Crochet Tutorial: Daisy Gardener Moose with Mushroom Bag – Free Crochet Pattern

This daisy gardener moose is a charming amigurumi moose doll with a soft woodland palette, cottage-style clothing, and tiny garden accessories that make it perfect for handmade gift lovers, nursery decor shoppers, and anyone searching for a sweet collectible crochet animal with detailed seasonal styling.

The finished set includes the moose, striped outfit, mushroom crossbody bag, flowerpot, hat, watering can, and mushrooms, giving you a complete cottagecore crochet decor project with strong appeal for artisan toy, amigurumi pattern, and handmade home decor audiences who enjoy polished, display-ready pieces.

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Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US English crochet terms and is designed to closely match the moose shown in the image.

The moose has a long seated body, oversized rounded muzzle, short neck, slim arms, long legs, rounded shoes, asymmetrical ears with brown inner tone, branched antlers, a cream bib front, brown-and-cream striped lower outfit, a tiny daisy by one ear, and a crossbody mushroom bag.

The accessory set includes a brown garden hat decorated with small daisies, a terracotta flowerpot with white flowers and leaves, a miniature watering can, and two red mushrooms with white stems.

The toy is worked primarily in continuous rounds unless otherwise noted. Use a stitch marker at the first stitch of every round.

Materials

• Yarn weight: sport or light DK cotton yarn for a firm amigurumi finish
• Main body color A: light beige
• Contrast color B: warm medium brown
• Contrast color C: cream or soft ivory
• Accent color D: terracotta
• Accent color E: leaf green
• Accent color F: red
• Accent color G: white
• Accent color H: yellow
• Small amount: dark brown or black for facial embroidery
• Crochet hook: 2.25 mm or size needed for tight stitches
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• 2 small buttons for the bib front
• Thin cardboard circle optional for flowerpot base

Gauge and Finished Size

Gauge is not critical as long as your fabric is tight and stuffing does not show through.

With the suggested yarn and hook, the seated moose measures about 9 to 10 inches tall from feet to top of antlers, with the body alone measuring about 6 inches in seated position. The hat is sized to rest beside the moose rather than fit tightly on the head.

Abbreviations

• MR = magic ring
• ch = chain
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• inc = 2 sc in the same stitch
• dec = invisible decrease
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• tr = treble crochet
• BLO = back loop only
• FLO = front loop only
• st = stitch
• sts = stitches

Color Placement Notes

• Use A for head, neck, body, arms, legs, and most of the face.
• Use B for muzzle, ears, antlers, shoe covers, hat, and bag.
• Use C for bib front and cream outfit sections.
• Alternate B and C on the lower body to form the horizontal striped skirt-like section.

Head

Start with color A.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x6. (30)
6. Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x6. (36)
7. Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x6. (42)
8. Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) x6. (48)
9. Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) x6. (54)
10. Rnd 10: (8 sc, inc) x6. (60)
11. Rnd 11: (9 sc, inc) x6. (66)
12. Rnd 12-22: sc around. (66)
13. Rnd 23: (9 sc, dec) x6. (60)
14. Rnd 24: (8 sc, dec) x6. (54)
15. Rnd 25: (7 sc, dec) x6. (48)

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Insert eyes or embroider them later. The small vertical oval eyes in the image sit wide apart because the muzzle is very large. Place them between Rnds 13 and 15, about 10 visible stitches apart, slightly angled inward.

1. Rnd 26: (6 sc, dec) x6. (42)
2. Rnd 27: (5 sc, dec) x6. (36)

Stuff the head firmly, especially the front and cheek area.

1. Rnd 28: (4 sc, dec) x6. (30)
2. Rnd 29: (3 sc, dec) x6. (24)
3. Rnd 30: (2 sc, dec) x6. (18)
4. Rnd 31: (sc, dec) x6. (12)

Do not close yet if you want to join directly to the neck. Otherwise fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Muzzle

The muzzle is the defining feature of this moose. It is oversized, round, and slightly elongated, covering much of the lower face. Work with color B.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x6. (30)
6. Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x6. (36)
7. Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x6. (42)
8. Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) x6. (48)
9. Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) x6. (54)
10. Rnd 10-15: sc around. (54)
11. Rnd 16: (7 sc, dec) x6. (48)
12. Rnd 17-18: sc around. (48)
13. Rnd 19: (6 sc, dec) x6. (42)
14. Rnd 20: sc around. (42)

Stuff the muzzle very firmly so it holds a full dome shape.

