Crochet Tutorial: Cute Dog in Sunflower Overalls – Free Crochet Pattern

This cheerful crochet dog is designed with a soft brown puppy body, long floppy ears, shiny black safety eyes, a rounded muzzle, and a sweet garden outfit. The doll wears bright blue sunflower overalls over a white shirt, brown sandals with yellow flower buttons, a tiny sunflower shoulder bag, and a small bee perched on one ear. A yellow sunhat, gray watering can, and little garden trowel complete the scene.

 

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Finished Size

Using the yarn and hook sizes listed below, the finished dog measures about 11.5 inches tall from the bottom of the sandals to the top of the head, not including the bee. The seated table accessories are sized to match the doll and should look miniature, soft, and rounded beside the puppy.

• Dog height: approximately 11.5 inches tall.
• Head width: about 4.25 inches across.
• Ear length: about 4.5 inches from top seam to rounded tip.
• Overall width: about 4 inches across the lower body.
• Sunhat diameter: about 3.75 inches across the brim.
• Watering can width: about 2.75 inches from spout to handle.

Skill Level

This pattern is best for confident beginners to intermediate crocheters. The main body uses simple amigurumi shaping, while the overalls, sandals, flowers, bee, and accessories add small decorative details. Every part is worked with specific stitch counts so the finished dog keeps the same rounded shape and garden outfit shown in the picture.

Materials

• Chenille or velvet yarn, bulky weight: warm medium brown for head, body, ears, arms, legs, and feet.
• Chenille or velvet yarn, bulky weight: lighter caramel brown for muzzle, paw fronts, and toe area.
• Cotton yarn, DK weight: blue for overalls, hat tie, and small accents.
• Cotton yarn, DK weight: white for shirt and eye highlights.
• Cotton yarn, DK weight: yellow for sunflowers, bee stripes, hat, and flower buttons.
• Cotton yarn, DK weight: dark brown for sunflower centers, bag, sandal straps, and bag strap.
• Cotton yarn, DK weight: black for bee stripes, optional mouth embroidery, and nose shaping if not using a safety nose.
• Cotton yarn, DK weight: light gray for watering can and trowel blade.
• Cotton yarn, DK weight: medium gray for watering can rim and handle shadows.
• Cotton yarn, DK weight: pale blue or white for bee wings.
• Hook for chenille parts: 4.0 mm.
• Hook for cotton clothing and accessories: 2.5 mm.
• Safety eyes: two glossy black eyes, 12 mm.
• Safety nose: one glossy black oval nose, 16 mm wide, or black yarn embroidery.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Yarn needle.
• Stitch markers.
• Sewing pins.
• Scissors.
• Optional: small amount of fabric glue for fixing tiny flower centers after sewing.

Abbreviations Used

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

Gauge Notes

For the plush dog body, tight amigurumi tension is important. With bulky chenille yarn and a 4.0 mm hook, 6 rounds of sc should measure close to 2 inches across when worked in a flat circle. The stitches should be dense enough that stuffing does not show through.

For the blue overalls and small cotton accessories, use a 2.5 mm hook. The fabric should be firm but flexible. If the overalls become too stiff, go up to a 2.75 mm hook. If the outfit looks loose or baggy, go down to a 2.25 mm hook.

Important Construction Notes

• The dog is worked from separate amigurumi pieces and sewn together.
• The head is oversized and rounded, with a long tapered muzzle attached to the lower center front.
• The ears are long, floppy, slightly flattened, and sewn along the side curve of the head.
• The body is shorter than the head and shaped to fit under the overalls.
• The legs are slim and hang down from the short overall legs.
• The sandals are built onto the feet so they look like open-toe brown garden sandals.
• The blue overalls are crocheted separately and fitted around the body after the legs are attached.
• The sunflowers are sewn onto the overalls after the blue fabric is complete.
• The shoulder bag hangs diagonally from the right shoulder to the left hip, matching the image.
• The bee is small and sewn on top of the right side of the dog’s head near one ear.

