Knitting Tutorial: Strawberry Patch Basset Hound – Free Knitting Pattern

This sweet knitted Strawberry Patch Basset Hound has a soft cream-and-caramel face, long floppy brown ears, glossy puppy eyes, a black rounded nose, and a cheerful garden outfit. The doll wears striped yellow-green sleeves, pastel patchwork overalls covered with strawberries, flowers, and ladybugs, plus little sandals with cherry details. A tiny bee, loose strawberries, a woven-style basket, and an embroidered garden hat complete the sunny strawberry patch scene.

 

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Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US English knitting terms and is designed to create a detailed display-style knitted plush inspired by the image. The finished dog has a large rounded head, short plush body, oversized droopy ears, soft oval paws, pastel overalls, embroidered garden motifs, and several small accessories.

The main toy is worked mostly in the round for a smooth amigurumi-style knitted finish. Smaller flat pieces, such as the ears, overall patches, flower petals, and basket cloth, are worked flat and sewn on carefully. The instructions use specific stitch counts so the shaping stays controlled and close to the photographed proportions.

Finished Size

• Main basset hound: About 13 inches tall from feet to top of head.
• Head width: About 4.5 inches across the cheeks after stuffing.
• Ear length: About 5 inches from top seam to rounded tip.
• Basket: About 2.25 inches wide and 1.5 inches tall, not including handle.
• Hat: About 4 inches across the brim.
• Bee: About 1.25 inches long.

Skill Level

Intermediate. A confident beginner can follow the base body if they are comfortable knitting in the round, increasing, decreasing, seaming, and embroidering. The outfit and accessories require neat finishing, color changes, duplicate stitch, and careful placement.

Materials

• Sport weight or fine DK yarn in cream, warm caramel brown, dark brown, yellow, light green, medium green, sky blue, pastel pink, pale yellow, red, white, lavender, black, tan, and small scraps of orange.
• US size 2 needles, 2.75 mm, double-pointed needles or circular needles for magic loop.
• US size 1 needles, 2.25 mm, for firm small accessories and embroidered patch pieces.
• Polyester fiberfill stuffing.
• Two 14 mm glossy black safety eyes or black sew-on toy eyes.
• One 18 mm black safety nose or a shaped black felt nose sewn securely.
• Tapestry needle.
• Stitch markers.
• Scrap yarn for holding stitches.
• Four tiny tan buttons, about 6 mm, for overall straps and sandal details.
• Black embroidery thread for mouth, ladybug lines, and bee details.
• Optional: pink blush powder or fabric-safe pastel for cheeks.

Gauge

For the plush body, use a tight gauge so stuffing does not show through. In stockinette worked in the round with US size 2 needles, aim for 7 stitches and 10 rounds per inch. For accessories, use US size 1 needles and aim for 8 stitches and 11 rows per inch.

If your stitches are loose, move down one needle size. The puppy should feel firm but still soft. A dense fabric also helps the face hold its rounded muzzle and deep basset hound expression.

Abbreviations

• CO: Cast on.
• BO: Bind off.
• K: Knit.
• P: Purl.
• St/sts: Stitch/stitches.
• Rnd/rnds: Round/rounds.
• RS: Right side.
• WS: Wrong side.
• Kfb: Knit into front and back of the same stitch.
• K2tog: Knit 2 stitches together.
• SSK: Slip, slip, knit slipped stitches together.
• St st: Stockinette stitch.
• G st: Garter stitch, knit every row when worked flat.
• I-cord: A narrow knitted cord worked over a few stitches.

Construction Notes

The puppy is built from separate knitted pieces, then joined to create the exact layered look. The head is cream with brown side patches, a cream center blaze, rounded cheeks, and a protruding muzzle. The ears are long, flat, caramel brown ovals sewn high on the sides of the head and angled downward.

