Crochet Tutorial: Sunflower Duck in Summer Overalls – Free Crochet Pattern

This cheerful duck amigurumi is designed with a bright summer look, oversized expressive eyes, green sunflower overalls, a tiny shoulder bag, a straw-style hat, and sunny sandals. It has the sweet handmade charm that collectors, gift shoppers, nursery decor fans, and amigurumi lovers often look for when browsing for a crochet duck doll online.

The finished piece is ideal for anyone who loves cute animal dolls, cottagecore accessories, sunflower decor, spring market gifts, and boutique-style handmade toys. It also has the kind of detailed clothing and accessories that make readers think of terms like handmade duck plush, crochet doll outfit, artisan toy, and custom amigurumi gift.

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Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US English and built to closely match the duck shown in the image: a tall duck with a rounded head, very large raised white eyes, a wide orange beak, a slim neck, long soft wings, orange legs, green short overalls with sunflower appliqués, yellow sandals, a small yellow purse, a beige summer hat, and two tiny decorative bees.

The body proportions matter a lot in this design. The head is large and rounded, the eyes are exaggerated and sit high on the face, the beak is broad and layered, and the neck is long enough to create the same sweet slightly awkward character silhouette. Do not shorten the neck too much or the finished piece will lose the exact look of the reference.

The overalls should fit closely around the body with wide short legs and narrow shoulder straps. The sunflowers are placed as appliqué motifs instead of being worked directly into the fabric so you can control exact placement. This is the best way to recreate the visual layout from the image.

Skill Level

Intermediate, mainly because of the facial shaping, accessory construction, layered beak, outfit fitting, and detailed finishing.

Materials

• Main duck color: light pastel yellow cotton or cotton-blend yarn
• Beak and legs: medium orange yarn
• Eyes: white yarn
• Pupils: 12 mm to 14 mm black safety eyes or black half beads
• Overalls: light leaf green yarn
• Sunflower petals: bright yellow yarn
• Sunflower centers: dark brown yarn
• Daisy petals: white yarn
• Daisy centers: yellow yarn
• Sandals: yellow, cream, and a little white yarn
• Hat: beige/tan yarn plus yellow and black for bee decoration
• Purse: yellow yarn, white yarn, peach or orange yarn for flower accent
• Tiny bees: yellow, black, white yarn
• Hook: 2.25 mm to 3 mm depending on your yarn
• Stuffing: polyester fiberfill
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Sewing pins or clips
• Optional: thin craft wire for hat shaping, fabric glue for tiny accents if needed

Suggested Yarn Notes

Use a firm amigurumi tension. The stitches in the image are neat, compact, and even, with almost no visible stuffing through the fabric. A mercerized cotton or smooth cotton blend works especially well because it keeps the outfit crisp and the duck’s face clean.

If your tension is loose, size down your hook. A loose fabric will make the neck collapse, the beak sag, and the overalls look less polished. The sample look depends on structured crochet.

Finished Size

Approximately 11 to 13 inches tall from top of head to bottom of feet, excluding the hat. The hat and accessories are scaled for this size.

Abbreviations

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

General Notes

• Work in continuous rounds unless stated otherwise.
• Use a stitch marker at the start of each round.
• Stuff gradually and firmly.
• The eyes are crocheted separately and then attached to the head.
• The beak is made in two layered pieces to match the full open shape in the image.
• The overalls are crocheted directly as a garment, then decorated with appliqué sunflowers and daisies.

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Head

Using light pastel yellow yarn.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x6. (30)
6. Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x6. (36)
7. Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x6. (42)
8. Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) x6. (48)
9. Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) x6. (54)
10. Rnd 10: (8 sc, inc) x6. (60)
11. Rnd 11: (9 sc, inc) x6. (66)
12. Rnd 12: (10 sc, inc) x6. (72)
13. Rnds 13-24: sc around. (72)

The head in the reference is large, very round, and slightly forward-heavy once the eyes and beak are attached. Do not under-stuff the lower face. A firm front half helps the eyes stand upright and keeps the beak from pulling inward.

13. Rnd 25: (10 sc, dec) x6. (66)
14. Rnd 26: (9 sc, dec) x6. (60)
15. Rnd 27: (8 sc, dec) x6. (54)
16. Rnd 28: (7 sc, dec) x6. (48)
17. Rnd 29: (6 sc, dec) x6. (42)
18. Rnd 30: (5 sc, dec) x6. (36)

Begin stuffing firmly. Shape the head into a smooth sphere with a very slightly flatter face front.

19. Rnd 31: (4 sc, dec) x6. (30)
20. Rnd 32: (3 sc, dec) x6. (24)
21. Rnd 33: (2 sc, dec) x6. (18)
22. Rnd 34: (sc, dec) x6. (12)
23. Rnd 35: dec around. (6)

Fasten off and close.

