Crochet is a wonderful and fun hobby that allows you to create a variety of cute and adorable items. One of the most popular items to crochet is the duck, which is perfect for baby blankets, stuffed animals, and other projects. In this tutorial, we will walk you through step-by-step instructions on how to crochet a duck. Let's get started!
Materials:
Yellow yarn
Orange yarn
Black yarn
Crochet hook (size G/6 - 4.25mm recommended)
Scissors
Tapestry needle
Polyester fiberfill
Instructions:
Body:
Begin by creating a magic ring with yellow yarn and chaining 2.
Single crochet 6 stitches into the ring, then pull the tail end to tighten the ring. Slip stitch to the first stitch to join.
Chain 1, then single crochet twice into each stitch around. Slip stitch to the first stitch to join (12 stitches).
Chain 1, then *single crochet once into the first stitch, then twice into the next stitch*. Repeat from * to * around. Slip stitch to the first stitch to join (18 stitches).
Chain 1, then *single crochet once into the first 2 stitches, then twice into the next stitch*. Repeat from * to * around. Slip stitch to the first stitch to join (24 stitches).
Chain 1, then single crochet once into each stitch around. Slip stitch to the first stitch to join.
Repeat step 6 until the body is the desired length (usually about 3 inches). Do not fasten off.
Beak:
Switch to orange yarn, then create a magic ring and chain 2.
Single crochet 6 stitches into the ring, then pull the tail end to tighten the ring. Slip stitch to the first stitch to join.
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Eyes:
Using black yarn, chain 2.
Single crochet 6 stitches into the second chain from the hook. Slip stitch to the first stitch to join.
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Assembly:
Using the tapestry needle, sew the beak and eyes onto the head of the duck.
Stuff the body with polyester fiberfill, then sew the head onto the body.
Your crochet duck is now complete and ready to be enjoyed!
Conclusion:
Crocheting a duck can be a fun and rewarding project, and with this tutorial, you now have the knowledge to create your very own cute and cuddly duck. With a little bit of patience and practice, you can create a variety of ducks in different colors and sizes.Happy crocheting!
