Crochet Tutorial: Mallard Duck in Daisy Overalls – Free Crochet Pattern

This cheerful mallard duck crochet doll has a round green head, bright yellow-orange beak, glossy black eyes, slim brown wings, orange legs, and daisy-covered blue overalls. The outfit includes a red neckerchief, cream shirt panels, front buttons, a small crossbody satchel, flower sandals, a daisy flower crown with two tiny bees, and matching picnic accessories inspired by the image.

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Pattern Overview

This pattern creates a seated or standing decorative amigurumi mallard duck with a garden-picnic style outfit. The finished duck has a large rounded head, slightly tapered neck, smaller body hidden under blue daisy overalls, long dangling legs, orange webbed feet, and brown side wings.

The overall look should be soft, firm, and symmetrical. The head is intentionally oversized compared with the body, matching the cute handmade figure in the image. The blue overalls should sit high at the chest, with wide shorts legs, visible straps, cream side shirt panels, and scattered white daisies.

Finished Size

• Duck height: about 10.5 to 11.5 inches from flower crown to sandal sole.
• Head width: about 4.5 inches across the widest cheeks.
• Body with overalls: about 5 inches tall from neck to shorts hem.
• Leg length: about 3 inches from shorts hem to foot.
• Satchel: about 2 inches tall and 1.75 inches wide.
• Hat accessory: about 3.5 inches wide if you make the optional matching blue daisy hat.

Skill Level

Intermediate beginner to intermediate. The pattern uses simple amigurumi shaping, color changes, surface crochet, small floral appliqués, and careful assembly. A confident beginner can complete it by working slowly and using stitch markers.

Materials

• Worsted weight cotton or cotton-blend yarn in emerald green for the mallard head and neck.
• Worsted weight yarn in golden yellow-orange for the beak, legs, feet, and sandals base.
• Worsted weight yarn in medium blue for the overalls, bag, straps, and optional hat.
• Worsted weight yarn in cream or beige for the shirt front and side panels.
• Worsted weight yarn in warm brown for the wings.
• Worsted weight yarn in red for the neckerchief.
• Small amounts of white and yellow yarn for daisies.
• Small amounts of black and golden yellow yarn for the bees.
• Small amount of pale pink yarn for one tiny flower on the head if desired.
• Small amount of green yarn in a slightly darker or matching shade for head leaves and vines.
• 3.0 mm crochet hook for the main doll.
• 2.5 mm crochet hook for flowers, bees, bag strap, and small details.
• Two 10 mm black safety eyes or glossy black buttons.
• Two small cream buttons for the front overall straps.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Yarn needle.
• Stitch markers.
• Scissors.
• Optional: pins for positioning pieces before sewing.

Gauge

Gauge is important for a firm amigurumi shape. With a 3.0 mm hook and worsted yarn, 6 single crochet stitches and 7 rounds should measure about 1 inch. Your stitches should be tight enough that stuffing does not show through.

If your fabric has gaps, use a smaller hook. If your doll becomes too stiff to shape, loosen your tension slightly or move up by 0.25 mm. Keep the same tension across the duck, outfit, and accessories so the proportions stay consistent.

Abbreviations Used

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

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Important Construction Notes

• Work most amigurumi pieces in continuous rounds unless the pattern says otherwise.
• Use a stitch marker in the first stitch of every round.
• Stuff the head firmly, but do not overstuff the beak or flowers.
• The duck has a large head and a smaller body, so the neck must be sewn securely.
• The overalls are crocheted as a separate garment-like shell around the body shape.
• The arms in the image read as brown duck wings hanging along the sides.
• The sandals are layered: orange webbed foot first, then peach-orange straps over the top.
• The flower crown, bees, daisies, bag, and optional picnic pieces are sewn on after the main doll is complete.

Main Head in Green

The head is a large, rounded mallard shape with soft cheek fullness. It is wider through the lower face and gently narrows near the top. Stuff firmly as you go, shaping the cheeks with your fingers.

