Jolly Holiday Donald Duck Amigurumi: A Free Christmas Crochet Pattern!

Get ready to deck the halls with this adorable Christmas Donald Duck Amigurumi! Perfect for Disney fans and holiday enthusiasts alike, this free crochet pattern will guide you in creating a charming festive decoration or a heartwarming handmade gift. Bring a touch of Disney magic and holiday cheer to your home with this jolly little duck.

Why You’ll Love Crocheting This Festive Donald Duck

Crafting this Christmas Donald Duck brings immense joy, combining the nostalgia of a beloved character with the warmth of handmade holiday decor. It’s a fantastic project for intermediate crocheters looking to expand their amigurumi skills and create something truly special. Imagine the smiles this cheerful duck will bring when displayed during the festive season!

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Crochet Pattern: Jolly Holiday Donald Duck Amigurumi: A Free Christmas Crochet Pattern!

Materials

Worsted weight yarn in White, Red, Orange/Yellow, Light Blue, Black, Green
2.5mm crochet hook
6mm safety eyes (light blue oval or round)
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
Scissors
Small blue button (approx. 8-10mm)

Abbreviations

MR: Magic Ring
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: decrease (sc two stitches together)
sl st: slip stitch
FO: Fasten off
BLO: Back Loop Only
FLO: Front Loop Only
st(s): stitch(es)
rnd(s): round(s)

Instructions

General Notes: Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise specified. Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round. Stuff firmly as you go.

Pattern Instructions

Head (White yarn)

Rnd 1: MR 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: inc x6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
Rnd 7-13: sc around (36)
Insert safety eyes between Rnd 10 and 11, about 8 stitches apart. Embroider black eyebrows above eyes.
Rnd 14: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
Rnd 15: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Start stuffing.
Rnd 16: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Rnd 17: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
Rnd 18: dec x6 (6)
FO, weave in tail.

Beak (Orange/Yellow yarn)

Ch 6
Rnd 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, 3 sc, 3 sc in last ch; continue on other side of chain: 3 sc, 2 sc in last st (12)
Rnd 2: inc, 3 sc, inc x3, 3 sc, inc x2 (18)
Rnd 3: sc around (18)
Rnd 4: BLO sc around (18)
Rnd 5: sc around (18)
Sl st to next st, FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Embroider a small pink line for the mouth.

Donald’s Blue Hat (Light Blue yarn)

Rnd 1: MR 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: inc x6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rnd 4-6: sc around (18)
Sl st, FO, leave tail for sewing.

Body (White then Red yarn)

Start with White yarn.
Rnd 1: MR 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: inc x6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
Rnd 7-8: sc around (36)
Change to Red yarn.
Rnd 9: sc around (36)
Rnd 10: BLO sc around (36)
Rnd 11-17: sc around (36)
Rnd 18: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
Rnd 19: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Start stuffing.
Rnd 20: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Rnd 21: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
FO, leave a long tail for sewing.

White Trim for Body (White yarn)

Attach white yarn to the FLO of Rnd 9 of the body.
Rnd 1: ch 1, sc in each FLO st around, join with sl st to first sc (36)
Rnd 2: ch 1, sc around, join with sl st (36)
FO, weave in ends.

Arms (Make 2)

Start with Red yarn.
Rnd 1: MR 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: (sc, inc) x3 (9)
Rnd 3-7: sc around (9)
Change to White yarn.
Rnd 8-9: sc around (9)
Lightly stuff the hand part.
Flatten and sc 4 sts across the opening to close. FO, leave tail for sewing.

Legs & Feet (Make 2 – Orange/Yellow yarn)

Rnd 1: MR 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: inc x6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rnd 4: sc around (18)
Rnd 5: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
Rnd 6: dec x6 (6)
Stuff firmly.
Rnd 7-10: sc around (6)
Flatten and sc 3 sts across the opening to close. FO, leave tail for sewing.

Santa Hat (Red & White yarn)

Start with Red yarn.
Rnd 1: MR 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: sc around (6)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x3 (9)
Rnd 4-5: sc around (9)
Rnd 6: (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
Rnd 7-8: sc around (12)
Rnd 9: (3 sc, inc) x3 (15)
Rnd 10-11: sc around (15)
Rnd 12: (4 sc, inc) x3 (18)
Rnd 13: sc around (18)
Change to White yarn.
Rnd 14: sc around (18)
Rnd 15: sc around (18)
Sl st, FO. Make a small white pom-pom and attach it to the tip of the hat.

Scarf (Red & Green yarn)

Using Red yarn, ch 42.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (41). Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: With Green yarn, sc across (41). Ch 1, turn.
Row 3: With Red yarn, sc across (41). Ch 1, turn.
Row 4: With Green yarn, sc across (41). Ch 1, turn.
FO, weave in ends.

Assembly

Sew the beak onto the head, centered under the eyes.
Sew the head onto the body.
Sew Donald’s blue hat onto the top of the head.
Sew the arms to the sides of the body, just below the neck.
Sew the legs to the bottom of the body.
Sew the Santa hat onto the top of the blue hat.
Tie the scarf around Donald’s neck.
Attach the small blue button to the front of Donald’s red coat.