Crochet Tutorial: Garden Duck in Chevron Vest with Oversized Glasses and Mushroom Sun Hat – Free Crochet Pattern.

This cheerful garden duck features a softly shaped cream body, long seated legs, an orange bill, oversized mint glasses, purple flower decorations, an embroidered chevron vest, olive shorts, floral sandals, and a mushroom crossbody bag. The coordinating coral sun hat, tiny striped bee, caterpillar, and miniature open book complete the detailed garden-inspired display.

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Finished Size and Construction

Using the suggested yarn and hook sizes, the seated duck measures approximately 20 to 22 inches tall from the top hair tuft to the bottom of the sandals. The head measures about 7 inches wide, while the removable sun hat measures approximately 8 inches across the brim.

The duck is constructed from separate crocheted components. The head, neck, body, arms, legs, bill, clothing, glasses, sandals, bag, hat, bee, caterpillar, flowers, and book are completed individually and assembled at the end.

• Skill level: Intermediate
• Terminology: US crochet terms
• Working method: Continuous rounds unless otherwise stated
• Main technique: Amigurumi single crochet
• Finished position: Seated garden duck

Materials

• Light worsted or DK-weight cotton yarn in cream
• Light worsted or DK-weight yarn in orange
• Dark forest green yarn
• Olive green yarn
• Muted coral yarn
• Mint or pale aqua yarn
• Light tan yarn
• Dark beige or taupe yarn
• Purple yarn
• Yellow yarn
• Black yarn
• White yarn
• Small amounts of light green, dark green, and brown yarn
• 2.5 mm crochet hook for the duck and accessories
• 2.25 mm crochet hook for flowers and facial details
• 3.0 mm crochet hook for the vest, shorts, and hat
• 12 mm black safety eyes
• Polyester fiberfill
• Yarn needle
• Stitch markers
• Scissors
• Straight pins
• Optional thin plastic canvas for the sandal soles
• Optional flexible craft wire for the glasses
• Optional fabric glue for securing very small mushroom spots

Gauge

Gauge is not critical for this amigurumi project, but the stitches must remain tight enough to prevent the stuffing from showing. A useful reference gauge is approximately 22 single crochet stitches and 24 rounds measuring 4 inches.

Use a smaller hook whenever gaps appear between the stitches. Use the same yarn thickness for all body pieces so the final proportions remain balanced.

Abbreviations

• MR: Magic ring
• ch: Chain
• sc: Single crochet
• hdc: Half double crochet
• dc: Double crochet
• sl st: Slip stitch
• inc: Work 2 sc in the same stitch
• dec: Invisible single crochet decrease
• BLO: Back loop only
• FLO: Front loop only
• FO: Fasten off

Important Pattern Notes

• Place a stitch marker in the first stitch of every continuous round.
• Stuff each body piece gradually rather than waiting until the final round.
• Keep the head firm around the cheeks, eyes, and bill area.
• Keep the neck very firmly stuffed so it can support the oversized head.
• Do not overstuff the arms, knees, ankles, or bill.
• Complete the shorts before permanently attaching the legs.
• Complete the vest before attaching the arms to the body.
• Check the placement of every accessory with pins before sewing.

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Duck Head

Use cream yarn and the 2.5 mm hook. The head begins at the crown and finishes with a 24-stitch neck opening.

1. Round 1: Work 6 sc in an MR. 6 stitches.
2. Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. 12 stitches.
3. Round 3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 18 stitches.
4. Round 4: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. 24 stitches.
5. Round 5: Repeat 3 sc, inc around. 30 stitches.
6. Round 6: Repeat 4 sc, inc around. 36 stitches.
7. Round 7: Repeat 5 sc, inc around. 42 stitches.
8. Round 8: Repeat 6 sc, inc around. 48 stitches.
9. Round 9: Repeat 7 sc, inc around. 54 stitches.
10. Round 10: Repeat 8 sc, inc around. 60 stitches.
11. Round 11: Repeat 9 sc, inc around. 66 stitches.
12. Round 12: Repeat 10 sc, inc around. 72 stitches.
13. Rounds 13 to 23: Sc in each stitch around. 72 stitches.
14. Round 24: Repeat 10 sc, dec around. 66 stitches.
15. Round 25: Sc in each stitch around. 66 stitches.
16. Round 26: Repeat 9 sc, dec around. 60 stitches.
17. Round 27: Sc in each stitch around. 60 stitches.
18. Round 28: Repeat 8 sc, dec around. 54 stitches.
19. Round 29: Repeat 7 sc, dec around. 48 stitches.
20. Round 30: Repeat 6 sc, dec around. 42 stitches.
21. Round 31: Repeat 5 sc, dec around. 36 stitches.

