Make a Cute Crochet Mallard Duck Applique — Step-by-Step Pattern
The crochet mallard duck applique is an adorable addition to any project! With its charming design and intricate details, this little duck brings a touch of whimsy and fun wherever it goes. Whether you're looking to embellish a hat, blanket, or even a bag, this cute mallard duck applique is sure to make everyone smile. Just imagine the joy it will bring to your creations - it's like having a tiny feathered friend accompany you wherever you go! So grab your yarn and hook, and let's get crocheting this delightful mallard duck applique together!
Abbreviations
st – stitch
sts – stitches
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
Materials Used
- Green, brown, white, and orange cotton or wool; I used 8 ply wool, which is light worsted in the US and double knit in the UK.
- A crochet hook; I used a 2.5mm hook.
- Scissors.
- Sewing needle and cotton to stitch the wing to the duck's body.
- Darning needle to weave in ends.
- Black embroidery cotton or sewing thread to embroider on the eye, or you could use a black bead if you prefer.
Head
Make a magic loop.
Row 1: 2 ch, into circle work 15 dc, pull circle tight and join with a sl st in 1st st.
Row 2: 1 ch, work 1 sc in the same st as ch, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts. Fasten off.
Neck
Join white yarn in 1st sc on the right side of the neck edge.
2 ch, work 1 hdc in the same st as ch, 2 hdc in each of the next 2 sts. Fasten off.
Body
Join brown yarn in the top of ch on the right side.
Row 1: 2 ch. 1 hdc in the same place as ch, 1 hdc in each st to last st, 2 hdc in last st. Turn.
Row 2: 2 ch. 1 hdc in each st to last st, 2 hdc in last st. Turn.
Row 3: 2 ch. 3 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each st to end. Turn.
Row 4: 2 ch. 1 hdc in each st to last st, 3 hdc in last st. Turn.
Row 5: 2 ch. 3 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in each st to last 2 sts, a joined hdc over last 2 sts. Fasten off.
Neatening Row
Join brown yarn at the back neck edge.
Sl st into the next st, work 1 sc in each st to tail, 3 ch and 1 dc in tail. Fasten off.
Join yarn at the bottom of the tail.
Work 1 sc in each st around to neck, sl st into the last brown st at neck. Fasten off.
Beak
Join orange yarn 2 sts up from the neck.
2 ch, work 1 hdc in the same st. Fasten off.
Join orange yarn in the same st as the last hdc.
Row 1: 2 ch, work 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts. Turn.
Row 2: 2 ch, work a joined hdc over both sts. Fasten off.
Wing
Make a magic loop.
Row 1: 2 ch, into circle work 1 hdc, pull circle tight but don't join. Turn.
Row 2: 2 ch, work 1 hdc in st and 1 hdc in the top of ch. Turn.
Row 3: 2 ch. 2 hdc in each st. Turn.
Row 4: 1 ch. 1 sc in 1st st, 1 hdc in next st, 1 dc in following st and 2 dc in last st. Turn.
Row 5: 3 ch, work a dc cluster over all sts. Don’t fasten off.
Neatening Row
Work a sl st in each st around. Fasten off.
To Make Up
Weave in ends. Embroider on an eye or attach a black bead over the center circle of the head.
Stitch wing to body.
