Knitting Tutorial: Picnic Dalmatian Puppy Doll – Free Knitting Pattern

This cheerful picnic Dalmatian puppy doll is knitted with a large round head, floppy spotted ears, a soft white body, yellow striped sleeves, blue heart overalls, sandals, a red neck scarf, and tiny picnic accessories. The finished look includes a strawberry basket bag, sun hat, juice bottle, and little sandwich for a sweet handmade summer scene.

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Finished Size

• Standing height: about 12 in from feet to top of head.
• Head width: about 5 in across after stuffing.
• Body height: about 4 in from neck to lower body.
• Leg length: about 4 in from hip to paw.
• Arm length: about 3.5 in from shoulder to paw.
• Hat diameter: about 4 in across brim.
• Basket bag: about 2 in wide and 2.25 in tall including flap.

The puppy in the photo has a large head and small rounded body. Keep the head firmly stuffed, the body medium firm, and the limbs slightly softer so the doll can sit neatly on a picnic bench.

Yarn and Supplies

• Worsted weight yarn: white for puppy head, body, paws, legs, and ears.
• Worsted weight yarn: black for spots, nose, eye patch, embroidery, and paw dots.
• Worsted weight yarn: sky blue for overalls.
• Worsted weight yarn: cream and golden yellow for striped shirt sleeves.
• Worsted weight yarn: red for scarf and strawberry flap.
• Worsted weight yarn: tan for sandals, picnic basket bag, hat, and sandwich crust.
• Small yarn amounts: pink, green, yellow, white, and brown for flowers, bees, strawberries, sandwich, bottle, and details.
• Needles: US size 3 double pointed needles, or size needed to make tight fabric.
• Optional flat knitting needles: US size 3 for scarf, overall straps, and tiny flat accessories.
• Safety eyes: two 8 mm black safety eyes, or black buttons if the doll is for display only.
• Button: one tiny tan button for the front overall bib.
• Stuffing: polyester fiberfill.
• Tools: tapestry needle, stitch markers, embroidery needle, scissors, pins, and row counter.

Gauge

Gauge is important for a firm toy fabric. In stockinette stitch, 6 stitches and 8 rounds should measure about 1 in. If your stitches look loose or stuffing shows through, go down one needle size.

The knitted fabric should be dense, smooth, and slightly stretchy. The pictured puppy has visible vertical knit columns, so stockinette in the round is used for most parts.

Abbreviations

• CO: cast on.
• BO: bind off.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• st or sts: stitch or stitches.
• rnd: round.
• RS: right side.
• WS: wrong side.
• kfb: knit into front and back of same stitch, increasing 1 stitch.
• k2tog: knit 2 stitches together, decreasing 1 stitch.
• ssk: slip 1 knitwise, slip 1 knitwise, knit slipped stitches together.
• m1: make 1 stitch by lifting the bar between stitches and knitting through the back loop.
• st st: stockinette stitch. Knit every round when working in the round.
• garter st: knit every row when working flat.

Construction Notes

This puppy is made in separate knitted pieces and sewn together. The head, body, arms, legs, ears, and accessories are worked separately so the spots and clothing can be placed accurately.

The head is large and round, with the lower face slightly full. The snout is not a separate muzzle; instead, the nose and mouth are embroidered on the front center. This keeps the face soft and close to the photo.

The puppy wears a knitted blue overall suit over a cream and yellow striped shirt. The white legs continue below the shorts, with black Dalmatian spots on the lower legs. Sandals wrap around the paws with flower details.

Main Puppy Head

Use white yarn. Work in the round on double pointed needles. Stuff gradually as the shape grows, but do not overstuff before closing.