Flatten the opening slightly into a horizontal oval and sew it to the face centered low on the head. The top edge should begin around Rnd 11 of the head and the bottom edge should reach close to the lower face. Add extra stuffing while sewing.

Embroider 2 nostril lines near the front center using dark brown yarn. Each nostril should be a short vertical bar placed symmetrically.

Neck

If joining directly from the head, continue with color A.

1. Rnd 1: working from the head opening or a new piece, 12 sc. (12)
2. Rnd 2-7: sc around. (12)

Stuff lightly but keep the neck slightly firm. Leave a long tail for joining to the body if worked separately.

Body

The body is narrow at the top, fuller through the hips, and ends in a seated oval. Start with color A.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x6. (30)
6. Rnd 6-8: sc around. (30)

This upper body forms the chest under the bib.

1. Rnd 9: (4 sc, inc) x6. (36)
2. Rnd 10-11: sc around. (36)
3. Rnd 12: change to color C, sc around. (36)
4. Rnd 13: change to color B, sc around. (36)
5. Rnd 14: change to color C, sc around. (36)
6. Rnd 15: change to color B, sc around. (36)
7. Rnd 16: change to color C, sc around. (36)
8. Rnd 17: change to color B, sc around. (36)

These narrow stripes create the lower outfit seen in the image. Keep all color changes neat at the back.

1. Rnd 18: with color B, (4 sc, dec) x6. (30)
2. Rnd 19: sc around. (30)
3. Rnd 20: (3 sc, dec) x6. (24)

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Stuff the body firmly, especially the lower half. Shape it so the front remains flatter and the back slightly rounded.

1. Rnd 21: (2 sc, dec) x6. (18)

Flatten the last round and seam closed with 9 stitches across, or leave open if you prefer sewing directly to a base piece. The closed base helps create the seated form.

Legs Make 2

Work with color A. The legs are long, slim, and lightly stuffed, then finished with brown shoe covers.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3-18: sc around. (12)

Stuff lightly from the foot up to about Rnd 15. Keep the upper few rounds soft so the legs sit naturally.

1. Rnd 19: change to color B in BLO, sc around. (12)
2. Rnd 20-22: sc around. (12)
3. Rnd 23: (2 sc, dec) x3. (9)
4. Rnd 24: sc around. (9)

Stuff the shoe section firmly to create a rounded toe.

1. Rnd 25: flatten and sc through both sides across 4 sts, fasten off leaving a sewing tail.

For the little daisy detail on the shoe, embroider or sew a tiny flower near the outer upper side of each shoe after assembly.

Arms Make 2

Use color A. The arms are slim tubes with a slight downward taper.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: (sc, inc) x3. (9)
3. Rnd 3-15: sc around. (9)
4. Rnd 16: (sc, dec) x3. (6)
5. Rnd 17-18: sc around. (6)

Stuff only the lower half lightly. Flatten the top and close with 3 sc through both layers. Leave a tail for sewing.

Ears Make 2

Use color B. These ears are short, wide, and slightly leaf-shaped.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 5: (sc, dec) x6. (12)

Flatten the ear. Work 6 sc through both layers across the opening. Fasten off with a tail.

Pin each ear slightly below the antlers. Angle them outward and a little forward. The left ear in the image sits lower because the flower rests beside it.

Antlers Make 2

Use color B. Each antler is made from a main stem and two short branches.

Main Stem Make 2

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2-6: sc around. (6)

Small Branch Make 4

1. Rnd 1: 4 sc in MR. (4)
2. Rnd 2-4: sc around. (4)

Fasten off first branch. On second branch, do not fasten off.

Join the two small branches together:

1. Join with 1 sc into first branch, sc 3 around first branch, sc 4 around second branch, sc remaining 1 on first branch. (8)
2. Rnd 2-3: sc around. (8)

Take the main stem and the joined branch piece. Sew or crochet the branch cluster onto the upper side of the stem around Rnd 4 to create the soft moose antler silhouette seen in the image. Lightly stuff the stem only. Leave the branches mostly unstuffed.

Make one antler mirror the other. Sew them on top of the head with a slight outward flare.

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Bib Front

The moose wears a cream bib with two straps and two visible buttons at the chest. Work flat with color C.