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Dog Head

Use warm medium brown chenille yarn and a 4.0 mm hook. Work in continuous rounds. Stuff gradually and firmly, especially around the cheeks and crown. The head should be round and slightly wider at the cheeks than at the top.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc in each st around. (12)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, rep around. (18)
4. R4: sc 2, inc, rep around. (24)
5. R5: sc 3, inc, rep around. (30)
6. R6: sc 4, inc, rep around. (36)
7. R7: sc 5, inc, rep around. (42)
8. R8: sc 6, inc, rep around. (48)
9. R9: sc 7, inc, rep around. (54)
10. R10-R17: sc around for 8 rounds. (54)
11. R18: sc 7, dec, rep around. (48)
12. R19: sc 6, dec, rep around. (42)
13. R20: sc 5, dec, rep around. (36)
14. R21: sc 4, dec, rep around. (30)

Insert the safety eyes between R13 and R14, placing them 10 stitches apart. The muzzle will sit below the eyes, so keep the eyes slightly forward-facing. Add a small white yarn highlight beside each eye later, not now.

1. R22: sc 3, dec, rep around. (24)
2. R23: sc 2, dec, rep around. (18)
3. Stuff the head firmly. Keep the front round and smooth.
4. R24: sc 1, dec, rep around. (12)
5. R25: dec around. (6)
6. FO, close the remaining hole, and weave in the end.

Long Tapered Muzzle

Use lighter caramel brown chenille yarn and a 4.0 mm hook. The muzzle is an oval tube that is wider near the head and narrower at the nose. It should project forward like the puppy in the image, with the black nose placed at the rounded end.

1. R1: Ch 6. Starting in the second ch from hook, sc 4, 3 sc in last ch, continue on the other side of the chain, sc 3, inc in last ch. (12)
2. R2: inc, sc 3, inc in next 3 sts, sc 3, inc in next 2 sts. (18)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, sc 4, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 4, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. (24)
4. R4-R5: sc around. (24)
5. R6: sc 5, dec, sc 10, dec, sc 5. (22)
6. R7: sc around. (22)
7. R8: sc 4, dec, sc 10, dec, sc 4. (20)
8. R9: sc around. (20)
9. R10: sc 3, dec, sc 10, dec, sc 3. (18)
10. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Place the safety nose centered between R3 and R4 of the muzzle, counting from the narrow front end. If embroidering the nose, use black yarn to satin stitch a rounded triangle, then stitch a short vertical line down the center.

Stuff the muzzle lightly at the front and more firmly near the head side. Pin it to the lower front of the head between the eyes, with the top edge beginning around head R14 and the lower edge ending around head R20. Sew around the full edge twice for a smooth join.

Eye Highlights and Face Details

• Thread white cotton yarn onto a needle.
• Make one curved stitch on the lower outer side of each eye.
• Each highlight should look like a small crescent, not a full ring.
• With black cotton yarn, embroider a tiny vertical line from the lower nose point to the muzzle center.
• Optional: add two very short smile stitches angled down softly from the vertical line.

Body

Use warm medium brown chenille yarn and a 4.0 mm hook. The body is pear-shaped but mostly hidden by the blue overalls. It needs enough firmness to support the head and clothing.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, rep around. (18)
4. R4: sc 2, inc, rep around. (24)
5. R5: sc 3, inc, rep around. (30)
6. R6: sc 4, inc, rep around. (36)
7. R7-R12: sc around for 6 rounds. (36)
8. R13: sc 10, dec, sc 12, dec, sc 10. (34)
9. R14: sc around. (34)
10. R15: sc 9, dec, sc 12, dec, sc 9. (32)
11. R16: sc around. (32)
12. R17: sc 6, dec, rep around. (28)
13. R18: sc around. (28)
14. R19: sc 5, dec, rep around. (24)
15. R20: sc 4, dec, rep around. (20)
16. R21: sc around. (20)
17. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing to the head.

Stuff the body firmly at the bottom and medium-firm at the neck. The lower body should be rounded so the overalls sit smoothly. The top should be narrow enough to tuck under the head without making the neck bulky.

