Crochet Tutorial: Sunflower Garden Cat Amigurumi – Free Crochet Pattern

This sunflower garden cat amigurumi is a sweet cream-colored kitten wearing a bright yellow garden dress, blue ruffled trim, yellow sandals, and a tiny blue crossbody bag. The design includes round cat ears, embroidered pink facial details, glossy safety eyes, sunflower appliqués, a matching sunhat, a small yarn basket, and tiny butterfly accessories for a complete garden-themed display.

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Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US crochet terms and is designed to recreate the pictured cat as closely as possible. The finished doll has a large rounded head, a small cylindrical neck, a short body hidden under a flared dress, slim arms, straight legs, rounded ears, and layered garden accessories.

The cat is worked mostly in continuous spiral rounds with firm stuffing. The dress is built directly around the body, then decorated with blue trim, a sunflower garden border, and a blue scalloped underskirt. The accessories are made separately and sewn in place after the main doll is assembled.

• Finished height: approximately 11.5 inches from sandals to top of ears.
• Head width: approximately 4.75 inches across when stuffed firmly.
• Dress width: approximately 6 inches across the lower skirt.
• Skill level: confident beginner to intermediate.
• Main techniques: magic ring, single crochet, increases, decreases, color changes, surface embroidery, appliqué sewing, and scalloped edging.

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn in cream for cat head, ears, arms, legs, and feet.
• Worsted weight yarn in yellow for dress, hat, sandals, bag, and sunflowers.
• Worsted weight yarn in sky blue for bodice, straps, trim, underskirt, hat trim, and bag strap.
• Small amounts of brown yarn for sunflower centers and embroidery details.
• Small amounts of green yarn for leaves and flower stems.
• Small amounts of pink yarn for nose, mouth, blush accents, and small flower centers.
• Small amounts of lavender, white, and pastel blue yarn for tiny flowers and butterflies.
• 3.0 mm crochet hook for the main doll.
• 2.5 mm crochet hook for flowers, bag strap, small appliqués, and embroidery-like crochet details.
• 10 mm black safety eyes.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Yarn needle.
• Stitch markers.
• Black embroidery thread for eyelashes and bee details.
• Pink powder blush or pink yarn for cheeks.
• Cardboard or plastic insert for the bottom of the small yarn basket if desired.

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

Important Gauge and Stuffing Notes

Use a tight amigurumi tension so the stuffing does not show through the stitches. The pictured cat has visible rounded crochet texture, but the fabric is still dense and smooth. If your stitches look loose, switch to a smaller hook before starting the head.

Stuff the head very firmly to keep the large round shape. Stuff the arms and lower legs lightly so they remain soft and narrow. The body should be firm enough to support the head, but it will be mostly covered by the dress.

• Gauge sample: 6 sc rounds of 36 sts should measure about 2.25 inches across when worked in the round.
• Head style: large sphere with a slightly flattened front for the face.
• Dress style: yellow flared skirt with blue scalloped petticoat showing below.
• Accessory style: small, rounded, garden-themed pieces sewn neatly to the surface.

Head

Use cream yarn and a 3.0 mm hook. Work in continuous rounds. The head should be oversized compared with the body, matching the soft kitten shape in the photo.

1. R1: MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
5. R5: sc 3, inc, repeat 6 times. 30 sts.
6. R6: sc 4, inc, repeat 6 times. 36 sts.
7. R7: sc 5, inc, repeat 6 times. 42 sts.
8. R8: sc 6, inc, repeat 6 times. 48 sts.
9. R9: sc 7, inc, repeat 6 times. 54 sts.
10. R10: sc 8, inc, repeat 6 times. 60 sts.
11. R11-R20: sc in each st around. 60 sts for 10 rounds.
12. R21: sc 8, dec, repeat 6 times. 54 sts.
13. R22: sc in each st around. 54 sts.
14. R23: sc 7, dec, repeat 6 times. 48 sts.
15. R24: sc 6, dec, repeat 6 times. 42 sts.
16. R25: sc 5, dec, repeat 6 times. 36 sts.
17. Insert safety eyes between R16 and R17, about 12 stitches apart. Place them slightly low on the face for the sweet expression.
18. R26: sc 4, dec, repeat 6 times. 30 sts.
19. Begin stuffing firmly. Shape the front gently with your fingers so the eyes sit smoothly.
20. R27: sc 3, dec, repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
21. R28: sc 2, dec, repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
22. R29: sc 1, dec, repeat 6 times. 12 sts.
23. Finish stuffing. FO with a long tail. Close the opening by weaving through the front loops of the remaining 12 stitches and pulling tight.