The body underneath is simple and cream, but most of it is covered by the garden overalls. The overalls are made from a central pants piece and sewn-on color patches. The sleeves are striped yellow and green. Motifs are embroidered after the overalls are attached so the flowers, strawberries, and ladybugs sit naturally on the fabric.

Main Head

Work the head in cream yarn in the round. The shape should be round at the forehead, full through the cheeks, and slightly tapered at the neck. Stuff firmly as you go, especially at the cheeks and forehead.

1. CO 8 sts using cream. Divide across needles and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts. 8 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st. 16 sts.
4. Rnd 3: K all sts.
5. Rnd 4: Repeat K1, kfb around. 24 sts.
6. Rnd 5: K all sts.
7. Rnd 6: Repeat K2, kfb around. 32 sts.
8. Rnd 7: K all sts.
9. Rnd 8: Repeat K3, kfb around. 40 sts.
10. Rnd 9: K all sts.
11. Rnd 10: Repeat K4, kfb around. 48 sts.
12. Rnd 11: K all sts.
13. Rnd 12: Repeat K5, kfb around. 56 sts.
14. Rnds 13-22: K all sts for 10 rnds.
15. Rnd 23: K18, kfb, K18, kfb, K18. 58 sts.
16. Rnds 24-27: K all sts.
17. Rnd 28: K8, k2tog, K38, ssk, K8. 56 sts.
18. Rnd 29: K all sts.
19. Rnd 30: Repeat K5, k2tog around. 48 sts.
20. Rnd 31: K all sts.
21. Rnd 32: Repeat K4, k2tog around. 40 sts.
22. Rnd 33: K all sts.
23. Rnd 34: Repeat K3, k2tog around. 32 sts.
24. Rnd 35: K all sts.
25. Rnd 36: Repeat K2, k2tog around. 24 sts.
26. Pause and stuff the head firmly. Shape the cheek area with extra stuffing.
27. Rnd 37: Repeat K1, k2tog around. 16 sts.
28. Rnd 38: K2tog around. 8 sts.
29. Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull tight, and secure.

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Brown Face Patches

The basset hound has warm brown side patches that frame both eyes while leaving a wide cream blaze down the center of the forehead and muzzle. Make two mirror-image patches.

Right Face Patch

1. CO 8 sts with caramel brown on US size 1 needles.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: P all sts.
4. Row 3: K1, kfb, K4, kfb, K1. 10 sts.
5. Row 4: P all sts.
6. Row 5: K2, kfb, K4, kfb, K2. 12 sts.
7. Rows 6-12: Work in stockinette, beginning with a purl row.
8. Row 13: K2, ssk, K4, k2tog, K2. 10 sts.
9. Row 14: P all sts.
10. Row 15: K1, ssk, K4, k2tog, K1. 8 sts.
11. Row 16: P all sts.
12. BO all sts, leaving a long sewing tail.

Left Face Patch

Work the same as the right patch. When sewing, rotate the shaping so both patches curve toward the center blaze. Pin each patch beside the cream center stripe, beginning above the eye and extending down beside the muzzle.

Sew the patches with tiny whipstitches. The lower inner edges should curve gently around the muzzle area. Keep the center cream blaze about 1 inch wide at the forehead and slightly narrower between the eyes.

Raised Muzzle

The muzzle is cream, oval, and protruding. It sits low on the face, directly under the eyes, with a soft split between the two jowls. Knit it separately and sew it on after the eyes are placed.

1. CO 8 sts with cream and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st. 16 sts.
4. Rnd 3: K all sts.
5. Rnd 4: Repeat K1, kfb around. 24 sts.
6. Rnds 5-8: K all sts.
7. Rnd 9: K6, kfb, K10, kfb, K6. 26 sts.
8. Rnds 10-11: K all sts.
9. Rnd 12: K6, k2tog, K10, ssk, K6. 24 sts.
10. Rnd 13: Repeat K2, k2tog around. 18 sts.
11. Rnd 14: Repeat K1, k2tog around. 12 sts.
12. Lightly stuff the muzzle. Do not overstuff the edge because it must sew smoothly to the face.
13. Cut yarn and draw through remaining sts. Flatten the back slightly.