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Legs

Make 2 using warm medium brown chenille yarn and a 4.0 mm hook. These legs are long, slim, and visible below the short blue overall legs. Stuff lightly so they hang naturally.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, rep around. (18)
4. R4-R5: sc around. (18)
5. R6: sc 4, dec, rep around. (15)
6. R7-R14: sc around for 8 rounds. (15)
7. R15: sc 3, dec, rep around. (12)
8. R16-R18: sc around for 3 rounds. (12)
9. Stuff lightly, flatten the top, and sc through both layers with 6 sc.
10. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Feet and Toe Pads

Make 2. Start with lighter caramel brown chenille yarn for the toe front. Switch to warm medium brown for the heel and ankle. The feet are oval and point forward from the legs.

1. R1: Ch 7. Starting in the second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, continue along the other side, sc 4, inc in last ch. (14)
2. R2: inc, sc 4, inc in next 3 sts, sc 4, inc in next 2 sts. (20)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, sc 5, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 5, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. (26)
4. R4: BLO sc around. (26)
5. R5: sc around. (26)
6. R6: sc 7, dec 4 times, sc 11. (22)
7. R7: sc 6, dec 3 times, sc 10. (19)
8. Change to warm medium brown.
9. R8: sc around. (19)
10. R9: sc 5, dec 2 times, sc 10. (17)
11. R10: sc around. (17)
12. FO, leaving a tail for sewing to the bottom of the leg.

Stuff each foot firmly at the toe and lightly at the heel. Sew one foot to each leg, placing the toe section forward. With dark brown cotton yarn, embroider three short vertical toe lines across the caramel toe front. Each toe line should be about 2 stitches tall.

Arms

Make 2 using warm medium brown chenille yarn and a 4.0 mm hook. The arms are rounded at the paws and slimmer at the top. They sit at the sides of the shirt sleeves and hang slightly outward.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, rep around. (18)
4. R4-R6: sc around. (18)
5. R7: sc 4, dec, rep around. (15)
6. R8: sc around. (15)
7. R9: sc 3, dec, rep around. (12)
8. R10-R16: sc around for 7 rounds. (12)
9. Stuff the paw firmly and the arm lightly.
10. Flatten the top and sc through both layers with 6 sc.
11. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Use lighter caramel brown yarn to add a small color patch over the lower paw if desired. Sew 4 short horizontal stitches across the front of the paw to make the fingers look plush and rounded.

Long Floppy Ears

Make 2 using warm medium brown chenille yarn and a 4.0 mm hook. The ears in the image are long, textured, floppy, and rounded at the bottom. They hang from the side of the head and curve slightly inward near the tips.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, rep around. (18)
4. R4: sc 2, inc, rep around. (24)
5. R5-R10: sc around for 6 rounds. (24)
6. R11: sc 10, dec, sc 10, dec. (22)
7. R12-R17: sc around for 6 rounds. (22)
8. R18: sc 9, dec, sc 9, dec. (20)
9. R19-R23: sc around for 5 rounds. (20)
10. R24: sc 8, dec, sc 8, dec. (18)
11. R25-R27: sc around for 3 rounds. (18)
12. Do not stuff heavily. Add only a thin strip of stuffing in the lower tip if needed.
13. Flatten the top opening and sc through both layers with 9 sc.
14. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

To create the slightly ridged look, thread a long piece of matching brown yarn through the center back of each ear from top to bottom, gently pull to make a shallow fold, and secure. Do not pull too tightly. The ears should remain soft and wide.

White Shirt Body Panel

The shirt is visible as a white neckline and short sleeves under the overalls. Use white DK cotton yarn and a 2.5 mm hook. This piece wraps around the upper body before the overalls are added.

1. Row 1: Ch 31. Starting in the second ch from hook, sc 30. Ch 1, turn. (30)
2. Row 2: sc across. Ch 1, turn. (30)
3. Row 3: sc 4, hdc 22, sc 4. Ch 1, turn. (30)
4. Row 4: sc across. Ch 1, turn. (30)
5. Row 5: sc 5, ch 5, skip 5, sc 10, ch 5, skip 5, sc 5. Ch 1, turn. (30 including chains)
6. Row 6: sc 5, sc 5 across first chain space, sc 10, sc 5 across second chain space, sc 5. (30)
7. FO, leaving a tail for sewing.

