Knitting Tutorial: Daisy Goose in Fox Garden Overalls – Free Knitting Pattern.

This cheerful knitted goose wears deep green fox garden overalls, brown sandals, a red cap trimmed with small daisies, and carries the cozy handmade charm of a spring garden doll. The finished scene includes the long-necked goose, oversized cream eyes, tiny golden beak, button straps, fox motifs, leafy stitch details, a knitted acorn cap, and a small basket filled with colorful garden fruit.

 

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Pattern Overview

This pattern is worked as a soft knitted art doll using small circular knitting, short shaping sections, sewn seams, duplicate stitch, and simple embroidery. The goose body is shaped with a narrow seated torso, long ribbed neck, dangling legs, rounded wings, wide eyes, and a small triangular beak. The clothes and accessories are made separately, then fitted onto the doll during final assembly.

The overalls are intentionally roomy and slightly puffed at the belly and thighs, matching the sweet handmade look in the image. The foxes are added with duplicate stitch after knitting so newer knitters can avoid complicated stranded colorwork. The daisies on the cap are small knitted petals sewn around embroidered yellow centers.

Finished Size

• Finished seated height: about 12 in / 30.5 cm from sandals to top of cap.
• Head and eye width: about 4 in / 10 cm across the large eye area.
• Neck length: about 3.75 in / 9.5 cm.
• Leg length: about 4 in / 10 cm from overall cuff to sandal.
• Acorn cap: about 3.25 in / 8 cm wide.
• Basket: about 2 in / 5 cm wide, not including handle.

Skill Level

Confident beginner to intermediate. You should be comfortable knitting small tubes in the round, increasing, decreasing, picking up stitches, sewing pieces together, and adding embroidered details. The instructions are written row by row with exact stitch counts to make the shaping easier to follow.

Yarn and Materials

• Main goose color: 70 yd cream or warm ivory DK yarn.
• Overalls: 55 yd deep moss green DK yarn.
• Fox motif orange: 10 yd rusty orange DK yarn.
• Fox motif white: 6 yd white DK yarn.
• Fox motif dark brown: 5 yd dark brown DK yarn.
• Cap: 18 yd red DK yarn.
• Daisies: small amounts white and yellow DK yarn.
• Sandals and basket: 25 yd warm brown DK yarn.
• Acorn cap: 20 yd tan DK yarn and 10 yd dark brown DK yarn.
• Fruit pieces: small amounts red, yellow, orange, and green DK yarn.
• Needles: US 3 / 3.25 mm double-pointed needles or long circular needle for magic loop.
• Extra needles: US 2 / 2.75 mm needles for sandal straps and daisy petals.
• Safety eyes: two 9 mm black safety eyes, or black yarn for embroidered eyes.
• Buttons: two small 8 to 10 mm tan buttons for overall straps.
• Stuffing: washable polyester fiberfill.
• Tools: tapestry needle, stitch markers, removable markers, scissors, pins, and row counter.

Gauge

Work a small swatch in stockinette stitch using US 3 / 3.25 mm needles. Aim for 6 stitches and 8 rounds per inch after light stuffing tension. Gauge is important because the eyes, clothes, and accessories are fitted to the doll. A firm gauge also prevents stuffing from showing through the knitted fabric.

If your stitches are loose, go down one needle size. If the fabric feels too stiff to shape smoothly, go up one needle size. For toy knitting, a slightly tight fabric is better than a loose fabric.

Abbreviations

• BO: bind off.
• CO: cast on.
• dpn: double-pointed needle.
• k: knit.
• k2tog: knit 2 stitches together.
• kfb: knit into the front and back of the same stitch.
• m1L: make 1 left increase.
• m1R: make 1 right increase.
• p: purl.
• PM: place marker.
• rnd: round.
• RS: right side.
• ssk: slip, slip, knit the slipped stitches together.
• st / sts: stitch / stitches.
• WS: wrong side.

Construction Notes

• The goose body, neck, head base, wings, legs, and feet are knitted in cream.
• The large eyes are separate stuffed ovals sewn to the front of the head.
• The cap is red, slightly rounded, and sits behind the eyes like a little garden beret.
• The daisy crown is sewn across the lower edge of the cap.
• The overalls are knitted separately in green with wide legs, a bib front, shoulder straps, and fox motifs.
• The fox faces are made with duplicate stitch so the overall base remains simple.
• The sandals are knitted in brown and sewn around the cream feet.
• The acorn cap and fruit basket are separate display props.

