Meet Dizzy, the adorable amigurumi duck that's perfect for anyone looking to craft a cute little companion. This free crochet amigurumi pattern is fantastic for advanced beginners and offers a delightful project that works up quickly. Dizzy stands at a huggable 5 inches tall, making it an ideal size for small hands to hold or to keep you company on your desk. With its bright yellow body and charming orange bill, Dizzy is not only a fun make but also an excellent choice for baby gifts or adding a dash of sunshine to your amigurumi collection.
Dizzy The Duck
Dizzy The Amigurumi Duck Crochet Pattern
Materials Needed:
- Crochet Hook: US D / 3.25 mm
- Yarn: Hobby Lobby 'I Love This Yarn' in Yellow (for the body) and a small amount in Orange (for the bill), weight (4) medium/worsted, 100% Acrylic, 355 yards / 7 oz per skein. The pattern requires 90 – 100 yds of yellow.
- Stitch Markers
- Tapestry Needle
- Safety Eyes: 12 mm (or embroidery floss for stitched eyes; note that safety eyes are not recommended for children under 3 years of age)
- Straight Pins: Optional for holding pieces in place before sewing
Abbreviations:
- bldec: back loop decrease
- blsc: back loop single crochet
- blo: back loop only
- ch: chain
- dc: double crochet
- dec: decrease (an invisible decrease is recommended for a seamless look. See special stitches)
- FO: Finish Off / Fasten Off
- flsc: front loop single crochet
- flo: front loop only
- hdc: half double crochet
- inc: increase (2 single crochet in the same stitch)
- pm: place stitch marker
- rep: repeat
- sc: single crochet
- sk: skip
- sl st: slip stitch
- st(s): stitch(es)
- Special notes for pattern repetitions and sequences are indicated by ** or within parentheses followed by the number of times to repeat.
Special Stitches:
- Invisible decrease: To achieve a seamless look, especially in amigurumi, an invisible decrease is recommended. Here’s how: Insert the hook under the front loop only of the first stitch, then under the front loop only of the second stitch, yarn over (YO) and pull a loop through both stitches, YO again and pull through both loops on the hook.
Other Info:
- Finished Size: About 5 inches tall and 4.5 inches long, making it a great size for small hands or as a charming desk accessory.
- Gauge: 5 stitches x 6 rows = 1 inch x 1 inch (2.5 cm x 2.5 cm)
- Notes:
- The body of the duck is worked incontinuous rounds without joining. Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round and move it up as you work.
- The entire body from head to bottom, as well as the bill and wings, are crafted separately and then assembled. Minimal sewing is required.
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