Green Head

1. Rnd 1: With green yarn, make 6 sc in MR. Pull tight. 6 sts
2. Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat 6 times. 18 sts
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc, repeat 6 times. 24 sts
5. Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc, repeat 6 times. 30 sts
6. Rnd 6: Sc 4, inc, repeat 6 times. 36 sts
7. Rnd 7: Sc 5, inc, repeat 6 times. 42 sts
8. Rnd 8: Sc 6, inc, repeat 6 times. 48 sts
9. Rnd 9: Sc 7, inc, repeat 6 times. 54 sts
10. Rnd 10: Sc 8, inc, repeat 6 times. 60 sts
11. Rnd 11: Sc 9, inc, repeat 6 times. 66 sts
12. Rnd 12: Sc 10, inc, repeat 6 times. 72 sts
13. Rnds 13-20: Sc in each st around. 72 sts for 8 rounds
14. Rnd 21: Sc 16, inc, sc 18, inc, sc 18, inc, sc 17. 75 sts
15. Rnd 22: Sc in each st around. 75 sts
16. Rnd 23: Sc 16, dec, sc 18, dec, sc 18, dec, sc 15. 72 sts
17. Rnd 24: Sc 10, dec, repeat 6 times. 66 sts
18. Rnd 25: Sc 9, dec, repeat 6 times. 60 sts
19. Rnd 26: Sc 8, dec, repeat 6 times. 54 sts
20. Rnd 27: Sc 7, dec, repeat 6 times. 48 sts
21. Rnd 28: Sc 6, dec, repeat 6 times. 42 sts
22. Rnd 29: Sc 5, dec, repeat 6 times. 36 sts
23. Rnd 30: Sc 4, dec, repeat 6 times. 30 sts
24. Rnd 31: Sc 3, dec, repeat 6 times. 24 sts

Pause before closing. Insert the safety eyes between Rnds 18 and 19, about 13 stitches apart across the front. The eyes should sit slightly above the beak line and wide enough to give the duck a sweet round face.

1. Rnd 32: Sc 2, dec, repeat 6 times. 18 sts
2. Rnd 33: Sc 1, dec, repeat 6 times. 12 sts

Stuff the head very firmly. Use extra stuffing in the cheeks and forehead. Leave the final 12 stitches open for joining to the neck. FO with a long tail if you prefer to close later, or continue directly into the neck section.

Neck and Upper Green Chest

The neck is short and visible below the head, just above the red bandana. It should be narrower than the head but strong enough to support it.

1. Rnd 1: Attach green yarn to the open 12 stitches at the bottom of the head. Sc in each st around. 12 sts
2. Rnd 2: Sc 1, inc, repeat 6 times. 18 sts
3. Rnds 3-5: Sc in each st around. 18 sts
4. Rnd 6: Sc 2, inc, repeat 6 times. 24 sts
5. Rnd 7: Sc in each st around. 24 sts

Stuff the neck firmly. FO with a long tail for sewing to the body. The neck should tuck slightly into the top of the cream shirt and blue overalls.

Yellow-Orange Beak

The beak in the image is rounded, protruding, and slightly triangular with a smooth upper curve. It is placed centered between the eyes and projects forward from the face.

Upper Beak

1. Rnd 1: With yellow-orange yarn, ch 6. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 4, 3 sc in last ch. Work along other side of chain, sc 3, inc in last st. 12 sts
2. Rnd 2: Inc, sc 3, inc in next 3 sts, sc 3, inc in next 2 sts. 18 sts
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, sc 4, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 4, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. 24 sts
4. Rnd 4: Sc in each st around. 24 sts
5. Rnd 5: Sc 2, dec, repeat 6 times. 18 sts
6. Rnd 6: Sc in each st around. 18 sts

Lightly stuff the beak so it is rounded but not bulky. Flatten the back opening slightly. FO with a long tail.

