Crochet Tutorial: Cottage Duck Girl in Blue Floral Dress with Bonnet and Tea Accessories – Free Crochet Pattern.

This cottage duck girl is a sweet amigurumi doll with a cream duck body, rounded cheeks, blue embroidered eyes, a golden duck bill, a fluffy bobble hairstyle, and a scalloped blue bonnet. She wears a blue floral dress with golden trim, a large blue bow, white socks, buttoned blue sandals, a crossbody tea satchel, a berry basket, and a tiny teacup accessory.

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Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US crochet terms and worked mostly in continuous rounds. Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of every round. The sample is designed as a seated cottage-style duck girl, with a large head, soft rounded body, slim arms, dangling legs, and many small handmade accessories.

The finished doll is about 12.5 inches tall when made with medium-weight cotton yarn and a 2.5 mm hook. The image shows a firm amigurumi texture, so keep your tension tight enough that stuffing does not show through the stitches.

Materials

• Medium-weight cotton or cotton-blend yarn in cream, white, sky blue, dusty blue, tan, golden yellow, mustard, brown, navy blue, green, pink, rose, red, black, lavender, and light peach
• 2.5 mm crochet hook for the doll
• 2.0 mm crochet hook for flowers, vines, cup details, and embroidery bases
• Polyester fiberfill
• 10 mm blue safety eyes or embroidered eyes using black, white, and blue thread
• Yarn needle
• Stitch markers
• Small buttons, 6 to 8 mm, for shoes and satchel details
• Embroidery needle
• Blush powder or pink embroidery thread for cheeks
• Optional: thin craft wire for the basket handle only, fully covered with crochet

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 the same stitch
• dec: invisible single crochet decrease
• BLO: back loop only
• FLO: front loop only
• st or sts: stitch or stitches
• R: round or row
• Bobble: work 5 unfinished dc in the same stitch, yarn over and pull through all loops
• Picot: ch 3, sl st into the first chain

Gauge and Sizing

Gauge is not critical, but the stitches should be tight and even. With a 2.5 mm hook, 8 sc by 8 rounds should measure about 1 inch. If your stitches are loose, use a smaller hook. If your doll becomes too stiff to work comfortably, use a slightly larger hook.

• Finished seated height: about 12.5 inches
• Head width: about 4 inches
• Bonnet width: about 5 inches across the scalloped edge
• Body from neck to skirt hem: about 5 inches
• Leg length: about 4 inches
• Basket height: about 1.5 inches
• Teacup height: about 1 inch

Important Pattern Notes

• Work the head, body, arms, and legs firmly. Stuff gradually as you crochet.
• The doll in the image has a large head and a smaller seated body. Do not over-lengthen the torso.
• The head is cream, the bonnet is sky blue with a brown scalloped rim, and the fluffy hair is made with white bobbles sewn over the forehead.
• The dress is built in layers: cream base body, blue bodice panel, golden trim, floral center motif, cream skirt, embroidered vine band, and scalloped blue and golden hem.
• All decorative pieces should be sewn securely with matching yarn or strong thread.
• For a child-safe toy, embroider the eyes and skip hard buttons.

Head

Use cream yarn and the 2.5 mm hook. Work in continuous rounds. The face should be round and full, with the widest part around the eye and cheek area.

1. R1: 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 to R19: sc around. 60 sts for 9 rounds.
12. R20: sc 8, dec, repeat around. 54 sts.
13. R21: sc around. 54 sts.
14. R22: sc 7, dec, repeat around. 48 sts.
15. R23: sc 6, dec, repeat around. 42 sts.
16. R24: sc 5, dec, repeat around. 36 sts.

Place the eyes between R15 and R16, about 10 stitches apart. The beak will sit centered between the eyes, with its upper edge between R16 and R17. If using safety eyes, insert them now. Start stuffing the head firmly, shaping the cheeks with extra stuffing at the lower front.

