Crochet Tutorial: Duckling Canal Post Boat – Free Crochet Pattern.

This cheerful crochet scene features a red and cream canal post boat floating on a blue-green canal, with three tiny duckling mail carriers wearing blue caps and holding envelopes. The design includes a textured garden base, a canal-side post box, bunting flags, flower baskets, a curved bridge, stepping stones, reeds, cattails, rocks, tiny flowers, and a small frog tucked into the garden corner.

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Free Crochet Pattern Details

This pattern is written in US crochet terms. The project is designed as a detailed amigurumi display piece, not a toy for babies or pets. Most pieces are worked tightly with a small hook so the shapes stay firm, clean, and rounded.

The boat is the main feature. It has a long rounded red hull, cream deck, cream cabin, red roof, round side windows, flower baskets, black bumpers, bunting, and small ropes. The garden base is worked as a firm rectangle with a raised green border and a canal section through the center.

Finished Size

Full display base: about 16 in long by 11 in wide.
Boat: about 10 in long by 4 in wide by 4.5 in tall.
Each duckling: about 2.5 in tall.
Bridge: about 5 in wide by 2.5 in tall.
Post box: about 2.25 in tall.

Skill Level

Intermediate. A confident beginner can make this project slowly, one section at a time. The stitches are simple, but the design uses many small pieces, shaped panels, surface crochet, sewing, and careful placement.

Materials

Worsted weight cotton or cotton blend yarn in teal, grass green, dark green, red, cream, tan, brown, dark brown, yellow, orange, blue, black, white, gray, light gray, purple, pink, and small amounts of flower colors.
3.0 mm crochet hook for amigurumi pieces.
3.5 mm crochet hook for the base only, if you want a slightly softer mat.
Fiberfill stuffing.
Yarn needle.
Stitch markers.
Small scissors.
Optional plastic canvas or thick felt for the boat base and display base.
Black embroidery thread for eyes and small details.
Brown embroidery thread for envelope lines and post details.
Optional craft wire for bunting string, flower stems, reeds, and cattails.

Abbreviations

MR: magic ring
ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
tr: treble crochet
inc: 2 sc in the same stitch
dec: invisible single crochet decrease
BLO: back loop only
FLO: front loop only
RS: right side
WS: wrong side
st: stitch
sts: stitches
FO: fasten off

Gauge

With worsted weight yarn and a 3.0 mm hook, 8 sc and 8 rounds should measure about 2 in when worked firmly. Exact gauge is not critical, but every piece must be crocheted tightly so the stuffing does not show.

For the base, aim for an even rectangle that lies flat. If your base curls, loosen your tension slightly or change to a 3.5 mm hook for the base panels only.

General Pattern Notes

Work amigurumi pieces in continuous rounds unless the pattern says to join.
Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round.
Stuff firmly but do not overstuff small pieces.
Leave long yarn tails on pieces that will be sewn to the base.
For the cleanest boat shape, lightly steam-block the flat panels before assembly.
The display looks best when the boat is angled slightly across the canal, just like the reference image.

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Part 1: Rectangular Garden and Canal Base

The base is made in three sections: a large green rectangle, a teal canal strip, and a raised green border. This creates the look of a soft garden mat with water running through the center.

Main Green Base

Use grass green yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.

Ch 49.
Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and across. You will have 48 sc.
Rows 2-66: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. Keep your stitches even and firm.
FO, leaving a long tail if you want to sew this panel to plastic canvas.

For a thicker display base, make a second identical green rectangle. Place plastic canvas or thick felt between both rectangles. Sc around all four edges through both layers, placing 3 sc in each corner.

Teal Canal Panel

Use teal yarn. This panel sits on top of the green base and should run lengthwise down the center.

Ch 29.
Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and across. You will have 28 sc.
Rows 2-58: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Place the teal canal panel slightly off center, leaving more green space on the front left side for the ducklings and post area. Sew it down with small whip stitches around all edges.

Raised Green Border

Use grass green yarn.