Insert the safety eyes between Rounds 20 and 21. Position them 13 visible stitches apart. The oversized glasses will surround the eyes, but accurate eye spacing remains important.

Begin stuffing the head. Place extra stuffing behind the eyes and on both sides of the lower face to form the rounded duck cheeks.

1. Round 32: Repeat 4 sc, dec around. 30 stitches.
2. Round 33: Repeat 3 sc, dec around. 24 stitches.

Add enough stuffing to create a smooth oval head. Do not close the opening. Leave a long yarn tail for attaching the neck.

Cheek Shaping

Thread a long strand of cream yarn through the head. Enter behind the future left glasses frame, pass beneath the stuffing, and exit beside the left lower cheek. Reinsert one stitch away and return to the starting point.

Pull gently to round the cheek. Repeat on the right side. Make only a subtle indentation so the face remains soft and wide rather than sharply sculpted.

Orange Duck Bill

Upper Bill

Use orange yarn and work in turned rows.

1. Row 1: Ch 13. Beginning in the second ch from the hook, work 12 sc. Ch 1 and turn. 12 stitches.
2. Row 2: Inc, 10 sc, inc. Ch 1 and turn. 14 stitches.
3. Row 3: Sc across. Ch 1 and turn. 14 stitches.
4. Row 4: Inc, 12 sc, inc. Ch 1 and turn. 16 stitches.
5. Rows 5 and 6: Sc across. Ch 1 and turn. 16 stitches.
6. Row 7: Dec, 12 sc, dec. Ch 1 and turn. 14 stitches.
7. Row 8: Dec, 10 sc, dec. 12 stitches.

FO and leave a sewing tail.

Lower Bill

1. Row 1: Ch 13. Beginning in the second ch from the hook, work 12 sc. Ch 1 and turn.
2. Rows 2 to 5: Sc across. Ch 1 and turn. 12 stitches.
3. Row 6: Dec, 8 sc, dec. 10 stitches.

FO and leave a long tail. Place the upper and lower bill pieces together with their starting edges aligned.

Using orange yarn, sc through both layers along the sides and front edge. Leave the straight back edge open. Add a very thin layer of stuffing, keeping the bill flat.

Sew the bill between Head Rounds 22 and 28. Center it directly beneath the eyes. The upper edge should sit approximately two rounds below the eyes.

Embroider two small nostrils on the upper bill with dark orange or brown yarn. Place them four stitches apart.

Eyebrows and Eye Highlights

Use one strand of black yarn to embroider gently arched eyebrows above the eyes. Position each eyebrow between Head Rounds 17 and 18.

The inner eyebrow ends should sit slightly higher than the outer ends, creating the curious expression visible in the finished duck.

Add one tiny white yarn highlight to the upper outer portion of each black safety eye. Secure all yarn ends inside the head.

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Head Feather Tuft

Cut twelve cream yarn strands measuring approximately 4 inches each. Fold one strand in half and pull the folded center through a stitch at the crown.

Pass the two loose ends through the loop and tighten. Attach the remaining strands across a small two-round area at the top center of the head.

Trim the tuft so the center strands measure about 2 inches and the outer strands measure slightly shorter. Separate the yarn plies with a needle for a soft feathered appearance.

Neck

Use cream yarn. Work firmly so the neck remains supportive.

1. Round 1: Work 24 sc in an MR, or ch 24 and join carefully without twisting. 24 stitches.
2. Rounds 2 to 15: Sc in each stitch around. 24 stitches.

FO with a long sewing tail. Stuff the neck very firmly from bottom to top. The finished neck should measure approximately 4 inches long.

Main Body

Use cream yarn. Begin at the lower body and work upward.

