Crochet Tutorial: Mama Kangaroo and Joey – Free Crochet Pattern

This sweet crochet set features a tall mama kangaroo with long upright ears, soft gray-and-white striping, a cream collar, moss-green garden overalls, tiny sandals, daisy accents, a small joey peeking from the front pocket, and a little woven-style watering can. The finished look is cozy, handmade, garden-inspired, and detailed enough to display as a keepsake crochet doll.

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Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US crochet terms and is designed to recreate the doll shown in the image as closely as possible. The mama kangaroo has a large oval head, long tapered ears, a rounded muzzle, striped arms and legs, a soft white face, a moss-green overall romper, a front joey pocket, brown sandals, small daisies, and a miniature watering can held at the side.

The doll is worked mostly in continuous rounds. Use a stitch marker at the first stitch of each round. Keep your tension firm so the stuffing does not show. The main body parts use single crochet shaping, while the clothing uses textured stitches to resemble the thick handmade crochet fabric in the photo.

Finished Size

• Mama kangaroo height: about 13 inches from sandal sole to ear tip.
• Seated body height: about 9 inches from bottom to top of head.
• Joey height: about 3 inches.
• Watering can width: about 3 inches from spout to handle.
• Gauge: 6 sc and 6 rounds = 1 inch using worsted weight yarn and a 3.25 mm hook.

Materials

• Worsted weight cotton or cotton-acrylic yarn in white, light gray, dark gray, moss green, cream, tan, brown, black, soft pink, yellow, leaf green, and small amounts of peach.
• 3.25 mm crochet hook for the main doll.
• 2.75 mm crochet hook for flowers, facial details, joey, and small accessories.
• 10 mm black safety eyes for mama kangaroo.
• 5 mm black safety eyes or black embroidery thread for joey.
• Polyester fiberfill.
• Yarn needle.
• Stitch markers.
• Two small wooden-look buttons, about 10 mm wide.
• Black embroidery floss for nose, mouth line, toe lines, and claw marks.
• Optional floral ribbon for the small garden hat prop.
• Optional pipe cleaner or craft wire for the watering can handle and spout support.

Abbreviations

• MR: magic ring
• ch: chain
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• tr: treble crochet
• inc: 2 sc in the same stitch
• dec: invisible single crochet decrease
• BLO: back loop only
• FLO: front loop only
• st: stitch
• sts: stitches
• R: round or row
• FO: fasten off

Color Placement Notes

The mama kangaroo uses a soft striped animal look. The head and lower face are mostly white with dark gray horizontal cheek stripes. The arms and legs alternate white, light gray, and dark gray bands. The ears are gray on the outside and pale pink-gray inside. The overalls are moss green with a textured surface and a front pocket holding the joey.

• Main face and body base: white.
• Stripe color A: light gray.
• Stripe color B: dark gray.
• Inner ears: pale pink-gray or very light blush gray.
• Overalls: moss green.
• Collar: cream.
• Sandals: warm brown.
• Watering can: tan.
• Joey: fresh green.

Helpful Construction Notes

For a clean amigurumi finish, work in continuous rounds unless the pattern says to turn. Stuff the head firmly, the body medium-firm, and the limbs lightly at the top so they sit naturally. The doll in the image has a seated posture, so the legs should angle forward from the lower body.

The clothing is crocheted separately and fitted onto the doll. The overalls sit high at the waist, cover the torso, and continue into two short pant legs. The front pocket is functional-looking and deep enough for the joey body to sit inside.