Join yarn in any corner of the base.
Round 1: Sc evenly around the full rectangle, placing 3 sc in each corner.
Round 2: BLO sc around, placing 3 sc in each corner.
Round 3: Sc around again, placing 3 sc in each corner.
FO and weave in ends.

This border gives the base a raised, finished edge like the thick green frame visible around the scene.

Part 2: Red Canal Post Boat Hull

The boat hull is long, low, and rounded. It is worked as an oval base, then built upward with red sides and a black lower bumper. The cream deck is sewn on top.

Boat Bottom Oval

Use black yarn for the bottom bumper layer.

Ch 29.
Round 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 26 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working along the other side of the chain, sc in next 26 ch, 2 sc in last ch. You will have 58 sc.
Round 2: Inc, sc 26, inc in next 3 sts, sc 26, inc in next 2 sts. You will have 64 sc.
Round 3: Sc 1, inc, sc 26, repeat sc 1, inc three times, sc 26, repeat sc 1, inc two times. You will have 70 sc.
Round 4: Sc around. FO.

Red Hull Sides

Join red yarn in BLO of any stitch on the black oval.

Round 1: BLO sc around. You will have 70 sc.
Round 2: Sc around.
Round 3: Sc 12, dec, sc 20, dec, sc 12, dec, sc 20, dec. You will have 66 sc.
Round 4: Sc around.
Round 5: Sc 11, dec, sc 19, dec, sc 11, dec, sc 19, dec. You will have 62 sc.
Round 6: Sc around.
Round 7: Sc 10, dec, sc 18, dec, sc 10, dec, sc 18, dec. You will have 58 sc.
Round 8: Sc around.
Round 9: Sc 9, dec, sc 17, dec, sc 9, dec, sc 17, dec. You will have 54 sc.
Round 10: Sc around. FO, leaving a long tail.

Stuff the hull very lightly. It should look firm and rounded, not puffy. Insert an oval of plastic canvas inside the bottom if you want the boat to sit flat.

Cream Upper Deck

Use cream yarn.

Ch 25.
Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and across. You will have 24 sc.
Rows 2-10: Ch 1, turn, sc across.
Round edging: Sc evenly around the rectangle, placing 3 sc in each corner.
FO, leaving a long sewing tail.

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Sew the cream deck onto the top center of the red hull. Keep the deck flat and centered, leaving a visible red border around it.

Red Raised Deck Trim

Use red yarn for the long raised trim seen on top of the cream deck.

Ch 24.
Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and across. You will have 23 sc.
FO, leaving a tail.

Sew this strip lengthwise down the center of the cream deck. Place it slightly raised by stitching only along the sides of the strip.

Part 3: Bow and Stern Details

Front Bow Platform

The front platform is cream with a red rim and a rounded point. Use cream yarn first.

Ch 9.
Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and across. You will have 8 sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc across.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 4, dec. You will have 6 sc.
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 2, dec. You will have 4 sc.
Row 5: Ch 1, turn, dec twice. You will have 2 sc.
Row 6: Ch 1, turn, dec. You will have 1 sc.
FO.

Join red yarn to the outer edge and sc evenly around the platform. Sew the wide edge to the front of the boat so the point faces outward.

Black Front Bumper

Use black yarn.

MR, 6 sc in ring.
Round 2: Inc around. You will have 12 sc.
Rounds 3-4: Sc around.
Round 5: Dec around. You will have 6 sc.
Stuff lightly and FO.

Sew the black bumper to the very front point of the boat. Make one more small bumper and sew it to the back.

Part 4: Cream Boat Cabin

The cabin sits toward the back of the boat. It has cream walls, red roof, rounded front window, dark side window, and small red trim.

Cabin Body

Use cream yarn.

Ch 15.
Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and across. You will have 14 sc.
Rows 2-12: Ch 1, turn, sc across.
FO. This is the cabin floor and front-back width.

Cabin Side Walls

Make 2. Ch 13.
Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and across. You will have 12 sc.
Rows 2-8: Ch 1, turn, sc across.
FO, leaving a long tail.

