Crochet Tutorial: Pastel Flower Garden Doll – Free Crochet Pattern

This pastel flower garden doll is a soft amigurumi-style crochet doll with long charcoal gray hair, a peach-toned face, embroidered lashes, a lilac garden romper, cream ruffled trims, mint straps, layered floral decorations, tiny sandals, a flower basket, a crossbody floral bag, and a wide pastel garden hat. The finished doll is designed to look delicate, decorative, and full of spring garden details.

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Pattern Overview

This pattern creates a standing pastel garden doll with a large round head, slim neck, narrow body, long arms, fitted legs, textured pant legs, ruffled cuffs, and many small flowers. The doll is crocheted mostly in continuous rounds using tight single crochet so the stuffing does not show through.

The clothing is partly crocheted directly onto the body and partly made as decorative overlays. The romper has lilac pants, a pale floral bodice, cream side panels, mint edging, lavender ruffles, and small daisies stitched onto the front. The accessories are small but important for the look of the doll.

Finished Size

• Finished doll height: about 13 inches from feet to top of head.
• Width across hair: about 5 inches.
• Head height: about 3.4 inches.
• Body from neck to hip: about 3 inches.
• Leg length from hip to sole: about 4 inches.
• Hat diameter: about 4.8 inches.
• Basket height without handle: about 1.4 inches.
• Crossbody bag: about 1.4 inches tall and 1.2 inches wide.

Skill Level

Intermediate. A confident beginner can also make this doll by working slowly and checking stitch counts carefully. The main skills are magic ring, single crochet, increasing, decreasing, crocheting in front loops and back loops, making small flowers, surface slip stitch, sewing parts together, and embroidering facial details.

Materials

• Sport weight cotton or cotton-blend yarn in skin peach, charcoal gray, lilac, pale cream, mint green, soft yellow, pale pink, lavender, white, tan, light brown, and small amounts of deep pink.
• 2.25 mm crochet hook for the doll and main clothing.
• 2.00 mm crochet hook for flowers, bag details, hat flower, and tiny trims.
• 6 mm black safety eyes or black embroidery thread if preferred.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Yarn needle.
• Stitch markers.
• Embroidery needle.
• Black thread for lashes.
• Pink embroidery thread or blush powder for cheeks.
• Small piece of thin floral wire or pipe cleaner for the basket handle, optional.
• Cardboard or plastic insert for hat brim, optional.

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
• FO: fasten off

Gauge

With a 2.25 mm hook and sport weight cotton yarn, 8 single crochet stitches and 9 rows should measure about 1 inch. Gauge is important because the doll has fitted clothing and small accessories. Crochet firmly, but do not make the fabric so stiff that shaping becomes difficult.

Important Notes Before Starting

• Work most amigurumi pieces in continuous rounds unless the pattern says to join.
• Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of every round.
• Stuff the head firmly and evenly. Stuff the neck and body more firmly than the arms.
• Do not overstuff the hands, sleeves, or pant cuffs.
• Use smaller hook tension for the flowers so they stay neat and compact.
• The hair should be sewn in layers so it looks full and wavy like the image.

Color Placement Guide

• Skin: head, neck, arms, hands, upper chest, ankles, and foot base.
• Charcoal gray: hair cap, bangs, long side strands, back strands.
• Lilac: pants, bodice base, ruffles, shoe flowers, hat rings.
• Cream: ruffles, pant side panels, hat rings, flower centers, sandal soles.
• Mint: straps, bag, sandal straps, flower leaves, hat stripes.
• Tan: basket body and handle.
• White and yellow: daisies on bodice, pant panels, basket, and ground flowers.

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Head

Use skin peach yarn and the 2.25 mm hook. The head is rounded, slightly wide at the cheeks, and soft under the chin. Stuff firmly while shaping so the face remains smooth.

1. R1: Work 6 sc in MR. 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-R21: Sc in each st around. 60 sts for 11 rounds.
12. R22: Sc 8, dec, repeat 6 times. 54 sts.
13. R23: Sc 7, dec, repeat 6 times. 48 sts.
14. R24: Sc 6, dec, repeat 6 times. 42 sts.
15. R25: Sc 5, dec, repeat 6 times. 36 sts.

