Introduction: Just Ducky

This Ducky is just adorable, you can crochet this in a day if you know the basic stitches and have crocheted before. 

Step 1: What You Will Need:

MATERIALS:
Crochet Hook Size G-6
Safety Eyes Size 9mm
Vanna’s Choice Ducky (A)
Vanna’s Choice Terracotta (B)
Cluster Fluff-fiber fill
1 Blunt Needle
Stitch Markers
NOTES: Work in continuous rnds; do not join or turn.
SIZE: Around 7 inches tall
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES:
St(s) = stitch(es) Sc = single crochet Ch = chain Sc2tog = single crochet 2 together Rnd = round
Beg = begin, beginning, Rep = repeat, Sl St = slip stitch
Do This First: Cut 2 strands from color A six inches long, then cut 5 strands five inches long. This will be used for his hair on top of his head.

Step 2: Head & Body

HEAD and BODY: With A
Rnd 1: Begin work by making a Magic Circle with 6 sc. Place marker in first stitch for beginning of round; move marker up as each rnd is completed.
Rnd 2:  2 sc into each st around (12)
Rnd 3: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st, rep from * around - 18 sc.
Rnd 4: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 2 sts, rep from * around - 24 sts.                                                                    
Rnds 5 -8: Sc in each st around.
Rnd 9: *Sc2tog, sc in each of next 2 sts, rep from * around - 18 sts.
Rnd 10: *Sc2tog, sc in the next st, rep from * around - 12 sts.
Place the Safety Eyes where you want them and attach according to their directions.
Use the 2 strands 6 inches long, fold the strands in half to form a loop insert crochet hook back in on top of Ducky’s head draw the loops through from the inside but not all the way out, set aside. Hold the 5 strands together and fold in half forming a loop. You will be making a Tassel by inserting this loop through the loops on top of the Bird’s head. Pull the ends of the 5 strands through this loop to form a knot. Pull the strands tight then pull the knot back into the top of the head a little by pulling from the inside. Use a blunt needle to sew the knot with the strands inside the head to secure it. Trim Fringe ends evenly. To get the look in the pictures I then unraveled the stands on top of his head.
Stuff with Fluff.
Rnd 11: *Sc2tog around - 6 sts.
Rnd 12: Work 2 sc in each st around - 12 sc.
Rnd 13: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st, rep from * around - 18 sc.
Rnd 14: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 2 sts, rep from * around - 24 sts.
Rnd 15: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 3 sts, rep from * around - 30 sts.
Rnd 16: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 4 sts, rep from * around - 36 sts.
Rnds 17 -20: Sc in each st around.
Rnd 21: *Sc2tog, sc in each of next 4 sts, rep from * around - 30 sts.
Rnd 22: *Sc2tog, sc in each of next 3 sts, rep from * around - 24 sts.
Rnd 23: *Sc2tog, sc in each of next 2 sts, rep from * around - 18 sts.
Rnd 24: *Sc2tog, sc in the next st, rep from * around - 12 sts.
After this round stuff the body to your desired firmness.
Rnd 25: *Sc2tog around fasten off weave in ends.

Step 3: Bill

BILL: With B
Rnd 1: Begin work by making a Magic Circle with 6 sc. Place marker in first stitch for beginning of round; move marker up as each rnd is completed.
Rnd 2:  2 sc into each sc around (12)
Rnd 3-4: Sc  around.
Fasten off leaving a tail to sew BILL to head after you light stuff it with fluff.

Step 4: Wings

WINGS make 2 With A
Rnd 1: Begin work by making a Magic Circle with 6 sc. Place marker in first stitch for beginning of round; move marker up as each rnd is completed.
Rnd 2:  2 sc into each sc around (12)
Rnd 3-6: Sc in each st around.
Rnd 7: *Sc2tog around fasten off leaving a tail to sew to body.

Step 5: Feet

FEET: make 2 With B
Rnd 1: Begin work by making a Magic Circle with 6 sc. Place marker in first stitch for beginning of round; move marker up as each rnd is completed.
Rnd 2:  2 sc into each sc around (12)
Rnd 3: Sc in each st around.
Rnd 4: *Sc2tog around
Rnd 5-8: Sc in each st around. Fasten off, stuff with a little fluff and leave a long to sew legs to body.

Step 6: Tail

TAIL: With A
Rnd 1: Begin work by making a Magic Circle with 4 sc spaces. Place marker in first stitch for beginning of round; move marker up as each rnd is completed.
Rnd 2:  *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, rep from * around (6)
Rnd 3: Sc in next 2 Sts, 2 scs into each of the next 2 Sts, Sc in next 2 Sts. (8)
Rnd 4: Sc in each st around. Fasten off, stuff with a little fluff and leave a long tail to sew tail to body.

Once all pieces are complete use pictures to guide you as to where you are to sew on the parts.
Every effort has been made to have the crochet instructions accurate and complete. I can not be responsible for variance of individual crocheters, human errors, or typographical mistakes.
If you need any help with this pattern feel free to contact me via e-mail  grzp1106@sbcglobal.net Visit my online shop at www.yarnabees.etsy.com

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