Crochet Tutorial: Sunflower Poodle Puppy – Free Crochet Pattern

This cheerful sunflower poodle puppy is a soft amigurumi design with a fluffy white loop-stitch head, floppy ears, a striped sunflower sweater, yellow-trimmed shoes, a brown shoulder bag, and tiny garden accessories. The finished puppy is designed to look like the image: sweet black eyes, a small black nose, pink tongue, curly poodle texture, and warm sunflower details.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

Pattern Overview

This pattern makes a seated-style poodle puppy with a rounded head, compact body, straight legs, short arms, fluffy ears, and removable-looking accessories. The body is worked in firm amigurumi stitches, while the head and ear surface use loop stitches to create the soft curly poodle texture shown in the photo.

The sweater is crocheted directly around the body in yellow and dark brown stripes. The garden set includes a sunflower hat, a brown flower bag, a tiny potted sunflower, and a small watering can. Each piece is sized to match the puppy and should not overpower the main doll.

Finished Size

• Puppy height: about 8.5 in / 21.5 cm from feet to top of head.
• Head width: about 4.25 in / 11 cm across the fluffy cheeks.
• Body width: about 3 in / 7.5 cm across the sweater.
• Bag: about 2 in / 5 cm tall.
• Hat: about 3.25 in / 8 cm wide.
• Potted sunflower: about 2.25 in / 5.5 cm tall.
• Watering can: about 2.25 in / 5.5 cm long.

Skill Level

Advanced beginner to intermediate. The basic body uses simple amigurumi shaping. The curly head texture requires loop stitch, but the stitch is repeated in short sections so beginners can practice slowly. The small accessories use tight stitches and careful assembly.

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn in white for puppy body, head, ears, arms, legs, and paws.
• Worsted weight yarn in sunflower yellow for sweater stripes, shoe trim, flowers, and hat.
• Worsted weight yarn in dark brown for sweater stripes, bag, flower centers, and shoe bows.
• Small amount of pink yarn for tongue.
• Small amount of green yarn for leaves and flower stem.
• Small amount of terracotta orange yarn for flower pot.
• Small amount of beige yarn for watering can.
• 3.0 mm crochet hook for the puppy and most accessories.
• 2.5 mm crochet hook for flowers, tongue, leaves, and small details.
• 10 mm black safety eyes.
• 12 mm black safety nose or embroidered black nose.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Yarn needle.
• Stitch markers.
• Scissors.
• Long sewing pins for positioning.

Abbreviations

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

Gauge and Texture

Use tight stitches so stuffing does not show. With worsted weight yarn and a 3.0 mm hook, 6 sc and 6 rounds should measure about 1 in / 2.5 cm. If your stitches are loose, use a smaller hook.

The puppy head should look round and full, not flat. The loop stitches create the fluffy poodle coat. Keep each loop about 0.5 in / 1.2 cm long. Shorter loops look dense and neat; longer loops may hide the face too much.

Important Construction Notes

• Work most amigurumi pieces in continuous rounds unless the pattern says otherwise.
• Stuff the legs and body firmly, but do not overstuff the arms or ears.
• The head is attached with the face looking slightly upward, matching the sweet puppy expression in the image.
• The ears are sewn low on the sides of the head, angled downward and outward.
• The sweater is part of the body colorwork, not a separate removable garment.
• The bag strap is sewn over one shoulder and rests diagonally at the puppy’s side.

How to Crochet the Loop Stitch

Insert hook into the next stitch. Wrap the working yarn around your finger to form a loop on the outside of the fabric. Yarn over, pull through the stitch while keeping the loop at the back, yarn over again, and pull through both loops on the hook.

For this pattern, the fluffy loop side should face outward. After each loop round, gently pull the loops to even them. Do not cut the loops. The poodle texture in the image is made from rounded uncut loops, not brushed yarn.

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Legs and Feet

Make 2 in White

The legs are short, straight, and slightly rounded at the feet. The yellow shoe trim is added later around the bottom, like the photo.

