Crochet Tutorial: Sunflower Garden Puppy – Free Crochet Pattern

This cheerful amigurumi puppy is designed with a soft cream body, floppy ears, a bright yellow garden jacket, blue shorts, blue shoes, a striped shirt, and sweet daisy accents. The look is completed with a green crossbody strap, a sunflower purse, a removable yellow daisy hat, tiny bees, and a small honey jar for a sunny garden-themed crochet display.

 

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Pattern Overview

This pattern creates a seated-to-standing style puppy doll with rounded amigurumi proportions. The head is large and soft, the body is short and compact, the arms angle slightly outward, and the legs hang straight down from the blue shorts. The face has closed embroidered eyes, a black nose, a smiling mouth, and a small pink tongue.

The finished puppy is worked mainly in tight single crochet stitches. The yellow jacket is crocheted separately and sewn onto the body so it sits open at the front. The hat, bees, honey jar, sunflower purse, and daisy appliqués are also made separately, matching the playful layout shown in the image.

Finished Size

• Puppy height: about 10.5 to 11.5 inches from head to shoes when made with the suggested yarn and hook.
• Head width: about 4.5 inches across at the cheeks.
• Body length: about 4 inches from neck to shorts hem.
• Hat width: about 5.5 inches across the brim.
• Bee size: about 1.25 inches long each.
• Honey jar height: about 1.75 inches.

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn in cream for the puppy head, ears, muzzle, arms, legs, and hands.
• Worsted weight yarn in bright yellow for the jacket, hat, bees, honey jar body, and flower centers.
• Worsted weight yarn in sky blue for the shorts, shoes, and shirt stripes.
• Worsted weight yarn in white for shirt stripes, shoe soles, daisies, bee wings, and hat flowers.
• Small amount of green yarn for the flower stem and crossbody strap.
• Small amount of brown yarn for the sunflower center and honey jar lid shading.
• Small amount of black yarn for the nose, mouth, eyes, bee stripes, and bee faces.
• Small amount of pink yarn for the tongue.
• 3.0 mm crochet hook for the puppy and clothing.
• 2.5 mm crochet hook for flowers, bees, strap, and facial details.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Yarn needle.
• Stitch markers.
• Scissors.
• Sewing pins.

Abbreviations

• MR: magic ring
• ch: chain
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• inc: 2 single crochet in the same stitch
• dec: invisible single crochet decrease
• BLO: back loop only
• FLO: front loop only
• st: stitch
• sts: stitches
• FO: fasten off

Gauge and Texture Notes

Use a tight amigurumi tension so the stuffing does not show through. With worsted weight yarn and a 3.0 mm hook, 6 sc rounds should measure about 1 inch vertically. The pictured texture is firm, compact, and evenly ribbed by spiral single crochet stitches.

If your stitches are loose, go down one hook size. If your fabric curls too tightly or becomes stiff, loosen your tension slightly. The puppy should feel firm but still squeezable, especially around the head, ears, and shoes.

Important Construction Notes

• Work most amigurumi pieces in continuous rounds unless a joined round is stated.
• Use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round.
• Stuff the head firmly, but do not overstuff the snout area.
• Stuff the arms lightly so they can rest outward like the image.
• Stuff the legs and shoes firmly so the blue shoe shape stays rounded.
• Sew the jacket after the body is complete so it sits open and relaxed.
• All flower appliqués are sewn flat after the clothing pieces are attached.

Color Placement Guide

• Cream: puppy head, ears, muzzle area, hands, legs, and visible body base.
• Yellow: jacket, bucket hat, daisy centers, bee bodies, and honey jar body.
• Sky blue: shorts, shoes, and shirt stripes.
• White: shirt base, shoe soles, shoe laces, daisies, and bee wings.
• Green: diagonal strap and daisy stem beside the puppy face.
• Brown: sunflower center and honey jar lid.
• Black: nose, closed eyes, smile, and bee stripes.
• Pink: small tongue.