Lower Beak Ridge

1. Row 1: With yellow-orange yarn, ch 8. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 7. 7 sts
2. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 3, dec. 5 sts
3. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 1, dec. 3 sts
4. Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc 3. FO, leaving a long tail.

Sew this small ridge under the upper beak after attaching the main beak to the face. It creates the subtle lower bill shape visible in the image.

Beak Placement

• Pin the beak between Rnds 20 and 25 of the head.
• The top edge should sit about 2 rounds below the eyes.
• The widest part should point horizontally across the face.
• Sew around the beak using small stitches, adding a tiny bit of stuffing before the final seam closes.
• Sew the lower ridge under the beak, centered, from cheek to cheek.

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Body Base

The body is mostly hidden by the outfit, but it needs a firm oval base to hold the overalls, wings, neck, and legs. Use cream yarn for the upper shirt area, because cream is visible at the sides.

1. Rnd 1: With cream yarn, make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat 6 times. 18 sts
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc, repeat 6 times. 24 sts
5. Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc, repeat 6 times. 30 sts
6. Rnd 6: Sc 4, inc, repeat 6 times. 36 sts
7. Rnd 7: Sc 5, inc, repeat 6 times. 42 sts
8. Rnds 8-13: Sc in each st around. 42 sts for 6 rounds
9. Rnd 14: Sc 5, dec, repeat 6 times. 36 sts
10. Rnd 15: Sc in each st around. 36 sts
11. Rnd 16: Change to blue yarn, working BLO, sc in each st around. 36 sts
12. Rnds 17-22: Sc in each st around with blue. 36 sts for 6 rounds
13. Rnd 23: Sc 4, dec, repeat 6 times. 30 sts
14. Rnd 24: Sc 3, dec, repeat 6 times. 24 sts

Stuff the body firmly, keeping the top narrower and the lower section rounded. FO, leaving a long tail. The blue lower body will blend into the overalls.

Blue Daisy Overalls

The overalls are the focal garment. They are medium blue, textured, slightly loose, and shaped like high-waisted shorts with a bib. The legs flare slightly at the bottom, matching the wide shorts in the image.

Overall Waist and Shorts Shell

1. Rnd 1: With blue yarn, ch 42. Join with sl st to form a ring, being careful not to twist. Sc in each ch around. 42 sts
2. Rnd 2: Sc in each st around. 42 sts
3. Rnd 3: Sc 6, inc, repeat 6 times. 48 sts
4. Rnds 4-7: Sc in each st around. 48 sts for 4 rounds
5. Rnd 8: Sc 7, inc, repeat 6 times. 54 sts
6. Rnds 9-12: Sc in each st around. 54 sts for 4 rounds

Place the shell over the body to check fit. It should cover the lower cream body and sit under the red neckerchief. Do not sew yet.

Divide for Shorts Legs

1. Lay the overall shell flat with the beginning of the round at the back.
2. Count 27 stitches for the left leg opening and 27 stitches for the right leg opening.
3. Join the center front to the center back with 3 slip stitches through both layers to create the crotch seam.

Left Shorts Leg

1. Rnd 1: Attach blue yarn to one leg opening. Sc evenly around the 24 available stitches. 24 sts
2. Rnd 2: Sc in each st around. 24 sts
3. Rnd 3: Sc 5, inc, repeat 4 times. 28 sts
4. Rnd 4: Sc in each st around. 28 sts
5. Rnd 5: Working FLO, hdc in each st around to create a soft hem. 28 hdc
6. Rnd 6: Sl st loosely around. FO and weave in ends.

Right Shorts Leg

1. Repeat the left shorts leg instructions on the second leg opening.
2. Keep both hems even and slightly flared.
3. After both legs are finished, sew the crotch gap closed with blue yarn if needed.

Front Bib

The front bib is a rectangular panel rising from the waist to the chest. It has a lightly textured crochet surface and holds the two straps and cream buttons.

