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Herbert the Duckling
A free version is also available.
This simple amigurumi pattern for a fuzzy duckling uses a fur yarn for texture and layered pieces in smooth yarn for a dimensional beak and flippers.
This pattern is available for FREE on my blog here.
The free version is supported by advertising on my website. The downloadable PDF for sale on Ravelry includes the full pattern in one printable file without advertisements.
Skills Used
Basic crochet stitches: chain, single crochet, slip stitch
Crocheting flat in rows, crocheting in the round, increasing, decreasing, seaming, crocheting in the back loop
Special stitch pattern: bob, sc2tog (with written instructions and linked video tutorials)
Skill Level
Easy
Finished Size
Approximately 6” (cm) tall after stuffing.
Materials
King Cole Truffle yarn (100% polyamide, 3.5 oz/100 g, 196 yd/180 m) – 1 skein in 4371 Vanilla (CA), or approximately 60 yd (55 m) in CA in any medium weight or fur yarn.
King Cole Paradise Beaches yarn (70% acrylic, 30% polyamide, 3.5 oz/100 g, 278 yd/255 m) – 1 skein in 3007 Pink Gin (CB), or approximately 25 yd (23 m) in CA in any light weight yarn.
NELSONWOOD US Size G-6/4 mm crochet hook, or any size needed to obtain gauge.
NELSONWOOD US Size F-5/3.75 mm crochet hook, or any size needed to obtain gauge.
12 mm black safety eyes – 1 pair.
Locking stitch markers.
Fairfield Poly-Fil Crafter’s Choice Dry Packing Fiber Fill, 10 ounce bag.
Yarn needle.
Gauge
Through Rnd 7 in pattern for Body with larger hook = 3” (7.5 cm) diameter. Exact gauge is not critical for this project. Stitches should be small so that fiber filling doesn’t show.
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- First published: April 2020
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