Insert safety eyes between R16 and R17, about 10 stitches apart. The doll in the picture has wide-set glossy black eyes. Place the eyes slightly below the horizontal center of the face so the forehead can hold the bangs.

1. R26: Sc 4, dec, repeat 6 times. 30 sts.
2. R27: Sc 3, dec, repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
3. R28: Sc 2, dec, repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
4. R29: Sc 1, dec, repeat 6 times. 12 sts.

Stuff the head firmly. Do not close yet if you want to attach the neck directly. Leave the opening at 12 stitches.

Neck and Upper Body

The neck is slim and visible above the square neckline. Continue from the head opening using skin peach yarn. The body widens at the shoulders and narrows slightly at the waist before joining the romper.

1. R30: Sc in each st around. 12 sts.
2. R31: Sc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R32: Sc 1, inc, repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
4. R33: Sc 2, inc, repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
5. R34: Sc 3, inc, repeat 6 times. 30 sts.
6. R35: Sc in each st around. 30 sts.
7. R36: Sc 4, inc, repeat 6 times. 36 sts.
8. R37-R39: Sc in each st around. 36 sts.

Change to pale cream for the under-bodice base. This creates the soft floral top seen under the ruffles and mint shoulder edging.

1. R40: With pale cream, BLO sc in each st around. 36 sts.
2. R41: Sc in each st around. 36 sts.
3. R42: Sc 4, dec, repeat 6 times. 30 sts.
4. R43: Sc in each st around. 30 sts.

Change to lilac for the high waist and pants. Stuff the neck and chest firmly before moving down.

1. R44: With lilac, BLO sc in each st around. 30 sts.
2. R45: Sc in each st around. 30 sts.
3. R46: Sc 4, inc, repeat 6 times. 36 sts.
4. R47: Sc in each st around. 36 sts.

Separate for Legs

The doll has two straight lilac pant legs with a small gap between them. The legs are worked from the lower body. Flatten the lower body slightly and mark 18 stitches for each leg.

First Pant Leg and Leg

1. R48: Sc 18 around the first leg opening. Leave the remaining 18 stitches unworked for the second leg. 18 sts.
2. R49-R59: Sc in each st around using lilac. 18 sts for 11 rounds.
3. R60: BLO sc in each st around. 18 sts.

The front loops from R60 will be used later for the ruffled cuff. Continue the lower leg in skin peach to show the ankle below the pant cuff.

1. R61: Change to skin peach, sc in each st around. 18 sts.
2. R62: Sc 4, dec, repeat 3 times. 15 sts.
3. R63-R66: Sc in each st around. 15 sts.

Foot Shape

The feet are small and oval, with cream sandal soles and mint straps added later. Continue in skin peach.

1. R67: Sc 4, inc, sc 3, inc, sc 6. 17 sts.
2. R68: Sc 5, inc, sc 4, inc, sc 6. 19 sts.
3. R69: Sc in each st around. 19 sts.
4. R70: Sc 5, dec, sc 5, dec, sc 5. 17 sts.
5. R71: Sc 3, dec, repeat 3 times, sc 2. 14 sts.
6. R72: Dec around 7 times. 7 sts.

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Stuff the leg and foot firmly but keep the ankle neat. FO, leaving a tail. Close the last opening through the front loops and pull tight.

Second Pant Leg and Leg

Join lilac yarn to the first unworked stitch of the second leg opening. Leave a long beginning tail to close any small gap between the legs.

1. R48: Sc 18 around the second leg opening. 18 sts.
2. R49-R59: Sc in each st around using lilac. 18 sts for 11 rounds.
3. R60: BLO sc in each st around. 18 sts.
4. R61: Change to skin peach, sc in each st around. 18 sts.
5. R62: Sc 4, dec, repeat 3 times. 15 sts.
6. R63-R66: Sc in each st around. 15 sts.
7. R67: Sc 4, inc, sc 3, inc, sc 6. 17 sts.
8. R68: Sc 5, inc, sc 4, inc, sc 6. 19 sts.
9. R69: Sc in each st around. 19 sts.
10. R70: Sc 5, dec, sc 5, dec, sc 5. 17 sts.
11. R71: Sc 3, dec, repeat 3 times, sc 2. 14 sts.
12. R72: Dec around 7 times. 7 sts.

