Why You’ll Love Crafting This Cute Rainy Day Duckling
This crochet raincoat duckling is not only an incredibly fun weekend project but also makes an irresistible gift for baby showers, children, or plushie collectors. Its compact size makes it perfect for using up scrap yarn from your stash. Plus, the combination of basic stitches and clever assembly techniques offers a highly rewarding crafting experience that builds your amigurumi skills.
Materials You Will Need
- Yellow DK yarn for the duckling
- Bright blue or yellow yarn for the raincoat
- 2.5mm crochet hook
- Safety eyes and fiberfill
- Keychain ring and orange yarn for the beak
Tips for the Tiny Raincoat
The raincoat is worked as a simple cone over the body with a hood added in the round, then finished with a row of picot or shell edging for that classic raincoat hem. Little buttons can be embroidered with French knots down the front. Add tiny rain boots in a contrasting color to complete the rainy day outfit.
Ready for Puddle Season
This raincoat duckling keychain is a cheerful gift for anyone who loves rainy day coziness, spring showers and ducks in general. It is especially popular in spring and fall, and it makes an adorable baby shower favor. Duck amigurumi are hugely popular on Pinterest, and the raincoat twist makes this one irresistible.