Mallard ducks are such a fun farm animal to crochet, with their bright, unmistakable colours. So, let me introduce you to the Pocket Pal Mallard Duck—a free crochet pattern that’s quick, cute, and super satisfying to make! This low-sew amigurumi works up easily, and with step-by-step video tutorials, you’ll have no trouble bringing your own little mallard to life.
Hook Your Own Crochet Mallard Duck!
The finished duck doll is small enough for little hands to hold yet big enough to snuggle, making it a perfect friend for children, a cozy desk companion, or a thoughtful handmade gift.
- This little pocket pal duck is a low-sew amigurumi pattern!
- The pictured ducks are made with Scheepjes Stone Washed XL (medium weight 4) and Premier Parfait Chunky (light super bulky 6).
- You can use your favourite amigurumi yarns—see this stash busting post for tips!
- Uses 10.5mm (medium weight) and 15mm (light super bulky weight) flat black safety eyes from Suncatcher Craft Eyes.
- Includes instructions for embroidered sleepy eyes, making it safe for children under 3.
Check out the Pocket Pal Mallard Duck crochet pattern below, or support my work and grab the inexpensive ad-free PDF on Ravelry or Etsy 😊
Pocket Pal Farm Animal Collection
Check out the free version of each of the Pocket Pal Farm Animals!
- Pocket Pal Pig
- Pocket Pal Horse
- Pocket Pal Cow
- Pocket Pal Chicken
- Pocket Pal Duck (you’re here!)
The Pocket Pal Series patterns work up fast with minimal sewing—head, body, and muzzle are crocheted in one piece, with the option to attach feet and wings as you go. Only the beak and tail need stitching. Video tutorials are included for extra guidance, making these adorable animals perfect for last-minute gifts or craft markets.
Buy the Pocket Pal Farm E-Book!
The E-Book includes the FULL 5 pattern collection, Horse, Cow, Pig, Duck and Chicken. Check out the 5 Pattern Pocket Pal Farm E-Book on Ravelry or Etsy!
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What you will need to make your Pocket Pal Mallard Duck Free Crochet Pattern
Materials:
| Yarn Used: | Medium (4) Scheepjes Stone Washed XL | Light Super Bulky (6) Premier Parfait Chunky |
| Hook Size: | 4.0 mm (G) | 5.5 mm (I) |
| Main Colour | 60 yards Boulder Opal | 60 yards Teddy Bear |
| Accent Colours | ||
| Head | 20 yards Canada Jade | 20 yards Emerald |
| Beak | 5 yard Yellow Jasper | 5 yards Mustard |
| Feet | 10 yards Coral | 10 yards Mustard |
| Collar/Wing tips | sm. amount Moon Stone | sm. amount Cream |
| Polyester filling | small amount | small amount |
| Black safety eyes | 2 – 10.5mm | 2 – 15mm |
| (not suitable for children under 3) see video for embroidering sleepy eyes as an alternative. | ||
| Stitch Markers or Safety pins | ||
| Yarn needle to weave in the ends | ||
| Gauge: 4 Rounds of Gauge Pattern | 1.75 inch diameter | 2.0 inch diameter |
Gauge Pattern:
Create a Magic Ring
Round 1: 6sc in the ring (6)
Round 2: 2sc in each st (12)
Round 3: *sc, 2sc* 6 times (18)
Round 4: *sc in the next 2 sts, 2sc* 6 times (24)
Abbreviations:
| ch | chain |
| sc | single crochet |
| scdec | single crochet decrease |
| ss | slip stitch |
| st(s) | stich(es) |
| *to* | repeat the sequence between the ** the number of times indicated |
| YO | Yarn Over |
Special Stitches & Techniques:
Magic ring – https://youtu.be/s3xHu-fmQ6k
No Sew Attaching Feet: https://youtu.be/CbX1g5guZA8
No Sew Attaching Wings: https://youtu.be/dy5prH-AtTg
Sleepy Eyes – https://youtu.be/4kO0XAkXMGo
Notes:
- #sc, eg. (2sc, 3sc, etc) shows the number of scs to be completed in the indicated st
- Sts listed between brackets are all worked in the same st, eg. (hdc, dc)
- I highly recommend using a stitch marker to help keep track of the rounds for the body/head
- The pattern has both a ‘sew’ and no sew option for the limbs shown in the Body/Head section.