Position the muzzle so the top edge sits just below the eyes. Sew around the oval edge. Add a vertical indentation by stitching from the center bottom of the nose area down to the lower muzzle twice, pulling gently.

Eye Placement and Eye Rims

The image shows large glossy eyes with soft cream and brown framing. Place the eyes before final muzzle embroidery. The eyes should look slightly sad and soulful, which is important for the basset hound expression.

• Place the first eye between rounds 20 and 21 of the head, about 7 sts from the center blaze.
• Place the second eye symmetrically on the other side, leaving about 14 sts between the inner eye edges.
• Angle the eyes very slightly downward toward the center for a gentle puppy look.
• Secure safety eyes firmly or sew black button-style eyes through the head with strong thread.

For each eye rim, CO 18 sts with cream on US size 1 needles. Work 2 rows in garter stitch. BO loosely. Wrap the small strip around the lower outside edge of the eye and sew it down in a crescent shape. Repeat with brown if you want the darker upper eyelid shadow visible beside the face patches.

Nose and Mouth

The nose should be large, shiny, and rounded black. Use a safety nose if possible. If using knitted shaping, follow this small oval nose pattern.

1. CO 6 sts with black yarn.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: P all sts.
4. Row 3: Kfb, K4, kfb. 8 sts.
5. Row 4: P all sts.
6. Row 5: K all sts.
7. Row 6: P all sts.
8. Row 7: SSK, K4, k2tog. 6 sts.
9. BO all sts.

Stuff the knitted nose with a tiny pinch of fiberfill and sew it to the top center of the muzzle. Use black embroidery thread to stitch one vertical line down from the nose, then split into a small upside-down Y shape. Keep the mouth subtle and slightly serious.

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Long Floppy Ears

The ears are one of the most important features. They are long, caramel brown, soft, and rounded, hanging from the side of the head down past the shoulders. Make two identical ears.

1. CO 10 sts with caramel brown using US size 2 needles.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: P all sts.
4. Row 3: K1, kfb, K6, kfb, K1. 12 sts.
5. Row 4: P all sts.
6. Row 5: K1, kfb, K8, kfb, K1. 14 sts.
7. Row 6: P all sts.
8. Row 7: K2, kfb, K8, kfb, K2. 16 sts.
9. Rows 8-36: Work in stockinette stitch, keeping the edges neat.
10. Row 37: K2, ssk, K8, k2tog, K2. 14 sts.
11. Row 38: P all sts.
12. Row 39: K2, ssk, K6, k2tog, K2. 12 sts.
13. Row 40: P all sts.
14. Row 41: K1, ssk, K6, k2tog, K1. 10 sts.
15. Row 42: P all sts.
16. Row 43: K1, ssk, K4, k2tog, K1. 8 sts.
17. Row 44: P all sts.
18. Row 45: SSK, K4, k2tog. 6 sts.
19. BO all sts, leaving a long tail.

To make the ears thicker like the image, knit a second matching piece for each ear or cut a felt lining in a close brown shade. Sew around the edge, leaving the top open if using two knitted layers. Lightly steam flat, but do not stretch.

Attach each ear at the side of the head from round 15 to round 23. The top edge should curve slightly backward. Sew firmly across the top and add a few hidden stitches down the inner edge so the ears hang naturally beside the cheeks.

Body

The body is short and rounded under the overalls. Use cream yarn. The lower body should be slightly wider to support the pants and make the puppy sit upright.

