Crochet Tutorial: Lalafanfan Duck Amigurumi – Free Crochet Pattern

This cheerful crochet duck amigurumi has a round white face, soft blush cheeks, a golden oval beak, and a bright green frog-style hood decorated with raised frog eyes, tiny sprout antenna, and red strawberries. The outfit includes a cream and blue striped sweater, blue overalls with straps and buttons, yellow shoes with bee accents, an orange sunflower crossbody bag, a small watering can, and a tiny flowerpot with fresh green leaves.

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Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US crochet terms and is designed as a detailed amigurumi project. The finished doll has a rounded head, short plush body, small arms, sturdy legs, layered clothing, and several miniature garden accessories. The proportions are intentionally cute: the head is larger than the body, the limbs are short and rounded, and the accessories are small but clearly visible.

The main duck is worked tightly in continuous spiral rounds. The clothing pieces are crocheted directly onto the body where possible, while the hood, straps, bag, shoes, strawberries, and garden accessories are made separately and sewn on. Use a stitch marker at the beginning of every round to keep the shaping neat.

Finished Size

• Finished doll height: about 9.5 inches tall when made with medium weight yarn and a 2.75 mm hook.
• Head width: about 5 inches across after stuffing.
• Body height from neck to feet: about 5 inches.
• Crossbody bag: about 1.5 inches wide.
• Watering can: about 1.75 inches long from handle to spout.
• Flowerpot: about 1.25 inches tall.

Materials

• Medium weight cotton or cotton blend yarn in white, bright green, blue, cream, yellow, orange, red, dark brown, light brown, black, pale pink, beige, and small amounts of leafy green.
• 2.75 mm crochet hook for the amigurumi body and firm accessories.
• 2.25 mm crochet hook for small details such as flowers, bee wings, leaves, and strawberry tops.
• 10 mm black safety eyes for the duck face.
• 6 mm black safety eyes or small black beads for frog hood eyes, or embroider them if preferred.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Yarn needle.
• Stitch markers.
• Two small tan buttons for the overall straps.
• Pink blush powder or pink yarn for cheeks.
• Black embroidery thread for bee stripes and tiny eye details.
• Optional craft wire for the watering can handle and spout if you want extra shape support.

Abbreviations

• MR: magic ring
• ch: chain
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• inc: increase, 2 sc in the same stitch
• dec: invisible decrease over 2 stitches
• BLO: back loop only
• FLO: front loop only
• st: stitch
• sts: stitches
• R: round or row
• FO: fasten off

Gauge and Crochet Style

Gauge is not extremely strict, but tight stitches are important. For a clean amigurumi finish, your stuffing should not show through the fabric. A good gauge is about 6 sc and 6 rounds per inch using medium cotton yarn and a 2.75 mm hook.

Use continuous spiral rounds unless the pattern says to join. Stuff gradually and firmly, but do not overstuff the clothing areas. The head should be round and smooth, the body should be slightly oval, and the legs should be firm enough to support the doll when placed flat.

Color Plan

• Duck face and hands: white.
• Beak: golden yellow.
• Hood: bright green.
• Frog hood eyes: green outer circles with white centers and black pupils.
• Sweater: cream base with blue stripes.
• Overalls: denim blue.
• Shoes: yellow with cream soles and small bee decorations.
• Bag: orange with a yellow sunflower and dark brown center.
• Watering can: beige with pale blue water detail.
• Flowerpot: terracotta orange with dark brown soil and green leaves.
• Strawberries: red with green tops and white seed stitches.

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Head and Body Base

Head in White

The head is a large round shape with a soft flattened front. Work in continuous rounds. Insert safety eyes between R18 and R19, about 12 stitches apart, before closing the head. The eyes should sit slightly below the center line of the face.

1. R1: With white, make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. R6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
7. R7: sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
8. R8: sc 6, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
9. R9: sc 7, inc, repeat around. 54 sts.
10. R10: sc 8, inc, repeat around. 60 sts.
11. R11: sc 9, inc, repeat around. 66 sts.
12. R12-R20: sc around. 66 sts for 9 rounds.
13. R21: sc 9, dec, repeat around. 60 sts.
14. R22: sc 8, dec, repeat around. 54 sts.
15. R23: sc 7, dec, repeat around. 48 sts.
16. R24: sc 6, dec, repeat around. 42 sts.
17. R25: sc 5, dec, repeat around. 36 sts.
18. R26: sc 4, dec, repeat around. 30 sts.
19. R27: sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
20. Stuff firmly and shape the face into a smooth round oval.
21. R28: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
22. R29: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
23. FO, leaving a long tail. Close the opening neatly.

