Knitting Tutorial: Golden Garden Puppy in Green Overalls – Free Knitting Pattern.

This cheerful knitted garden puppy has a golden round head, floppy ears, glossy safety eyes, a brown plush nose, a tiny pink tongue, blue-and-white striped sleeves, a daisy-covered navy sweater yoke, and green overalls with a strawberry and carrot on the bib. The finished scene also includes head-top garden accessories: a tiny flowerpot with blossoms and a watering can, plus a straw hat, picnic blanket, and basket.

 

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Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US English knitting terms and is designed as a detailed soft toy pattern. The puppy is worked mostly in the round for smooth shaping, with some flat pieces for the ears, overalls details, flowers, blanket, and accessories.

The toy is shaped to sit like the image: a large rounded golden puppy head, smaller seated body, short rounded arms, plump legs, long floppy ears, and detailed clothing. The overalls are knitted directly as separate pieces and sewn on, giving the same layered garden outfit look.

• Finished height: about 13 in from feet to top of head, or about 15 in including the watering can and flowerpot.
• Skill level: confident beginner to intermediate.
• Main method: small-circumference knitting in the round.
• Construction: body, head, muzzle, ears, limbs, clothing, and accessories are knitted separately, stuffed, then assembled.
• Best yarn weight: DK or light worsted for the puppy and clothes.

Materials

• DK yarn in golden yellow for head, body, arms, legs, and ears, about 160 yd.
• DK yarn in deep green for overalls, about 95 yd.
• DK yarn in blue for striped sleeves, sweater collar, hat bow, and watering can trim, about 55 yd.
• DK yarn in white for stripes, daisies, and flower petals, about 40 yd.
• DK yarn in navy blue for sweater yoke, about 35 yd.
• DK yarn in brown for nose, sandals, basket, and picnic basket handle, about 45 yd.
• DK yarn in tan or straw beige for hat, sandal soles, picnic basket lid, and watering can, about 50 yd.
• DK yarn in red for strawberry and ladybug details, small amount.
• DK yarn in orange for carrot, small amount.
• DK yarn in pink for tongue and small flower, small amount.
• DK yarn in green for flower stems and carrot top, small amount.
• Pair of 16 mm black safety eyes with brown or tan felt backing circles.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• US 3, 3.25 mm double-pointed needles or circular needles for magic loop.
• US 2, 2.75 mm needles for smaller accessories if you want firmer detail.
• Tapestry needle, stitch markers, removable stitch markers, pins, scissors.
• Two tiny wooden-look buttons, about 8 mm, for overall straps.
• Optional: black embroidery thread for mouth line and toe lines.

Gauge

For a firm toy fabric, aim for about 24 stitches and 32 rounds over 4 in in stockinette stitch using DK yarn and US 3 needles. Exact gauge is less important than a tight fabric that keeps stuffing hidden.

If your stitches are loose, go down one needle size. If your fabric is stiff and difficult to knit, go up one needle size, but keep the stuffing from showing through the knitted surface.

Abbreviations

• K: knit.
• P: purl.
• St or sts: stitch or stitches.
• Rnd: round.
• CO: cast on.
• BO: bind off.
• Kfb: knit into the front and back of the same stitch, increasing 1 stitch.
• K2tog: knit 2 stitches together, decreasing 1 stitch.
• SSK: slip, slip, knit the slipped stitches together, decreasing 1 stitch.
• M1L: make 1 left-leaning increase.
• M1R: make 1 right-leaning increase.
• Rep: repeat.
• St st: stockinette stitch, knit every round when working in the round.
• Garter stitch: knit every row when working flat.

Important Knitting Notes

Most rounded pieces begin with a small cast-on and are shaped with steady increases. Stuff pieces firmly but gently, keeping the shape smooth and rounded. The puppy should feel full, not hard.

Use mattress stitch for visible seams. For small details such as daisies, strawberry seeds, toe lines, and mouth line, use short embroidery stitches after the knitted pieces are attached.

• Place a stitch marker at the beginning of every round.
• Leave long yarn tails for sewing when binding off small parts.
• Stuff the head and body before fully closing the final opening.
• Pin all pieces in place before sewing to check balance and expression.
• Keep the puppy seated by stuffing the lower body and legs firmly.

