No Stuffing)

1. Magic ring, 6x [6].
   2-20. Increase to 24 stitches, then decrease and fold flat. Sew to the body.

Legs (Orange)

1. Chain 13, turn. Shape feet with decreases and a “heel” (see full pattern).

Assembly & Finishing

1. Attach the head to the body, aligning the neck securely.
2. Sew the beak between the eyes, slightly tilted for personality.
3. Embroider details: Use black yarn for eyebrows (2 stitches long, spaced 10 stitches apart) and tiny eyelashes.
4. Add blush: Dab pink on the cheeks for a rosy glow.
5. Dress them up: Optional green overalls or a blue hat (pattern included).

Tips for Beginners

• Use stitch markers to track rounds, especially in the head and body.
• Stuff firmly but evenly to avoid lumps. For wings, skip stuffing for a flatter look.
• Customize expressions: Adjust eye/beak placement to make your duck or goose playful or serene.

Final Thoughts

Congratulations on creating your own amigurumi duck and goose! These little friends are perfect for brightening up any space or gifting to someone special. Share your creations on social media with #AmigurumiDuckAndGoose—I’d love to see your colorful variations!