Cabin Front and Back Walls

Make 2. Ch 9.
Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and across. You will have 8 sc.
Rows 2-8: Ch 1, turn, sc across.
FO, leaving a long tail.

Sew the four walls around the cabin floor to create a small open box. Stuff lightly so the walls stay square. Sew the cabin to the back half of the boat deck.

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Curved Red Cabin Roof

The roof is wider than the cabin and curves softly down at the sides.

Use red yarn. Ch 17.
Row 1: Hdc in the 2nd ch from hook and across. You will have 16 hdc.
Rows 2-8: Ch 1, turn, hdc across.
Row 9: Ch 1, turn, sc across for a firm front edge.
FO, leaving a long tail.

To shape the roof, fold it gently over your finger so it arches. Sew the roof to the cabin top, letting each side overhang by about one stitch. The red roof should sit like a soft rounded cap.

Cabin Windows

Use black yarn for window centers and tan or cream yarn for frames.

Side Window Centers

Make 2 in black. Ch 5.
Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and across. You will have 4 sc.
Rows 2-3: Ch 1, turn, sc across.
FO.

Window Frames

Join tan yarn to one corner of the black window.
Sc evenly around, placing 2 sc in each corner.
FO and sew one window to each cabin side.

Rounded Front Window

Use black yarn. MR, 6 sc in ring.
Round 2: Inc around. You will have 12 sc.
Round 3: Sc 1, inc around. You will have 18 sc.
FO.
Join tan yarn and sc around once for the frame.

Sew the round window to the front wall of the cabin. Add a tiny white stitch on one side for a shine mark.

Part 5: Boat Side Panels, Portholes, and Door

Round Side Portholes

Make 4 portholes, two for each visible side. Use black for the center and cream for the frame.

With black yarn, MR, 6 sc in ring.
Round 2: Inc around. You will have 12 sc.
FO.
Join cream yarn. Round 3: Sc around.
Round 4: Sl st around for a neat raised rim.
FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Sew the portholes along the red side of the boat, below the cream deck. Place them evenly so they match the rounded windows in the image.

Small Cream Door Trim

Use cream yarn.

Ch 8.
Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and across. You will have 7 sc.
Rows 2-3: Ch 1, turn, sc across.
FO, leaving a tail.

Sew this vertical cream panel near the front side of the red cabin area. Add one tiny French knot or small yellow stitch as a door handle.

Part 6: Flower Baskets on the Boat

The boat has small hanging baskets filled with colorful flowers. Make two baskets for the visible side and one optional basket for the back.

Basket

Use tan yarn.

MR, 6 sc in ring.
Round 2: Inc around. You will have 12 sc.
Round 3: BLO sc around.
Rounds 4-5: Sc around.
FO, leaving a long tail.

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Basket Handle

Ch 9.
FO and sew each end of the chain to the basket rim.

Tiny Flowers for Baskets

Use pink, yellow, white, and purple yarn.

Ch 2.
Work 5 sc into the 2nd ch from hook.
Sl st to first sc and FO.

Make 3 flowers for each basket. Sew or glue the flowers into the basket opening. Add a few dark green chain stitches as leaves.

Part 7: Bunting Flags Across the Boat

The bunting gives the boat a festive post-day look. Use cream yarn or thin cotton thread for the cord. Use red, blue, white, and pale pink for the flags.

Bunting Cord

Ch 48 with cream yarn.
FO, leaving long tails at both ends.

Triangle Flags

Make 7 small flags.

Ch 5.
Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and across. You will have 4 sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, dec twice. You will have 2 sc.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, dec. You will have 1 sc.
FO, leaving a short tail.

Sew the flags evenly to the bunting cord. Attach one end of the cord to the cabin roof and the other end to the front bow. Let it hang in a gentle curve. Add a second short strand near the side if desired.

Part 8: Duckling Mail Carriers

Make three ducklings. Each duckling has a round yellow body, small head, orange beak, orange feet, blue cap, and a tiny envelope held in front.

