Crochet Floating Duck Amigurumi Pattern

Crochet Floating Duck Amigurumi Pattern

Summer is here, and I’ve got the perfect seasonal amigurumi pattern for you! This adorable floating duck, complete with a swim ring, is a delightful project to crochet. The swim ring can be made in any color combination you like—red and white would look fantastic!

A big thanks to the designer for generously sharing this pattern for free. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this pattern is easy to follow and fun to make.

Designer: talia.hand.made

Materials Needed

• Yarn in yellow and orange for the duck
• Yarn in white and blue for the swim ring
• Black and white yarn for embroidery (eyes)
• A small amount of pink yarn for blush
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

Abbreviations

• MR: Magic Ring
• Ch: Chain stitch
• Sc: Single crochet
• Dec: Decrease
• St: Stitch
• Inc: Increase
• F.o.: Finish off
• BLO: Back loop only

Pattern Instructions

Head

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
2. Rnd 2: Inc x6 (12)
3. Rnd 3: (Sc, inc) x6 (18)
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5. Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6. Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7. Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
   8-16. Rnds 8-16: Sc around (42)
8. Rnd 17: 10 sc, (Inc, sc) x2, inc, 12 sc, (Inc, sc) x2, inc, 10 sc (48)
9. Rnd 18: Sc around (48)
10. Rnd 19: (6 sc, dec) x6 (42)
11. Rnd 20: (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
12. Rnd 21: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
13. Rnd 22: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
14. Rnd 23: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
15. Rnd 24: (Sc, dec) x6 (12)
    F.o., stuff the head.

Body

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
2. Rnd 2: Inc x6 (12)
3. Rnd 3: (Sc, inc) x6 (18)
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5. Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6. Rnd 6: 12 sc, (Inc, sc) x3, 12 sc (33)
7. Rnd 7: Sc around (33)
8. Rnd 8: 16 sc, inc, 16 sc (34)
9. Rnd 9: Sc around (34)
10. Rnd 10: 14 sc, Ch 2, skip 5 sc, 14 sc (30)
11. Rnd 11: Sc around (30)
12. Rnd 12: 9 sc, Dec x6, 9 sc (24)
13. Rnd 13: Sc around (24)
14. Rnd 14: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
15. Rnd 15: Sc around (18)
16. Rnd 16: (Sc, dec) x6 (12)
17. Rnd 17: Sc around (12)

Tail: Add yarn in the skipped 6 stitches from round 10.

1. Rnd 1: 12 sc
2. Rnd 2: Dec x6

Beak

1. Ch 9
2. Sc 7, 3 sc in the same stitch (work along the other side of the chain), Sc 6, inc (18)
3. Rnd 3: Sc around (18)
4. Rnd 4: 3 sc, inc, sc, inc, 6 sc, Dec x2, 2 sc (18)
   Do not stuff the beak.

Wings (Make 2)

1. Rnd 1: 5 sc in MR (5)
2. Rnd 2: Inc, 4 sc (6)
3. Rnd 3: Inc, 2 sc, inc, 2 sc (8)
4. Rnd 4: Inc, 3 sc, inc, 3 sc (10)
5. Rnd 5: Inc, 4 sc, inc, 4 sc (12)
   6-7. Rnds 6-7: Sc around (12)
6. Rnd 8: Dec x6 (6)
   Do not stuff the wings.

Legs (Make 2)

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
2. Rnd 2: BLO 6 sc
   3-5. Rnds 3-5: Sc around (6)

Feet (Make 2)

1. Ch 7
2. Sc 5, 3 sc in the same stitch (work along the other side of the chain), Sc 4, inc (14)
   3-5. Rnds 3-5: Sc around (14)
3. Rnd 6: Sc 13
4. Rnd 7: Dec, 5 sc, Dec, 5 sc (12)
5. Rnd 8: Sc around (12)
6. Rnd 9: Dec x6 (6)

Swim Ring (Alternate 2 Colors)

Start with Color 1:

1. Rnd 1: 8 sc in MR (8)
   2-4. Rnds 2-4: Sc around (8)
   Switch to Color 2:
   5-8. Rnds 5-8: Sc around (8)
   Continue alternating colors every 4 rounds until round 36. Sew into a circle.

Assembly

1. Attach the beak between rounds 15-18 of the head.
2. Embroider eyes and eyebrows.
3. Sew the head to the body.
4. Attach legs and feet.
5. Sew the wings and position them based on whether the duck will sit or stand.
6. Place the swim ring around the duck’s body.

Your floating duck amigurumi is ready to brighten up any summer day!