Golden Puppy Head

The head is the largest shape in the pattern. It is nearly round but slightly taller than wide, matching the image. Work in golden yellow yarn in the round.

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1. CO 8 sts. Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts. 8 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st around. 16 sts.
4. Rnd 3: K all sts.
5. Rnd 4: Rep K1, kfb around. 24 sts.
6. Rnd 5: K all sts.
7. Rnd 6: Rep K2, kfb around. 32 sts.
8. Rnd 7: K all sts.
9. Rnd 8: Rep K3, kfb around. 40 sts.
10. Rnd 9: K all sts.
11. Rnd 10: Rep K4, kfb around. 48 sts.
12. Rnd 11: K all sts.
13. Rnd 12: Rep K5, kfb around. 56 sts.
14. Rnd 13: K all sts.
15. Rnd 14: Rep K6, kfb around. 64 sts.
16. Rnd 15: K all sts.
17. Rnd 16: Rep K7, kfb around. 72 sts.
18. Rnds 17 to 31: K all sts for 15 rounds.
19. Rnd 32: Rep K10, k2tog around. 66 sts.
20. Rnd 33: K all sts.
21. Rnd 34: Rep K9, k2tog around. 60 sts.
22. Rnd 35: K all sts.
23. Rnd 36: Rep K8, k2tog around. 54 sts.
24. Rnd 37: K all sts.
25. Rnd 38: Rep K7, k2tog around. 48 sts.

Insert safety eyes between Rnds 22 and 23, spacing them about 16 stitches apart. Add tan or light brown felt backing circles behind the eyes if desired, as shown in the image. The eyes should sit slightly above the muzzle line and look soft and rounded.

1. Rnd 39: K all sts.
2. Rnd 40: Rep K6, k2tog around. 42 sts.
3. Rnd 41: K all sts.
4. Rnd 42: Rep K5, k2tog around. 36 sts.
5. Begin stuffing the head firmly, shaping the front smoothly with your fingers.
6. Rnd 43: Rep K4, k2tog around. 30 sts.
7. Rnd 44: Rep K3, k2tog around. 24 sts.
8. Add more stuffing, especially around the cheek area.
9. Rnd 45: Rep K2, k2tog around. 18 sts.
10. Rnd 46: Rep K1, k2tog around. 12 sts.
11. Rnd 47: K2tog around. 6 sts.
12. Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull closed, and weave in end.

Muzzle and Nose

The puppy has a rounded golden muzzle with a raised brown oval nose centered on top. The nose is dark, plush-looking, and sits above a short black mouth line with a pink tongue.

Golden Muzzle

1. With golden yellow yarn, CO 8 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts. 8 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb around. 16 sts.
4. Rnd 3: Rep K1, kfb around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 4: K all sts.
6. Rnd 5: Rep K2, kfb around. 32 sts.
7. Rnds 6 to 9: K all sts.
8. Rnd 10: Rep K2, k2tog around. 24 sts.
9. BO loosely, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Stuff the muzzle lightly. Sew it to the lower front of the head, centered between the eyes, with the upper edge beginning around Rnd 26 of the head and the lower edge ending around Rnd 35. Shape it into a soft oval.

Brown Nose

1. With brown yarn, CO 6 sts and work flat.
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: Kfb, K6, kfb. 10 sts.
7. Rows 6 to 8: Work in st st, beginning with a purl row.
8. Row 9: SSK, K6, k2tog. 8 sts.
9. Row 10: P all sts.
10. Row 11: SSK, K4, k2tog. 6 sts.
11. BO all sts, leaving a long tail.

Run the yarn tail around the edge of the nose and pull gently to round it. Add a tiny pinch of stuffing behind it and sew it to the upper center of the muzzle. The lower point of the nose should sit just above the embroidered mouth line.

Mouth and Tongue

1. With black embroidery thread or thin black yarn, stitch one vertical line from the bottom of the nose to the lower center of the muzzle.
2. Add two small curved stitches, one to the left and one to the right, forming a soft puppy mouth.
3. For the tongue, with pink yarn, CO 5 sts and work flat.
4. Rows 1 to 4: K all sts.
5. Row 5: K2tog, K1, k2tog. 3 sts.
6. Row 6: K all sts.
7. Row 7: Slip 1, k2tog, pass slipped st over. 1 st.
8. Cut yarn and secure.

