Crochet Tutorial: Blue Summer Sunflower Doll – Free Crochet Pattern

This cheerful crochet doll wears a bright turquoise summer dress with a golden yellow waistband, sunflower appliqués around the skirt, matching blue sandals, and a sunflower crossbody bag. She has long textured gray hair with soft curls, yellow flower accents, a wide blue sun hat, two tiny bees, and a small watering can, creating a complete garden-inspired amigurumi scene.

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Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US crochet terms and is designed to create the full doll and accessories shown in the image. The finished doll is an amigurumi-style girl with a large round head, slim neck, narrow torso, long arms, straight legs, layered skirt, sunflower decorations, and detailed garden accessories.

The body is worked mainly in continuous spirals using single crochet. The dress is worked directly onto the doll and then expanded into a wide circular skirt. The hair is built from a fitted crochet cap plus many individual strands, giving the doll the thick gray hairstyle seen in the photo.

The sunflower details are small but important. They appear on the skirt, the bag, the hair, the shoes, and the hat. Use firm stitches and neat sewing so the flowers sit flat and keep their shape.

Finished Size

• Doll height: about 13 inches from top of head to soles of shoes.
• Head width: about 3.25 inches across when stuffed firmly.
• Dress width: about 7.5 to 8 inches across the hem when flattened.
• Hat diameter: about 4.75 inches.
• Crossbody bag: about 1.75 inches wide.
• Bee length: about 1.25 inches each.
• Watering can height: about 2 inches.

Materials

• Sport weight cotton yarn in skin beige.
• Sport weight cotton yarn in bright turquoise blue.
• Sport weight cotton yarn in sunflower yellow.
• Sport weight cotton yarn in dark brown.
• Sport weight cotton yarn in medium gray.
• Small amount of white yarn for bee wings.
• Small amount of pale gray yarn for watering can details.
• Small amount of pink embroidery thread or yarn for cheeks and nose.
• Small amount of black embroidery thread for lashes and bee faces.
• Two 8 mm black safety eyes for the doll.
• Two 4 mm black safety eyes or black knots for each bee.
• 2.25 mm crochet hook for the doll and clothing.
• 2.0 mm crochet hook for flowers and small accessories.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Yarn needle.
• Stitch marker.
• Scissors.
• Long sewing pins.
• Optional: thin floral wire for the hat brim and watering can handle.

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.
• rnd: round.
• FO: fasten off.

Gauge and Tension

For the main doll, 6 single crochet stitches and 7 rounds should measure about 1 inch with a 2.25 mm hook. The fabric should be tight enough that stuffing does not show through the stitches. Use a smaller hook if your stitches look loose.

The dress and hat should be slightly firm but not stiff. The skirt needs enough structure to spread outward like the photo. Keep the yellow waistband and scalloped hem snug and even, because these lines define the bright summer style of the design.

Important Construction Notes

• Work the head, neck, torso, and legs tightly so the doll stands neatly when laid flat.
• Stuff the head firmly and shape it into a soft oval with a rounded chin.
• Stuff the arms lightly so they hang downward with a gentle curve.
• The gray hair must frame both sides of the face and fall below the shoulders.
• The skirt is worked wide and flat with sunflower appliqués sewn evenly around the lower blue panel.
• The turquoise hat is separate and displayed beside the doll, but it can also fit loosely on the head.

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Head

Use skin beige yarn and a 2.25 mm hook. Work in continuous rounds. Stuff gradually as the shape grows. The face should be smooth, with the eyes placed low enough to give the doll a sweet handmade expression.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. Rnd 6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
7. Rnd 7: sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
8. Rnd 8: sc 6, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
9. Rnd 9: sc 7, inc, repeat around. 54 sts.
10. Rnd 10: sc 8, inc, repeat around. 60 sts.
11. Rnds 11-21: sc in each st around. 60 sts for 11 rounds.
12. Rnd 22: sc 8, dec, repeat around. 54 sts.
13. Rnd 23: sc 7, dec, repeat around. 48 sts.
14. Rnd 24: sc 6, dec, repeat around. 42 sts.
15. Rnd 25: sc 5, dec, repeat around. 36 sts.
16. Rnd 26: sc 4, dec, repeat around. 30 sts.
17. Rnd 27: sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.