1. R1: With white, make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: Sc 5, inc, repeat 3 times. 21 sts.
5. R5: BLO sc around. 21 sts.
6. R6: Sc 6, dec, sc 5, dec, sc 6. 19 sts.
7. R7: Sc 5, dec, sc 5, dec, sc 5. 17 sts.
8. R8: Sc around. 17 sts.
9. R9: Sc 4, dec, sc 5, dec, sc 4. 15 sts.
10. R10-R15: Sc around for 6 rounds. 15 sts each round.

Stuff the foot firmly and the upper leg moderately. For the first leg, FO and weave in the tail. For the second leg, do not fasten off. Continue to join the legs for the body.

Yellow Shoe Trim

Hold the foot upside down with the toe facing you. Join yellow yarn to the front loop left from R5.

1. R1: Ch 1, sc in each front loop around. Join with sl st. 21 sts.
2. R2: Ch 1, sc around. Join with sl st. 21 sts.
3. R3: Sl st around loosely to make a neat raised rim. FO.

The yellow trim should sit like a rounded slipper edge around each white foot. Sew one small dark brown bow or flower dot on the outer side of each shoe.

Small Brown Shoe Bows

1. With dark brown and 2.5 mm hook, ch 4.
2. Work 3 sc across the chain, ch 1, turn.
3. Work 3 sc across. FO with a long tail.
4. Wrap the tail twice around the center to pinch the bow shape.
5. Sew one bow to the outer side of each yellow shoe trim.

Body with Sunflower Striped Sweater

The body is crocheted upward from the joined legs. The lower body remains white, while the upper half becomes a yellow and brown striped sweater. Keep the color changes neat at the back.

Join the Legs

1. From the second leg, ch 3.
2. Join to the first leg with 1 sc in any stitch at the inner thigh.
3. Sc 14 around the first leg, sc 3 across one side of the chain, sc 15 around the second leg, sc 3 across the other side of the chain. 36 sts.

Body Rounds

1. R1: Sc around. 36 sts.
2. R2: Sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
3. R3-R5: Sc around in white. 42 sts each round.
4. R6: Sc 12, dec, repeat 3 times. 39 sts.
5. R7: Sc around in white. 39 sts.
6. R8: Change to dark brown, sc around. 39 sts.
7. R9: Change to sunflower yellow, sc around. 39 sts.
8. R10: Yellow, sc around. 39 sts.
9. R11: Dark brown, sc around. 39 sts.
10. R12: Yellow, sc 11, dec, repeat 3 times. 36 sts.
11. R13: Yellow, sc around. 36 sts.
12. R14: Dark brown, sc around. 36 sts.
13. R15: Yellow, sc 4, dec, repeat around. 30 sts.
14. R16: Yellow, sc around. 30 sts.
15. R17: Dark brown, sc around. 30 sts.
16. R18: Yellow, sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
17. R19: Yellow, sc around. 24 sts.
18. R20: Dark brown, sc around. 24 sts.
19. R21: White, BLO sc around to create the neck edge. 24 sts.
20. R22: White, sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.

Stuff the body firmly. The belly should be rounded, and the sweater should sit across the upper body like the image. FO with a long tail for sewing the head.

Neck Stability Insert

To keep the large fluffy head upright, make a small white neck plug. This prevents wobbling and helps the puppy look balanced.

1. R1: With white, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3-R5: Sc around. 12 sts each round.
4. Stuff firmly and FO with a long tail.

Insert this small cylinder into the top of the body before attaching the head. Half of it should sit inside the body, and half should support the base of the head.

Head

The head is large, round, and fluffy, with the face centered slightly low. The loop stitches form the cloud-like poodle texture. Work the basic head shape first, then add extra face shaping and trimming.