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Wrap the shirt panel around the upper body with the armholes aligned at the sides. Sew the back edges together with small whip stitches. The white upper edge should sit just below the head and peek out above the bib of the overalls.

Short White Sleeves

Make 2 using white DK cotton yarn and a 2.5 mm hook. These sleeves are small curved caps that sit at the shoulders above the brown arms.

1. R1: Ch 12, join with sl st to form a ring. (12)
2. R2: sc around. (12)
3. R3: sc 2, inc, rep around. (16)
4. R4: hdc around. (16)
5. R5: sc around. (16)
6. FO, leaving a tail for sewing.

Slide one sleeve over the top of each arm before sewing the arms to the body. The sleeve should cover the shoulder area but leave most of the brown arm visible. Sew the sleeve edge to the shirt armhole, then sew the arm underneath.

Blue Overall Shorts Base

Use blue DK cotton yarn and a 2.5 mm hook. The overalls are bright blue, snug, and shaped like short pants with a bib front. Work the lower pants section first, then add the bib and straps.

First Overall Leg Opening

1. R1: Ch 24, join with sl st to form a ring. Be careful not to twist. (24)
2. R2: Ch 1, sc around, join with sl st. (24)
3. R3: Ch 1, BLO sc around, join with sl st. (24)
4. R4-R6: Ch 1, sc around, join with sl st for 3 rounds. (24)
5. FO and set aside.

Second Overall Leg Opening

1. R1: Ch 24, join with sl st to form a ring. (24)
2. R2: Ch 1, sc around, join with sl st. (24)
3. R3: Ch 1, BLO sc around, join with sl st. (24)
4. R4-R6: Ch 1, sc around, join with sl st for 3 rounds. (24)
5. Do not fasten off after the second leg.

Join the Overall Legs

1. R7: Sc 24 around the second leg, ch 3 for the crotch bridge, sc 24 around the first leg, ch 3 for the back bridge. (54)
2. R8: sc around, working into each chain. (54)
3. R9-R16: sc around for 8 rounds. (54)
4. R17: sc 7, dec, rep around. (48)
5. R18-R20: sc around for 3 rounds. (48)
6. R21: sc 6, dec, rep around. (42)
7. R22-R23: sc around for 2 rounds. (42)
8. FO and weave in the end.

Slip the shorts over the dog’s legs and body before sewing the head permanently if that makes fitting easier. The lower cuffs should sit just above the brown legs, and the center crotch opening should make a small neat V shape between the legs.

Overall Front Bib

Use blue DK cotton yarn and a 2.5 mm hook. The bib sits flat against the chest, covering the white shirt front. It reaches from the waistline to just below the white neckline.

1. Row 1: Attach blue yarn at the front center of R23 of the shorts. Sc 18 across the front. Ch 1, turn. (18)
2. Row 2: sc across. Ch 1, turn. (18)
3. Row 3: dec, sc 14, dec. Ch 1, turn. (16)
4. Row 4: sc across. Ch 1, turn. (16)
5. Row 5: dec, sc 12, dec. Ch 1, turn. (14)
6. Row 6-R10: sc across for 5 rows. Ch 1, turn after each row except Row 10. (14)
7. FO and weave in the end.

The bib should look square with slightly softened upper corners. It should not cover the white sleeves. If the bib puckers, remove one row; if it sits too low, add one extra row of 14 sc.

Overall Back Panel

The back panel is shorter than the front bib but helps the straps sit neatly over the shoulders. Use blue DK cotton yarn and a 2.5 mm hook.

1. Row 1: Attach blue yarn at the back center of R23 of the shorts. Sc 16 across the back. Ch 1, turn. (16)
2. Row 2: sc across. Ch 1, turn. (16)
3. Row 3: dec, sc 12, dec. Ch 1, turn. (14)
4. Row 4-R6: sc across for 3 rows. (14)
5. FO and weave in the end.

Overall Shoulder Straps

Make 2 using blue DK cotton yarn and a 2.5 mm hook. The straps run from the top back panel over the shoulders to the front bib. They are decorated with small yellow flower buttons on the front.

