Crochet Tutorial: Bumblebee Pato in Daisy Overalls – Free Crochet Pattern

This cheerful duck amigurumi is designed to look like a boutique handmade plush with oversized eyes, a long rounded bill, green daisy overalls, tiny bee details, a flower-decorated hat, a little bee pouch, a honey pot, and a sunflower charm. It is the kind of collectible crochet doll that fits perfectly into searches for handmade duck plush, amigurumi duck doll, and kawaii nursery toy.

If you love making giftable crochet projects with a polished finish, this pattern gives you a complete decorative set with strong display value. It works beautifully as a handmade baby shower gift, spring shelf decor piece, artisan plush toy, or crochet market item for shoppers looking for a duck stuffed animal, flower hat plush, or bee-themed amigurumi doll.

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Pattern Overview

This pattern recreates the full character shown in the image: a yellow duck with a tall rounded head, extra large white eye patches, black oval pupils, a long soft orange beak, slim yellow arms, green short overalls with daisy and bee appliqué details, long orange legs, yellow sandals, a green flower hat, a bee pouch, a honey pot, and a small sunflower.

The shaping is written to match the photo as closely as possible. The body is slender and slightly tapered. The head is taller than wide. The bill is prominent and softly rectangular with curved corners. The legs are long and narrow. The overalls sit high on the chest and finish as short pant legs above the ankles.

The accessories matter a lot in the final look. Do not skip the hat trim, daisies, bee motifs, pouch, or tiny flower clips near the head. These decorative pieces are what make the finished doll read as the exact bumblebee daisy version instead of a generic duck.

Skill Level

Intermediate, mainly because this is a large multi-piece amigurumi with several appliqués and finishing steps. The actual stitches are beginner-friendly, but accurate placement and neat assembly are essential.

Finished Size

• Main duck doll: about 12.5 to 14 inches tall seated, depending on yarn and tension
• Hat diameter: about 5.5 to 6 inches
• Bee pouch: about 2 inches tall
• Honey pot: about 1.5 inches tall
• Sunflower: about 1.5 inches across

Materials

• Worsted weight cotton or cotton-blend yarn
• Yellow yarn for head, neck, body, and arms
• Orange yarn for beak and legs
• Green yarn for overalls and hat
• White yarn for eye whites, daisy petals, and small trim accents
• Black yarn or black felt for pupils and bee stripes
• Brown yarn for honey pouch opening and sunflower center
• Light purple yarn for tiny flower clip
• Pink yarn for tiny flower clip
• Gold or mustard yarn for pouch, honey pot, sandal sole accent, and hanging cord
• 3.0 mm crochet hook for the main doll
• 2.25 to 2.5 mm hook for tiny appliqués if desired
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle
• Stitch markers
• Small sharp scissors
• 2 small flat buttons in yellow or cream for suspender straps
• Craft glue optional for securing felt pupils if not crocheting them

Color Notes

• Head, neck, body, and arms: soft pastel yellow
• Beak and legs: warm medium orange
• Overalls and hat: medium grass green
• Sandals: pale yellow with mustard edging
• Daisies: white petals with yellow centers
• Bee details: yellow body, white wings, black stripes

Abbreviations

• MR = magic ring
• ch = chain
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• inc = 2 sc in the same stitch
• dec = invisible decrease
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• tr = treble crochet
• FLO = front loop only
• BLO = back loop only
• rnd = round
• st = stitch
• sts = stitches

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Gauge and Construction Notes

Use tight amigurumi tension. The stitches in the photo are compact, even, and clean, with very little gap showing between stitches. If your fabric looks loose, go down a hook size.

The doll is worked mostly in continuous rounds. Mark the first stitch of every round. Stuff gradually and firmly, but avoid overstuffing the head sides because the photographed shape is slightly elongated rather than perfectly round.

The eyes are intentionally oversized. They should sit high on the face and angle slightly outward at the top. The beak is placed low across the face and projects forward generously.

