Crochet Tutorial: Fishing Mallard Duck – Free Crochet Pattern

This Fishing Mallard Duck crochet pattern creates a charming seated mallard with a deep green head, yellow bill, brown body, cream fishing vest, crossbody tackle bag, sandals, decorated fishing hat, tiny bait pouch, fishing rod, bobbers, hooks, and small stitched fish details. The finished duck has a rounded amigurumi shape, glossy safety eyes, embroidered brows, and carefully layered accessories for the same outdoorsy fishing look shown in the image.

 

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Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US crochet terms and is designed for a firm, detailed amigurumi finish. The duck is worked mostly in continuous rounds, then assembled with sewn-on accessories. The head is large and round, the bill is wide and slightly flattened, the body is smaller and pear-shaped, and the legs are long enough to hang over a table edge.

The vest, bag, hat, sandals, flowers, fishing decorations, and rod are made separately. Use tight tension so the stuffing does not show. The recommended finished height is about 12 to 14 inches when seated, depending on yarn thickness, hook size, and stuffing firmness.

Skill Level

• Level: Confident beginner to intermediate.
• Main techniques: Magic ring, single crochet, increases, decreases, color changes, working in back loops and front loops, simple embroidery, sewing pieces together, and shaping flat crochet details.
• Important style: Tight amigurumi stitches with neat, visible spiral rounds.

Finished Size

• Seated height: About 12 to 14 inches from bottom of body to top of head tuft.
• Head width: About 5 inches across when stuffed.
• Body height: About 5 inches before attaching the head.
• Leg length: About 4 inches from body edge to sandal.
• Fishing hat width: About 4.75 inches across the brim.

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn in deep mallard green for the head.
• Worsted weight yarn in golden yellow for the bill, feet, and legs.
• Worsted weight yarn in warm medium brown for the body and arms.
• Worsted weight yarn in dark chocolate brown for the neck stripe, sandals, strap, and bag.
• Worsted weight yarn in cream or ivory for the fishing vest and neck trim.
• Worsted weight yarn in olive green for the hat and small leafy decorations.
• Small amounts of sky blue, red, white, tan, light gray, black, and pale pink yarn.
• 3.0 mm crochet hook for the amigurumi body.
• 2.5 mm crochet hook for small details and appliques.
• 12 mm glossy black safety eyes.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Yarn needle.
• Stitch markers.
• Small amount of brown embroidery floss for brows and nostril marks.
• Optional tiny metal anchor charm for the bag.
• Optional thin craft wire for the fishing rod line only, if desired.

Abbreviations

• MR: Magic ring.
• ch: Chain.
• st: Stitch.
• 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.
• FO: Fasten off.
• R: Round or row.

Gauge and Texture Notes

For this mallard, the gauge should be tight enough to create a dense, bumpy amigurumi surface like the image. With worsted yarn and a 3.0 mm hook, 6 sc across should measure about 1 inch. The exact gauge is less important than firm stuffing and clean shaping.

Do not use a large hook. The head needs to stay round, the bill needs to stay slightly flattened, and the legs need to hold a straight hanging shape. If your stitches look loose, move down to a 2.75 mm hook.

Main Duck Head

The head is the largest piece. It is a rounded mallard-green ball with slightly lower eye placement and a wide yellow bill sewn across the front. Stuff the head firmly, but do not overstuff the front where the bill will sit.

Head in Deep Mallard Green

1. R1: Make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc. Repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
4. R4: Sc 2, inc. Repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
5. R5: Sc 3, inc. Repeat 6 times. 30 sts.
6. R6: Sc 4, inc. Repeat 6 times. 36 sts.
7. R7: Sc 5, inc. Repeat 6 times. 42 sts.
8. R8: Sc 6, inc. Repeat 6 times. 48 sts.
9. R9: Sc 7, inc. Repeat 6 times. 54 sts.
10. R10: Sc 8, inc. Repeat 6 times. 60 sts.
11. R11 to R19: Sc in each st around. 60 sts for 9 rounds.
12. R20: Sc 8, dec. Repeat 6 times. 54 sts.
13. R21: Sc in each st around. 54 sts.
14. R22: Sc 7, dec. Repeat 6 times. 48 sts.
15. R23: Sc in each st around. 48 sts.
16. R24: Sc 6, dec. Repeat 6 times. 42 sts.
17. R25: Sc 5, dec. Repeat 6 times. 36 sts.
18. R26: Sc 4, dec. Repeat 6 times. 30 sts.
19. R27: Sc 3, dec. Repeat 6 times. 24 sts.