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Cat Ears

Make 2 in cream. The ears are rounded triangles with soft edges, not sharp points. Do not overstuff them. They should sit at the upper left and upper right sides of the head.

1. R1: MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. R2: sc in each st around. 6 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat 3 times. 9 sts.
4. R4: sc in each st around. 9 sts.
5. R5: sc 2, inc, repeat 3 times. 12 sts.
6. R6: sc 3, inc, repeat 3 times. 15 sts.
7. R7: sc 4, inc, repeat 3 times. 18 sts.
8. R8-R9: sc in each st around. 18 sts.
9. Flatten the lower edge. Sc through both layers for 9 sts to close.
10. FO with a long tail for sewing.

Inner Ear Circles

Make 2 small pink spirals. These sit low inside each ear, visible as soft pink circles.

1. R1: With pink yarn, MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Sl st to first st, FO with a sewing tail.

Sew one pink circle to the inner lower part of each ear. Place the ears on the head between R5 and R12, about 14 stitches apart across the top. Tilt each ear outward slightly before sewing.

Body

The body is smaller than the head and shaped like a short pear. Use cream yarn for the body because the dress will be added over it. The neck area must be firm enough to hold the large head.

1. R1: MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
5. R5: sc 3, inc, repeat 6 times. 30 sts.
6. R6-R10: sc in each st around. 30 sts.
7. R11: sc 8, dec, repeat 3 times. 27 sts.
8. R12: sc in each st around. 27 sts.
9. R13: sc 7, dec, repeat 3 times. 24 sts.
10. R14: sc in each st around. 24 sts.
11. R15: sc 6, dec, repeat 3 times. 21 sts.
12. R16: sc in each st around. 21 sts.
13. R17: sc 5, dec, repeat 3 times. 18 sts.
14. R18-R20: sc in each st around. 18 sts.
15. Stuff firmly, especially at the neck.
16. FO with a long tail for sewing to the head.

Legs

Make 2 legs in cream. The legs are straight and hang below the full yellow skirt. They should be lightly stuffed so they can sit naturally when the doll is displayed.

1. R1: MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
4. R4: BLO sc in each st around. 18 sts.
5. R5: sc in each st around. 18 sts.
6. R6: sc 4, dec, repeat 3 times. 15 sts.
7. R7-R18: sc in each st around. 15 sts for 12 rounds.
8. Stuff foot firmly and leg lightly.
9. R19: sc 3, dec, repeat 3 times. 12 sts.
10. R20: sc in each st around. 12 sts.
11. Flatten the top and sc through both layers for 6 sts.
12. FO with a long tail for sewing.

Arms

Make 2 arms in cream. The arms are slim, gently tapered, and positioned downward along the sides of the body. They should peek out from the short yellow sleeves.

1. R1: MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. R2: sc 1, inc, repeat 3 times. 9 sts.
3. R3: sc 2, inc, repeat 3 times. 12 sts.
4. R4-R5: sc in each st around. 12 sts.
5. R6: sc 2, dec, repeat 3 times. 9 sts.
6. R7-R20: sc in each st around. 9 sts for 14 rounds.
7. Stuff hand lightly. Do not stuff the top half firmly.
8. Flatten the top and sc through both layers for 4 sts.
9. FO with a long tail for sewing.

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Yellow Dress Bodice Base

The dress begins with a fitted yellow upper section around the body. Work this piece separately, then slide it onto the body before attaching the skirt. The pictured dress has a yellow collar area with a blue bodice panel.