Insert the safety eyes between Rnds 16 and 17, with 10 visible stitches between them. The eyes should sit slightly below the center of the head. Add a tiny pink embroidered nose between the eyes over Rnds 18 and 19, using 4 short horizontal stitches.

1. Rnd 28: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
2. Rnd 29: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.

Do not close the head yet if you prefer to sew the neck directly into the opening. Stuff the head firmly, especially around the cheeks and forehead. Shape the lower front gently so the face has a soft rounded chin.

Neck and Torso

The neck and torso are made in skin beige first, then the turquoise bodice is added. The neck is slim, matching the image, while the torso becomes wider at the hips so the dress skirt has a stable base.

1. With skin beige yarn, attach to the remaining 12 head stitches or begin separately with 12 sc in a ring.
2. Rnds 1-5: sc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 6: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 7: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 8: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. Rnds 9-13: sc in each st around. 30 sts.
7. Rnd 14: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
8. Rnds 15-17: sc in each st around. 36 sts.
9. Rnd 18: sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
10. Rnd 19: sc in each st around. 42 sts.

Stuff the neck very firmly so the head stays upright. Stuff the torso firmly at the shoulders and chest, but slightly less at the lower body so the dress can sit smoothly.

Legs

Make two legs using skin beige yarn. The legs are slim and straight, visible below the wide skirt. They should be equal in length and lightly firm, with a small foot shape at the bottom.

First Leg

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 15 sts.
4. Rnd 4: BLO sc in each st around. 15 sts.
5. Rnd 5: sc 5, dec, sc 3, dec, sc 3. 13 sts.
6. Rnd 6: sc 4, dec, sc 2, dec, sc 3. 11 sts.
7. Rnds 7-24: sc in each st around. 11 sts for 18 rounds.

Stuff the foot firmly and the leg lightly. FO on the first leg only.

Second Leg

Repeat Rnds 1-24, but do not fasten off. Chain 4 to join the legs.

Joining the Legs

1. Rnd 25: sc 11 around the first leg, sc 4 across one side of the chain, sc 11 around the second leg, sc 4 across the other side of the chain. 30 sts.
2. Rnd 26: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
3. Rnd 27: sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
4. Rnd 28: sc in each st around. 42 sts.

Sew or crochet this lower body to the bottom of the torso. Match the 42 stitches of the lower body to the 42 stitches at the torso base. The legs should point straight down and sit centered under the dress.

Arms

Make two arms in skin beige. The arms are long, slender, and lightly stuffed. In the image, they hang beside the dress with the hands near the yellow waistband area.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 9 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 12 sts.
4. Rnds 4-5: sc in each st around. 12 sts.
5. Rnd 6: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 9 sts.
6. Rnds 7-25: sc in each st around. 9 sts for 19 rounds.
7. Flatten the top and sc 4 through both layers to close.

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Stuff the hand and lower half lightly. Leave the upper arm mostly unstuffed so it can lie flat against the body. Sew the arms to the shoulders at Rnd 8 of the torso, angled downward about 20 degrees.

Turquoise Bodice

The bodice is a fitted turquoise tube with a straight upper edge and yellow trim. It should cover the torso from just under the arms to the waist. Work the bodice directly around the body for the cleanest fit.

1. With turquoise yarn, join around torso Rnd 9, centered at the back.
2. Rnd 1: ch 1, sc around 30 visible stitches of the torso. Join with sl st. 30 sts.
3. Rnd 2: ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. 30 sts.
4. Rnd 3: sc 4, inc, repeat around. Join. 36 sts.
5. Rnds 4-8: sc in each st around. Join each round. 36 sts.
6. Rnd 9: sc 5, inc, repeat around. Join. 42 sts.
7. Rnd 10: sc in each st around. Join. 42 sts.