1. CO 10 sts with cream and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st. 20 sts.
4. Rnd 3: K all sts.
5. Rnd 4: Repeat K1, kfb around. 30 sts.
6. Rnd 5: K all sts.
7. Rnd 6: Repeat K2, kfb around. 40 sts.
8. Rnds 7-16: K all sts.
9. Rnd 17: Repeat K8, k2tog around. 36 sts.
10. Rnds 18-23: K all sts.
11. Rnd 24: Repeat K4, k2tog around. 30 sts.
12. Rnd 25: K all sts.
13. Rnd 26: Repeat K3, k2tog around. 24 sts.
14. Stuff firmly, making the bottom rounded and the neck stable.
15. Rnd 27: Repeat K2, k2tog around. 18 sts.
16. BO, leaving a long tail for sewing to the head.

Sew the body to the underside of the head. The neck should sit slightly forward so the puppy has a gentle downward-looking expression. Reinforce with several rounds of stitching because the head is larger than the body.

Arms

The arms are cream and short, with rounded paws. They emerge from under the striped sleeves and curve gently downward.

1. CO 8 sts with cream and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st. 16 sts.
4. Rnds 3-6: K all sts.
5. Rnd 7: Repeat K2, k2tog around. 12 sts.
6. Rnds 8-18: K all sts.
7. Stuff the paw firmly and the upper arm lightly.
8. Rnd 19: K2tog around. 6 sts.
9. Cut yarn, pull through sts, and secure.

Make two arms. Sew them to the sides of the body at a slight downward angle. The right arm should sit close to the basket handle. The left arm should hang freely beside the body.

Legs and Feet

The feet are cream, rounded, and visible inside the sandals. The legs are mostly hidden by the overall pants, so make them sturdy but not too long.

1. CO 8 sts with cream and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st. 16 sts.
4. Rnd 3: K all sts.
5. Rnd 4: K4, kfb four times, K8. 20 sts.
6. Rnds 5-8: K all sts.
7. Rnd 9: K4, k2tog four times, K8. 16 sts.
8. Rnds 10-18: K all sts.
9. Stuff the foot firmly and the leg moderately.
10. Rnd 19: K2tog around. 8 sts.
11. Cut yarn and close.

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Make two legs. Sew them to the lower body with the feet pointing forward. Leave a small gap between the legs so the split of the overalls can sit clearly in the center.

Striped Garden Shirt

The shirt has soft horizontal stripes in yellow and green. It shows at the chest, sleeves, and neckline above the overalls. Work the torso shirt as a short fitted tube.

1. CO 40 sts with light green and join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-3: K1, P1 rib around.
3. Change to yellow. Rnds 4-5: K all sts.
4. Change to light green. Rnds 6-7: K all sts.
5. Change to yellow. Rnds 8-9: K all sts.
6. Change to light green. Rnds 10-11: K all sts.
7. Change to yellow. Rnds 12-13: K all sts.
8. Change to medium green. Rnds 14-16: K1, P1 rib around.
9. BO loosely.

Slide the shirt tube over the body before attaching the head if possible. If the head is already attached, seam the shirt at the back instead. The ribbed green neckline should sit just under the muzzle.

Short Sleeves

Make two sleeves. They are small striped tubes that sit over the cream arms.

1. CO 18 sts with light green and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts.
3. Rnd 2: P all sts for a small rolled edge.
4. Rnds 3-4: Change to yellow and K all sts.
5. Rnds 5-6: Change to light green and K all sts.
6. Rnds 7-8: Change to yellow and K all sts.
7. Rnds 9-10: Change to medium green and K all sts.
8. BO loosely.

Slip each sleeve onto an arm before sewing the arm in place. Tack the upper sleeve edge to the shoulder area with matching thread so it does not slide down.

Patchwork Overalls

The overalls are the brightest feature of the design. They have two pant legs, a bib, shoulder straps, and colorful square patches in blue, pink, yellow, green, and cream. Knit the base first, then add individual patches and embroidery.

