Parisian Chic Crochet Duck and Hoop Mobile Free Pattern

Parisian Chic Crochet Duck and Hoop Mobile – Free Pattern

Introduction

This sweet little mobile is made for anyone expecting a baby, decorating a toddler's room, or looking for a handmade gift with a soft, Parisian-chic feel. Three plump dusty rose ducks with grey wings hang from a grey basketweave hoop, finished with a braided cord, a tassel at the center, and a simple chain loop for hanging. The basketweave texture gives the hoop a cozy, woven look that pairs beautifully with autumn and neutral nurseries. It works up quickly in baby-soft acrylic, so it feels gentle and looks lovely from every angle.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Baby-soft acrylic, DK weight (100% acrylic). Color A (dusty rose): approx 100 yds. Color B (grey): approx 150 yds.
• Hook: 3.5 mm (US E-4) crochet hook.
• Notions: Yarn needle, scissors, stitch marker, small amount of scrap yarn or a small pom-pom maker for the tassel wrap (optional), sewing pins.
• Finished size: Hoop diameter 8 inches (20 cm); total hanging length approx 18 inches (46 cm); each duck 4 inches (10 cm) wide x 3.5 inches (9 cm) tall.

Abbreviations

• ch – chain
• sc – single crochet
• dc – double crochet
• fpdc – front post double crochet (worked around the post of the stitch in front)
• bpdc – back post double crochet (worked around the post of the stitch behind)
• inc – increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
• dec – decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• Rnd – round
• R – row/round as written
• [ ] – repeat the instructions inside the brackets

Gauge

20 sts x 20 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in basketweave stitch. To check, work a small swatch in fpdc/bpdc rounds and measure a 4-inch section; adjust your hook size if needed so the hoop comes out to about 8 inches across.

Tips Before You Start

• Keep your tension even on the hoop rounds; the basketweave texture shows best when the fpdc and bpdc stitches are the same height.
• Work the duck bodies in a continuous spiral and use a stitch marker to track the start of each round.
• Leave long tails on the duck bodies and wings — you will use them for sewing, so there is no need to weave them in early.
• Braid the cords tightly and knot both ends firmly so the ducks hang evenly and safely.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Hoop (Color B)

Rnd 1: Ch 80, join to form a ring with a slip stitch. Sc in each ch around (80 sts).

Rnd 2: [Fpdc, bpdc] around (80 sts).

Rnd 3: [Bpdc, fpdc] around (80 sts).

Rnds 4-6: Repeat Rnds 2-3, then Rnd 2 once more (80 sts). Fasten off.

Duck Body (Color A) – make 3

Rnd 1: Ch 2, 6 sc in the 2nd ch from hook (6 sts).

Rnd 2: Inc in each st around (12 sts).

Rnd 3: [Sc, inc] around (18 sts).

Rnd 4: [2 sc, inc] around (24 sts).

Rnds 5-8: Sc in each st around (24 sts).

Rnd 9: [2 sc, dec] around (18 sts).

Rnd 10: [Sc, dec] around (12 sts).

Rnd 11: Dec around (6 sts). Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Wings (Color B) – make 6

Rnd 1: Ch 2, 6 sc in the 2nd ch from hook (6 sts).

Rnd 2: Inc in each st around (12 sts).

Rnd 3: Sc in each st around (12 sts). Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Braided Cords (Color B) – make 3

Cut 6 strands of Color B, each 20 inches long. Divide into 3 groups of 2 strands. Braid tightly and knot both ends. Make 3 cords. Attach one end of each cord to the top of each duck, and attach the other ends evenly spaced around the hoop.

Tassel (Color B)

Cut 20 strands of Color B, each 6 inches long. Tie tightly at one end, fold in half, and wrap yarn around the top to form the tassel. Attach the tassel to the center of the hoop.

Hanging Loop (Color B)

Ch 20 and attach to the top of the hoop.

Assembly and Finishing

Sew one wing to each side of each duck body using the long tails, pinning in place first so they sit evenly. Attach the braided cords to the tops of the ducks and to the hoop, spacing the three attachment points evenly. Add the tassel to the center of the hoop and the chain hanging loop to the top. Weave in all ends securely. Block lightly by misting with water and shaping the hoop and ducks flat; let dry completely before hanging.

Pro Tips and Variations

• Swap the dusty rose for mustard or sage for a different seasonal palette while keeping the grey hoop.
• Add a tiny stitched beak or a small safety eye to each duck if you want a more detailed look.
• Make a second mobile in reverse colors (rose hoop, grey ducks) for a matching pair.