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Duckling Baby Booties Crochet Pattern

May 29, 2015 Category: Baby / Crochet / Patterns

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A couple of weeks ago I stumbled upon dozens of old photo albums. I hadn’t looked through them in years, so I decided to randomly select one and spend a few minutes reminiscing about the good ole days. 
It wasn’t long before I was determined to create a new pair of baby booties, but I was even more determined to make sure they encompassed all those happy childhood memories of feeding the cheeky ducks at the pond, while you feared for your tiny fingers and their safety. 
What is something that you associate your childhood with?





Materials

3.50mm (E) Crochet Hook
8ply Yarn (DK) – Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK
Tapestry/Yarn Needle
Scissors
Size
Pattern is made for 0 – 6 months old. Changes for size 6- 12 months are in ( ). 

Sole Length
 0 – 6 month old – 9cm 
6 – 12 month old – 10cm

Gauge
4 rows x 5 stitches in hdc = 1 inch



Sole
Taking your 3.50mm crochet hook and DK yellow yarn, start of by making a Slip Knot, then crochet 11 (13) Chains.
Rnd 1– Crochet 2 Half Double Crochets into the second chain from your hook. Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet into the next 8 (10) chains. Crochet 6 Half Double Crochets into the last chain. {Note: You are now going to be working on the opposite side of foundation chain.} Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet into the next 8 (10) stitches. Crochet 2 Half Double Crochets into the last stitch. You should have 26 (30) stitches now. Do not slip stitch into the first half double crochet of this round.
Rnd 2– Start crocheting in the first stitch from the previous round. Crochet 2 Half Double Crochets in the next 2 stitches. Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet into the next 8 (10) stitches. Crochet 2 Double Crochets in the next 6 stitches. Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet into the next 8 (10) stitches. Crochet 2 Half Double Crochets in the next 2 stitches. You should have 36 (40) stitches now. Do not slip stitch into the first half double crochet of this round.
Rnd 3– Start crocheting in the first stitch from the previous round. Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet in the next 2 stitches. Crochet 2 Half Double Crochets in the next 3 stitches. Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet in the next 5 (7) stitches. Crochet 1 Double Crochet in the next 3 stitches. *Crochet 2 Double Crochets in the next stitch. Crochet 1 Double Crochet in the next stitch. Repeat from the * 6 times. Crochet 1 Double Crochet in the next 3 stitches. Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet in the next 5 (7) stitches. Crochet 2 Half Double Crochets in the next 2 stitches. Crochet 1 Half Double Crochet and 1 Single Crochet in the next stitch. Slip Stitch into the first stitch of this round. You should have 48 (52) stitches now.
Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.

Top Of Shoe
Rnd 1– Attach your DK yellow yarn right in the middle of the heel. Chain 1, crochet 1 Single Crochet into the same stitch, but only through the back loop. {Note: Continue crocheting the stitches in this round, only in the back loop.} Crochet 1 Single Crochet in the next 47 (51) stitches. Do not slip stitch into the first single crochet of this round.
Rnd 2 – 3– Start crocheting in the first stitch from the previous round. Crochet 1 Single Crochet in every stitch all around. Do not slip stitch into the first single crochet of this round. {Note: If you’re creating the 6 – 12 month size, add 1 extra round to the original 2.}
Rnd 4– Start crocheting in the first stitch from the previous round. Crochet 1 Single Crochet in the next 14 (16) stitches. *Crochet 1 Single Crochet Decrease. Crochet 1 Single Crochet in the next stitch. Repeat from the * 7 times. Crochet 1 Single Crochet in the next 13 (15) stitches. Do not slip stitch into the first single crochet of this round. You should have 41 (45) stitches now.
Rnd 5– Start crocheting in the first stitch from the previous round. Crochet 1 Single Crochet in the first stitch. Crochet 1 Single Crochet Decrease. Crochet 1 Single Crochet in the next 10 (12) stitches.  *Crochet 1 Single Crochet Decrease. Crochet 1 Single Crochet in the next stitch. Repeat from the * 5 times. Crochet 1 Single Crochet in the next 10 (12) stitches. Crochet 1 Single Crochet Decrease. Crochet 1 Single Crochet in the next stitch. Do not slip stitch into the first single crochet of this round. You should have 34 (38) stitches now.
Rnd 6– Start crocheting in the first stitch from the previous round. Crochet 1 Single Crochet in the next 12 (14) stitches. Crochet 2 Half Double Crochet Decreases. Crochet 2 Double Crochet Decreases. Crochet 2 Half Double Crochet Decreases. Crochet 1 Single Crochet in the next 10 (12) stitches. Do not slip stitch into the first single crochet of this round. You should have 28 (32) stitches now.
Rnd 7– Start crocheting in the first stitch from the previous round. Crochet 1 Single Crochet in the next 13 (15) stitches. Crochet 2 Double Crochet Decreases. Crochet 1 Single Crochet in the next 11 (13) stitches. Do not slip stitch into the first single crochet of this round. You should have 26 (30) stitches now.
Rnd 8 – 10– Start crocheting in the first stitch from the previous round. Crochet 1 Single Crochet in every stitch all around. Do not slip stitch into the first single crochet of this round. {Note: If you’re creating the 6 – 12 month size, add 1 extra round to the original 3.}
Rnd 11– Start crocheting in the first stitch from the previous round. Crochet 1 Camel Single Crochet in every stitch all around. Slip Stitch into the first stitch of this round.
Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.
Repeat pattern to make a pair.