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Head Base in White

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5: Sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. R6: Sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
7. R7: Sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
8. R8: Sc 6, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
9. R9: Sc 7, inc, repeat around. 54 sts.
10. R10: Sc around. 54 sts.
11. R11: LOOP around. 54 sts.
12. R12: Sc around. 54 sts.
13. R13: LOOP around. 54 sts.
14. R14: Sc around. 54 sts.
15. R15: LOOP around. 54 sts.
16. R16: Sc around. 54 sts.
17. R17: LOOP around. 54 sts.
18. R18: Sc 7, dec, repeat around. 48 sts.
19. R19: LOOP around. 48 sts.
20. R20: Sc 6, dec, repeat around. 42 sts.
21. R21: Sc around. 42 sts.

Place the eyes between R14 and R15, about 9 stitches apart. Place the nose centered between the eyes, with the top of the nose around R16 and the bottom around R17. The face should look soft and round, with the nose sitting just above the tongue.

1. R22: Sc 5, dec, repeat around. 36 sts.
2. R23: LOOP around. 36 sts.
3. R24: Sc 4, dec, repeat around. 30 sts.
4. R25: Sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.

Stuff the head firmly, especially around the cheeks. Add more stuffing under the eyes and around the lower face so the head stays plump.

1. R26: Sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
2. R27: Sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
3. R28: Dec around. 6 sts.

FO and close the opening. Use a yarn needle to gently shape the face. Pull the eye area inward slightly by passing white yarn from one eye to the lower back of the head and back again. Do not pull too tightly.

Fluffy Cheek Puffs

The image shows a rounded poodle muzzle and fluffy cheeks. These small surface pieces help create that soft, cloud-like face without hiding the eyes.

Make 2 Cheek Puffs

1. R1: With white, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: LOOP around. 18 sts.
5. R5: Sc around. 18 sts.
6. R6: Sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.

Stuff very lightly. Flatten the back edge and sew one cheek puff to each side of the muzzle area, beginning just below the eyes and curving toward the nose. The loops should blend into the head texture.

Muzzle Pad

The muzzle is subtle and white, with the black nose centered on top and the pink tongue below.

1. R1: With white, ch 5.
2. R2: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 3, 3 sc in last ch, turn to work on other side of chain, sc 2, inc in last ch. 10 sts.
3. R3: Inc, sc 2, inc 3 times, sc 2, inc 2 times. 16 sts.
4. R4: Sc around. 16 sts.

FO with a long tail. Lightly stuff the muzzle and sew it centered on the lower face, directly below the safety eyes. If using a safety nose, insert it through the muzzle before sewing. The nose should point slightly downward.

Pink Tongue

1. With pink yarn and 2.5 mm hook, ch 4.
2. Sc in second ch from hook, hdc in next ch, 4 hdc in last ch.
3. Work on the other side of the chain, hdc in next ch, sc in last ch.
4. Sl st to first sc and FO.

Sew the flat end of the tongue under the nose, centered below the muzzle. Let the rounded end hang slightly forward like the image. Use one tiny vertical stitch in darker pink if you want a center crease.

Ears

The poodle ears are floppy, rounded, and fluffy. They sit on both sides of the head and angle outward slightly. The upper edge is hidden under the head fluff.

Make 2 in White

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5-R6: Sc around. 24 sts each round.
6. R7: LOOP around. 24 sts.
7. R8: Sc around. 24 sts.
8. R9: LOOP around. 24 sts.
9. R10: Sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
10. R11: LOOP around. 18 sts.
11. R12: Sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
12. R13: Sc around. 12 sts.

Do not stuff. Flatten each ear and sc through both layers across the top edge with 6 sc. FO with a long tail. Sew ears to the head between R12 and R18, about 13 stitches apart across the front. Angle each ear downward so the rounded part rests beside the cheek.

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Arms

The arms are short and white, with the sleeve color created at the top. They point slightly downward and outward, matching the relaxed pose in the image.

Make 2

1. R1: With white, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3-R5: Sc around in white. 12 sts each round.
4. R6: Sc 2, dec, repeat around. 9 sts.
5. R7-R9: Sc around in white. 9 sts each round.
6. R10: Change to dark brown, sc around. 9 sts.
7. R11: Change to yellow, sc around. 9 sts.
8. R12: Yellow, sc around. 9 sts.
9. R13: Dark brown, sc around. 9 sts.