1. Ch 9.
2. Row 1: starting in second ch from hook, sc 8. Turn. (8)
3. Row 2-10: ch 1, sc across. (8)
4. Row 11: ch 1, dec, sc 4, dec. Turn. (6)
5. Row 12-13: ch 1, sc across. (6)

Fasten off. Edge the entire bib with one round of sc if you want a firmer look.

Embroider a small white daisy with yellow center on the right lower side of the bib as shown in the image.

Straps Make 2

Use color B.

1. Ch 18.
2. Row 1: starting in second ch, sc 17.

Fasten off leaving tails. Sew the lower ends to the top corners of the bib. Sew the upper ends over the shoulders to the back body. Add a small button to the front near the top of each strap.

Lower Outfit Front Band

The image shows a soft cream front panel under the bib and a striped skirted lower body. To mimic this precisely, make a narrow front panel and attach it vertically down the center front.

With color C:

1. Ch 7.
2. Row 1: starting in second ch, sc 6. Turn. (6)
3. Row 2-14: ch 1, sc across. (6)

Sew this panel from the lower edge of the bib down to the striped lower body, centered at the front.

Shoe Trim

Using the front loops left at leg Rnd 19, attach color B or C as desired and work a decorative trim around each ankle.

1. Rnd 1: (sl st, ch 2, sl st in next st) repeat around for a gentle ruffled edging.

Add a tiny daisy embellishment near the outside front of each shoe trim.

Mushroom Bag

The bag is small, square, brown, and hangs diagonally across the front. A red mushroom with white spots decorates the pocket area.

Bag Body

Use color B.

1. Ch 9.
2. Rnd 1: starting in second ch, sc 7, 3 sc in last ch, work on opposite side 6 sc, inc in final st. (18)
3. Rnd 2: inc, 6 sc, 3 inc, 6 sc, 2 inc. (24)
4. Rnd 3-7: sc around. (24)

Fasten off. Flatten lightly.

Bag Flap

Use color B.

1. Attach to one back upper edge over 8 sts.
2. Row 1-4: ch 1, sc 8. Turn.
3. Row 5: ch 1, dec, sc 4, dec. Turn. (6)
4. Row 6: ch 1, sc across. (6)

Strap

Use color B.

1. Ch 46.
2. Row 1: starting in second ch, sl st or very tight sc across.

Sew the strap diagonally from the top left side of the body to the right hip position so the bag rests against the striped outfit.

Mushroom Applique

Stem: with color C, ch 4. Row 1: sc 3.

Cap: with color F, 6 sc in MR, then inc x6 to 12, then (sc, inc) x6 to 18. Fasten off leaving a tail.

Sew the cap over the stem and attach to the front of the bag. Embroider tiny white spots on the cap.

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Garden Hat

The hat is a rounded brown cloche shape with a flared brim and small daisies. Work with color B.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x6. (30)
6. Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x6. (36)
7. Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x6. (42)
8. Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) x6. (48)
9. Rnd 9-15: sc around. (48)
10. Rnd 16: in BLO, (7 sc, inc) x6. (54)
11. Rnd 17: sc around. (54)
12. Rnd 18: (8 sc, inc) x6. (60)
13. Rnd 19: sc around. (60)
14. Rnd 20: (9 sc, inc) x6. (66)
15. Rnd 21: sl st loosely around. (66)

For a steadier brim, insert a thin plastic circle or lightly starch the hat after finishing.

Add 4 or 5 tiny daisies evenly around the brim edge to match the image.

Tiny Daisies

Use for hat, ear, shoes, bib accent if desired, and flowerpot.

With color G:

1. In MR: (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3, sl st) repeat 5 times for 5 petals.

Use color H to make a tiny French knot or a 4-sc mini center and sew it in the middle.

For the ear flower, make one small daisy and sew it beside the left ear base.

Flowerpot

The flowerpot is a small terracotta pot holding several white blossoms and green leaves. Work with color D.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: in BLO, sc around. (24)
6. Rnd 6-10: sc around. (24)
7. Rnd 11: (3 sc, inc) x6. (30)
8. Rnd 12-13: sc around. (30)
9. Rnd 14: sl st around. (30)

Insert a cardboard circle at the base if desired. Stuff lightly or fill with scrap yarn only enough to support the flowers.

Leaves Make 6

Use color E.

1. Ch 7.
2. Starting in second ch from hook: sl st, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc.
3. Work on opposite side of chain: sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st.