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Insert the safety eyes between R15 and R16, about 11 stitches apart. The eyes should sit slightly above the bill line, not too high. Stuff the head firmly now, shaping it into a smooth round dome.

1. R28: Sc 2, dec. Repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
2. R29: Sc 1, dec. Repeat 6 times. 12 sts.
3. R30: Dec around. 6 sts.

FO, leaving a long tail. Close the opening by weaving through the front loops of the final 6 stitches. Pull closed and hide the tail inside the head.

Top Head Tuft

The head tuft is made from short green yarn curls standing upright at the crown. In the image, the tuft has several small raised strands that spread outward like soft feathers.

Tuft Strands

• Cut 7 strands of deep green yarn, each about 5 inches long.
• Insert your hook through the top center of the head around R1 to R3.
• Pull one strand halfway through to make a loop, then knot both ends securely.
• Repeat for all 7 strands in a small cluster.
• Trim each strand to about 1 inch. Split the yarn fibers slightly for a soft feathered look.

For a crocheted tuft, ch 7, sl st in the second ch from hook and across. Make 5 to 7 strips and sew them to the top of the head. This gives a more structured look if your yarn does not fray nicely.

Yellow Mallard Bill

The bill is wide, rounded, and slightly oval. It sits horizontally across the lower face and projects outward. It should be stuffed lightly so it looks soft but not bulky.

Bill in Golden Yellow

1. R1: Ch 8. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 6, 3 sc in last ch. Work on other side of chain, sc 5, inc in last st. 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 5, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 5, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. 28 sts.
4. R4 to R6: Sc in each st around. 28 sts.
5. R7: Sc 5, dec, sc 12, dec, sc 7. 26 sts.
6. R8: Sc in each st around. 26 sts.

FO, leaving a long sewing tail. Lightly stuff the bill. Flatten it gently with your fingers so the top and bottom layers sit close together. Sew the open edge across the face between R16 and R21 of the head.

Place the bill centered between the eyes. The upper edge should sit just below the eye bottoms. Sew firmly around the entire bill edge, keeping the sides rounded and the front slightly raised.

Bill Nostril Details

• Using brown embroidery floss, stitch one small vertical curved nostril on each side of the bill.
• Place each nostril about 4 stitches from the outer edge.
• Make each nostril about 2 stitches tall.
• Do not pull too tightly, or the bill will pucker.

Eyebrows and Face Details

The face has small brown embroidered brows above the eyes. They are angled softly, giving the duck a sweet, curious expression. The brows should not look angry or too long.

• Use brown embroidery floss.
• Place each brow between R12 and R13 of the head.
• Each brow should be about 4 stitches long.
• Angle the inner ends slightly downward toward the bill.
• Secure knots inside the head if possible, or hide them behind nearby stitches.

Neck Color Band

The duck has a cream scalloped neck trim above a dark brown lower neck. This creates the recognizable mallard transition between the green head and brown body.

Dark Brown Neck Ring

1. With dark chocolate brown yarn, ch 30.
2. Join with sl st to form a ring, making sure it is not twisted.
3. R1: Ch 1, sc in each ch around. 30 sts.
4. R2: Sc in each st around. 30 sts.
5. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Sew this ring to the underside of the head after the body is attached. It should cover the join line and sit like a dark collar.

Cream Scalloped Trim

1. With cream yarn, ch 31.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, work: sl st, ch 2, sl st in same st, skip 1 st. Repeat across.
3. FO, leaving a tail.

Sew the cream scalloped trim around the top edge of the brown neck ring. Let the points face downward slightly, like the small pale feather markings visible in the image.

Body

The body is warm brown and pear-shaped. It is round at the belly, narrower at the neck, and flat enough at the bottom to sit securely. The body should be smaller than the head to match the cute amigurumi proportion.