1. Row 1: Attach blue yarn at the center front waist. Sc 16 across the front. 16 sts
2. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. 16 sts
3. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc 1, hdc 1, repeat across. 16 sts
4. Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. 16 sts
5. Rows 5-8: Repeat Rows 3 and 4 twice. 16 sts each row
6. Row 9: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 12, dec. 14 sts
7. Row 10: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. 14 sts
8. Row 11: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. FO and weave in end.

Overall Straps

The straps cross from the bib upward over the shoulders. They are visible on the front and anchored with small cream buttons.

1. Strap 1: With blue yarn, ch 34. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 33. FO, leaving long tails.
2. Strap 2: Repeat for a second strap.
3. Pin each strap to the top corners of the bib.
4. Bring each strap over the shoulder toward the back waist.
5. Sew the back ends securely to the inside back of the overalls.
6. Sew a small cream button over each front strap base.

Side Cream Shirt Panels

The cream panels show under the overalls at both sides of the torso. They help copy the layered outfit in the image.

1. Panel 1 Row 1: With cream yarn, ch 11. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 10. 10 sts
2. Rows 2-8: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. 10 sts
3. Row 9: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 6, dec. 8 sts
4. Row 10: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. FO.
5. Make a second identical panel.

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Sew one cream panel to each side of the body, partly tucked under the blue overalls. The panels should be visible between the brown wings and the bib.

Red Neckerchief

The red neckerchief sits directly below the green head and above the bib. It has a triangular front point and a small tied tail on one side.

1. Row 1: With red yarn, ch 25. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 24. 24 sts
2. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 20, dec. 22 sts
3. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 18, dec. 20 sts
4. Row 4: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 16, dec. 18 sts
5. Row 5: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 14, dec. 16 sts
6. Row 6: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 12, dec. 14 sts
7. Row 7: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 10, dec. 12 sts
8. Row 8: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 8, dec. 10 sts
9. Row 9: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 6, dec. 8 sts
10. Row 10: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 4, dec. 6 sts
11. Row 11: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 2, dec. 4 sts
12. Row 12: Ch 1, turn, dec twice. 2 sts
13. Row 13: Ch 1, turn, dec. 1 st

Do not cut yarn yet. Sc evenly around the triangle edge, placing 2 sc in each corner. FO with a long tail.

Neckerchief Tie Ends

• Attach red yarn to the right back corner, ch 10, sl st back along the chain, FO.
• Attach red yarn to the left back corner, ch 8, sl st back along the chain, FO.
• Wrap around the neck and sew invisibly at the back.
• Let one tie end curve slightly outward like the small red tail visible in the image.

Brown Wings

The duck’s side pieces look like long brown wings rather than hands. They hang down from the shoulders beside the overalls and taper gently toward the bottom.

Make Two Wings

1. Rnd 1: With brown yarn, make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. Rnd 2: Sc 1, inc, repeat 3 times. 9 sts
3. Rnd 3: Sc 2, inc, repeat 3 times. 12 sts
4. Rnds 4-6: Sc in each st around. 12 sts for 3 rounds
5. Rnd 7: Sc 5, inc, sc 5, inc. 14 sts
6. Rnds 8-16: Sc in each st around. 14 sts for 9 rounds
7. Rnd 17: Sc 5, dec, sc 5, dec. 12 sts
8. Rnd 18: Sc in each st around. 12 sts
9. Rnd 19: Sc 4, dec, sc 4, dec. 10 sts
10. Rnd 20: Sc in each st around. 10 sts

Stuff very lightly only at the upper wing. Leave the lower half soft and flat. Flatten the top opening and sc through both layers across 5 stitches. FO, leaving a long tail.

Wing Placement

• Sew each wing to the upper side of the cream body, just below the neckerchief.
• The wings should angle slightly forward and hang alongside the overalls.
• The lower tips should reach near the shorts hem.
• Use small stitches and sew only the top 1 inch so the wings remain flexible.

Orange Legs

The legs are slim, long, and bright orange. They extend below the blue shorts and end in rounded webbed feet with sandals.

