Curly Baby Duckling

No. 1001-191-6563

Abbreviations:
Materials:
ch: chain
− Crochet hooks 2.5 mm and 3.0mm
− Curly from Go Handmade st: stitch
− Rainbow Cotton 8/4 sc: single crochet
− 2 safety eyes 10 mm
tog: together
− 1 set of teether toys – animal feet
− Fiber Fill
− Rattle ball or other noise piece Finished Size: Approx. 6” (15 cm) tall
Buy the yarn and materials here:
http://shop.hobbii.com/curly-baby-ducklings

Yarn Requirements:
Approx. 35g Curly and a small amount of
Rainbow 8/4

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Pattern:
Beak – Made using Rainbow 8/4 and the smaller crochet hook (2.5mm)
Ch 6.
1. In the 2nd ch from the hook, work 1 sc. Work 1 sc in the next 3 sts. In the last st, work 3 sc. Now
work into the back of the starting ch. Work 1 sc in the next 3 sts. Work 2 sc in the last st. (12)
2. Work 1 sc in each st. (12)
3. Work 1 sc in each st. (12)
4. Work 1 sc in the first 2 sts, work 2 sc in each of the next 2 sts. Work 1 sc in the last 8 sts. (14)
Cut the yarn leaving a long tail for sewing.

Head: - Made using Curly and the larger crochet hook (3.0mm)
1. Starting with a magic ring, work 6 sc into the ring (6)
2. Work 2 sc in each st. (12)
3. Work *1 sc, 2sc in the next st* repeat *-* to the end of the rnd. (18)
4. Work *1 sc in the next 2 sts, 2sc in the next st* repeat *-* to the end of the rnd. (24)
5. Work *1 sc in the next 3 sts, 2sc in the next st* repeat *-* to the end of the rnd. (30)
6. Work *1 sc in the next 4 sts, 2sc in the next st* repeat *-* to the end of the rnd. (36)
7. Work *1 sc in the next 5 sts, 2sc in the next st* repeat *-* to the end of the rnd. (42)
8. Work *1 sc in the next 6 sts, 2sc in the next st* repeat *-* to the end of the rnd. (48)
9. Work *1 sc in the next 7 sts, 2sc in the next st* repeat *-* to the end of the rnd. (54)
10. Work *1 sc in the next 8 sts, 2sc in the next st* repeat *-* to the end of the rnd. (60)
11. Work *1 sc in the next 9 sts, 2sc in the next st* repeat *-* to the end of the rnd. (66)
12. -18. Work 1 sc in each st. (66)
19. Work *1 sc in the next 9 sts, sc2tog* repeat *-* to the end of the rnd. (60)
20. Work *1 sc in the next 8 sts, sc2tog* repeat *-* to the end of the rnd. (54)
21. Work *1 sc in the next 7 sts, sc2tog* repeat *-* to the end of the rnd. (48)
22. Work *1 sc in the next 6 sts, sc2tog* repeat *-* to the end of the rnd. (42)
23. Work *1 sc in the next 5 sts, sc2tog* repeat *-* to the end of the rnd. (36)
24. Work *1 sc in the next 4 sts, sc2tog* repeat *-* to the end of the rnd. (30)
25. Work *1 sc in the next 3 sts, sc2tog* repeat *-* to the end of the rnd. (24)
26. Work *1 sc in the next 2 sts, sc2tog* repeat *-* to the end of the rnd. (18)
27. Work 1 sc in each st. (18) Do not cut the yarn. Attach the eyes between rnds 14 &5 with 12 sts
between them. Fill with the cotton filling (fiber fill).

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 Attaching the beak and eyes:

1. Place the eyes as instructed in the 2. Now attach the beak.

pattern.

3. Sew the beak to the head between the 4. Like this.

eyes and a couple of rnds below.

5. If you want to add depth under the eyes 6. and out by the right side of the eye, as
to give the duckling’s face more shape, do shown her. Insert the needle on the other
the following: Using a darning needle, side of the eye and through the head. Pull
pull the yarn through the head gently.

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 7. Repeat for the other eye. Pull the yarn 8. Insert the needle on the other side of the
through the head and out by the right eye and through the head.
side of the eye as shown here.

9. Pull gently on both ends of the yarn until

you have the desired shape for both eyes.
Tie a knot.