Body in Warm Brown

1. R1: Make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc. Repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
4. R4: Sc 2, inc. Repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
5. R5: Sc 3, inc. Repeat 6 times. 30 sts.
6. R6: Sc 4, inc. Repeat 6 times. 36 sts.
7. R7: Sc 5, inc. Repeat 6 times. 42 sts.
8. R8 to R14: Sc in each st around. 42 sts for 7 rounds.
9. R15: Sc 12, inc, sc 16, inc, sc 12. 44 sts.
10. R16 to R18: Sc in each st around. 44 sts.
11. R19: Sc 9, dec. Repeat 4 times. 40 sts.
12. R20: Sc in each st around. 40 sts.
13. R21: Sc 8, dec. Repeat 4 times. 36 sts.
14. R22: Sc in each st around. 36 sts.
15. R23: Sc 4, dec. Repeat 6 times. 30 sts.
16. R24: Sc 3, dec. Repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
17. R25: Sc 2, dec. Repeat 6 times. 18 sts.

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Stuff the body firmly. The lower belly should be rounded and slightly full. Keep the top opening firm but not stretched, because the head will sit directly on this area.

1. R26: Sc 1, dec. Repeat 6 times. 12 sts.

FO with a long sewing tail. Do not close completely. Use the tail to sew the body to the bottom center of the head. The head should lean forward slightly, not straight up, matching the seated duck in the image.

Arms and Wings

The arms are long, narrow, and brown. They hang down at the sides and are visible outside the cream vest. They should be lightly stuffed near the top and flatter near the tips.

Make 2 Brown Arms

1. R1: Make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Sc 1, inc. Repeat 3 times. 9 sts.
3. R3 to R15: Sc in each st around. 9 sts for 13 rounds.
4. R16: Sc 1, dec. Repeat 3 times. 6 sts.

Stuff only the upper half of each arm. Flatten the end and sc through both layers with 3 sc to close. FO, leaving a long tail. Sew the arms to the body at R21 to R23, angled downward along the sides.

Legs

The legs are slim and yellow. They hang from the lower front of the body and pass into the sandals. Stuff the legs firmly so they hold their shape, but keep them flexible enough to sit over a table edge.

Make 2 Yellow Legs

1. R1: Make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Sc 1, inc. Repeat 3 times. 9 sts.
3. R3 to R20: Sc in each st around. 9 sts for 18 rounds.

Stuff as you go using small amounts. Do not overstuff, or the leg will become lumpy. FO, leaving a long tail. Sew the legs to the lower front of the body between R6 and R8, about 7 stitches apart.

Webbed Feet

The visible yellow webbed toes peek from the sandals. Each foot is a flattened oval with three small front toe bumps. The sandal sole is added after the foot is finished.

Make 2 Yellow Feet

1. R1: Ch 7. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch. Work on other side, sc 4, inc in last st. 14 sts.
2. R2: Inc, sc 4, inc in next 3 sts, sc 4, inc in next 2 sts. 20 sts.
3. R3: Sc 2, hdc 1, dc 2 in next st, hdc 1, sc 2, hdc 1, dc 2 in next st, hdc 1, sc 2, hdc 1, dc 2 in next st, hdc 1, sc remaining sts to end. 23 sts.
4. R4: Sc in each st around. 23 sts.

FO, leaving a sewing tail. Lightly stuff the back of the foot only. Flatten the toe area so the three soft webbed bumps show at the front. Sew one foot to the bottom of each leg, with toes pointing forward.

Brown Sandals

The sandals are dark brown with oval soles, a top strap, and a blue fish applique on each sandal. The yellow toes should remain visible under the front edge.

Make 2 Sandal Soles in Dark Brown

1. R1: Ch 9. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 7, 3 sc in last ch. Work on other side, sc 6, inc in last st. 18 sts.
2. R2: Inc, sc 6, inc in next 3 sts, sc 6, inc in next 2 sts. 24 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, sc 6, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 6, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. 30 sts.

FO and weave in the end. Sew each sole under a yellow foot, leaving the yellow toe bumps extending past the front by about 2 rounds.

Make 2 Sandal Top Straps

1. With dark brown yarn, ch 12.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 11.
3. FO, leaving long tails on both ends.

Place one strap across the top of each foot, just behind the yellow toe bumps. Sew the ends to the sides of the sole. The strap should curve slightly over the foot, not sit completely flat.

Blue Fish Applique for Sandals

Make 2 small fish shapes for the sandal tops. Use sky blue yarn and a 2.5 mm hook.

