Crochet Tutorial: Berry Forest Girl Doll – Free Crochet Pattern

This Berry Forest Girl Doll is a sweet woodland-inspired crochet doll with long wavy charcoal-gray hair, a berry-red dress, purple accents, green trim, flower and strawberry appliqués, matching berry sandals, a crossbody berry bag, a round berry beret, a small woven basket of berries, and a tiny pastel bird companion. The finished doll is designed to look like the image: soft, detailed, decorative, and full of forest-picnic charm.

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Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US crochet terms and is worked mainly in continuous spiral rounds for the doll body, head, arms, legs, hair, accessories, and small decorations. The dress is built directly around the body, with layered skirt sections, scalloped edging, berry appliqués, tiny flowers, and a structured bodice.

The doll in the photo has a large round head, slim neck, narrow torso, long straight legs, slim arms, oversized skirt, soft shoes, and many small berry details. To keep the shape close to the image, stuff the head firmly, stuff the body moderately, and keep the arms and lower legs slim.

Finished Size

• Doll height: about 12 inches from top of head to bottom of shoes.
• Head width: about 3.25 inches across when stuffed.
• Dress width: about 6 inches across the widest skirt edge.
• Crossbody bag: about 1.75 inches tall.
• Round beret: about 3 inches wide.
• Small basket: about 1.5 inches tall without handle.
• Bird: about 1.25 inches long.

Materials

• Sport weight cotton yarn in skin tone, charcoal gray, berry red, burgundy, plum purple, forest green, mint green, cream, white, tan, soft pink, lavender, yellow, black, and small amounts of bright red.
• 2.25 mm crochet hook for the doll and clothing.
• 2.00 mm crochet hook for berries, flowers, facial details, and small appliqués.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Two 6 mm black safety eyes or embroidered eyes.
• Black embroidery thread for lashes and eye shine details.
• Pink embroidery thread or soft pastel yarn for cheeks.
• Yarn needle.
• Stitch markers.
• Small amount of cardboard or plastic canvas for the bag base if desired.
• Optional floral wire for keeping the bag strap and basket handle shaped.

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

Gauge

Using sport weight cotton and a 2.25 mm hook, 8 sc rounds should measure about 1 inch in height, and 8 sc stitches should measure about 1 inch across. Exact gauge is less important than tight, even stitches. The stuffing must not show through the fabric.

If your stitches are loose, move down to a 2.00 mm hook. If your doll becomes too small and stiff, move up to a 2.50 mm hook, but keep the small decorations in a tighter hook size so the berries and flowers remain neat.

Important Construction Notes

• The head and body are crocheted as one continuous piece from the legs upward.
• The arms are made separately and sewn to the shoulders at a slight downward angle.
• The dress is crocheted partly onto the body and partly as separate layered skirt bands.
• The hair cap is sewn onto the head, then long curled strands are attached around the lower edge.
• The beret is a separate round accessory placed beside the doll or lightly tacked near the hair if desired.
• The bag strap crosses from the doll’s left shoulder down to the right hip, matching the image.

Legs

Make two legs in skin tone. The legs are slim and long, with lightly shaped feet hidden partly inside berry-red sandals. Stuff as you go, but do not overstuff the ankles.

First Leg

1. R1: MR, 6 sc. Pull tight. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 3, inc, sc 4, inc, sc 3. 14 sts.
4. R4: sc around. 14 sts.
5. R5: sc 3, dec, sc 4, dec, sc 3. 12 sts.
6. R6: sc 2, dec, sc 4, dec, sc 2. 10 sts.
7. R7-R22: sc around for 16 rounds. 10 sts each round.
8. R23: sc 8, stop here. FO on first leg only, leaving no long tail.

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Second Leg

1. Repeat R1-R22 exactly as for the first leg.
2. R23: sc 10 around, do not fasten off.
3. Ch 4. Join to the first leg with 1 sc into the next stitch after the last stitch made on the first leg.

Body

The body begins by joining the legs. Keep both feet pointing forward before continuing. The doll in the image has a narrow waist, a smooth torso, and a delicate neck that supports a large round head.