Duckling Body

Use yellow yarn.

Round 1: MR, 6 sc in ring.
Round 2: Inc around. You will have 12 sc.
Round 3: Sc 1, inc around. You will have 18 sc.
Round 4: Sc 2, inc around. You will have 24 sc.
Rounds 5-8: Sc around.
Round 9: Sc 2, dec around. You will have 18 sc.
Round 10: Sc 1, dec around. You will have 12 sc.
Stuff firmly.
Round 11: Dec around. You will have 6 sc.
FO and close.

Duckling Head

Use yellow yarn.

Round 1: MR, 6 sc in ring.
Round 2: Inc around. You will have 12 sc.
Round 3: Sc 1, inc around. You will have 18 sc.
Rounds 4-6: Sc around.
Round 7: Sc 1, dec around. You will have 12 sc.
Stuff lightly.
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Sew the head to the body with the head slightly forward, giving the duckling a sweet waddling posture.

Duckling Wings

Make 2 for each duckling in yellow.

Ch 5.
Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next 2 ch, sc in last ch.
FO, leaving a tail.

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Sew one wing to each side of the body. Place the front edge of each wing slightly forward so the duckling looks like it is holding mail.

Duckling Beak

Use orange yarn.

Ch 4.
Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, sl st in last ch.
FO, leaving a tail.

Sew the beak across the lower front of the head. Keep it flat and slightly wide.

Duckling Feet

Make 2 for each duckling in orange.

Ch 4.
Sl st in the 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, sl st in last ch.
FO, leaving a tail.

Sew the feet to the bottom front of the body so they peek out under the round belly.

Blue Post Cap

Use blue yarn.

Round 1: MR, 6 sc in ring.
Round 2: Inc around. You will have 12 sc.
Round 3: Sc 1, inc around. You will have 18 sc.
Round 4: BLO sc around.
Round 5: Sc around.
FO, leaving a tail.

Cap Brim

Join blue yarn to the front of the cap.
Work 5 sc across the front edge.
Ch 1, turn, sc 5.
FO and weave in the short tail.

Sew the cap to the top of the duckling head. Tilt the brim forward slightly.

Eyes and Cheeks

Use black thread to embroider two small eyes between rounds 4 and 5 of the head.
Place the eyes about 4 stitches apart.
Add tiny pink stitches under the eyes for cheeks if desired.

Part 9: Tiny Envelopes

Make one envelope for each duckling and several extra loose letters near the post box.

Envelope Rectangle

Use cream or white yarn.

Ch 8.
Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and across. You will have 7 sc.
Rows 2-4: Ch 1, turn, sc across.
FO and weave in ends.

Use brown or red embroidery thread to stitch a V-shaped flap line on the envelope. Sew one envelope to the front of each duckling body, angled slightly differently for a natural look.

Part 10: Canal Post Box and Mail Area

The post box sits on the left garden bank. It has a rounded tan top, a small sign reading Canal Post, and several tiny letters on the ground.

Post Box Body

Use tan yarn.

Ch 9.
Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and across. You will have 8 sc.
Rows 2-8: Ch 1, turn, sc across.
FO. Make 2 panels.

Post Box Side Panels

Make 2. Ch 5.
Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and across. You will have 4 sc.
Rows 2-8: Ch 1, turn, sc across.
FO.

Rounded Top

Ch 9.
Row 1: Hdc in the 2nd ch from hook and across. You will have 8 hdc.
Rows 2-5: Ch 1, turn, hdc across.
FO, leaving a long tail.

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Sew the front, back, and side panels into a small box. Curve the hdc top over the opening and sew along both upper sides. Stuff lightly before closing the bottom.

Post Box Legs

Use dark brown yarn.

Make 2. Ch 7.
Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and across. You will have 6 sc.
FO, leaving a tail.

Sew the legs under the post box and then sew the legs to the green base.

Canal Post Sign

Use cream yarn.

