Crochet Duck Patterns – 12 Delightful Amigurumi
Calm on the surface yet full of quiet energy beneath, ducks often appear in folklore as symbols of renewal and gentle transformation, making them a natural fit for spring and Easter. Moving with ease between water, land, and sky, they embody an almost magical adaptability that has captured imaginations for centuries. This roundup of crochet duck patterns features a variety of styles—from detailed and realistic to sweet and simple—so it’s easy to find a cheerful little companion for your next project.
From their graceful shape, to their elaborate markings, to their sleek feathers or fuzzy down, ducks present lots of opportunties to play with color and texture in crochet. Some of these crochet duck patterns involve interesting shapes, intricate color changes, or surface crochet techniques. Other easy duck amigurumi use simple increases and decreases, perfect for beginners or anyone seeking a relaxing project.
Given the variety of design possibilities, it’s no surpise that the patterns in this collection encompass a wide range of skill levels and time commitment. To help you find a project that suits your needs, we’ve listed the larger and more detailed patterns first, then the smaller, simpler ones.
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Amigurumi Ducks (Huggable Size)
Hatching Duckling
by Hooked by Kati
A mix of worsted weight yarn and bulky weight velvet makes this this 8-inch chick super fluffy! The free amigurumi pattern is beginner-friendly and quick to finish, perfect for springtime gifting or Easter decor. Choose a pale pastel shade for the egg to lean into the seasonal feel.
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Wood Duck & Mandarin Duck
by Southern Gal’s Crochet
This pair of amigurumi beautifully captures the unique features of two distinctive varieties of duck. With lots of color changes and decorative stitches, these paid patterns are rated intermediate to advanced. Experienced crocheters will enjoy the challenge of creating their crests, fuzzy plumage, and elaborate colors.
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Lucky Duckling
by Dot Pebbles
This adorable duckling has a realistic shape, right down to his webbed feet! Cashmere yarn gives his body a fluffy texture that adds to the realism. The pattern is listed as beginner-friendly, with lots of instructions to help you through the project. You can download the pattern for free from Ravelry, in both UK and US terms.
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Duck & Goose Collection
by Planet June
This paid collection comes with a crochet mallard duck pattern as well as instructions for solid-colored ducks—both adults and babies so you can create whole families! If you’re a fan of water fowl in general, the pattern pack also includes two types of geese so you can fill up your crochet menagerie.
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Fuzzy Duckling
by Little Conkers
This sweet little amigurumi really brings the mallard duckling’s gold and chocolate markings to life, complete with its “Zoro-style mask” and fluffy down. You don’t need any special yarn to make them fuzzy, either—just standard DK weight wool that you’ll fluff at the end (the pattern explains how). The pattern also includes instructions to make feet, if you like. The paid pattern comes by itself or in a kit with yarn and an optional hook.
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Little Duck
by Lauter Creek Farms
For a small project, this little duck crochet pattern comes with lots of options! The paid pattern shows you how to make a several types of duck—namely, mallard, Cayuga, Khaki Campbell, and redhead—or mix it up and create your own unique duck! You can also crochet it in a relaxed or standing position. They’re perfectly sized to make a Christmas ornament or keychain, or add to a farmyard play set.
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Daphne the Duck
by Nicole Chase
This lovable crochet duck pattern is ideal for advanced beginners and up! You can choose from a classic single-color Pekin duck, or with a few simple color changes, make it a mallard. Embroridered white edges around the safety eyes add extra cuteneess. The free pattern comes with loads of detailed photos and a video tutorial to walk you through each step.
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Amigurumi Ducks (Huggable Size)
by Grace and Yarn
These cuddly crochet ducks measure in at 13 inches, a perfect huggable size. The legs and body are worked in one piece, which saves you some sewing. You can add an optional bow and eyelashes to make your duck more girly. The free easy pattern comes with photos that help with some of the more challenging parts.
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Rubber Duck
by Edie Eckman
You only need about 60 yards of the main color, plus 2 yards of the bill color, to complete this crochet rubber duck pattern! This cute duckie would make a great gift for a baby shower, a toddler birthday, or even a quirky option for a housewarming. The paid pattern is appropriate for advanced beginners and would make a quick and fun project for anyone!
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Small Duck Amigurumi
by DIY Fluffies
This free beginner-friendly pattern demonstrates how to make amigurumi bigger without changing the pattern—just by using a thicker yarn and larger hook. The finished duck measures 2 inches tall when worked in sport weight yarn or 5 inches in super bulky weight chenille. The pattern is written with simple color changes to make a mallard duck. But you can skip them if you prefer a solid version.
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20-Minute Duck
by Stringy Ding Ding
These mini duck amigurumi require a tiny amount of yarn and around 20 minutes to complete. This makes them fabulous classroom gifts or craft fair items. If you have a little more time, you can add the optional legs. The free pattern also offers customizations to transform this simple bird pattern into a chicken, flamingo, or seagull.
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