Puddles the Mallard

Puddles the Mallard duck is joyfully paddling in the pond, ready to become your next delightful knitting project! This charming pattern is primarily knitted in stockinette stitch, featuring clever increases and decreases for exquisite shaping. Puddles showcases beautiful intarsia color work, bringing vibrant life to this adorable duck. Adding an extra touch of whimsy, knitted bobbles serve as Puddles' cute toes. For those looking to make a standing version of Puddles, simply insert wire or wooden dowelling inside the legs for added structure. However, please exercise caution when making this toy for young children and avoid adding internal supports for safety reasons. Designed by the talented Amanda Berry @fluffandfuzz, this duck pattern is crafted using high-quality acrylic DK yarns on single pointed needles, allowing for easy knitting (not in the round). This project is suitable for confident beginners and above, making it a great way to enhance your knitting skills. Other techniques included in this delightful pattern are casting on and off, performing knits and purls, executing increases and decreases, and finishing with seamless seaming. Whether you're looking to expand your knitting repertoire or create a lovely gift, Puddles the Mallard is sure to bring joy and creativity to your knitting endeavors. Download this fun and engaging pattern today and dive into the wonderful world of crafting your very own duck friend!