Knitting Tutorial: Nautical Garden Duck – Free Knitting Pattern.

This Nautical Garden Duck is a charming knitted duck doll with a tall green head, rounded yellow beak, bright sailor-inspired outfit, blue trousers, yellow feet in sandals, a small crossbody bag, sea-flower head details, a blue crab hat, and tiny fishing accessories. The finished design is worked as a soft display doll with structured shaping, detailed colorwork, and carefully sewn pieces for a handmade garden-and-seaside look.

 

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Finished Size

• Approximate finished height: 13.5–14.5 inches from feet to top of head, depending on stuffing and gauge.
• Seated height: about 10.5 inches when the legs hang over a table edge.
• Head width: about 3.5 inches across the widest part.
• Body width: about 4.5 inches across the sweater.
• Skill level: Intermediate, but written with careful row-by-row instructions for confident beginners.

Materials

• DK or light worsted yarn in deep green for the duck head and neck.
• DK or light worsted yarn in golden yellow for the beak, legs, and feet.
• DK or light worsted yarn in cream for the upper sweater and sandals.
• DK or light worsted yarn in navy blue for trousers, lower sweater, cuffs, and zigzag details.
• Small amounts of burgundy yarn for sweater zigzag stripes.
• Small amounts of white yarn for neck stripe and eye accents if desired.
• Small amounts of brown yarn for hand tips and fishing rod handle.
• Small amounts of tan yarn for crossbody bag and strap.
• Small amounts of sky blue yarn for the flower and hat.
• Small amounts of red yarn for the starfish flower and crab applique.
• Small amounts of black or navy embroidery yarn for anchors, bag netting, and facial details.
• Pair of 12 mm safety eyes or two large sew-on googly style craft eyes.
• Four small wooden buttons, about 8–10 mm wide, for sweater front.
• One tiny decorative button for the bag flap, optional.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• 2.75 mm double-pointed needles for small round pieces.
• 3.0 mm double-pointed needles or circular needles for main pieces.
• 3.25 mm needles for sweater body if your fabric is tight.
• Tapestry needle.
• Stitch markers.
• Waste yarn or stitch holders.
• Small amount of craft wire for fishing rod, optional.

Gauge

Gauge is important because the doll in the image has a firm knitted fabric with visible stitches, not a loose floppy texture. Use needles that make the fabric tight enough to hold stuffing without gaps.

• Main gauge: 24 stitches and 32 rounds = 4 inches in stockinette stitch with 3.0 mm needles.
• Small accessory gauge: 26 stitches and 34 rounds = 4 inches with 2.75 mm needles.
• Texture goal: firm, smooth stockinette with rounded stuffed shaping.

Abbreviations

• CO: cast on.
• K: knit.
• P: purl.
• St: stitch.
• Sts: stitches.
• Rnd: round.
• RS: right side.
• WS: wrong side.
• K2tog: knit 2 stitches together.
• SSK: slip, slip, knit the slipped stitches together.
• M1L: make 1 left increase.
• M1R: make 1 right increase.
• PM: place marker.
• SM: slip marker.
• BO: bind off.

Construction Notes

The duck is knitted in separate shaped pieces and then assembled. The head and neck are made as one tall green form. The beak is knitted separately and sewn onto the front of the face with a slight downward curve. The body is worked as a stuffed torso wearing a nautical sweater.

The legs are made separately so the doll can sit with the legs hanging down. The arms are attached at a downward angle from the shoulders. The accessories are small, but they give the design its exact character: flowers on the head, a buttoned sweater, a crossbody bag, sandals with anchors, a crab hat, and fishing pieces.

Main Duck Head and Neck

Use deep green yarn and 3.0 mm double-pointed needles. Work in the round. Stuff gradually as you knit, keeping the head rounded and the neck tall but firm.