1. Ch 5.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 2, hdc 1, 3 sc in last ch.
3. Work on other side of chain, hdc 1, sc 2.
4. Ch 3, sl st in second ch from hook, sl st in next ch, sl st to fish body for tail.
5. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Sew one blue fish to each brown sandal strap. Embroider a tiny black curved line for the fish eye or gill mark. Keep this detail small so it matches the image.

Cream Fishing Vest

The vest is sleeveless, cream-colored, and open at the front. It sits over the brown body and has small fishing-themed patches. It should look like a soft outdoor vest, not a tight shirt.

Vest Back Panel

1. With cream yarn, ch 21.
2. R1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 20. Ch 1, turn.
3. R2 to R12: Sc in each st across. 20 sts. Ch 1, turn after each row.
4. R13: Sc 5, ch 10, skip 10 sts, sc 5. Ch 1, turn.
5. R14: Sc 5, sc 10 into ch space, sc 5. 20 sts.
6. FO and weave in the end.

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The chain opening creates the neck curve. Hold the panel against the duck’s back. The bottom should reach about the lower belly, and the top should sit just below the neck trim.

Left Front Panel

1. With cream yarn, ch 9.
2. R1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 8. Ch 1, turn.
3. R2 to R11: Sc in each st across. 8 sts.
4. R12: Dec, sc 6. 7 sts.
5. R13: Dec, sc 5. 6 sts.
6. R14: Sc in each st across. 6 sts.
7. FO, leaving a long sewing tail.

Right Front Panel

1. With cream yarn, ch 9.
2. R1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 8. Ch 1, turn.
3. R2 to R11: Sc in each st across. 8 sts.
4. R12: Sc 6, dec. 7 sts.
5. R13: Sc 5, dec. 6 sts.
6. R14: Sc in each st across. 6 sts.
7. FO, leaving a long sewing tail.

Vest Assembly

• Sew the front panels to the back panel at the shoulder edges only.
• Leave large arm openings on both sides.
• Sew the side seams from the bottom up for about 5 rows.
• Leave the front open with a natural V shape.
• Place the vest on the body before attaching all patches.

Vest Edging

1. Join cream yarn at the lower front edge.
2. Sc evenly around the front opening, neck, and bottom hem.
3. Place 2 sc in each lower front corner.
4. FO and weave in the ends.

This edging helps the vest sit neatly and gives the thick handmade border visible in the image. Do not make the edging too tight, or the vest will curl.

Fishing Vest Patches

The vest has several small decorations: a blue patch, a red-and-white bobber, a green fish or lure patch, and tiny stitched lines. Keep all patches small so the vest does not become crowded.

Blue Round Patch

1. With sky blue yarn, make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Sl st to finish.
4. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Sew the blue round patch to the lower left side of the vest. Embroider one tiny black stitch in the center to suggest a button or fishing reel detail.

Red and White Bobber Patch

1. With white yarn, make 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. Change to red yarn.
3. R2: Inc in each st around. 10 sts.
4. FO, leaving a tail.

Flatten the circle slightly. Sew it to the vest near the lower left front. Add a tiny black vertical stitch under it to represent the bobber hook detail.

Green Fish Patch

1. With olive yarn, ch 6.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 3, hdc 1, 3 sc in last ch.
3. Work on other side, hdc 1, sc 3.
4. Ch 3, sl st in second ch from hook, sl st in next ch, sl st to body.
5. FO with a sewing tail.

Sew the fish patch to the right front panel. Add one tiny dark stitch for the eye. Add two short tan stitches beside the fish to look like fishing-line marks.

Crossbody Strap

The duck wears a dark brown strap running diagonally across the vest from shoulder to opposite hip. It holds the small fishing bag at the lower front side.

Strap

1. With dark brown yarn, ch 48.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 47.
3. FO, leaving long tails.

Place the strap from the duck’s right shoulder across the front to the left lower hip. Adjust the chain length if needed. Sew the top end near the shoulder seam and the lower end behind the bag.

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Brown Fishing Bag

The bag is a small rectangular crossbody pouch with a flap. It sits on the front side of the body and has a tiny anchor charm at the lower corner. Make it in dark chocolate brown.

Bag Body

1. Ch 11.
2. R1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 10. Ch 1, turn.
3. R2 to R8: Sc in each st across. 10 sts.
4. Do not FO. Continue around the rectangle.
5. Sc evenly around all four edges, placing 2 sc in each corner.
6. FO, leaving a long sewing tail.