1. Round 1: Work 6 sc in an MR. 6 stitches.
2. Round 2: Inc around. 12 stitches.
3. Round 3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 18 stitches.
4. Round 4: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. 24 stitches.
5. Round 5: Repeat 3 sc, inc around. 30 stitches.
6. Round 6: Repeat 4 sc, inc around. 36 stitches.
7. Round 7: Repeat 5 sc, inc around. 42 stitches.
8. Round 8: Repeat 6 sc, inc around. 48 stitches.
9. Rounds 9 to 15: Sc around. 48 stitches.
10. Round 16: Repeat 6 sc, dec around. 42 stitches.
11. Rounds 17 to 22: Sc around. 42 stitches.
12. Round 23: Repeat 5 sc, dec around. 36 stitches.
13. Rounds 24 to 28: Sc around. 36 stitches.
14. Round 29: Repeat 4 sc, dec around. 30 stitches.
15. Rounds 30 to 33: Sc around. 30 stitches.
16. Round 34: Repeat 3 sc, dec around. 24 stitches.

Stuff the body firmly at the lower center and more lightly around the upper chest. FO with a long sewing tail.

Arms

Make two with cream yarn. Begin at the rounded hands.

1. Round 1: Work 6 sc in an MR. 6 stitches.
2. Round 2: Inc around. 12 stitches.
3. Round 3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 18 stitches.
4. Rounds 4 to 8: Sc around. 18 stitches.
5. Round 9: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. 24 stitches.
6. Rounds 10 to 22: Sc around. 24 stitches.
7. Round 23: Repeat 2 sc, dec around. 18 stitches.
8. Rounds 24 to 27: Sc around. 18 stitches.

Stuff the hand and lower arm firmly. Stuff the upper arm lightly so it can rest naturally beside the seated body.

Flatten the final round and sc through both layers with 9 sc. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Legs and Feet

Make two. Begin at the toe and work toward the upper thigh. Use cream yarn first.

1. Round 1: Ch 8. Beginning in the second ch from the hook, work 6 sc, 3 sc in the last ch, 5 sc along the opposite side, and 2 sc in the first ch. 16 stitches.
2. Round 2: Inc, 5 sc, inc in each of the next 3 stitches, 5 sc, inc in each of the final 2 stitches. 22 stitches.
3. Round 3: Repeat 1 sc, inc once, 5 sc, repeat 1 sc, inc three times, 5 sc, repeat 1 sc, inc twice. 28 stitches.
4. Round 4: BLO sc around. 28 stitches.
5. Rounds 5 and 6: Sc around. 28 stitches.
6. Round 7: 8 sc, 6 dec, 8 sc. 22 stitches.
7. Round 8: 7 sc, 4 dec, 7 sc. 18 stitches.
8. Rounds 9 to 28: Sc around. 18 stitches.

Stuff the foot firmly, especially around the toe. Stuff the ankle and lower leg evenly but not excessively.

Change to olive yarn for the upper shorts-covered thigh.

1. Round 29: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. 24 stitches.
2. Round 30: Repeat 3 sc, inc around. 30 stitches.
3. Rounds 31 to 37: Sc around. 30 stitches.

Stuff the upper thigh lightly. Flatten the final round with the toe facing forward and sc through both layers with 15 sc. FO with a long sewing tail.

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Olive Garden Shorts

Use olive yarn and the 3.0 mm hook. The shorts are crocheted separately and pulled over the body before the legs are attached.

1. Round 1: Ch 49. Join with a sl st to form a ring. Ch 1 and work 48 sc around. 48 stitches.
2. Rounds 2 to 5: Sc around. 48 stitches.

Mark the first 24 stitches for the first leg opening and the remaining 24 stitches for the second leg opening.

First Shorts Leg

1. Round 1: Sc in the first 24 stitches and join to the first stitch of this section. 24 stitches.
2. Round 2: Repeat 3 sc, inc around. 30 stitches.
3. Rounds 3 to 7: Sc around. 30 stitches.
4. Round 8: Repeat 3 sc, dec around. 24 stitches.

FO.

Second Shorts Leg

Join olive yarn to the first unworked stitch of the second 24-stitch section.

1. Round 1: Sc around the remaining 24 stitches. 24 stitches.
2. Round 2: Repeat 3 sc, inc around. 30 stitches.
3. Rounds 3 to 7: Sc around. 30 stitches.
4. Round 8: Repeat 3 sc, dec around. 24 stitches.

FO. Sew the small opening between the two shorts legs closed with olive yarn.

Pull the shorts over the bottom half of the body. The waistband should rest immediately beneath the cream belly section.

Chevron Garden Vest

Use forest green and muted coral yarn with the 3.0 mm hook. Carry the unused yarn loosely along the wrong side without pulling.

