Crochet amigurumi is a popular craft that involves creating stuffed animals and other cute creatures using yarn and a crochet hook. One of the most beloved amigurumi designs is the duck. In this article, we’ll explore how to make a crochet duck amigurumi, including the tools and materials you’ll need, step-by-step instructions, and tips for making your duck look as cute as possible.
Tools and Materials
Before you get started on your crochet duck amigurumi, you’ll need a few tools and materials:
- Yarn: Choose a worsted weight yarn in yellow or white for the body and orange for the beak.
- Crochet Hook: Use a size G/4.00mm crochet hook.
- Scissors: You’ll need a sharp pair of scissors to cut the yarn.
- Stitch Marker: Use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of each round.
- Fiberfill: Use polyester fiberfill to stuff the duck.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Once you have your tools and materials ready, it’s time to start crocheting your duck amigurumi. Follow these step-by-step instructions to create your very own duck:
- Begin by making a magic ring and chaining 1.
- Make 6 single crochet stitches into the magic ring and use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of the round.
- For the next round, make 2 single crochet stitches into each stitch around (12 stitches).
- For the third round, make 1 single crochet stitch into the first stitch, and then 2 single crochet stitches into the next stitch. Repeat from * to * around (18 stitches).
- For the fourth round, make 1 single crochet stitch into each of the first 2 stitches, and then 2 single crochet stitches into the next stitch. Repeat from * to * around (24 stitches).
- For the fifth round, make 1 single crochet stitch into each of the first 3 stitches, and then 2 single crochet stitches into the next stitch. Repeat from * to * around (30 stitches).
- For the sixth through tenth rounds, make 1 single crochet stitch into each stitch around (30 stitches per round).
- For the eleventh round, make 1 single crochet stitch into each of the first 3 stitches, and then single crochet the next 2 stitches together. Repeat from * to * around (24 stitches).
- For the twelfth round, make 1 single crochet stitch into each of the first 2 stitches, and then single crochet the next 2 stitches together. Repeat from * to * around (18 stitches).
- Stuff the duck with fiberfill.
- For the thirteenth round, make 1 single crochet stitch into the first stitch, and then single crochet the next 2 stitches together. Repeat from * to * around (12 stitches).
- Cut the yarn and use a yarn needle to weave the end through the remaining stitches.
- For the beak, make a chain of 6 stitches in orange yarn.
- Make a slip stitch in the second stitch from the hook and then single crochet in the next stitch.
- Half double crochet in the next stitch, double crochet in the next stitch, and then triple crochet in the last stitch.
- Cut the yarn and leave a long tail for sewing.
- Use the tail to sew the beak onto the front of the duck.
- Use black embroidery floss to stitch two eyes onto the duck.
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