Bag Flap

1. Ch 11.
2. R1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 10. Ch 1, turn.
3. R2 to R4: Sc in each st across. 10 sts.
4. R5: Dec, sc 6, dec. 8 sts.
5. Sc evenly around the flap edge.
6. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Sew the flap to the top back edge of the bag body. Let it fold forward. Sew or embroider a small square button using a lighter brown yarn at the flap center.

Anchor Detail

• Use a tiny metal anchor charm if available.
• If crocheting the anchor, use light gray yarn and embroidery stitches.
• Make one vertical stitch about 5 stitches tall.
• Add a small curved bottom using 2 short side stitches.
• Add a tiny top loop with one horizontal stitch.

Sew the bag to the lower front side of the body, partly over the vest. It should sit below the strap and slightly to one side, just like the image.

Fishing Hat

The hat is olive green with a rounded crown, flat brim, and small fishing bobbers and hooks attached around the front. It sits beside the duck in the image, but it may also be made to fit loosely on the head.

Hat Crown in Olive Green

1. R1: Make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc. Repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
4. R4: Sc 2, inc. Repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
5. R5: Sc 3, inc. Repeat 6 times. 30 sts.
6. R6: Sc 4, inc. Repeat 6 times. 36 sts.
7. R7: Sc 5, inc. Repeat 6 times. 42 sts.
8. R8: BLO sc in each st around. 42 sts.
9. R9 to R15: Sc in each st around. 42 sts.

Stuff lightly only if you want the hat to sit as a separate display object. If you want it wearable, do not stuff. Shape the crown with your fingers so the top stays rounded.

Hat Brim

1. R16: FLO sc 1, inc. Repeat around. 63 sts.
2. R17: Sc in each st around. 63 sts.
3. R18: Sc 6, inc. Repeat 9 times. 72 sts.
4. R19: Sc in each st around. 72 sts.
5. R20: Sl st loosely around the brim edge. 72 sts.

FO and weave in the end. Flatten the brim gently. The brim should curve outward evenly, not ruffle too much. If it waves, block it lightly with steam from a safe distance.

Hat Band

1. With slightly darker olive yarn, ch 45.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 44.
3. FO with a sewing tail.

Wrap the band around the base of the crown above the brim. Sew it in place with small stitches. This creates the raised horizontal band visible around the hat.

Hat Bobbers and Hooks

The hat has tiny red-and-white bobbers, yellow lures, and gray hook shapes. These details make the fishing theme clear. Keep them secure and small.

Mini Bobber

1. With white yarn, make 4 sc in MR. 4 sts.
2. Change to red yarn.
3. R2: Inc in each st around. 8 sts.
4. R3: Dec around. 4 sts.
5. FO and close.

Make 2 bobbers. Sew one to the hat band and one to the vest or fishing line if desired. Add a short black stitch beneath each bobber.

Yellow Lure

1. With yellow yarn, ch 4.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 2, 3 sc in last ch.
3. Work on other side, sc 2.
4. FO with a sewing tail.

Sew one yellow lure to the front right side of the hat band. Add a tiny gray hook beneath it using two embroidery stitches.

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Gray Hook

• Use light gray yarn or embroidery floss.
• Make a curved J-shaped stitch under each bobber or lure.
• Secure both ends inside the hat crown or behind the band.
• Do not leave long loose loops if the piece is for a child.

Small Flower Cluster on Head

The duck has a small decorative flower and leafy curl cluster on the upper side of the green head. This detail adds a soft handmade look and balances the fishing theme.

Small White Flowers

Make 3 tiny flowers using white or pale cream yarn and a 2.5 mm hook.

1. Make MR.
2. Work: ch 2, 2 hdc, ch 2, sl st into ring.
3. Repeat 4 times for 4 small petals.
4. Pull the ring closed.
5. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Sew the flowers together in a small cluster on the upper right side of the head, around R7 to R10. Add one tiny pale pink stitch in the center of each flower.

Green Leaf Curls

1. With olive green yarn, ch 14.
2. Work 2 sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across.
3. FO, leaving a tail.

Make 2 curls. Sew them under the flower cluster so they hang down the side of the head. Let them curl naturally. Do not stretch them flat.

Small Bait Pouch

The small tan pouch beside the duck is a rounded drawstring-style accessory with a blue patch on top. It can be displayed on the table next to the fishing hat.