1. CO 8 sts. Divide across needles and join to work in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts. 8 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st around. 16 sts.
4. Rnd 3: K all sts.
5. Rnd 4: K1, Kfb, repeat around. 24 sts.
6. Rnd 5: K all sts.
7. Rnd 6: K2, Kfb, repeat around. 32 sts.
8. Rnd 7: K all sts.
9. Rnd 8: K3, Kfb, repeat around. 40 sts.
10. Rnd 9: K all sts.
11. Rnd 10: K4, Kfb, repeat around. 48 sts.
12. Rnds 11–24: K all sts for 14 rounds. This forms the rounded upper head.
13. Rnd 25: K10, K2tog, repeat around. 44 sts.
14. Rnd 26: K all sts.
15. Rnd 27: K9, K2tog, repeat around. 40 sts.
16. Rnds 28–34: K all sts. The head should now look tall and smooth.
17. Rnd 35: K8, K2tog, repeat around. 36 sts.
18. Rnd 36: K all sts.
19. Rnd 37: K7, K2tog, repeat around. 32 sts.
20. Rnds 38–45: K all sts to create the upper neck.
21. Rnd 46: K6, K2tog, repeat around. 28 sts.
22. Rnds 47–54: K all sts. Keep the neck straight and lightly stuffed.
23. Rnd 55: K5, K2tog, repeat around. 24 sts.
24. Rnds 56–62: K all sts.
25. Change to white yarn for the thin neck stripe.
26. Rnds 63–64: K all sts in white. 24 sts.
27. Change back to green yarn.
28. Rnd 65: K all sts.
29. BO loosely, leaving a long tail for sewing the neck into the sweater body.

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Yellow Beak

The beak is wide, rounded, and slightly protruding. It sits across the lower face, below the eyes. The top edge is sewn firmly to the head, while the lower edge is padded so the beak curves outward.

Top Beak Piece

1. Using golden yellow yarn and 3.0 mm needles, CO 10 sts.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: P all sts.
4. Row 3: K1, M1L, K8, M1R, K1. 12 sts.
5. Row 4: P all sts.
6. Row 5: K1, M1L, K10, M1R, K1. 14 sts.
7. Row 6: P all sts.
8. Row 7: K1, M1L, K12, M1R, K1. 16 sts.
9. Rows 8–14: Work in stockinette, beginning with a purl row.
10. Row 15: K1, SSK, K10, K2tog, K1. 14 sts.
11. Row 16: P all sts.
12. Row 17: K1, SSK, K8, K2tog, K1. 12 sts.
13. Row 18: P all sts.
14. Row 19: K1, SSK, K6, K2tog, K1. 10 sts.
15. BO all sts.

Lower Beak Piece

1. Using golden yellow yarn, CO 8 sts.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: P all sts.
4. Row 3: K1, M1L, K6, M1R, K1. 10 sts.
5. Rows 4–8: Work in stockinette.
6. Row 9: K1, SSK, K4, K2tog, K1. 8 sts.
7. Row 10: P all sts.
8. BO all sts.

Beak Assembly

• Place the top beak across the face between Rnds 25 and 37 of the head.
• The widest part should sit horizontally, about 1.9 inches across.
• Sew the top beak edge to the head using small whip stitches.
• Lightly stuff under the center of the top beak before closing the lower edge.
• Sew the lower beak underneath, overlapping it by 2 rows.
• Use yellow yarn to embroider one shallow horizontal line across the front edge of the beak.

Eyes and Face Placement

• Place eyes above the beak, about 5 stitches apart.
• The eyes should sit between Rnds 21 and 25 of the head.
• If using safety eyes, insert them before the head is fully stuffed and closed.
• If using sew-on eyes, stitch them after the beak is attached so the expression is balanced.
• Add one tiny white yarn stitch beside each eye if you want extra shine.

Body Base Under the Sweater

The body is shaped as a rounded seated torso. Most of it is covered by the sweater, but a firm inner body gives the doll the same upright sitting shape shown in the image.

1. Using cream yarn and 3.0 mm needles, CO 12 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st around. 24 sts.
4. Rnd 3: K all sts.
5. Rnd 4: K3, Kfb, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. Rnd 5: K all sts.
7. Rnd 6: K4, Kfb, repeat around. 36 sts.
8. Rnd 7: K all sts.
9. Rnd 8: K5, Kfb, repeat around. 42 sts.
10. Rnd 9: K all sts.
11. Rnd 10: K6, Kfb, repeat around. 48 sts.
12. Rnds 11–24: K all sts.
13. Rnd 25: K10, K2tog, repeat around. 44 sts.
14. Rnds 26–30: K all sts.
15. Rnd 31: K9, K2tog, repeat around. 40 sts.
16. Rnds 32–34: K all sts.
17. Rnd 35: K8, K2tog, repeat around. 36 sts.
18. Rnd 36: K all sts.
19. BO all sts, leaving a long sewing tail.

Nautical Sweater Body

The sweater is knitted as a visible outer layer. It has a cream yoke, navy lower section, burgundy waves, navy wave lines, a ribbed collar, and four front buttons. Work the sweater flat so the front opening can be decorated easily.