1. R24: sc 10 around first leg, sc 4 across one side of the joining chain, sc 10 around second leg, sc 4 across the other side of the chain. 28 sts.
2. R25: sc 6, inc, sc 14, inc, sc 6. 30 sts.
3. R26-R30: sc around for 5 rounds. 30 sts each round.
4. R31: sc 8, dec, sc 10, dec, sc 8. 28 sts.
5. R32: sc around. 28 sts.
6. R33: sc 5, dec, sc 12, dec, sc 7. 26 sts.
7. R34: sc around. 26 sts.
8. R35: sc 5, dec, sc 10, dec, sc 7. 24 sts.
9. R36: sc around. 24 sts.
10. R37: sc 4, dec, sc 8, dec, sc 8. 22 sts.
11. R38: sc around. 22 sts.
12. R39: sc 3, dec, sc 8, dec, sc 7. 20 sts.
13. R40: sc around. 20 sts.
14. R41: sc 3, dec, sc 6, dec, sc 7. 18 sts.
15. R42: sc around. 18 sts.
16. R43: sc 2, dec, sc 5, dec, sc 5, dec. 15 sts.
17. R44: sc around. 15 sts.
18. R45: sc 3, dec around. Repeat until 12 sts remain. 12 sts.
19. R46-R49: sc around for 4 rounds to form the neck. 12 sts each round.

Stuff the body firmly enough to hold shape, but leave the waist slightly soft so the dress can sit naturally. Continue directly into the head without cutting the yarn.

Head

The head is round and larger than the body, with a soft doll face. Place the safety eyes between R61 and R62, about 8 stitches apart. The face should look gentle, with the eyes placed slightly lower than the center of the head.

1. R50: inc in each st around. 24 sts.
2. R51: sc 1, inc around. 36 sts.
3. R52: sc 5, inc around. 42 sts.
4. R53: sc 6, inc around. 48 sts.
5. R54: sc 7, inc around. 54 sts.
6. R55-R66: sc around for 12 rounds. 54 sts each round.
7. R67: sc 7, dec around. 48 sts.
8. R68: sc 6, dec around. 42 sts.
9. R69: sc 5, dec around. 36 sts.
10. R70: sc 4, dec around. 30 sts.
11. R71: sc 3, dec around. 24 sts.
12. R72: sc 2, dec around. 18 sts.
13. Stuff the head firmly, shaping it into a smooth sphere.
14. R73: sc 1, dec around. 12 sts.
15. R74: dec around. 6 sts.
16. FO, weave through the front loops of the final 6 sts, pull closed, and hide the tail.

Arms

Make two arms in skin tone. The arms in the image are long, slim, and hang at the sides. They are not heavily stuffed, especially near the top, so they stay soft and close to the dress.

1. R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. R2: sc 1, inc around. 9 sts.
3. R3-R5: sc around. 9 sts each round.
4. R6: sc 1, dec, sc 3, dec, sc 1. 7 sts.
5. R7-R24: sc around for 18 rounds. 7 sts each round.
6. Stuff hand and lower half lightly. Leave upper arm almost flat.
7. R25: flatten the opening and crochet 3 sc through both layers to close.
8. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Basic Bodice Foundation

The dress is worked in berry red, burgundy, plum purple, and green. The upper bodice fits around the torso and has a rounded neckline with small green trim. The skirt flares widely with berry and flower decorations around the bottom.

With berry red yarn, join to the front center waist area around body R35. Work around the body through surface stitches. If you prefer, make the bodice separately and sew it on, but working directly onto the doll creates the cleanest fit.

1. R1: Surface crochet 24 sc evenly around the waist line. Join with sl st. 24 sts.
2. R2: ch 1, sc around. Join. 24 sts.
3. R3: ch 1, sc 5, dec, sc 10, dec, sc 5. Join. 22 sts.
4. R4: ch 1, sc around. Join. 22 sts.
5. R5: Change to plum purple, ch 1, sc around. Join. 22 sts.
6. R6: Change to berry red, ch 1, sc 4, dec, sc 8, dec, sc 4. Join. 20 sts.
7. R7: ch 1, sc around. Join. 20 sts.
8. R8: Change to forest green, ch 1, sc around loosely for neckline trim. Join. 20 sts.
9. FO and weave in ends.

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Short Puff Sleeves

The sleeves are small berry-red caps sitting over the shoulders. They should cover the top of the arms but not hide the slim arm shape.