Make Two Legs

1. Rnd 1: With yellow-orange yarn, make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. Rnd 2: Sc 1, inc, repeat 3 times. 9 sts
3. Rnd 3: Sc 2, inc, repeat 3 times. 12 sts
4. Rnds 4-17: Sc in each st around. 12 sts for 14 rounds
5. Rnd 18: Sc 2, dec, repeat 3 times. 9 sts
6. Rnd 19: Sc in each st around. 9 sts

Stuff the legs lightly but firmly enough to hold shape. FO with a long tail. Sew the legs under the body, positioned about 8 stitches apart, so they hang straight down from the shorts.

Webbed Feet

The feet are wider than the legs and have the flat rounded shape of duck feet. They are mostly orange, with peach-orange sandal edging added later.

Make Two Feet

1. Rnd 1: With yellow-orange yarn, ch 7. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch. Work along other side, sc 4, inc in last st. 14 sts
2. Rnd 2: Inc, sc 4, inc in next 3 sts, sc 4, inc in next 2 sts. 20 sts
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, sc 5, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 5, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. 26 sts
4. Rnd 4: Sc in each st around. 26 sts
5. Rnd 5: Sc 6, hdc 1, dc 1, hdc 1, sc 8, hdc 1, dc 1, hdc 1, sc 5. 26 sts
6. Rnd 6: Sc in each st around. 26 sts
7. Rnd 7: Sc 2, dec, repeat 6 times, sc 2. 20 sts

Stuff the foot lightly, keeping the top slightly domed and the sole flat. FO with a long tail. Sew one foot to each leg, making sure both feet point forward.

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Peach-Orange Sandals

The sandals have a sole outline and a wide strap across the top of each foot. A white daisy sits on each sandal strap.

Sandal Sole Edging

1. Attach peach-orange yarn to the back heel of one foot.
2. Sl st around the outer edge of the foot, placing 2 sl sts at each front corner.
3. Work loosely so the edge does not curl.
4. FO and weave in ends.
5. Repeat for the second foot.

Top Sandal Straps

1. Strap 1: With peach-orange yarn, ch 12. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 11. FO with long tails.
2. Strap 2: Repeat for second foot.
3. Sew each strap across the top front of the foot, about 3 rounds from the toe edge.
4. Curve the strap gently so it follows the rounded foot.

Daisies for Overalls and Sandals

The image shows several white daisies with yellow centers scattered on the blue overalls, the bag, the sandals, the head crown, and the matching hat. Use the same small flower pattern for a consistent look.

Small Daisy

1. Rnd 1: With yellow yarn and 2.5 mm hook, make 6 sc in MR. Join with sl st. FO yellow. 6 sts
2. Rnd 2: Attach white yarn to any stitch. Ch 3, sl st in second ch from hook, sc in next ch, sl st into same yellow stitch.
3. Repeat the petal sequence in each of the remaining 5 yellow stitches.
4. FO with a long white tail for sewing.

How Many Daisies to Make

• Make 6 small daisies for the front overalls.
• Make 2 small daisies for the sandals.
• Make 3 small daisies for the satchel.
• Make 3 small daisies for the flower crown.
• Make 5 small daisies for the optional blue hat.

Daisy Placement on Overalls

• Sew one daisy near the lower left shorts leg.
• Sew one daisy on the lower right shorts leg.
• Sew one daisy slightly above the left hem.
• Sew one daisy near the right side seam.
• Sew one daisy on the front bib lower right area.
• Sew one daisy partly hidden near the center crotch seam.

Do not align the flowers too perfectly. The image has a handmade scattered garden look, so place them naturally across the blue overalls.

Blue Crossbody Satchel

The small blue satchel hangs from the duck’s right shoulder to the left hip area. It has a flap, a long diagonal strap, and daisy decoration.

Bag Body

1. Row 1: With blue yarn, ch 12. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 11. 11 sts
2. Rows 2-10: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. 11 sts
3. Row 11: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across, then continue around the side edge with 9 sc, across the bottom with 11 sc, and up the other side with 9 sc. Join with sl st. FO.