Duckling Head
Rnd 1- Taking your 3.50mm crochet hook and DK yellow yarn, start of by making a Slip Knot, then crochet 2 Chains. Crochet 6 Single Crochets into the first chain you made. Do not slip stitch into the first single crochet of this round. You should have 6 stitches now.
Rnd 2– Start crocheting in the first stitch from the previous round. Crochet 2 Single Crochets in the first stitch. Crochet 2 Single Crochets into every stitch all around. Do not slip stitch into the first single crochet of this round. You should have 12 stitches now.
Rnd 3– Start crocheting in the first stitch from the previous round. Crochet 2 Single Crochets into the first stitch. *Crochet 1 Single Crochet into the next stitch. Crochet 2 Single Crochets into the next stitch. Repeat from the * all around. You should have 18 stitches now.
Rnd 4– Start crocheting in the first stitch from the previous round. Crochet 2 Single Crochets into the first stitch. *Crochet 1 Single Crochet into the next 2 stitches. Crochet 2 Single Crochets into the next stitch. Repeat from the * all around. You should have 24 stitches now.
Rnd 5 – 8– Start crocheting in the first stitch from the previous round. Crochet 1 Single Crochet in every stitch all around. Do not slip stitch into the first single crochet of this round.
Rnd 9– Start crocheting in the first stitch from the previous round. *Crochet 1 Single Crochet Decrease. Crochet 1 Single Crochet into the next stitch. Repeat from the * all around. Slip Stitch into the first stitch. You should have 16 stitches now.
Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.
Repeat head pattern twice.

Taking your tapestry needle, sew 1 head onto the top of each bootie {Note: Remember to stuff each head before sewing them onto the booties}.

I also knotted some yarn onto the top of each duckling head, and frayed those bits of yarn to create a feather like appearance.

Duckbill
Taking your 3.50mm crochet hook and DK orange yarn, start of by making a Slip Knot, then crochet 3 Chains.
Row 1– Crochet 1 Single Crochet into the second chain from your hook. Crochet 1 Single Crochet in the next chain. You should have 2 stitches now. Turn your work.
Row 2– Chain 1, Crochet 2 Single Crochets in the same stitch. Crochet 2 Single Crochets in the next stitch. You should have 4 stitches now. Turn your work.
Row 3 – 4– Chain 1, Crochet 1 Single Crochet in the same stitch. Crochet 1 Single Crochet in the next 3 stitches. Turn your work.
Row 5– Chain 1, Crochet 2 Single Crochet Decreases. You should have 2 stitches now. Turn your work.
Row 6- Chain 1, Crochet 1 Single Crochet Decrease. You should have 1 stitches now.
Fasten off, and weave in loose ends.
Repeat duckbill pattern twice.

Taking your tapestry needle, sew 1 duckbill onto the front of each duckling head.


Hope you all enjoyed this darling ducky pattern!
If you did crochet this, please post a photo of your creation onto my Facebook Page.
I’d love to see it!
Have a lovely day crocheting,
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  1. Anonymous says

    June 1, 2015 at 9:35 am

    Thank you from South Africa xxx

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  2. Samantha says

    June 14, 2015 at 9:49 pm

    Those are so cute!!!!!!

    Reply
  3. Anonymous says

    June 28, 2015 at 7:08 pm

    Love all your animal booties, going to do them all for my grandson. 🙂
    Only found your site today. Best wishes from Ireland.

    Reply
  4. Daisy R says

    July 7, 2015 at 10:39 am

    OMG!!! They are so cute 🙂

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  5. Amber Macionis says

    September 11, 2015 at 5:47 pm

    thank you so much

    Reply
  6. Amber Macionis says

    September 11, 2015 at 5:56 pm

    thank you so much

    Reply
  7. Unknown says

    September 21, 2015 at 5:19 am

    Hi! Love your patterns, thanks for all the hard work. I have a question about this duck head pattern. The last step sys we should end up with 18 stitches but I'm only getting 16. From 24 to 16 am I doing something wrong?

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    • Olivia Kent says

      September 21, 2015 at 7:50 am

      Hello,
      So sorry for any inconvenience, but that was a typo in the pattern!.. Will fix it right now to "16".
      Have a lovely day,
      Olivia

      Reply
    • Elizabeth R. says

      November 3, 2015 at 8:11 pm

      Is "8ply yarn" similar to medium weight yarn? If not, what is it?
      Thank you! I'm hoping to make these for some future baby…they are so adorable! 🙂

      Reply
      • Vijay shree says

        February 25, 2022 at 1:06 pm

        I really love this they are just gorgeous

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    • Olivia Kent says

      November 3, 2015 at 11:49 pm

      Hello, it's actually "Light" or "3" yarn. Medium is the weight above it.
      Hope this helps!
      Olivia

      Reply
  8. Beryl Harrington says

    January 1, 2016 at 10:21 pm

    Can't wait to try these cuties – Beryl Harrington, White Rock, British Columbia, Canada

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    • Karen says

      April 9, 2023 at 11:51 pm

      There’s 2 chains leftover when you work the on the opposite side of the chain. That’s on both sizes. Are we supposed to work in the 2nd chain from the hook on both sides?

