Adorable Lalafanfan Crochet Duck Pattern

Create your own charming Lalafanfan duck with this comprehensive amigurumi pattern. This Lalafanfan popular character, with its round head, chubby body, and adorable accessories, has captured the hearts of crochet enthusiasts worldwide. Follow this detailed guide to craft your own fashionable duck companion complete with a stylish hat, dress, and matching bag.

Essential Materials For Your Lalafanfan Duck

Before beginning your Lalafanfan duck project, gather these materials:

Yarn Art Dolce in:
- Main color (#761) – 1 skein (for body, head, arms, legs)
- Cheeks color (#759) – small amount
- Beak color (#778) – small amount
Yarn Art Suit Jeans (#75) – 1 skein (for hat, dress)
White yarn for the bag
Black safety eyes (10mm)
Polyester toy stuffing
Cotton yarn for sewing details
Crochet hook size 4.5 mm
Yarn needle for assembly
Scissors

Understanding Lalafanfan Terminology

Familiarize yourself with these abbreviations used throughout the pattern:

Magic Ring (MR): Creates a tight center circle to begin spherical shapes
Single Crochet (sc): The basic stitch used most frequently in amigurumi
Increase (inc): Working two stitches in one stitch
Decrease (dec): Combining two stitches into one
Triple Crochet/Treble Crochet (tr): Creates tall stitches
Double Crochet (dc): Creates medium-height stitches
Half Double Crochet (hdc): A stitch between single and double crochet in height
Slip Stitch (slst): Used to join rounds without adding height
Chain (ch): Creates the foundation for your work
Front Loops Only (FLO): Working through only the front loop of a stitch
Back Loops Only (BLO): Working through only the back loop of a stitch

Lalafanfan Creating The Duck’s Head

The round head is the distinguishing feature of the Lalafanfan duck:

Round 1: Create a magic ring and work 6 single crochet into it (6 stitches total). Round 2: Work an increase in each stitch around (12 stitches total). Round 3: Work 1 single crochet, 1 increase and repeat 6 times around (18 stitches total). Round 4: Work 2 single crochet, 1 increase and repeat 6 times around (24 stitches total). Round 5: Work 3 single crochet, 1 increase and repeat 6 times around (30 stitches total). Round 6: Work 4 single crochet, 1 increase and repeat 6 times around (36 stitches total). Round 7: Work 5 single crochet, 1 increase and repeat 6 times around (42 stitches total). Round 8: Work 6 single crochet, 1 increase and repeat 6 times around (48 stitches total). Rounds 9-14: Work 48 single crochet around for 6 rounds (48 stitches total).

Begin decreasing to shape the head: Round 15: Work 6 single crochet, 1 decrease and repeat 6 times around (42 stitches total). Round 16: Work 5 single crochet, 1 decrease and repeat 6 times around (36 stitches total). Round 17: Work 4 single crochet, 1 decrease and repeat 6 times around (30 stitches total). Round 18: Work 3 single crochet, 1 decrease and repeat 6 times around (24 stitches total). Round 19: Work 2 single crochet, 1 decrease and repeat 6 times around (18 stitches total). Round 20: Work 1 single crochet, 1 decrease and repeat 6 times around (12 stitches total). Round 21: Work 6 decreases around (6 stitches total).

Cut the yarn, pull through the remaining loops, fasten and hide the end. Stuff the head firmly before closing completely.

Lalafanfan Crafting The Duck’s Arms

Make two identical arms:

Round 1: Create a magic ring and work 6 single crochet into it (6 stitches total). Round 2: Work an increase in each stitch around (12 stitches total). Round 3: Work 3 single crochet, 1 increase and repeat 3 times around (15 stitches total). Rounds 4-6: Work 15 single crochet around for 3 rounds (15 stitches total). Round 7: Work 3 single crochet, 1 decrease and repeat 3 times around (12 stitches total).

Fill each arm lightly with stuffing, then fold in half and crochet both sides together with 6 single crochet stitches to close.

