Crochet mummy and baby duck

Crochet Mummy and Baby Duck Pattern by FollowThe Yarn

What Is Being Made

This crochet pattern creates an adorable pair of amigurumi ducks: Daisy and Donald. The set includes a larger mummy duck and a smaller baby duck companion, designed as soft, cuddly toys perfect for travel and play. The finished mummy duck measures 11cm in height, 7cm in width, and 8cm in depth, while the baby duck is smaller at 7cm height, 5cm width, and 6cm depth. These charming handmade toys are ideal for children and duck enthusiasts alike.

Craft and Techniques

This is a crochet project suitable for beginner level crafters. The pattern uses fundamental amigurumi techniques—the Japanese art of crocheting small, stuffed toys. The construction involves working in continuous rounds to create three-dimensional shapes, which are then stuffed with polyester filling to achieve the characteristic plump, huggable form of these ducks. The pattern includes detailed instructions for shaping the body, head, and other features through strategic increases and decreases.

Stitches Used

The pattern employs basic crochet stitches accessible to beginners:

• Chain stitch (Ch): The foundation stitch used to create the base of the project
• Single Crochet (Sc): The primary stitch used throughout the body and structural elements
• Increase (Inc): Technique where single crochet is worked twice into the same stitch to expand the fabric and create shaping

Materials and Tools

The pattern calls for specific yarns and supplies to achieve the authentic duck appearance:

• Yarn: King Cole Yummy in Yellow (A) for the main duck body—one ball required; King Cole Giza 4ply in Orange (B) for details like the beak—one ball required
• Yarn Weight: Both 4ply and chunky weight options are suitable for this project, providing flexibility in finished texture and size
• Crochet Hooks: Size 6mm hook for the main body work and Size 3.5mm hook for finer details and finishing
• Safety Features: Plastic safety eyes in two sizes—1cm for the mummy duck and 0.8cm for the baby duck—ensuring secure attachment
• Stuffing: Polyester stuffing to fill the completed shapes and create dimension
• Assembly: Needle and thread for sewing details; 4ply yarn is used to hand-sew the beak onto the finished duck head

Pattern Highlights

This downloadable PDF pattern from FollowThe Yarn (originally designed by ThumbelinaPatterns) is formatted for personal use and includes step-by-step instructions with accompanying photos. The beginner-friendly approach makes it perfect for crafters new to amigurumi, while the charming character details—including the distinctive orange beaks and safety eyes—bring Daisy and Donald to life. The pair format allows crafters to create a mother-and-baby set, making these toys wonderful handmade gifts or personal keepsakes.