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Puppy Head

Use cream yarn and the 3.0 mm hook. The head is a rounded oval with full cheeks and a slightly flattened lower face. Stuff gradually as you work. Keep the front side smooth because the face embroidery will sit between Rounds 15 and 22.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Round 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Round 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Round 4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. Round 5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. Round 6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
7. Round 7: sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
8. Round 8: sc 6, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
9. Round 9: sc 7, inc, repeat around. 54 sts.
10. Rounds 10-17: sc in each st around. 54 sts.
11. Round 18: sc 17, inc, sc 18, inc, sc 17. 56 sts.
12. Rounds 19-21: sc in each st around. 56 sts.
13. Round 22: sc 5, dec, repeat around. 48 sts.
14. Round 23: sc 4, dec, repeat around. 40 sts.
15. Round 24: sc 3, dec, repeat around. 32 sts.
16. Round 25: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
17. Round 26: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 16 sts.
18. Round 27: dec around. 8 sts.

Finish stuffing before closing. FO with a long tail, weave through the front loops of the last 8 stitches, pull tight, and bury the yarn tail inside the head.

Soft Muzzle Shaping

The pictured puppy does not have a separate protruding muzzle. Instead, the lower face is softly shaped with embroidery. To create that look, use cream yarn and a yarn needle to make two gentle cheek-shaping stitches.

1. Insert the needle from the bottom of the head to the left cheek area around Round 19.
2. Take a small horizontal stitch across 2 stitches, then return to the bottom opening area.
3. Repeat on the right cheek around Round 19.
4. Pull only slightly so the lower face becomes softly rounded, not deeply indented.
5. Knot securely and hide the yarn tail inside the head.

Floppy Ears

Make 2 ears with cream yarn. The ears are narrow at the top, fuller at the bottom, and hang down beside the head. Do not stuff the ears. Flatten each ear before sewing so the edges look soft and rounded.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Round 2: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 9 sts.
3. Round 3: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 12 sts.
4. Round 4: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 15 sts.
5. Rounds 5-9: sc in each st around. 15 sts.
6. Round 10: sc 3, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
7. Rounds 11-13: sc in each st around. 12 sts.
8. Round 14: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 9 sts.
9. Round 15: sc in each st around. 9 sts.

Flatten the opening and crochet through both layers: sc 4 across. FO with a long tail. Sew each ear to the side of the head between Rounds 10 and 15. The top edge should angle slightly downward toward the face, giving the puppy a gentle floppy look.

Body Base

Use cream yarn for the body base. The body is short, rounded, and mostly covered by the shirt, shorts, and jacket. Stuff firmly at the lower body and slightly lighter near the shoulders so the jacket can sit naturally.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Round 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Round 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Round 4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. Round 5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. Round 6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
7. Rounds 7-10: sc in each st around. 36 sts.
8. Round 11: sc 10, dec, repeat 3 times. 33 sts.
9. Round 12: sc in each st around. 33 sts.
10. Round 13: sc 9, dec, repeat 3 times. 30 sts.
11. Round 14: sc in each st around. 30 sts.
12. Round 15: sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
13. Round 16: sc in each st around. 24 sts.
14. Round 17: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
15. Round 18: sc in each st around. 18 sts.

FO with a long tail for sewing. Sew the body to the bottom center of the head. Place the body so the puppy’s face looks slightly upward, like the doll resting on a table. Use small whip stitches around the neck twice for strength.

Striped Shirt Panel

The shirt is visible under the yellow jacket. It has white and sky blue horizontal stripes across the chest. Work this as a fitted tube around the upper body before adding the jacket.

Use white yarn and join around the body at Round 12 of the body base. Work carefully through surface stitches, keeping the fabric flat against the body.

1. Round 1: With white, surface sc 30 evenly around the upper body. Join with sl st. 30 sts.
2. Round 2: ch 1, sc in each st around with white. Join. 30 sts.
3. Round 3: Change to sky blue, ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. 30 sts.
4. Round 4: Change to white, ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. 30 sts.
5. Round 5: Change to sky blue, ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. 30 sts.
6. Round 6: Change to white, ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. 30 sts.
7. Round 7: Change to sky blue, ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. 30 sts.

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FO and weave in all ends neatly under the future jacket area. The stripes should sit straight across the puppy’s chest and remain visible through the open jacket front.

Blue Shorts

The shorts are bright sky blue and cover the lower body. They have a rounded waistband and two separate leg openings. Work the shorts directly onto the lower body for a snug fit.

Attach sky blue yarn around Body Round 7, just below the striped shirt. Work with the puppy upside down so the shorts grow toward the legs.