Stuff the hand lightly and leave the upper sleeve mostly flat. Flatten the top and sc through both layers with 4 sc. FO with a long tail. Sew arms to the upper body at R17-R18 of the sweater, angled down toward the sides.

Sunflower Sweater Chest Flower

The sweater has a small sunflower decoration on the front right side. Sew it flat so it looks attached to the sweater.

Flower Center

1. With dark brown and 2.5 mm hook, 6 sc in MR.
2. Sl st to first sc and FO.

Petals

1. Join yellow yarn to any stitch of the brown center.
2. Ch 3, sl st in second ch from hook, sc in next ch, sl st into same center stitch.
3. Repeat one petal in each center stitch for 6 petals.
4. FO and weave in ends.

Stem and Leaf

1. With green yarn, ch 7 for the stem. FO.
2. For one leaf, ch 5, sc in second ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, sc in last ch. FO.

Sew the green stem diagonally on the yellow sweater front. Sew the sunflower at the top of the stem and the leaf near the lower left side of the stem.

Shoulder Bag

The brown bag hangs at the puppy’s left side with a long strap over the shoulder. It has a small yellow flower on the front, matching the sunflower theme.

Bag Body in Dark Brown

1. R1: Ch 9.
2. R2: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 7, 3 sc in last ch, turn to work on other side, sc 6, inc in last ch. 18 sts.
3. R3: Inc, sc 6, inc 3 times, sc 6, inc 2 times. 24 sts.
4. R4: BLO sc around. 24 sts.
5. R5-R10: Sc around. 24 sts each round.
6. R11: Sc 6, dec, repeat 3 times. 21 sts.
7. R12: Sc around. 21 sts.

Flatten the top slightly. Do not overstuff; the bag should look soft and pouch-like. FO and weave in the end.

Bag Flap

1. Join dark brown yarn to the back top edge of the bag.
2. Row 1: Ch 1, sc 10 across the back edge. Turn.
3. Row 2: Ch 1, sc 10. Turn.
4. Row 3: Ch 1, dec, sc 6, dec. 8 sts. Turn.
5. Row 4: Ch 1, sc 8. FO.

Fold the flap forward over the front of the bag. Sew the side edges lightly if needed.

Bag Strap

1. With dark brown yarn, ch 48.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc across. 47 sts.
3. FO with long tails.

Sew one end of the strap to each side of the bag. Place the strap over the puppy’s right shoulder so the bag rests on the left side, as shown in the image.

Bag Flower

1. With dark brown, 5 sc in MR, sl st to close.
2. Join yellow yarn, ch 3, sl st in second ch, sc in next ch, sl st into same stitch.
3. Repeat for 5 petals. FO.

Sew the flower to the front center of the bag flap. Keep it small so it does not cover the whole bag.

Sunflower Hat

The hat is a flat, round, sunflower-yellow garden hat with a narrow brim and a small flower accent. It sits beside the puppy in the photo, but it can also be placed lightly on the head.

Hat Crown in Yellow

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5: Sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. R6: Sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
7. R7: Sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
8. R8: BLO sc around. 42 sts.
9. R9-R11: Sc around. 42 sts each round.

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Hat Brim

1. R12: FLO sc 6, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
2. R13: Sc 7, inc, repeat around. 54 sts.
3. R14: Sc 8, inc, repeat around. 60 sts.
4. R15: Sc around. 60 sts.
5. R16: Sl st around loosely for a clean edge. FO.

Shape the brim with your fingers so it lies flat and gently curves upward at the outer edge. The hat should look round and tidy, with visible spiral crochet lines.

Hat Sunflower Accent

1. With dark brown, 6 sc in MR, sl st to close.
2. With yellow, make 6 petals: ch 3, sl st in second ch, sc in next ch, sl st into the same center stitch.
3. FO and sew to the front side of the brim.

Small Yellow Hair Flowers

The puppy has tiny yellow sunflower clips near the ears. Make two small flowers and sew one near each upper ear area.