1. CO 8 sts. Divide across needles and join to work in the round.
2. Rnd 1: kfb in each st around. 16 sts.
3. Rnd 2: knit all sts.
4. Rnd 3: repeat k1, kfb around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 4: knit all sts.
6. Rnd 5: repeat k2, kfb around. 32 sts.
7. Rnd 6: knit all sts.
8. Rnd 7: repeat k3, kfb around. 40 sts.
9. Rnd 8: knit all sts.
10. Rnd 9: repeat k4, kfb around. 48 sts.
11. Rnd 10: knit all sts.
12. Rnd 11: repeat k5, kfb around. 56 sts.
13. Rnd 12: knit all sts.
14. Rnd 13: repeat k6, kfb around. 64 sts.
15. Rnds 14-26: knit all sts for 13 rounds.
16. Rnd 27: k18, kfb, k26, kfb, k18. 66 sts.
17. Rnd 28: knit all sts.
18. Rnd 29: k19, kfb, k26, kfb, k19. 68 sts.
19. Rnds 30-34: knit all sts for 5 rounds.
20. Rnd 35: repeat k6, k2tog around, then k4. 60 sts.
21. Rnd 36: knit all sts.
22. Rnd 37: repeat k5, k2tog around, then k4. 52 sts.
23. Rnd 38: knit all sts.
24. Rnd 39: repeat k4, k2tog around, then k4. 44 sts.
25. Rnd 40: knit all sts.
26. Rnd 41: repeat k3, k2tog around, then k4. 36 sts.
27. Rnd 42: knit all sts.
28. Rnd 43: repeat k2, k2tog around. 27 sts.
29. Rnd 44: repeat k1, k2tog around. 18 sts.
30. Rnd 45: k2tog around. 9 sts.

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Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread through the remaining 9 sts, pull closed, and secure. The cast-on end is the top of the head, and the gathered end is the lower neck area.

Head Spots

The pictured puppy has black spots on the head: one large patch around the right eye, one round spot on the top front, one small spot on the left side, and small marks near the ears. Knit or embroider these before final face detailing.

Large Right Eye Patch

Use black yarn and work flat. This oval patch sits around the puppy’s right eye from the viewer’s perspective.

1. CO 4 sts.
2. Row 1: knit.
3. Row 2: purl.
4. Row 3: kfb, k2, kfb. 6 sts.
5. Row 4: purl.
6. Row 5: kfb, k4, kfb. 8 sts.
7. Rows 6-10: work in st st, beginning with a purl row.
8. Row 11: ssk, k4, k2tog. 6 sts.
9. Row 12: purl.
10. Row 13: ssk, k2, k2tog. 4 sts.
11. Row 14: purl.
12. Row 15: ssk, k2tog. 2 sts.
13. Row 16: k2tog. 1 st.

Fasten off. Sew the patch vertically on the right side of the face, slightly tilted inward. Place the safety eye through the patch before securing the eye washer.

Round Head Spots

• Top black spot: CO 6 sts with black yarn, join in round, kfb around for 12 sts, knit 2 rounds, then k2tog around and close. Flatten and sew near the top front left of center.
• Left cheek-side spot: CO 5 sts, join in round, kfb around for 10 sts, knit 1 round, k2tog around and close. Sew to the left side of head.
• Small side spots: embroider small satin stitch circles using black yarn near each ear base.

Floppy Ears

The ears are long, rounded, and floppy. Each ear is white with black Dalmatian spots. They are sewn to the sides of the head with the top edge curved downward.

Make Two Ears

1. CO 10 sts with white yarn. Work flat.
2. Row 1: knit.
3. Row 2: purl.
4. Row 3: kfb, k8, kfb. 12 sts.
5. Row 4: purl.
6. Row 5: kfb, k10, kfb. 14 sts.
7. Row 6: purl.
8. Row 7: kfb, k12, kfb. 16 sts.
9. Rows 8-24: work in st st, keeping a smooth oval shape.
10. Row 25: ssk, k12, k2tog. 14 sts.
11. Row 26: purl.
12. Row 27: ssk, k10, k2tog. 12 sts.
13. Row 28: purl.
14. Row 29: ssk, k8, k2tog. 10 sts.
15. Row 30: purl.
16. Row 31: ssk, k6, k2tog. 8 sts.
17. Row 32: purl.
18. Row 33: ssk, k4, k2tog. 6 sts.
19. Row 34: purl.
20. Row 35: ssk, k2, k2tog. 4 sts.
21. Row 36: purl.
22. Row 37: ssk, k2tog. 2 sts.
23. Row 38: k2tog. 1 st.

