Free Crochet Pattern: Ducky Dudu by @rin.meow21
This pattern guides you through creating a plush duck, inspired by the Lalafanfan duck, complete with a lifebuoy. It’s made with plush yarn such as Himalaya Dolphin Baby, YarnArt Dolce, or similar. The cheeks and beak are crocheted with the same yarn. Safety eyes are used for both the duck and the frog lifebuoy. Stuff the toy firmly to prevent the filling from showing through.
Materials and Tools:
- Plush Yarn: Himalaya Dolphin Baby or equivalents (yellow, orange, pink, green)
- Thread for facial details
- Crochet Hook: 4 mm
- Safety Eyes: Two pairs (for the duck and frog lifebuoy)
- Stuffing for toys
- Stitch Markers
- Pins
- Tapestry Needle for sewing parts
- Scissors
Abbreviations:
- MR: Magic ring
- ch: Chain
- sl st: Slip stitch
- sc: Single crochet
- hdc: Half double crochet
- inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec: Decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
- (…) x n: Repeat instructions in parentheses n times
Pattern Instructions:
Head (Yellow)
- 8 sc in MR (8)
- Inc x 8 (16)
- (1 sc, inc) x 8 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
- (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
7-12. 42 sc (42) - (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
- (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Fasten off and cut the yarn. Firmly stuff the head. Attach safety eyes between rows 9 and 10, spaced 6 stitches apart. Sew the beak just below the eyes, starting one row lower.
Body (Yellow)
- 8 sc in MR (8)
- Inc x 8 (16)
- (1 sc, inc) x 8 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
5-11. 30 sc (30) - 1 sc, (5 sc, dec) x 4, 1 sc (26)
- 1 sc, (4 sc, dec) x 4, 1 sc (22)
- 1 sc, (3 sc, dec) x 4, 1 sc (18)
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Firmly stuff the body.
Wings (Yellow)
- 7 sc in MR (7)
- Inc x 7 (14)
- (1 sc, inc) x 7 (21)
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Cheeks (Pink)
- 8 sc in MR (8)
- Inc x 8 (16)
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Sew the cheeks between rows 10 and 12.
Beak (Orange)
- 12 hdc in MR, sl st to close.
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Legs (Orange)
- 6 sc in MR (6)
- Inc x 6 (12)
- 12 sc (12)
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Sew the legs between rows 4 and 5 of the body, spaced 2 stitches apart.
Frog Lifebuoy (Green)
Ring
- Chain 7, join into a ring with a sl st, 7 sc in the ring.
Adjust the size of the ring to fit the duck as you crochet. Sew the ends together. Stuff lightly as you go.
Head (Green)
- 6 sc in MR (6)
- Inc x 6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
4-6. 18 sc (18) - (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Use felt to create eyes.
Eyes (Green)
- 4 sc in MR (4)
- Inc x 4 (8)
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Finishing:
- Assemble the duck by attaching the head to the body, followed by the wings, cheeks, beak, and legs.
- Attach the frog lifebuoy around the duck.
- Embroider details on the duck’s face using thread.
Your plush Ducky Dudu is now ready! 🦆
