Rubber Ducky Applique Free Crochet Pattern

This Rubber Ducky Applique Crochet Pattern is so fun to use to decorate your little ones Nautical Clothing. I love using the Rubber Ducky Applique to put on the Lil Sailor Layette set. You will find the free crochet pattern below.

You can sew or glue the Rubber Ducky Applique to the item you are wanting to add it to.

The sewing is minimal and is easily completed when you weave in the loose yarn tails. All you need is a yarn needle. I like the plastic yarn needles but a  metal yarn needle is my favorite. It is easier to hide your stitches when using a metal yarn needle. 

Twisting up a miniature bow is very easy.

If you have a collection of 1/2″ to 1/4″ wide ribbon, you will be able to make your Rubber Ducky applique unique to you and your own style. You can always use bakers string or twine to make a bow for the neck of the Rubber Ducky.

I have a video tutorial on how to twist up a tiny little Bow.

The ribbon in the video demonstration is wider, but the concept is the same. You may also want to read this photo tutorial to help you along. You can purchase the ad free pdf of the Rubber Ducky Applique on RAVELRY or ETSY.

You can change the size of your rubber ducky by using a different sized crochet hook.

I crocheted the small Rubber Ducky is made using an F/5/3.75mm small crochet hook. They are the rubber ducks featured in the photos.

• Small Rubber Ducky – F/5/3.75mm
• Medium Rubber Duck – H/8/5.00mm
• Large Rubber Duck – J/10/6.00

I crocheted the Little Sailor Layette Set in Pale Blue with White trim.

I then added a yellow rubber ducky to the brim of the Sailor Hat, the bum of the Nautical Diaper Cover, and to the corner of the Sailor bib.

You may like this White Sailor Layette Set trimmed in pink.

I tried to add a skirt to the diaper cover, but it really didn’t look right in the front. Only from the back does the diaper cover look good. Hence there aren’t any instructions for that little skirt. I also rebranded my business a few years later so you will see two watermarks. My business is now Krissy’s Over The Mountain Crochet.

You can purchase the ad free pdf of the Rubber Ducky Applique that includes the Sailor Set on ETSY.

You can use this Little Rubber Ducky applique in many different ways. You could sew two of them together, back to back and use it as a key chain. You can also use the bigger Rubber Duckies to make a bunting for Baby’s Nursery.

Below is the Free Crochet pattern for the Little Rubber Ducky Applique.

Yarn – Worsted Weight yarn in your choice of color.

Hook Sizes

F/5/3.75mm small
H/8/5.00mm medium
J/10/6.00mm large
L- 11/8mm ex large

Notions  ¼” black button or safety eye, or you can just make a french  knot using yarn. Yarn needle for sewing the yarn; Sewing needle and thread for sewing on the  button eye. 

Stitch Key 

dc = double crochet 

sc = single crochet 

slp st = slip stitch 

hdc = half double crochet 

ch1 sp = chain 1 space 

sp = space 

nxt = next 

st = stitch 

yo = yarn over 

repeat between * * = repeat the sequence that is between the * * as many times as stated 

x = times, will follow number, example repeat sequence 8x or 8 times 

Body and Tail 

1. CH 3 join in circle, or magic circle (make sure to leave a long enough tail that you can pull to close the center hole with) 
2. Round 1: CH 1; 9 HDC in ring; do not join
3. Round 2: 2 SC in 1st HDC (Pin indicates where 1st HDC is); continue with (HDC, DC, CH , DC, HDC in nxt st); SC in nxt st; SLP ST in nxt ST; End off and pull yarn through
   
   
4. Using yarn needle, thread yarn tail down through the center, pulling just a little to help make a dip.
   
   
5. This will help define the back and tail of the rubber duck.
   
6. Pull the center yarn tail, really tight to close up the center hole.
7. Tie the two yarn ends into a tight knot. Clip them off now as you will not need them
   
   
8.  Head
9. CH 3 join in circle, or magic circle (make sure to leave a long enough tail that you can pull to close the center hole with) 
10. Round 1: CH 1; 11 HDC in circle, join w/SLP ST in 1st HDC; end off.  
11. Thread yarn tail through to center
    
    
12. Pull center tail tightly to close the center hole, just as you did for the body. Tie them tightly, and clip one thread tail off, leaving the other to sew the head on to the body.
13. Position the head on the body, so that the tail is in the air (Pic 1) or with the tail down
    
    
14. Sew the head in place
    
    
15. Duck Bill   H/8/5.00mm medium
    Count up three stitches from where the head joins the neck, and mark. The pin shows the join area, and the hook marks the 3rd stitch. The 3rd stitch is where to make the duck bill.
    
    
16. Loop yarn over hook, and pull through the stitch, CH 1; SLP ST back into the same stitch
    
    
17. End off, thread yarn tail to the back and tie yarn ends into a knot, and tuck the yarn tails lightly under a few stitches.
    
    
18. Cut ends off.
    
    
19. Turn to right side, sew button in place and embellish with a bow if desired.
    
    I hope you enjoyed this Rubber Ducky Applique. The Crochet Pattern will be forever free on this blog.

    You can purchase the ad free pdf of the Rubber Ducky Applique on RAVELRY or ETSY.
    

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