1. With yellow yarn, ch 31.
2. R1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 30. Ch 1, turn.
3. R2: sc in each st across. 30 sts.
4. R3: sc 4, ch 4, skip 6 sts, sc 10, ch 4, skip 6 sts, sc 4. This creates arm openings.
5. R4: sc 4, sc 4 across ch space, sc 10, sc 4 across ch space, sc 4. 26 sts.
6. R5-R7: sc in each st across. 26 sts.
7. FO with a long tail.

Wrap the bodice around the upper body. Sew the back seam closed. The seam should face the back of the doll. The arm openings should sit evenly on both sides.

Blue Bodice Panel

The blue panel covers the front center of the dress, like a small pinafore bib. It should sit below the yellow collar and above the flared skirt.

1. With sky blue yarn, ch 13.
2. R1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 12. Ch 1, turn.
3. R2-R7: sc in each st across. 12 sts.
4. R8: dec, sc 8, dec. 10 sts.
5. R9: sc in each st across. 10 sts.
6. FO with a long tail.

Center the blue panel on the front of the yellow bodice. Sew around the sides and lower edge only. Leave the top edge neat and flat beneath the collar trim.

Yellow Short Sleeves

Make 2 sleeves directly around the arm openings after the arms are sewn through the bodice. These sleeves are small puffed yellow caps visible at the shoulder.

1. Join yellow yarn to the bottom of one arm opening.
2. R1: Work 18 sc evenly around the armhole. Sl st to join.
3. R2: ch 1, sc 2, inc, repeat 6 times. Sl st to join. 24 sts.
4. R3: ch 1, sc in each st around. Sl st to join. 24 sts.
5. R4: ch 1, sc 2, dec, repeat 6 times. Sl st to join. 18 sts.
6. FO and weave in ends.
7. Repeat for the second sleeve.

Flared Yellow Skirt

The skirt is full and rounded, with a sunflower garden embroidered across the front. It is worked from the lower edge of the bodice downward. Use yellow yarn and keep the increases even for a smooth bell shape.

1. Join yellow yarn to the lower edge of the bodice at the center back.
2. R1: Work 36 sc evenly around the bottom edge. Sl st to join. 36 sts.
3. R2: ch 2, dc in each st around. Sl st to join. 36 sts.
4. R3: ch 2, dc 2, inc with 2 dc in next st, repeat 12 times. Sl st to join. 48 sts.
5. R4: ch 2, dc in each st around. Sl st to join. 48 sts.
6. R5: ch 2, dc 3, inc with 2 dc in next st, repeat 12 times. Sl st to join. 60 sts.
7. R6: ch 2, dc in each st around. Sl st to join. 60 sts.
8. R7: ch 2, dc 4, inc with 2 dc in next st, repeat 12 times. Sl st to join. 72 sts.
9. R8: ch 2, dc in each st around. Sl st to join. 72 sts.
10. R9: ch 1, sc in each st around. Sl st to join. 72 sts.
11. R10: ch 1, sc 5, inc, repeat 12 times. Sl st to join. 84 sts.
12. R11: ch 1, sc in each st around. Sl st to join. 84 sts.
13. FO and weave in the end at the back.

Blue Scalloped Petticoat

The blue petticoat peeks from below the yellow skirt and creates the scalloped edge visible in the picture. Attach it just inside the lower edge of the yellow skirt.

1. Turn the skirt upside down and join sky blue yarn to an inner loop behind R10 of the yellow skirt.
2. R1: ch 1, sc in each available loop around. Sl st to join. 84 sts.
3. R2: ch 1, sc in each st around. Sl st to join. 84 sts.
4. R3: ch 1, skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sl st in next st, repeat around to form scallops.
5. FO and weave in ends.

Blue Neck Ruffle Collar

The collar is a wavy blue trim sitting around the neckline, with yellow showing beneath it. It frames the head and matches the blue underskirt.

1. Join sky blue yarn around the neckline at the center back.
2. R1: ch 1, work 30 sc evenly around neckline. Sl st to join.
3. R2: ch 1, sc in first st, skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sc in next st, repeat around.
4. FO and weave in ends.