Bag Flap

1. Row 1: Attach blue yarn to the back top edge of the bag. Sc 11 across. 11 sts
2. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st. 11 sts
3. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 7, dec. 9 sts
4. Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st. 9 sts
5. Row 5: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 5, dec. 7 sts
6. Row 6: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st. FO.

Bag Strap

1. With blue yarn and 2.5 mm hook, ch 58.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st in each ch across. 57 sl sts
3. FO with long tails.

Sew one strap end to each upper side of the bag. Place the strap diagonally from the duck’s left shoulder to the right hip or from right shoulder to left hip, depending on your display preference. The image shows the bag sitting on the viewer’s right side of the duck.

Bag Daisies

• Sew one larger daisy near the lower center of the bag flap.
• Sew two smaller daisies along the lower bag body.
• Keep the bag flat and do not overstuff it.

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Flower Crown Leaves

The top of the duck has a green leafy crown with curled sprigs, daisies, a small pink flower, and two tiny bees. The leaves should sit across the forehead and crown, not like a full hat.

Curly Green Sprigs

1. Sprig 1: With green yarn and 2.5 mm hook, ch 12. Work 2 sc in second ch from hook and in each ch back to base. FO.
2. Sprig 2: Ch 10. Work 2 sc in each ch back to base. FO.
3. Sprig 3: Ch 14. Work 2 sc in each ch back to base. FO.
4. Sprig 4: Ch 9. Work 2 sc in each ch back to base. FO.

Small Leaves

1. Leaf 1: Ch 6. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st 1, sc 1, hdc 1, dc 1, 5 dc in last ch.
2. Work along other side of chain: dc 1, hdc 1, sc 1, sl st 1. FO.
3. Make 6 leaves total.

Pink Tiny Flower

1. With pink yarn, make 5 sc in MR. Join with sl st.
2. In each stitch, work ch 2, sc in second ch from hook, sl st into same stitch.
3. Repeat until 5 petals are formed. FO with a long tail.

Crown Arrangement

• Pin two curly sprigs at the center top of the head.
• Pin two sprigs slightly outward toward each side.
• Add 6 leaves between the curls.
• Sew 3 white daisies across the front crown line.
• Sew the pink flower slightly off center.
• Leave space near both sides for the bees.

Tiny Bees for the Head

Two small bees sit near the flower crown, one on each side. They are round yellow bodies with black stripes and small white wings.

Bee Body

1. Rnd 1: With yellow yarn and 2.5 mm hook, make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts
3. Rnd 3: Sc in each st around with yellow. 12 sts
4. Rnd 4: Change to black yarn. Sc in each st around. 12 sts
5. Rnd 5: Change to yellow yarn. Sc in each st around. 12 sts
6. Rnd 6: Change to black yarn. Sc in each st around. 12 sts
7. Rnd 7: Change to yellow yarn. Sc 1, dec, repeat 4 times. 8 sts

Stuff lightly. FO and close the opening. Make two bees.

Bee Wings

1. Wing 1: With white yarn, ch 4. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 1, hdc 1, 4 hdc in last ch. Work along other side, hdc 1, sc 1, sl st. FO.
2. Make 4 wings total.
3. Sew 2 wings to each bee, one on each side of the upper body.

Bee Placement

• Sew one bee on the duck’s upper left crown area.
• Sew one bee on the upper right crown area.
• Angle the bees outward slightly, as if resting among the flowers.
• Use tiny black stitches for simple bee eyes if desired.

Optional Blue Daisy Hat

The image includes a separate blue round hat lying beside the duck. This accessory is not worn in the main pose, but it completes the picnic scene beautifully.