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Sew the tongue just below the mouth line, letting it hang slightly forward like the image. Do not overstuff it. A flat tongue looks more natural and playful.

Floppy Ears

The ears are long, rounded, textured, and hang down along both sides of the head. They are knitted flat in garter stitch so they have the bumpy texture visible in the picture.

Make 2 Ears

1. With golden yellow yarn, CO 10 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 4: K all sts.
3. Row 5: Kfb, K8, kfb. 12 sts.
4. Rows 6 to 8: K all sts.
5. Row 9: Kfb, K10, kfb. 14 sts.
6. Rows 10 to 12: K all sts.
7. Row 13: Kfb, K12, kfb. 16 sts.
8. Rows 14 to 35: K all sts.
9. Row 36: SSK, K12, k2tog. 14 sts.
10. Row 37: K all sts.
11. Row 38: SSK, K10, k2tog. 12 sts.
12. Row 39: K all sts.
13. Row 40: SSK, K8, k2tog. 10 sts.
14. Row 41: K all sts.
15. Row 42: SSK, K6, k2tog. 8 sts.
16. Row 43: K all sts.
17. Row 44: SSK, K4, k2tog. 6 sts.
18. BO all sts, leaving a long sewing tail.

Fold the top cast-on edge slightly to create a soft ear base. Sew each ear to the side of the head between Rnds 15 and 22. Angle the top edge outward slightly, then let the lower ear hang down beside the cheek.

Body Base

The body is smaller than the head and shaped like a seated pear. The top is covered by the navy sweater yoke and overalls, but the golden lower arms and legs remain visible.

1. With golden yellow yarn, CO 8 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts. 8 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb around. 16 sts.
4. Rnd 3: Rep K1, kfb around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 4: K all sts.
6. Rnd 5: Rep K2, kfb around. 32 sts.
7. Rnd 6: K all sts.
8. Rnd 7: Rep K3, kfb around. 40 sts.
9. Rnd 8: K all sts.
10. Rnd 9: Rep K4, kfb around. 48 sts.
11. Rnds 10 to 22: K all sts.
12. Rnd 23: Rep K6, k2tog around. 42 sts.
13. Rnd 24: K all sts.
14. Rnd 25: Rep K5, k2tog around. 36 sts.
15. Rnd 26: K all sts.
16. Rnd 27: Rep K4, k2tog around. 30 sts.
17. Rnd 28: K all sts.
18. Rnd 29: Rep K3, k2tog around. 24 sts.
19. Stuff the body firmly, keeping the base wide so the puppy sits upright.
20. Rnd 30: Rep K2, k2tog around. 18 sts.
21. Rnd 31: Rep K1, k2tog around. 12 sts.
22. Rnd 32: K2tog around. 6 sts.
23. Cut yarn, draw through remaining sts, close, and weave in.

Blue Daisy Sweater Yoke

The sweater yoke sits around the upper chest and neck. It is navy blue with small white-and-yellow daisies, with blue-and-white striped sleeves attached at both sides. This gives the puppy the garden sweater look from the image.

Ribbed Neck Collar

1. With blue yarn, CO 36 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnds 1 to 5: Rep K2, P2 around.
3. Change to navy blue yarn.
4. Rnd 6: K all sts.
5. Rnd 7: Rep K5, kfb around. 42 sts.
6. Rnds 8 to 13: K all sts.
7. Rnd 14: Rep K6, kfb around. 48 sts.
8. Rnds 15 to 18: K all sts.
9. BO loosely.

Slip the yoke over the top of the body before the head is attached, or sew it around the neck area after assembly. The collar should sit snugly beneath the chin, just like the image.

Embroidered Daisies on Yoke

• Use white yarn to make 6 small lazy-daisy petals around each flower center.
• Use yellow yarn for a small French knot or tight straight stitch at the center.
• Place 7 daisies across the front of the navy yoke.
• Keep the flowers small, about 0.4 in wide each.

Striped Sleeves and Golden Arms

Each arm has a striped blue-and-white sleeve on the upper section and a golden paw hand at the bottom. The arms rest at the sides of the green overall bib.