1. R25: sc 4, dec, repeat around. 30 sts.
2. R26: sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
3. R27: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R28: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.

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Finish stuffing firmly. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Weave through the front loops of the final 12 stitches, pull closed, and secure.

Duck Bill

The bill is mustard yellow with a rounded upper beak and a slightly darker lower opening. It should protrude softly from the face, not lie flat.

Upper Bill

Use mustard yarn.

1. R1: ch 7. Starting in the second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch. Work on the other side of the chain: sc 4, inc in last ch. 14 sts.
2. R2: inc, sc 4, inc in next 3 sts, sc 4, inc in next 2 sts. 20 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, sc 5, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1, sc 5, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. 26 sts.
4. R4: sc around. 26 sts.
5. R5: sc 5, dec, sc 12, dec, sc 5. 24 sts.

Fasten off, leaving a long sewing tail. Add a light amount of stuffing. Flatten the back edge slightly and sew the bill to the face between R16 and R20 of the head. Curve the center downward slightly to match the sweet duck expression.

Lower Bill Shadow

Use golden yellow or deep mustard yarn.

1. R1: ch 7. Starting in the second ch from hook, sc 6. 6 sts.
2. R2: ch 1, turn, inc, sc 4, inc. 8 sts.
3. R3: ch 1, turn, sc across. 8 sts.

Fasten off and sew under the upper bill as a small curved lower lip. Use a few stitches in brown embroidery thread along the lower center to create the open beak shadow.

Eye Embroidery and Face Details

• With black embroidery thread, outline each blue eye with a small oval shape if using safety eyes, or embroider full oval eyes if not using plastic eyes.
• Add one white highlight stitch at the upper outer side of each eye.
• Use black thread to embroider 4 lashes on each eye. Make the outer lashes longer, about 0.35 inch.
• With brown thread, embroider soft curved eyebrows above R13, each 4 stitches wide.
• Add pink blush below each eye over R18 to R20. Use light peach yarn or powder blush.

White Bobble Hair Cap

The doll has fluffy white curls sitting over the top and front of the head. These curls are made as bobble strips and sewn in overlapping rows.

Base Hair Patch

Use white yarn.

1. R1: 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.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Sew this patch to the upper front head from R4 to R13, centered above the face. The lower edge should dip slightly lower in the middle of the forehead.

Bobble Curl Strips

Make 5 strips in white.

1. Strip 1: ch 19. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 1, bobble in next ch, sc 1, bobble in next ch, repeat to end. Fasten off.
2. Strip 2: ch 17. Work the same bobble sequence. Fasten off.
3. Strip 3: ch 15. Work the same bobble sequence. Fasten off.
4. Strip 4: ch 13. Work the same bobble sequence. Fasten off.
5. Strip 5: ch 11. Work the same bobble sequence. Fasten off.

Sew the longest strip across the front hairline. Sew the next strips above it, slightly offset, so the curls look like rounded popcorn clusters. Add 6 separate bobbles by making ch 3, 5-dc bobble in first chain, fasten off, and sew them into any empty spaces.

Body

Use cream yarn. The body is pear-shaped, wider at the bottom to support the skirt and narrower at the neck.

1. R1: 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 to R11: sc around. 42 sts.
9. R12: sc 12, dec, repeat 3 times. 39 sts.
10. R13 to R15: sc around. 39 sts.
11. R16: sc 11, dec, repeat 3 times. 36 sts.
12. R17 to R18: sc around. 36 sts.
13. R19: sc 4, dec, repeat around. 30 sts.
14. R20: sc around. 30 sts.
15. R21: sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
16. R22: sc around. 24 sts.
17. R23: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.

Stuff the body firmly, keeping the base rounded and the neck compact. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the body to the bottom of the head, centered under the beak. The front of the body should face the same direction as the face.

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Legs

Make 2 legs in cream yarn. These are long and simple, hanging from under the skirt.