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Main Goose Body

The body is worked from the bottom upward. Stuff lightly as you go, keeping the lower body rounded but not hard. The goose should sit naturally with the legs hanging downward.

Body Base

1. Using cream yarn and US 3 needles, CO 8 sts. Divide over 3 or 4 dpns and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: kfb in every st. 16 sts.
3. Rnd 2: knit all sts.
4. Rnd 3: k1, kfb, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 4: knit all sts.
6. Rnd 5: k2, kfb, repeat around. 32 sts.
7. Rnd 6: knit all sts.
8. Rnd 7: k3, kfb, repeat around. 40 sts.
9. Rnds 8 to 16: knit all sts for 9 rounds.
10. Rnd 17: k8, k2tog, repeat around. 36 sts.
11. Rnds 18 to 21: knit all sts.
12. Rnd 22: k7, k2tog, repeat around. 32 sts.
13. Rnds 23 to 25: knit all sts.
14. Rnd 26: k6, k2tog, repeat around. 28 sts.
15. Rnd 27: knit all sts.
16. Rnd 28: k5, k2tog, repeat around. 24 sts.
17. Rnd 29: knit all sts.
18. Rnd 30: k4, k2tog, repeat around. 20 sts.
19. Do not bind off. Continue directly into the neck.

Long Ribbed Neck

The neck in the image is tall, slim, and lightly ribbed. To recreate that look, the neck is worked in a narrow tube with a subtle knit and purl texture. Stuff the neck firmly enough that it stands upright, but keep it soft enough to bend slightly.

1. Rnd 31: k2tog around. 10 sts.
2. Rnd 32: kfb in every st. 20 sts.
3. Rnds 33 to 58: k1, p1, repeat around for 26 rounds.
4. Rnd 59: knit all sts.
5. Rnd 60: k4, kfb, repeat around. 24 sts.
6. Rnd 61: knit all sts.
7. Place a removable marker at the front center of the neck. This helps position the beak and eyes later.

Head Base

The goose head is mostly hidden behind the large eyes, but it needs a stable rounded top so the red cap and beak sit correctly. Keep the shaping smooth and centered over the neck.

1. Rnd 62: k3, kfb, repeat around. 30 sts.
2. Rnd 63: knit all sts.
3. Rnd 64: k4, kfb, repeat around. 36 sts.
4. Rnds 65 to 70: knit all sts.
5. Rnd 71: k4, k2tog, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. Rnd 72: knit all sts.
7. Rnd 73: k3, k2tog, repeat around. 24 sts.
8. Rnd 74: k2, k2tog, repeat around. 18 sts.
9. Pause and stuff the body, neck, and head. Add small pieces of stuffing into the head first, then the neck, then the body.
10. Rnd 75: k1, k2tog, repeat around. 12 sts.
11. Rnd 76: k2tog around. 6 sts.
12. Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull closed, and weave in securely.

Large Round Eyes

The eyes are the most important feature of this goose. They are oversized cream ovals placed side by side on the front of the head. Each eye should bulge forward like a soft knitted dome. The black eye is placed slightly toward the lower outer side of each oval for a playful expression.

Make 2 Eye Ovals

1. Using cream yarn, CO 6 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: kfb in every st. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 2: knit all sts.
4. Rnd 3: k1, kfb, repeat around. 18 sts.
5. Rnd 4: knit all sts.
6. Rnd 5: k2, kfb, repeat around. 24 sts.
7. Rnds 6 to 10: knit all sts for 5 rounds.
8. Rnd 11: k2, k2tog, repeat around. 18 sts.
9. Insert one 9 mm safety eye between Rnds 6 and 7. For the left eye, place it slightly left of center. For the right eye, place it slightly right of center.
10. Stuff each eye firmly so it becomes a rounded oval.
11. Rnd 12: k1, k2tog, repeat around. 12 sts.
12. Rnd 13: k2tog around. 6 sts.
13. Cut yarn, draw through remaining sts, and close.

Pin both eyes onto the front of the head so they touch at the center. The lower edge of each eye should sit just above the beak position. Sew around each eye with small firm stitches, catching the head fabric but not flattening the dome.