Lower Vest Body

1. Round 1: With forest green, ch 49 and join without twisting. Ch 1 and sc around. 48 stitches.
2. Round 2: With forest green, sc around. 48 stitches.
3. Round 3: Repeat 2 coral sc and 10 green sc four times. 48 stitches.
4. Round 4: Repeat 1 green sc, 2 coral sc, and 9 green sc four times. 48 stitches.
5. Round 5: Repeat 2 green sc, 2 coral sc, and 8 green sc four times. 48 stitches.
6. Round 6: Repeat 3 green sc, 2 coral sc, and 7 green sc four times. 48 stitches.
7. Round 7: Repeat 4 green sc, 2 coral sc, and 6 green sc four times. 48 stitches.
8. Round 8: Repeat 5 green sc, 2 coral sc, and 5 green sc four times. 48 stitches.
9. Round 9: Repeat 4 green sc, 2 coral sc, and 6 green sc four times. 48 stitches.
10. Round 10: Repeat 3 green sc, 2 coral sc, and 7 green sc four times. 48 stitches.
11. Round 11: Repeat 2 green sc, 2 coral sc, and 8 green sc four times. 48 stitches.
12. Round 12: Repeat 1 green sc, 2 coral sc, and 9 green sc four times. 48 stitches.
13. Round 13: Repeat 2 coral sc and 10 green sc four times. 48 stitches.
14. Rounds 14 and 15: With forest green, sc around. 48 stitches.

Front Upper Vest

Work across the next 24 stitches only. Turn after each row.

1. Row 16: With forest green, dec, 20 sc, dec. Ch 1 and turn. 22 stitches.
2. Row 17: With coral, sc across. Ch 1 and turn. 22 stitches.
3. Row 18: With forest green, dec, 18 sc, dec. Ch 1 and turn. 20 stitches.
4. Row 19: With forest green, sc across. Ch 1 and turn. 20 stitches.
5. Row 20: With coral, sc across. Ch 1 and turn. 20 stitches.
6. Row 21: With forest green, sc across. 20 stitches.

Front Left Shoulder

1. Rows 22 to 25: Join forest green to the first stitch. Ch 1 and sc in the first 6 stitches. Turn after each row. 6 stitches.

Front Right Shoulder

1. Rows 22 to 25: Join forest green to the final 6 stitches. Ch 1 and sc across. Turn after each row. 6 stitches.

Back Upper Vest

Join forest green to the remaining 24 stitches of Round 15.

1. Row 16: Dec, 20 sc, dec. Ch 1 and turn. 22 stitches.
2. Row 17: With coral, sc across. Ch 1 and turn. 22 stitches.
3. Row 18: With forest green, dec, 18 sc, dec. Ch 1 and turn. 20 stitches.
4. Rows 19 to 23: Sc across with forest green. Ch 1 and turn. 20 stitches.

Back Shoulder Sections

Work 6 sc across the first side for two rows. FO. Join yarn to the final 6 stitches and work two rows of 6 sc.

Sew each front shoulder to the corresponding back shoulder. Leave the center neckline open.

Join forest green yarn to one armhole edge and work one round of evenly spaced sc. Repeat around the second armhole and neckline.

Place the vest over the body before attaching the neck and arms. The bottom vest edge should rest slightly above the shorts waistband.

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Oversized Mint Glasses

The glasses consist of two large rounded-square frames, one center bridge, and two short side arms. Use mint yarn and the 2.25 mm hook.

Frame Cord

Make two cords. For each cord, ch 54. Beginning in the second ch from the hook, sl st loosely in every ch. FO with a long sewing tail.

Optional craft wire may be placed beside the chain before completing the slip stitches. Cover the wire completely and fold both wire ends inward.

Bend each cord into a rounded square measuring approximately 3 inches wide and 2.75 inches tall. Overlap the cord ends by two stitches and sew securely.

Center Bridge

Ch 9 with mint yarn. Beginning in the second ch, sl st across all 8 chains. FO with a long tail.

Place the two frames approximately 0.75 inch apart. Sew the bridge between the inner sides of the frames at eye level.

Glasses Side Arms

Make two. Ch 18 and sl st back across 17 chains. Sew one arm to each outer upper corner of the glasses.

Position the glasses so the bridge rests above the bill. Sew the side arms to the head near Rounds 20 to 22. Add several hidden stitches beneath the bridge to prevent movement.

Purple Glasses Flowers

Make two with purple yarn and the 2.25 mm hook.