1. R1: 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 to R7: sc around. 18 sts.
5. R8: sc 4, dec, repeat around. 15 sts.
6. R9 to R27: sc around. 15 sts for 19 rounds.

Stuff the lower half firmly and the upper half lightly so the legs can bend naturally. Flatten the top opening and crochet through both layers with 7 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Sew the legs to the lower front of the body, 6 stitches apart, angled slightly forward.

Feet and Sandals

The feet are cream with blue and tan sandals. Make the cream foot first, then add blue straps and tan soles.

Foot Base

Make 2 in cream yarn.

1. R1: ch 8. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 6, 3 sc in last ch. Work along the other side: sc 5, inc. 16 sts.
2. R2: inc, sc 5, inc in next 3 sts, sc 5, inc in next 2 sts. 22 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, sc 6, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1, sc 6, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. 28 sts.
4. R4: BLO sc around. 28 sts.
5. R5 to R6: sc around. 28 sts.
6. R7: sc 8, dec 6 times, sc 8. 22 sts.
7. R8: sc 7, dec 4 times, sc 7. 18 sts.
8. R9: sc around. 18 sts.

Stuff the foot lightly. Sew the foot to the bottom of the leg, with the wider toe area facing forward.

Tan Sole Edge

Use tan yarn. Join at the back heel in the front loop left from R4 of the foot.

1. R1: sl st around the sole line. 28 sl sts.
2. R2: ch 1, sc around in the same line. 28 sts.

Fasten off and hide the tail. This creates the tan outline visible around the sandal sole.

Blue Sandal Straps

Use sky blue yarn.

• Toe strap: ch 13, starting in second ch from hook, sc 12. Sew across the top of the foot over R6, from side to side.
• Ankle strap: ch 16, starting in second ch from hook, sc 15. Sew around the ankle where the leg meets the foot.
• Center strap: ch 8, starting in second ch from hook, sc 7. Sew from toe strap to ankle strap.
• Button circles: make 4 tan circles. For each circle, 6 sc in MR, sl st to close. Sew one to each outer ankle strap and one to each toe strap side.

Embroider a narrow blue line around the sock area just above each sandal. Add 3 small blue straight stitches at the front of each sock cuff.

Arms

Make 2 in cream yarn. The arms are slim, rounded, and hang at the sides.

1. R1: 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 to R6: sc around. 12 sts.
5. R7: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 9 sts.
6. R8 to R25: sc around. 9 sts for 18 rounds.

Stuff the hand firmly and the arm lightly. Flatten the top and crochet through both layers with 4 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Sew the arms to the upper body at R21 of the body, angled downward. The hands should reach the skirt edge.

Blue Dress Bodice

The bodice is worked separately and sewn to the front body. It has a blue base, golden edging, and a center flower motif that looks like a small granny-style medallion.

Main Bodice Panel

Use dusty blue yarn.

1. Row 1: ch 19. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 18. 18 sts.
2. Row 2: ch 1, turn, inc, sc 16, inc. 20 sts.
3. Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc across. 20 sts.
4. Row 4: ch 1, turn, inc, sc 18, inc. 22 sts.
5. Row 5 to Row 8: ch 1, turn, sc across. 22 sts.
6. Row 9: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 18, dec. 20 sts.
7. Row 10: ch 1, turn, sc across. 20 sts.

Fasten off. Sew the panel to the upper front body from the neck base down to the waistline. The top edge should sit just below the bow.

Golden Bodice Border

Use golden yellow yarn. Join at one bottom corner of the bodice.

1. Work sc evenly around the entire panel, placing 2 sc in each corner.
2. On the second round, work sl st in each stitch around for a neat raised outline.

Fasten off. The golden border should frame the bodice clearly like the image.

Center Floral Medallion

Use golden yellow, navy blue, cream, and sky blue.

