I am still working on a video tutorial for these little friends, but if you don't want to wait to get started, here's the written pattern. Let me know if you notice any errors or have any questions!
Gumdrop Duckling
US terminology
Tools and Supplies:
• Medium Weight (4) yarn in 2 Colors: Body and Beak
• 3.5 mm(E) hook • Scissors and yarn needle • Stitch marker
• 8mm safety eyes • Stuffing
Instructions:
R1: using body color, sc 6 in mr (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (sc 2, inc) x 6 (24)
R5-R6: sc (24)
R7: (In FLO of next st, dc 5. Using both F&BL, sc 11.) x 2 (24)
R8: DO NOT crochet on top of the 5 dc cluster. Instead, sc in the remaining BL, sc in the next 11 st, sc in the remaining BL, and sc 11. (24)
R9-R10: sc (24)
Attach eyes between R6-R7, about 5 st apart. Thread a yarn needle with beak color and embroider a straight line between the eyes. Layer embroidery stitches until you have the desired result. (about 3 times) Tie off beak color and resume crocheting.
R11: in BLO, sc (24)
R12: (sc2tog, sc) x 8 (16)
R13: sc2tog x 4, stuff firmly, sc2tog x 4 (8)
Finish with a sl st and fasten off. Hide tail inside of the stuffy.