Golden Beak

The beak is a small golden triangle tucked between the large eyes. It points slightly downward and should remain short, not long like a duck bill.

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1. Using golden yellow yarn and US 3 needles, CO 8 sts.
2. Row 1, WS: purl all sts.
3. Row 2, RS: ssk, k4, k2tog. 6 sts.
4. Row 3: purl all sts.
5. Row 4: ssk, k2, k2tog. 4 sts.
6. Row 5: purl all sts.
7. Row 6: ssk, k2tog. 2 sts.
8. Row 7: p2tog. 1 st.
9. Cut yarn and pull through final st.
10. Fold the triangle lightly at the center line and sew it under the eyes. Add one small horizontal stitch at the top to create a tiny beak ridge.

Wings

The wings look like soft cream arms hanging beside the overalls. They are rounded at the lower end and slightly tapered near the shoulder. Make two identical pieces.

1. Using cream yarn, CO 8 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: kfb in every st. 16 sts.
3. Rnds 2 to 5: knit all sts.
4. Rnd 6: k7, kfb, k7, kfb. 18 sts.
5. Rnds 7 to 18: knit all sts.
6. Rnd 19: k4, k2tog, repeat around. 15 sts.
7. Rnds 20 to 24: knit all sts.
8. Rnd 25: k3, k2tog, repeat around. 12 sts.
9. Stuff very lightly. The wings should stay flexible and flat enough to rest against the body.
10. Rnd 26: k2tog around. 6 sts.
11. Cut yarn, draw through sts, and close.

Sew the wings to the upper sides of the body at Rnd 23 of the body, angled downward. The top of each wing should sit partly under the overall straps after dressing.

Legs

The legs are long and slim, matching the cream knitted tubes visible below the overalls. Make two.

1. Using cream yarn, CO 14 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnds 1 to 28: k1, p1, repeat around for 28 rounds.
3. Rnd 29: knit all sts.
4. Rnd 30: kfb, k12, kfb. 16 sts.
5. Rnds 31 to 34: knit all sts.
6. Do not bind off. Continue directly into the foot.

Feet

The feet are short cream ovals inside the brown sandals. They should show at the toe opening and above the sandal strap.

1. Rnd 35: k4, kfb, k8, kfb, k2. 18 sts.
2. Rnds 36 to 40: knit all sts.
3. Rnd 41: k4, ssk, k6, k2tog, k4. 16 sts.
4. Rnd 42: knit all sts.
5. Rnd 43: k3, ssk, k6, k2tog, k3. 14 sts.
6. Stuff the leg lightly and the foot firmly.
7. Rnd 44: k1, k2tog, repeat to last 2 sts, k2. 10 sts.
8. Rnd 45: k2tog around. 5 sts.
9. Cut yarn, draw through remaining sts, and close.

Sew the legs to the lower front of the body, spaced about 1 in / 2.5 cm apart. Let them hang straight down so the goose can sit on a shelf or table edge like the image.

Green Fox Garden Overalls

The overalls are knitted separately and dressed onto the goose before the straps are sewn in place. They have wide cropped legs, a rounded belly area, a front bib, shoulder straps, small buttons, and orange fox faces across the legs and bib. The fit should be loose enough to look cozy but not so loose that the doll disappears inside the fabric.

Left Overall Leg

1. Using moss green yarn, CO 28 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnds 1 to 3: k1, p1, repeat around for cuff rib.
3. Rnds 4 to 6: knit all sts.
4. Rnd 7: k6, kfb, k14, kfb, k6. 30 sts.
5. Rnds 8 to 16: knit all sts.
6. Rnd 17: k7, kfb, k16, kfb, k5. 32 sts.
7. Rnds 18 to 22: knit all sts.
8. Cut yarn, place sts on a holder, and make the right leg the same way.