1. Round 1: Surface sc 36 evenly around the body. Join with sl st. 36 sts.
2. Round 2: ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. 36 sts.
3. Round 3: ch 1, BLO sc in each st around to create a waistband ridge. Join. 36 sts.
4. Rounds 4-7: ch 1, sc in each st around. Join each round. 36 sts.

Now divide for two leg openings. Count 18 stitches for the first leg and 18 stitches for the second leg.

First Shorts Leg

1. Round 1: sc 18 around the first leg opening. Join. 18 sts.
2. Round 2: ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. 18 sts.
3. Round 3: ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. 18 sts.

FO and weave in the end. Repeat the same steps for the second shorts leg. The shorts should sit just above the cream legs, with the lower edge slightly rounded like the image.

Legs

Make 2 legs in cream. These are short, straight, and visible between the blue shorts and shoes. Stuff firmly enough to hold their shape, but not so much that they become bulky.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Round 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Round 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Rounds 4-10: sc in each st around. 18 sts.
5. Round 11: sc 4, dec, repeat around. 15 sts.
6. Rounds 12-13: sc in each st around. 15 sts.

Stuff the legs. Flatten the top edge slightly and FO with a long tail. Sew each leg into the shorts openings. Place the legs about 1 inch apart so there is a small gap between the shoes, matching the relaxed puppy position in the image.

Blue Shoes

Make 2 shoes in sky blue. The shoes are rounded, chunky, and slightly wider than the legs. They include white soles, white lace stripes, and a small daisy on the outside of each shoe.

Shoe Sole

Use white yarn.

1. Round 1: ch 7, sc in second ch from hook, sc 4, 3 sc in last ch, work on opposite side, sc 4, inc in last st. 14 sts.
2. Round 2: inc, sc 4, inc 3 times, sc 4, inc 2 times. 20 sts.
3. Round 3: sc 1, inc, sc 4, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 4, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. 26 sts.

Change to sky blue.

1. Round 4: BLO sc in each st around. 26 sts.
2. Round 5: sc in each st around. 26 sts.
3. Round 6: sc 7, dec 6 times, sc 7. 20 sts.
4. Round 7: sc 6, dec 4 times, sc 6. 16 sts.
5. Rounds 8-9: sc in each st around. 16 sts.

Stuff the front toe firmly. Slide the shoe onto the lower leg and sew around the ankle. The toe should point forward with a rounded front.

White Shoe Laces

Use white yarn and a yarn needle. Embroider 3 short horizontal lines across the top front of each shoe. Place the first line around Shoe Round 6, the second line around Round 7, and the third line around Round 8. Each line should cross 4 to 5 stitches.

Arms and Hands

Make 2 arms. Each arm begins with a cream hand and changes to yellow for the jacket sleeve. The arms are slightly angled outward, as shown in the image. Stuff the hands lightly and the sleeves very lightly.

1. Round 1: With cream, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Round 2: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 9 sts.
3. Round 3: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 12 sts.
4. Rounds 4-5: sc in each st around. 12 sts.
5. Change to yellow.
6. Round 6: BLO sc in each st around. 12 sts.
7. Rounds 7-15: sc in each st around. 12 sts.
8. Round 16: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 9 sts.

Flatten the top opening and crochet through both layers: sc 4 across. FO with a long tail. Sew each arm to the sides of the body just below the head, around Body Rounds 15-17. Angle the arms downward and slightly outward. The left arm should rest near the sunflower purse strap, and the right arm should point gently outward.

Yellow Open Jacket

The jacket is bright yellow with short sleeves already represented by the yellow arm sections. This separate body jacket sits open in front and covers the shoulders, sides, and upper shorts. It should not close at the center because the striped shirt must remain visible.

Use yellow yarn and work in rows. Chain 36.

1. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. 35 sts. ch 1, turn.
2. Row 2: sc 5, inc, sc 23, inc, sc 5. 37 sts. ch 1, turn.
3. Row 3: sc across. 37 sts. ch 1, turn.
4. Row 4: sc 6, inc, sc 23, inc, sc 6. 39 sts. ch 1, turn.
5. Row 5: sc across. 39 sts. ch 1, turn.
6. Row 6: sc 7, ch 6, skip 7, sc 11, ch 6, skip 7, sc 7. 37 working sts including chains. ch 1, turn.
7. Row 7: sc 7, sc 6 across chain, sc 11, sc 6 across chain, sc 7. 37 sts. ch 1, turn.
8. Rows 8-13: sc across. 37 sts. ch 1, turn.
9. Row 14: sc across. FO.