Blue Shoulder Straps

The blue straps cross the upper dress and resemble garden overall straps. Make them narrow and place them symmetrically over the yellow bodice.

1. With sky blue yarn, ch 22.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st in each ch across. 21 sl sts.
3. FO with tails for sewing.
4. Make a second strap the same way.

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Sew one strap from the top left of the blue front panel over the shoulder to the back waist. Sew the second strap from the top right of the panel over the shoulder to the back waist.

Sunflower Appliqués for Dress

Make 5 sunflowers for the skirt front. The pictured dress has large yellow sunflowers with brown centers scattered across the lower yellow skirt. Use a 2.5 mm hook for crisp small flowers.

Large Sunflower

Make 3 large sunflowers.

1. With brown yarn, R1: MR, 6 sc in ring. Sl st to join. 6 sts.
2. R2: ch 1, inc in each st around. Sl st to join. 12 sts.
3. Change to yellow yarn.
4. R3: ch 3, dc in same st, ch 3, sl st in same st, sl st in next st, repeat around for 12 petals.
5. FO with a long yellow tail for sewing.

Small Sunflower

Make 2 small sunflowers.

1. With brown yarn, R1: MR, 5 sc in ring. Sl st to join. 5 sts.
2. Change to yellow yarn.
3. R2: ch 2, hdc in same st, ch 2, sl st in same st, sl st in next st, repeat around for 5 petals.
4. FO with a long tail.

Dress Leaves and Stems

Use green yarn and a yarn needle to embroider garden stems below the sunflowers. Keep the stitches loose enough that the skirt does not pucker.

• For each tall stem, make one vertical straight stitch about 0.75 inch long.
• For each leaf, insert the needle beside the stem, make one angled stitch outward, then return to the stem.
• Place 2 leaves on each large sunflower stem.
• Place 1 leaf on each small sunflower stem.

Sew the largest sunflower near the lower front center of the skirt. Place the other large flowers to the lower left and lower right. Add the two smaller flowers above them so the garden design looks scattered but balanced.

Bee Appliqués

The image shows tiny bee details on the dress and bag. These are small yellow-and-brown accents with black stitched stripes and little white wings.

Bee Body

Make 2.

1. With yellow yarn, ch 5.
2. R1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 3, 3 sc in last ch. Continue on other side of chain, sc 2, inc in last ch. 10 sts.
3. R2: sc in each st around. 10 sts.
4. FO with long tail.

Bee Wings

Make 4 tiny wings in white.

1. MR, ch 2, 3 hdc in ring, ch 2, sl st into ring.
2. Pull ring tight and FO with a sewing tail.

Sew 2 wings to each bee body. Use black embroidery thread to stitch 2 short stripes across each bee. Sew one bee to the skirt and one bee to the blue bodice or bag flap.

Crossbody Bag

The bag is yellow with a blue edging and a sunflower on the lower corner. It hangs across the body on a blue strap from the cat’s shoulder to the opposite hip.

Bag Front and Back

Make 2 yellow rectangles.

1. With yellow yarn, ch 13.
2. R1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 12. Ch 1, turn.
3. R2-R9: sc in each st across. 12 sts.
4. FO on first rectangle. Do not fasten off second rectangle.

Join Bag Pieces

1. Place both rectangles together with wrong sides touching.
2. Using the working yarn from the second rectangle, sc around three sides through both layers.
3. Work 3 sc in each bottom corner to round the edges.
4. Leave the top open.
5. FO and weave in ends.

Blue Bag Edging

1. Join sky blue yarn to the top left corner of the bag.
2. Sc evenly around the outer edge of the bag, working 3 sc into each bottom corner.
3. Sl st to join, FO, and weave in ends.

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Bag Flap

1. With yellow yarn, ch 11.
2. R1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 10. Ch 1, turn.
3. R2-R4: sc in each st across. 10 sts.
4. R5: dec, sc 6, dec. 8 sts.
5. FO with long tail.

Sew the flap to the top back edge of the bag, folding it toward the front. Add a small sunflower to the lower right corner of the bag front.

