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Duck and Goose Trinket Tray Amigurumi Pattern

Duck and Goose Trinket Tray Amigurumi Pattern
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2-3 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Bite-Sized Project

Finishes in 2-4 hours—perfect for an afternoon of creative relaxation.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Duck and Goose Trinket Tray Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a small trinket tray with a goose and a mini ducky that double as pin cushions. The set is worked in continuous rounds and uses simple increases and decreases for shaping. It's a fun, portable project that makes a sweet gift for sewists and craft lovers.

Duck and Goose Trinket Tray Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Includes full round-by-round instructions for the tray, goose body, beak, and mini ducky. Clear assembly steps help you position and sew pieces neatly onto the tray.

Why You'll Love This Duck and Goose Trinket Tray Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns small amounts of yarn into a practical and playful object you can use every day. I enjoy the small-scale shaping; it feels fast and rewarding to make the tray and two little birds. The continuous-round technique keeps the surface neat and seamless, which is satisfying to finish. I also love that you can customize the colors to match your sewing space or make multiple sets as thoughtful handmade gifts.

Duck and Goose Trinket Tray Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Duck and Goose Trinket Tray Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Duck and Goose Trinket Tray Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Duck and Goose Trinket Tray Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love changing up the colors to give different personalities to the duck and goose; try pastel shades for a soft nursery look or bright primaries for a playful sewing room accent.

Swap yarn weight and hook size to change scale: use bulky yarn with a larger hook for a chunky tray, or sport-weight yarn for a tiny keychain-style pin cushion.

I sometimes add felt wings or small embroidered details to the birds for extra texture and character.

Replace safety eyes with embroidered eyes or tiny beads if you want a fully handmade, non-safety-eye option for gifts to young children.

Make a matching set by crocheting multiple duckies in a row and placing them around the tray for a decorative cluster effect.

Experiment with different rim heights by adding extra rounds to the tray side or using BLO rounds to change the edge curvature.

I often glue a small piece of non-slip fabric to the bottom of the tray if I want it to sit steady on a desk or sewing table.

Try adding a tiny removable crochet hook holder or a loop for hanging the tray on a pegboard to keep it functional and displayable.

For a festive twist, use holiday-themed yarns and tiny embroidered scarves to create seasonal versions of the duck and goose.

If you want a weighted base, add a bit of poly pellets inside the tray bottom before finishing to help it stay put while in use.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch counts during increases will quickly throw off the round count; count after every increase round and mark your starting stitch to confirm totals. ✗ Forgetting to stuff as you go leads to lumpy or misshapen bodies; add small amounts of polyfill gradually while shaping and before finishing decreases. ✗ Using a different hook size without adjusting tension changes the finished size dramatically; swatch with your chosen yarn and adjust hook size to match desired density. ✗ Placing safety eyes after too many rounds can misposition features; insert safety eyes between the rounds specified in the pattern to achieve the intended facial placement.

Duck and Goose Trinket Tray Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming duck and goose trinket tray that doubles as a pin cushion — perfect for organizing your sewing notions or sitting prettily on a shelf. You will crochet a neat little tray plus two tiny stuffed birds with clear, step-by-step rounds and simple shaping. This pattern highlights continuous rounds, small-scale shaping, and easy assembly so you can finish a delightful handmade gift quickly.

Intermediate 2-3 Hours

Materials Needed for Duck and Goose Trinket Tray Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Type 4 yarn (worsted) - Color A: base trinket color (blue)
  • 02
    Type 4 yarn (worsted) - Color B: goose color (white)
  • 03
    Type 4 yarn (worsted) - Color C: ducky color (yellow)
  • 04
    Type 4 yarn (worsted) - Color D: color of beak (orange)
  • 05
    Polyfill for stuffing

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 3.0mm
  • 02
    Darning needle
  • 03
    Scissors
  • 04
    4.0mm safety eyes OR black felt and fabric glue
  • 05
    Polyfill for stuffing

Progress Tracker

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— Base Trinket Tray :

Round 1 :

8 sc into mr (8)

Round 2 :

incr into every st (16)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, 1 incr) x8 (24)

Round 4 :

(2 sc, 1 incr) x8 (32)

Round 5 :

(3 sc, 1 incr) x8 (40)

Round 6 :

(4 sc, 1 incr) x8 (48)

Round 7 :

(5 sc, 1 incr) x8 (56)

Round 8 :

(6 sc, 1 incr) x8 (64)

Round 9 :

BLO sc into every st (64)

Round 10-12 :

sc into every st (64)

Info :

Slip stitch and fasten off, weave in the tail. The 'neater' side of the trinket should be facing the inside, so that the rims of the tray would naturally curve inwards. The base of your trinket dish is now complete.