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Place the jacket around the puppy body with the armholes aligned around the yellow sleeves. The two front panels should hang open. Sew only the neckline, shoulder edges, and side seams lightly so the jacket looks soft and removable.

Jacket Front Edging

Attach yellow yarn at the bottom corner of one front panel. Work sc evenly up the front edge, around the neck, and down the opposite front edge. FO and weave in ends. This edging gives the jacket the rounded, tidy border visible in the image.

Daisy Appliqués for Jacket, Shoes, and Hat

Make several small daisies. The image shows white daisies with yellow centers on the jacket, shoes, hat, and near the puppy’s face. Use the 2.5 mm hook for neat, tiny petals.

Small Daisy

Make 9 small daisies total: 2 for the jacket front, 1 for the left sleeve, 2 for the shoes, 3 for the hat, and 1 for the face-side flower.

1. With yellow, 6 sc in MR. Join with sl st. FO yellow.
2. Join white in any stitch.
3. Petal 1: ch 3, dc in same st, ch 3, sl st in same st.
4. Repeat Petal 1 in each of the remaining 5 center stitches.
5. FO with a sewing tail.

Sew the daisies flat. For the jacket, place one daisy on the left chest and one near the lower right front panel. For the shoes, place one daisy on the outer side of each shoe near the ankle. For the hat, sew three daisies spaced across the brim and crown.

Green Crossbody Strap

The green strap crosses from the puppy’s right shoulder down toward the sunflower purse near the left hip. It should lie over the jacket and shirt, not under them.

1. With green yarn and 2.5 mm hook, ch 48.
2. Row 1: sl st in second ch from hook and across. 47 sl sts.
3. FO with a long tail.

Pin the strap diagonally across the body. Start at the puppy’s upper right shoulder, cross the chest, and end near the lower left jacket edge. Sew with small hidden stitches every 5 to 6 stitches so the strap remains flat.

Sunflower Purse

The sunflower purse hangs near the puppy’s left hip. It has a dark brown round center and yellow petals. Make it small and flat so it looks like a decorative bag attached to the green strap.

Sunflower Center

Use brown yarn and the 2.5 mm hook.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Round 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Round 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Round 4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.

FO and weave in the end. The center should be a flat circle.

Sunflower Petals

Join yellow yarn to any stitch of the brown circle.

1. Petal 1: ch 4, sc in second ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, sl st in same brown stitch.
2. Sl st in next brown stitch.
3. Repeat Petal 1 every other stitch around until you have 12 petals.
4. FO with a long tail.

Sew the sunflower to the lower end of the green strap. The sunflower should sit just below the yellow jacket front, partly overlapping the blue shorts, like a small garden purse.

Removable Yellow Daisy Hat

The hat is a separate bucket-style hat with a soft rounded crown and a wide curved brim. It should sit beside the puppy or be placed gently on the head. The brim has a slightly wavy edge and three white daisies.

Use yellow yarn and the 3.0 mm hook.

1. Round 1: 8 sc in MR. 8 sts.
2. Round 2: inc in each st around. 16 sts.
3. Round 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
4. Round 4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 32 sts.
5. Round 5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 40 sts.
6. Round 6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
7. Round 7: sc 5, inc, repeat around. 56 sts.
8. Rounds 8-13: sc in each st around. 56 sts.
9. Round 14: BLO sc in each st around. 56 sts.
10. Round 15: sc 6, inc, repeat around. 64 sts.
11. Round 16: sc in each st around. 64 sts.
12. Round 17: sc 7, inc, repeat around. 72 sts.
13. Round 18: sc in each st around. 72 sts.
14. Round 19: sc 8, inc, repeat around. 80 sts.
15. Round 20: sc in each st around. 80 sts.
16. Round 21: sl st loosely in each st around for a neat brim edge. 80 sts.

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FO and weave in the end. Shape the brim gently with your fingers. Sew three small daisies to the hat: one on the upper left crown, one near the center front, and one on the right brim area.

Face Details

The face is one of the most important parts of this puppy. The expression is happy, gentle, and closed-eyed. Use pins to mark all features before stitching. Work slowly and keep both sides balanced.

Black Nose

Use black yarn. Place the nose at the center front between Head Rounds 17 and 19. The nose is oval and slightly triangular, about 5 stitches wide and 3 rounds tall.