1. Round 1: Work 5 sc in an MR. Join with a sl st.
2. Round 2: Repeat ch 2, 2 dc in the same stitch, ch 2, and sl st in the same stitch around all 5 stitches.

FO. Use yellow yarn to make two or three small stitches through the center.

Sew one flower to the upper outer corner of the left frame. Sew the second flower to the lower outer corner of the right frame.

Crossbody Mushroom Bag

Front Panel

Use light tan yarn.

1. Row 1: Ch 19. Beginning in the second ch, sc across. Ch 1 and turn. 18 stitches.
2. Rows 2 to 18: Sc across. Ch 1 and turn. 18 stitches.

FO.

Back Panel and Flap

1. Row 1: Ch 19. Beginning in the second ch, sc across. Ch 1 and turn. 18 stitches.
2. Rows 2 to 18: Sc across. Ch 1 and turn. 18 stitches.
3. Rows 19 to 23: Sc across. Ch 1 and turn. 18 stitches.
4. Row 24: Dec, 14 sc, dec. Ch 1 and turn. 16 stitches.
5. Row 25: Dec, 12 sc, dec. Ch 1 and turn. 14 stitches.
6. Row 26: Dec, 10 sc, dec. 12 stitches.

FO.

Bag Gusset

1. Row 1: Ch 6. Beginning in the second ch, sc across. Ch 1 and turn. 5 stitches.
2. Rows 2 to 52: Sc across. Ch 1 and turn. 5 stitches.

Pin the gusset around one side, the bottom, and the opposite side of the front panel. Sew using tan yarn.

Attach the back panel to the remaining gusset edge. Leave the flap free above the bag opening.

Bag Strap

With light tan yarn, ch 115. Beginning in the second ch, sl st in each chain. FO with a long tail.

Sew one strap end to each upper side of the bag. Place the strap diagonally from the duck’s right shoulder to the left hip.

Mushroom Applique

Mushroom Stem

Use cream yarn.

1. Row 1: Ch 5. Beginning in the second ch, sc across. Ch 1 and turn. 4 stitches.
2. Rows 2 to 5: Sc across. Ch 1 and turn. 4 stitches.
3. Row 6: Inc, 2 sc, inc. 6 stitches.

FO.

Mushroom Cap

Use muted coral yarn and work in turned semicircle rows.

1. Row 1: Work 6 hdc in an MR. Ch 2 and turn. 6 stitches.
2. Row 2: Work 2 hdc in each stitch. Ch 2 and turn. 12 stitches.
3. Row 3: Repeat 1 hdc, 2 hdc in the next stitch across. 18 stitches.
4. Row 4: Sc evenly across the straight lower edge. 18 stitches.

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FO. Sew the cap over the top of the stem. Add five small white French knots or tiny embroidered circles to the cap.

Sew one complete mushroom applique to the lower left area of the bag flap.

Garden Sun Hat

Use muted coral yarn and the 3.0 mm hook. Begin at the crown.

1. Round 1: Work 6 sc in an MR. 6 stitches.
2. Round 2: Inc around. 12 stitches.
3. Round 3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 18 stitches.
4. Round 4: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. 24 stitches.
5. Round 5: Repeat 3 sc, inc around. 30 stitches.
6. Round 6: Repeat 4 sc, inc around. 36 stitches.
7. Round 7: Repeat 5 sc, inc around. 42 stitches.
8. Round 8: Repeat 6 sc, inc around. 48 stitches.
9. Round 9: Repeat 7 sc, inc around. 54 stitches.
10. Round 10: Repeat 8 sc, inc around. 60 stitches.
11. Round 11: Repeat 9 sc, inc around. 66 stitches.
12. Round 12: Repeat 10 sc, inc around. 72 stitches.
13. Rounds 13 to 22: Sc around. 72 stitches.

Green Hat Band

Change to forest green.

1. Rounds 23 to 26: Sc around. 72 stitches.

Coral Hat Brim

Change back to muted coral.

1. Round 27: FLO repeat 11 sc, inc around. 78 stitches.
2. Round 28: Repeat 12 sc, inc around. 84 stitches.
3. Round 29: Sc around. 84 stitches.
4. Round 30: Repeat 13 sc, inc around. 90 stitches.
5. Round 31: Sc around. 90 stitches.
6. Round 32: Repeat 14 sc, inc around. 96 stitches.
7. Rounds 33 and 34: Sc around. 96 stitches.