1. Row 1: Ch 23. Starting in the second ch from hook, sc 22. Ch 1, turn. (22)
2. Row 2: sc across. (22)
3. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

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Pin the straps to the back panel first, spaced 7 stitches apart. Cross them very slightly over the shoulders if needed so they sit neatly on the white shirt. Sew the front ends to the upper corners of the bib.

Yellow Overall Buttons

Make 2 using yellow DK cotton yarn and a 2.5 mm hook. These small round buttons sit at the top front of the bib where the straps attach.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR, sl st to first sc. (6)
2. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Sew one button to each upper bib corner. Place each button directly over the strap end, matching the bright yellow flower-button look in the image.

Sunflower Appliqués for the Overalls

Make 7 small sunflowers for the overalls: one centered on the front bib, two on the lower front, two near the side fronts, and two lower side or back flowers. Use dark brown for the center and yellow for the petals.

Sunflower Center

1. With dark brown DK cotton and a 2.5 mm hook, make 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around, sl st to first sc. (12)
3. FO and weave in the short end.

Sunflower Petals

1. Join yellow yarn to any center stitch.
2. Ch 3, dc in same st, ch 3, sl st in same st.
3. Sl st in next st.
4. Repeat the petal sequence in every stitch around for 12 petals.
5. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

For smaller flowers near the sides, use only 8 center stitches by working 8 sc into the magic ring, then make 8 petals. This helps the side flowers curve around the overalls without becoming bulky.

Placement of Sunflowers on Overalls

• Center bib flower: sew one 12-petal sunflower to the middle of the bib, about 4 rows below the top edge.
• Lower left front flower: sew one 12-petal flower on the left pant leg, about 5 rounds above the cuff.
• Lower right front flower: sew one 12-petal flower on the right pant leg, slightly higher than the left flower.
• Side flowers: sew one smaller 8-petal flower to each outer side of the shorts.
• Lower scattered flowers: sew two more flowers near the lower front and lower side, keeping the placement playful and garden-like.

Use matching yellow yarn to tack down the petal tips if they curl too much. The flowers should lie flat enough to read clearly but still keep a soft raised texture.

Brown Shoulder Bag

Use dark brown DK cotton yarn and a 2.5 mm hook. The small square bag sits at the dog’s left hip and has a sunflower on the front. The strap crosses diagonally from the right shoulder to the left hip.

Bag Front

1. Row 1: Ch 11. Starting in the second ch from hook, sc 10. Ch 1, turn. (10)
2. Row 2-R9: sc across for 8 rows. Ch 1, turn after each row except Row 9. (10)
3. FO and weave in the end.

Bag Back

1. Repeat Rows 1-R9 of the bag front.
2. Do not fasten off after Row 9.

Join the Bag

1. Place front and back panels together with wrong sides touching.
2. Sc through both layers down the first side with 9 sc.
3. Work 2 sc in the lower corner.
4. Sc across the bottom with 10 sc.
5. Work 2 sc in the next lower corner.
6. Sc up the second side with 9 sc.
7. Leave the top open.
8. FO and weave in the end.

Bag Flap

1. Attach dark brown yarn to the top back edge.
2. Row 1: sc 10 across. Ch 1, turn. (10)
3. Row 2: dec, sc 6, dec. Ch 1, turn. (8)
4. Row 3: sc across. (8)
5. FO and sew the flap lightly to the front corners.

Bag Strap

1. Ch 58 with dark brown DK cotton yarn.
2. Starting in the second ch from hook, sl st in each ch across. (57)
3. FO, leaving tails at both ends.

Sew one strap end to each top side of the bag. Place the strap over the dog’s right shoulder and across the chest so the bag rests at the left hip. Tack the strap in place at the shoulder and waist with tiny brown stitches.

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Small Sunflower for Bag

1. With dark brown yarn, make 6 sc in MR, sl st to close. (6)
2. Join yellow yarn.
3. Ch 2, hdc in same st, ch 2, sl st in same st.
4. Repeat in each stitch around for 6 petals.
5. FO, leaving a tail.

Sew the small sunflower to the center of the bag front. Keep it raised and visible, like a cheerful garden badge.