Fasten off turquoise. Join yellow yarn at the top back edge of the bodice. Work 1 round of sl st around the upper bodice edge, keeping stitches relaxed. Repeat around the lower bodice edge to create the yellow trim visible in the image.

Dress Straps

The dress has two narrow turquoise shoulder straps with yellow edging. The straps sit vertically over the shoulders and frame the upper chest.

1. Join turquoise yarn at the front upper bodice, 5 stitches left of center.
2. Ch 18, pass chain over the shoulder, and sl st to the back upper bodice.
3. Turn and work 18 sc back along the chain.
4. FO and weave ends inside the body.
5. Repeat on the opposite side, spacing the second strap evenly.

Using yellow yarn and a yarn needle, stitch a narrow line along each outer edge of the straps. Keep the trim flat and smooth, matching the bright yellow outlines shown in the photo.

Wide Skirt Base

The skirt begins at the waist and expands outward into a full circular shape. It has a turquoise upper section, a golden yellow middle band, a large turquoise lower panel, and yellow scallops along the hem.

Turquoise Upper Skirt

Join turquoise yarn into the front loops left around the lower edge of the bodice or around torso Rnd 19. Work joined rounds.

1. Rnd 1: ch 2, hdc in each st around. Join. 42 sts.
2. Rnd 2: ch 2, hdc 2, inc hdc, repeat around. Join. 56 sts.
3. Rnd 3: ch 2, hdc 3, inc hdc, repeat around. Join. 70 sts.
4. Rnd 4: ch 2, hdc 4, inc hdc, repeat around. Join. 84 sts.
5. Rnd 5: ch 2, hdc in each st around. Join. 84 sts.
6. Rnd 6: ch 2, hdc 5, inc hdc, repeat around. Join. 98 sts.

Golden Yellow Middle Band

The yellow band is deep and bright, sitting across the middle of the skirt. It should look like a sunshine-colored stripe between the two blue skirt sections.

1. Change to yellow yarn.
2. Rnd 7: ch 2, hdc in each st around. Join. 98 sts.
3. Rnd 8: ch 2, hdc 6, inc hdc, repeat around. Join. 112 sts.
4. Rnd 9: ch 2, hdc in each st around. Join. 112 sts.
5. Rnd 10: ch 2, hdc 7, inc hdc, repeat around. Join. 126 sts.
6. Rnd 11: ch 2, hdc in each st around. Join. 126 sts.
7. Rnd 12: ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. 126 sts.

Lower Turquoise Skirt Panel

This lower panel holds the large sunflower appliqués. Keep your stitch count accurate so the flowers can be spaced evenly along the front and sides.

1. Change to turquoise yarn.
2. Rnd 13: ch 2, hdc 8, inc hdc, repeat around. Join. 140 sts.
3. Rnd 14: ch 2, hdc in each st around. Join. 140 sts.
4. Rnd 15: ch 2, hdc 9, inc hdc, repeat around. Join. 154 sts.
5. Rnd 16: ch 2, hdc in each st around. Join. 154 sts.
6. Rnd 17: ch 2, hdc 10, inc hdc, repeat around. Join. 168 sts.
7. Rnd 18: ch 2, hdc in each st around. Join. 168 sts.
8. Rnd 19: ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. 168 sts.

Yellow Scalloped Hem

The skirt hem has a yellow scalloped border. The scallops should be rounded and even, making the lower edge look playful and sunny.

1. Change to yellow yarn.
2. Rnd 20: ch 1, sc in first st, skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 1 st, repeat from the beginning around.
3. Join with sl st to first sc.
4. FO and weave in all ends.

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Thin Yellow Waist and Skirt Lines

The image shows narrow yellow lines that separate the blue bodice, blue skirt, and yellow band. These small details make the dress look polished and neat.

• With yellow yarn, surface slip stitch around the waist where the bodice meets the skirt.
• Surface slip stitch around the top of the lower turquoise panel.
• Use small even stitches and avoid pulling tightly.
• Keep the lines level all the way around the dress.