Neck

Using light pastel yellow yarn.

The neck is slim and fairly long compared to the body. This length is important because the duck in the image has a tall head-to-body transition rather than a squat one.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. Rnds 4-12: sc around. (18)

Stuff lightly but do not overfill. The neck should stay cylindrical without bulging. Leave a long tail for sewing.

Body

Using light pastel yellow yarn.

The body is pear-shaped but not overly round. It must fit inside the overalls without stretching them too much. Keep the lower body slightly broader than the chest.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x6. (30)
6. Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x6. (36)
7. Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x6. (42)
8. Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) x6. (48)
9. Rnds 9-14: sc around. (48)
10. Rnd 15: (6 sc, dec) x6. (42)
11. Rnds 16-18: sc around. (42)
12. Rnd 19: (5 sc, dec) x6. (36)
13. Rnds 20-22: sc around. (36)

Stuff the body firmly, especially the lower half. Flatten the upper edge slightly when you sew on the neck so the front chest sits smoothly under the overall bib.

Fasten off with a long tail for sewing.

Arms / Wings (Make 2)

Using light pastel yellow yarn.

These are long slim wings with a soft taper and a subtle flattened shape. They are not tiny stubby arms. The image shows them reaching well down the sides of the overalls.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: (sc, inc) x3. (9)
3. Rnd 3: sc around. (9)
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x3. (12)
5. Rnds 5-15: sc around. (12)
6. Rnd 16: (4 sc, dec) x2. (10)
7. Rnd 17: sc around. (10)
8. Rnd 18: (3 sc, dec) x2. (8)
9. Rnd 19: sc around. (8)

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Flatten the opening and close with 4 sc through both sides or sew closed. Stuff only the lower two-thirds lightly. The upper end should remain flat for easier sewing.

Legs (Make 2)

Using orange yarn.

The legs are long, narrow, and straight. In the image they are visible from the overall shorts down to the sandals, so do not make them too short.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnds 3-18: sc around. (12)

Stuff evenly. Leave a long tail for attaching to the lower body.

Eyes (Make 2)

Using white yarn.

The eyes are one of the most important visual elements. They are large raised circles with prominent black pupils. They should project outward from the face rather than lie flat.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x6. (30)
6. Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x6. (36)
7. Rnd 7: sc around. (36)
8. Rnd 8: (4 sc, dec) x6. (30)

Insert the safety eyes or sew black half beads into the center front area before fully stuffing. Add only a tiny bit of stuffing so each eye becomes slightly dome-shaped.

9. Rnd 9: sc around. (30)

Leave a long tail for sewing. Keep the back opening flat. When attached, the eyes should sit slightly angled outward for the same comical expression as the duck in the image.

Upper Beak

Using orange yarn.

The beak is wide, soft, and layered. It is not a simple cone. The upper beak should curve outward and slightly downward at the sides.

1. Ch 13.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 11, 3 sc in last ch; work on opposite side of chain: sc 10, inc in last st. (26)
3. Row 2: inc, 10 sc, 3 inc, 10 sc, 2 inc. (32)
4. Row 3: sc around. (32)
5. Row 4: inc, 14 sc, 2 inc, 14 sc, inc. (36)
6. Row 5: sc around. (36)
7. Row 6: hdc around. (36)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Lightly shape with your fingers so the front edge remains broad and slightly lifted.

Lower Beak

Using orange yarn.

1. Ch 11.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 9, 3 sc in last ch; on opposite side, sc 8, inc in last st. (22)
3. Row 2: inc, 8 sc, 3 inc, 8 sc, 2 inc. (28)
4. Row 3: sc around. (28)
5. Row 4: hdc around. (28)

Fasten off with a long tail. This piece will sit just beneath the upper beak, leaving a visible open mouth gap.

Overall Shorts

Using green yarn.

The shorts should look like roomy summer overalls with a front bib and two straps. Work the legs first, then join.

Leg Section (Make 2)

1. Rnd 1: Ch 18, join to form ring carefully. sc around. (18)
2. Rnds 2-7: sc around. (18)

Fasten off first leg. Finish second leg but do not fasten off.

Join Legs

1. Rnd 8: On second leg, ch 3 and join to first leg, sc 18 around first leg, sc 3 across chain, sc 18 around second leg, sc 3 across other side of chain. (42)
2. Rnd 9: sc around. (42)
3. Rnd 10: (6 sc, inc) x6. (48)
4. Rnds 11-14: sc around. (48)

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Try the shorts over the duck body. They should fit close but not tight. Adjust with one extra round if needed depending on your yarn.

Upper Body of Overalls

1. Rnd 15: sc around. (48)
2. Rnd 16: BLO sc around. (48)
3. Rnds 17-18: sc around. (48)

The BLO round helps create a nice fold line near the upper edge of the shorts. It also helps the garment sit neatly around the body.