Join Overall Legs

1. Place both legs on the needles with the inner leg edges facing each other. Knit 32 sts from the right leg, CO 4 sts for the center front, knit 32 sts from the left leg, CO 4 sts for the center back. 72 sts.
2. Rnds 1 to 8 after joining: knit all sts.
3. Rnd 9: k10, k2tog, repeat around. 66 sts.
4. Rnds 10 to 13: knit all sts.
5. Rnd 14: k9, k2tog, repeat around. 60 sts.
6. Rnds 15 to 18: knit all sts.
7. Rnd 19: k8, k2tog, repeat around. 54 sts.
8. Rnd 20: knit all sts.
9. Rnd 21: k7, k2tog, repeat around. 48 sts.
10. Rnds 22 to 24: k1, p1, repeat around for waist rib.
11. BO loosely in rib.

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Front Bib

The front bib is worked flat upward from the front waist. It should cover the goose’s belly and rise to just below the neck ruffle.

1. With the front center facing you, pick up and knit 18 sts across the front waist rib.
2. Row 1, WS: purl all sts.
3. Row 2, RS: knit all sts.
4. Rows 3 to 12: repeat Rows 1 and 2.
5. Row 13: purl all sts.
6. Row 14: ssk, k14, k2tog. 16 sts.
7. Row 15: purl all sts.
8. Row 16: ssk, k12, k2tog. 14 sts.
9. Rows 17 to 20: work in stockinette stitch.
10. BO all sts.

Shoulder Straps

1. Using moss green yarn, CO 6 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 34: knit every row for garter stitch.
3. BO all sts.
4. Make a second strap the same way.
5. Sew one end of each strap to the back waist. Cross straps lightly over the shoulders or keep them straight, then sew the front ends to the upper bib corners.
6. Sew one small tan button on each front strap end.

Fox Motifs on the Overalls

The overalls in the image have several fox faces: one centered on the bib, one on each pant leg, and small decorative brown branch details. These motifs are added after the overalls are knitted, using duplicate stitch and embroidery.

Fox Face Chart Instructions

Use this same small fox layout for each main fox. Work the stitches over green stockinette, using rusty orange, white, and dark brown yarn. Each fox is 11 stitches wide and 8 rows tall.

1. Row 1: orange on sts 3 to 9.
2. Row 2: orange on sts 2 to 10.
3. Row 3: orange on sts 1 to 11.
4. Row 4: orange on sts 1 to 4, white on sts 5 to 7, orange on sts 8 to 11.
5. Row 5: orange on sts 1 to 3, white on sts 4 to 8, orange on sts 9 to 11.
6. Row 6: white on sts 3 to 9.
7. Row 7: white on sts 4 to 8.
8. Row 8: dark brown nose on st 6, dark brown eyes on sts 4 and 8.

• Bib fox: center the fox 4 rows above the lower bib edge.
• Left pant fox: place one fox on the outer front of the left leg, about 7 rounds above the cuff.
• Right pant fox: place one fox on the outer front of the right leg, about 7 rounds above the cuff.
• Belly fox: add one partial fox on the rounded front belly, 5 rounds above the leg join.

Brown Garden Branches

1. Using dark brown yarn, embroider a vertical stem with 5 straight stitches between the bib and lower belly foxes.
2. Add 2 short diagonal stitches to the left and 2 short diagonal stitches to the right of the stem.
3. On each pant leg, add one tiny branch with 3 vertical stitches and 2 angled side stitches.
4. Keep the embroidery flat so the overalls remain soft.

Simple Neck Ruffle

The neck has a small cream textured ruffle just above the overalls. It looks like a tiny knitted collar and helps separate the long neck from the green outfit.

1. Using cream yarn, pick up 28 sts around the base of the neck, just above the body.
2. Rnd 1: knit all sts.
3. Rnd 2: kfb in every st. 56 sts.
4. Rnd 3: purl all sts.
5. Rnd 4: knit all sts.
6. BO loosely.
7. Let the edge curl slightly outward. Tack down only at the back if needed.

Red Cap

The red cap sits behind the eyes and covers the upper back of the head. It is rounded, slightly slouchy, and decorated with a row of white daisies along the front edge.

1. Using red yarn, CO 8 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: kfb in every st. 16 sts.
3. Rnd 2: knit all sts.
4. Rnd 3: k1, kfb, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 4: knit all sts.
6. Rnd 5: k2, kfb, repeat around. 32 sts.
7. Rnd 6: knit all sts.
8. Rnd 7: k3, kfb, repeat around. 40 sts.
9. Rnds 8 to 13: knit all sts.
10. Rnd 14: k6, k2tog, repeat around. 35 sts.
11. Rnd 15: purl all sts to make a soft lower ridge.
12. Rnd 16: knit all sts.
13. BO loosely.