Recommended Sequence for the Pocket Pal Mallard Duck Free Crochet Pattern:
It is highly recommended to complete the Pocket Pal Mallard Duck pattern in order, as written (especially if you are using the no-sew option for the limbs).
Start your Free Pocket Pal Mallard Duck Crochet Pattern
Mallard Duck Wings (make 2):
The wings are worked from the “tip” to the body, in continuous rounds.
Using Cream, create a Magic Ring
Round 1: 6sc in the ring (6)
Round 2: *sc, 2sc* 3 times (9), change to Brown
Round 3: *sc in the next 2 sts, 2sc* 3 times (12)
Round 4: *sc in the next 3 sts, 2sc* 3 times (15)
Rounds 5-8: sc in each st (15)
Round 9: *sc in the next 3 sts, scdec* 3 times (12)
Round 10: *sc, scdec* 4 times (8)
Do not stuff
Flatten and sc through both sides (4sts).
End off leaving a 12 inch tail if sewing.
Mallard Duck Feet (make 2):
The feet are worked from the “toes” to the body, in continuous rounds.
Using Mustard (or Orange), create a Magic Ring
Round 1: 6sc in the ring (6)
Round 2: *2sc* 6 times (12)
Round 3: *sc in the next st, 2sc* 6 times (18)
Round 4: sc in each st (18)
Round 5: *sc in the next 4 sts, scdec* 3 times (15)
Round 6: *sc in the next 3 sts, scdec* 3 times (12)
Round 7: *sc in the next st, scdec* 4 times (8)
Stuff lightly
Flatten and sc through both sides (4sts).
End off, leaving a 12 inch tail if sewing.
Mallard Duck Body/Head:
The body and head are worked in one piece from the bottom up in continuous rounds. The last round will create the tuft of hair.
Option 1: Sewing the Feet and Wings to the body
If you are sewing your feet and wings onto your body then ‘sc in each st’ for Round 6 and Round 17.
Option 2: Crochet Feet and Wings to the body
If you are crocheting your feet and wings onto your body please follow the pattern as written for the Body/Head. For assistance in crocheting the limbs on see Videos:
Attaching Feet: https://youtu.be/CbX1g5guZA8
Attaching Wings: https://youtu.be/dy5prH-AtTg
Using Teddy Bear, create a Magic Ring
Round 1: 6sc in the ring (6)
Round 2: *2sc* 6 times (12)
Round 3: *sc in the next st, 2sc* 6 times (18)
Round 4: *sc in the next 2 sts, 2sc* 6 times (24)
Round 5: *sc in the next 3 sts, 2sc* 6 times (30)
Round 6 Option 1: sc in each st (30)
Option 2: Hold your first foot in front of your work (body). Working through both pieces, sc in the next 4 sts, working through the body only, sc in the next 5 sts, Hold the second foot in front of your work (body). Working through both pieces, sc in the next 4 sts, working through the body only, sc in the last 17 sts (30).
Rounds 7-12: sc in each st (30)
Round 13: *sc in the next 3 sts, scdec* 6 times (24)
Round 14: sc in each st (24)
Note: You may want to begin stuffing
Round 15: *sc in the next 2 sts, scdec* 6 times (18)
Round 16: sc in each st (18),
Change to Cream
Option 1: Sew Legs – continue to Round 17
Option 2: Crochet Legs – end off after Round 16 (or crochet over to the indicated stitch determined at the beginning of Round 17) and continue to Round 17.
Round 17 Option 1: sc in each st (18)
Option 2: Place the animal down on a hard surface with the body face ‘up’ and the feet facing you. Locate the 4 centre front sts and mark them with a stitch marker (the wings will be placed on either side of these sts). Locate the far right marked st. Count over 4 sts to the right of it and attach your yarn (Cream) to the body. (If left handed you will locate the left st and count over 4 sts to the left).