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Sweater Back and Front Panel

1. Using navy yarn and 3.25 mm needles, CO 54 sts.
2. Rows 1–4: K2, P2 rib across each row.
3. Row 5: K all sts.
4. Row 6: P all sts.
5. Rows 7–10: Continue stockinette in navy.
6. Row 11: With burgundy yarn, K all sts.
7. Row 12: With burgundy yarn, P all sts.
8. Rows 13–18: Return to navy and work stockinette.
9. Row 19: Create burgundy wave row: K3 burgundy, K3 navy, repeat across, carrying yarn loosely behind.
10. Row 20: P3 burgundy, P3 navy, repeat across.
11. Rows 21–24: Work stockinette in navy.
12. Change to cream yarn.
13. Row 25: K all sts.
14. Row 26: P all sts.
15. Row 27: K6 cream, K2 navy, K4 cream, K2 navy, repeat across for a broken wave line.
16. Row 28: P all sts in cream, carrying navy neatly on the wrong side.
17. Rows 29–34: Work stockinette in cream.
18. Row 35: K5 cream, K2 navy, K5 cream, K2 navy, repeat across.
19. Row 36: P all sts in cream.
20. Rows 37–42: Work stockinette in cream.
21. Row 43: K8, K2tog, repeat to last 4 sts, K4. 49 sts.
22. Row 44: P all sts.
23. Row 45: K7, K2tog, repeat to last 4 sts, K4. 44 sts.
24. Row 46: P all sts.
25. Row 47: K6, K2tog, repeat to last 2 sts, K2. 39 sts.
26. Row 48: P all sts.
27. Rows 49–52: K1, P1 rib in cream for the collar edge.
28. BO all sts loosely.

Front Opening and Button Band

• Wrap the sweater panel around the stuffed body with the opening centered at the front.
• Overlap the right front edge slightly over the left front edge by about 4 stitches.
• Sew the back seam only from the lower hem to the underarm line, leaving the upper chest neat.
• Sew four wooden buttons down the front, spaced evenly from the cream chest to the navy lower body.
• Use tan or brown thread to attach the buttons securely.

Sleeves

The sleeves are short, rounded, and slightly wide. They begin with cream at the shoulder, move into burgundy and navy stripe sections, and end with darker cuffs.

Make 2 Sleeves

1. Using cream yarn and 3.0 mm needles, CO 22 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnds 1–4: K all sts.
3. Rnd 5: K5, M1L, K12, M1R, K5. 24 sts.
4. Rnds 6–9: K all sts in cream.
5. Rnd 10: With navy yarn, K all sts.
6. Rnd 11: With navy yarn, K all sts.
7. Rnds 12–14: With burgundy yarn, K all sts.
8. Rnds 15–20: With navy yarn, K all sts.
9. Rnd 21: With burgundy yarn, K all sts.
10. Rnd 22: With burgundy yarn, K all sts.
11. Rnds 23–26: With navy yarn, K all sts.
12. Rnds 27–30: K2, P2 rib in navy.
13. BO all sts loosely.

Hand Tips

1. Using brown yarn, CO 12 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnds 1–4: K all sts.
3. Rnd 5: K2tog around. 6 sts.
4. Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull tight, and secure.
5. Stuff lightly and sew one hand tip into each sleeve cuff.

Trousers

The trousers are navy blue and sit directly beneath the sweater. Each leg is knitted separately with a ribbed cuff at the ankle. The legs are long enough to hang over a bench or table edge.

Make 2 Trouser Legs

1. Using navy yarn and 3.0 mm needles, CO 24 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnds 1–5: K2, P2 rib for the ankle cuff.
3. Rnds 6–24: K all sts.
4. Rnd 25: K6, M1L, K12, M1R, K6. 26 sts.
5. Rnds 26–39: K all sts.
6. Rnd 40: K6, K2tog, K10, SSK, K6. 24 sts.
7. Rnds 41–46: K all sts.
8. BO all sts, leaving a long tail for sewing to the body.

Joining the Trousers to the Body

• Stuff each leg firmly from the ankle to the thigh.
• Flatten the top edge of each trouser leg slightly.
• Sew each leg to the lower front of the body at a seated angle.
• The legs should point downward, not straight forward.
• Leave a small gap between the legs so the doll sits naturally.