Place the cap on the back and top of the head, allowing the front lower edge to rest behind the top of the eye ovals. Sew invisibly around the lower edge using red yarn.

Daisy Crown for the Cap

Make five daisies for the cap: three larger daisies for the front and two smaller daisies for the sides. Each daisy has white petals and a yellow center.

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Large Daisy, Make 3

1. Using yellow yarn, CO 6 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: kfb in every st. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 2: k2tog around. 6 sts.
4. Cut yarn, draw closed, and flatten into a small center.
5. For each petal, use white yarn and CO 4 sts.
6. Row 1: knit all sts.
7. Row 2: purl all sts.
8. Row 3: ssk, k2tog. 2 sts.
9. Row 4: p2tog. 1 st.
10. Cut yarn and pull through.
11. Make 6 petals for each large daisy and sew them around the yellow center.

Small Daisy, Make 2

1. Using yellow yarn, CO 5 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: kfb in every st. 10 sts.
3. Rnd 2: k2tog around. 5 sts.
4. Close the center.
5. For each white petal, CO 3 sts, knit 1 row, then k3tog on the next row.
6. Make 5 petals for each small daisy and sew them around the center.

Sew the three large daisies across the front edge of the red cap. Sew one smaller daisy on each side. Add tiny yellow knots in the centers if you want the flowers to stand out more clearly.

Brown Sandals

The sandals are brown with visible cream toes and small red-and-white mushroom-like side accents. Each sandal has a sole, heel band, toe strap, and top strap.

Sandal Sole, Make 2

1. Using brown yarn and US 3 needles, CO 8 sts.
2. Row 1: knit all sts.
3. Row 2: kfb, k6, kfb. 10 sts.
4. Rows 3 to 6: knit all sts.
5. Row 7: kfb, k8, kfb. 12 sts.
6. Rows 8 to 18: knit all sts.
7. Row 19: ssk, k8, k2tog. 10 sts.
8. Row 20: knit all sts.
9. Row 21: ssk, k6, k2tog. 8 sts.
10. BO all sts.

Sandal Straps, Make 4

1. Using brown yarn and US 2 needles, CO 5 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 14: knit every row.
3. BO all sts.
4. Make four straps total, two for each sandal.

Heel Band, Make 2

1. Using brown yarn, CO 5 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 18: knit every row.
3. BO all sts.

Place each cream foot on a brown sole. Sew the sole to the underside of the foot. Wrap one strap over the toe area and one over the upper foot. Sew ends to the sole edges. Sew the heel band around the back of the foot.

Red Side Dots

1. Using red yarn, CO 5 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: kfb in every st. 10 sts.
3. Rnd 2: k2tog around. 5 sts.
4. Close and flatten.
5. Make 4 red dots total and sew one to each outer strap side.
6. Add one tiny white straight stitch on each red dot.

Knitted Acorn Cap Prop

The acorn cap beside the goose is round, warm brown and tan, with a darker stem and scattered leaf-like markings. It sits like a decorative garden mushroom or acorn on the table.

Acorn Dome

1. Using tan yarn, CO 8 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: kfb in every st. 16 sts.
3. Rnd 2: knit all sts.
4. Rnd 3: k1, kfb, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 4: knit all sts.
6. Rnd 5: k2, kfb, repeat around. 32 sts.
7. Rnd 6: knit all sts.
8. Rnd 7: k3, kfb, repeat around. 40 sts.
9. Rnds 8 to 15: knit all sts.
10. Rnd 16: k6, k2tog, repeat around. 35 sts.
11. Rnd 17: knit all sts.
12. Rnd 18: k5, k2tog, repeat around. 30 sts.
13. Stuff lightly and shape into a low dome.
14. Rnd 19: k3, k2tog, repeat around. 24 sts.
15. BO loosely.

Acorn Rolled Rim

1. Using tan yarn, CO 48 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 6: knit every row.
3. BO all sts.
4. Sew the strip into a ring and attach it around the bottom edge of the dome.

