Crochet Granny-Style Duck Pattern

Crochet Granny-Style Duck Pattern

She has a fluffy white body, an orange beak that took a little sculpting to get just right, dangly legs she clearly does not care about, and a black daisy cardigan that somehow makes the whole thing work. The Granny-Style Duck is about 45cm of committed character, and once you put the headscarf on her, you will understand why people cannot stop making these.

What's Included:

• Written pattern, delivered as an English PDF download in US crochet terms
• Step-by-step written PDF pattern in US crochet terms
• Full instructions for the head (with face-shaping technique), beak, body, tail, wings, feet and legs, daisy cardigan with sleeves and finishing bands, granny-stitch headscarf with ruffled edge, and 12 crocheted daisies
• Detailed shaping guidance including how to sculpt the cheeks and beak using embroidery thread for a realistic expression
• Photo references at every stage so you can check your work as you go
• A finished size of approximately 45cm, depending on tension and stuffing

What You'll Need:

• YarnArt Fable Fur 966 (milk), 2 skeins, for head, body, wings, and tail (or Wolans Fox as alternative)
• Alize Softy 06 (orange), 1 skein, for beak and feet
• Alize Sekerim Bebe 60 (black) or similar weight yarn, 1 skein, for cardigan and headscarf
• YarnArt Jeans color 01 (milk) and 67 (light yellow), small amounts for daisies
• White embroidery thread for face shaping; pink chalk or dry pastel for cheeks
• Black 12mm safety eyes x2 and polyfill stuffing
• 5mm crochet hook for fluffy yarn pieces and 3mm crochet hook for beak, feet, cardigan, headscarf, and daisies
• Stitch marker, scissors, needle
• Stitches used: magic ring (MR), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), double crochet (dc), increase (inc), decrease (dec), slip stitch (sl st), chain (ch), back loop only (blo)

Skill Level: Intermediate.

This pattern uses two hook sizes, fluffy yarn (which hides stitches and requires patience), embroidery thread shaping to define the face, and construction of a separate fitted cardigan and granny-stitch headscarf. If you enjoy multi-piece projects and are comfortable switching yarns and hooks, this one rewards the effort in a big way.

Why Crocheters Will Love It:

• The fluffy yarn gives the body and head that professional stuffed-animal softness that is nearly impossible to achieve with regular yarn
• Face shaping with embroidery thread pulls the cheeks and beak into a realistic, expressive form without needing safety eyes for personality
• The fitted cardigan is constructed to size directly on the duck, so it fits properly every time regardless of minor gauge differences
• Twelve individual crocheted daisies let you arrange them however you like across the cardigan for a finish that feels truly handcrafted
• The granny-stitch headscarf with ruffled edge adds a second statement accessory that takes the finished piece from plushie to character
• Two hook sizes keep each section of the pattern manageable, with the smaller hook handling all the fine detail work
• At 45cm, she is a substantial size that photographs beautifully and makes a genuine statement piece on any shelf

Perfect For:

Intermediate makers ready for a multi-piece project, fluffy yarn enthusiasts, handmade gift-givers, and anyone who wants a finished piece that stops people in their tracks.

A duck in a daisy cardigan and a granny headscarf. There is no explaining it, just making it. Start with the head and you will not put it down until she is fully dressed!