Fasten off. Make a second ear. Add black spots by duplicate stitch or by sewing small knitted circles. On one ear, place a black spot near the upper outside edge. On the other ear, place two smaller spots along the hanging edge.

Flower on Head

The photo shows a tiny pink flower with a yellow center and green leaves near the puppy’s left ear. This is a small but important detail.

Pink Flower

1. With pink yarn, CO 15 sts.
2. Row 1: knit.
3. Row 2: repeat k2tog across until 8 sts remain.
4. Cut yarn and thread through remaining sts.
5. Pull tightly so the strip curls into a flower.
6. Sew the base securely.

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Yellow Center and Leaves

• For the center, make a French knot or a tiny embroidered circle with yellow yarn.
• For each leaf, CO 3 sts with green yarn, knit 1 row, ssk, k1, then bind off. Make two leaves.
• Sew leaves first, then the flower on top, slightly above the left ear seam.

Body

The body is small compared with the head. It is mostly hidden by the blue overalls and striped sleeves, but it must be firm enough to support the head.

1. CO 12 sts with white yarn. Divide and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: kfb around. 24 sts.
3. Rnd 2: knit.
4. Rnd 3: repeat k3, kfb around. 30 sts.
5. Rnd 4: knit.
6. Rnd 5: repeat k4, kfb around. 36 sts.
7. Rnds 6-14: knit all sts.
8. Rnd 15: repeat k4, k2tog around. 30 sts.
9. Rnds 16-18: knit all sts.
10. Rnd 19: repeat k3, k2tog around. 24 sts.
11. Rnd 20: knit all sts.
12. Rnd 21: repeat k2, k2tog around. 18 sts.
13. Rnd 22: knit all sts.
14. Rnd 23: repeat k1, k2tog around. 12 sts.

Stuff the body firmly, keeping the lower body rounded and the neck narrower. Cut yarn, thread through the 12 sts, pull closed, and secure.

Legs and Feet

The legs are long white Dalmatian legs with small black spots and rounded front paws. They are partly covered by blue overall shorts and tan sandals.

Make Two Legs

1. CO 8 sts with white yarn. Divide and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: kfb around. 16 sts.
3. Rnd 2: knit.
4. Rnd 3: repeat k3, kfb around. 20 sts.
5. Rnds 4-8: knit all sts. This forms the rounded paw.
6. Rnd 9: k4, k2tog 6 times, k4. 14 sts.
7. Rnds 10-27: knit all sts for the slim lower leg.
8. Rnd 28: repeat k6, kfb around, ending k2. 16 sts.
9. Rnds 29-32: knit all sts for the upper leg.
10. Rnd 33: repeat k2, k2tog around. 12 sts.

Stuff the paw firmly and the leg lightly. Leave the top open for sewing to the lower body. Make a second leg the same way.

Paw Toe Lines

• Use black yarn to embroider two vertical toe lines on the front of each white paw.
• Begin each line at the lower front edge and stitch upward for about 0.5 in.
• Do not pull too tightly, or the paw will pucker.

Leg Spots

• On the left leg, embroider one black oval on the front lower shin and one small dot near the ankle.
• On the right leg, embroider one black dot near the knee and one dot near the lower outside leg.
• Use duplicate stitch for soft-edged spots that match the knitted texture.

Arms

The arms have white paws and yellow striped sleeves. The sleeve section begins above the paw, just like the puppy in the photo.