Acorn Color Spots and Stem

1. Using rusty orange yarn, duplicate stitch 6 small leaf shapes across the dome. Each leaf is 3 sts wide and 4 rows tall.
2. Using dark brown yarn, duplicate stitch 5 smaller triangle spots between the orange leaves.
3. For the stem, CO 6 sts with dark brown yarn and work 8 rounds in stockinette.
4. Stuff the stem very lightly, close the top, and sew it to the center top of the dome.

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Small Garden Basket

The basket is a small brown knitted bowl with a handle and colorful fruit inside. It should look sturdy, textured, and slightly rustic.

Basket Bowl

1. Using brown yarn, CO 8 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: kfb in every st. 16 sts.
3. Rnd 2: knit all sts.
4. Rnd 3: k1, kfb, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 4: knit all sts.
6. Rnd 5: k2, kfb, repeat around. 32 sts.
7. Rnd 6: purl all sts to create a base ridge.
8. Rnds 7 to 14: k1, p1, repeat around for basket texture.
9. Rnds 15 to 16: knit all sts.
10. BO loosely.

Basket Handle

1. Using brown yarn, CO 5 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 34: knit every row.
3. BO all sts.
4. Sew one end to each side of the basket rim. Curve the handle upward before securing.

Basket Fruit, Make 6

1. Using red, yellow, orange, or green yarn, CO 6 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: kfb in every st. 12 sts.
3. Rnds 2 to 4: knit all sts.
4. Rnd 5: k2tog around. 6 sts.
5. Stuff lightly, close, and weave in ends.
6. For tiny leaves, CO 3 sts with green yarn, knit 1 row, then k3tog. Sew one leaf to two or three fruit pieces.

Place the fruit inside the basket and tack them down with matching yarn. This keeps the basket neat if the doll is moved or displayed.

Optional Fox Motif Placement Guide

For the closest look to the photo, use four clear fox faces and three tiny branch accents. Keep the motifs slightly imperfect and handmade. The image has a charming folk-garden style, so the foxes do not need to be perfectly identical.

• Upper bib: one fox centered, with the ears reaching toward the button area.
• Lower belly: one fox slightly lower and wider, placed over the rounded front.
• Left leg: one fox near the outer front thigh.
• Right leg: one fox near the outer front thigh.
• Brown branches: one between the bib and belly fox, one near each pant leg cuff.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

1. Dress the goose in the overalls before attaching the straps permanently. The legs should come through the pant openings with the cuffs resting just above the cream leg tubes.
2. Sew the wings to the sides so they hang outside the overalls and angle gently toward the knees.
3. Place the eye ovals close together and sew them firmly around the edges. Do not over-tighten, or the eyes will lose their rounded shape.
4. Sew the beak directly under the meeting point of the eyes. Add one tiny stitch at each side to keep the triangle tucked in place.
5. Attach the red cap behind the eyes and sew the daisy crown along the cap edge.
6. Sew the sandals around the feet and add the red side dots last.
7. Place the acorn cap on one side and the basket on the other for the full garden display.

Care Notes

• Spot clean with cool water and mild soap.
• Do not machine wash if you used buttons, safety eyes, or delicate embroidery.
• Let the doll air dry flat on a towel.
• Gently reshape the eyes, neck, and overalls while damp.
• Keep away from pets and children under 3 if small buttons or safety eyes are used.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The neck stands upright and is evenly stuffed.
• The two eyes are the same size and touch at the center.
• The beak is centered under the eyes.
• The green overalls sit loosely with visible fox motifs.
• The buttons are firmly sewn to the strap ends.
• The sandals show cream toes at the front.
• The red cap sits behind the eyes and carries five daisies.
• The basket and acorn cap are shaped, filled, and ready for display.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

To preserve the shape of this knitted goose, clean only the areas that need attention. Use a damp white cloth and gently press the surface instead of rubbing. Rubbing can fuzz the yarn, loosen duplicate stitch, and flatten the daisy petals.

Store the finished doll in a dry place away from direct sunlight. If the goose will be packed away, wrap it loosely in acid-free tissue or a soft cotton cloth. Do not compress the eyes, cap, or basket handle for long periods, because stuffed knitted pieces can hold dents.

If the overalls become wrinkled, smooth them by hand and lightly steam from a distance. Do not press the iron onto the knitted fabric. Steam gently, reshape with your fingers, and allow the doll to dry completely before displaying again.