Place the first wing in front of the body to the right of the marked sts (left if you’re left handed). Working through both pieces (beginning with the first st of the wing and the stitch on the body you attached your yarn to), sc in the next 4 sts.
Working through the body only, sc in the next 4 sts (these are your marked sts). Place the second wing in front of your work (body). Working through both pieces, sc in the next 4 sts, working through the body only, sc in the last 6 sts (18).
Round 18: sc in each st (18), change to Emerald
Round 19: *sc in the next 2 sts, 2sc* 6 times (24)
Round 20: *sc in the next 3 sts, 2sc* 6 times (30)
Round 21: *sc in the next 4 sts, 2sc* 6 times (36)
Rounds 22-27: sc in each st (36)
Add safety eyes to Round 24 approximately 6-7 sts apart, continue stuffing.
Round 28: *sc in the next 4 sts, scdec* 6 times (30)
Round 29: *sc in the next 3 sts, scdec* 6 times (24)
Round 30: *sc in the next 2 sts, scdec* 6 times (18)
Finish stuffing
Round 31: *sc, scdec* 6 times (12)
Round 32: *scdec* 6 times (6)
Round 33 (making the tuft of hair): *ch8, ss in the next 2 sts* 3 times
End off leaving a 6 inch tail, cinch the last 6 sts of Round 32 together (inside the tufts of hair) and weave in the end.
Mallard Duck Beak:
Made in continuous rounds beginning with the tip of the beak
Using Mustard, ch 6
Round 1: sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in the next 3 chs, 3sc in the last ch, turn (rotate) and begin working in the bottom of the ch, sc in the next 3 chs, 2sc in the last ch (12)
Round 2: *sc in the next 5 sts, 2sc* twice (14)
Round 3: sc in each st (14)
Stuff lightly, ss in the next st to end off
End off leaving a 12 inch tail for sewing to the head.
Mallard Duck Tail:
Made in chained loops
Using Cream,
Round 1: *ch 8, ss to the 8th ch from hook* 3 times (3 chained loops)
End off leaving a 12 inch tail for sewing.
How to assemble your Pocket Pal Mallard Duck Crochet Pattern
Sewing Placement – I highly recommend pinning ALL parts of your Pocket Pal Mallard Duck in place BEFORE sewing to make sure everything sits properly and is to your liking 🙂
| Note: Disregard sewing the feet and wings if you’ve already crocheted them on. Feet: Place the Feet at approx Round 5 of the body about 4 sts apart. Sew in place. When sewing the feet in place I sewed the top of the last FULL ROUND DOWN instead of just the sts from crocheting the round together. |
| Wings: Place the wings at approx Round 17 of the body, approx 4 sts apart. Sew in place. When sewing the wing in place I sewed the top of the last FULL ROUND DOWN instead of just the sts from crocheting the round together. |
| Beak: Centre the beak below the eyes placing it between Rounds 21 and 23 of the head. Stuff lightly and sew down along Round 3 of the beak. |
| Facial Details: Using Emerald, shape the face using techniques shown in video: https://youtu.be/MvZu0qEafso Add Eye Highlights if desired. |
| Tail: Centre at the back of the body on Round 5. Sew in place. |
Congratulations!
You have now completed your Free Pocket Pal Mallard Duck Crochet Pattern.
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How to Use Your Pocket Pal Mallard Duck
This cuddly crochet mallard duck softie, provides a wonderful friend for kids who love animals – or anyone who loves a handmade plushie! Sized just right to fit in a child’s hands, it’s ideal for playtime, storytelling, or a bit of extra comfort when needed. It also works well as a nursery decoration or a travel buddy. Perch it on a shelf or take it along for adventures—this mallard is made for cuddles.
Some Fun Facts About Mallard Ducks
Mallards are one of the most recognizable duck species, with their iconic green heads and quacking calls. Did you know that only female mallards actually quack? Males make a softer, raspy sound. Also, their waterproof feathers keep them warm even in icy ponds, thanks to a special oil they produce.
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