Left Pant Leg

1. CO 22 sts with pastel green and join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-3: K1, P1 rib.
3. Rnds 4-9: K all sts.
4. Change to pale yellow. Rnds 10-15: K all sts.
5. Place sts on hold.

Right Pant Leg

1. CO 22 sts with pastel blue and join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-3: K1, P1 rib.
3. Rnds 4-9: K all sts.
4. Change to pastel pink. Rnds 10-15: K all sts.
5. Do not break yarn.

Join the Pants

1. K22 sts from right leg.
2. CO 2 sts for center front gap.
3. K22 sts from left leg.
4. CO 2 sts for center back gap. 48 sts total.
5. Rnds 1-8: K all sts, changing patch colors in blocks of about 12 sts if desired.
6. Rnd 9: Repeat K10, k2tog around. 44 sts.
7. Rnds 10-13: K all sts.
8. Rnd 14: Repeat K9, k2tog around. 40 sts.
9. Rnds 15-18: K all sts.
10. BO the back 22 sts. Keep front 18 sts live for the bib.

Front Bib

1. Work across the front 18 sts in pastel pink.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: P all sts.
4. Rows 3-10: Continue stockinette.
5. Row 11: K1, ssk, K12, k2tog, K1. 16 sts.
6. Row 12: P all sts.
7. Row 13: K all sts.
8. Row 14: P all sts.
9. BO all sts.

Put the overalls on the body. Seam the center back neatly. The pants should stop just above the sandals. Tack the waist to the shirt using tiny hidden stitches so the garment stays in place.

Shoulder Straps

1. CO 5 sts with sky blue for one strap.
2. Work 26 rows in garter stitch.
3. BO all sts.
4. Repeat for the second strap.

Sew each strap from the back waist, over the shoulder, to the top of the bib. Add a tiny tan button at each front strap end. The straps should angle outward like the image, not sit straight up and down.

Patchwork Squares

Make small knitted squares and sew them onto the overalls to create the patchwork garden look. Use US size 1 needles so the patches stay thin and tidy.

• Pink flower patch: CO 9 sts with pastel pink, work 10 rows in stockinette, BO.
• Blue ladybug patch: CO 10 sts with sky blue, work 10 rows in stockinette, BO.
• Cream strawberry patch: CO 10 sts with cream, work 10 rows in stockinette, BO.
• Green lower patch: CO 10 sts with light green, work 12 rows in stockinette, BO.
• Yellow side patch: CO 8 sts with pale yellow, work 10 rows in stockinette, BO.
• Small pink lower patch: CO 8 sts with pastel pink, work 9 rows in stockinette, BO.

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Sew the patches to the overalls as shown in the image. Place the large blue patch on the upper right bib area, the pink flower patch on the upper left, the cream strawberry patch on the right thigh, the green patch on the left leg, and the yellow and pink patches near the lower edges.

Embroidered Strawberry Motifs

Use red yarn or embroidery thread for strawberries. Use green for leaves and tiny white or yellow dots for seeds. Keep each strawberry small, about 4 to 6 stitches tall.

1. Bring red yarn up at the top of the strawberry area.
2. Make two angled satin stitches outward to create the top width.
3. Add two longer stitches down toward a point for the berry shape.
4. Fill the center with one vertical red stitch if needed.
5. Use green to stitch three tiny leaves at the top.
6. Add two tiny yellow or white seed stitches on each berry.

Add one larger strawberry on the floor beside the dog, several small strawberries on the cream patch, and tiny berries scattered on the pink and blue lower patches. Place them unevenly for a handmade garden feel.

Ladybug Motifs

The overalls show red ladybugs with black heads and center lines. Add one larger ladybug on the blue bib patch and one on a lower patch.

1. Use red yarn to make a small oval with 5 horizontal satin stitches.
2. Use black thread to stitch a small head at the top.
3. Stitch one black vertical line down the center.
4. Add two or three small black spots on each side.
5. For antennae, make two tiny black straight stitches from the head.