Bag Strap

1. With sky blue yarn and 2.5 mm hook, ch 70.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st in each ch across. 69 sl sts.
3. FO with long tails.

Sew one end of the strap to the top left corner of the bag and the other end to the top right corner. Place the strap over the doll from right shoulder to left hip, matching the photo.

Yellow Sandals

The sandals are yellow with open cream toes visible. Each sandal has a yellow sole, a top strap, and tiny flowers on the outer sides. Make 2 sandals.

Sandal Sole

1. With yellow yarn, ch 9.
2. R1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 7, 3 sc in last ch. Continue on other side, sc 6, inc in last ch. 18 sts.
3. R2: inc, sc 6, inc in next 3 sts, sc 6, inc in next 2 sts. 24 sts.
4. R3: sc 1, inc, sc 6, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 6, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. 30 sts.
5. R4: BLO sc in each st around. 30 sts.
6. R5: sc in each st around. 30 sts.
7. FO with long tail.

Toe Strap

1. Join yellow yarn to one side of the sandal at R5.
2. Ch 8 across the top of the foot.
3. Sl st to the opposite side of the sandal.
4. Turn, work 8 sc across the chain.
5. Sl st back into the side of the sandal and FO.

Ankle Strap

1. With yellow yarn, ch 18.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st in each ch across. 17 sl sts.
3. FO with tails.
4. Sew around the back of the leg just above the sandal sole.

Sandal Flowers

Make 2 small flowers, one for each sandal.

1. With pink or lavender yarn, MR.
2. Work ch 2, 2 hdc, ch 2, sl st into ring, repeat 5 times.
3. Pull ring tight and FO.
4. Add a yellow or pink center knot.

Sew one flower to the outside edge of each sandal. The flowers should sit near the ankle strap, like the small pastel accents in the image.

Matching Sunhat

The yellow sunhat sits beside the doll in the display. It has a rounded crown, wide flat brim, blue trim, and small flowers on the brim.

Hat Crown

1. With yellow yarn, R1: MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
5. R5: sc 3, inc, repeat 6 times. 30 sts.
6. R6: sc 4, inc, repeat 6 times. 36 sts.
7. R7: sc 5, inc, repeat 6 times. 42 sts.
8. R8-R13: sc in each st around. 42 sts.

Hat Brim

1. R14: FLO sc 6, inc, repeat 6 times. 48 sts.
2. R15: sc 7, inc, repeat 6 times. 54 sts.
3. R16: sc 8, inc, repeat 6 times. 60 sts.
4. R17: sc 9, inc, repeat 6 times. 66 sts.
5. R18: sc in each st around. 66 sts.
6. Change to sky blue yarn.
7. R19: sc in each st around. 66 sts.
8. R20: sc 1, skip 1 st, 5 hdc in next st, skip 1 st, repeat around for a soft scalloped edge.
9. FO and weave in ends.

Hat Flowers

Make 3 tiny flowers for the hat brim. Use lavender, pink, and yellow. Sew them to the front side of the brim, slightly off-center, with two small green leaves beside them.

1. MR, ch 2, 2 hdc into ring, ch 2, sl st into ring, repeat 5 times.
2. Pull ring tight.
3. FO with a sewing tail.
4. For leaves, ch 5 with green yarn, sl st in second ch, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sl st in last ch.

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Head Flower Decorations

The cat has small flower clusters near both ears. These should look like garden blossoms tucked into the fur. Use small appliqués so the head does not become crowded.

Yellow Sunflower for Head

Make 2.

1. With brown yarn, MR, 6 sc in ring. Sl st to join.
2. Change to yellow yarn.
3. Ch 2, hdc in same st, ch 2, sl st in same st, sl st in next st, repeat around for 6 petals.
4. FO with a long tail.

Pastel Head Flowers

Make 3 small flowers in pink, white, and blue.

1. MR, ch 2, 2 hdc into ring, ch 2, sl st into ring, repeat 5 times.
2. Pull ring tight and FO with tail.

Small Leaves

Make 4 leaves in green.

