Written pattern for miniature male and female mallard ducks.

Advanced level.

Materials needed:
• 2.25 mm hook (or hook size to match your yarn)
• Yarn needle
• Stuffing
• Pins and blocking mat/piece of cardboard
• Black embroidery thread
• 1mm craft wire (2 inches per duck)
• Fabric glue (I use Hi-Tack)
Glue and wire are to make the beak. These are recommended but optional. An alternative crocheted beak pattern is also provided.

Recommended yarn:
• Scheepjes Catona
• Yarn and Colors Must Have

This pattern assumes you know how to do the following stitches:
• Single crochet
• Half double crochet
• Double crochet
• Half triple crochet
• Triple crochet
• Increase
• Decrease
• Slip stitch
• Working in back loops only
All other stitches used are explained in the pattern.

How to use this pattern:
This pattern uses US terms and is worked in the round.