1. Embroider a horizontal oval by making 6 to 8 satin stitches across the same area.
2. Build the center thicker with 3 shorter stitches.
3. Add one vertical black line from the bottom of the nose down to Round 21.
4. Secure the yarn inside the head and trim the end.

Closed Eyes

Use black embroidery yarn or split black worsted yarn. Each eye is a soft curved line. Place the eyes between Rounds 15 and 17, about 7 stitches apart from the nose.

1. For the left eye, insert the needle at the outer point.
2. Make a curved stitch across 5 stitches, dipping slightly downward in the middle.
3. Make a second tiny stitch over the curve to secure the shape.
4. Repeat on the right side, mirroring the curve.

Smiling Mouth

Use black yarn. From the vertical nose line, embroider two curved smile lines. Each curve should go downward and outward over 4 stitches, then return slightly upward. The final smile should look relaxed and friendly.

Pink Tongue

Use pink yarn and the 2.5 mm hook.

1. Round 1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. Round 2: sc in each st around. 5 sts.
3. Flatten the small circle into an oval.
4. FO with a long tail.

Sew the tongue under the center of the smile, between the two mouth curves. Use one vertical stitch down the middle of the tongue to create the soft textured line shown in the image.

Daisy Stem Beside the Face

The puppy has a small daisy rising beside the head, with a green stem crossing near the cheek. Make this piece separately and sew it gently onto the doll so it appears tucked into the outfit.

1. With green yarn and 2.5 mm hook, ch 22.
2. Sl st in second ch from hook and across. 21 sl sts.
3. FO with a long tail.

Sew a small daisy to one end of the stem. Position the stem from the sunflower purse area upward toward the side of the head. Sew the lower stem to the strap and lightly tack the upper stem near the left side of the face. The daisy should sit above the puppy’s head near one ear.

Tiny Crochet Bees

Make 2 bees. The bees are small yellow ovals with black stripes and white wings. They are decorative accessories that can be placed around the puppy and hat.

Bee Body

Use yellow yarn and the 2.5 mm hook.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Round 2: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 9 sts.
3. Round 3: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 12 sts.
4. Rounds 4-6: sc in each st around. 12 sts.
5. Round 7: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 9 sts.
6. Round 8: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 6 sts.

Stuff very lightly. FO and close the opening. Use black yarn to embroider 3 stripes around the body. Place the stripes evenly across Rounds 3, 5, and 7. Add two tiny black stitches for eyes at the front.

Bee Wings

Make 2 wings for each bee with white yarn.

1. Round 1: 5 sc in MR. Join with sl st.
2. FO with a long tail.

Flatten each wing into a small oval. Sew two wings to the top of each bee. Angle them outward slightly so they look like little white petals.

Honey Jar

The small honey jar sits beside the puppy. It has a yellow body and a tan-brown lid. The jar is worked as a tiny rounded cylinder with a flat bottom.

Jar Body

Use yellow yarn and the 2.5 mm hook.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Round 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Round 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Round 4: BLO sc in each st around. 18 sts.
5. Rounds 5-8: sc in each st around. 18 sts.
6. Round 9: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.

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Stuff lightly so the jar stands upright. FO and weave in the end.

Jar Lid

Use tan or light brown yarn.

1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Round 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Round 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Round 4: BLO sc in each st around. 18 sts.
5. Round 5: sc in each st around. 18 sts.

FO with a long tail. Place the lid over the top of the yellow jar and sew around the edge. Add 2 horizontal brown embroidery lines around the lid for the ridged jar-cap look.

Jacket Flower Placement

For a close match to the image, place the flowers after the jacket is already sewn onto the puppy. This lets you see exactly where the flowers will be visible from the front.

• Sew one daisy on the puppy’s left jacket chest, slightly above the sunflower purse.
• Sew one daisy on the right lower jacket panel, about 3 rounds above the shorts.
• Sew one daisy on the outer left sleeve near the upper arm.
• Sew a tiny daisy on each blue shoe near the outside ankle.

Joining the Puppy Pieces

Use long yarn tails and a yarn needle for assembly. Pin every piece before sewing. The image shows a soft doll with balanced limbs, so take time to check the front view before making permanent stitches.