Main Duck

Head

Work in yellow.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6. (30)
6. Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6. (36)
7. Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6. (42)
8. Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) x 6. (48)
9. Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) x 6. (54)
10. Rnd 10: (8 sc, inc) x 6. (60)
11. Rnd 11: (9 sc, inc) x 6. (66)
12. Rnd 12: (10 sc, inc) x 6. (72)
13. Rnd 13-26: sc around. (72) for 14 rounds

This long straight section creates the tall smooth head seen in the image. Do not shorten it. The character depends on this height.

1. Rnd 27: (10 sc, dec) x 6. (66)
2. Rnd 28: sc around. (66)
3. Rnd 29: (9 sc, dec) x 6. (60)
4. Rnd 30: sc around. (60)
5. Rnd 31: (8 sc, dec) x 6. (54)
6. Rnd 32: (7 sc, dec) x 6. (48)

Begin stuffing the top and sides of the head firmly. Keep the lower face slightly softer so the beak can sit naturally.

1. Rnd 33: BLO sc around. (48)
2. Rnd 34: (6 sc, dec) x 6. (42)
3. Rnd 35: (5 sc, dec) x 6. (36)

Fasten off only if you plan to sew the head to a separate neck/body piece. If you prefer a fully seamless build, continue directly into the neck as written below.

Neck

Continue in yellow.

1. Rnd 36: sc around. (36)
2. Rnd 37: (4 sc, dec) x 6. (30)
3. Rnd 38-41: sc around. (30) for 4 rounds

The neck in the image is visible and slightly narrow. It should not be hidden inside the overalls bib.

Body

Continue in yellow.

1. Rnd 42: (4 sc, inc) x 6. (36)
2. Rnd 43: (5 sc, inc) x 6. (42)
3. Rnd 44: (6 sc, inc) x 6. (48)
4. Rnd 45-50: sc around. (48) for 6 rounds
5. Rnd 51: (6 sc, dec) x 6. (42)
6. Rnd 52-54: sc around. (42) for 3 rounds
7. Rnd 55: (5 sc, dec) x 6. (36)
8. Rnd 56-58: sc around. (36) for 3 rounds

Stuff the body firmly, especially the lower belly, but leave enough flexibility for the seated pose. The body in the photo is not round and chunky. It is slim, vertically balanced, and slightly soft.

1. Rnd 59: (4 sc, dec) x 6. (30)
2. Rnd 60: sc around. (30)
3. Rnd 61: (3 sc, dec) x 6. (24)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail if you worked the head and body separately. If you worked continuously, close the bottom opening only after attaching the legs if desired. Another good option is to flatten the lower opening and use it as a stable base seam.

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Beak

Work in orange. The bill should be long, puffy, and wider than the face center. It is not a pointed duck bill. It is more like a soft rounded rectangular cushion.

1. Rnd 1: ch 9. Starting in second ch from hook: sc 7, 3 sc in last ch, working on opposite side sc 6, inc in last st. (18)
2. Rnd 2: inc, sc 6, 3 inc, sc 6, 2 inc. (24)
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, sc 6, (sc 1, inc) x 3, sc 6, (sc 1, inc) x 2. (30)
4. Rnd 4: sc around. (30)
5. Rnd 5: sc 2, inc, sc 10, inc, sc 3, inc, sc 10, inc, sc 1. (34)
6. Rnd 6-10: sc around. (34) for 5 rounds

Lightly stuff the beak. It should hold shape but remain slightly flattened at the back so it sits well against the face.

1. Rnd 11: sc around through both layers for the final 8 stitches only to begin flattening the open edge; keep the rest open for sewing

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Before sewing, pinch the top and bottom lightly so the beak has a gentle upper ridge and fuller lower curve.