Large Sunflower Appliqués for the Skirt

Make 7 sunflowers for the front and sides of the skirt. Each flower has a dark brown center and small yellow petals. The center should be round and raised, while the petals should spread outward like the sunflowers in the image.

Brown Center

1. Rnd 1: With dark brown yarn and 2.0 mm hook, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Join with sl st and FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Yellow Petals

Join yellow yarn to any front loop or outer stitch of the brown center.

1. Petal 1: ch 3, dc in same st, ch 3, sl st in same st.
2. Sl st in next st.
3. Repeat the petal sequence in each of the 18 stitches around.
4. FO and weave the yellow tail to the back.

Sew 5 sunflowers across the visible front lower skirt and 1 flower on each side. Place them on Rnds 15-18 of the lower turquoise panel. The flowers should sit just above the scalloped hem, evenly spaced.

Sunflower Crossbody Bag

The bag is a small square sunflower purse worn across the body with a yellow strap. It rests at the doll’s right hip and has a large sunflower face on the front.

Bag Base

Use sunflower yellow yarn and a 2.0 mm hook. Work in rows.

1. Row 1: ch 13, sc in second ch from hook and across. 12 sts.
2. Rows 2-10: ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. 12 sts.
3. Round Edge: ch 1, sc evenly around all four sides, placing 2 sc in each corner. Join with sl st.
4. FO, leaving a long tail.

Bag Flap Texture

1. Join yellow yarn at the top back edge.
2. Row 1: ch 1, sc across 12 sts. Turn.
3. Row 2: ch 1, sc 2, bobble, sc 2, bobble, sc 2, bobble, sc 1. Turn.
4. Row 3: ch 1, sc across. FO.

Bag Sunflower

Make one sunflower using the same method as the skirt flowers, but stop the brown center after Rnd 2 for a smaller 12-stitch center. Work 12 yellow petals around it.

Sew the flower to the front center of the bag. The brown center should sit in the middle, with the yellow petals reaching nearly to the edges of the bag.

Crossbody Strap

1. With yellow yarn, ch 72.
2. Sc in second ch from hook and across. 71 sts.
3. FO, leaving tails at both ends.
4. Sew one end to the upper left corner of the bag and the other end to the upper right corner.

Place the strap over the doll’s left shoulder and across the torso to the right hip. Tack the strap lightly at the shoulder and the waist with two hidden stitches so the bag stays in place.

Sandals

The doll wears turquoise sandals with pale soles, yellow edging, and small yellow flowers near the ankles. The feet remain mostly skin-colored, with blue straps across the toes and around the ankle.

Sandal Sole

Make two with turquoise yarn and a 2.0 mm hook.

1. Rnd 1: ch 8, sc in second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, work on other side of chain, sc 5, 2 sc in last ch. 16 sts.
2. Rnd 2: inc, sc 5, inc in next 3 sts, sc 5, inc in next 2 sts. 22 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, sc 5, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 5, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. 28 sts.
4. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

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Sew one sole under each foot. Keep the wider end under the toes. Use small stitches around the edge so the sole sits flat.

Toe Strap

1. Join turquoise yarn to the left side of the foot at Rnd 5 of the foot.
2. Ch 8 across the top of the foot.
3. Sl st to the opposite side of the foot.
4. Work 8 sc back across the chain.
5. FO and hide the ends inside the foot.

Ankle Strap

1. Join turquoise yarn at the back of the ankle.
2. Ch 18 around the ankle.
3. Sl st to the starting point, making sure it fits snugly but does not squeeze the leg.
4. Work 18 sc around the chain.
5. FO and weave in ends.

Sandal Flowers

Make two tiny yellow flowers. For each flower, work 5 sc in MR with dark brown yarn, join yellow yarn, then work ch 2, hdc, ch 2, sl st in each stitch around to create 5 petals. Sew one flower to the outer side of each ankle strap.

Hair Cap

The doll has long gray hair with a full cap, vertical front bangs, side sections, and loose curls. The hair cap should cover the back of the head and sit just above the eyes at the forehead.