Flower Motifs on the Overalls

The image includes small daisy-like flowers and pink blossoms. These are embroidered after the patchwork squares are attached so they sit cleanly on top.

• White daisy: Make five white lazy daisy stitches around one yellow knot.
• Pink flower: Make five pink straight stitches around a yellow center.
• Stem: Use green backstitch for a short curved stem.
• Leaves: Add two tiny green straight stitches beside each stem.

Place one white daisy on the pink bib patch, one pink flower near the chest, and a few small stems near the lower legs. Keep the motifs small so the overalls still look knitted, not overloaded.

Sandals

The puppy wears tan sandals with pale soles and cherry decorations. Make two sandal soles and two straps.

Sandal Sole

1. CO 8 sts with tan yarn.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: P all sts.
4. Row 3: Kfb, K6, kfb. 10 sts.
5. Rows 4-10: Work in stockinette.
6. Row 11: SSK, K6, k2tog. 8 sts.
7. Row 12: P all sts.
8. BO all sts.

Sandal Edge and Strap

1. With pale yellow, pick up and knit 24 sts around the sole edge.
2. K one round if working on double-pointed needles, or knit one row if working flat.
3. BO loosely.
4. For the top strap, CO 5 sts with tan and work 10 rows in garter stitch.
5. BO and sew across the front of the foot.

Sew each sandal to the bottom of a cream foot. Add a tiny button or stitched knot at the outer side if desired. The toes should remain visible above the sandal strap.

Cherry Decorations for Sandals

1. For each cherry, CO 4 sts with red.
2. Work 2 rows in stockinette.
3. Cut yarn, thread through sts, pull tight into a tiny ball, and secure.
4. Make four cherries total.
5. Use green embroidery thread to stitch two leaves above each pair.

Sew one cherry pair onto each sandal strap, centered near the front. This detail should be bright and visible, matching the playful fruit theme of the image.

Head Daisy Decoration

The puppy has a small white flower near one ear. Make a daisy with separate petals and a yellow center.

White Petals

1. CO 3 sts with white.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: P all sts.
4. Row 3: Kfb, K1, kfb. 5 sts.
5. Row 4: P all sts.
6. Row 5: SSK, K1, k2tog. 3 sts.
7. BO all sts.
8. Make seven petals.

Yellow Center

1. CO 6 sts with yellow.
2. Kfb in every st. 12 sts.
3. K one round.
4. K2tog around. 6 sts.
5. Cut yarn, draw through, and flatten into a small button shape.

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Arrange the seven white petals around the yellow center and sew together. Add two small green leaves using 4-st I-cord or embroidered leaf stitches. Sew the flower above the left ear near the top of the head.

Garden Hat

The hat in the image sits beside the puppy. It has a cream crown, a rolled brim, and small embroidered flowers around the lower crown. Knit it separately as a removable prop.

Hat Crown

1. CO 8 sts with cream and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st. 16 sts.
4. Rnd 3: K all sts.
5. Rnd 4: Repeat K1, kfb around. 24 sts.
6. Rnd 5: K all sts.
7. Rnd 6: Repeat K2, kfb around. 32 sts.
8. Rnd 7: K all sts.
9. Rnd 8: Repeat K3, kfb around. 40 sts.
10. Rnds 9-16: K all sts.
11. Rnd 17: P all sts to create a brim fold line.

Hat Brim

1. Rnd 18: Repeat K4, kfb around. 48 sts.
2. Rnd 19: K all sts.
3. Rnd 20: Repeat K5, kfb around. 56 sts.
4. Rnds 21-24: K all sts.
5. Rnd 25: P all sts.
6. Rnd 26: K all sts.
7. BO loosely.

Shape the crown gently over your fingers. The brim should curve slightly upward at the outer edge. Use yellow yarn to embroider a soft band around the lower crown, then add tiny flowers in pink, lavender, yellow, red, and blue.