1. With golden yellow, R1: 8 sc in MR, sl st to close. Fasten off.
2. Join navy blue, R2: ch 2, 2 dc in same st, ch 1, sl st in next st, repeat around to make 8 small petals. Fasten off.
3. Join cream, R3: sc around the petal edges, placing 1 sc in each dc and 1 sc in each ch space. Fasten off.
4. Join sky blue, R4: ch 1, sc around, working 2 sc into every fourth stitch to keep the circle flat.

Sew the medallion at the center of the bodice. Add 8 tiny golden straight stitches radiating from the center to create the daisy-like look.

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Shoulder Straps and Sleeve Edging

The dress has golden shoulder straps and small blue-and-gold sleeve trim near the tops of the arms.

• Left shoulder strap: with golden yellow, ch 18, sc in second ch and across. Sew from the upper left bodice over the shoulder to the back body.
• Right shoulder strap: repeat the same strap and sew symmetrically.
• Blue sleeve band: with dusty blue, ch 16, sc 15. Make 2. Sew around the upper arm where it meets the shoulder.
• Golden sleeve trim: with golden yellow, surface slip stitch along the outer edge of each blue sleeve band.

Skirt Base

The skirt is cream with floral embroidery and layered scalloped edges. Work it directly around the body at the waist, or make it separately and sew it on. For easier placement, join cream yarn around the body at R11 of the body.

1. R1: Join cream yarn at the back waist. Work 42 sc evenly around the body. 42 sts.
2. R2: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 56 sts.
3. R3: sc around. 56 sts.
4. R4: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 70 sts.
5. R5 to R8: sc around. 70 sts.
6. R9: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 84 sts.
7. R10 to R13: sc around. 84 sts.
8. R14: sc 5, inc, repeat around. 98 sts.
9. R15 to R17: sc around. 98 sts.

Fasten off cream. The skirt should flare gently and reach the upper thighs when the doll is seated.

Embroidered Garden Band on Skirt

The skirt front has green vines with small flowers in pink, yellow, lavender, blue, and rose. Place the embroidery between R10 and R15 of the skirt.

• Using green yarn, embroider a waving vine across the front half of the skirt. Make the vine about 38 stitches wide.
• Add 12 small leaves with lazy daisy stitches. Place leaves in pairs along the vine.
• Make 3 pink flowers, 3 yellow flowers, 2 lavender flowers, 2 blue flowers, and 2 rose flowers.
• Each tiny flower is made with 5 straight stitches around one center point.
• Add golden yellow French knots or small straight stitches in the center of each flower.
• Keep the back of the skirt simpler with only short green stems and 4 tiny flowers.

Scalloped Dress Hem

The hem has a golden scallop layer and a sky-blue scallop layer. The blue layer sits lower and looks soft and wavy.

Golden Upper Scallop

Join golden yellow yarn to the front loop of the final cream skirt round.

1. R1: ch 1, sc around. 98 sts.
2. R2: skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sl st in next st, repeat around. Adjust the final scallop by skipping only 1 stitch if needed.

Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Sky Blue Lower Scallop

Join sky blue yarn behind the golden scallop, working into the remaining back loops or around the lower edge.

1. R1: sc around. 98 sts.
2. R2: skip 1 st, 6 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sl st in next st, repeat around.

Fasten off. Gently steam-block the scallops with your hand only if needed. Do not press the texture flat.

Blue Waist Trim

The waistline has a delicate pale blue trim under the bodice.

• With sky blue yarn, ch 46.
• Starting in the second ch from hook, sc 45.
• Sew the strip around the waist, covering the join between bodice and skirt.
• Optional lace edge: join sky blue to the lower edge of the strip, ch 3, skip 1 stitch, sl st in next stitch, repeat across the front waist only.

Large Blue Bow

The bow sits at the neck below the face and above the bodice. Use sky blue yarn.

Bow Loops

1. Row 1: ch 16. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 15. 15 sts.
2. Row 2 to Row 8: ch 1, turn, sc across. 15 sts.

Fasten off and weave in ends. Pinch the rectangle at the center.