1. With gray yarn and 2.25 mm hook, Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. Rnd 6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
7. Rnd 7: sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
8. Rnd 8: sc 6, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
9. Rnd 9: sc 7, inc, repeat around. 54 sts.
10. Rnds 10-15: sc in each st around. 54 sts.
11. Rnd 16: sc 36, leave remaining 18 sts unworked to create the open face edge. Ch 1, turn.
12. Rows 17-20: sc 36, ch 1, turn.
13. FO, leaving a long sewing tail.

Place the cap on the head so the front edge curves around the forehead and the sides come down near the ears. Sew around the edge with tiny stitches. Do not sew through the face area.

Front Bangs

The bangs are short, vertical, and textured. They sit in the center of the forehead and are made as narrow ribbed strips.

1. Make 5 bang strips with gray yarn.
2. For each strip, ch 9.
3. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. 8 sts.
4. Rows 2-3: ch 1, turn, BLO sc in each st across. 8 sts.
5. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Sew the 5 strips side by side at the center front of the hair cap. Let the lower ends reach about Rnd 13 of the face, above the eyes. Curve the outside strips slightly outward.

Long Hair Strands

The doll’s hair falls in thick gray strands down both sides of the body. Some strands are straight, and some curl outward near the ends. Make the strands separately and sew them to the lower edge of the hair cap.

Straight Strands

Make 18 straight strands.

1. Ch 34.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 33.
3. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Curled Strands

Make 10 curled strands.

1. Ch 38.
2. Work 2 sc in second ch from hook and 2 sc in each chain across.
3. The strip will curl naturally.
4. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

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Sew 9 straight strands and 5 curled strands to each side of the head. Place them from the temple area down around the back edge of the cap. The longest strands should reach the lower skirt area, while the curled strands should sit on top and curl outward at the ends.

Hair Side Flowers

The doll has yellow flower decorations in the hair. Make two medium flowers for the sides of the head and two smaller flowers for the lower hair curls.

Medium Hair Flowers

1. With dark brown yarn, 6 sc in MR. Join. 6 sts.
2. Change to yellow yarn.
3. In each stitch around, work ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3, sl st in same st.
4. FO, leaving a long tail.

Sew one flower to each side of the head, slightly above ear level, nestled against the gray hair.

Small Curl Flowers

1. With dark brown yarn, 5 sc in MR. Join. 5 sts.
2. Change to yellow yarn.
3. In each stitch, work ch 2, hdc, ch 2, sl st.
4. FO and sew one small flower to a lower curl on each side.

Face Details

The face is simple and sweet. Keep all embroidery small and symmetrical. The image shows black eyes, short lashes, a tiny nose, and soft pink cheeks.

• Embroider 2 short black lashes at the outer side of each eye.
• Use pink yarn to make a tiny horizontal nose between the eyes.
• Add soft cheek blush under each eye with pink thread or a small amount of fabric-safe blush.
• Do not overwork the face; the expression should remain gentle and clean.

Blue Sun Hat

The hat is a wide, flat-brimmed turquoise summer hat with a yellow curved accent and three yellow flowers on the brim. It is shown beside the doll, but it can be made wearable if you keep the crown slightly loose.

Hat Crown

Use turquoise yarn and a 2.25 mm hook. Work in continuous rounds.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. Rnd 6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
7. Rnd 7: sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
8. Rnd 8: sc 6, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
9. Rnd 9: sc 7, inc, repeat around. 54 sts.
10. Rnd 10: sc 8, inc, repeat around. 60 sts.
11. Rnds 11-14: sc in each st around. 60 sts.

Hat Brim

1. Rnd 15: FLO sc 4, inc, repeat around. 72 sts.
2. Rnd 16: sc 5, inc, repeat around. 84 sts.
3. Rnd 17: sc 6, inc, repeat around. 96 sts.
4. Rnd 18: sc 7, inc, repeat around. 108 sts.
5. Rnd 19: sc 8, inc, repeat around. 120 sts.
6. Rnd 20: sc in each st around. 120 sts.
7. Rnd 21: crab stitch or reverse sc around the edge. Join and FO.