Make Two Sleeves

1. With berry red yarn, ch 12.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 11. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 2: inc, sc 9, inc. 13 sts. Ch 1, turn.
4. Row 3: sc 2, hdc 2, dc 5, hdc 2, sc 2. 13 sts. Ch 1, turn.
5. Row 4: sc 13 evenly across. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Curve each sleeve over the top of an arm. Sew the straight edge near the shoulder and allow the rounded edge to sit outward like a tiny puff sleeve.

Layered Skirt Base

The skirt is the most decorative part of the doll. It has a fitted upper band, a flared berry-red center, a plum-purple lower band, green scalloped trim, and red scallops at the very bottom. Work the first skirt layer directly into the waist stitches.

Upper Skirt

1. Join berry red yarn to the back waist in the front loops left around the waist foundation.
2. R1: ch 2, 2 dc in each waist stitch around. Join. 48 sts.
3. R2: ch 2, dc 7, inc with 2 dc in next st around. Join. 54 sts.
4. R3: ch 2, dc around. Join. 54 sts.
5. R4: Change to burgundy, ch 2, dc around. Join. 54 sts.
6. R5: Change to plum purple, ch 2, dc around. Join. 54 sts.

Lower Skirt Expansion

1. R6: Change to berry red, ch 2, dc 8, 2 dc in next st around. Join. 60 sts.
2. R7: dc around. Join. 60 sts.
3. R8: Change to plum purple, ch 2, dc around. Join. 60 sts.
4. R9: Change to burgundy, ch 2, dc around. Join. 60 sts.
5. R10: Change to forest green, ch 1, sc around. Join. 60 sts.

Green Wavy Trim

1. R11: ch 1, skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sl st in next st. Repeat around to form scallops.
2. Adjust the final scallop by skipping one fewer stitch if needed.
3. FO and weave in the green tail.

Bottom Berry-Red Scallop Edge

1. Join burgundy yarn behind the green scallops at R10.
2. R1: ch 1, sc around into the base of the green trim. 60 sts.
3. R2: ch 1, skip 1 st, 4 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sl st in next st. Repeat around.
4. FO and hide the yarn tail under the skirt.

Purple Waist Band

The waist band is visible between the bodice and the skirt. It gives the dress the gathered look shown in the image.

1. With plum purple yarn, ch 31.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 30. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 2: BLO sc across. 30 sts.
4. FO, leaving a long tail.
5. Wrap around the doll’s waist over the top of the skirt and sew the short ends together at the back.
6. Tack the band in place with 4 small stitches: front, back, left side, and right side.

Decorative Dress Stripes

The bodice and skirt have narrow horizontal texture lines. These can be embroidered with slip stitches after the dress is finished.

• Using plum purple yarn, embroider one line across the bodice just below the green neckline.
• Using burgundy yarn, embroider one line around the bodice center.
• Using plum purple yarn, surface slip stitch one line around the skirt just above the lower berry decorations.
• Keep all lines even and do not pull too tightly.

Hair Cap

The hair is charcoal gray and frames the face with a center part and long wavy strands. The cap covers the top and back of the head. The bangs are short vertical strips at the forehead.

1. R1: With charcoal gray yarn, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc around. 24 sts.
5. R5: sc 3, inc around. 30 sts.
6. R6: sc 4, inc around. 36 sts.
7. R7: sc 5, inc around. 42 sts.
8. R8: sc 6, inc around. 48 sts.
9. R9-R14: sc around. 48 sts each round.
10. R15: sc 36, hdc 4, dc 4, hdc 4. This creates a slightly longer back edge.
11. FO, leaving a long sewing tail.

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Place the cap on the head so the front edge sits just above the eyes. Sew around the edge securely. The side edges should come down near the ears, and the back should sit low enough to hold the hair strands.

Forehead Bangs

The bangs in the image are short, ribbed, and placed at the center front. Make five small strands.

1. For the center bang, ch 9. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st 8. FO.
2. For two medium bangs, ch 8. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st 7. FO.
3. For two side bangs, ch 7. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st 6. FO.
4. Sew the center bang at the middle forehead.
5. Sew the medium bangs slightly left and right of the center.
6. Sew the short side bangs at a slight outward angle.

Long Wavy Hair Strands

The image shows long wavy locks falling down both sides of the doll’s body. Make strands in different lengths so the hair looks natural and layered.