Arms Make 2

Work in yellow. These arms are slim, simple, and lightly stuffed only at the top.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3-5: sc around. (12) for 3 rounds
4. Rnd 6: (4 sc, dec) x 2. (10)
5. Rnd 7-18: sc around. (10) for 12 rounds
6. Rnd 19: flatten and sc across 5 through both sides

Fasten off with a long tail. Stuff only the first 5 to 6 rounds. Keep the lower arm flat and flexible so it hangs naturally beside the overalls.

Legs Make 2

Work in orange. The legs are long, narrow, and straight in the image.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3-24: sc around. (12) for 22 rounds

Stuff firmly but not rock hard. The legs should stay slim. Flatten the top opening and close with 6 sc through both layers. Leave a long tail for sewing.

Feet Sandal Base Make 2

Work in pale yellow.

1. Rnd 1: ch 7. Starting in second ch from hook: sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, opposite side sc 4, inc in last st. (14)
2. Rnd 2: inc, sc 4, 3 inc, sc 4, 2 inc. (20)
3. Rnd 3: sc around in BLO. (20)
4. Rnd 4-5: sc around. (20) for 2 rounds

Do not overstuff. Add just a tiny bit of stuffing to the front toe if you want more shape.

Flatten the heel area slightly when sewing the leg to the top center of the sandal. The photo shows sandals rather than webbed duck feet, so keep the sole neat and rounded.

Sandal Straps Make 4

Work in pale yellow or mustard yellow depending on your preferred match.

• Front straps, make 2: ch 12, turn, sc in second ch from hook and across. (11)
• Ankle straps, make 2: ch 16, turn, sc in second ch from hook and across. (15)

Sew the front strap diagonally over the front third of the sandal. Wrap the ankle strap around the back of the leg and tack it at both sides. Add a narrow mustard outline with surface sl st around the sandal edge if desired.

Overalls

Short Pants Section

Work in green. Make two leg cuffs first.

1. Rnd 1: ch 18, join carefully. sc around. (18)
2. Rnd 2-4: sc around. (18) for 3 rounds

Fasten off the first leg. Make the second leg but do not fasten off.

1. Join rnd: ch 3 from second leg and join to first leg, sc around first leg 18, sc 3 across chain, sc around second leg 18, sc 3 across opposite side of chain. (42)
2. Rnd 6-9: sc around. (42) for 4 rounds
3. Rnd 10: (5 sc, dec) x 6. (36)
4. Rnd 11-12: sc around. (36) for 2 rounds
5. Rnd 13: sc around in FLO. (36)
6. Rnd 14: sc around. (36)

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Fasten off. This section should fit the lower body as soft shorts. The pant legs in the photo are snug and short, ending well above the sandals.

Bib Panel

Work in green.

1. Row 1: ch 15, sc in second ch from hook and across. (14)
2. Row 2-10: ch 1, turn, sc across. (14)
3. Row 11: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 10, dec. (12)
4. Row 12: ch 1, turn, sc across. (12)
5. Row 13: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 8, dec. (10)
6. Row 14-15: ch 1, turn, sc across. (10)

Fasten off with a long tail. The bib should be tall enough to rise high on the chest.

Suspender Straps Make 2

Work in green.

• Ch 18, then sc in second ch from hook and across. (17)

Make both straps. Sew one end of each strap to the top corners of the bib. Sew the other ends to the back waistband of the shorts. Add a small button to each front strap end as shown in the image.

Ribbed Leg Edge

To mimic the slightly textured cuff edge visible in the photo, join green yarn to each pant leg opening and work:

• Rnd 1: BLO sc around
• Rnd 2: sl st around loosely

Putting the Overalls On

Dress the duck before permanently sewing the arms if needed. Slide the shorts up over the legs, arrange the bib centered, and sew the waistband lightly to the body at a few hidden points so the outfit stays in place.

Eye Pieces and Facial Features

Eye Whites Make 2

Work in white. These are large vertical ovals.