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Make 2 Arms

1. With golden yellow yarn, CO 10 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts. 10 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Rep K1, kfb around. 15 sts.
4. Rnds 3 to 8: K all sts.
5. Rnd 9: Rep K3, k2tog around. 12 sts.
6. Change to blue yarn.
7. Rnds 10 to 12: K all sts in blue.
8. Change to white yarn.
9. Rnds 13 to 15: K all sts in white.
10. Change to blue yarn.
11. Rnds 16 to 18: K all sts in blue.
12. Change to white yarn.
13. Rnds 19 to 21: K all sts in white.
14. Change to blue yarn.
15. Rnds 22 to 25: K all sts in blue.
16. BO, leaving a long tail.

Stuff the golden paw section lightly and the sleeve section very lightly. Flatten the top opening and sew each arm to the side of the upper body beneath the yoke. Embroider three short brown curved lines on each paw to show toe divisions.

Legs and Feet

The puppy has golden legs that come out below the green overall pants. The feet wear tan-and-brown garden sandals with small red ladybug decorations near the straps.

Make 2 Golden Legs

1. With golden yellow yarn, CO 12 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Rep K1, kfb around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 3: K all sts.
5. Rnd 4: Rep K2, kfb around. 24 sts.
6. Rnds 5 to 14: K all sts.
7. Rnd 15: Rep K4, k2tog around. 20 sts.
8. Rnds 16 to 21: K all sts.
9. Stuff firmly.
10. BO, leaving a long tail.

Rounded Foot Tops

1. With golden yellow yarn, pick up and knit 12 sts across the front half of the lower leg opening.
2. Work flat.
3. Row 1: K all sts.
4. Row 2: P all sts.
5. Row 3: Kfb, K10, kfb. 14 sts.
6. Row 4: P all sts.
7. Rows 5 to 8: Work in st st.
8. Row 9: SSK, K10, k2tog. 12 sts.
9. Row 10: P all sts.
10. BO all sts.

Sew the foot top edges to the lower leg, adding a little stuffing underneath so each foot looks rounded and forward-facing. Embroider four brown toe lines from the front edge toward the ankle.

Green Overall Pants

The overalls are the bold green clothing piece in the image. They include two wide pant legs, a rounded lower body section, a front bib, straps, button details, and a rolled cuff at each ankle.

Make 2 Pant Legs

1. With green yarn, CO 28 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnds 1 to 4: Rep K1, P1 around for cuff ribbing.
3. Rnds 5 to 18: K all sts.
4. Rnd 19: K all sts, then place the leg on a holder.
5. Make the second leg the same way, but do not cut yarn after Rnd 19.

Join Pants

1. With the second leg on the needles, CO 4 sts for the center front.
2. K across the 28 sts of the first leg.
3. CO 4 sts for the center back.
4. K across the 28 sts of the second leg. 64 sts total.
5. Rnds 1 to 10: K all sts.
6. Rnd 11: Rep K14, k2tog around. 60 sts.
7. Rnd 12: K all sts.
8. Rnd 13: Rep K13, k2tog around. 56 sts.
9. Rnd 14: K all sts.
10. Rnd 15: Rep K12, k2tog around. 52 sts.
11. Rnd 16: K all sts.
12. BO loosely.

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Slide the overall pants over the lower body. The pants should cover the body from the lower belly to just above the ankles, leaving golden feet visible. Sew the waist edge invisibly to the body.

Front Overall Bib

1. With green yarn, CO 18 sts and work flat.
2. Rows 1 to 4: K all sts for a garter lower edge.
3. Rows 5 to 16: Work in st st, beginning with a knit row.
4. Row 17: SSK, K14, k2tog. 16 sts.
5. Row 18: P all sts.
6. Row 19: SSK, K12, k2tog. 14 sts.
7. Row 20: K all sts for a garter top edge.
8. Row 21: K all sts.
9. BO all sts, leaving a long tail.

Sew the bib to the front center of the pants, from just below the sweater yoke down to the rounded belly. The bib should sit flat, with the top edge slightly below the daisy sweater collar.

Overall Straps

1. Make 2 straps with green yarn.
2. CO 5 sts.
3. Rows 1 to 34: K all sts.
4. BO all sts, leaving a sewing tail.

Attach each strap to the top corner of the bib, cross it slightly over the shoulder, and sew it to the back waist of the overalls. Sew one small brown button at each front strap base.