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Yellow Legs and Feet

The yellow feet show under the navy trousers. Each foot is rounded and wide, then topped with cream sandal straps. The sandal soles are thick and slightly oval.

Make 2 Yellow Feet

1. Using golden yellow yarn and 3.0 mm needles, CO 8 sts.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: P all sts.
4. Row 3: K1, M1L, K6, M1R, K1. 10 sts.
5. Row 4: P all sts.
6. Row 5: K1, M1L, K8, M1R, K1. 12 sts.
7. Rows 6–16: Work in stockinette.
8. Row 17: K1, SSK, K6, K2tog, K1. 10 sts.
9. Row 18: P all sts.
10. Row 19: K1, SSK, K4, K2tog, K1. 8 sts.
11. BO all sts.

Foot Side Strip

1. Using yellow yarn, CO 6 sts.
2. Work 28 rows in garter stitch.
3. BO all sts.
4. Sew this strip around the foot top and bottom piece to create depth.
5. Stuff the foot firmly before closing.

Sandal Soles and Straps

1. Using cream yarn, CO 10 sts.
2. Rows 1–4: K all sts.
3. Row 5: K1, M1L, K8, M1R, K1. 12 sts.
4. Rows 6–12: K all sts.
5. Row 13: K1, SSK, K6, K2tog, K1. 10 sts.
6. Rows 14–16: K all sts.
7. BO all sts.

• Make 2 cream soles and sew one under each yellow foot.
• For each sandal, CO 4 sts and knit 18 rows in garter stitch for a center strap.
• Make two side straps for each foot by CO 4 sts and knitting 12 rows.
• Sew the straps in a Y-shape over the top of each foot.
• Embroider a tiny navy anchor on the front strap of each sandal.

Crossbody Bag

The bag is tan, rectangular, and hangs across the sweater from the shoulder to the opposite hip. It has a flap, a small button, and a blue embroidered fishing-net design on the front.

Bag Body

1. Using tan yarn and 2.75 mm needles, CO 18 sts.
2. Rows 1–6: K all sts for a garter stitch base.
3. Rows 7–24: Work in stockinette.
4. Rows 25–30: K all sts for the top flap texture.
5. BO all sts.

Bag Side Gusset

1. Using tan yarn, CO 5 sts.
2. Knit 46 rows in garter stitch.
3. BO all sts.
4. Sew the gusset around the sides and bottom of the bag body.
5. Fold the top 8 rows down to form the flap.

Bag Strap

1. Using tan yarn, CO 5 sts.
2. Work 95 rows in garter stitch.
3. BO all sts.
4. Sew one end to the upper left side of the bag and the other end to the upper right side.

• Place the strap diagonally from the duck’s right shoulder to the left hip.
• Sew the bag lightly to the sweater so it stays flat.
• Add one tiny button to the flap.
• Use navy yarn to embroider crossing diagonal lines on the lower front of the bag.
• Add two tiny red or green stitches near the netting to suggest small garden-sea decorations.

Head Flowers

The image shows two decorative pieces on the upper side of the duck’s head: a red starfish-like flower and a blue round flower. Place them close together on the duck’s upper right side from the viewer’s perspective.

Red Starfish Flower

1. Using red yarn and 2.75 mm needles, CO 5 sts.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: P all sts.
4. Row 3: K2tog, K1, K2tog. 3 sts.
5. Row 4: P all sts.
6. Row 5: Slip 1, K2tog, pass slipped st over. 1 st.
7. Cut yarn and pull through.
8. Make 5 points total.
9. Sew the 5 points together in a star shape.

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Blue Flower

1. Using sky blue yarn, CO 20 sts.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: K2tog across. 10 sts.
4. Row 3: K2tog across. 5 sts.
5. Cut yarn, thread through the 5 sts, and pull tight to gather.
6. Shape into a small ruffled flower.

• Sew the red starfish flower slightly above and to the left of the blue flower.
• Sew the blue flower beside it, angled toward the back of the head.
• Use firm stitches so the flowers stand neatly against the rounded green head.

Blue Crab Hat

The hat is a small blue bucket-style hat placed beside the duck in the image. It has a rolled brim and a red crab applique on the front. This accessory is separate from the duck but should be included for the full scene.