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Mama Kangaroo Head

Use white yarn and the 3.25 mm hook. The head is an elongated oval with a wider cheek area and a rounded muzzle section added later.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc in each st around. (12)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. (24)
5. R5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. (30)
6. R6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. (36)
7. R7: sc 5, inc, repeat around. (42)
8. R8: sc 6, inc, repeat around. (48)
9. R9: sc 7, inc, repeat around. (54)
10. R10: sc 8, inc, repeat around. (60)
11. R11-R16: sc around for 6 rounds. (60)
12. R17: with light gray, sc 18, with white sc 24, with light gray sc 18. (60)
13. R18: with light gray, sc 16, with white sc 28, with light gray sc 16. (60)
14. R19: with dark gray, sc 14, with white sc 32, with dark gray sc 14. (60)
15. R20: with white, sc around. (60)
16. R21: sc 8, dec, repeat around. (54)
17. R22: sc 7, dec, repeat around. (48)
18. R23: sc 6, dec, repeat around. (42)
19. R24: sc 5, dec, repeat around. (36)
20. R25: sc 4, dec, repeat around. (30)
21. R26: sc 3, dec, repeat around. (24)

Insert safety eyes between R17 and R18, about 13 stitches apart. The eyes should sit slightly above the centerline of the face, giving the doll the gentle upright expression seen in the image. Begin stuffing the head firmly, shaping it into a tall oval.

1. R27: sc 2, dec, repeat around. (18)
2. R28: sc 1, dec, repeat around. (12)
3. R29: dec around. (6)

FO, close the remaining hole, and weave in the end. Gently shape the cheeks with your hands so the face is rounded at the sides and narrower near the top.

Large Rounded Muzzle

Use white yarn. The muzzle is an oval patch sewn over the lower front of the head. It should cover the lower face from just below the eyes to the chin.

1. R1: ch 8. Starting in the second ch from hook, sc 6, 3 sc in last ch. Work on the opposite side of the chain, sc 5, inc in last st. (16)
2. R2: inc, sc 5, inc in next 3 sts, sc 5, inc in next 2 sts. (22)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, sc 5, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 5, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. (28)
4. R4: sc around. (28)
5. R5: sc 10, hdc 8, sc 10. (28)
6. R6: sc around. (28)

FO with a long tail. Lightly stuff the muzzle before sewing. Place it centered on the lower front of the head with the top edge around R18 and the bottom edge around R25. Sew smoothly around the edge.

Black Nose and Mouth Line

The nose is a soft triangular crochet piece placed at the upper center of the muzzle. Use black yarn and the 2.75 mm hook.

1. R1: ch 5. Sc in second ch from hook, hdc 2, 4 hdc in last ch. Work along the opposite side, hdc 2, sc 1. (10)
2. R2: sc 2, hdc 2, 2 dc in next 2 sts, hdc 2, sc 2. (12)

FO with a long tail. Sew the black nose horizontally across the upper muzzle. The pointed part should face down. With black embroidery floss, stitch one straight vertical mouth line from the lower point of the nose down about 1 inch.

Head Stripe Embroidery

The image shows dark striping around the cheeks and forehead. Use dark gray yarn and a yarn needle to add soft horizontal stripe lines after the muzzle is sewn on.

• Make one dark gray stripe above the left eye, 5 stitches long.
• Make one dark gray stripe above the right eye, 5 stitches long.
• Make one cheek stripe on each side of the muzzle, 8 stitches long.
• Make a second shorter cheek stripe below each first stripe, 5 stitches long.
• Keep all stripes slightly curved, following the round shape of the head.

Long Upright Ears

Make two outer ears in light gray. These are long, narrow, and slightly pointed at the top. Work firmly so the ears stand upright.

Outer Ear, Make 2

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: sc around. (6)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (9)
4. R4: sc around. (9)
5. R5: sc 2, inc, repeat around. (12)
6. R6: sc around. (12)
7. R7: sc 3, inc, repeat around. (15)
8. R8: sc around. (15)
9. R9: sc 4, inc, repeat around. (18)
10. R10-R18: sc around for 9 rounds. (18)
11. R19: sc 4, dec, repeat around. (15)
12. R20-R22: sc around. (15)

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Do not stuff heavily. Add only a thin line of stuffing at the base if needed. Flatten the base and sc through both layers with 7 sc. FO with a long tail.

