The Quack Daddy Scrubber Crochet Pattern

Make bath time fun with the Quack Daddy Scrubby! This adorable crochet duck scrubby is a cute, funny, and practical handmade item. Perfect for craft fairs or as a thoughtful gift, this beginner-friendly pattern combines charm with functionality.

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Video Tutorial

Difficulty

This is an EASY level pattern. A simple stitch pattern and minimal shaping is used to create the quack daddy scrubber.

Finished Measurements

The duck measures 16 cm (6") from bill to tail.

The duck is 13 cm (5") tall.

Yarn

You will need 65 meters (71 yards) of a worsted weight (4) yarn.

Sample was made using Red Heart Scrubby Sparkle yarn in the color “lemon”. Scrubby Sparkle yarn is a 100% polyester, worsted weight (4) yarn that contains 159 meters (174 yards) per 85 grams (3 ounces).

I chose Red Heart Scrubby Sparkle for the little glittery touch it adds to the Quack Daddy Scrubby. The texture is perfect for gentle scrubbing, and the polyester material dries quickly, making it both functional and durable. Plus, the vibrant colors really brought my vision of this playful duck to life.

For this pattern, scrubby yarns like Red Heart Scrubby Sparkle or similar options are ideal if you want a functional scrubby. Regular acrylic yarn won’t provide the rough texture needed for cleaning, so it won’t work as well. Also, acrylic yarns won’t dry quickly.

However, if you'd rather turn the Quack Daddy into a fun little stuffed toy, you can absolutely use any yarn you like! Acrylic, cotton, or even plush yarns can give it a soft and cuddly feel, making it perfect as a gift or decoration.

Hook Size and Notions

• 4 mm crochet hook

• 2 cellulose dish sponges

• 2 safety eyes (you can also use black embroidery thread for the eyes)

• Stitch markers

• Tapestry needle

• Scissors

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Gauge

First 5 rounds should measure 5 cm (2")

To learn more about crochet gauge click HERE.

Pattern Abbreviations

ch(s) – chain(s)

rep – repeat

rnd – round

sc – single crochet

sc2tog - single crochet 2 together

sk - skip

sl st – slip stitch

st(s) – stitch(s)

yo - yarn over

* * – repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed

(These are US crochet terms from the Craft Yarn Council)

Special Stitches & Techniques

Invisible decrease (sc2tog)

For all decreases (sc2tog) in this pattern, use the following method:

1. Insert hook into the front loop only of the next st (2 loops on hook).

2. Insert hook into the front loop only of the next st (3 loops on hook).

3. Yo, pull through first 2 loops on hook (2 loops on hook).

4. Yo, pull through final 2 loops on hook.

How to make a magic circle

A crochet magic circle, also called a magic ring, is a technique used to start projects worked in the round, like hats or amigurumi. It creates a tightly closed center, unlike traditional chain starts, which can leave a small hole. By crocheting your first round of stitches into an adjustable loop, you can pull the tail to close the circle completely, giving your project a clean and professional look.

I have a very simple and easy tutorial on how to create a magic circle.

How to crochet even circles

For simplicity, this pattern is written with increases in the round stacked on top of each other. However, to create smooth, even circles without bumps, you should vary the number of starting stitches in each round before the first increase.

This is a great technique you should be using for any amigurumi or crochet toy pattern and it is very simple once you try it.

Learn how to crochet even circles with my simple tutorial and YouTube video.

How to make an invisible join

This pattern will specify when to use an invisible join. An invisible join is made as follows:

1. Cut the working end of your yarn and pull it up and through the last stitch that was worked.

2. Thread the tail of yarn through a tapestry needle.

3. Skip the first stitch, insert your tapestry needle into the second stitch from front to back through both loops of the stitch, pull yarn through.

4. Insert your tapestry needle from front to back into the back loop only of the stitch the yarn is originating from, pull yarn through.

5. Securely weave in your ends.

Check out my full tutorial on how to create an invisible join.

Notes

• This pattern is worked in un-joined rounds, use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round.

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Pattern

Body

Using a 4 mm crochet hook, make a magic circle, ch 1

Rnd 1 sc 6 times in magic circle {6 sts}

Rnd 2 sc 2 times in each st around {12 sts}

Rnd 3 *sc, sc 2 times in next st* rep around {18 sts}

Rnd 4 *sc in next 2 sts, sc 2 times in next st* rep around {24 sts}

Rnd 5 *sc in next 3 sts, sc 2 times in next st* rep around {30 sts}

Rnd 6 *sc in next 4 sts, sc 2 times in next st* rep around {36 sts}

Rnd 7 *sc in next 5 sts, sc 2 times in next st* rep around {42 sts}

Rnd 8 *sc in next 6 sts, sc 2 times in next st* rep around {48 sts}

Rnd 9 *sc in next 7 sts, sc 2 times in next st* rep around {54 sts}

Rnds 10 - 23 sc in each st around {54 sts}

The next round closes the body, leaving openings for both the tail and the head. After closing the body work the tail, then fasten off and rejoin a new yarn to complete the head.

Rnd 24 sc in next 18 sts

Fold the duck body in half and align the edges. Sl st working through the next st and the last st of rnd 23

sl st through the next 11 sts, working through both layers and matching each stitch on one side to the corresponding stitch on the other.

Stuff the body of the duck with cut up cellulose sponges.

Tail

Rnd 1 sc in each st around {12 sts}

Rnd 2 sc2tog around {6 sts}

Rnd 3 sc2tog around {3 sts}

Fasten off leaving a tail. Use the tail to weave in and out through the front loops of the remaining 3 sts, pull to close the hole and weave in the tail end.

Head

Using a 4 mm crochet hook, join a new yarn in the first st of rnd 24 (this stitch should still be marked with a stich marker)

Rnd 1 ch 1, sc 2 times in st yarn was joined in, sc in next 2 sts, *sc 2 times in next st, sc in next 2 sts* rep around {24 sts}

Rnd 2 *sc in next 3 sts, sc 2 times in next st* rep around {30 sts}

Rnds 3 - 8 sc in each st around {30 sts}

Rnd 9 *sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts* rep around {24 sts}

Rnd 10 *sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts* rep around {18 sts}

If using safety eyes, attach them now between rounds 5 and 6 approximately 8 stitches apart.

Stuff the head of the duck with pieces of cellulose sponge.

Rnd 11 *sc2tog, sc in next st* rep around {12 sts}

Rnd 12 *sc2tog* around {6 sts}

Fasten off leaving a tail. Use the tail to weave in and out through the front loops of the remaining 6 sts, pull to close the hole and weave in the tail end.

Duck Bill

Using a 4 mm crochet hook, ch 4

Rnd 1 sc in second ch from hook, sc in next ch, sc 3 times in next ch, turn your work so you are working down the opposite side of the foundation chain, sc in next ch, sc 2 times in first ch (there will already be 1 sc in this chain that was the first sc of the rnd) {8 sts}

Rnds 2 - 4 sc in each st around {8 sts}

Fasten off using an invisible join

Use a whip stitch to seam the duck bill to the face between the eyes. The top of the duck bill should sit at round 4.

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