1. Ch 5.
2. Sl st in second ch from hook.
3. Sc in next ch.
4. Hdc in next ch.
5. Sl st in last ch.
6. FO with tail.

Sew one sunflower near the outside of the left ear and one near the outside of the right ear. Add the pastel flowers around the left ear cluster and one blue flower near the right side. Tuck green leaves behind the flowers.

Small Yarn Basket

The basket is a display accessory shown beside the cat. It is worked in tan yarn with tiny yarn balls in blue, yellow, and brown. Keep the basket low and rounded.

Basket Base

1. With tan yarn, R1: MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
5. R5: sc 3, inc, repeat 6 times. 30 sts.
6. R6: BLO sc in each st around. 30 sts.
7. R7-R11: sc in each st around. 30 sts.
8. R12: sc 3, dec, repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
9. R13: sl st loosely in each st around. 24 sts.
10. FO and weave in ends.

Basket Handle

1. With tan yarn, ch 31.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 30.
3. Ch 1, turn, sc 30 again.
4. FO with long tails.
5. Sew one end to each side of the basket.

Yarn Balls

Make 3 tiny balls in blue, yellow, and brown.

1. R1: MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3-R4: sc in each st around. 12 sts.
4. R5: dec around. 6 sts.
5. Stuff lightly, close, and FO.

Use a strand of matching yarn to wrap each ball twice around the outside, crossing the strands to imitate wound yarn. Place the balls inside the basket and tack them down with a few hidden stitches.

Small Butterflies

The image includes tiny pastel butterfly accessories near the hat and basket. Make them as optional display pieces. They add the garden feeling without being attached to the doll.

Butterfly Body

1. With pastel blue or pink yarn, ch 5.
2. Sl st in second ch from hook and each ch across. 4 sl sts.
3. FO, leaving tails for antennae.

Butterfly Wings

1. Join yarn to the center of the body.
2. Ch 3, 2 dc into same point, ch 3, sl st into same point for upper wing.
3. Ch 2, 2 hdc into same point, ch 2, sl st into same point for lower wing.
4. Repeat on the opposite side of the body.
5. FO and weave in ends.

Make one blue butterfly and one pink butterfly. Place one near the sunhat and one near the yarn basket for the same soft garden display shown in the photo.

Facial Embroidery

The face is simple and sweet. The black eyes are glossy and low on the round head. The nose is pink and small, with a short vertical mouth line underneath.

1. Thread a yarn needle with pink yarn.
2. Embroider a small horizontal triangle nose centered between the eyes, about 2 rounds below the eye line.
3. Make 3 short satin stitches across the same spot to fill the nose.
4. Bring the yarn down from the center of the nose and make one vertical stitch about 0.4 inch long.
5. Secure inside the head or under the chin area.
6. With black embroidery thread, add 2 short eyelashes at the outer upper corner of each eye.
7. Add soft pink cheek blush under each eye using powder blush or 3 tiny pink yarn stitches.

Assembly Order

Use pins before sewing. This doll has many small details, so positioning matters. Check the front view often to keep both sides balanced.

1. Sew the body to the bottom of the head. The neck should sit centered under the head and slightly toward the back so the face looks forward.
2. Sew the ears to the head between R5 and R12. Angle the ears slightly outward.
3. Sew the pink inner ear circles onto the ears if you did not attach them earlier.
4. Place the dress bodice around the body and sew the back seam closed.
5. Sew the blue bodice panel to the front of the yellow bodice.
6. Sew the arms to the sides of the body through the sleeve openings. The hands should point downward.
7. Crochet the yellow sleeves around the armholes.
8. Attach the yellow skirt to the lower bodice and complete the blue petticoat.
9. Sew the legs to the bottom of the body under the skirt, spaced about 1 inch apart.
10. Slide or sew the sandals onto the feet, keeping the flower decorations on the outer sides.
11. Add the blue collar and shoulder straps.
12. Sew sunflower appliqués, stems, leaves, and bees onto the dress front.
13. Place the crossbody bag over the shoulder and tack the strap at the shoulder and hip so it stays in place.
14. Sew head flowers and leaves near the ears.
15. Finish the face with nose, mouth, eyelashes, and blush.