Body in Sweater and Overall Colors

The body begins at the neck and grows wider toward the belly. The cream and blue sweater shows above the overalls. The blue lower section creates the overall pants. Stuff the body firmly but keep the bottom slightly flat.

1. R1: With cream, make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. R6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
7. R7: Change to blue, sc around. 36 sts.
8. R8: Change to cream, sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
9. R9: Cream, sc around. 42 sts.
10. R10: Change to blue, sc around. 42 sts.
11. R11: Change to cream, sc 6, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
12. R12: Cream, sc around. 48 sts.
13. R13: Change to denim blue, BLO sc around. 48 sts.
14. R14-R22: Denim blue, sc around. 48 sts for 9 rounds.
15. R23: sc 6, dec, repeat around. 42 sts.
16. R24: sc 5, dec, repeat around. 36 sts.
17. R25: sc 4, dec, repeat around. 30 sts.
18. Stuff firmly.
19. R26: sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
20. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing the body to the head.

Overall Bib Front

The bib sits on the front of the body over the sweater. It should cover the center chest and reach from the waist to just below the neck.

1. With denim blue, ch 13.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. 12 sts.
3. Row 2-8: ch 1, turn, sc across. 12 sts.
4. Row 9: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 8, dec. 10 sts.
5. Row 10: ch 1, turn, sc across. 10 sts.
6. FO, leaving a long tail.

Sew the bib to the front center of the body. The bottom edge should sit at R14 of the body, and the top edge should stop just under the neck. Keep the sides smooth and flat.

Overall Back Panel

1. With denim blue, ch 15.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. 14 sts.
3. Row 2-7: ch 1, turn, sc across. 14 sts.
4. FO, leaving a long tail.

Sew this panel to the back of the body at the same height as the front bib. This gives the overall shape a finished look from all sides.

Legs and Pants

Legs, Make 2

Each leg starts with the yellow shoe, then changes to the white duck foot and blue pant leg. The legs are short and rounded like the image, with the yellow shoe visible at the bottom.

1. R1: With yellow, ch 6. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 4, 3 sc in last ch, working on other side of chain sc 3, inc. 12 sts.
2. R2: inc, sc 3, inc 3 times, sc 3, inc 2 times. 18 sts.
3. R3: BLO sc around. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 5, dec 4 times, sc 5. 14 sts.
5. R5: Change to white, sc around. 14 sts.
6. R6: Change to denim blue, BLO sc around. 14 sts.
7. R7-R12: Denim blue, sc around. 14 sts.
8. Stuff the foot and lower leg firmly.
9. FO on first leg. Make second leg but do not FO.

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Joining Legs to Body

Position the legs under the body with about 4 stitches between them at the front. Sew each leg securely to the bottom of the blue overall body. The toes should point slightly outward, matching the playful stance in the image.

Cream Shoe Sole Trim, Make 2

1. Join cream yarn to the front loop left on R3 of each shoe.
2. Work sc around the shoe sole edge.
3. Sl st to the first sc and FO.

Yellow Shoe Top Patch, Make 2

1. With yellow, ch 6.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook, sc 4. 5 sts.
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc across. 5 sts.
4. Row 3: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 1, dec. 3 sts.
5. FO and sew to the top front of each shoe.

Arms and Sleeves

Arms, Make 2

The arms have white duck hands and striped sweater sleeves. The sleeves are slightly wide and rounded, with blue and cream bands.