Flower Embroidery for Hat

• Use green backstitch for short stems around the hat band.
• Use yellow French knots or small straight stitches for flower centers.
• Use pink, lavender, red, and blue straight stitches for petals.
• Keep each flower about 4 stitches wide.
• Space the flowers unevenly for a natural garden look.

Woven-Style Basket

The basket is tan and rounded with a sturdy handle. It holds small knitted garden items and a red gingham-style cloth. Knit it in tan using garter stitch and slip-stitch texture.

Basket Base

1. CO 8 sts with tan on US size 1 needles.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: K all sts.
4. Row 3: Kfb, K6, kfb. 10 sts.
5. Rows 4-8: K all sts.
6. Row 9: Kfb, K8, kfb. 12 sts.
7. Rows 10-14: K all sts.
8. Row 15: SSK, K8, k2tog. 10 sts.
9. Rows 16-18: K all sts.
10. Row 19: SSK, K6, k2tog. 8 sts.
11. BO all sts.

Basket Sides

1. CO 32 sts with tan.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: K all sts.
4. Row 3: K2, slip 1 purlwise, repeat to last 2 sts, K2.
5. Row 4: K all sts.
6. Rows 5-16: Repeat rows 3 and 4 six more times.
7. BO all sts.

Sew the side strip around the basket base. Overlap the back edges by 2 stitches and stitch firmly. The slip-stitch texture creates a woven look similar to the basket in the image.

Basket Handle

1. CO 4 sts with tan.
2. Work I-cord for 42 rows.
3. BO and weave in ends.
4. Sew one end to each side of the basket, bending the handle into a tall arch.

Use several secure stitches at each handle base. The basket should be strong enough to rest against the puppy’s arm without collapsing.

Basket Cloth

The basket cloth is white with a red checked corner. Knit a small white square, then embroider the checks.

1. CO 12 sts with white.
2. Rows 1-12: K all sts.
3. BO all sts.
4. Using red thread, embroider vertical lines every 3 stitches.
5. Embroider horizontal lines every 3 ridges to create a gingham effect.
6. Fold one corner over the basket edge and tack it in place.

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Mini Basket Fillers

The basket holds small rounded shapes that resemble garden treats. Make a few tiny knitted balls in cream, yellow, orange, and brown.

1. CO 6 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: Kfb in every st. 12 sts.
3. Rnds 2-4: K all sts.
4. Rnd 5: K2tog around. 6 sts.
5. Stuff lightly, close, and secure.

Make three or four fillers. Sew them into the basket so they stay visible above the rim. Use different colors for a full, cheerful harvest look.

Tiny Knitted Bee

The bee sits beside the puppy. It has black and yellow stripes, a rounded body, and small white wings.

Bee Body

1. CO 8 sts with black and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st. 16 sts.
4. Rnd 3: Change to yellow and K all sts.
5. Rnd 4: K all sts.
6. Rnd 5: Change to black and K all sts.
7. Rnd 6: K all sts.
8. Rnd 7: Change to yellow and K all sts.
9. Rnd 8: K all sts.
10. Rnd 9: Change to black and repeat K2, k2tog around. 12 sts.
11. Rnd 10: K2tog around. 6 sts.
12. Stuff lightly, close, and secure.

Bee Wings

1. CO 5 sts with white.
2. Rows 1-4: Work in garter stitch.
3. Row 5: SSK, K1, k2tog. 3 sts.
4. BO all sts.
5. Make two wings and sew them to the top of the bee.

Add two tiny black antennae with embroidery thread. Place the bee near the puppy’s foot for the same garden scene effect.

Loose Strawberries

Make two or three loose strawberries to place beside the dog. They should be plump, red, and slightly heart-shaped.