— Goose Body :

Round 1 :

6 sc into mr (6)

Round 2 :

incr into every st (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, 1 incr) x6 (18)

Round 4-5 :

sc into every st (18)

Info :

You may now insert the safety eyes between rounds 4-5. The safety eyes should be placed along the side of the goose's head. Begin to stuff the goose's body. Continue stuffing as you decrease.

Round 6 :

3 sc, 6 decr, 3 sc (12)

Round 7 :

2 sc, 4 decr, 2 sc (8)

Round 8-10 :

sc into every st (8)

Round 11 :

2 incr, 4 sc, 2 incr (12)

Round 12 :

3 incr, 6 sc, 3 incr (18)

Round 13 :

4 incr, 11 sc, 3 incr (25)

Round 14 :

6 incr, 14 sc, 5 incr (36)

Round 15 :

sc into every st (36)

Round 16 :

12 sc, 6 decr, 12 sc (30)

Round 17 :

9 sc, 6 decr, 9 sc (24)

Round 18 :

6 sc, 6 decr, 6 sc (18)

Round 19 :

3 sc, 6 decr, 3 sc (12)

Info :

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. You may need to bend the neck of the goose to create a "2" shape.

— Goose beak :

Row 1 :

ch 4 (4)

Row 2 :

sc in the second st from hook. Sc in the last two st (3)

Info :

Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

— Mini Ducky :

Round 1 :

6 sc into mr (6)

Round 2 :

incr into every st (12)

Round 3 :

(3 sc, 1 incr) x3 (15)

Round 4-6 :

sc into every st (15)

Info :

You may now insert the safety eyes between rounds 3-4. Begin to stuff the duck's body. Continue stuffing as you decrease.

Round 7 :

1 sc, 7 dec (8)

Info :

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing

— Assembly :

Info :

Sew the goose's beak between rounds 4-5 of the goose's head.

Info :

Using the long tail of the goose body, sew the goose onto the base trinket dish at the position you'd like.

Info :

Using yarn color D, sew on a beak between rounds 3-4 of the ducky.

Info :

Using the long tail of the duck's body, sew it onto the base trinket dish at the position you'd like.

Info :

Congrats !! Your duck and goose trinket tray is now complete :')

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the goose's beak between rounds 4-5 of the goose's head.
  • Using the long tail of the goose body, sew the goose onto the base trinket dish at the position you'd like.
  • Using yarn color D, sew on a beak between rounds 3-4 of the ducky.
  • Using the long tail of the duck's body, sew it onto the base trinket dish at the position you'd like.
  • Weave in all tails securely and position the birds so the tray rims face inward for a neat finished look.

Important Notes

  • 💡This pattern is written in US terminology.
  • 💡This pattern is worked in continuous rounds; there is no need to slip stitch and chain 1 at the end of every row.
  • 💡The number written in parenthesis at the end of each row indicates the total number of stitches for that row.

This Duck and Goose trinket tray is a delightful small project that adds charm to any craft space. Make it as a gift or keep it as a whimsical pin cushion to brighten your sewing days. Mix and match yarn colors for playful personalities and enjoy a quick, satisfying make. 🧶🪡

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished trinket tray with birds will be small and compact; using type 4 yarn and a 3.0mm hook produces a tray suitable for holding pins and small notions, roughly palm-sized.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can change yarn weight, but the final size will change; use a larger hook with bulkier yarn for a chunkier tray, and a smaller hook with finer yarn for a tinier version.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of magic ring, single crochet, increases and decreases is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this set in 2-3 hours, though time may vary based on experience level and how much detailing and assembly you do.