1. R1: With white, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3-R4: sc around. 12 sts.
4. R5: Change to cream, BLO sc around. 12 sts.
5. R6: Cream, sc around. 12 sts.
6. R7: Change to blue, sc around. 12 sts.
7. R8-R9: Change to cream, sc around. 12 sts for 2 rounds.
8. R10: Change to blue, sc around. 12 sts.
9. R11: Cream, sc around. 12 sts.
10. R12: sc 4, dec, repeat around. 10 sts.
11. Stuff the hand lightly and the sleeve very lightly.
12. Flatten the top and sc 5 through both layers to close.
13. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Sew the arms to the sides of the body at R7-R9 of the body. Angle them downward slightly so the white hands peek out from the sleeves.

Beak and Face Details

Oval Beak

The beak is small, thick, and oval. It sits centered between the eyes, with the upper edge around one round below the eyes.

1. R1: With golden yellow, ch 7. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, working on the other side sc 4, inc. 14 sts.
2. R2: inc, sc 4, inc 3 times, sc 4, inc 2 times. 20 sts.
3. R3: sc around. 20 sts.
4. R4: sc 3, dec, repeat around. 16 sts.
5. Stuff very lightly so the beak stays flat but raised.
6. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Sew the beak centered on the face between R18 and R22 of the head. Use small stitches and gently flatten the bottom edge as you sew. Embroider a short horizontal line across the middle of the beak with golden yellow or slightly darker yellow yarn.

Cheeks

• Option 1: Use pale pink yarn and make 6 sc in MR for each cheek. Sl st to close and sew beside the beak.
• Option 2: Apply soft pink blush powder in round patches on both sides of the face.
• Place the cheeks around R20-R22, about 3 stitches away from the beak edges.

Green Frog Hood

The hood wraps around the head like a snug green frame. It leaves a large white oval face opening visible at the front. Work the hood as a large cap, then make the face opening edge separately so it sits neatly around the duck face.

Main Hood

1. R1: With bright green, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. R6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
7. R7: sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
8. R8: sc 6, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
9. R9: sc 7, inc, repeat around. 54 sts.
10. R10: sc 8, inc, repeat around. 60 sts.
11. R11: sc 9, inc, repeat around. 66 sts.
12. R12-R20: sc around. 66 sts for 9 rounds.
13. R21: sc 10, inc, repeat 6 times. 72 sts.
14. R22-R24: sc around. 72 sts.
15. FO and weave in the end.

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Face Opening Cut-In Shape

Lay the hood over the head and mark a large oval opening on the front. The lower edge should sit just under the beak, and the top should arch above the eyes. To create the opening, fold the front portion inward and sew it securely to the inside of the hood, leaving the white face exposed.

If you prefer a crocheted opening instead of folding, stop the main hood after R13 and work rows back and forth across the back 44 stitches for 9 rows, leaving the front 22 stitches open. Then crochet one round of green sc around the face opening.

Thick Green Face Border

1. Join bright green yarn at the lower left side of the face opening.
2. Work 72 sc evenly around the oval opening.
3. Round 2: sc around again, placing inc at both lower corners and both upper corners if the edge pulls tight.
4. Sl st to finish and FO.

This border creates the raised green frame seen around the duck face. Sew the hood to the head with small hidden stitches around the lower back and sides. Do not sew across the front face opening.

Frog Hood Eyes

Outer Green Eye Bumps, Make 2

1. R1: With bright green, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4-R5: sc around. 18 sts.
5. R6: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
6. Stuff lightly.
7. FO, leaving a long tail.

White Eye Centers, Make 2

1. R1: With white, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Sl st and FO.

Sew one white circle onto each green eye bump. Add a small black embroidered pupil or a 6 mm black safety eye in the center. Sew the frog eyes to the top left and top right of the hood, slightly angled outward.

Tiny Sprout on Top of Hood

1. With leafy green, ch 6.
2. Sl st in second ch from hook, sl st 4 down the chain. This makes the stem.
3. Ch 5, sl st in second ch from hook, sc 1, hdc 1, sc 1, sl st into the top of the stem.
4. Ch 5 again, sl st in second ch from hook, sc 1, hdc 1, sc 1, sl st into the same top point.
5. FO, leaving a tail.

Sew the sprout to the very top center of the hood. The two leaves should open like a small V.

Strawberries on Hood

Strawberry, Make 2

1. R1: With red, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 9 sts.
3. R3: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 12 sts.
4. R4-R5: sc around. 12 sts.
5. R6: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 9 sts.
6. Stuff lightly.
7. R7: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 6 sts.
8. FO and close the bottom point.