Body:
Continue where you left off and work the body.
28. Work 2 sc in each st. (36)
29. Work 1 sc in each st (36)
30. Work *1 sc in the next 5 sts, 2sc in the next st* repeat *-* to the end of the rnd. (42)
31. Work *1 sc in the next 6 sts, 2sc in the next st* repeat *-* to the end of the rnd. (48)
32. Work *1 sc in the next 7 sts, 2sc in the next st* repeat *-* to the end of the rnd. (54)
33. – 36. Work 1 sc in each st (54)
34. Work *1 sc in the next 8 sts, 2sc in the next st* repeat *-* to the end of the rnd. (60)
35. – 39. Work 1 sc in each st. (60)
36. Work *1 sc in the next 8 sts, sc2tog* repeat *-* to the end of the rnd. (54)

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 40. Work *1 sc in the next 7 sts, sc2tog* repeat *-* to the end of the rnd. (48)
41. Work *1 sc in the next 6 sts, sc2tog* repeat *-* to the end of the rnd. (42)
42. Work *1 sc in the next 5 sts, sc2tog* repeat *-* to the end of the rnd. (36)
43. Work *1 sc in the next 4 sts, sc2tog* repeat *-* to the end of the rnd. (30)
44. Work *1 sc in the next 3 sts, sc2tog* repeat *-* to the end of the rnd. (24) Fill the body before the
hole becomes too small. If you want to add a rattle, do it now along with the fiber fill.
45. Work *1 sc in the next 2 sts, sc2tog* repeat *-* to the end of the rnd. (18)
46. Work *1 sc in the next st, sc2tog* repeat *-* to the end of the rnd. (12)
47. Work *sc2tog* repeat *-* to the end of the rnd. (6)
Sew the hole closed and weave in the ends.

Attaching the feet:

With Curly and the larger crochet hook (3.0mm) work 2 straps for attaching the feet.
1. Ch 4. In the 2nd ch from the hook, work 1 sc. Work sc in each st to the end of the row (3)
2. Ch 1 and turn. Work sc in each st to the end of the row (3)
3. Ch 1 and turn. Work sc in each st to the end of the row (3)
4. Ch 1 and turn. Work sc in each st to the end of the row (3)
5. Ch 1 and turn. Work sc in each st to the end of the row (3)
6. Ch 1 and turn. Work sc in each st to the end of the row (3)
7. Ch 1 and turn. Work sc in each st to the end of the row (3)

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 1. The feet are attached with these 2 straps. 2. Pull the short edge through the hole in the
foot and fold as shown here.

3. Sew the edges together, 4. And sew it securely to the body.

5. Repeat for both feet.

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Wings:
Made using Curly and the larger crochet hook (3.0mm). Make 2.
1. Starting with a magic ring, work 6 sc into the ring (6)
2. Work 2 sc in each st. (12)
3. Work 1 sc in each st. (12)
4. Work *1 sc, 2sc in the next st* repeat *-* to the end of the rnd. (18)
5. Work 1 sc in each st. (18)
6. Work 1 sc in each st. (18)
7. Work *1 sc, 2sc in the next st* repeat *-* a total of 4 times. Work *1 sc in the next st, sc2tog*
repeat *-* a total of 3 times. Work 1 sc in the last st.
8. Work *1 sc, 2sc in the next st* repeat *-* a total of 4 times. Work *1 sc in the next st, sc2tog*
repeat *-* a total of 3 times. Work 1 sc in the last st.
9. Work *1 sc, 2sc in the next st* repeat *-* a total of 4 times. Work *1 sc in the next st, sc2tog*
repeat *-* a total of 3 times. Work 1 sc in the last st.
10. Work 1 sc in each st.
11. Work 1 sc in each st.

Fold the wings flat and sc across the bottom to close.

1. The wings are now ready to be attached. 2. Sew them on either side of the body approx.
3 rnds below the start of the body.

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 3. Repeat on the other side.

Tail Feathers:
1. Attach Curly in a st on the back side. Ch 6 and work 1 sc in the beginning st. Ch 8 and work 1 sc in
the beginning st. Ch 6 and work 1 sc in the beginning st. Cut yarn and weave in the ends.

Enjoy! ☺ Best Wishes, Hobbii

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