Strawberry and Carrot on the Overall Bib

The bib has a tiny red strawberry and a small orange carrot, matching the garden theme in the image. Keep these pieces small so they sit neatly on the green front bib.

Red Strawberry

1. With red yarn, CO 6 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts. 6 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb around. 12 sts.
4. Rnd 3: K all sts.
5. Rnd 4: Rep K1, kfb around. 18 sts.
6. Rnds 5 to 7: K all sts.
7. Rnd 8: Rep K1, k2tog around. 12 sts.
8. Rnd 9: K2tog around. 6 sts.
9. Stuff lightly, draw closed, and secure.

• With white yarn, embroider 6 tiny seed stitches on the strawberry.
• With green yarn, make 3 short straight stitches at the top for leaves.
• Sew the strawberry to the lower left side of the bib.

Orange Carrot

1. With orange yarn, CO 8 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnds 1 to 5: K all sts.
3. Rnd 6: Rep K2, k2tog twice. 6 sts.
4. Rnd 7: K all sts.
5. Rnd 8: K2tog around. 3 sts.
6. Cut yarn, draw closed, and secure.

• With green yarn, add 3 tiny straight stitches at the wider carrot end for leaves.
• Sew the carrot diagonally beside the strawberry, tilted slightly upward.

Garden Sandals With Ladybugs

The sandals sit over the golden puppy feet. They have tan soles, brown straps, and small red ladybugs on top, like the image.

Make 2 Tan Soles

1. With tan yarn, CO 8 sts and work flat.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: P all sts.
4. Row 3: Kfb, K6, kfb. 10 sts.
5. Row 4: P all sts.
6. Rows 5 to 14: Work in st st.
7. Row 15: SSK, K6, k2tog. 8 sts.
8. Row 16: P all sts.
9. BO all sts.

Make 2 Brown Straps

1. With brown yarn, CO 5 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 18: K all sts.
3. BO all sts.

Sew one sole under each foot. Sew the brown strap over the top front of each foot. Add a second short strap across the ankle if desired by CO 4 sts and knitting 14 rows in garter stitch.

Ladybug Details

• For each ladybug, use red yarn and make a small oval with 4 straight stitches.
• Add a tiny black stitch down the center.
• Add one black stitch for the head.
• Sew or embroider one ladybug on each brown sandal strap.

Head Flowerpot

The puppy has a small terracotta flowerpot perched on the left top of the head. It is slightly tilted and holds green stems with white and pink flowers.

Terracotta Pot

1. With terracotta orange-brown yarn, CO 20 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnds 1 to 3: Rep K1, P1 around for the top rim.
3. Rnds 4 to 8: K all sts.
4. Rnd 9: Rep K3, k2tog around. 16 sts.
5. Rnd 10: K all sts.
6. Rnd 11: Rep K2, k2tog around. 12 sts.
7. Rnd 12: K all sts.
8. BO all sts.

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Stuff the pot lightly. Sew the lower edge closed with a flat circle of matching yarn, or gather it closed and flatten the bottom. Sew the pot to the top left side of the head at a gentle angle.

Flower Stems

1. For each stem, with green yarn, CO 3 sts.
2. Knit an I-cord for 8 rows for a short stem or 11 rows for a taller stem.
3. Make 3 stems total.
4. Sew the lower ends inside the flowerpot.

Small Flowers

• For each white flower, CO 12 sts with white yarn and BO loosely.
• Coil the bind-off chain into 5 small petals and stitch the center closed.
• Add a yellow stitch in the middle.
• For the pink flower, use pink yarn the same way, but make it slightly smaller by CO 10 sts.
• Sew flowers to the tops of the stems.

Head Watering Can

The watering can sits on the top right side of the head. It is light tan with a blue lower stripe, a handle, a spout, and a white daisy on the front.

Watering Can Body

1. With tan yarn, CO 24 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnds 1 to 3: K all sts.
3. Change to blue yarn.
4. Rnd 4: K all sts in blue.
5. Change back to tan yarn.
6. Rnds 5 to 10: K all sts.
7. Rnd 11: Rep K4, k2tog around. 20 sts.
8. Rnd 12: K all sts.
9. Rnd 13: Rep K3, k2tog around. 16 sts.
10. BO, leaving a tail.