Inner Ear Panels, Make 2

Use pale pink-gray yarn and the 2.75 mm hook.

1. R1: ch 13. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 11, 3 sc in last ch. Work along the opposite side, sc 10, inc in last st. (26)
2. R2: sc 12, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 11. (28)
3. R3: sc 13, hdc 1, 3 dc in next st, hdc 1, sc 13. (31)

FO with a long tail. Sew one inner panel onto each gray ear, leaving a thick gray border visible around the edge. Pinch the base of each ear slightly before sewing to the top of the head. Place the ears between R5 and R8 of the head, about 12 stitches apart, angled upward and outward.

Mama Kangaroo Body

The body is worked in white, but most of it will be covered by the overalls. Shape it as a seated pear form, wider at the hips and narrower at the neck.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. (24)
5. R5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. (30)
6. R6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. (36)
7. R7: sc 5, inc, repeat around. (42)
8. R8-R12: sc around. (42)
9. R13: sc 5, dec, repeat around. (36)
10. R14-R17: sc around. (36)
11. R18: sc 4, dec, repeat around. (30)
12. R19-R20: sc around. (30)
13. R21: sc 3, dec, repeat around. (24)
14. R22-R23: sc around. (24)
15. R24: sc 2, dec, repeat around. (18)

Stuff firmly at the bottom and medium-firm near the neck. FO with a long tail. Sew the head to the body, keeping the muzzle centered over the chest. Add extra stitches around the neck so the large head does not wobble.

Striped Arms

Make two arms. The arms are long, slightly tapered, and hang down beside the overalls. They are white and gray striped with rounded white paws.

1. With white, R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. R4-R6: sc around. (18)
5. R7: sc 1, dec, repeat around. (12)
6. R8: with light gray, sc around. (12)
7. R9: with white, sc around. (12)
8. R10: with dark gray, sc around. (12)
9. R11: with white, sc around. (12)
10. R12: with light gray, sc around. (12)
11. R13: with white, sc around. (12)
12. R14: with dark gray, sc around. (12)
13. R15-R17: with white, sc around. (12)

Stuff the paw and lower arm lightly. Leave the upper arm almost flat. Flatten the top and sc through both layers with 6 sc. FO with a long tail. Sew arms to the sides of the body at R21 of the body, angled downward.

With black embroidery floss, add two tiny vertical claw lines at the bottom of each paw. Keep the claw lines short and delicate, like the small marks visible in the image.

Striped Legs

Make two legs. The legs are cylindrical and sit forward under the overalls. They are mostly white with gray bands, ending in white toes inside brown sandals.

1. With white, R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. (24)
5. R5-R7: sc around. (24)
6. R8: sc 2, dec, repeat around. (18)
7. R9: with light gray, sc around. (18)
8. R10: with white, sc around. (18)
9. R11: with dark gray, sc around. (18)
10. R12: with white, sc around. (18)
11. R13: with light gray, sc around. (18)
12. R14: with white, sc around. (18)
13. R15: with dark gray, sc around. (18)
14. R16-R18: with white, sc around. (18)

Stuff firmly at the foot and medium along the leg. Flatten the top and sc through both layers with 9 sc. Sew the legs to the lower front of the body between R6 and R9, leaving 5 stitches between them. Angle them forward so the doll sits like the image.

Tail

The tail is mostly hidden behind the seated body, but a small kangaroo tail helps balance the doll. Use white and gray striping.

1. With white, R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: sc around. (6)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (9)
4. R4: with light gray, sc around. (9)
5. R5: with white, sc around. (9)
6. R6: with dark gray, sc around. (9)
7. R7: with white, sc 2, inc, repeat around. (12)
8. R8-R14: continue alternating white, light gray, and dark gray every round, sc around. (12)
9. R15: sc 2, dec, repeat around. (9)

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Stuff lightly. Sew the tail to the back lower body around R7, pointing slightly downward. It should help the doll sit upright without being too visible from the front.