Fasten off and shape each leaf.

Pot Flowers Make 5

Use the same daisy method as above, but make them slightly fuller by using 6 petals if preferred.

Sew the flowers together in a clustered mound. Add yellow centers. Sew leaves beneath and attach the cluster into the flowerpot opening.

Watering Can

Use color A or a pale beige-taupe mix.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4-7: sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 8: in BLO, sc around. (18)
6. Rnd 9: (sc, dec) x6. (12)
7. Rnd 10: sc around. (12)

Stuff lightly, then close the lower opening if needed or stitch it flat to stand on the table.

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Spout

Ch 9. Starting in second chain, sl st 8. Sew to the front side at an upward angle.

Handle

Ch 12. Sew both ends to the back and top side to form the curved handle.

Mushrooms Make 2

Stem With Color C

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: sc around. (6)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x3. (9)
4. Rnd 4-6: sc around. (9)

Cap With Color F

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 5: BLO, sc around. (18)

Stuff lightly, then sew the cap onto the stem. Embroider small white dots on the red cap.

Facial Embroidery

Embroider the eyes as tiny vertical ovals or short satin stitches using dark brown or black thread. Keep them small. They should appear calm and slightly downward in expression.

Place the eyes above the muzzle line so the oversized nose remains the dominant feature.

Add the nostrils to the muzzle with short vertical stitches. Do not add a mouth unless you want an even softer expression. The image reads beautifully with just eyes and nostrils.

Body Shaping and Assembly Order

1. Sew the muzzle to the head and finish the nose embroidery.
2. Sew the ears to the sides of the head, slightly below the antlers.
3. Sew the antlers to the top of the head, angled outward.
4. Add the tiny flower at the left ear.
5. Join the head to the neck and the neck to the body securely.
6. Sew the arms to the upper side of the body just below the neck.
7. Sew the legs to the lower body front so they extend forward in a seated position.
8. Attach the bib panel, front cream strip, straps, and buttons.
9. Sew or tie the mushroom bag strap diagonally across the body.
10. Decorate the shoes and bib with embroidered daisies if needed.

Positioning Details for an Accurate Look

For the image-inspired pose, the moose should sit with the body slightly leaning back, the legs stretched forward, and the arms resting naturally downward.

The muzzle must be large enough to project clearly from the face. If your muzzle appears too flat, reopen a small section and add more stuffing.

The bib should sit centered and high, with the two buttons visible at the top chest. The striped lower section should remain visible beneath the cream front panel.

The bag should rest near the right hip area and slightly toward the front, not at the side only. The mushroom applique should face outward and be easy to see.

The hat should be displayed beside the moose, not forced onto the head. The flowerpot should sit near the feet, with the watering can and mushrooms grouped behind or beside the doll for a full garden scene.

Stuffing Tips

• Head: firm
• Muzzle: very firm
• Neck: medium-firm
• Body: firm at lower half, medium at upper half
• Arms: light
• Legs: light to medium
• Shoes: firm at toes

A balanced stuffing level is important so the moose keeps its elegant seated silhouette without looking bulky.

Optional Surface Embroidery

If you want to match the image more closely, add a tiny embroidered daisy on the bib and one near each shoe cuff. Keep them small and delicate.

You can also add a faint outline stitch along the bag flap and bib edges using matching yarn to sharpen the finished details.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check the muzzle placement first, because it controls the entire expression. Sew the eyes only after the muzzle is attached if you want perfect spacing. Angle the antlers slightly outward, keep the ears low and soft, and secure the bib so it stays flat against the chest.

Care Notes

Display this piece indoors and avoid prolonged direct sunlight. If the hat brim or flower petals lose shape, gently reshape them with clean fingers. Store the accessories together so the miniature watering can and mushrooms do not get misplaced.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Both antlers are symmetrical
• Muzzle is centered and firmly stuffed
• Eyes are small and evenly placed
• Bib sits straight and buttons are secure
• Bag strap crosses neatly over the body
• Hat has daisy trim
• Flowerpot includes leaves and yellow-centered flowers
• Mushrooms have white spots
• Shoes point forward in seated pose

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Spot clean with a slightly damp cloth and mild soap only when needed. Do not machine wash if you used buttons, cardboard support, or delicate embroidery. Let every piece air dry completely on a towel, then reshape before storing in a dry, dust-free space.