Bow Center

1. Row 1: ch 6. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 5. 5 sts.
2. Row 2 to Row 4: ch 1, turn, sc across. 5 sts.

Wrap the small piece around the pinched bow center and sew at the back. Sew the bow to the neck, centered under the beak.

Bonnet Cap

The bonnet frames the face with a large circular sky-blue shape and a brown scalloped edge. It sits behind the white curls and covers the sides of the head.

Bonnet Back Circle

Use sky blue yarn.

1. R1: 8 sc in MR. 8 sts.
2. R2: inc in each st around. 16 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 32 sts.
5. R5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 40 sts.
6. R6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
7. R7: sc 5, inc, repeat around. 56 sts.
8. R8: sc 6, inc, repeat around. 64 sts.
9. R9: sc 7, inc, repeat around. 72 sts.
10. R10: sc 8, inc, repeat around. 80 sts.
11. R11: sc 9, inc, repeat around. 88 sts.
12. R12: sc around. 88 sts.

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Do not fasten off if you want to continue the edge. Hold the circle behind the head to check size. It should extend beyond the head by about 0.5 inch all around.

Textured Bonnet Ridges

To echo the petal-like sections in the image, embroider or surface crochet 12 raised lines from the center of the bonnet outward.

• Use slightly darker blue yarn.
• Start at the center back and surface slip stitch outward to R11.
• Space the lines evenly, about 7 stitches apart at the outer edge.
• Keep the lines soft and flat enough that the bonnet still sits smoothly behind the head.

Brown Scalloped Bonnet Edge

Use brown yarn and work around the outer edge of the bonnet.

1. R1: sc around. 88 sts.
2. R2: skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sl st in next st, repeat around. Make 22 scallops.

Fasten off. Sew the bonnet to the back and sides of the head. Leave the face open. The lower side edges should sit beside the cheeks, and the top should show behind the white curls.

Bonnet Flowers

The bonnet has small roses on the upper left side, a blue flower on the upper right side, green leaves, and a tiny ladybug near the top right.

Rolled Roses

Make 3 roses: one yellow, one dusty pink, and one rose pink.

1. Ch 18.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, work 2 sc in each chain across. The strip will curl naturally.
3. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
4. Roll the strip into a rose and sew through the base to secure.

Sew the roses to the left side of the bonnet, around the 10 o’clock position. Place the yellow rose slightly higher, with the two pink roses below it.

Blue Cluster Flower

Use sky blue yarn.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR, sl st to close.
2. R2: ch 3, 3 dc in same st, ch 3, sl st in same st, sl st in next st, repeat around for 6 petals.

Fasten off and sew to the right side of the bonnet near the 2 o’clock position.

Leaves

Make 6 small leaves in green.

1. Ch 6.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st 1, sc 1, hdc 1, dc 1, 5 dc in last ch.
3. Work along the other side: dc 1, hdc 1, sc 1, sl st 1.

Sew leaves around the roses and blue flower, tucking them partly under the petals.

Tiny Ladybug

Use red and black yarn or embroidery thread. The ladybug sits near the upper right bonnet edge.

1. With red, R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc around. 12 sts.

Fasten off. Lightly stuff or leave flat. With black thread, embroider a center line, 4 tiny spots, and a black head. Add 2 white dots for eyes if desired. Sew the ladybug to the bonnet near the blue flower.

Crossbody Strap

The doll has a tan strap running diagonally from one shoulder to the opposite hip, holding the small cottage satchel.

1. With tan yarn, ch 72.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 71.
3. Fasten off, leaving long tails.

Place the strap over the right shoulder, crossing the front bodice diagonally to the left hip. Sew at the shoulder, side waist, and bag connection points so it stays flat.

Small Cream Cottage Satchel

The satchel on the front left hip is cream and textured with a tan flap and a small button.

Bag Body

Use cream yarn.