      Reply
  9. Cheryl says

    January 31, 2016 at 8:34 am

    Does one continue crocheting in the back loop after round 1?

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    • Olivia Kent says

      January 31, 2016 at 11:10 pm

      Hello Cheryl,
      No, you only crochet into the back loop for round 1. You crochet through both loops for the rest of the pattern, unless otherwise stated 🙂

      Reply
  10. Chelsea says

    February 15, 2016 at 2:10 am

    Hi Olivia! I love these shoes – I'm making a pair for a baby shower gift. I have a question about the sole: does the "right side" of the sole go on the inside of the shoe or the outside? Does it matter?

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    • Olivia Kent says

      February 15, 2016 at 11:16 pm

      Hello Chelsea,

      The right side goes on the outside 🙂

      Olivia

      Reply
  11. Sue Sheets says

    March 23, 2016 at 7:01 pm

    This is my 1st time to your site but just had to let you know how much I have enjoyed browsing around in it. Your have some really nice choices.

    Reply
  12. Anonymous says

    April 29, 2016 at 2:16 am

    Hello, I am looking at rnd 11 of the shoetop and it calls for a camel single crochet and I don't know what that is? I looked at the picture (thanks, by the way, for the good close-up pics) and it doesn't look like a reverse sc. It does look like it is on the inside of rnd 1o? Can you explain how this is done? Thanks

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    • Doris Sizemore says

      December 2, 2018 at 10:00 am

      If you look at her pattern the elephant it tells you how to make the camel single stitch

      Reply
    • Alice says

      May 23, 2021 at 7:47 am

      I think it’s the “back bump single crochet”.

      Reply
  13. Anonymous says

    March 23, 2017 at 4:07 am

    How can I make this for a two year old

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  14. Anonymous says

    March 27, 2017 at 3:12 am

    what do you use to stuff the duckling head ?

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  15. Anonymous says

    November 3, 2017 at 1:55 am

    Thank you from Serbia! I really love your patterns!!! ❤❤❤

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  16. Marcia says

    November 16, 2017 at 8:34 pm

    I love the Duck booties and will be making them for my great niece who just had a great great niece a couple of weeks ago. Love your clear instructions and your patterns. You are so talented!

    Reply
  17. diane says

    December 10, 2017 at 9:53 am

    I’m trying to fine the tutorial on how to may the darling ducky patterns. Not sure how to sew the head on and ca n you embroidery the eyes with a French kno.

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  18. ankita says

    December 15, 2017 at 6:52 am

    its really nice i like it

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  19. parul says

    December 15, 2017 at 6:55 am

    its great really i like it

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  20. Chazs Grandma says

    May 18, 2018 at 9:45 pm

    I cross stitched my eyes I don’t want any chance for my Little Angels to choke I love this pattern looks adorable in pink also.

    Reply
  21. Donna says

    January 17, 2019 at 4:49 pm

    Hi! What a darling pattern! It’s been awhile since I crocheted- and I was a little confused about your sole round three. You listed directions between the asterisks, then said to repeat it 6 times. I think it would have been clearer to write to “repeat between the asterisks an additional five times, totalling six.” (Because “repeat” means to perform an action again.) Lol, at least I think I was supposed to crochet the set between the * a total of 6 times, right? Thx!!

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  22. Michelle says

    February 6, 2019 at 8:17 pm

    Did I miss something? How did you do the eyes, please?
    Thank you!

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  23. Lucille says

    March 12, 2019 at 7:05 am

    Love it trying it today

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  24. Karen says

    March 18, 2020 at 1:19 am

    I am going to make these absolutely beautiful Duckling booties for my first grandchild. I am waiting patiently for him or her to be born. Thank you Olivia for your range of fun, beautiful & playful baby booties patterns. I am thinking of going all out and making them all.

    HAPPY CROCHETING

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  25. karen mauch says

    August 18, 2020 at 2:10 am

    tried to copy past. since you have the crochet word in blue it would not work. do you have this in pdf?

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  26. Gabriele says

    November 20, 2023 at 6:21 pm

    Ich werde es ausprobieren. Bin sehr gespannt.

    Reply
  27. Carol Niemczewski says

    July 27, 2024 at 7:30 am

    love Ellie Elephant Booties, thank-yo

    Reply
  28. luci patch says

    June 9, 2025 at 12:47 am

    do you offer the crochet duck boots pattern free?

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  29. luci patch says

    June 9, 2025 at 12:55 am

    I click on the duckling baby booties but never get the pattern described . can you help?

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