Cream Peter Pan Collar

The collar sits above the green overalls and frames the neck like the cream shoulder detail in the image. Work in rows with cream yarn.

1. Row 1: ch 31. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 30. Turn. (30)
2. Row 2: ch 1, sc 4, hdc 4, dc 4, hdc 3, sl st 2, hdc 3, dc 4, hdc 4, sc 4. Turn. (30)
3. Row 3: ch 1, sc 5, hdc 4, dc 3, hdc 4, sl st 2, hdc 4, dc 3, hdc 4, sc 1. (30)

FO with a long tail. Wrap the collar around the neck before the overalls are sewn closed. Sew the ends at the back of the neck. The rounded sides should sit over the shoulders.

Moss Green Overall Romper

The overalls are worked as a separate garment. Use moss green yarn and the 3.25 mm hook. Work with a slightly looser tension than the body so the romper fits smoothly over the belly.

Overall Shorts Body

1. R1: ch 46, join with sl st to form a ring, being careful not to twist. (46)
2. R2: ch 1, sc around. (46)
3. R3: sc 10, inc, sc 22, inc, sc 12. (48)
4. R4: work BLO sc around. (48)
5. R5: sc 7, bobble stitch, sc 8, bobble stitch, sc 14, bobble stitch, sc 8, bobble stitch, sc 7. (48)
6. R6-R8: sc around. (48)
7. R9: sc 10, dec, sc 24, dec, sc 10. (46)
8. R10: sc around. (46)

To divide for leg openings, lay the piece flat with the front centered. Count 23 stitches for the front and 23 stitches for the back.

First Pant Leg

1. R11: sc 18 around the first leg opening, skipping the center crotch stitches and joining the front and back edges. (18)
2. R12-R15: sc around. (18)
3. R16: with FLO, sc 1, ch 1, repeat around to make a small cuff. (18 sc, 18 ch spaces)

FO and weave in. Attach yarn to the second leg opening and repeat R11-R16 for the other pant leg.

Front Bib

Attach moss green yarn to the front top edge of the shorts. Work across the center 18 stitches.

1. Row 1: sc 18 across front center. Turn. (18)
2. Row 2: ch 1, sc across. Turn. (18)
3. Row 3: ch 1, sc 2, bobble, sc 5, bobble, sc 5, bobble, sc 2. Turn. (18)
4. Row 4-R7: ch 1, sc across. Turn. (18)
5. Row 8: ch 1, dec, sc 14, dec. Turn. (16)
6. Row 9: ch 1, sc across. (16)

FO and weave in. The bib should cover the belly and sit just under the cream collar.

Overall Straps

Make two straps in moss green.

1. Row 1: ch 25. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 24. Turn. (24)
2. Row 2: ch 1, sc across. (24)

FO with long tails. Sew one end of each strap to the back waistband. Cross them lightly or keep them straight over the shoulders, then sew the front ends to the upper bib corners. Add one small wooden-look button at each front corner.

Front Pocket for Joey

The pocket is large and rounded, placed on the center of the overalls. It must be open at the top so the joey can sit inside.

1. With moss green, ch 15.
2. Row 1: starting in second ch from hook, sc 14. Turn. (14)
3. Row 2: ch 1, inc, sc 12, inc. Turn. (16)
4. Row 3: ch 1, inc, sc 14, inc. Turn. (18)
5. Row 4-R7: ch 1, sc across. Turn. (18)
6. Row 8: ch 1, dec, sc 14, dec. Turn. (16)
7. Row 9: ch 1, sc across. (16)

FO with a long tail. Sew the pocket to the center front of the bib and lower romper, sewing along the sides and bottom only. Leave the top open. Add a row of small slip stitches along the pocket opening for a neat raised edge.

Tiny Green Joey

The joey is a small green baby kangaroo peeking from the pocket. It has upright ears, a small white muzzle, black nose, and little arms resting over the pocket edge.