Strawberry Leaves, Make 2 Sets

1. With dark green and 2.25 mm hook, make 5 sc in MR.
2. Ch 3, sl st in second ch from hook, sc 1, sl st in next st of ring.
3. Repeat the small leaf in each stitch around.
4. Pull the ring closed and FO.

Sew one leaf cap to the top of each strawberry. Add tiny white seed stitches scattered across the red surface. Sew both strawberries to the upper right side of the hood, near the right frog eye, with one strawberry slightly higher than the other.

Sweater Collar

The blue collar sits around the neck under the hood. It is visible as a soft ribbed blue band above the sweater and behind the overall straps.

1. With blue, ch 37.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. 36 sts.
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, BLO sc across. 36 sts.
4. Row 3: ch 1, turn, BLO sc across. 36 sts.
5. FO, leaving a long tail.

Wrap the collar around the top of the body and sew the short ends together at the back. Stitch it lightly to the body so it stays flat.

Overall Straps and Buttons

Straps, Make 2

1. With denim blue, ch 26.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. 25 sts.
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc across. 25 sts.
4. FO, leaving a long tail.

Sew each strap from the top back panel over the shoulders to the top front bib. Cross them very slightly at the back if needed for a snug fit. Sew one small tan button at the front end of each strap.

Small White Flowers on Bib

1. With white, make 5 sc in MR.
2. In each stitch, work ch 2, sl st into the same stitch to form a petal.
3. FO and pull the ring closed.
4. With yellow, embroider one small center dot.

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Make two tiny flowers and sew them near the upper left and upper right corners of the overall bib, just below the buttons.

Crossbody Bag

Orange Bag Body

The bag is a small rectangular pouch worn across the front of the overalls. It sits on the duck’s lower right side and has a raised sunflower decoration.

1. With orange, ch 11.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. 10 sts.
3. Rows 2-9: ch 1, turn, sc across. 10 sts.
4. Do not FO. Ch 1 and sc evenly around all four sides of the rectangle, placing 2 sc in each corner.
5. Sl st to join and FO.

Bag Flap

1. With orange, ch 11.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. 10 sts.
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc across. 10 sts.
4. Row 3: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 6, dec. 8 sts.
5. FO, leaving a tail.

Sew the flap to the top back edge of the bag so it folds over the front. Lightly stuff the bag if you want a puffier shape, or leave it flat like a soft pouch.

Bag Strap

1. With orange or brown-orange yarn, ch 65.
2. Sl st in second ch from hook and across for a firm cord.
3. FO, leaving tails at both ends.

Sew one end of the strap to each side of the bag. Place the strap diagonally from the duck’s left shoulder to the bag on the lower right side. Tack the strap down at the shoulder and side so it stays in place.

Sunflower on Bag

1. Center R1: With dark brown, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Center R2: inc around. 12 sts. Sl st and FO.
3. Join yellow to any stitch.
4. Petals: ch 3, dc in same st, ch 3, sl st in same st, sl st in next st. Repeat around to make 12 small petals.
5. FO and sew the sunflower to the center front of the orange bag.

Bee Shoe Decorations

Small Bee Body, Make 2

1. With yellow and 2.25 mm hook, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 9 sts.
3. R3: sc around. 9 sts.
4. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Use black thread to embroider two tiny stripes and two tiny eyes on each bee body.

Bee Wings, Make 4

1. With white, ch 4.
2. In second ch from hook, sc 1, hdc 1, 3 hdc in last ch.
3. Working on the other side of the chain, hdc 1, sc 1.
4. Sl st and FO.

Sew two wings to each bee. Attach one bee to the outside of each yellow shoe, near the front side. Angle the bees outward so they are visible from the front.

Watering Can Accessory

Watering Can Body

The small watering can is beige with a rounded body, open top, side handle, short spout, and pale blue water detail. It can be sewn to one hand or used as a removable prop.

1. R1: With beige, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: BLO sc around. 18 sts.
5. R5-R8: sc around. 18 sts.
6. R9: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
7. Do not close completely. FO and weave in the end to leave a small open top.

