If there is one little creature guaranteed to make me smile every single time, it is a duck. There is just something about that round yellow body and cheerful orange beak that turns an ordinary afternoon of stitching into pure joy, and I have a feeling you feel exactly the same way. That is why I have gathered my favourite crochet duck patterns into one happy roundup for you — twenty of them, every one with a free written pattern from a real designer, ready for you to make today.
Inside you will find plump amigurumi ducks in every size, sweet ducklings wearing frog hats and bunny hats, a no-sew duckling hatching out of its shell, rubber ducks for bath time, tiny keychains, flat appliqués for cards and blankets, two adorable duck hats, and even a cheeky C2C blanket with plenty of attitude. Whether you are crocheting a gift for a baby shower, stocking a craft fair table, or simply treating yourself to something cute, there is a duck here with your name on it. Grab your yellow yarn, lovely — let us waddle through them together.
1. Classic Amigurumi Duck
Every duck collection needs a classic, and this cheerful fellow is exactly that — a proper, full-sized amigurumi duck worked in worsted weight yarn with a 4 mm hook, finishing at around thirteen inches tall from his feet to the top tuft of his head. The pattern walks you through the head and body in simple single crochet rounds, then adds the beak, wings, feet and that adorable little hair tuft as separate pieces you sew on at the end. My favourite detail is the styling choice: add eyelashes and a bow and she becomes a girl duck, or leave them off for a handsome boy duck, so one pattern gives you a matched pair for twins or siblings. He is an easy, relaxing make for confident beginners, and the complete written pattern is free on the designer's blog — she also offers an optional paid ad-free printable PDF if you prefer to work away from the screen.
Pattern: Amigurumi Duck by Grace and Yarn — Get the free pattern
2. Hatching Duckling (No-Sew)
Is there anything sweeter than a duckling peeking out of its egg? This clever design captures that exact moment — a tiny duckling sitting inside the bottom half of its cracked eggshell, complete with a zigzag shell edge and a little tuft of hair. The best part is the construction: the beak and wings are crocheted directly onto the body as you go, so there is absolutely no sewing involved, which makes it a wonderfully quick project. It is written for velvet or chenille yarn for that soft plush finish, but the designer confirms worsted weight yarn works beautifully too if that is what you have in your stash. The designer rates it advanced because of the colour changes and shaping, so treat it as a fun weekend challenge — the full written pattern is free on her blog.
Pattern: Hatching Duckling by Hooked by Kati — Get the free pattern
3. Little Chenille Duckling
If you love the soft, squishy look of plush yarn, this little duckling is going to steal your heart. Worked in chenille with embroidered closed eyes and the faintest blush on its cheeks, it has that sleepy, huggable quality that makes it perfect for a nursery shelf or a toddler's arms. The duckling measures about fifteen centimetres and is cleverly made in just two pieces — body and beak — with the wings embroidered straight onto the body, so your sewing time is almost nothing. The designer calls it an intermediate pattern because plush yarn takes a little practice, but the shaping itself is gentle and repetitive. The free version lives on her website, and there is an optional premium PDF with extra step-by-step photos if you would like more guidance.
Pattern: Little Duckling by Mari-Liis Lille (lilleliis) — Get the free pattern
4. Squeak the Duck Baby Toy
Some ducks are made to be loved by the very smallest hands, and Squeak is one of them. This beginner-friendly duck was designed as a crib and stroller companion for babies, worked in a soft linen and mustard cotton colour palette that looks beautiful in a modern nursery. At about five and a half inches tall, it is just the right size for little fingers to grab, and the pattern is refreshingly simple — the head and body are crocheted as one piece, with the beak, wings and tail added afterwards. I love that the designer chose calm, earthy colours instead of the usual bright yellow; it gives Squeak a gentle, heirloom feel. The complete written pattern is free on her blog, with clear instructions from the first magic ring to the final stitch.