Joey Head and Body

1. With green and 2.75 mm hook, R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. R4-R7: sc around. (18)
5. R8: sc 1, dec, repeat around. (12)
6. R9: sc around. (12)
7. R10: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
8. R11-R14: sc around. (18)
9. R15: sc 1, dec, repeat around. (12)

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Insert 5 mm safety eyes between R5 and R6, about 5 stitches apart. Stuff lightly. FO, leaving a long tail. Close the bottom if you want the joey removable, or leave it slightly flat if you will sew it inside the pocket.

Joey Muzzle

1. With white, R1: 5 sc in MR. (5)
2. R2: inc around. (10)
3. R3: sc around. (10)

FO with a long tail. Sew to the lower front of the joey head. Embroider a tiny black nose and one short vertical line.

Joey Ears, Make 2

1. With green, R1: 4 sc in MR. (4)
2. R2: sc 1, inc, repeat twice. (6)
3. R3-R5: sc around. (6)

Flatten and sew to the top of the joey head. Angle the ears outward like the small green kangaroo in the pocket.

Joey Arms, Make 2

1. With green, R1: 5 sc in MR. (5)
2. R2-R5: sc around. (5)

FO and sew one arm to each side of the joey. Let the arms rest over the front pocket edge.

Brown Sandals

The sandals are warm brown with open fronts, strap bands, and tiny peach flowers. They wrap around the white feet and show the toes at the front.

Sandal Sole, Make 2

1. With brown, ch 9.
2. R1: starting in second ch from hook, sc 7, 3 sc in last ch. Work along the opposite side, sc 6, inc in last st. (18)
3. R2: inc, sc 6, inc in next 3 sts, sc 6, inc in next 2 sts. (24)
4. R3: sc 1, inc, sc 7, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 7, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. (32)

FO and weave in. Make sure the sole fits under the foot. Sew the foot onto the sole with matching brown yarn around the edge.

Front Sandal Strap, Make 2

1. With brown, ch 13.
2. Row 1: starting in second ch from hook, sc 12. (12)
3. Row 2: ch 1, sc across. (12)

FO with long tails. Sew each strap across the front of the foot, leaving the white toe area visible. Embroider three black vertical toe lines on each white foot.

Ankle Strap, Make 2

1. With brown, ch 18.
2. Row 1: starting in second ch from hook, sc 17. (17)

Wrap around the ankle and sew in place. Add a tiny peach flower to the outer side of each sandal.

Tiny Peach Sandal Flowers

Make two flowers with peach yarn and yellow centers.

1. With yellow, make 5 sc in MR, sl st to close. FO.
2. Join peach in any stitch.
3. In each stitch around, work ch 2, 2 hdc, ch 2, sl st in same stitch.
4. Repeat for 5 petals.

FO and sew one flower to each sandal strap. Keep the flowers small so they look like the delicate accents shown in the image.

Daisy Hair Flower

The mama kangaroo wears a white daisy with a yellow center near one ear. Make one larger daisy and one small green leaf.

Daisy Center

1. With yellow, 6 sc in MR, sl st to close. (6)

White Petals

1. Join white yarn to any stitch.
2. Work ch 4, starting in second ch from hook sc 1, hdc 1, dc 1, sl st into next yellow stitch.
3. Repeat around to make 6 petals.

FO and weave in. Sew the daisy to the right side of the head near the base of one ear.

Small Leaf

1. With leaf green, ch 7.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 1, hdc 1, dc 2, hdc 1, sc 1.
3. Work down the opposite side of the chain with sc 1, hdc 1, dc 2, hdc 1, sc 1.

Sew the leaf beside the daisy so it peeks out from behind the flower.

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Daisies on the Overalls

The overalls have small white daisies scattered near the pocket and lower shorts. Make five tiny daisies.

1. With yellow, make 5 sc in MR, sl st to close. FO.
2. Join white. In each yellow stitch, work ch 2, sl st back into same stitch.
3. Repeat around for 5 small petals.