Placement Guide for Image Accuracy

The most important part of this design is the balance between the large round head and the decorative outfit. Keep the head oversized, the body short, and the skirt wide. The finished cat should look like a soft garden doll rather than a realistic cat.

• Eyes: Place between R16 and R17 of the head, 12 stitches apart.
• Nose: Centered between the eyes, 2 rounds lower.
• Ears: Sew high on the head, slightly toward the sides, not straight on top.
• Collar: Sit directly under the chin with blue scallops visible.
• Dress skirt: The yellow skirt should cover the upper legs and flare outward.
• Petticoat: Blue scallops should show evenly below the yellow hem.
• Bag: Hang from the cat’s right shoulder to the left side of the skirt.
• Hat: Display beside the doll, with blue trim and small flowers facing front.

Extra Detail: Sunflower Garden Embroidery on Skirt

To match the lower skirt in the photo, arrange the flowers in a soft curved line across the front. The largest sunflower should sit slightly right of center, with another large flower to the left and one near the right side.

Use green yarn to add small stems and leaves between the flowers. Keep the stems slightly curved instead of perfectly straight. This makes the lower dress look like a tiny sunflower garden rather than separate appliqués.

1. Thread green yarn and bring it up from the inside of the skirt below one flower.
2. Make one vertical stitch upward to the flower center.
3. Make one angled stitch from the stem to the left for a leaf.
4. Make one angled stitch from the stem to the right for a second leaf.
5. Repeat under each large flower.
6. For smaller flowers, make shorter stems and one small leaf.

Extra Detail: Blue Trim and Ruffle Control

The blue trim is a strong visual feature. The collar, bag strap, petticoat, hat brim, and bodice details should use the same blue yarn. This keeps the whole design coordinated and close to the image.

If your scallops curl too much, block them lightly with steam from a safe distance. Do not press the acrylic yarn directly with an iron. Shape each scallop with your fingers while it is warm and let it cool flat.

Optional Display Layout

To copy the full image display, place the cat in the center. Set the yellow hat to the left side of the doll. Place the tan basket with yarn balls to the right. Put the butterflies near the accessories rather than sewing them to the cat.

• Place the sunhat slightly tilted with the flower side facing forward.
• Place the basket close to the cat’s right foot.
• Place the blue butterfly near the hat brim.
• Place the pink butterfly near the basket.
• Keep the cat upright with legs hanging straight down.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

After all pieces are attached, check the doll from the front, both sides, and above. Add extra hidden stitches wherever an accessory moves too freely. The ears, bag strap, and flowers should feel secure but not pulled too tight.

Shape the cheeks by gently pressing the stuffing around the eyes. Add blush lightly so it looks soft, not heavy. Trim all yarn tails close only after you are sure every part is positioned correctly.

Care Notes

• Spot clean with cool water and mild soap.
• Do not machine wash if safety eyes, blush, or delicate appliqués are used.
• Let the doll air dry completely before storing.
• Keep away from pets, rough handling, and very young children if small parts are attached.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The head is round, firm, and larger than the body.
• The ears are evenly placed and slightly angled outward.
• The eyes are level and glossy.
• The pink nose is centered between the eyes.
• The yellow dress flares evenly.
• The blue petticoat scallops show below the skirt.
• The sunflower appliqués are securely sewn to the front.
• The crossbody bag hangs diagonally across the dress.
• The sandals fit neatly with toes visible.
• The hat, basket, yarn balls, and butterflies complete the garden scene.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

For best preservation, store the cat in a dry, shaded place. Direct sunlight may fade the yellow and blue yarn over time. Keep the doll standing or sitting naturally so the ears, bag strap, and skirt ruffles do not become bent.

If dust gathers on the doll, use a soft clean brush to lift it away. For small stains, dab gently with a damp cloth. Avoid soaking the flowers, bees, blush, and embroidered details because repeated moisture can loosen tiny stitches.

When storing the accessories, place the hat, basket, and butterflies in a small breathable fabric bag. Do not press heavy objects on top of the doll. The scalloped petticoat and brim will keep their shape better if stored without compression.