FO and weave in the end. Block the brim flat with gentle steam held above the yarn. Do not press the iron directly against the crochet fabric.

Make a second mushroom applique using the previous instructions. Sew it to the green hat band slightly right of center.

Garden Sandals

Sandal Soles

Make four sole pieces with dark beige yarn. Two pieces are joined for each sandal.

1. Round 1: Ch 12. Beginning in the second ch, work 10 sc, 3 sc in the final ch, 9 sc down the opposite side, and 2 sc in the first ch. 24 stitches.
2. Round 2: Inc, 9 sc, inc in each of the next 3 stitches, 9 sc, and inc in each of the final 2 stitches. 30 stitches.
3. Round 3: Repeat 1 sc, inc once, 9 sc, repeat 1 sc, inc three times, 9 sc, repeat 1 sc, inc twice. 36 stitches.

FO after completing each sole piece.

Place two sole pieces together. Optional plastic canvas may be cut slightly smaller than the sole and inserted between the layers.

Join the two layers with dark beige yarn by working 36 sc through both layers. Repeat for the second sandal.

Coral Toe Straps

Make two. Ch 20. Beginning in the second ch, sl st across 19 stitches. FO with long tails.

Sew one end of the strap to the outer side of the sole at Round 2. Curve it over the toe and sew the opposite end to the inner side.

Crossed Green Straps

Make four. Ch 25. Beginning in the second ch, sl st across 24 stitches. FO with long tails.

Attach two straps to each sandal. Sew the first strap diagonally from the inner front edge to the outer rear edge.

Sew the second strap from the outer front edge to the inner rear edge, crossing over the first strap at the center of the foot.

Coral Ankle Straps

Make two. Ch 29. Beginning in the second ch, sc across 28 stitches. FO with long tails.

Wrap one strap around each ankle immediately above the heel. Sew both ends to the rear edge of the sandal.

Sandal Side Buttons

Make two small green circles.

1. Round 1: Work 6 sc in an MR.
2. Round 2: Inc around. 12 stitches.

FO. Sew one circle to the outer side of each ankle strap. Embroider four small button holes with brown yarn.

Coral Sandal Flowers

Make two using coral yarn.

1. Round 1: Work 5 sc in an MR.
2. Round 2: Repeat ch 2, 2 hdc in the same stitch, ch 2, and sl st in the same stitch around.

Add a yellow center. Sew one flower near the outside front edge of each sandal.

Small Bee on the Duck’s Head

Use yellow and black yarn with the 2.25 mm hook.

1. Round 1: With yellow, work 6 sc in an MR. 6 stitches.
2. Round 2: Inc around. 12 stitches.
3. Round 3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 18 stitches.
4. Rounds 4 and 5: With yellow, sc around. 18 stitches.
5. Round 6: Change to black and sc around. 18 stitches.
6. Round 7: Change to yellow and sc around. 18 stitches.
7. Round 8: Change to black and sc around. 18 stitches.
8. Round 9: Change to yellow and sc around. 18 stitches.
9. Round 10: Repeat 1 sc, dec around. 12 stitches.

Stuff lightly.

1. Round 11: Dec around. 6 stitches.

FO and close the opening. Embroider two black eyes and a small curved mouth on the yellow front section.

Bee Wings

Make two with white yarn.

1. Round 1: Ch 6. Beginning in the second ch, work 2 sc, 2 hdc, 5 dc in the final ch, 2 hdc down the opposite side, and 2 sc. Join with a sl st.

FO. Pin both wings to the bee’s upper back so they angle upward. Sew securely.

Position the bee on the upper right side of the duck’s head near the feather tuft. Sew the lower body to the head with several small hidden stitches.

Miniature Garden Caterpillar

The caterpillar is displayed beside the duck on the open book. Create five small stuffed segments.

Body Segments

Make four segments, alternating yellow and muted green.

1. Round 1: Work 6 sc in an MR.
2. Round 2: Inc around. 12 stitches.
3. Rounds 3 and 4: Sc around. 12 stitches.
4. Round 5: Dec around. 6 stitches.

Stuff lightly and close each segment.

Caterpillar Head

Use light green yarn.

1. Round 1: Work 6 sc in an MR.
2. Round 2: Inc around. 12 stitches.
3. Round 3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 18 stitches.
4. Rounds 4 and 5: Sc around. 18 stitches.
5. Round 6: Repeat 1 sc, dec around. 12 stitches.
6. Round 7: Dec around. 6 stitches.