1. Rnd 1: ch 8. Starting in second ch from hook: sc 6, 3 sc in last ch, opposite side sc 5, inc in last st. (16)
2. Rnd 2: inc, sc 5, 3 inc, sc 5, 2 inc. (22)
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, sc 5, (sc 1, inc) x 3, sc 5, (sc 1, inc) x 2. (28)
4. Rnd 4: sc around. (28)

Fasten off. Do not stuff.

Pupils Make 2

You may use black felt cut into long ovals or crochet them.

If crocheting in black:

1. Rnd 1: ch 5. Starting in second ch from hook: sc 3, 3 sc in last ch, opposite side sc 2, inc. (10)
2. Rnd 2: sc around. (10)

Fasten off. Sew or glue each pupil onto the center of an eye white, slightly lower than center. This creates the upward wide-eyed expression in the image.

Head Flower Clips

Make one lavender flower and one pink flower.

• With flower color: 5 sc in MR, join
• Petals: (ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st in same st) x 5
• Add a tiny yellow center with one French knot or one small embroidered ring

Also make a tiny blue-green stem strip: ch 10, sl st back.

Sew these near the left side of the head as shown. One small flower sits lower beside the face. Another sits slightly behind it. The bee clip sits above them.

Bee Appliqué Motif Make 4 Small Bees

You need one for the head, one for the bib, one for the hat, and one for the pouch.

Body in yellow:

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: (sc, inc) x 3. (9)
3. Rnd 3: sc around. (9)

Fasten off, leaving tail.

Wings in white:

• Make 2 per bee: 4 sc in MR, fasten off

Stripes and face:

• Use black yarn to embroider 2 horizontal stripes across the yellow body
• Add two tiny black eye dots or one tiny curved smile when visible

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Sew the two wings on the upper back of each bee so they peek above the body.

Daisy Appliqué

You need several daisies for the overalls, hat, and sandals. The photo shows simple white daisies with yellow centers.

For each daisy:

1. With yellow, 6 sc in MR, join and fasten off yellow
2. Join white in any stitch
3. In each stitch work: ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st in same stitch

This gives 6 petals. Flatten well before sewing.

Hat

Work in green. The hat is a rounded bucket style with a flat crown and a gently flared brim.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6. (30)
6. Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6. (36)
7. Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6. (42)
8. Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) x 6. (48)
9. Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) x 6. (54)
10. Rnd 10-16: sc around. (54) for 7 rounds
11. Rnd 17: BLO (8 sc, inc) x 6. (60)
12. Rnd 18: (9 sc, inc) x 6. (66)
13. Rnd 19: (10 sc, inc) x 6. (72)
14. Rnd 20-22: sc around. (72) for 3 rounds

Fasten off. Steam lightly if needed to shape the brim flat.

Hat Trim

With mustard yarn, surface sl st a horizontal line around the hat, one round above the brim transition.

Sew 3 to 4 daisies spaced across the front half of the hat. Add one bee appliqué between flowers.

Bee Pouch

Work the pouch body in mustard.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
4. Rnd 4-8: sc around. (18) for 5 rounds
5. Rnd 9: (sc, dec) x 6. (12)
6. Rnd 10: sc around. (12)

Lightly stuff only the bottom half, or leave unstuffed if you want a softer pouch look. Fasten off, leaving tail.

For the flap edge or opening accent, embroider or sew a small brown semicircle near the lower front as in the image.

Sew one small bee appliqué on the pouch front.

Pouch Strap

• With mustard yarn, ch 45 to 55 depending on your doll size
• Sl st back along the chain for a smooth cord

Sew the strap to both upper sides of the pouch. Drape it diagonally from the duck shoulder across the torso.

Honey Pot

Work lower pot in mustard or honey yellow.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
4. Rnd 4-5: sc around. (18) for 2 rounds
5. Rnd 6: (sc, dec) x 6. (12)
6. Rnd 7: sc around. (12)

Stuff lightly and fasten off.

For the cream top, join cream yarn to the top opening line and work a separate cap:

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: BLO sc around. (18)

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Sew the cap onto the honey pot top, allowing a little frill at the edge. Add a short brown hanging thread or tie at one side.