Hat Dome

1. Rnd 1: With blue yarn, make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat 6 times. 18 sts
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc, repeat 6 times. 24 sts
5. Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc, repeat 6 times. 30 sts
6. Rnd 6: Sc 4, inc, repeat 6 times. 36 sts
7. Rnd 7: Sc 5, inc, repeat 6 times. 42 sts
8. Rnds 8-12: Sc in each st around. 42 sts for 5 rounds

Hat Brim

1. Rnd 13: Working FLO, sc 6, inc, repeat 6 times. 48 sts
2. Rnd 14: Sc 7, inc, repeat 6 times. 54 sts
3. Rnd 15: Sc 8, inc, repeat 6 times. 60 sts
4. Rnd 16: Sc in each st around. 60 sts
5. Rnd 17: Sl st loosely around. FO and weave in ends.

Sew 5 white daisies around the brim. Place them evenly but not rigidly, matching the relaxed handmade garden look.

Optional Honey Jars

The image shows small yellow jars with cream lids on the table. These are optional props, but they add charm to the scene and echo the bee theme.

Jar Body

1. Rnd 1: With golden yellow yarn, make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat 6 times. 18 sts
4. Rnd 4: Working BLO, sc in each st around. 18 sts
5. Rnds 5-11: Sc in each st around. 18 sts for 7 rounds
6. Rnd 12: Sc 1, dec, repeat 6 times. 12 sts
7. Stuff lightly.
8. Rnd 13: Dec around. 6 sts
9. FO and close.

Cream Jar Lid

1. Rnd 1: With cream yarn, make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat 6 times. 18 sts
4. Rnd 4: Sc in each st around. 18 sts
5. Rnd 5: Sl st around. FO with long tail.

Sew the lid to the top of the jar. For a tied look, wrap a short brown yarn strand around the neck and knot it at the side. Make two jars if you want the display to match the image more closely.

Optional Honeycomb Piece

The small yellow honeycomb prop is made from connected puff-like hexagons. It sits near the jars in the image.

Mini Hexagon

1. Rnd 1: With golden yellow yarn, make 6 sc in MR. Join with sl st. 6 sts
2. Rnd 2: Ch 1, in each stitch work sc 1, ch 1. Join with sl st. 6 sc and 6 ch spaces
3. Rnd 3: In each ch space, work sc 1, hdc 1, sc 1. Join with sl st. FO.

Make 7 mini hexagons. Sew 1 hexagon in the center and 6 around it. Use matching yellow yarn and small stitches so the piece stays flat.

Facial Details

The face should remain simple and glossy. The image shows shiny black eyes without heavy embroidery. The expression comes from the wide beak, round head, and careful eye placement.

• Add a tiny white highlight stitch on each black eye if you are using buttons instead of safety eyes.
• Use green yarn to smooth any visible sewing gaps around the beak.
• Do not add eyebrows, eyelashes, or mouth embroidery, because the image has a clean duck face.
• Gently pinch and shape the beak so it looks slightly flattened at the front.

Assembly Order

1. Finish the green head, neck, body, legs, and feet first.
2. Sew the neck securely to the top of the body.
3. Sew the head onto the neck if made separately, making sure the beak faces forward.
4. Attach the legs under the body, centered below the shorts.
5. Sew the webbed feet to the legs with toes pointing forward.
6. Slide or wrap the blue overalls over the lower body and sew lightly at the waist and back.
7. Sew the front bib flat against the cream chest.
8. Add straps and buttons.
9. Sew the cream side shirt panels into place if they are not already visible.
10. Attach the red neckerchief around the base of the neck.
11. Sew the brown wings to the sides.
12. Add sandal straps and sandal daisies.
13. Add daisies to the overalls.
14. Attach the blue satchel and diagonal strap.
15. Sew the flower crown leaves, curls, flowers, and bees to the head.
16. Make optional hat, honey jars, and honeycomb props.

Detailed Sewing Placement Guide

For the most accurate finished doll, pin every piece before sewing. View the duck from the front, back, and both sides. The head should sit centered, the beak should point straight forward, and the feet should rest evenly at the bottom.