1. R1: ch 9. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 7, 3 sc in last ch. Work along the other side: sc 6, inc. 18 sts.
2. R2: inc, sc 6, inc in next 3 sts, sc 6, inc in next 2 sts. 24 sts.
3. R3: BLO sc around. 24 sts.
4. R4: sc around. 24 sts.
5. R5: bobble, sc 1, repeat around. 24 sts.
6. R6: sc around. 24 sts.
7. R7: sc 1, bobble, repeat around. 24 sts.
8. R8: sc around. 24 sts.

Fasten off. Stuff very lightly so the bag has puffed texture but does not bulge too much.

Tan Bag Base

Use tan yarn.

1. Join tan to the bottom front loop of R3.
2. Work sc around the bottom oval. 24 sts.
3. Fasten off and hide the tail.

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Bag Flap

Use tan yarn.

1. Row 1: ch 10. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 9.
2. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc 9.
3. Row 3: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 5, dec. 7 sts.
4. Row 4: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 3, dec. 5 sts.

Fasten off. Sew the flap to the back top edge and fold it over the front. Sew a small button to the lower flap point. Attach the bag to the crossbody strap at the left front hip.

Mini Blue Teacup Bag

A tiny blue cup hangs near the right side of the strap. Make it small and rounded.

1. With sky blue, R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: BLO sc around. 12 sts.
4. R4 to R6: sc around. 12 sts.
5. R7: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
6. R8: sl st around loosely to form the rim. 18 sts.

Fasten off. Add a tan stripe around the rim with surface slip stitches. For the handle, ch 8 with tan yarn, sc back 7, and sew to the cup side in a C shape. Sew the tiny cup to the strap near the doll’s right hip.

Separate Teacup and Saucer

The separate teacup sits beside the doll. It has a pale blue cup, tan saucer, and two small handles.

Cup

1. With sky blue, R1: 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 to R7: sc around. 18 sts.
6. R8: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
7. R9: sl st around. 24 sts.

Fasten off. With tan yarn, surface stitch around the top rim and bottom edge.

Saucer

1. With tan, R1: 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: sl st around. 24 sts.

Sew or glue the cup to the center of the saucer. For each handle, ch 10, sc back 9, and sew to each side of the cup.

Berry Basket

The basket is tan with a curved handle and contains small red and blue berries with green leaves.

Basket Base

Use tan yarn.

1. R1: 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: BLO sc around. 24 sts.
6. R6 to R9: sc around. 24 sts.
7. R10: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
8. R11: sl st around. 18 sts.

Fasten off. Shape the basket with your fingers so the top is slightly oval.

Basket Handle

1. With tan yarn, ch 28.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 27.
3. Fasten off, leaving long tails.

Sew one end to each side of the basket. If using wire, place it inside the handle only after it is fully covered and make sure both wire ends are safely tucked inside the basket wall.

Berries and Leaves

• Red berry: 6 sc in MR, sc around once, fasten off. Make 3.
• Blue berry: 6 sc in MR, sc around once, fasten off. Make 4.
• Leaf: ch 5, sl st, sc, hdc, 3 sc in last ch, work back along the other side with hdc, sc, sl st. Make 5.

Sew the berries and leaves inside the basket so they peek over the rim. Add one larger red strawberry by making 6 sc in MR, then sc 1, inc around, then sc around, then dec to close. Embroider tiny yellow seed stitches on it.

Bonnet Tie Detail

The image shows the bonnet sitting securely behind the head, with the bow at the neck giving the look of a tied bonnet. Add small ties if you want extra detail.

• With sky blue yarn, ch 22, sc back 21. Make 2.
• Sew one tie under each side of the bonnet, beside the cheeks.
• Let the ties tuck behind the large bow so they look soft and cottage-like.

Floral Dress Side Motifs

The bodice has small floral accents near the sides. Add these after sewing the main bodice in place.

• With cream yarn, embroider 2 small flowers on the right side of the blue bodice.
• With golden yellow, make 4 small straight stitches around each flower center.
• With navy blue, add tiny V stitches around the center medallion.
• With tan yarn, surface slip stitch a thin vertical line along each side of the bodice border.