Front Bib

Lay the shorts flat and count 12 stitches centered on the front.

1. Row 1: Join green yarn to first bib stitch, sc 12. ch 1, turn. (12)
2. Rows 2-6: sc across. ch 1, turn. (12)
3. Row 7: dec, 8 sc, dec. ch 1, turn. (10)
4. Rows 8-10: sc across. (10)

Fasten off.

Straps (Make 2)

1. Ch 16.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 15.

Fasten off leaving long tails. Sew one strap to each upper corner of the bib, cross them over shoulders if you prefer, or attach straight to the back waistband. For the pictured look, attach them straight over the shoulders to the back.

Sunflower Appliqués

You need 4 medium sunflowers for the overalls and 1 tiny flower for the purse. Add small white daisies to match the image.

Medium Sunflower Centers (Make 4)

Using brown yarn.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: sc around. (18)

Fasten off.

Medium Sunflower Petals

Join yellow yarn to any stitch of brown center.

1. In each stitch around: (sl st, ch 3, 2 dc in same st, ch 3, sl st in same st), then sl st into next stitch.

This creates a rounded petal in every other stitch position visually. If you want exactly 9 petals, work petals in alternate stitches only.

Shape each petal gently with fingers. Sew sunflowers to the overall bib and shorts front exactly as shown: one centered on chest, one on upper right leg area, one lower left side, and one near lower side seam.

Small Daisy Appliqués (Make 5 to 6)

Using white and yellow yarn.

1. With yellow yarn, 5 sc in MR, join.
2. Join white yarn.
3. In each stitch: (ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next ch, sl st in base stitch).

Make tiny five-petal daisies. Sew two near the straps on the bib, one on the upper edge, and one each on the sandals. Add an extra daisy if desired.

Sandals (Make 2)

These sandals are important because the image clearly shows a layered sole and yellow upper strap with a tiny daisy.

Sole Using Cream Yarn (Make 2)

1. Ch 8.
2. Rnd 1: Starting in 2nd ch, sc 6, 3 sc in last ch, on opposite side sc 5, inc in last. (16)
3. Rnd 2: inc, 5 sc, 3 inc, 5 sc, 2 inc. (22)
4. Rnd 3: sc around in BLO. (22)

Fasten off one sole. For extra firmness, make two soles per foot and sew them together if desired.

Outer Edge Using Yellow Yarn

1. Join yellow to FLO of rnd 3.
2. Rnd 4: sc around. (22)
3. Rnd 5: sc around. (22)

This creates the bright yellow edge visible around the sandal.

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Upper Strap

1. Ch 10.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch, sc 9.
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc 9.
4. Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc 9.

Sew each strap across the front upper foot area, leaving enough space for the orange toes to show. Add one small daisy appliqué to each strap outer side.

Small Purse

Using yellow yarn.

1. Ch 11.
2. Rnd 1: Starting in 2nd ch, sc 9, 3 sc in last ch, sc 8 on opposite side, inc in last. (22)
3. Rnd 2: sc around. (22)
4. Rnd 3: sc around. (22)
5. Rnd 4: sc around. (22)
6. Rnd 5: sc around to build height. (22)

Flatten the opening. Fold top flap area by working only across half the stitches.

6. Row 6: sc 11. ch 1, turn.
7. Row 7: dec, 7 sc, dec. ch 1, turn. (9)
8. Row 8: sc across. (9)

Fasten off. Add a long chain strap of about 45 to 55 chains depending on desired length. Sew to both sides.

Make one tiny flower for the flap using a yellow center and cream or white petals with a peach/orange center detail. Sew to front.

Summer Hat

Using beige/tan yarn.

The hat is a shallow round summer hat with a modest brim, not a tall bucket hat. It sits off to the side in the image, so it does not need to be oversized.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x6. (30)
6. Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x6. (36)
7. Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x6. (42)
8. Rnds 8-10: sc around. (42)
9. Rnd 11: BLO (6 sc, inc) x6. (48)
10. Rnd 12: (7 sc, inc) x6. (54)
11. Rnd 13: sc around. (54)
12. Rnd 14: (8 sc, inc) x6. (60)
13. Rnd 15: sc around. (60)

Fasten off. You can steam lightly or insert a fine wire in the outer brim if you want more shape control.

Hat Band

Using yellow yarn, chain enough to fit around the crown, usually 30 to 34 chains. Work 1 row of sc, then sew around the hat base.

Bee Decoration for Hat

Make one mini bee and sew it to the band.

Tiny Bees (Make 3 Total)

Two bees are placed beside the duck and one decorates the hat. These are tiny but highly visible, so include them for the full look.