1. Sew the body to the head with the neck centered under the face.
2. Sew the ears to the sides of the head between Rounds 10 and 15.
3. Sew the legs into the shorts openings, keeping both legs straight.
4. Attach the shoes to the bottom of the legs with the toes facing forward.
5. Sew the arms to the upper sides of the body so they angle outward.
6. Fit the yellow jacket around the shoulders and sew it in place.
7. Add the green strap diagonally over the jacket.
8. Sew the sunflower purse to the lower strap near the left hip.
9. Add all daisies, shoe laces, and final flower details.
10. Place the hat, bees, and honey jar around the puppy as separate display pieces.

Detailed Body Shaping Tips

The puppy should look soft and rounded rather than tall and narrow. The head is the largest part of the doll, almost the same width as the torso plus arms. When sewing the head to the body, compress the neck slightly so the head sits low and cute.

The arms should not hang perfectly straight. Angle the left arm downward toward the sunflower purse and angle the right arm outward. This gives the doll the relaxed garden-picnic pose shown in the image.

The shorts should cover the upper legs neatly. If there is a gap between the shorts and cream legs, add a few blue stitches around the leg opening. If the shorts are too long, fold the final round inward and tack it with blue yarn.

How to Keep the Hat Shape

The yellow hat should look like a soft crochet bucket hat. Do not over-starch it. Shape the crown by placing it over the puppy’s head or a rounded cup for a few hours. Smooth the brim gently with your fingers.

If the brim curls upward too much, add one extra round of sc around the brim edge. If the brim is too floppy, add a round of sl st using the 2.5 mm hook to tighten the outer edge.

Optional Wire-Free Stem Support

The daisy stem beside the puppy’s face should remain child-safe and soft. Instead of wire, use a tight slip-stitch chain. After sewing it onto the body and strap, it will stay in place without needing any hard support.

For a firmer stem, crochet a second slip-stitch row back across the chain. This makes the stem slightly thicker while still keeping the soft handmade style.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check the face from a distance before tying off the embroidery. The nose should sit centered, the closed eyes should curve evenly, and the tongue should be directly below the smile. A small adjustment in the eye curve can change the whole expression.

After the face is complete, smooth the ears downward and lightly tack the inner ear edge to the head if needed. Add the flower stem beside the face last so it does not interfere with the eye or smile embroidery.

• Head: large, round, and firmly stuffed.
• Ears: floppy, flat, and sewn low on the sides.
• Face: closed eyes, oval black nose, smile, and pink tongue.
• Clothes: yellow jacket open over the striped shirt and blue shorts.
• Accessories: sunflower purse, daisy hat, bees, honey jar, and flower details.

Care Notes

Spot clean the puppy with cool water and mild soap. Avoid soaking the doll because the stuffing may take a long time to dry. Gently press with a towel and let the piece air dry flat.

Keep the hat, bees, and honey jar separate during cleaning. Small appliqués such as daisies and shoe laces should be checked after cleaning to make sure all stitches remain secure.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The head is larger than the body and centered over the neck.
• The ears hang evenly and softly beside the face.
• The yellow jacket sits open so the blue and white shirt stripes show clearly.
• The green strap crosses diagonally from shoulder to hip.
• The sunflower purse rests near the lower left side of the body.
• The shoes are bright blue with white soles, white laces, and tiny daisies.
• The hat has a rounded crown, wide brim, and three white daisies.
• The bees have black stripes and white wings.
• The honey jar has a yellow body and brown lid.
• The smile, eyes, and tongue create a happy puppy expression.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Store the puppy away from direct sunlight to prevent the yellow, blue, and green yarn from fading. If displaying it on a shelf, keep the hat brim flat and place the bees and honey jar beside the doll rather than under heavy objects.

For long-term storage, wrap the puppy loosely in tissue paper or a clean cotton cloth. Do not compress the head or hat, because the rounded crown and soft facial shape are important to the finished look.

If the doll becomes dusty, use a soft brush to clean the stitch texture. Brush gently around the daisies, sunflower purse, and embroidered face so the small details stay neat.

Finished Sunflower Garden Puppy

Your finished puppy should look bright, sweet, and garden-ready, with a cream plush body, sleepy embroidered eyes, a sunny yellow jacket, blue shorts, blue shoes, a daisy hat, a sunflower purse, tiny bees, and a honey jar. The final piece is designed as a cheerful crochet display full of soft handmade details.