Make 18 Long Strands

1. Ch 42.
2. Work 2 sc in the second ch from hook and in each ch across.
3. The strand will curl naturally. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Make 10 Medium Strands

1. Ch 34.
2. Work 2 sc in the second ch from hook and in each ch across.
3. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Make 8 Short Side Strands

1. Ch 26.
2. Work 2 sc in the second ch from hook and in each ch across.
3. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Sew the longest strands around the back lower edge of the hair cap. Sew medium strands along the sides near the ears. Sew short strands above them to create layers. Arrange the curls so some fall forward over the shoulders and some fall behind the arms.

Small Ears

The ears are small skin-tone ovals mostly hidden by the hair.

1. Make 2. With skin tone yarn, MR, 5 sc. Do not join tightly into a ball.
2. R2: sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1. 7 sts.
3. FO, leaving a tail.
4. Flatten each ear and sew to the sides of the head between eye level and the lower hair cap edge.

Berry Hair Decorations

There are berry clusters near both sides of the head. Make small strawberries and green leaves, then sew them near the hair at the upper side sections.

Small Strawberries

1. Make 4 in bright red yarn.
2. R1: MR, 5 sc. 5 sts.
3. R2: sc around. 5 sts.
4. R3: inc around. 10 sts.
5. R4: sc around. 10 sts.
6. R5: dec around. 5 sts.
7. Add a tiny amount of stuffing.
8. FO and close the opening.
9. With white thread, make 4 tiny seed stitches on each berry.

Berry Leaves

1. With forest green yarn, ch 5.
2. Sl st in second ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sl st in last ch.
3. FO. Make 8 leaves.

Sew two berries and four leaves on each side of the head, close to the hair cap and above the ears. Keep them small and clustered, like the red berry accents in the image.

Round Berry Beret

The round beret is shown beside the doll. It has a red circular base with purple spiral stripes, a small green stem, tiny leaves, berries, and white blossoms. Crochet it separately as a display accessory.

Beret Base

1. R1: With berry red yarn, MR, 8 sc. 8 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 16 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc around. 24 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc around. 32 sts.
5. R5: sc 3, inc around. 40 sts.
6. R6: sc 4, inc around. 48 sts.
7. R7: sc 5, inc around. 56 sts.
8. R8: sc 6, inc around. 64 sts.
9. R9: sc around. 64 sts.
10. R10: sc 6, dec around. 56 sts.
11. R11: sc 5, dec around. 48 sts.
12. R12: sc 4, dec around. 40 sts.
13. R13: sc 3, dec around. 32 sts.
14. Stuff very lightly so it remains flat but softly domed.
15. R14: sc 2, dec around. 24 sts.
16. FO and close the bottom opening neatly.

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Purple Spiral Stripe

1. With plum purple yarn and a yarn needle, begin near the center top of the beret.
2. Surface stitch a spiral line outward, following the crochet rounds.
3. Keep the stripe about 2 rounds apart as it circles outward.
4. Stop near the lower side edge and weave in the end.

Beret Stem

1. With forest green yarn, MR, 5 sc.
2. R2-R4: sc around. 5 sts each round.
3. FO, sew to the top center of the beret.

Beret Flowers and Berries

• Make 3 tiny red berries using the strawberry pattern, but stop after R4 and close with no extra round.
• Make 5 green leaves using the leaf pattern.
• Make 5 white blossoms using the flower pattern below.
• Sew decorations around the beret top and side, leaving the purple spiral visible.

Tiny White Flower Appliqués

Use this flower for the dress, beret, and bag decorations. The flowers in the image are small with five rounded petals and a pale yellow center.

1. With white yarn, make MR.
2. Work: ch 2, 2 hdc into ring, ch 2, sl st into ring. Repeat 5 times for 5 petals.
3. Pull the ring closed.
4. FO, leaving a sewing tail.
5. With yellow thread, stitch one tiny knot in the center.

Make 8 flowers for the dress hem, 5 for the beret, 2 for the bag, and 1 optional flower for the basket.

Dress Strawberry Appliqués

The lower skirt has red strawberries spaced across the front, with green tops and white seed stitches. Make at least 7 strawberries for the visible hem.