Stuff and close the second foot. Use the beginning tail to sew the crotch gap closed with 3 or 4 small stitches. The legs should hang straight with the feet facing forward.

Pant Leg Texture

The lilac pants in the image have horizontal crochet ridges. To copy this, use lilac yarn and a yarn needle to make shallow horizontal surface stitches across the front of each pant leg.

• Work one horizontal line between every 2 rounds from R50 to R58.
• Use tiny straight stitches that span 2 crochet stitches each.
• Keep the texture subtle so the pants remain soft.
• Repeat evenly on both legs.

Ruffled Pant Cuffs

The lower cuffs are layered in cream, mint, and lilac, giving the doll the soft garden-petal look shown in the photo. Work into the front loops left from R60 of each pant leg.

Cream Upper Cuff

1. Join cream yarn to any front loop of R60.
2. R1: Ch 1, sc in same loop, 2 sc in next loop, repeat around. Join with sl st. 27 sts.
3. R2: Ch 2, work 3 hdc in each st around. Join with sl st. 81 hdc.
4. FO and weave in ends.

Mint Middle Ripple

1. Join mint yarn to any remaining lower space just under the cream cuff.
2. R1: Ch 1, sc evenly around the pant leg, placing 24 sc.
3. R2: Ch 1, sc, ch 2, sc in next st, repeat around. Join with sl st.
4. FO and weave in ends.

Lilac Lower Frill

1. Join lilac yarn to the bottom edge of the cuff area.
2. R1: Ch 1, sc evenly around, placing 24 sc.
3. R2: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around. Join with sl st.
4. FO and gently shape the ruffle downward.

Arms

Make 2 arms using skin peach yarn. The arms are long, slim, and slightly rounded at the hands. Stuff the lower hand lightly and the upper arm very lightly so the arms rest naturally at the sides.

1. R1: Work 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3-R5: Sc in each st around. 12 sts.
4. R6: Sc 4, dec, repeat 2 times. 10 sts.
5. R7-R25: Sc in each st around. 10 sts for 19 rounds.
6. R26: Flatten the top and sc through both layers across 5 sts.

FO, leaving a long sewing tail. Sew the arms to the sides of the upper body around R36-R38. Angle them slightly downward so the hands reach near the basket and bag height.

Bodice Front Panel

The bodice is a soft square garden top with lilac base color, cream ruffle sleeves, mint trim, and embroidered daisies. It sits over the pale cream chest and connects visually to the high-waisted pants.

1. With lilac yarn, ch 15.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 14. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 2: Sc in each st across. 14 sts.
4. Row 3: Sc 2, change to pale cream, sc 10, change to lilac, sc 2. Ch 1, turn.
5. Row 4: Sc 2 in lilac, sc 10 in pale cream, sc 2 in lilac. Ch 1, turn.
6. Row 5: Sc 14 in lilac. Ch 1, turn.
7. Row 6: Sc 14. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Place the panel on the front of the upper body from R39 to R44. Sew around the edges using tiny stitches. The top edge should sit slightly below the neck, leaving a visible skin-colored neckline.

Mint Neckline and Shoulder Straps

The image shows mint edging around the bodice and a mint diagonal strap from the shoulder to the bag. First add the neckline and shoulder details, then add the bag strap later.

Neckline Trim

1. Join mint yarn at the left top corner of the bodice.
2. Surface sl st across the top edge for 14 sts.
3. Continue with 5 surface sl sts up the left neckline curve.
4. FO and weave in the tail behind the body.

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Shoulder Straps

1. With mint yarn, ch 12 for the first strap.
2. Sc in second ch from hook and across. 11 sc.
3. Sew from the front bodice corner over the shoulder to the back upper body.
4. Repeat for the second strap.

Cream and Lilac Sleeve Ruffles

The shoulders have tiny ruffled sleeves in cream and lavender. These ruffles should sit like soft flower petals above the arms.

Make 2 Cream Ruffles

1. Ch 11 with cream yarn.
2. Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and across. 10 sc.
3. Row 2: Ch 2, work 3 hdc in each st across. 30 hdc.
4. FO, leaving a tail.

Make 2 Lavender Ruffles

1. Ch 9 with lavender yarn.
2. Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and across. 8 sc.
3. Row 2: Ch 2, work 3 hdc in each st across. 24 hdc.
4. FO, leaving a tail.