For a firmer brim, crochet Rnd 21 around thin floral wire. Keep the brim smooth and round. The hat in the image has a clean shallow bowl shape with a broad flat edge.

Yellow Hat Accent

1. With yellow yarn, ch 50.
2. Sc in second ch from hook and across. 49 sts.
3. FO, leaving a long tail.

Sew the yellow strip in a soft curved line across the front-right side of the brim. Do not sew it as a full circle. It should look like the curved yellow accent visible on the hat.

Hat Flowers

Make 3 small yellow flowers with brown centers. Use the small curl flower method. Sew the flowers together in a cluster on the lower front edge of the brim, slightly to one side.

Tiny Bees

Make two bees. Each bee has a yellow and black striped body, white wings, a tiny face, and a rounded shape. They should look light and playful beside the doll.

Bee Body

Use yellow yarn first.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: sc in each st around with yellow. 18 sts.
5. Rnd 5: change to black, sc in each st around. 18 sts.
6. Rnd 6: change to yellow, sc in each st around. 18 sts.
7. Rnd 7: change to black, sc in each st around. 18 sts.
8. Rnd 8: change to yellow, sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
9. Stuff lightly.
10. Rnd 9: dec around. 6 sts.
11. FO and close the opening.

Bee Wings

Make 2 wings per bee with white yarn.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 9 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc in each st around. 9 sts.
4. Flatten and sc 4 through both layers.
5. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Sew two wings to the top of each bee. Embroider tiny black eyes and a small curved mouth on the yellow front. Sew or place the bees near the doll as decorative accessories.

Watering Can

The watering can is small, light-colored, and decorated with a turquoise circle and yellow detail. It rests beside the doll and completes the garden theme.

Can Body

Use pale gray or off-white yarn and a 2.0 mm hook.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: BLO sc in each st around. 24 sts.
6. Rnds 6-10: sc in each st around. 24 sts.
7. Rnd 11: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
8. Stuff lightly.
9. Rnd 12: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
10. Rnd 13: dec around. 6 sts.
11. FO and close.

Can Spout

1. With pale gray yarn, ch 9.
2. Rnd 1: sc in second ch from hook and next 6 ch, 3 sc in last ch, work on other side, sc 7. 17 sts.
3. Rnd 2: sc in each st around. 17 sts.
4. FO and sew the wider end to the upper side of the can.

Can Handle

1. With pale gray yarn, ch 20.
2. Sc in second ch from hook and across. 19 sts.
3. FO, leaving long tails.
4. Sew one end near the top back of the can and one end near the lower back.

Top Neck

1. With pale gray yarn, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 9 sts.
3. Rnds 3-4: sc in each st around. 9 sts.
4. FO and sew to the top of the can.

Watering Can Decoration

1. With turquoise yarn, 6 sc in MR, join, FO.
2. Sew this small circle to the front of the can.
3. With yellow yarn, embroider a short horizontal line below the circle.

Optional Moss Display Base

The image shows the doll displayed outdoors on green moss. You can create a simple crochet mat if you want a soft display base for photos.

1. With moss green yarn, ch 41.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. 40 sts.
3. Rows 2-24: ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. 40 sts.
4. Border: sc around the rectangle, placing 3 sc in each corner.
5. Optional texture: surface crochet short loops randomly across the mat.

This base is not attached to the doll. It simply supports the garden scene and helps the blue and yellow colors stand out.

Assembly Order

1. Finish the head, neck, torso, and legs.
2. Sew the arms to the shoulders after the bodice is placed or before adding the skirt.
3. Crochet the turquoise bodice directly around the torso.
4. Add the straps and yellow trim.
5. Work the full skirt from the waist downward.
6. Sew the skirt sunflowers evenly around the lower blue panel.
7. Sew the hair cap to the head.
8. Add bangs, long strands, curls, and hair flowers.
9. Add face embroidery and cheeks.
10. Make sandals and sew them securely to the feet.
11. Make the sunflower bag and place the strap across the body.
12. Make the hat, bees, and watering can separately.

