This duck looks suprised at everything and thats exactly why I made it. Back in march last year I started getting requests for a duck design that actually had personality and not just a flat cartoon outline. Eight thread colours: bright yellow body, orange beak and feet, white belly highlight, black outlines and pupils, sky blue iris rings, warm grey feather shadows, and a pale yellow accent on the wing. When its hooped up right the eyes really do look like the duck just saw something shocking.
Four sizes here, smallest is 5.06 inches wide and the largest goes to 7.82 inches wide. Stitch count runs from 37,201 at the small end to 61,449 at full size, so this is genuinely a big detailed design. Density is around 924. Use cutaway stabiliser on anything knit or fleece, dont try tearaway at this stitch count on stretchy fabric or youll see puckering around the face. Topping helps on fleece to stop stitches sinking in.
The face detail is where most of the stitch count lives, I built up the eye area with an underlay layer first so the black outlines sit proud. Pop it on a onesie, a kids hoodie back, a nursery pillow or fleece blanket. Stitch the largest size on a fleece front panel and it fills the space perfectly. One customer put the large version on a fleece blanket for her kid's first birthday and it came out really well centred on the front panel. Email me if a file doesnt open and Ill send a different format, I keep all 8 ready for exactly this reason.
What people are using this design for
A starting point. The design works for plenty more than just this list, this is what folks have stitched it onto most.
- Kids first birthday fleece blanketLarge 7.82 inch size fills a fleece blanket front panel, use cutaway stabiliser under knit fleece.
- Toddler bib front designMid-size 6 inch version on a toddler bib, machine-washable cutaway holds up to daily use.
- Children's room nursery pillowLarge size centred on a cotton nursery pillow cover, the expression makes every visitor smile.
- Kids hoodie back panelLarge size on a kids hoodie back, pre-wash the hoodie fabric before hooping for best results.
- Onesie chest or backSmallest 5.06 inch fits onesie chest or back yoke, use cutaway stabiliser on cotton knit.
- Baby shower gift toteMid-size on a canvas tote as a baby shower gift bag, reusable after the party.
- Kids backpack flap designMid-size on a kids backpack outer flap, dense stitch count survives school-bag daily wear.
Dimensions
4 sizes included. Stitch counts shown for the largest colorway.
| Size (in) | Stitches |
|---|---|
| 5.06 × 5.50 in | 37,201 |
| 5.98 × 6.50 in | 39,796 |
| 6.90 × 7.50 in | 52,828 |
| 7.82 × 8.50 in | 61,449 |
Files & Formats
Eight machine formats included in one zip. Whichever your machine reads, its in the pack.
Plus a color chart for thread matching. See full format guide.
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