Layer one cream ruffle under one lavender ruffle at each shoulder. Sew them from the neckline edge toward the arm, letting the ruffles curve outward naturally.

Waist Ruffle

The waist has a lilac scalloped ruffle sitting over the top of the pants. This ruffle separates the bodice from the pants and creates the soft garden-dress effect.

1. Join lilac yarn to any front loop left at R44, or surface crochet around the waist if no loops are visible.
2. R1: Ch 1, sc evenly around the waist, placing 36 sc. Join with sl st.
3. R2: Ch 1, skip 1 st, 5 hdc in next st, skip 1 st, sl st in next st, repeat around.
4. FO and weave in the tail.

Cream Side Panels

The image has cream floral panels down both sides of the lilac pants. These panels begin at the waist and end at the pant cuffs. Make 2 panels.

1. With cream yarn, ch 22.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 21. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 2: Sc in each st across. 21 sts.
4. Row 3: Sc in each st across. FO, leaving a long sewing tail.

Sew one panel down the outside of each pant leg, starting just below the waist ruffle and ending above the cuff ruffles. Keep the panel straight and flat. Use small stitches along both long edges.

Panel Edge Frills

Add a delicate scallop edge to each cream panel. Use pale yellow cream or light mint to make the side panels look floral and raised.

1. Join cream yarn to the top outside edge of one panel.
2. Work along the outer side: ch 2, sl st into the next row edge, repeat down the panel.
3. At the bottom, FO and weave in ends.
4. Repeat on the inner side of the same panel.
5. Repeat for the second leg panel.

Small Daisies for Bodice and Panels

Make several small daisies in white with yellow centers. The photo shows daisies on the bodice and lower side panels. Keep each flower flat and small.

Mini Daisy

1. With yellow yarn, work 5 sc in MR. Join with sl st. FO.
2. Join white yarn in any stitch.
3. Petal: Ch 3, sl st in second ch from hook, sc in next ch, sl st in same yellow stitch.
4. Repeat one petal in each yellow stitch for 5 petals total.
5. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

• Make 3 daisies for the bodice front.
• Make 2 daisies for the right cream panel.
• Make 2 daisies for the left cream panel.
• Make 1 extra daisy for the bag if desired.

Sew the bodice daisies in a loose triangle. Place one near the center chest and two lower near the waist. Sew panel daisies along the cream strips, alternating their height so they look naturally scattered.

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Small Pink and Lavender Flowers

The image includes many small pastel flowers around the basket, hair, side panels, shoes, hat, and bag. Make flowers in pink, lavender, yellow, and cream.

Five-Petal Flower

1. With flower center color, work 5 sc in MR. Join with sl st.
2. Change to petal color.
3. In first st: ch 2, 2 hdc, ch 2, sl st in same st.
4. Repeat in each of the remaining 4 sts.
5. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

• Make 4 lavender flowers.
• Make 4 pink flowers.
• Make 3 cream flowers.
• Make 2 yellow flowers.
• Make 2 tiny flowers for the sandals.
• Make 3 flowers for the hat band.

Leaves

Use mint green yarn for small leaves. The leaves are added around flowers on the bag, baskets, hat, and hair decorations.

1. Ch 5.
2. Starting in second ch from hook: sl st, sc, hdc, 3 sc in last ch.
3. Working on the opposite side of the chain: hdc, sc, sl st.
4. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

• Make at least 14 leaves.
• Use 4 for the bodice flowers.
• Use 4 for the bag.
• Use 3 for the basket flowers.
• Use 3 for the hair flowers.

Hair Cap

The doll has long charcoal gray hair with a rounded cap, thick bangs, and loose wavy side strands. The hair cap should cover the top and back of the head, ending near the lower back of the head.

1. With charcoal gray yarn, work 6 sc in MR. 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-R15: Sc in each st around. 54 sts.
11. R16: Sc 32, hdc 8, sc 14. 54 sts.
12. FO, leaving a long sewing tail.

Place the cap on the head so the front edge sits above the eyes with space for the bangs. Pin before sewing. Sew around the edge with tiny hidden stitches.

Bangs

The bangs are vertical, ribbed, and rounded at the lower ends. Make 7 bang strips in charcoal gray.