Bee Body

1. Using yellow yarn, 4 sc in MR. (4)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (8)
3. Rnd 3: sc around in yellow. (8)
4. Rnd 4: switch to black, sc around. (8)
5. Rnd 5: switch to yellow, sc around. (8)
6. Rnd 6: switch to black, sc around. (8)
7. Rnd 7: dec x4. (4)

Lightly stuff and close.

Bee Wings (Make 2 per bee)

1. Using white yarn, ch 4.
2. In 2nd ch from hook: sl st, sc, hdc, sl st back into base.

Sew two wings onto top of each bee body. Add a tiny black knot or French-knot style eye if desired.

Body Assembly

Before sewing everything permanently, pin all parts first. This design depends on placement more than many basic amigurumi patterns. Even a small shift in eye spacing or neck angle changes the whole character.

1. Sew the neck to the top center of the body.
2. Sew the head to the top of the neck. Tilt the head slightly forward.
3. Sew the legs to the underside of the body, spaced so the duck can sit in a reclined position like the image.
4. Sew the wings to the sides of the upper body, slightly below neck level.

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Try the overalls on before sewing the final head details if you want to confirm balance and proportion. The body should look tall and slim once dressed.

How to Attach the Eyes for the Correct Expression

Place both eyes high on the face, with a noticeable gap between them but not too far apart. The lower edges of the eyes should sit just above the top edge of the beak. Each eye should angle outward slightly so the duck gets the same wide, silly, adorable expression as the picture.

A good starting placement is about 10 to 12 stitches apart at the nearest inner points, depending on your yarn size. Pin first. Step back and check from the front before sewing. The eyes in the image are bold and oversized, so do not make them timid.

How to Attach the Beak for the Correct Shape

Sew the upper beak first across the center-lower face. It should sit horizontally but curve outward at both corners. Leave the front edge slightly lifted and padded so the beak looks plush and dimensional.

Sew the lower beak beneath it with a small gap left visible between upper and lower sections. That gap creates the open smiling mouth effect. Lightly tack the outer corners if needed so the beak keeps its broad duck-like silhouette instead of folding inward.

Dressing the Duck

1. Slide the green overalls up over the feet and legs before permanently fixing shoes if that is easier with your tension.
2. Position the bib high on the chest.
3. Sew or tack the back waistband to keep the overalls from slipping.
4. Sew the straps over the shoulders to the back.
5. Attach sunflower and daisy appliqués after the overalls are placed on the duck, not before. This gives you better control over exact placement.

The flower arrangement does not need to be mathematically identical, but the overall visual balance should match the image: one sunflower centered on the bib, several on the short legs and lower body, and tiny white daisies near the top straps and shoe straps.

Accessory Placement

• Hat: display beside the duck or make it removable
• Purse: crossbody style or laid beside the duck
• Bees: place two beside the duck and one attached to the hat band
• Sandals: secure firmly so the feet remain visible from the front

Shaping Tips for a Closer Match

For the exact reference look, shaping is just as important as stitch count. Stuff the head more firmly than the body. Keep the neck smooth and vertical. Keep the body slightly softer so the doll can recline naturally.

The eyes should sit proud and rounded. The beak should be wide rather than pointed. The overalls should look handmade but crisp, not droopy. The sandals should be neat and open-toe. These details create the same polished boutique-style result seen in the image.

If your duck looks too childish and round, the neck is probably too short or the eyes too small. If it looks too plain, the appliqués may be too few or too flat. This design relies on oversized facial features and layered clothing details.

Optional Structural Reinforcement

If you want the doll to stand or sit more reliably, you can add a little extra support:

• Insert a small dowel or wrapped floral wire through body and neck
• Add a flat plastic circle in the base of the body
• Use firmer stuffing in feet and lower body
• Tack the overalls gently to the body sides so they stay smooth

These steps are optional, but they help if the duck will be displayed often.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check symmetry from the front, side, and top before finishing all knots. Add tiny embroidered nostril marks only if you want them; the pictured duck looks best with a clean simple beak. Light blush is optional, but use it very sparingly because the face in the image is bright and smooth rather than heavily shaded.

Care Notes

Store the duck in a dry, clean place away from strong sunlight. If it is used as decor, dust it gently with a soft brush. Avoid hanging the purse or hat by one stitch point for long periods so the yarn does not stretch out of shape.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Head is large and round
• Eyes are oversized and raised
• Beak is wide and layered
• Neck is long and slim
• Overalls fit snugly and sit high on the chest
• Sunflowers and daisies are attached in balanced positions
• Sandals are centered and secure
• Purse, hat, and bees are finished for the full summer look

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Spot clean with a damp cloth and mild soap when possible. If full washing is necessary, hand wash gently in cool water, reshape while damp, and air dry flat. Do not machine dry. Keep safety-eye versions away from rough handling if the doll is meant for display rather than heavy play.