Ch 9.
Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and across. You will have 8 sc.
Rows 2-3: Ch 1, turn, sc across.
FO.

Embroider Canal Post with black thread using tiny straight stitches. Sew the sign to the front of the post box.

Loose Letters

Make 4 small letters using the same envelope rectangle pattern, but work only 2 rows instead of 4 rows. Embroider small red squares, address lines, and flap marks. Sew them near the post box and ducklings.

Part 11: Brown Arched Canal Bridge

The bridge stands behind the boat and crosses the canal visually. It is made as a curved brown arch with posts and rail pieces.

Main Bridge Arch

Use medium brown yarn.

Ch 31.
Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and across. You will have 30 sc.
Rows 2-4: Ch 1, turn, sc across.
FO.

To create the arch, gently curve the strip before sewing. Sew the lower ends to the back edge of the canal area so the center rises upward.

Bridge Rail

Ch 29.
Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and across. You will have 28 sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc across.
FO.

Sew this rail above the main arch, leaving a small open gap between the two strips.

Bridge Posts

Make 8 small posts in dark brown.

Ch 6.
Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and across. You will have 5 sc.
FO, leaving a tail.

Sew the posts vertically between the lower arch and upper rail. Place the posts evenly across the bridge. Add two slightly taller end posts at both sides.

Part 12: Stepping Stones

The right side of the canal has a winding path of gray stepping stones.

Small Stone

Make 7 in light gray and gray.

MR, 6 sc in ring.
Round 2: Inc around. You will have 12 sc.
Round 3: Sc 1, inc around. You will have 18 sc.
Round 4: Sl st loosely around.
FO, leaving a long tail.

Larger Stone

Make 4.

MR, 6 sc in ring.
Round 2: Inc around. You will have 12 sc.
Round 3: Sc 1, inc around. You will have 18 sc.
Round 4: Sc 2, inc around. You will have 24 sc.
FO, leaving a long tail.

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Sew the stones in a curved path near the back right garden. Overlap a few stones slightly so the path looks natural.

Part 13: Garden Rocks

Use gray and light gray yarn. Make several rounded rocks in different sizes and place them near the flowers and reeds.

Small Rock

MR, 6 sc in ring.
Round 2: Inc around. You will have 12 sc.
Round 3: Sc around.
Round 4: Dec around. You will have 6 sc.
Stuff lightly, FO, and close.

Large Rock

MR, 6 sc in ring.
Round 2: Inc around. You will have 12 sc.
Round 3: Sc 1, inc around. You will have 18 sc.
Rounds 4-5: Sc around.
Round 6: Sc 1, dec around. You will have 12 sc.
Round 7: Dec around. You will have 6 sc.
Stuff, FO, and close.

Sew the rocks in clusters at the front right and back left corners. Do not make them perfectly straight. The natural uneven spacing is part of the charm.

Part 14: Reeds and Cattails

Green Reed Stems

Use dark green yarn.

Ch 10.
Sl st in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across.
FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Make 18 to 24 reeds in different chain lengths from 7 to 13 chains. Sew them upright around the canal edges.

Brown Cattail Tops

Use brown yarn.

MR, 5 sc in ring.
Rounds 2-4: Sc around.
FO, leaving a tail.

Sew each cattail top to a green reed stem. Place cattails in small groups near the canal banks, especially at the front right and back left corners.

Part 15: Flowers and Leaves

The scene uses many small flowers in white, yellow, purple, and pink. Make them simple and tiny so they do not overpower the boat.

Tiny Five-Petal Flower

Use flower color. MR.
Work this sequence into the ring 5 times: ch 2, sc into ring.
Pull the ring closed.
FO, leaving a tail for sewing.

Round Button Flower

Ch 2.
Work 6 sc into the 2nd ch from hook.
Sl st to first sc.
FO.

Small Leaf

Use green yarn.

Ch 5.
Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sl st in last ch.
FO.

Make at least 20 leaves and 24 flowers. Sew flower clusters around the front right corner, back right stepping stone path, and left post box area. Add a few flowers to the boat baskets.