Center Bang Strip

1. Ch 13.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 12.
3. Ch 1, turn, BLO sc 12.
4. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Side Bang Strips

1. Make 2 strips with ch 12, then work 11 sc, ch 1, turn, BLO sc 11.
2. Make 2 strips with ch 10, then work 9 sc, ch 1, turn, BLO sc 9.
3. Make 2 strips with ch 8, then work 7 sc, ch 1, turn, BLO sc 7.

Sew the center bang at the middle forehead. Sew the two longest side bangs beside it, then the shorter strips toward the temples. Let the lower ends curve slightly inward.

Long Hair Strands

The hair falls past the shoulders and curls slightly at the ends. Each strand is crocheted as a ribbed strip. Make them in different lengths so the hair looks natural.

Long Back Strands

1. Make 8 strands: Ch 42, starting in second ch from hook, sc 41. Ch 1, turn, BLO sc 41. FO.
2. Make 6 strands: Ch 38, starting in second ch from hook, sc 37. Ch 1, turn, BLO sc 37. FO.
3. Make 4 strands: Ch 34, starting in second ch from hook, sc 33. Ch 1, turn, BLO sc 33. FO.

Curled Side Strands

1. Make 4 strands: Ch 36, work 2 sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. FO.
2. Make 4 strands: Ch 30, work 2 sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. FO.

Sew the straight ribbed strands to the back lower edge of the hair cap in two layers. Place the longest strands at the center back and slightly shorter strands at the sides. Sew curled strands near the side of the face and shoulders.

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Hair Flower Clusters

The doll has small pastel flower clusters near both sides of the head. Place them over the hair near the ears.

• For each side, use 1 cream flower, 1 lavender flower, 1 pink flower, and 2 mint leaves.
• Sew the flowers in a vertical cluster from temple to ear level.
• Angle the leaves outward so the cluster looks like a tiny garden spray.

Face Details

The face is sweet and simple. Use black embroidery thread for lashes and soft pink for the nose and cheeks.

1. Embroider a tiny horizontal nose between the eyes, centered about 2 rounds below the eyes.
2. Make 3 short pink stitches in the same place to create a soft oval nose.
3. For each eye, embroider 2 small lashes at the outer corner.
4. Add a tiny black stitch above each eye if you want the soft eyelid look.
5. Add blush to both cheeks with pink thread or powder, keeping it very light.

Sandals

The shoes are small cream sandals with mint straps and tiny pastel flowers on the front. They sit directly over the skin-colored feet.

Cream Sole Overlay

Make 2 sole overlays.

1. With cream yarn, ch 7.
2. R1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch. Work on opposite side: sc 4, inc in last ch. 14 sts.
3. R2: Inc, sc 4, inc 3, sc 4, inc 2. 20 sts.
4. FO, leaving a long tail.

Sew one sole overlay to the bottom and front edge of each foot. Keep it flat and centered.

Mint Front Strap

1. Join mint yarn to one side of the foot near the toes.
2. Ch 7 across the top of the foot.
3. Sl st to the opposite side of the foot.
4. Turn, work 7 sc back across the chain.
5. FO and secure both ends.

Mint Ankle Strap

1. Join mint yarn at the outer ankle.
2. Ch 13 around the ankle.
3. Sl st to the starting side.
4. FO and sew the strap so it sits just above the foot.

Sew one tiny flower to the outside front of each sandal. Add one mint leaf under each flower if there is space.

Crossbody Bag

The doll carries a small mint square bag with a long diagonal strap. It hangs from the shoulder across the body to the opposite hip. The front has tiny flowers and leaves.

Bag Body

1. With mint yarn, ch 9.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 8. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 2-R8: Sc in each st across. 8 sts.
4. Row 9: BLO sc in each st across. 8 sts.
5. Row 10-R16: Sc in each st across. 8 sts.
6. FO, leaving a long tail.

Fold the rectangle at the BLO row so it forms a small flap. Sew the side seams from the bottom to Row 8. Leave the flap loose over the front.

Bag Flap Trim

1. Join pale cream yarn at one lower corner of the flap.
2. Sc evenly around the flap edge, placing 3 sc at each bottom corner.
3. FO and weave in the tail.