1. R1: With bright red yarn, MR, 5 sc. 5 sts.
2. R2: sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1. 7 sts.
3. R3: sc around. 7 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, sc 2, inc, sc 1. 9 sts.
5. R5: sc around. 9 sts.
6. R6: sc 1, dec around. 6 sts.
7. Stuff with a pinch of fiberfill.
8. FO and close.
9. With white thread, embroider 5 tiny seed stitches.
10. Add one green leaf cap at the top using three tiny straight stitches.

Sew the strawberries along the lower front skirt, mainly on the plum and green trim area. Place one near the left front, three across the center front, and two or three toward the right front so the decoration feels full but not overcrowded.

Small Leaf Sprigs on Dress

1. With mint green yarn, ch 6.
2. Sl st in second ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch, sl st in last ch.
3. FO, leaving a tail.
4. Make 10 small leaves.
5. Sew leaves between strawberries and flowers along the skirt hem.

Pink and Cream Tiny Buds

The dress has tiny pastel dots around the lower trim. These are simple embroidered buds.

• Using soft pink yarn, make 8 small French knots or one-stitch knots above the green scallop trim.
• Using cream yarn, make 6 small knots between the pink buds.
• Place the knots in a loose garland line around the front lower skirt.

Crossbody Berry Bag

The bag is rectangular, berry red and purple, with a long strap crossing the body. It hangs at the doll’s right hip and is decorated with strawberries, leaves, and tiny flowers.

Bag Body

1. With berry red yarn, ch 13.
2. R1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 11, 3 sc in last ch. Work on opposite side of chain, sc 10, inc in last ch. 26 sts.
3. R2: sc 11, inc in next 3 sts, sc 10, inc in next 2 sts. 31 sts.
4. R3: BLO sc around. 31 sts.
5. R4: sc around. 31 sts.
6. R5: Change to plum purple, sc around. 31 sts.
7. R6: Change to berry red, sc around. 31 sts.
8. R7: Change to burgundy, sc around. 31 sts.
9. R8: Change to berry red, sc around. 31 sts.
10. R9: sc around. 31 sts.
11. Flatten lightly and insert a small rectangle of plastic canvas if you want a crisp shape.
12. FO, leaving a long tail. Sew the top opening closed with neat whip stitches.

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Bag Flap

1. Join plum purple yarn to the back top edge.
2. Row 1: sc 12 across. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 2: sc 12. Ch 1, turn.
4. Row 3: dec, sc 8, dec. 10 sts. Ch 1, turn.
5. Row 4: sc 10. FO.
6. Sew the flap lightly to the front upper edge.

Bag Strap

1. With berry red yarn, ch 58.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st across all chains.
3. FO, leaving tails at both ends.
4. Sew one end to the upper left side of the bag and the other to the upper right side.
5. Place strap over the doll’s left shoulder and let the bag rest at the right hip.

Bag Decorations

• Sew 3 tiny strawberries on the front of the bag.
• Sew 4 small green leaves around the strawberries.
• Sew 1 white flower near the lower corner and 1 white flower near the strap edge.
• Use tiny white seed stitches on the red berries.

Berry Sandals

The sandals are tan at the sole, berry red at the top, and have small green leaves with red berry decorations near the toes. Make two and fit them over the doll’s feet.

Sandal Sole

1. With tan yarn, ch 8.
2. R1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 6, 3 sc in last ch. Work on opposite side, sc 5, inc in last ch. 16 sts.
3. R2: inc, sc 5, inc in next 3 sts, sc 5, inc in next 2 sts. 22 sts.
4. R3: sc around. 22 sts.
5. FO and weave in end.

Red Upper Strap

1. With berry red yarn, ch 10.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 9.
3. FO, leaving a long tail.
4. Sew one end of the strap to the left side of the sole and the other end to the right side, crossing over the top of the foot.

Toe Flower and Berry Trim

• Make 2 tiny red berries using MR, 5 sc, then FO and close.
• Make 4 tiny green leaf stitches using straight embroidery stitches.
• Sew one berry and two leaves to the front top of each sandal.

Woven Berry Basket

The small basket sits beside the doll and holds colorful berries. Use tan yarn for a woven look. Crochet tightly so the basket stands on its own.