Pouch in Tan

1. R1: Make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc. Repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
4. R4: Sc 2, inc. Repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
5. R5 to R9: Sc in each st around. 24 sts.
6. R10: Sc 2, dec. Repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
7. R11: Sc 1, dec. Repeat 6 times. 12 sts.

Stuff lightly. FO, leaving a long tail. Weave the tail around the opening and pull gently to close. Keep the pouch slightly rounded and soft.

Blue Patch on Pouch

1. With sky blue yarn, ch 5.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 4. Ch 1, turn.
3. R2: Sc 4.
4. FO with a sewing tail.

Sew the blue patch to the top front of the pouch. Add two short tan stitches on each side to suggest handles or drawstring folds.

Fishing Rod

The fishing rod is long, slim, and brown with a light gray line and tiny weight. For safe display, make it soft with crochet only. For decorative adult display, a thin inner wire can help it hold shape.

Brown Rod

1. With dark brown yarn, ch 28.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st in each ch across. 27 sl sts.
3. Ch 1, turn.
4. Sl st loosely across again to thicken the rod.
5. FO and weave in ends.

For a thicker handle, join brown yarn at one end and work 6 sc around the end for 3 rounds. FO and close. This makes the small rounded handle visible in the image.

Fishing Line

• Use light gray yarn or embroidery floss.
• Attach one end to the tip of the rod.
• Chain 20 for a crocheted line, or leave a soft strand if it is for display only.
• Add a tiny gray sinker at the end using 5 sc in a magic ring.
• Close the sinker and sew it to the end of the line.

Place the fishing rod beside the duck or sew it lightly to one arm for a posed version. If sewing it to the duck, attach the handle near the lower arm and let the line hang freely.

Optional Small Fish Accessory

The tiny blue fish details appear on the sandals and fishing patches, but you may also make a small loose fish for the table scene.

Loose Fish

1. With sky blue yarn, ch 7.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 4, hdc 1, 3 sc in last ch.
3. Work on the other side, hdc 1, sc 4.
4. Ch 4, sl st in second ch from hook, sl st in next 2 ch, sl st to body.
5. FO and weave in one end, leaving one tail for sewing if needed.

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Embroider a small black eye and one curved gill stitch. This fish can be sewn to the bag, vest, hat, or displayed loose beside the pouch.

Assembly Order

Careful assembly is what makes this duck match the image. Pin every piece before sewing. View the duck from the front often, because the bill, eyes, vest opening, and legs must align correctly.

1. Sew the head to the body first. The body should sit directly under the head and lean very slightly forward.
2. Sew the dark brown neck ring around the head-body join.
3. Sew the cream scalloped trim above the dark brown ring.
4. Attach the bill centered below the eyes.
5. Embroider the nostrils and eyebrows.
6. Sew the arms to the sides of the body.
7. Sew the legs to the lower front of the body.
8. Attach the feet to the legs.
9. Sew the brown sandal soles and straps onto the feet.
10. Sew blue fish appliques to the sandal straps.
11. Place the vest on the body and sew it lightly at the shoulders and side seams.
12. Add vest patches after the vest is positioned.
13. Add the crossbody strap from shoulder to opposite hip.
14. Sew the bag over the lower strap end.
15. Add the head flower cluster and leaf curls.
16. Make the hat, pouch, and fishing rod as separate display accessories.

Positioning Details for Accuracy

The head should be about 1.25 times wider than the body. This oversized head gives the duck its soft amigurumi character. The bill should be wide and horizontal, almost covering the lower front face from cheek to cheek.

The eyes should sit just above the bill corners. Do not place them too far apart. The face in the image has large glossy eyes that feel close to the bill, creating a gentle and friendly expression.

The body should be round but slightly elongated. The vest covers much of the upper body, while the brown belly remains visible in the center. The arms hang outside the vest edges.

The legs should hang straight downward from the lower front body. The feet and sandals should angle outward slightly. The blue fish decorations should sit on the top of the sandal straps, not on the yellow toes.

How to Make the Vest Fit Smoothly

• Try the vest on the body before sewing the side seams.
• If the vest is too tight, add one extra row to each front panel.
• If the vest is too long, remove one lower row before edging.
• If the armholes pull, sew only the lower 4 rows of the side seams.
• Keep the vest front open so the brown belly remains visible.