Bag Strap

1. With mint yarn, ch 68.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st in each ch across. 67 sl sts.
3. FO, leaving tails at both ends.

Sew one strap end to the left top corner of the bag and the other end to the right top corner. Place the strap over the doll from the left shoulder to the right hip, or reverse it if it sits better with the arm position.

Bag Flowers

• Sew 1 white daisy near the center of the flap.
• Sew 1 pink flower near the lower left front.
• Sew 1 lavender flower near the lower right front.
• Add 2 or 3 mint leaves around the flowers.

Garden Basket

The doll holds a small tan basket in one hand. The basket is rounded with a curved handle and filled with little flowers and leaves.

Basket Body

1. With tan yarn, work 6 sc in MR. 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: BLO sc in each st around. 24 sts.
6. R6-R10: Sc in each st around. 24 sts.
7. R11: Sc 2, dec, repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
8. R12: Sl st in each st around. FO.

Stuff the basket very lightly or leave it hollow. Flatten the base slightly so it rests naturally beside the doll.

Basket Handle

1. With tan yarn, ch 28.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 27.
3. Ch 1, turn, sc 27 again.
4. FO, leaving tails at both ends.

Sew the handle to opposite sides of the basket at R10. If using wire, insert it inside the handle before sewing the second side closed.

Basket Flowers

• Sew 1 pink flower to the front right of the basket.
• Sew 1 white flower to the front left.
• Sew 1 lavender flower near the rim.
• Add 3 mint leaves tucked between the flowers.
• Sew the basket handle lightly to the doll hand so it stays in place.

Extra Small Hanging Basket

The image also includes a tiny side basket accessory in the garden scene. This can be made as a removable prop or attached near the doll display.

1. With tan yarn, work 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. R2: Inc in each st around. 10 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat 5 times. 15 sts.
4. R4: BLO sc in each st around. 15 sts.
5. R5-R8: Sc in each st around. 15 sts.
6. R9: Sl st around. FO.
7. Handle: Ch 22, sc back across 21 sts, sew to both sides.

Decorate this tiny basket with one lavender flower, one pink flower, and two mint leaves.

Wide Garden Hat

The wide hat is one of the most noticeable accessories. It has a flat round crown, broad brim, pastel rings in lilac, cream, and mint, plus a flower band with ribbon ties.

Hat Crown

1. With lilac yarn, work 6 sc in MR. 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: BLO sc in each st around. 42 sts.
9. R9-R12: Sc in each st around. 42 sts.

Hat Brim

1. R13: FLO sc 6, inc, repeat 6 times. 48 sts.
2. R14: Change to cream, sc 7, inc, repeat 6 times. 54 sts.
3. R15: Change to mint, sc 8, inc, repeat 6 times. 60 sts.
4. R16: Change to lilac, sc 9, inc, repeat 6 times. 66 sts.
5. R17: Change to cream, sc 10, inc, repeat 6 times. 72 sts.
6. R18: Change to mint, sc 11, inc, repeat 6 times. 78 sts.
7. R19: Change to cream, sc in each st around. 78 sts.
8. R20: Sl st in each st around for a neat edge. FO.

Block the brim flat. If needed, place a thin plastic circle or stiff felt under the brim and sew it invisibly between R17 and R20.

Hat Band

1. With cream yarn, ch 48.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 47.
3. FO, leaving a long tail.

Wrap the band around the lower crown and sew it in place. Place the seam at the back.

Hat Ribbon Ties

1. With lilac yarn, ch 22. FO.
2. Make a second tie the same way.
3. Sew both ties near the side of the hat band.
4. Tie them into a small bow or let them hang under the flowers.

Hat Flowers

Sew 3 small flowers to the hat band near one side of the brim. Use one pink flower, one lavender flower, and one cream flower. Add 2 tiny mint leaves behind them.

Loose Ground Flowers

For a display like the image, make several loose flowers to place around the doll. These are optional, but they help complete the garden look.

• Make 2 white daisies with yellow centers.
• Make 2 lavender five-petal flowers.
• Make 2 pink five-petal flowers.
• Make 1 yellow-centered cream flower.
• Make 6 loose mint leaves.

These flowers can be sewn onto a display mat, placed around the doll for photos, or lightly attached to the basket and side panels.