Sew two daisies near the lower left side of the shorts, one near the right side of the pocket, one near the joey, and one near the lower right leg opening. Use the photo placement as your guide: the flowers should look sprinkled naturally, not lined up.

Mini Watering Can

The watering can hangs near the mama kangaroo’s side. It is tan with a rounded body, curved handle, short spout, gray rose, and small daisy detail.

Watering Can Body

1. With tan and 2.75 mm hook, R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. (24)
5. R5: BLO sc around. (24)
6. R6-R10: sc around. (24)
7. R11: sc 2, dec, repeat around. (18)
8. R12: sc around. (18)

Stuff lightly so the can keeps its shape but does not look round like a ball. FO with a long tail and close the top loosely, leaving a small opening impression.

Watering Can Top Rim

1. With tan, ch 18, join into a ring.
2. R1: sc around. (18)

Sew the rim to the top of the can. This gives the watering can the raised edge visible in the image.

Watering Can Spout

1. With tan, R1: 5 sc in MR. (5)
2. R2-R5: sc around. (5)
3. R6: sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1. (7)
4. R7-R9: sc around. (7)

Stuff very lightly or insert a small folded pipe cleaner if desired. Sew the spout to the front side of the can, angled upward and outward.

Watering Can Handle

1. With tan, ch 25.
2. Row 1: starting in second ch from hook, sc 24. (24)
3. Row 2: ch 1, sc across. (24)

FO with a long tail. Curve the strip into a handle and sew both ends to the side of the can. The handle should arch above the can like a basket handle.

Gray Rose on Spout

1. With light gray, ch 12.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, work 2 sc in each ch across. (22)

The strip will curl naturally. Roll it into a tiny rose and sew the base closed. Attach it near the base of the watering can spout.

Daisy on Watering Can

Make one tiny white daisy using the same method as the overall daisies. Sew it to the lower right side of the watering can body.

Optional Garden Hat Prop

The image includes a straw-style garden hat beside the doll. This optional prop completes the garden display. Use tan yarn and the 3.25 mm hook.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. (24)
5. R5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. (30)
6. R6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. (36)
7. R7: BLO sc around. (36)
8. R8-R12: sc around. (36)
9. R13: FLO sc 5, inc, repeat around. (42)
10. R14: sc 6, inc, repeat around. (48)
11. R15: sc 7, inc, repeat around. (54)
12. R16: sc 8, inc, repeat around. (60)
13. R17: sc around. (60)

FO and weave in. Wrap a floral ribbon around the crown and tack it in place with a few stitches. This hat can sit beside the finished kangaroo display.

Optional Potted Garden Plant

To match the garden table scene, make a small potted plant. This is optional, but it supports the same outdoor garden theme.

Pot

1. With terracotta yarn, R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. R4: BLO sc around. (18)
5. R5: sc around. (18)
6. R6: sc 2, inc, repeat around. (24)
7. R7-R9: sc around. (24)
8. R10: FLO sc around for rim. (24)

Leaves

• Make 6 leaves with green yarn.
• For each leaf, ch 8, sc 1, hdc 1, dc 3, hdc 1, sc 1 back along the chain.
• Sew leaves into the pot center, arranging them upright and slightly curled.

Optional Vegetable Basket

The photo also shows a small basket of vegetables. This accessory is optional, but it adds charm to the complete scene.

Basket

1. With tan, R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. R4: BLO sc around. (18)
5. R5-R7: sc around. (18)
6. R8: sc around with a slightly loose tension. (18)

Make a small handle by chaining 18, working sc back across 17 stitches, and sewing the ends to opposite sides of the basket.

Tiny Carrots and Radishes

• Carrot: with orange, 4 sc in MR, sc around for 2 rounds, then inc to 6 sc and FO. Add 3 green chains at the top.
• Radish: with red, 6 sc in MR, sc around for 2 rounds, dec around, and FO. Add 2 green leaves at the top.
• Pale vegetable: with cream, 6 sc in MR, sc around for 2 rounds, close, and add green leaves.