Basket Base and Sides

1. R1: With tan yarn, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc around. 24 sts.
5. R5: BLO sc around. 24 sts.
6. R6: sc around. 24 sts.
7. R7: sc 3, inc around. 30 sts.
8. R8-R10: sc around. 30 sts each round.
9. R11: sl st around loosely to create a firm rim.
10. FO and weave in the end.

Basket Handle

1. With tan yarn, ch 28.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 27.
3. Turn the piece and sl st back across the opposite side for thickness.
4. FO, leaving a tail at each end.
5. Sew each end to opposite sides of the basket rim.

Basket Berries

• Make 4 red berries using MR, 6 sc, then sc around once and close.
• Make 3 plum berries using the same method.
• Make 3 navy-purple berries using the same method.
• Place them inside the basket and sew lightly so they do not fall out.

Second Mini Berry Basket

The image also shows a small basket tipped slightly on the right side with a mix of red, purple, and blue berries. Make this version a little smaller.

1. R1: With tan yarn, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
4. R4: BLO sc around. 18 sts.
5. R5-R8: sc around. 18 sts each round.
6. R9: sl st around for rim. FO.
7. Handle: ch 22, sc 21 back across, sew to sides.
8. Add 6 small berries in red, plum, and dark blue.

Tiny Bird Companion

The little bird is pale lavender with pink wings, a yellow beak, a small black eye, and a rounded body. It sits near the doll’s feet.

Bird Body

1. R1: With pale lavender yarn, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
4. R4-R6: sc around. 18 sts each round.
5. R7: sc 1, dec around. 12 sts.
6. Stuff lightly.
7. R8: dec around. 6 sts.
8. FO and close.

Bird Head Shaping

The bird body is a single oval. To create the head area, pinch one end slightly rounder and sew two small stitches through the neck area with matching yarn. Do not pull too tightly; the bird should remain soft and rounded.

Bird Wings

1. Make 2 with soft pink yarn.
2. Ch 6.
3. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st 1, sc 1, hdc 1, dc 1, 5 dc in last ch.
4. Work back along opposite side: dc 1, hdc 1, sc 1, sl st 1.
5. FO, leaving a sewing tail.
6. Sew one wing to each side of the bird body.

Bird Beak and Eye

• With yellow yarn, embroider a small triangular beak on the front.
• With black thread, make one tiny eye on each side.
• Use one small stitch of white thread beside the eye if you want a shine dot.

Face Embroidery

The face should remain simple and sweet. The image shows black oval eyes, tiny lashes, a subtle nose, and soft pink cheeks. Work slowly and check symmetry often.

• Place eyes between head R61 and R62, about 8 stitches apart.
• With black embroidery thread, add one tiny lash at the outer side of each eye.
• Add a second shorter lash slightly below the first lash if desired.
• With skin-tone yarn, embroider a tiny horizontal nose centered 2 rounds below the eyes.
• With soft pink yarn, add two small cheek blush stitches below and slightly outside the eyes.
• Do not make a large mouth; the doll in the image has a quiet, gentle expression.

Neckline Berry Details

The neckline has a green trim with small red berry accents at the center front. Add these after the bodice is finished.

1. Make 3 tiny red berries: MR, 5 sc, sl st to close, FO.
2. Use white thread to place one tiny seed stitch on each berry.
3. Sew berries to the front neckline, centered above the bodice.
4. With green yarn, add two small straight stitches beside each berry to suggest leaves.

Flower and Berry Placement on the Skirt

To match the image, decorate the lower front half of the skirt more heavily than the back. The back may have fewer decorations so the doll sits neatly.

• Place 7 larger strawberries along the lower front skirt.
• Place 5 white flowers between strawberries.
• Place 8 small green leaves around the flowers and berries.
• Add pink and cream embroidered buds in a loose curved line above the fruit.
• Keep the center front balanced with one white flower and one strawberry near each side.

Optional Moss Display Mat

The image is styled on green moss. If you want a crochet display mat, make a simple textured green base. This is optional but helps create the forest look.

1. With moss green yarn, ch 36.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. 35 sts.
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc 5, bobble in next st, sc 5. Repeat across, ending with sc as needed.
4. Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc across.
5. Rows 4-15: Repeat Rows 2 and 3.
6. Border: Work uneven scallops around with sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc groups.
7. FO and brush lightly with a yarn needle to create a mossy texture.