Placement Guide for the Image-Matched Look

Place the doll’s head straight above the neck, with the face looking forward. The hair should frame both sides of the face and flow down over the shoulders. The bangs must sit at the center front, with the gray strands showing vertical texture.

The dress should flare widely from the waist and rest like a circle when the doll is laid flat. The yellow band sits around the middle of the skirt, while the lower turquoise section carries the large sunflower appliqués.

The bag strap crosses from the doll’s left shoulder to the right hip. The bag should sit on top of the skirt, not hidden underneath it. The sunflower on the bag faces forward and should be clearly visible.

Place the hat beside the doll for the same scene style as the image. Add the bees near the left side and the watering can near the lower left side. These accessories make the finished display look like a sunny garden set.

Detailed Stitch Tips for Beginners

• Use a stitch marker at the first stitch of every continuous round.
• Count stitches after every increase or decrease round.
• Stuff small parts slowly, using the back of your hook or a stuffing tool.
• Use invisible decreases on the head and body for a smoother finish.
• When sewing flowers, stitch through the brown center first, then tack down several petals.
• For neat color changes, complete the last yarn-over of the previous stitch with the new color.

Sunflower Spacing on the Skirt

For the closest visual match, place one sunflower at the center front of the lower blue skirt panel. Place two flowers on each side of the center flower, evenly spaced. Add one more flower near each side edge if your skirt is wide enough.

Each flower should sit about 2 rounds above the yellow scalloped hem. Do not place the flowers too high, because the image shows them decorating the lower skirt border. Pin all flowers first, check the spacing, then sew them permanently.

Hair Styling Notes

The gray hair is one of the most important features of this doll. Use enough strands to make the hair look full. If your yarn is thin, add 4 to 6 extra strands around the back. If your yarn is thick, reduce by 2 strands on each side.

To make the curls more visible, twist each curled strand gently around your finger after sewing. You may lightly steam the curls, but do not press them flat. The hairstyle should look soft, textured, and slightly wavy.

How to Keep the Dress Wide

If your skirt hangs too straight, block it gently. Lay the doll flat, spread the skirt into a wide semicircle, and pin the scalloped hem evenly. Mist lightly with water and allow it to dry completely.

For a more structured skirt, work the final yellow scallop round with a slightly smaller hook. You may also sew a hidden line of matching turquoise thread around the inner lower skirt to help it hold the round shape.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check that the head is upright, the arms hang evenly, and the legs are centered beneath the skirt. Add a few hidden stitches between the torso and skirt if the waist feels loose.

• Sew the hair cap securely around the head.
• Position the eyes evenly and embroider lashes after all hair is attached.
• Add pink cheeks with a soft touch only.
• Tack the bag strap at the shoulder and waist.
• Make sure the sandals face forward and sit flat.

Care Notes

Spot clean the doll with cool water and mild soap. Do not soak if you used safety eyes, blush, wire, or delicate embroidery. Let the doll air dry flat on a towel, with the skirt spread into shape.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The doll has long gray hair with bangs and side curls.
• The dress is turquoise with a yellow middle band.
• The skirt has yellow scallops along the hem.
• Large sunflowers are sewn across the lower blue skirt.
• The sunflower bag crosses the body diagonally.
• The sandals are turquoise with yellow flower accents.
• The blue hat has yellow flowers and a curved yellow accent.
• Two bees and one watering can are included as accessories.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Store the doll away from direct sunlight to protect the bright turquoise and yellow yarn. Keep the hat brim flat when storing, and do not stack heavy items on top of the skirt or flowers.

If the hair becomes flattened, gently separate the strands with your fingers. Do not brush the yarn. For the flowers, reshape the petals by pinching each petal lightly between your fingers.

For long-term display, place the doll on a clean shelf or inside a dust-free case. Keep the bees, watering can, and hat together in a small fabric pouch when not displayed, so the complete garden set stays together.