Hat Crown

1. Using sky blue yarn and 3.0 mm needles, CO 8 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st around. 16 sts.
4. Rnd 3: K all sts.
5. Rnd 4: K1, Kfb, repeat around. 24 sts.
6. Rnd 5: K all sts.
7. Rnd 6: K2, Kfb, repeat around. 32 sts.
8. Rnd 7: K all sts.
9. Rnd 8: K3, Kfb, repeat around. 40 sts.
10. Rnds 9–20: K all sts.
11. Rnd 21: K8, K2tog, repeat around. 36 sts.
12. Rnds 22–24: K all sts.

Rolled Brim

1. Rnd 25: Kfb in every 6th st around. 42 sts.
2. Rnds 26–31: K all sts.
3. Rnd 32: P all sts to encourage the brim to roll.
4. BO loosely.

Crab Applique

• Using red yarn, CO 8 sts and knit 6 rows in stockinette for the crab body.
• Round the body by sewing the corners inward with red yarn.
• For each claw, CO 4 sts, knit 4 rows, then split the top with two small embroidered stitches.
• For each leg, make a tiny chain-style embroidered line with red yarn directly on the hat.
• Add two small white eye stitches and two black center stitches above the red body.
• Sew the crab to the front of the hat, centered on the crown just above the brim.

Fishing Rod

The fishing rod is slim and rests beside the duck. You may make it fully knitted or cover a small craft wire with yarn for a more stable shape.

1. Using brown yarn and 2.75 mm needles, CO 4 sts.
2. Knit an I-cord for 26 rows.
3. Change to gray yarn and knit 18 more I-cord rows for the rod tip.
4. BO all sts and weave in the end.
5. For a firmer rod, insert thin craft wire into the I-cord before closing.
6. Tie a strand of cream yarn to the top as the fishing line.
7. Add a tiny red yarn knot near the end of the line as a float.

Tiny Sea Garden Pieces

The small pieces near the fishing rod make the scene look playful and handmade. They include a little red crab and tiny shells or fish shapes. These are optional for play, but important for matching the visual style.

Small Red Crab

1. Using red yarn, CO 10 sts.
2. Rows 1–6: Work in stockinette.
3. Row 7: K2tog, K6, K2tog. 8 sts.
4. Row 8: P all sts.
5. BO all sts.
6. Sew around the edge and lightly stuff before closing.

• For claws, knit two small 4-stitch I-cords, each 5 rows long.
• For legs, embroider three short red lines on each side of the body.
• Add tiny black eye knots if desired.

Tiny Shell and Fish Shapes

• For a shell, CO 8 sts with blue or cream yarn and knit 5 rows in garter stitch.
• Decrease by K2tog across, pull tight, and shape into a small shell.
• For a tiny fish, CO 6 sts with blue yarn and knit 4 rows.
• Use two small stitches at one end to form a tail.
• Place these pieces near the rod for a nautical garden display.

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Arms and Shoulder Placement

The arms should sit at a relaxed downward angle, slightly away from the body. The sleeves are thick and rounded, matching the cozy knitted style of the sweater.

1. Stuff each sleeve lightly through the upper opening.
2. Insert one brown hand tip into each cuff and sew securely.
3. Pin the sleeves to the body at the side of the cream yoke.
4. The top of each sleeve should begin about 0.5 inch below the neck opening.
5. Angle each sleeve downward by about 35 degrees.
6. Sew around the shoulder edge twice for strength.

Joining the Head to the Body

The head and neck are tall and must be attached firmly. The white neck stripe should remain visible above the sweater collar. The duck should look upright, alert, and balanced.

1. Stuff the neck firmly, but do not overstuff the lower opening.
2. Insert the bottom of the neck into the sweater collar opening.
3. Check that the beak faces directly forward.
4. Pin the neck in place from the front, back, and both sides.
5. Use the green yarn tail to sew the neck to the cream collar area.
6. Make one full round of small stitches, then a second reinforcing round.
7. Hide yarn tails inside the body.

Sweater Zigzag Embroidery

The sweater has a hand-knit nautical pattern with dark blue and burgundy wave lines. Some of the lines are knitted into the sweater, and some can be added afterward for a clearer finish.

• Use navy yarn to embroider a broken zigzag across the cream chest.
• Make each diagonal section about 3 stitches wide and 2 rows tall.
• Use burgundy yarn to embroider a second zigzag where the cream section meets the navy body.
• Keep the burgundy line uneven and handmade, not perfectly straight.
• Add a second burgundy wave around each sleeve to match the body.
• Secure all embroidery threads inside the sweater so no tails are visible.

