Free Crochet Pattern: Lil Duckie Perfect for Markets

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How small can you crochet a duck? Let's find out!

Text: Lil Frog AKA Soggy Froggy Free Crochet Pattern Picture of Crochet Frog

I had one goal—make the smallest duck possible while still keeping it cute and recognizable.

Lil Duckie doesn't get bigger than 16 sc around and stands only 2 inches tall with the yarn suggested.

This is my first pattern release using Premier Basix Chenille and I LOOOOVE how vibrant the colours are.

Tag Me!

I would love to see your unique creations using this pattern! If you share your finished project on social media, please tag @simplewondersshop so I can celebrate your work with you. It also helps other makers find this pattern and connect with the crochet community. Giving credit in your posts shows appreciation for the design and helps support independent pattern creators like myself.

Pattern Details

Congratulations on making a lil frog. Please tag @simplewondersshop on instagram

Materials

Materials

Premier Basix Chenille

in Caramel, Kiwi

Winter White,

Tangerine (#6)

5 mm crochet hook

Safety Eyes - 10 mm OR Small bit of black yarn

Darning Needle

Poly-fil

Scissors

Credits

This is an original pattern from Simple Wonders.

Abbreviations

Abbreviations

mr - magic ring

sc - single crochet

st - stitch

inc - increase

BO - bobble (3 dc, sl st at the top of the bobble and skip the sl st in the next row)

cc - colour change

BLO - back loop only

sl st - slip stich

[...] - st count in a row

Body

Starting in Kiwi

8 sc in mr [8]
8 inc [16]
16 sc [16]
16 sc, cc Winter White in last st [16]
16 sc, cc Caramel in last st [16]
3 sc, BO, 5 sc, BO, 6 sc [14 sc, 2 BO]
4 sc, cc Tangerine, BO, cc Caramel, 3 sc, cc Tangerine, BO, cc Caramel, 4 sc [14 sc, 2 BO]
in BLO 8 dec [8]

Insert 10 mm eyes between rows 4/5 three stitches apart. Stuff the body and close the hole and weave in the end.

Embroider a beak in Tangerine over

row 4/5. I do 4-5 passes.

Weave in ends.

You have now completed your Lil Duckie!

Copyright

This pattern is an original design by Simple Wonders. It is for personal use only, which means you can use it to create items for yourself, as gifts, or even for selling at markets or online. If you share your work or adapt it in any way, please remember to acknowledge Simple Wonders as the source of inspiration.

Why You’ll Love This FREE CROCHET Pattern

Quick and Easy: This pattern takes about an 10-20 min to complete, making it a great last-minute project for a market or gift.
Customizable: Experiment with different colors to make a bunch pond of unique duckies.
Market Tested: Every time I bring these duckies to market, they sell out—fast! They’re the perfect addition to any crocheter’s market lineup.