Stuff and close. Embroider two black eyes and a tiny curved mouth.

Sew the head and four body segments into a gently curved line. Use brown yarn to embroider two antennae. Add one small knot at the tip of each antenna.

Miniature Open Book

Book Cover

Use pale green or taupe yarn.

1. Row 1: Ch 18. Beginning in the second ch, sc across. Ch 1 and turn. 17 stitches.
2. Rows 2 to 10: Sc across. Ch 1 and turn. 17 stitches.

FO.

Book Pages

Make two with white or cream yarn.

1. Row 1: Ch 16. Beginning in the second ch, sc across. Ch 1 and turn. 15 stitches.
2. Rows 2 to 8: Sc across. Ch 1 and turn. 15 stitches.

FO. Stack the two page rectangles on the cover. Fold all layers in half and sew down the center fold.

Open the book and tack the outer page corners to the cover. Embroider several short brown lines on the pages to represent writing.

Place the caterpillar across the open pages and sew two body segments to the book so it remains in position.

Optional Small Green Waist Button Detail

To reproduce the small decorative side accents visible near the shorts and sandals, make two additional 12-stitch green circles following the sandal button instructions.

Sew them to the outer thigh area of the shorts. Add four small brown stitches to each circle to create the appearance of sewn wooden buttons.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

1. Pull the finished shorts over the lower body and center the waistband.
2. Pull the vest over the upper body with the chevron pattern centered at the front.
3. Sew the neck to the 24-stitch opening at the top of the body.
4. Sew the head opening to the top of the neck with cream yarn.
5. Check that the bill points directly forward before tightening the final head stitches.
6. Sew the arms beneath the vest armholes between Body Rounds 27 and 31.
7. Angle the arms downward approximately 35 degrees.
8. Sew the flattened thigh edges to the lower front of the body.
9. Position the legs approximately 2 inches apart.
10. Angle the thighs forward so the duck remains naturally seated.
11. Secure each thigh to the shorts with several hidden olive stitches.
12. Attach the sandals to the feet with dark beige yarn.
13. Sew the bag strap diagonally across the vest.
14. Tack the bag body to the left hip with two hidden stitches.
15. Sew the glasses securely around the eyes.
16. Add the two purple glasses flowers.
17. Attach the bee beside the top feather tuft.
18. Place the finished hat, caterpillar, and book beside the seated duck.

After assembly, inspect the face from the front, both sides, and above. Adjust the glasses so each eye sits near the center of its frame.

The eyebrows should remain visible above the frames. The bill must remain centered beneath the bridge and should project forward without drooping.

Care Notes

• Keep the finished duck away from direct sunlight for extended periods.
• Do not machine wash accessories containing wire or plastic canvas.
• Reshape the glasses, hat brim, and sandals after cleaning.
• Store the removable hat flat to prevent the brim from curling.
• Keep small accessories away from babies and unsupervised young children.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The head is firmly supported by the neck.
• The eyes are evenly spaced inside the glasses.
• The bill is centered and lightly stuffed.
• The vest chevron design is centered at the front.
• The shorts sit evenly around the waist.
• Both legs hang at equal lengths.
• The sandals face forward and remain level.
• The bag rests at the left hip.
• The mushroom appliques are securely attached.
• The bee, flowers, buttons, and caterpillar cannot be pulled loose.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

For routine care, remove loose dust with a soft clean brush. Brush in the direction of the crochet stitches and use very light pressure around the glasses flowers, bee wings, mushroom spots, and caterpillar antennae.

For spot cleaning, dampen a white cloth with cool water and a small amount of mild detergent. Blot the affected area without rubbing. Use a second damp cloth to remove soap residue.

When deeper cleaning is necessary, remove the hat, book, and unattached accessories. Hand wash the main doll briefly in cool water. Do not twist, wring, or stretch the fabric.

Press the duck gently between clean towels to remove moisture. Reshape the head, cheeks, bill, neck, arms, legs, vest, shorts, and sandals while damp.

Allow every piece to air dry completely on a flat towel. Keep the project away from direct heat, tumble dryers, hair dryers, and strong sunlight.

Store the duck in a dry, ventilated space. Place acid-free tissue around the glasses and hat brim when storing for long periods so the crocheted shapes remain smooth and correctly positioned.