Button Placement

• Sew the first button at the center of the cream chest, just below the collar ribbing.
• Sew the second button about 0.75 inch below the first.
• Sew the third button at the transition between cream and navy.
• Sew the fourth button on the navy lower sweater.
• The buttons should follow the slightly diagonal front opening created by the sweater overlap.

Facial Finishing

The face is simple, wide-eyed, and friendly. The beak is the main feature, so avoid adding too much embroidery around it. The expression should stay clean and bright.

• Check that both eyes are level before sewing or locking them in place.
• The beak should sit centered below the eyes and slightly forward.
• If the beak looks flat, add a small amount of stuffing under the center.
• Use a yellow yarn strand to define the lower beak curve.
• Do not pull the beak stitches too tightly, or the face will lose its rounded shape.

Detailed Assembly Order

1. Knit and stuff the head and neck.
2. Knit the beak pieces and sew them to the face.
3. Add the eyes and facial details.
4. Knit and stuff the inner body.
5. Knit the sweater panel and wrap it around the body.
6. Sew the sweater seam and add front buttons.
7. Knit and attach the sleeves and hand tips.
8. Knit the trousers and attach them to the lower body.
9. Knit the feet, sandal soles, and straps.
10. Sew the feet to the trouser cuffs.
11. Attach the head and neck to the body.
12. Add the head flowers.
13. Knit the bag, strap, and bag embroidery.
14. Place the crossbody bag over the sweater and secure it lightly.
15. Knit the hat and crab applique.
16. Make the fishing rod and tiny sea pieces.

Shaping Tips for Accuracy

The image has a soft handmade doll style with rounded but structured shaping. The duck should not be floppy. Stuff the head firmly, the neck very firmly, the body firmly, and the arms slightly softer.

• Use small amounts of stuffing at a time.
• Roll the stuffed pieces between your palms to smooth lumps.
• Keep the head taller than it is wide.
• Keep the beak wide and oval, not pointed.
• Make the sweater body wider than the neck so the outfit looks cozy.
• Let the legs hang naturally from the seated body.
• Do not overstuff the sandals; they should look soft and slightly flat.

Optional Stabilizing Method

If you want the duck to sit more securely, you may add a small weighted pouch inside the lower body. This is useful if the doll will be used mostly as a display piece.

• Fill a small fabric pouch with plastic pellets.
• Place the pouch low inside the body before the body is fully closed.
• Never use loose pellets directly inside the knitted fabric.
• Do not use weighted filling if the item is intended for a small child.

Safety Notes

• Use embroidered eyes instead of plastic eyes if making this for a child under 3 years old.
• Secure all buttons with strong thread and repeated stitches.
• Avoid craft wire in the fishing rod for children’s toys.
• Check small accessories regularly if the duck will be handled often.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Before finishing, place the duck on a flat surface and check the balance. The head should face forward, the beak should sit centered, and the body should sit upright with the legs hanging down. Adjust the stuffing through any remaining openings before closing them.

• Sew the neck to the collar with two rounds of firm stitches.
• Secure the arms at matching angles on both sides.
• Attach the bag so it crosses the chest naturally.
• Sew the head flowers tightly so they do not flop.
• Smooth the sweater and align the buttons down the front.
• Place the hat, fishing rod, and crab accessories beside the duck for display.

Care Notes

• Spot clean with cool water and mild soap.
• Do not twist or wring the doll.
• Press gently with a towel to remove extra moisture.
• Reshape the beak, feet, sweater, and flowers while damp.
• Allow the doll to air dry completely before storing.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The green head is tall, rounded, and firmly stuffed.
• The yellow beak is wide, centered, and slightly raised.
• The cream and navy sweater has visible wave stripes.
• Four buttons are placed down the front of the sweater.
• The navy trousers are attached at a seated angle.
• The yellow feet have cream sandals and small anchor details.
• The tan crossbody bag has a flap, button, strap, and net embroidery.
• The red and blue head flowers are placed on the upper side of the head.
• The blue crab hat has a rolled brim and red crab applique.
• The fishing rod and tiny sea pieces complete the nautical garden scene.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

To preserve the shape, keep the duck away from strong direct sunlight for long periods. Store it upright or lying flat in a breathable cotton bag. Avoid compressing the beak, flowers, hat, and bag under heavy items.

• Brush away dust with a soft clean brush.
• Use a slightly damp cloth for small stains.
• Let every piece dry fully before storage.
• Keep wooden buttons dry to prevent swelling.
• Store the fishing rod and small accessories in a separate small pouch if needed.