Use tiny stitches with cream yarn to tack the vest to the body at the shoulders. Add one hidden stitch near each lower side to keep it from shifting. Do not sew the entire vest down flat, because it should look like a separate garment.

Decorative Balance

The fishing details are small, but they are important. The image has a playful outdoors style with many tiny pieces. Spread the details across the vest, hat, bag, sandals, and table accessories so the duck does not look crowded in one area.

• Use blue on the sandals and one vest patch.
• Use red and white for bobbers on the vest and hat.
• Use olive green for the hat, leaf curls, and fish patch.
• Use brown for the bag, strap, sandals, and rod.
• Use yellow for the bill, legs, feet, and small lure.

Stuffing Guide

Stuff the head very firmly, especially around the sides and top. A soft head may collapse when the bill is sewn on. Use small pieces of fiberfill and push them into the edges evenly.

Stuff the body firmly at the belly and lightly at the top. The body should support the head, but the neck area should not become too bulky. The lower body needs enough stuffing to sit upright.

Stuff the arms only halfway. The lower arms should stay narrow and soft. Stuff the legs evenly from bottom to top, using tiny amounts so they do not become lumpy.

Color Change Tips

This design uses many colors, but most pieces are separate. The only important visual color transition is the neck area. The cream scallop and dark brown ring should hide the seam where the green head meets the brown body.

For the small accessories, weave ends carefully. Loose yarn tails will show because the patches are small. Use a needle to hide tails under the back of each patch before sewing it to the vest or hat.

Beginner-Friendly Sewing Tips

• Use pins before sewing every major piece.
• Use the same yarn color as the piece being attached.
• Work slowly around curved pieces like the bill and feet.
• Pull stitches snug, but not tight enough to distort the shape.
• Check symmetry after every few stitches.

When sewing the bill, start at the center top edge. Sew toward one side, return to the center, then sew toward the other side. This helps keep the bill centered and level.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

After all pieces are attached, inspect the duck from the front, side, and top. Adjust the flower curls, smooth the vest, and make sure the bag strap runs cleanly across the body. The final look should be cheerful, outdoorsy, and balanced.

• Brush away loose fibers with your fingers.
• Shape the bill by pressing the front edge gently.
• Adjust the legs so the duck sits naturally.
• Make sure both sandals face forward.
• Check that the eyes are clean and not covered by yarn fibers.

Add one final tiny highlight stitch under each eye if desired. Use cream or tan embroidery floss and make only one short stitch. This can brighten the expression without changing the face too much.

Care Notes

This crochet duck is best used as a decorative handmade item. Because it includes small accessories, safety eyes, bobbers, hooks, and optional charms, it is not recommended for babies or pets.

• Spot clean only.
• Do not machine wash if metal charms or wire are used.
• Keep away from rough play if the small fishing pieces are attached.
• Store the hat, pouch, and rod with the duck to avoid losing them.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The green head is large, round, and firmly stuffed.
• The yellow bill is centered and lightly flattened.
• The brown body is smaller than the head and sits upright.
• The cream vest is open in front and decorated with small patches.
• The crossbody bag sits at the lower front side.
• The yellow legs hang evenly from the body.
• The sandals have blue fish appliques on top.
• The olive fishing hat has a brim, band, bobbers, lures, and hooks.
• The head has a small tuft and flower cluster.
• The fishing rod, pouch, and display accessories are complete.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

To preserve the shape, clean the duck gently with a damp cloth and mild soap. Dab the surface instead of rubbing. Let it air dry completely in a shaded place. Do not twist, wring, or press the stuffed parts too firmly.

If the vest or hat becomes dusty, use a soft brush to clean between the stitches. Keep the crochet duck away from strong sunlight for long periods, because the green, yellow, and brown yarn colors may fade over time.

Store the duck in a dry area with the hat, pouch, and fishing rod placed beside it. If packing it away, wrap the accessories separately in soft tissue so the bobbers, hooks, and small patches do not snag on the main body.

Finished Look

Your finished Fishing Mallard Duck should have a round green head, bright yellow bill, warm brown body, cream fishing vest, tiny fishing patches, dark crossbody bag, long yellow legs, brown sandals with blue fish details, and matching fishing accessories. The final piece should feel like a tiny handmade duck ready for a peaceful day by the water.