Brown Garden Sandals

Make 2 sandal soles using dark brown DK cotton yarn and a 2.5 mm hook. These sandals wrap around the dog’s feet and show the caramel toes at the front.

Sandal Sole

1. R1: Ch 9. Starting in the second ch from hook, sc 7, 3 sc in last ch, continue on the other side, sc 6, inc in last ch. (18)
2. R2: inc, sc 6, inc in next 3 sts, sc 6, inc in next 2 sts. (24)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, sc 7, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 7, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. (30)
4. FO, leaving a long sewing tail.

Place one sole under each foot and sew around the edge using small stitches. The sole should be visible as a dark brown border under the foot.

Front Sandal Strap

1. Ch 15 with dark brown DK cotton yarn.
2. Starting in the second ch from hook, sc 14.
3. FO, leaving tails.

Sew the strap across the front of the foot, just behind the embroidered toes. Repeat for the second sandal.

Ankle Strap

1. Ch 18 with dark brown DK cotton yarn.
2. Starting in the second ch from hook, sc 17.
3. FO, leaving tails.

Wrap the ankle strap around the upper foot and sew the ends at the back. The strap should sit above the foot and below the leg, matching the sandal style in the image.

Yellow Sandal Flower Buttons

Make 2 small yellow flowers for the outer sides of the sandals.

1. With yellow yarn, make 5 sc in MR, sl st to close. (5)
2. Ch 2, sl st in same st.
3. Repeat in each stitch around for 5 tiny petals.
4. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Sew one flower to the outside of each ankle strap. Place them toward the outer front side so they are visible when the dog faces forward.

Small Bee on the Head

The bee is tiny, round, and placed on the dog’s upper right side near the ear. Use yellow, black, and pale blue or white DK cotton yarn with a 2.5 mm hook.

Bee Body

1. With yellow yarn, R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: sc around. (12)
4. Change to black yarn.
5. R4: sc around. (12)
6. Change to yellow yarn.
7. R5: sc around. (12)
8. Change to black yarn.
9. R6: sc around. (12)
10. R7: sc 1, dec, rep around. (8)
11. Stuff very lightly.
12. R8: dec around. (4)
13. FO and close.

Bee Face

• Use black yarn to embroider two tiny vertical eyes on the yellow front.
• Use one short curved stitch for a smile.
• Keep the face simple so the bee remains cute and visible.

Bee Wings

Make 2 using pale blue or white DK cotton yarn.

1. R1: 5 sc in MR, do not join. (5)
2. R2: sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc. (5)
3. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Sew the two wings to the top of the bee body so they sit like soft little loops. Sew the bee firmly to the top right side of the dog’s head, slightly in front of the ear seam.

Yellow Sunhat Accessory

The hat is placed beside the dog in the image. It is not worn on the head, so it should be flat enough to sit on the table. Use yellow DK cotton yarn and a 2.5 mm hook.

Hat Crown

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, rep around. (18)
4. R4: sc 2, inc, rep around. (24)
5. R5: sc 3, inc, rep around. (30)
6. R6: BLO sc around. (30)
7. R7-R11: sc around for 5 rounds. (30)
8. R12: sc 3, dec, rep around. (24)
9. FO and weave in the end.

Hat Brim

1. Attach yellow yarn to the front loop left from R6 of the crown.
2. R1: FLO sc 4, inc, rep around. (36)
3. R2: sc 5, inc, rep around. (42)
4. R3: sc 6, inc, rep around. (48)
5. R4: sc 7, inc, rep around. (54)
6. R5: sc around. (54)
7. FO and weave in the end.

Blue Bow Tie for Hat

Use blue DK cotton yarn and a 2.5 mm hook.

1. Ch 55.
2. Starting in the second ch from hook, sl st in each ch across. (54)
3. FO and weave in both ends.

Wrap the blue cord around the hat crown, tie a bow at the front, and shape the loops neatly. The bow should sit low on the crown and rest over the brim.

Gray Watering Can

The watering can is a small garden prop placed beside the dog. Use light gray DK cotton yarn and a 2.5 mm hook. Stuff lightly only in the main can body.