Lalafanfan Creating The Legs And Body

The legs and body are worked as a continuous piece:

Start with the first leg: Round 1: Create a magic ring and work 6 single crochet into it (6 stitches total). Round 2: Work an increase in each stitch around (12 stitches total). Round 3: Work 1 single crochet, 1 increase and repeat 6 times around (18 stitches total). Rounds 4-7: Work 18 single crochet around for 4 rounds (18 stitches total).

Cut the yarn and fasten off the first leg. Create the second leg following the same steps but do not cut the yarn after Round 7.

Connect the legs and create the body: Round 8: Continue from the second leg, work 18 single crochet around it, then work 18 single crochet around the first leg (36 stitches total). Rounds 9-14: Work 36 single crochet around for 6 rounds (36 stitches total). Round 15: Work 10 single crochet, 1 decrease and repeat 3 times around (33 stitches total). Round 16: Work 9 single crochet, 1 decrease and repeat 3 times around (30 stitches total). Round 17: Work 8 single crochet, 1 decrease and repeat 3 times around (27 stitches total). Round 18: Work 7 single crochet, 1 decrease and repeat 3 times around (24 stitches total). Rounds 19-20: Work 24 single crochet around for 2 rounds (24 stitches total).

Cut the yarn and fasten off. Stuff the body firmly before closing completely.

Lalafanfan Forming The Cheeks

Create two identical rosy cheeks:

Cut the yarn and fasten off, leaving a tail for attaching to the face later.

Lalafanfan Crafting The Duck’s Beak

The beak consists of two parts that are joined together:

Top part: Round 1: Create a magic ring and work 6 single crochet into it (6 stitches total). Round 2: Work 1 single crochet, 1 increase and repeat 3 times around (9 stitches total). Round 3: Work 2 single crochet, 1 increase and repeat 3 times around (12 stitches total).

Lower part: Round 1: Create a magic ring and work 6 single crochet into it (6 stitches total). Round 2: Work an increase in each stitch around (12 stitches total).

Connect the two parts and sew them together from the inside, joining 6 stitches.

Beak base: Round 1: Create a magic ring and work 6 single crochet into it (6 stitches total). Round 2: Work 6 single crochet around (6 stitches total).

Cut the yarn and fasten off, leaving a tail for attaching to the face.

Creating The Hat

The hat adds character and style to your duck:

Round 1: Create a magic ring and work 12 double crochet into it (12 stitches total). Round 2: Work an increase in each stitch around (24 stitches total). Round 3: Work 1 increase, 1 double crochet and repeat 12 times around (36 stitches total). Round 4: Work 1 increase, 2 double crochet and repeat 12 times around (48 stitches total). Round 5: Work 1 increase, 3 double crochet and repeat 12 times around (60 stitches total). Round 6: Work 1 increase, 4 double crochet and repeat 12 times around (72 stitches total). Rounds 7-10: Work 72 double crochet around for 4 rounds (72 stitches total). Round 11: Work an increase from double crochet in each loop around. Round 12: Work 1 increase, 1 double crochet and alternate to the end of the round.

Cut the yarn and fasten off, leaving a tail for attaching to the head if desired.

Forming The Ears

Make two identical ears:

Round 1: Create a magic ring and work 8 double crochet into it (8 stitches total). Round 2: Turn the work, chain 2, work an increase in each stitch around (16 stitches total).

Cut the yarn and fasten off, leaving a tail for attaching to the head later.