Pattern: Squeak the Duck by Elisa Sartori (Elisa’s Crochet) — Get the free pattern
5. Jeff the Duck
Jeff is the dapper one of the flock — a small, characterful duck with bright safety eyes, a neat orange beak and a tiny diamond detail worked into his tummy. He stands about five inches tall and is made with a lightweight cotton yarn, which gives him lovely crisp stitch definition. The pattern is published in parts on the designer's blog, and the final part brings everything together, so you can follow the whole duck from start to finish there. One honest note from me: Jeff's signature accessory, his little bowtie, is the one element the designer keeps for the paid version of the pattern, so the free blog version gives you the complete duck himself without the bowtie. He is still utterly charming without it — a quick, satisfying make for a gift or your desk.
Pattern: Jeff the Duck by Elisa Sartori (Elisa’s Crochet) — Get the free pattern
6. Spring Duck in Rain Boots and Hat
Rainy days do not stand a chance against this duck. Dressed for puddle season in tiny rain boots and a matching hat, this big softie is worked in super bulky yarn, so it grows quickly and finishes at a very huggable twenty-seven centimetres. The body is cleverly made in one piece from the legs up, which means far less sewing than you would expect for a duck this dressed up. The designer includes helpful photos throughout, and the finished duck looks like it has walked straight out of a storybook — I can just picture it in a child's bedroom window on a grey day. The full written pattern is free on her blog; if you fall in love, she also sells an optional ad-free printable PDF version in her shops.
Pattern: Spring Duck by Spin a Yarn Crochet — Get the free pattern
7. Chenille Rubber Duck
The classic bath-time rubber duck, reimagined in the softest crochet form! This pattern turns plush chenille yarn into that instantly recognisable silhouette — round body, proud head, little tail flick and a flat orange beak — all worked in simple single crochet rounds. It is a beginner-friendly project with a full materials list and round-by-round instructions written out on the page, and because it is made from yarn rather than plastic, it doubles as a cuddly toy long after bath time is over. Try it in the traditional sunshine yellow, or make a whole row in pastel pink, mint and lavender for a craft fair display that nobody can walk past. This is one of those patterns you will make again and again.
Pattern: Rubber Duck by Yarn Gems — Get the free pattern
8. Crochet Duck Appliqué
Not every duck needs to be a toy — sometimes a flat little duck is exactly what a project is missing. This appliqué pattern gives you a sweet side-profile duck in three sizes, just under two inches, about three inches, and a larger four-and-a-half-inch version, all written out row by row in US terms on the page. Sew one onto a baby cardigan, stitch a row of them along the edge of a blanket, or glue one to a handmade card for instant charm. The pattern is charted as well as written, which makes it easy to follow even if you are new to appliqués. The written version is completely free on the designer's site; she also offers an optional ad-free PDF for about a dollar if you like collecting printable copies.
Pattern: Crochet Duck Appliqué by Kerri’s Crochet — Get the free pattern
9. Duck in a Frog Hat
A duck wearing a frog hat — I did not know I needed this in my life until I saw it, and now I cannot un-need it. This tiny no-sew duckling is worked in chenille yarn and crowned with a green frog hat complete with little eyes, giving you two animals for the effort of one very quick project. At around five centimetres in plush yarn, it is small enough to become a keychain, a bag charm or a pocket pal for a child's first day at school. Because there is no sewing, it is a lovely confidence-builder for beginners who want a finished plush without the fiddly assembly. One practical note: the free online version on the designer's site asks you to create a free account and sign in to read it, and the pattern is also sold as a PDF in their store — the free sign-in version is the complete pattern.
Pattern: Amigurumi Duck in Frog Hat by Amigurumi Today — Get the free pattern
10. Drew the Duck
Allow me to introduce Drew — or, to use his full and very grand name, Andrew Duckwell Waddlington III. This sweet duck is the letter D in his designer's A-to-Z amigurumi series, and he has the friendliest face of the whole flock. He measures about five inches tall, not counting his dangly little legs, and his head and body are worked in one piece, which keeps the sewing down to the wings, feet, beak and tail. The pattern is classed as beginner level, with the full round-by-round instructions written out free on the post. A fair note from the designer: this pattern is for personal use only, so make as many Drews as you like for gifts and for yourself, but not for selling — and there is an optional paid ad-free PDF if you want a printable copy.