Heart Charm on Skirt

The lower right skirt has a small tan heart charm. Crochet it flat and sew it near the hem.

1. With tan yarn, make MR.
2. Into the ring work: ch 2, 3 dc, 3 hdc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 3 hdc, 3 dc, ch 2, sl st into ring.
3. Pull the ring tight and fasten off.

Sew the heart to the lower right front skirt, just above the blue scalloped hem. Embroider a tiny brown swirl or heart line on top.

Optional Small Wooden-Style Buttons

The sandals and satchel in the image have tiny button accents. To crochet buttons instead of using hard buttons, use tan yarn.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR, sl st to close.
2. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
3. Use brown thread to embroider two small buttonholes across the circle.

Make 6 to 8 buttons. Sew them onto the sandal straps, satchel flap, and optional skirt charm area.

Detailed Assembly Order

1. Sew the body to the head first. Keep the beak centered over the front body.
2. Sew the legs to the lower body, angled slightly forward so the doll sits naturally.
3. Sew the feet to the legs, checking that both sandals face forward.
4. Sew the arms to the upper sides of the body, just under the shoulder straps.
5. Attach the blue bodice panel to the front body.
6. Add the shoulder straps, sleeve bands, waist trim, and center floral medallion.
7. Work or sew the skirt around the waist.
8. Add the skirt embroidery before attaching large accessories, because it is easier to reach.
9. Sew the bonnet to the back of the head, keeping the scalloped edge visible.
10. Sew the white curls over the front of the bonnet and head area.
11. Add bonnet flowers, leaves, and ladybug.
12. Sew the bow at the neck.
13. Place the crossbody strap diagonally across the front.
14. Attach the cream satchel and tiny cup bag to the strap.
15. Finish the basket and separate teacup accessories.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check the doll from the front before tying off the final threads. The face should look balanced, with the eyes level, the bill centered, and the blush placed softly below the eyes. The bonnet should frame the head evenly, with the brown scallops visible around the blue circle.

Add final eyelashes with black thread after the bonnet is attached, because the bonnet changes the visual width of the face. Keep the eyebrows light and curved. A heavy eyebrow line can make the expression look too serious.

Shape the bill with a few hidden stitches at the corners. Pull each corner slightly upward so the duck girl has a gentle smiling expression. Add a tiny brown stitch in the lower center of the bill opening for depth.

Care Notes

• Spot clean with cool water and mild soap.
• Do not soak if you used blush powder, buttons, or wire in the basket handle.
• Press out extra water with a towel instead of twisting the doll.
• Let the doll air dry flat in a shaded area.
• Gently reshape the bonnet scallops, bow loops, and skirt hem while damp.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The head is firmly stuffed and securely sewn to the body.
• The beak is centered between the eyes.
• The bonnet scalloped edge shows evenly around the head.
• The white curls cover the upper forehead but do not hide the eyes.
• The blue bow sits directly under the beak.
• The bodice has a golden border and center floral medallion.
• The skirt includes green vines, colorful flowers, and layered scalloped trim.
• The crossbody satchel, mini cup, basket, and separate teacup are all included.
• The sandals have blue straps, tan edging, and button details.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Store the duck girl upright or lying flat in a clean, dry place. Avoid direct sunlight for long periods, because blue, pink, and yellow yarns may fade. Keep the bonnet flowers and ladybug from being crushed by placing tissue around the head during storage.

For dust removal, use a soft brush and work gently over the bobble curls, scalloped hems, and flower decorations. If the dress edge curls after storage, lightly mist your fingers with water and reshape each scallop by hand.

If the doll is made as a keepsake, place it in a breathable cotton bag instead of plastic. This helps protect the yarn texture while allowing air movement. Check small sewn pieces occasionally and reinforce any loose flowers, buttons, or accessories with matching thread.