Designing The Dress

The dress gives your duck a fashionable look:

Row 1: Chain 49, starting from the second chain from the hook, work 48 single crochet. Row 2: Turn the work, chain 3 (counts as first double crochet), work 7 double crochet, chain 10 and skip 10 single crochet from previous row, work 14 double crochet, chain 10 and skip 10 single crochet, work 7 double crochet (48 stitches total). Row 3: Turn the work, chain 1, work 7 single crochet, 1 increase and repeat 6 times (54 stitches total). Row 4: Turn the work, chain 3, work 54 double crochet (54 stitches total). Row 5: Turn the work, chain 1, work 8 single crochet, 1 increase and repeat 6 times (60 stitches total). Row 6: Turn the work, chain 3, work 60 double crochet (60 stitches total). Row 7: Turn the work, chain 1, work 9 single crochet, 1 increase and repeat 6 times (66 stitches total). Row 8: Work an increase from single crochet in each loop around. Row 9: Work 1 increase, 1 double crochet and alternate to the end. Row 10: Work 1 increase, 2 double crochet and alternate to the end.

With the same yarn, move to the side of the dress and work single crochet stitches, creating loops for buttons as needed.

Creating The Bag

Make two identical pieces for the bag:

For the first piece, cut the yarn and fasten off. For the second piece, leave the yarn attached and continue: Work 20 single crochet in the back loops only, then cut the yarn, leaving enough to sew the two pieces together.

Join the two pieces by sewing through the back loops.

For the strap: Chain 71, starting from the second chain from the hook, work 70 single crochet. Sew the strap to the bag.

For the lock: Chain 12, starting from the 6th chain from the hook, work 7 single crochet.

Final Assembly

Bring your Lalafanfan duck to life with these assembly steps:

Attach the head to the body by sewing them together securely.
Position and sew the arms to the sides of the body.
Attach the cheeks to the face, positioning them symmetrically on either side.
Sew the beak onto the center front of the face, between the cheeks.
Insert the safety eyes above the cheeks, securing them firmly.
Attach the ears to the top of the head if desired.
Position the hat on top of the head and secure if you wish it to be permanently attached.
Dress your duck by putting on the dress and securing with a few stitches if needed.
Add the bag by placing the strap over the duck’s body.

Customization Ideas

Make your Lalafanfan duck unique with these creative variations:

Color Combinations

Seasonal Themes: Create holiday-themed ducks with appropriate colors for Christmas, Easter, or Halloween.
Pastel Palette: Use soft pastel colors for a sweet, nursery-friendly version.
Bold Contrast: Try bright primary colors with stark contrasts for a more playful look.

Outfit Modifications

Seasonal Wardrobe: Crochet different outfits like swimwear, winter coats, or raincoats.
Themed Costumes: Create superhero capes, princess dresses, or professional uniforms.
Miniature Accessories: Add tiny crocheted glasses, scarves, or jewelry to personalize your duck.

Size Variations

Family Collection: Create ducks in different sizes using the same pattern with different yarn weights.
Pocket-Sized Version: Use thin yarn and a smaller hook for a miniature version.
Jumbo Duck: Scale up with chunky yarn and a larger hook for a huggable floor cushion version.

Care and Display Instructions

Keep your Lalafanfan duck looking its best with these care tips:

Cleaning

Spot Cleaning: Use a slightly damp cloth with mild soap for surface cleaning. Avoid saturating the amigurumi.
Dust Removal: Use a soft brush to gently remove dust from crevices and fabric folds.
Refreshing: For light odor removal, place the duck in a plastic bag with a tablespoon of baking soda, seal and shake gently, then air out.

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Display Ideas

Shelf Arrangement: Create a dedicated display shelf for your duck and accessories.
Room Decor: Use as a decorative accent on a bedside table or dresser.
Collection Display: Arrange alongside other amigurumi characters for a charming handmade collection.

Your completed Lalafanfan duck represents hours of dedicated craftsmanship and creativity. Each carefully placed stitch contributes to creating a beloved character that brings joy to both maker and recipient. The skills you’ve developed through this intricate pattern will enhance your overall crochet abilities and provide inspiration for future amigurumi projects.

Whether kept as a personal creation, displayed proudly in your home, or given as a heartfelt gift, your handmade Lalafanfan duck stands as a testament to your patience and artistic skill—a charming companion that will be treasured for years to come.