Adorable Crochet Duck Cups: Free Pattern & Step-by-Step Guide

Bring a bit of handmade charm to your kitchen or next gathering with these adorable crochet duck cups. This pattern walks you through materials, sizing, and the full stitch-by-stitch instructions to make Quackers, Waddles or Puddles — small crocheted cup cozies shaped like little ducks. They make sweet gifts, party favors, or a cheerful everyday cozy for your mug.

Crochet duck cups are the cutest and most whimsical addition to any kitchen or party. These delightful little cups are perfect for sipping your favorite beverages in style. With their charming duck design and handmade crochet craftsmanship, they bring a touch of joy to your daily routine. Whether you're enjoying a cup of coffee in the morning or hosting a fun gathering with friends, these lovable duck cups are sure to bring a smile to your face every time you use them. Perfect for brightening up your day and spreading some cheer, these crochet duck cups are a must-have for anyone who loves unique and adorable items in their home.

Materials

– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Saffron Yellow (Quakers), Soft White (Waddles), and Cafe Latte, Tea Leaf (Puddles), Carrot Orange for beak and feet. Shop these colors on Yarnspirations.com

– 15mm black safety eyes

– Size K Crochet Hook for Cups

– Size H Crochet Hook for webbed feet

– Tapestry Needle

Finished Size

Approximately 4 inches wide (3 inches wide at bottom) and 3.5 inches tall. Use a double strand of yarn when crocheting (two strands held together).

Duck Cup Pattern – Quackers and Waddles

with two strands of yellow yarn (Quackers) or soft white (Waddles)

Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join to first SC

Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)

Round 3: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)

Round 4: Working in back loops for this round only, SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)

Round 5: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 1 (25 SC)

Round 6-11: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (25 SC)

Round 12: Reverse SC in each stitch around, join. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Place safety eyes between rounds 10 and 11 about 4 stitches apart. With a long strand of orange yarn, stitch on beak by weaving yarn around 3 stitches one row below eyes.

Duck Cup Pattern – Puddles the Mallard

with two strands of cafe latte brown yarn

Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 10 SC in ring, join to first SC

Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)

Round 3: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)

Round 4: Working in back loops for this round only, SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (20 SC)

Round 5: 2 SC in first stitch, SC in next 3, repeat around, join (25 SC)

join in soft white yarn, chain 1

Round 6: SC in each stitch around, join (25 SC)

join in tea leaf green yarn, chain 1

Round 7-11: SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1 (25 SC)

Round 12: Reverse SC in each stitch around, join. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Place safety eyes between rounds 9 and 10 about 4 stitches apart. With a long strand of saffron yellow yarn, stitch on beak by weaving yarn around 3 stitches one row below eyes.

Webbed Feet

(make 2 for each cup)
with size H Crochet Hook and single strand of carrot orange yarn (Quakers, Waddles) and saffron yellow yarn (Puddles)

Magic Ring, chain 1 and make 6 SC in ring, join, chain 1

Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around, join, chain 1

Round 3: SC + DC + SC in first stitch, slip stitch to the next; SC + DC + SC in next, slip stitch in next; SC + DC + SC in next, slip stitch to next and leave remaining stitches unworked. Fasten off leaving long tail.

There are lots of ways to sew on the feet! Place them on the side of the cup to make it look like the duck is sitting or sew them on the bottom so the webbed toes are sticking out the front. Did both placements on Waddles and it looks like he is waddling towards us!

Finishing Tips

Weave in all loose ends securely and use the long tails from the feet to position and stitch them so the cups sit the way you prefer. When adding safety eyes, make sure they are firmly set and backed for items that will be handled.

Uses & Gift Ideas

These duck cup cozies make charming favors for baby showers, spring parties, or a sweet handmade gift for a friend. Mix and match colors for different personalities — Quackers, Waddles or Puddles — and attach a small tag for gifting.