1. CO 6 sts with red and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st. 12 sts.
4. Rnd 3: K all sts.
5. Rnd 4: Repeat K1, kfb around. 18 sts.
6. Rnds 5-7: K all sts.
7. Rnd 8: Repeat K1, k2tog around. 12 sts.
8. Stuff firmly.
9. Rnd 9: K2tog around. 6 sts.
10. Close tightly and shape the bottom to a gentle point.

Use green yarn to stitch five small leaves at the top. Add tiny white or yellow seed stitches across the berry surface. Make one larger berry and one smaller berry to match the scattered props in the photo.

Facial Shaping

Facial shaping gives the dog its gentle basset hound expression. Use a long needle and strong cream thread. Insert the needle at the back of the head, come out beside one eye, go back in near the lower eye edge, and pull gently.

Repeat for the second eye. Do not pull too tightly. The goal is a soft eye socket, not a deep wrinkle. Add one shaping stitch from the center top of the muzzle to the lower center to create the split between the jowls.

Attaching the Outfit and Accessories

Place all clothing before sewing final decorative motifs. The shirt goes on first, then the overalls, then straps, buttons, and embroidery. The arms should look like they come out from the striped sleeves, not from under the overalls.

1. Slide or seam the striped shirt onto the body.
2. Sew the sleeves around the upper arms.
3. Attach the arms to the body at rounds 20-22.
4. Put the overalls over the lower body and legs.
5. Close the back seam with matching yarn.
6. Sew the bib flat against the front chest.
7. Attach straps from back waist to front bib.
8. Sew buttons over the strap ends.
9. Add patch squares and all embroidery.
10. Attach sandals after the legs are in their final position.

Exact Placement Guide

• Head: Sew centered over the body, tilted slightly forward.
• Ears: Attach high on the side head, beginning slightly behind the eyes.
• Eyes: Set wide apart and low enough to give a puppy-like gaze.
• Muzzle: Center below eyes, touching the lower inner corners visually.
• Flower hair clip: Sew near the left top ear seam.
• Basket: Place beside the right paw with handle leaning toward the arm.
• Hat: Display beside the puppy, brim facing outward.
• Bee and strawberries: Arrange near the feet for a garden scene.

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Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check that the head is secure and the ears hang evenly. The face patches should frame the eyes without covering the cream blaze. The muzzle must be centered, softly stuffed, and slightly protruding.

Use black embroidery thread to refine the mouth. Add a short vertical line below the nose, then two small downward curves. Keep the expression calm and tender. Add a few light brown embroidery stitches beside the eyes if you want extra depth.

Sew all loose accessories firmly if the toy will be handled. If it is only for display photography, the hat, bee, strawberries, and basket may remain removable.

Care Notes

• Spot clean with cool water and mild soap.
• Do not machine wash if safety eyes, buttons, or embroidered details are attached.
• Reshape the ears, muzzle, and hat while damp if needed.
• Let the toy air dry completely before storing.
• Keep away from pets and very young children if small buttons or safety parts are used.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The cream blaze is centered between the brown face patches.
• The eyes are level and slightly soulful.
• The ears hang long and rounded beside the head.
• The striped shirt is visible at the neck and sleeves.
• The overalls show pastel patchwork squares.
• Strawberries, flowers, and ladybugs are embroidered clearly.
• The sandals have cherry details on top.
• The basket, hat, bee, and loose strawberries complete the scene.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

For long-term display, keep the knitted basset hound away from direct sunlight because pastel yarns can fade. Store the toy in a breathable cotton bag rather than plastic. Plastic can trap moisture and flatten the soft knitted texture.

If dust collects on the ears or overalls, use a clean soft brush and move gently in the direction of the stitches. Avoid pulling embroidery threads. For the hat brim and basket, reshape with your fingers after cleaning so the accessories keep their rounded form.

When storing the puppy, do not fold the ears sharply. Lay them flat along the sides of the head. Keep the basket handle upright or fill the basket lightly with tissue so it does not bend. This helps preserve the handmade strawberry patch display for many seasons.