Pattern: Drew the Duck (Andrew Duckwell Waddlington III) by The Friendly Red Fox — Get the free pattern
11. No-Sew Duck (Keychain or Plush)
Here is a duck with a size for every plan: work it in DK yarn and you have a pocket-sized duck that fits on a keyring; work the very same pattern in plush chenille yarn and it becomes a soft, squishable plush. The entire duck is crocheted in a continuous spiral with the beak and wings formed as you go, so when the designer calls it completely no-sew, she truly means it — there is not a single piece to attach afterwards. That makes it a brilliant last-minute gift pattern, and the page includes written adjustments for swapping between yarn weights. The full pattern, with rounds written out step by step, is free on her site. If you sell at markets, this is exactly the kind of fast, adorable make that fills a table beautifully.
Pattern: No-Sew Crochet Duck by Stitch by Fay — Get the free pattern
12. Daphne the Duck — Mallard and Pekin
Daphne is two ducks in one pattern, and both of them are gorgeous. The designer gives you full instructions for a rich green-headed mallard version and a classic creamy-yellow Pekin version from the same base pattern, so you can crochet whichever suits your yarn basket — or make the pair as a wedding or anniversary gift. Classed as advanced beginner, the pattern includes photo guidance and a video tutorial alongside the written rounds, which is wonderful if you like to check your shaping as you go. The construction is thoughtful throughout, from the smoothly shaped head to the little wings. The complete written pattern is free on her pattern page, and she also offers an optional paid ad-free PDF for crocheters who prefer printing.
Pattern: Daphne the Duck by Nicole Chase — Get the free pattern
13. Duckling Appliqué
This flat little duckling is the kind of quick project that makes you wonder why you do not make appliqués more often. Worked with a small hook and light yarn, it comes together in minutes — a round body, a tiny beak and a sweet embroidered eye — and the designer includes a video tutorial on the page alongside the full written instructions. I love these for dressing up plain baby clothes: sew one onto a onesie, a bib or the corner of a receiving blanket and an everyday item suddenly looks boutique-made. A row of ducklings in different colours would also make the prettiest bunting for a duck-themed nursery or baby shower. It is a perfect scrap-yarn project, since each duckling uses only a few grams of yarn.
Pattern: Duckling Appliqué by Jenny and Teddy — Get the free pattern
14. What The Duck? C2C Blanket
Ready for the duck with the most personality in this whole list? This corner-to-corner blanket stars a gloriously grumpy duck under bold lettering, and it makes me laugh every time I look at it. The graph works out at eighty by one hundred squares, so this is a proper statement blanket — perfect for a teenager's room, a funny wedding gift, or anyone whose sense of humour runs a little cheeky. Here is the honest detail you need: the complete row-by-row written C2C pattern is free on the page itself, while the printable graph chart is the part offered through a free email sign-up. If you are comfortable following written colour changes, you can crochet the whole blanket without downloading anything at all.
Pattern: What The Duck? C2C Pattern by Magic Yarn Pixels — Get the free pattern
15. Duck Bucket Hat
A bucket hat, but make it a duck! This playful summer hat has the duck's face worked right into the crown, and the pattern is written for an impressive range of sizes — newborn, three to six months, six to twelve months, toddler, child, teen and adult, right up to adult large. It is made in worsted weight yarn with basic stitches, so confident beginners can absolutely take it on, and the designer walks you through the sizing changes clearly. Matching family duck hats for a beach holiday photo might be my favourite idea in this entire roundup — imagine the grandparents' faces. The full written pattern is free on the designer's site. Just be prepared: once one person in the family has one, everyone will want one.