Stuff lightly and close the top with a flat seam. Shape it into a small rounded cylinder. Sew it to the top right side of the head, leaning slightly outward.

Watering Can Spout

1. With tan yarn, CO 5 sts.
2. Knit I-cord for 14 rows.
3. BO and pull the end slightly tight.
4. For the spout rose, CO 8 sts, K 2 rows, BO, then sew this tiny oval to the end of the I-cord.

Sew the spout to the upper side of the watering can, angling upward and outward. Bend it gently as you sew so it matches the playful shape in the image.

Watering Can Handle

1. With tan yarn, CO 4 sts.
2. Knit I-cord for 20 rows.
3. BO, leaving a long tail.

Curve the I-cord into a handle and sew both ends to the opposite side of the watering can. Keep the loop open and rounded.

Watering Can Daisy

• Embroider one small white daisy on the front of the can.
• Use 5 white straight stitches for petals.
• Add one yellow stitch in the center.
• Keep the flower centered above the blue stripe.

Straw Garden Hat With Blue Bow

The hat is a flat straw-colored accessory placed beside the puppy. It has a rounded crown, wide brim, and a blue bow around the front. Use tan or straw beige yarn.

Hat Crown

1. With straw beige yarn, CO 8 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts. 8 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb around. 16 sts.
4. Rnd 3: Rep K1, kfb around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 4: K all sts.
6. Rnd 5: Rep K2, kfb around. 32 sts.
7. Rnds 6 to 14: K all sts.
8. BO loosely.

Hat Brim

1. Pick up 32 sts around the crown base with straw beige yarn.
2. Rnd 1: Kfb around. 64 sts.
3. Rnd 2: P all sts.
4. Rnd 3: K all sts.
5. Rnd 4: P all sts.
6. Rnd 5: Rep K7, kfb around. 72 sts.
7. Rnd 6: P all sts.
8. BO loosely.

Blue Bow

1. With blue yarn, CO 8 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 18: K all sts.
3. BO all sts.
4. Wrap yarn tightly around the center 6 times to pinch into a bow.
5. For each tie, CO 4 sts and knit 12 rows, then BO.

Sew the bow to the front brim of the hat. Let the two knitted ties hang slightly to the side, matching the casual garden picnic look.

Picnic Basket

The picnic basket sits beside the puppy on the checked blanket. It has a brown basket body, tan lid, curved handle, and red-and-white gingham cloth peeking out.

Basket Body

1. With brown yarn, CO 28 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnds 1 to 5: Rep K1, P1 around for a textured base.
3. Rnds 6 to 16: K all sts.
4. Rnd 17: Rep K5, k2tog around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 18: K all sts.
6. BO all sts.

Stuff the basket lightly and flatten the base so it stands upright. Use horizontal brown embroidery stitches if you want more woven texture.

Basket Lid

1. With tan yarn, CO 18 sts and work flat.
2. Rows 1 to 4: K all sts.
3. Rows 5 to 12: Work in st st.
4. Row 13: SSK, K14, k2tog. 16 sts.
5. Row 14: P all sts.
6. BO all sts.

Sew the lid across the top back edge of the basket, leaving the front slightly lifted so the gingham cloth can show.

Basket Handle

1. With brown yarn, CO 4 sts.
2. Knit I-cord for 30 rows.
3. BO, leaving a long tail.
4. Curve into a handle and sew both ends to the basket sides.

Gingham Cloth

• With white yarn, CO 16 sts and knit 16 rows in garter stitch.
• Use red yarn to embroider vertical lines every 4 stitches.
• Use red yarn to embroider horizontal lines every 4 ridges.
• Tuck the cloth under the lid and sew lightly in place.

Picnic Blanket

The blanket is a small checked mat placed under the basket. It uses white as the base with blue, pink, yellow, and green stitched stripes, matching the colorful picnic blanket in the image.

1. With white yarn, CO 34 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 4: K all sts.
3. Rows 5 to 44: Work in garter stitch, knitting every row.
4. Rows 45 to 48: K all sts.
5. BO all sts.