Sunflower

Center in brown:

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)

Petals in yellow:

• In each stitch: ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3, sl st in same stitch

Fasten off and flatten. This piece sits as a separate prop near the feet.

Assembly

Joining Head and Body

If worked separately, pin the neck to the body first. The head should tilt very slightly backward, matching the relaxed seated angle in the image. Sew securely all around.

Attaching the Beak

Place the beak centered on the face, spanning most of the width between the eyes. The top edge should sit just below the lower quarter of the eye whites. The beak projects outward strongly, so do not flatten it too much while sewing.

Sew around the entire open edge. Add a little extra stuffing midway if needed. Shape it with your fingers before closing completely.

Attaching the Eyes

Position the eye whites high on the face, separated by about 2 to 3 visible stitches at the inner edges. Angle them slightly so the top edges lean outward.

Sew the pupils in place first, then sew the finished eyes to the head. Add a tiny bit of stuffing behind each eye white only if you want more dimension, but keep it subtle.

Attaching the Arms

Sew the arms at the upper body sides just below the neck. In the photo, the arms hang low and relaxed. They should reach to around the upper shorts area.

Attaching the Legs and Sandals

Sew each orange leg to the lower front of the body so the doll naturally sits. Then sew each leg onto a sandal base. Angle the feet slightly outward.

Add the daisy appliqué to the outer side of each sandal strap. This detail is small but important to match the image.

Dressing the Doll

Slide on the overalls and arrange the bib high on the chest. Cross-check the strap placement before sewing on the buttons. The bib should cover the center torso without hiding too much of the yellow body.

Add one bee appliqué and two small daisies to the front of the overalls, placing them similarly to the image. Keep the decorations balanced rather than crowded.

Detailed Placement Guide for Exact Photo Accuracy

• Head: very tall oval, not round
• Eyes: large, upright ovals with black centers placed slightly low
• Beak: long, wide, padded, and softly rectangular
• Arms: slim and hanging straight
• Body: narrow and lightly tapered
• Overalls: green, short-legged, with high bib and narrow suspenders
• Legs: long orange tubes, seated forward
• Sandals: soft yellow with daisy accents
• Hat: green bucket shape with mustard trim, daisies, and bee
• Pouch: mustard bee-themed mini bag worn crossbody
• Extras: honey pot and sunflower placed beside the doll

Helpful Finishing Tips

Take your time during assembly. The image style is neat and polished, which means the sewing matters just as much as the crochet.

• Use pins before sewing every major part
• Check symmetry from the front and side
• Keep the eye placement high and wide
• Do not make the beak too small
• Do not make the overalls too long
• Keep the limbs slim to preserve the character look

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Slightly tilt the head backward for the same sweet posed look as the photo. Shape the beak with your fingers so the top edge is smooth and the front stays rounded. Keep the eyes bright and wide by placing the pupils a little low and centered inside the white ovals.

Add the tiny bee clip, flower clips, and all daisy details last. Small asymmetrical accents help the doll look lively and handmade in the best way. Make sure the crossbody pouch falls naturally across the chest and rests near the upper leg.

Care Notes

• Display indoors away from strong sunlight
• Spot clean whenever possible
• Avoid pulling on appliqués, straps, and small accessories
• If made for children, securely reinforce all sewn parts

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Are both eyes aligned evenly?
• Is the beak centered and full enough?
• Do the overalls sit high on the chest?
• Are the daisies and bees attached in balanced positions?
• Does the hat brim sit flat?
• Does the pouch hang diagonally like the photo?
• Are the legs angled for a natural seated pose?

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Use a soft cloth or gentle brush to remove dust. For deeper cleaning, lightly hand wash in cool water with mild soap, then press in a towel and air dry fully while reshaping the head, beak, hat, and accessories.

Store flat or upright in a clean dry space. Do not hang the doll by the pouch strap or hat. If long-term display is planned, rotate its position occasionally so one side does not fade faster than the other.