1. With dark brown, 5 sc in MR, sl st to close.
2. Join yellow yarn.
3. Ch 3, sl st in second ch, sc in next ch, sl st into same center stitch.
4. Repeat for 5 petals.
5. FO with a long yellow tail for sewing.

Sew one flower near the top of each ear. Position them slightly above the ears so they peek out from the white curls, like small sunflower hair clips.

Potted Sunflower

The small potted sunflower stands beside the puppy. It has a terracotta pot, green leaves, a short stem, and one yellow sunflower with a brown center.

Flower Pot in Terracotta

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: BLO sc around. 18 sts.
5. R5-R7: Sc around. 18 sts each round.
6. R8: FLO sc around to make the pot rim. 18 sts.
7. R9: Sc around. 18 sts.

Stuff the pot lightly. Cut a small circle of dark brown crochet or felt-like yarn fabric to cover the top as soil, or crochet the soil piece below.

Soil Circle

1. With dark brown, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. FO and sew to the top of the pot.

Stem

1. With green yarn, ch 9.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st across. 8 sl sts.
3. FO with long tails.

Sew one end of the stem into the soil. Keep the stem upright by stitching through the same spot several times.

Leaves

1. Make 2 leaves with green yarn.
2. Ch 6.
3. Sc in second ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sc in last ch.
4. FO with a long tail.

Sew one leaf on each side of the stem, slightly above the pot rim.

Sunflower Head

1. With dark brown, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Sl st to close.
4. Join yellow yarn.
5. Make 12 petals: ch 4, sl st in second ch, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sl st into the next brown stitch.
6. Repeat until the flower has a full sunflower shape.

Sew the sunflower to the top of the stem. The flower should face forward. Add a few tiny dark brown straight stitches across the center if you want more seed texture.

Watering Can

The watering can is a tiny beige garden accessory placed beside the puppy. It has a round body, short spout, and curved handle.

Can Body in Beige

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5-R8: Sc around. 24 sts each round.
6. R9: Sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
7. R10: Sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.

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Stuff lightly. The can should be firm enough to hold shape but not round like a ball.

1. R11: Dec around. 6 sts.
2. FO and close the opening.

Top Opening

1. With beige yarn, ch 12.
2. Join with sl st to make a ring.
3. R1: Sc around the ring. 12 sts.
4. R2: Sc around. 12 sts.
5. FO with a long tail.

Sew the ring to the top of the watering can body, slightly toward the back. Do not stuff the ring.

Spout

1. With beige yarn, 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. R2-R5: Sc around. 5 sts each round.
3. R6: Inc, sc 4. 6 sts.
4. R7: Sc around. 6 sts.
5. FO with long tail.

Stuff very lightly only at the base. Sew the spout to one side of the can body, angled upward. Flatten the tip slightly with two small stitches.

Handle

1. With beige yarn, ch 18.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st across. 17 sl sts.
3. FO with long tails.

Sew one end of the handle to the upper back of the can and the other end to the lower back. Curve it into a soft C shape.

Facial Embroidery

The face should be simple and sweet. The black eyes are glossy and round. The nose is small, centered, and slightly triangular. The pink tongue adds the playful puppy expression.

• Use black embroidery yarn to add a tiny vertical line from the bottom of the nose to the top of the tongue.
• Use white yarn to add one small highlight stitch beside each eye if desired.
• Keep the mouth very small so the face stays gentle.
• Do not add heavy eyebrows; the poodle expression should remain soft and cheerful.

Head-to-Body Assembly

Pin the head to the neck before sewing. The head should be centered, with the face looking forward and slightly upward. Because the head is larger than the body, sew securely around the neck opening at least two times.

1. Insert the neck stability piece into the body opening.
2. Place the head on top, covering the neck plug completely.
3. Use the long body tail to sew through the head base and body neck stitches.
4. Go around once with firm stitches.
5. Go around a second time to prevent wobbling.
6. Hide the yarn tail inside the head.

Positioning the Arms

Place the arms on each side of the sweater, just below the dark brown shoulder stripe. The arms should angle downward, with the white paws visible. The right arm can sit slightly away from the body, while the left arm rests near the bag.