Pattern: Duck Bucket Hat by Strommer Crafts — Get the free pattern
16. Crochet Duck Hat for Kids
If your little one is in their duck era — and honestly, whose is not — this cosy character hat is a must-make. Worked in sturdy cotton yarn with embroidered eyes and a cheerful orange beak, it is written for a child of around five years old, and the designer kindly explains exactly how to adjust your stitch count to size it up, even to an adult size at roughly ninety stitches around. The pattern is written out in full on the page, round by round, including the face embroidery at the end. Cotton makes it comfortable for spring and autumn days, and it washes well, which any parent will appreciate. Pair it with a yellow raincoat and wellies and you have the cutest puddle-jumper on the street.
Pattern: Crochet Duck Hat by The Caffeinated Snail — Get the free pattern
17. Plush Duckling in a Frog Hat
The frog-hat idea was too cute to include only once, and this larger plush version has a completely different personality. At around twenty-three centimetres in chenille yarn, this duckling is a proper cuddle size, with long floppy wings, a tiny tail and a frog hat with big round eyes sitting proudly on top. The designer has published the entire pattern — every round, plus a full photo tutorial — free in her blog post, which is wonderfully generous for a design this detailed. The construction is broken into clear stages, from the legs and body through to sewing on the hat, so take it one cosy evening at a time. It makes a show-stopping baby shower gift, especially paired with the little duck at number nine as a big-and-small set.
Pattern: Plush Duckling (in a Frog Hat) by Tansuluu CraftHaus — Get the free pattern
18. Duckling with a Bunny Hat
From the same talented designer comes this springtime treasure: a duckling wearing a white bunny-ear hat and holding the tiniest crocheted carrot. Worked in soft plush yarn to about twenty-one centimetres, this one has a gentle storybook feel — the duckling itself is crocheted in a soft green with a yellow beak, which gives it a lovely mallard-inspired look that stands out from all the yellow ducks. The complete written pattern and photo steps are free in the blog post, including the hat, ears and carrot, so nothing is held back. The designer rates it for advanced beginners, and I think it would be an absolute dream of an Easter gift or a spring centrepiece for your craft table.
Pattern: Duckling with Bunny Hat by Tansuluu CraftHaus — Get the free pattern
19. Duck Keychain
Tiny hook, tiny duck, enormous charm. This keychain pattern uses a fine 1.75–2 mm hook to create a miniature duck complete with a shaped beak, little three-toed feet, wings and white eye patches that give it such a sweet, surprised expression. The page gives you the complete step-by-step written pattern — beak first, then feet, body and wings — plus a video to follow along with, so even the fiddly small parts feel manageable. Clip your finished duck to keys, a school bag or a zipper pull, and prepare for everyone who sees it to ask where it came from. It uses only scraps of yellow and orange yarn, which makes it a perfect in-between project while you wait for the kettle to boil.
Pattern: Crochet Duck Keychain by The Newlywed Pilgrimage — Get the free pattern
20. No-Sew Bobble Duck
We end with the cleverest construction trick in the whole roundup. This chubby chenille duck is crocheted almost entirely as one seamless piece, and every feature — the raised bobble eyes, the beak, the wings, the tail and even the little orange feet — is worked directly into the body using simple bobble stitches as you crochet the rounds. When you close the final round, your duck is simply done: no sewing, no pinning pieces in place, no wonky wing placement. The designer wrote it with craft fair sellers in mind, and you can see why — it is fast, sturdy and endlessly repeatable in different colours. The complete round-by-round pattern is free on the page, with a helpful bobble stitch tutorial included if the technique is new to you.
Pattern: Free No-Sew Duck Amigurumi by Yarn Toy Studio — Get the free pattern
Conclusion
Twenty ducks, and I adore every single one of them — the hatching no-sew duckling, the duck in puddle boots, the grumpy blanket, the grandly named Drew. Whether you are stitching a first amigurumi or your fiftieth, I hope this little flock has given you at least one project that made you reach for your hook straight away. My personal challenge to you: make one duck this week, in a colour nobody expects. A pink duck. A mint duck. Go on, you know you want to! Which of these ducks will you be making first — and will it be for a gift, a craft fair, or purely for your own shelf? Tell me in the comments below, and do not forget to share a photo of your finished duck, because I would truly love to see your flock grow.