Optional Mossy Display Base

The photo shows the doll resting on a mossy garden surface. You can crochet a simple green display mat if you want a similar handmade base.

1. With olive green yarn, ch 36.
2. Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and across. 35 sc.
3. Row 2-R30: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 35 sc.
4. Border R1: Sc evenly around all four sides, placing 3 sc in each corner.
5. Border R2: Ch 3, sl st in next st, repeat around for a mossy edge.
6. FO and weave in ends.

Brush the surface lightly with a pet brush if using fuzzy yarn. Do not brush the doll itself unless the yarn is intended for brushing.

Detailed Clothing Placement

To match the image closely, keep the romper fitted at the chest and roomier at the lower body. The lilac pants should look straight from hip to cuff. The cream side panels should appear like decorative vertical garden strips, not loose apron pieces.

• The waist ruffle should sit horizontally and cover the join between bodice and pants.
• The shoulder ruffles should angle outward like little sleeves.
• The mint strap should cross clearly over the chest and connect to the bag.
• The bag should rest against the right hip area.
• The basket should hang from one hand near knee height.
• The hat can be displayed beside the doll or gently tacked to the hair.

Flower Placement Map

Use this placement guide to keep the final doll balanced and close to the reference image.

• Bodice: 3 white daisies with yellow centers.
• Left hair side: 1 cream flower, 1 pink flower, 1 lavender flower, 2 leaves.
• Right hair side: 1 cream flower, 1 lavender flower, 1 pale yellow flower, 2 leaves.
• Bag: 1 white daisy, 1 pink flower, 1 lavender flower, 3 leaves.
• Basket: 1 pink flower, 1 white flower, 1 lavender flower, 3 leaves.
• Hat: 3 small flowers, 2 leaves, and a lilac tie.
• Sandals: 1 small flower on each shoe.
• Pant panels: 2 daisies on each cream side panel.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

1. Check that the head is straight above the neck. Add extra neck stitches if the head tilts forward.
2. Sew the arms securely at shoulder height, with the hands pointing slightly inward.
3. Attach the bodice panel, waist ruffle, sleeve ruffles, and side panels before sewing on many flowers.
4. Sew the hair cap first, then bangs, then long strands, then side curls.
5. Add the eye lashes after the hair is finished so the face remains balanced.
6. Place the bag strap across the body and tack it at the shoulder and hip.
7. Sew the basket handle lightly to one hand.
8. Add the hat as a removable prop or sew it gently to the side of the head.

For the face, keep all embroidery small and gentle. The nose should be centered between the eyes. The cheeks should be soft, not bright. The lashes should angle outward so the doll keeps the sweet handmade expression shown in the image.

Care Notes

• Spot clean the doll with cool water and mild soap.
• Do not machine wash if you used safety eyes, wire, cardboard, or blush powder.
• Let the doll air dry flat on a towel.
• Reshape the hat brim and ruffles while damp.
• Keep the doll away from strong sunlight to protect pastel colors.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Head is round, smooth, and firmly stuffed.
• Eyes are even and lashes match on both sides.
• Bangs sit centered over the forehead.
• Long gray hair is full on both sides.
• Romper waist ruffle covers the color change line.
• Cream side panels are straight and even.
• Pant cuffs have visible layered ruffles.
• Sandals have mint straps and small flowers.
• Bag strap crosses the body neatly.
• Basket and hat flowers are securely sewn.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

To preserve the shape, clean the doll gently and avoid soaking the head or hair. Use a damp cloth to dab stained areas, then press with a dry towel. Do not twist the doll, because twisting can bend the neck and pull the hair strands out of place.

Store the doll in a dry place with the hat brim flat. If the ruffles become flattened, lift them gently with your fingers and steam from a safe distance. Do not press the iron directly onto the crochet fabric.

If the doll is used for display, place tissue paper under the hair and around the basket to prevent crushing. For long-term storage, wrap the doll in acid-free tissue and keep it in a breathable cotton bag.

Finishing Thought

Your pastel flower garden doll is complete when all the small garden details feel balanced: soft gray hair, gentle peach face, lilac romper, cream ruffles, mint accessories, tiny flowers, woven basket, and wide pastel hat. The beauty of this design comes from patient finishing and careful placement of every small detail.