1. Pin each arm between R17 and R19 of the body.
2. Check that both arms are even from the front.
3. Sew around the top edge of each arm.
4. Add two small stitches under each arm to keep it close to the body.

Adding the Shoulder Bag

Place the strap over the puppy’s right shoulder and let the bag rest along the left side. The bag should sit beside the body, not directly in front of the sweater flower.

1. Pin the strap at the right shoulder and left side waist.
2. Sew the strap lightly to the shoulder so it stays in place.
3. Sew the bag side to the puppy body with two hidden stitches.
4. Keep the front flower visible.

Adding the Hat and Garden Accessories

The hat may be displayed beside the puppy, as in the photo, or lightly placed on top of the fluffy head. If you want it fixed on the head, sew it with only three tiny stitches so the brim remains natural.

• Place the hat slightly to one side for a casual garden look.
• Place the potted sunflower upright beside the puppy’s arm.
• Place the watering can near the feet, angled sideways.
• Keep all accessories smaller than the puppy’s head so the main character remains the focus.

Optional Surface Fluff Adjustment

After finishing the head and ears, use your fingers to separate and arrange the loops. Push loops away from the eyes and nose so the face remains visible. The loops should create a rounded poodle cloud effect, not cover the expression.

• Trim no more than 0.25 in / 0.6 cm from any uneven loop.
• Do not brush the loops unless you want a fuzzier look.
• Use a yarn needle to pull hidden loops forward around the cheeks.
• Keep the top of the head full and rounded.

Exact Visual Matching Notes

To match the image closely, pay attention to the balance between the oversized fluffy head and the smaller sweater body. The head should be the widest part of the puppy. The ears should blend with the curls and sit low enough to frame the cheeks.

The sweater must show alternating dark brown and sunflower yellow stripes. Keep the yellow sections wider than the brown lines. The lower white legs should remain plain, with yellow slipper-style trim at the feet.

The sunflower details should be small and bright. One flower belongs on the sweater chest, one on the bag, one on the hat, and two tiny flowers near the ears. This repeated motif creates the same cheerful garden style shown in the image.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

1. Sew the head firmly to the body with the muzzle centered over the sweater front.
2. Sew ears low on both sides of the head, angled down and slightly outward.
3. Attach the cheek puffs and muzzle so the face looks round and soft.
4. Sew the tongue under the nose and add a tiny black mouth line.
5. Attach the arms to the upper sweater area.
6. Place the bag strap diagonally across the puppy and secure it with hidden stitches.
7. Add the sweater sunflower, shoe bows, ear flowers, and hat flower.
8. Arrange the hat, potted sunflower, and watering can beside the puppy.

Care Notes

Spot clean the puppy with a damp cloth and mild soap. Avoid soaking the head because the loop stitches may lose their rounded shape. Let the toy air dry fully before storing or displaying.

If this item is made for a child, embroider the eyes and nose instead of using safety parts. Sew all accessories securely and avoid long loose straps for very young children.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The head is large, round, and fluffy with visible loop texture.
• The eyes are even and not hidden by the curls.
• The nose is centered above the small pink tongue.
• The ears hang softly on both sides of the head.
• The sweater has yellow and dark brown horizontal stripes.
• The chest sunflower is sewn to the front of the sweater.
• The yellow shoe trim sits around both feet.
• The brown shoulder bag rests at the puppy’s side.
• The hat is flat, round, yellow, and decorated with a sunflower.
• The potted sunflower and watering can are small and balanced beside the puppy.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Store the finished puppy away from direct sunlight to protect the yellow and brown yarn colors. Keep it in a dry place so the stuffing stays fresh and the white yarn remains bright.

To refresh the poodle curls, gently lift the loop stitches with your fingers. Do not comb aggressively. If a loop becomes stretched, use a yarn needle to pull the extra length toward the inside of the head.

For long-term display, place the puppy on a clean shelf or fabric mat. Keep the small garden accessories together in a shallow basket or display tray so they are not misplaced.