Watering Can Rim

1. Join beige to the top opening.
2. Work 12 sc evenly around the rim.
3. Sl st to join and FO.

Watering Can Handle

1. With beige, ch 18.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. 17 sts.
3. FO, leaving long tails.

Sew the handle in a curved shape from the upper side of the can to the lower side. Keep the curve open and rounded.

Watering Can Spout

1. With beige, 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. R2-R7: sc around. 5 sts.
3. FO, leaving a long tail.

Lightly stuff the spout or insert a small piece of craft wire. Sew it to the opposite side of the can, angled upward. Add two small pale blue embroidered stitches near the lower front of the can to suggest water decoration.

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Flowerpot Accessory

Terracotta Pot

1. R1: With terracotta orange, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: BLO sc around. 18 sts.
5. R5-R7: sc around. 18 sts.
6. R8: FLO sc around to create the pot rim. 18 sts.
7. R9: sc around. 18 sts.
8. FO and weave in the end.

Soil Insert

1. With dark brown, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. FO, leaving a tail.

Sew the soil circle into the top of the pot. Stuff the pot lightly before closing so it keeps its shape.

Leaves, Make 2

1. With bright green, ch 7.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st 1, sc 1, hdc 2, sc 1, sl st 1.
3. Working along the other side of the chain, sl st 1, sc 1, hdc 2, sc 1, sl st 1.
4. FO, leaving a tail.

Sew both leaves into the center of the soil. Angle them in opposite directions to look like a small sprout growing from the pot.

Assembly Order

1. Sew the body to the bottom of the head. Use a strong seam and keep the head centered.
2. Place the green hood over the head and adjust the white face opening until the eyes, cheeks, and beak are framed evenly.
3. Sew the hood lightly around the back and lower side edges.
4. Sew frog eyes to the top of the hood.
5. Add the sprout at the top center of the hood.
6. Sew the strawberries near the upper right frog eye.
7. Sew the arms to the body, angled downward.
8. Sew the legs to the bottom of the body with the feet pointing forward.
9. Attach the overall bib, back panel, straps, buttons, and small flowers.
10. Place the bag strap diagonally across the body and sew the bag to the lower right side.
11. Attach bee decorations to the shoes.
12. Place the watering can near one hand and the flowerpot beside the doll as display accessories.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check the face before securing every piece permanently. The eyes should be level, the beak should sit centered and slightly raised, and the cheeks should be soft and round. The green hood border should frame the white face like a smooth oval.

Use small hidden stitches to secure the hood, strawberries, sprout, straps, and bag. Add tiny white seed stitches to the strawberries only after they are attached, so you can place the seeds where they are most visible.

For the best expression, do not pull the safety eyes too deeply into the head. The duck should look gentle and cheerful. Add a few small pink stitches or soft blush to the cheeks for the sweet handmade look shown in the image.

Care Notes

• Spot clean the doll with a damp cloth and mild soap.
• Do not soak the doll if safety eyes, buttons, blush, or wire are used.
• Let the doll air dry completely before storing.
• Keep the small watering can, flowerpot, strawberries, and bee decorations away from very young children if they are sewn with small parts.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The white face is centered inside the green hood.
• The frog eyes sit evenly on top of the hood.
• The two red strawberries are attached on the upper right side.
• The sprout is sewn at the top center.
• The beak is oval, lightly stuffed, and centered between the eyes.
• The blue overalls have a front bib, straps, buttons, and small white flowers.
• The orange bag crosses the body diagonally and includes a sunflower.
• The yellow shoes have cream trim and tiny bee decorations.
• The watering can and flowerpot are shaped firmly and neat enough for display.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Store the finished duck in a dry place away from direct sunlight to protect the bright green hood, red strawberries, yellow shoes, and orange bag from fading. If dust gathers on the stitches, use a soft brush and clean gently in the direction of the crochet texture.

For long-term display, support the head and body so the neck seam does not stretch. Keep the crossbody strap flat when storing, and avoid pressing heavy objects onto the frog eyes, sprout, strawberries, watering can, or flowerpot.

If the doll becomes misshapen, gently massage the stuffing back into place with your hands. Do not pull hard on sewn details. Small parts such as buttons, bees, leaves, and the sunflower can be reinforced later with matching yarn if they loosen over time.