Fitting the Overalls on the Doll

Slide the moss green overalls up over the legs before the arms are sewn too tightly against the body, or gently dress the finished doll by compressing the soft body. The waistband should sit at the widest part of the belly, and the pant legs should cover the upper legs.

Position the bib over the front center of the chest. The cream collar should remain visible above it. Sew the back waistband to the body with a few hidden stitches if the garment shifts. Sew the front bib lightly to the body at the upper corners only, so the pocket stays dimensional.

Placing the Joey in the Pocket

Insert the joey into the front pocket so only the head, ears, upper chest, and arms show. The joey’s face should sit centered under the mama kangaroo’s muzzle. Sew the lower back of the joey to the inside of the pocket with 4 to 6 small stitches.

For a removable joey, do not sew it inside. Instead, add a small hidden loop of green yarn inside the pocket and a matching loop at the back of the joey. Tie the loops loosely so the joey stays in place but can be removed.

Attaching the Watering Can

Place the watering can near the doll’s right side, slightly in front of the overalls. Sew the handle to the mama’s arm or hand using tan yarn. Add one hidden stitch from the can body to the romper so the accessory does not swing too much.

The spout should point outward, and the flower decoration should face forward. This creates the same garden-helper look as the image, where the doll appears ready to water small plants.

Facial Expression Details

The face should remain simple and sweet. The black eyes sit wide apart, the white muzzle is large and soft, and the black nose is bold but rounded. Do not overfill the muzzle because the image shows a smooth, plush shape rather than a sharp snout.

• Place the nose centered on the upper muzzle.
• Keep the mouth line straight and vertical.
• Do not add a smile; the expression in the image is calm and gentle.
• Use short gray embroidery strokes for face stripes.
• Keep the ear bases firm so the ears stand tall.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

1. Sew the head firmly to the body with the muzzle facing straight forward.
2. Sew the ears to the top of the head, angled upward with a slight outward lean.
3. Attach the arms at shoulder height, letting them hang beside the overalls.
4. Sew the legs to the lower body so the feet point forward.
5. Add the tail at the back for balance.
6. Dress the doll in the green overalls and cream collar.
7. Sew the joey pocket to the front and place the joey inside.
8. Add buttons, daisies, sandals, toe lines, and the watering can.
9. Check the face from the front before weaving in final ends.

Care Notes

Spot clean the finished doll with cool water and mild soap. Avoid soaking if you used safety eyes, buttons, floral ribbon, or internal wire. Press gently with a towel and reshape the ears, muzzle, sandals, and watering can while damp.

• Do not machine wash if the doll includes buttons or wire.
• Keep away from pets who may chew small parts.
• For a baby-safe version, embroider all eyes and omit buttons.
• Store upright so the ears do not bend.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The ears are tall, gray, and lined with pale inner panels.
• The face has a large white muzzle, black nose, and straight mouth line.
• The head and limbs have soft gray striping.
• The overalls are moss green with a textured front bib.
• The joey sits visibly inside the front pocket.
• The sandals are brown with open toes and tiny flowers.
• The watering can is tan with a handle, spout, gray rose, and daisy.
• The final doll sits securely with legs forward.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

To preserve the shape, dust the doll with a soft dry brush every few weeks. If the overalls collect lint, gently lift it away with low-tack tape. Do not pull at the bobble texture, flowers, straps, or pocket edge.

For long-term storage, wrap the doll in acid-free tissue or a clean cotton cloth. Keep it in a dry place away from direct sunlight. Strong sunlight can fade the green overalls, brown sandals, and delicate flower details over time.

If the ears begin to bend, lightly mist them with water, reshape them with your fingers, and let them dry flat with support underneath. Avoid heavy steam, as it can soften the structure and flatten the stitch texture.

Your Mama Kangaroo and Joey crochet doll is now complete, with garden overalls, tiny accessories, a pocket baby, and all the soft handmade details shown in the original design.