Part 16: Tiny Frog

The small frog sits among the rocks at the front right corner. Use light green yarn.

Frog Body

Round 1: MR, 6 sc in ring.
Round 2: Inc around. You will have 12 sc.
Rounds 3-4: Sc around.
Round 5: Dec around. You will have 6 sc.
Stuff lightly, FO, and close.

Frog Eyes

Make 2 in light green.

MR, 5 sc in ring.
FO, leaving a tail.

Sew the eyes to the top front of the frog body. Add tiny black stitches to the center of each eye. Embroider a small curved smile with dark green or black thread.

Part 17: Placement Guide

Before sewing everything permanently, place all pieces on the base. This step is important because the scene has many details. The boat should sit mostly on the teal canal, angled slightly from back left to front right.

Place the boat in the center of the canal with the bow pointing toward the front right corner.
Place the ducklings on the green bank in front of the boat.
Place the post box on the left bank near the ducklings.
Place the bridge behind the boat, crossing the canal visually.
Place the stepping stones on the back right garden area.
Place rocks, reeds, cattails, and flowers around the outer garden edges.
Place the frog near the front right rocks and flowers.

Once you like the layout, sew each piece down with matching yarn. Use small stitches and hide knots under the base whenever possible.

Part 18: Sewing the Boat to the Canal

Thread a long piece of red yarn through the bottom edge of the hull. Sew through the hull and into the teal canal panel every 4 to 5 stitches. Pull gently so the boat sits flat but does not sink into the base.

For extra strength, add a few hidden stitches under the bow platform and stern. The boat should feel secure when the display is moved, but the stitches should not be visible from the front.

Part 19: Adding Surface Details

Boat Ropes

Use cream or tan yarn.

Ch 14 for each small rope.
FO and knot each end.
Sew one rope near the bow and one near the stern.

Side Rail Accent

Use red yarn.

Ch 32.
Sl st in the 2nd ch from hook and across.
FO, leaving a tail.

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Sew this thin strip along the upper red side of the boat, just below the cream deck. Repeat for the opposite side if visible.

Window Shine

Add one tiny white stitch to each black window. This small detail makes the windows look glossy and gives the boat a polished finish.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check every duckling before sewing it to the base. The eyes should be level, the beak should sit centered, and the cap brim should point forward. Add small cheek stitches only after the face looks balanced.

Sew the envelopes to the ducklings last. Angle each envelope slightly differently so the three ducklings look lively, like a tiny postal team walking along the canal bank.

After the faces are finished, attach the ducklings to the green bank with yellow yarn. Sew through the lower body and feet several times so they stand upright.

Care Notes

Spot clean only with cool water and mild soap.
Do not machine wash if your project contains wire, plastic canvas, or glued details.
Let the piece air dry flat on a towel.
Keep away from strong direct sunlight to protect the yarn colors.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

The boat is centered and angled naturally on the canal.
The cabin roof is curved and secure.
The portholes are evenly spaced on the red hull.
The bunting hangs in a soft curve.
The ducklings have matching blue caps and envelopes.
The post box sign is readable.
The bridge stands upright behind the boat.
Flowers, reeds, rocks, and stepping stones are sewn firmly to the base.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

To preserve the shape, store the finished crochet scene on a flat shelf or in a display box. Avoid stacking other items on top of it, especially over the bridge, bunting, cabin roof, and flower clusters.

Use a soft brush to remove dust from the boat, ducklings, and garden details. Work gently around the bunting and reeds. If a flower or leaf bends out of place, reshape it with your fingers and allow it to rest flat.

For long-term storage, wrap the project loosely in acid-free tissue paper and place it in a breathable box. Do not seal it tightly in plastic for long periods, because trapped moisture may affect the yarn and stuffing.

Your Duckling Canal Post Boat is now complete: a cozy handmade canal scene filled with mail-carrying ducklings, a festive red post boat, garden flowers, stepping stones, reeds, and sweet countryside charm.