• Head: Centered over the body, with the widest cheek area slightly above the neckerchief.
• Eyes: Between Rnds 18 and 19 of the head, about 13 stitches apart.
• Beak: Centered between the eyes, spanning about 12 to 14 stitches across the face.
• Bandana: Wrapped around the neck base, triangle point centered at front.
• Wings: Attached under the shoulder line and hanging to the shorts hem.
• Overalls: Waist sits just under the bandana, shorts flare over the upper legs.
• Bag: Hangs diagonally over the bib and rests at the duck’s lower right side.
• Flower crown: Sits across the top front of the head, with bees at both sides.

Texture Tips for Matching the Image

The doll in the image has visible crochet ridges and a firm handmade surface. Use tight single crochet for the head and body. For the overalls, mixing single crochet rows with occasional half double crochet texture gives a slightly raised, fabric-like look.

Keep the flowers small and crisp. If your daisies are too large, switch to thinner yarn or a smaller hook. The flower decorations should look like appliqués resting on the overalls, not bulky ornaments.

The bees should be small enough to sit naturally among the crown flowers. If they overpower the head, remake them with embroidery floss or sport weight yarn and a smaller hook.

Beginner-Friendly Notes

• Count stitches at the end of every round, especially on the head and overalls.
• Use invisible decreases for smoother shaping.
• Stuff slowly in small amounts instead of pushing in one large lump.
• Pin the beak and eyes before final attachment so the face stays balanced.
• Do not sew accessories permanently until the full outfit is arranged.
• Use the same yarn weight throughout the doll for accurate proportions.

Customization While Keeping the Same Look

To keep the doll faithful to the image, maintain the green head, yellow-orange beak and feet, brown wings, red bandana, and blue daisy overalls. These color blocks are essential to the mallard picnic design.

You may slightly adjust the number of daisies if your yarn is thicker or thinner. However, keep daisies on the overalls, sandals, bag, head crown, and hat so the design still reads as a daisy-themed garden duck.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

After all pieces are sewn, gently roll the head between your palms to smooth the stuffing. Shape the cheeks so the face is round and friendly. Press the beak slightly downward at the front so it has a soft duck-bill curve.

• Check that both eyes are level.
• Check that the beak is centered.
• Check that the neckerchief point sits under the beak.
• Check that the overalls are not twisted.
• Check that the bag strap lies diagonally and flat.
• Trim and hide all yarn tails inside the doll.

Care Notes

Spot clean the finished duck with a damp cloth and mild soap. Avoid soaking if you used safety eyes, buttons, or decorative accessories. Let the doll air dry completely before storing or displaying.

• Do not machine wash if the flower crown and bees are attached.
• Do not tumble dry.
• Keep away from high heat and direct harsh sunlight.
• Reshape the beak, hat, and overalls while damp if needed.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The green head is round, oversized, and firmly stuffed.
• The yellow-orange beak is centered and softly protruding.
• The eyes are glossy, black, and evenly placed.
• The red neckerchief has a front triangle and small side tie.
• The blue overalls have flared shorts, bib, straps, and buttons.
• White daisies appear on the overalls, bag, sandals, crown, and hat.
• Brown wings hang at both sides.
• Orange legs and webbed feet are straight and balanced.
• The flower crown includes green curls, leaves, flowers, and two bees.
• The optional honey jars, honeycomb, and blue hat complete the picnic scene.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Store the duck upright in a dry place where the flowers will not be crushed. If storing for a long time, wrap the doll loosely in acid-free tissue or a clean cotton cloth. Do not press heavy items on top of the crown, bag, or hat.

To refresh the crochet texture, use a soft brush and gently lift dust from the stitches. For small stains, dab only the stained area with cool water. Avoid rubbing the safety eyes, buttons, and bee wings.

If the overalls flatten during storage, reshape them with your fingers. Straighten the straps, smooth the bib, and lightly fluff the shorts hems. The duck should keep its cheerful garden look with only gentle maintenance.