Can Body

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, rep around. (18)
4. R4: sc 2, inc, rep around. (24)
5. R5: BLO sc around. (24)
6. R6-R10: sc around for 5 rounds. (24)
7. R11: sc 2, dec, rep around. (18)
8. R12: BLO sc around. (18)
9. R13: sc 1, dec, rep around. (12)
10. Stuff lightly.
11. R14: dec around. (6)
12. FO and close.

Open Rim Detail

1. Attach medium gray yarn to the front loop left from R12.
2. Sc around in FLO. (18)
3. Sl st to close and FO.

This creates the raised rim that makes the top of the can look open, like the small gray watering can in the image.

Watering Can Spout

1. With light gray yarn, R1: 5 sc in MR. (5)
2. R2-R7: sc around for 6 rounds. (5)
3. R8: inc, sc 4. (6)
4. R9: sc around. (6)
5. FO, leaving a long tail.

Do not stuff the spout. Sew it to the side front of the can at a slight upward angle. The spout should point outward and slightly up.

Spout Rose

1. With light gray yarn, make 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. FO, leaving a tail.

Sew the small circle to the end of the spout. Use medium gray yarn to embroider 5 short lines from the center outward to suggest sprinkler holes.

Watering Can Handle

1. Ch 24 with medium gray yarn.
2. Starting in the second ch from hook, sc 23.
3. FO, leaving long tails.

Curve the handle into a half circle and sew one end near the upper side of the can and the other end near the lower side. The handle should sit opposite the spout.

Little Garden Trowel

The trowel rests beside the watering can. Use light gray for the blade and dark brown for the handle. Work tightly with a 2.5 mm hook.

Trowel Blade

1. Row 1: Ch 5. Starting in the second ch from hook, sc 4. Ch 1, turn. (4)
2. Row 2: inc, sc 2, inc. Ch 1, turn. (6)
3. Row 3: sc across. Ch 1, turn. (6)
4. Row 4: dec, sc 2, dec. Ch 1, turn. (4)
5. Row 5: dec twice. Ch 1, turn. (2)
6. Row 6: dec. (1)
7. Work sc evenly around the blade edge, placing 2 sc in the widest corners.
8. FO, leaving a tail.

Trowel Handle

1. With dark brown yarn, R1: 5 sc in MR. (5)
2. R2-R8: sc around for 7 rounds. (5)
3. FO, leaving a tail.

Sew the handle to the wide end of the blade. Flatten the blade slightly with your fingers so it looks like a small garden tool.

Assembly Order

1. Sew the muzzle to the head first and complete the facial embroidery.
2. Sew the ears to the sides of the head. The top of each ear should start around head R8 and continue down to R14.
3. Sew the legs to the lower body, spacing them 6 stitches apart at the front.
4. Sew the feet to the legs so the toes face forward.
5. Put the white shirt panel around the upper body and sew the back seam.
6. Slide the blue overalls onto the body and legs, then secure the waist with small hidden blue stitches.
7. Sew the front bib, back panel, and shoulder straps in place.
8. Add the yellow buttons and sunflower appliqués to the overalls.
9. Place the white sleeves on the arms, then sew the arms to the upper body under the sleeves.
10. Sew the head to the body, making sure the muzzle points straight forward.
11. Add the shoulder bag and tack the strap down across the chest.
12. Sew the bee to the top right side of the head.
13. Finish the sandals with straps and flower buttons.
14. Make the sunhat, watering can, and trowel as separate props.

Detailed Head and Body Joining

Place the head on the body with the muzzle centered over the front bib. The lower head should slightly overlap the white shirt neckline. Pin the head in place from the front, back, and both sides before sewing.

Use the long brown body tail to sew around the neck opening twice. On the first pass, attach the head securely. On the second pass, shape the neck by pulling gently under the chin and at the back of the head. Add extra stuffing before closing if the head wobbles.

Ear Placement Details

The ears are one of the most important features of this puppy. They should hang long beside the face, with the inner edge close to the eyes and muzzle. The bottom tips should reach near the upper arms.

