This is “Quack Quack,” a crochet pattern that I designed for a sweet baby or toddler. It has a retro look about it!

The pattern includes directions for a cardigan sweater that closes in front with buttons and has a duck applique. Sizes include: 12, 18, and 24 months. Skill level = experienced/advanced.

Materials needed:
· Naturally Caron Spa bamboo blend lightweight yarn (3 oz/251 yds/85g per skein): 2 (2, 3) skeins #0005 Ocean Spray, 1 skein #0007 Naturally
· Size F/5/3.75mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
· Tapestry needle
· Sewing needle
· Black and orange sewing thread
· 3 cream 9/16-inch buttons
· 1 black 1/4-inch button
· 1/4-inch-wide orange satin ribbon: 6 inches

Stitches used: ch, sl st, sc, hdc, dc

Feel free to sell any items you make from my patterns, but please do not resell the patterns themselves or make them available online. They are copyrighted.

I have created many of my own patterns that have been published in various magazines (Crochet World, Quick & Easy Crochet, Barbie Bazaar, and Dollhouse Miniatures). I have had 2 crochet books published: “Twentieth Century Fashion Doll Collection” (2006) and “Playtime Jackets” (2011).