• With blue yarn, embroider vertical lines every 6 stitches.
• With pink yarn, embroider vertical lines between selected blue lines.
• With yellow yarn, embroider horizontal lines every 6 garter ridges.
• With green yarn, add a few lighter horizontal lines to complete the picnic check pattern.
• Block the blanket lightly so it lies flat beside the puppy.

Body Assembly

Before sewing everything permanently, place the body, legs, arms, head, and clothing together on a flat surface. The puppy should sit with both legs forward, feet turned slightly outward, and arms resting near the front bib.

1. Sew the legs to the lower front of the body, spacing them about 4 stitches apart at the top.
2. Pull the green overall pants over the seated lower body and secure the waist with hidden stitches.
3. Sew the bib to the front center of the pants.
4. Attach the straps over the shoulders and sew the buttons to the front.
5. Place the sweater yoke around the upper body and sew it neatly below the neck.
6. Sew the arms to the sides of the body, slightly forward, so the paws frame the bib.
7. Sew the head to the top of the body with firm stitches, checking that the face points forward.
8. Attach the ears after the head is secured so you can balance the expression.

Facial Expression and Eye Shaping

To create the soft puppy look shown in the image, add gentle eye shaping after the head is stuffed and closed. Use golden yellow yarn and a long needle.

1. Insert the needle at the back lower head and come out beside the left eye.
2. Take a tiny stitch beside the eye and return to the back lower head.
3. Pull gently until the eye sinks slightly into the face.
4. Repeat for the right eye, matching the tension.
5. Knot securely and hide the yarn tail inside the head.

This step gives the puppy a friendly, rounded expression. Do not pull too tightly, or the face may become pinched.

Flower and Clothing Placement Guide

• Flowerpot: sew to the top left of the head, slightly tilted outward.
• Watering can: sew to the top right of the head, leaning gently to the side.
• Daisies on yoke: place across the navy chest area, with one central flower and smaller flowers around it.
• Strawberry: sew to the lower left front of the green bib.
• Carrot: sew diagonally beside the strawberry.
• Sandals: position the tan soles under the golden feet and brown straps over the toe area.
• Ladybugs: add one small red ladybug on each sandal strap.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check every seam and tighten any loose ends before trimming yarn tails. Brush the surface gently with your fingers to smooth the stitches. Add the final black mouth curve, pink tongue, toe lines, button placement, and tiny daisy centers only after the main pieces are securely attached.

• Make sure the head sits straight above the body.
• Keep the ears symmetrical but naturally relaxed.
• Angle the flowerpot and watering can so they look balanced, not heavy.
• Place the picnic hat, blanket, and basket beside the puppy for display.

Care Notes

This knitted puppy is best used as a decorative soft toy. Because it includes buttons, safety eyes, and small sewn accessories, it is not recommended for children under 3 years old.

• Spot clean with a damp cloth.
• Do not machine wash if accessories are attached.
• Let the toy air dry fully before storage.
• Avoid heavy handling of the head-top flowerpot and watering can.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Head is round, firm, and larger than the body.
• Eyes are evenly spaced and slightly sunken.
• Muzzle is centered and softly stuffed.
• Nose, mouth, and tongue are secure.
• Ears hang down at both sides of the face.
• Blue-and-white sleeves are even in stripe width.
• Green overalls sit smoothly over the seated body.
• Strawberry, carrot, buttons, daisies, and ladybugs are attached.
• Flowerpot, flowers, and watering can are stable on the head.
• Hat, basket, and blanket are complete for the full garden picnic scene.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

To preserve the shape, store the puppy upright in a dry place away from direct sunlight. If dust gathers on the stitches, use a soft brush or clean cloth to lift it gently.

• For small stains, dab with cool water and mild soap.
• Do not soak the head because the accessories may shift.
• Reshape the ears, feet, and overalls while damp if needed.
• Keep the toy away from pets that may pull on flowers, buttons, or straps.
• Store the picnic accessories in a small breathable bag when not displayed.

Your golden garden puppy is now ready to sit proudly with its green overalls, daisy sweater, tiny gardening treasures, straw hat, picnic basket, and colorful blanket. The finished piece makes a bright handmade display for spring decor, garden-themed shelves, nursery styling, or a cheerful knitting gift.