• Pin the first ear with the top edge slightly curved.
• The front edge should sit about 3 stitches behind the eye.
• The back edge should follow the rounded side of the head.
• Sew through the flattened top edge first.
• Add a few small stitches down the front edge so the ear lies close to the face.
• Repeat on the other side, checking that both ears hang evenly.

Arm Placement Details

The arms are sewn just below the white sleeves and should angle slightly outward. The paws should rest beside the blue overall shorts. Do not sew the arms too high, or they will hide the white shirt sleeves.

• Place each arm between body R17 and R19.
• Angle the paws forward slightly.
• Sew the flattened top of each arm under the sleeve cap.
• Add one hidden stitch between the inner arm and overall side if the arm swings too much.

Overall Fit Adjustments

The overalls should look snug but not stretched. If your dog body is slightly larger, add 2 extra chains to each leg opening and increase the joined pants round by 4 stitches. If your body is smaller, remove 2 stitches from each leg opening.

To keep the overalls close to the body, use blue yarn to make small hidden tacking stitches at the side waist, center back, and lower bib. These stitches prevent the outfit from twisting while still allowing the blue fabric to look like separate clothing.

Sunflower Layout Guide

The sunflower overalls should feel bright and playful, not perfectly symmetrical. The image shows flowers scattered across the front with a clear sunflower on the bib and several across the shorts. Use pins first before sewing so you can balance the colors.

• Place the largest sunflower on the middle front bib.
• Place another large sunflower on the lower right pant leg.
• Place one medium sunflower on the lower left pant leg.
• Place small flowers near both side seams.
• Place one flower partly around the lower right side for a natural scattered look.
• Keep flowers away from the crotch seam so the pants shape remains visible.

Optional Texture for Plush Fur

The image has a soft, bumpy plush texture. Chenille yarn naturally creates this look, but you can add more texture by keeping your stitches firm and slightly compact. Do not brush the yarn; brushing may blur the stitch definition and make the dog look less crocheted.

For extra definition on the ears, work the ears with slightly tighter tension than the head. This makes the rows visible and gives the floppy ears a ribbed, plush appearance.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

After all pieces are attached, check the face from the front. The eyes should be even, the muzzle should point forward, and the nose should sit centered at the front of the caramel muzzle. Adjust small details with embroidery before tying off final knots.

• Add one white crescent highlight beside each safety eye.
• Shape the muzzle by passing brown yarn from one cheek to the other and pulling gently.
• Secure the ears so they frame the face without covering the eyes.
• Make sure the bee is firmly attached and does not flop forward.
• Steam is not recommended for chenille yarn; shape gently by hand instead.

Care Notes

This crochet dog is best kept as a decorative handmade doll. Because it includes small parts such as safety eyes, a safety nose, tiny flowers, a bee, and accessories, it is not recommended for children under 3 years old.

• Spot clean only with a damp cloth.
• Do not machine wash if using chenille yarn.
• Do not tumble dry.
• Let the doll air dry fully after cleaning.
• Keep the sunflower appliqués flat by reshaping them with your fingers.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The head is round, firm, and slightly larger than the body.
• The muzzle is centered and lightly tapered toward the nose.
• Both long ears hang evenly beside the face.
• The white shirt shows at the neckline and sleeves.
• The blue overalls fit snugly with short legs.
• Yellow buttons sit at the top corners of the bib.
• Sunflowers are scattered across the bib and shorts.
• The brown shoulder bag crosses diagonally over the chest.
• The sandals show brown straps and yellow flower buttons.
• The bee sits securely near the right ear.
• The sunhat, watering can, and trowel are completed as matching props.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Store the finished dog upright or lying flat in a clean, dry place. Avoid direct sunlight for long periods, because bright blue, yellow, and brown yarns can fade over time. Keep the doll away from rough surfaces that may pull the chenille fibers.

For dust removal, use a soft makeup brush or a clean dry cloth. Brush lightly around the ears, overalls, sunflowers, and accessories. If a flower petal lifts, tack it down again with matching yellow yarn rather than glue whenever possible.

When storing the accessories, keep the sunhat brim flat, the watering can handle supported, and the small trowel beside the doll in a pouch or box. This keeps the full garden scene ready for display and helps the finished crochet set stay neat and charming.