Assembly Order

1. Finish the legs, body, head, and arms.
2. Attach safety eyes or embroider the eyes before fully closing the head.
3. Sew the arms to the shoulders at a downward angle.
4. Work or sew the bodice around the torso.
5. Add the layered skirt, waist band, and trims.
6. Sew the hair cap to the head.
7. Attach bangs, long curls, and side curls.
8. Add ears if they are still visible under the hair.
9. Decorate the dress with berries, flowers, leaves, and buds.
10. Make and attach the crossbody bag.
11. Make and fit the sandals.
12. Make the beret, baskets, berries, and bird.
13. Finish the face embroidery and cheek details.

Detailed Sewing Angles

Sew the arms beginning one round below the neck and slightly forward of the side seam. Angle each arm down so the hands rest near the skirt edge. The image shows the arms relaxed, not sticking outward.

Place the hair cap so it tilts very slightly forward. The forehead bangs should sit between the eyes and the top of the head, but they should not cover the eyes. The longest curls should reach almost to the waist and skirt sides.

The crossbody bag strap should start high on the doll’s left shoulder, cross the bodice diagonally, and end at the right hip. Sew the bag at two points only, near the top back and lower side, so it appears to hang naturally.

Exact Color Layout Guide

• Skin: head, neck, arms, legs, and visible feet.
• Charcoal gray: hair cap, bangs, and all curls.
• Berry red: main dress, skirt, bag body, sandals, beret base, strawberries.
• Plum purple: dress stripes, lower dress band, bag stripe, beret spiral.
• Forest green: neckline, skirt scallop trim, leaves, berry tops, beret stem.
• White: small flowers and seed accents.
• Yellow: flower centers and bird beak.
• Tan: basket and sandal soles.
• Lavender and pink: bird body and wings.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

After all pieces are attached, inspect the doll from the front. The head should be centered over the slim neck, the skirt should flare evenly, and the bag should sit on the right side. Adjust hair curls with your fingers so they fall around the shoulders like the image.

For the final facial detailing, use very small stitches. Add black lashes after the hair is attached so you can see how the face is framed. Add cheeks last, using two or three soft pink horizontal stitches on each side.

• Do not pull the eye embroidery too tightly.
• Keep the nose almost invisible and soft.
• Place the blush slightly below the eyes.
• Trim and hide every yarn tail carefully.

Care Notes

This doll is decorative and includes many small sewn-on berries, flowers, and accessories. It is best for gentle display, nursery decor, handmade gifts, or photo styling. If making for a young child, embroider the eyes and sew every small part extra securely.

• Spot clean only with cool water.
• Do not machine wash if using safety eyes or wired handles.
• Do not tumble dry.
• Reshape the skirt, hair, and beret while damp if needed.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The head is firmly stuffed and smoothly round.
• The eyes are even and about 8 stitches apart.
• The arms hang softly beside the body.
• The dress has berry red, burgundy, purple, and green layers.
• The skirt has strawberries, flowers, leaves, and small pastel buds.
• The gray hair includes a cap, bangs, and long wavy curls.
• The berry bag crosses from left shoulder to right hip.
• The sandals have red straps, tan soles, leaves, and berries.
• The beret has a purple spiral, green stem, berries, leaves, and white flowers.
• The baskets and bird are finished as separate display pieces.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

To preserve the doll, store it away from direct sunlight because strong light may fade berry red, plum purple, and green yarn over time. Keep the doll in a dry place and avoid crushing the hair curls or skirt scallops.

For dust removal, use a soft makeup brush or a cool hair dryer on the lowest setting. Hold the dryer far away from the doll and support the small flowers and berries with your hand while cleaning.

If a berry, flower, or leaf becomes loose, do not pull it off. Thread a yarn needle with matching yarn or sewing thread and secure the piece again with two or three hidden stitches through the base.

• Wrap the doll in acid-free tissue for long storage.
• Store the beret and baskets beside the doll, not pressed under it.
• Keep the bird in a small pouch if transporting the set.
• Refresh the curls by gently twisting them around your finger.

Finishing Thought

Your Berry Forest Girl Doll is complete when she has her full berry dress, long charcoal curls, tiny floral details, crossbody bag, sandals, round beret, berry baskets, and little bird friend. The many small decorations are what create the forest-girl charm, so take your time placing each berry, leaf, and flower neatly.