About This Psyduck-Baby Amigurumi Pattern
This pattern creates a small, chubby Psyduck amigurumi using plush yarn and a 4.5mm hook. Youll make the body, head, wings, feet, beak, tail, and hair strands with clear round-by-round instructions. Techniques include foundation chain shaping, increases, decreases, bobble stitch, and simple detailing for the face and feet.
Perfect for intermediate crocheters who enjoy plush textures and shaping, this pattern includes assembly and placement instructions. The finished Psyduck is soft, squeezable, and ideal as a handmade gift or collectible.
Why You'll Love This Psyduck-Baby Amigurumi Pattern
I absolutely love this pattern because it transforms simple stitches into a delightfully tactile plush with lots of personality. I enjoyed designing the chubby body shape and the soft beak and feet that give Psyduck its signature look. The pattern balances straightforward rounds with small shaping details that keep the process engaging without being overwhelming. I also love how the plush yarn makes the finished piece irresistibly squishy and perfect for gifting or keeping on a shelf.
Switch Things Up
I love customizing this pattern to make each Psyduck unique; try switching Color A to a pastel for a softer, baby-themed version or bright colors for a fun twist.
You can change the size easily by using a different yarn weight and matching hook — bulky yarn makes a chunkier toy while thinner yarn creates a mini keychain-sized Psyduck.
I often substitute safety eyes with small black beads glued to felt for a different eye style; this gives a more handcrafted, button-like look.
Try embroidering different mouth or nose shapes with black yarn to alter Psyduck's expression; small changes in placement can make it look surprised, sleepy, or happy.
For a posable version, I sometimes add thin wire into the wings or tail before closing and sewing to make slight adjustable poses.
Make sets by crocheting multiple sizes with coordinated colors — small, medium, and large Psyducks look adorable displayed together.
Swap plush yarn for a textured cotton or acrylic for a less squishy finish if you prefer a more structured toy that holds stitch definition.
Add tiny accessories like a crocheted bow, scarf, or tiny hat to personalize gifts and give each Psyduck character.
If you want a safer toy for very young children, skip beads and use embroidered eyes and securely sewn-on felt pieces instead of glued items.
I sometimes accent the feet and beak with a thin outline of Color C to make the shapes pop; this small detail adds a crisp finish to the plush look.
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
✗ Skipping the color switch at round 4 will make the feet and beak detailing incorrect; follow the Note and change to Color B exactly as indicated to get the proper look.
✗ Forgetting to leave long yarn tails when fastening off wings, beak, or tail will make sewing them difficult; always leave a generous tail for secure stitching and shaping.
✗ Not stuffing gradually during body and head shaping leads to a lumpy result; add small amounts of polyfill while shaping to achieve an even, chubby silhouette.
✗ Placing safety eyes without counting stitch placement causes misaligned features; insert eyes between rounds 15 and 16 and space them about 5-6 stitches apart for correct proportions.
✗ Closing openings too early before finishing stuffing will make final shaping impossible; finish stuffing the head and body at the indicated rounds before closing.
✗ Pulling stitches too tight with plush yarn can hide stitch detail and distort shape; maintain consistent, relaxed tension for even texture and proper shaping.