Make Two Arms

1. CO 8 sts with white yarn. Divide and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: kfb around. 16 sts.
3. Rnds 2-6: knit all sts for the rounded paw.
4. Rnd 7: repeat k2, k2tog around. 12 sts.
5. Rnd 8: knit all sts.
6. Change to cream yarn.
7. Rnds 9-10: knit all sts.
8. Change to golden yellow yarn.
9. Rnds 11-12: knit all sts.
10. Change to cream yarn.
11. Rnds 13-14: knit all sts.
12. Change to golden yellow yarn.
13. Rnds 15-16: knit all sts.
14. Change to cream yarn.
15. Rnds 17-18: knit all sts.
16. Rnd 19: repeat k4, k2tog around. 10 sts.
17. Rnd 20: knit all sts.

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Stuff the white paw section firmly and the sleeve lightly. Leave the top open. Sew arms to the upper sides of the body so they hang downward with the white paws visible outside the overalls.

Blue Overalls

The overalls are a key feature. They are sky blue with a bib, short legs, shoulder straps, a tiny button, embroidered white hearts, bees, a flower, and small decorative stitching.

Overall Shorts Base

Use sky blue yarn. Work the shorts as a removable-looking garment sewn around the body, but stitch it permanently so it stays neat.

1. CO 36 sts with sky blue yarn. Work flat.
2. Row 1: knit.
3. Row 2: purl.
4. Rows 3-10: continue in st st.
5. Row 11: k8, BO 6 sts, k8, BO 6 sts, k8. This separates leg openings.
6. Row 12: p8, CO 6 sts over gap, p8, CO 6 sts over gap, p8. 36 sts.
7. Rows 13-16: work in st st.
8. Row 17: knit all sts for a lower rolled edge.
9. Row 18: purl.
10. BO all sts, leaving a long sewing tail.

Wrap the blue piece around the lower body. Align the leg openings over the tops of the legs. Sew the back seam neatly. The front should sit higher than the back, like the photo.

Overall Bib

1. CO 14 sts with sky blue yarn.
2. Rows 1-2: knit all sts.
3. Row 3: knit.
4. Row 4: purl.
5. Rows 5-12: continue in st st.
6. Row 13: k2tog, k10, ssk. 12 sts.
7. Row 14: purl.
8. Row 15: k2tog, k8, ssk. 10 sts.
9. Rows 16-17: work in st st.
10. Row 18: knit all sts.
11. BO all sts.

Sew the bib to the front center of the shorts. The bib should cover the lower chest and stop below the red scarf. Sew one tiny tan button near the upper left side of the bib.

Overall Shoulder Straps

Make two straps in sky blue. They cross from the back waist over the shoulders to the front bib.

1. CO 4 sts.
2. Rows 1-26: knit every row.
3. BO all sts.

Sew one end of each strap to the back top edge of the shorts. Bring the straps over the shoulders and attach them to the top corners of the bib. Keep the straps snug but not tight.

White Heart Motifs on Overalls

The shorts in the photo have white heart shapes. Embroider them after sewing the overalls in place.

• Make 6 small hearts on the shorts front and sides.
• Each heart uses two small duplicate stitches at the top and one longer stitch below.
• Place three hearts on the right short leg and three on the left short leg.
• Keep the hearts irregular but balanced, matching the handmade look.

Bee and Flower Embroidery

• Bee body: with yellow yarn, make three horizontal satin stitches about 0.4 in long.
• Bee stripes: add two small black vertical stitches over the yellow body.
• Bee wings: add two tiny white loop stitches above the body.
• Flower stem: embroider a green vertical stitch on the bib or shorts.
• Flower head: make one red or pink French knot with a yellow dot beside it.

Place one bee on the right side of the bib and one bee on the lower short leg near the side, as shown in the photo.

Red Picnic Scarf

The puppy wears a bright red scarf tied around the neck, with two pointed tails hanging in front. This adds color and hides the head-to-body seam.

1. CO 6 sts with red yarn.
2. Rows 1-6: knit every row.
3. Row 7: kfb, k4, kfb. 8 sts.
4. Rows 8-11: knit every row.
5. Row 12: kfb, k6, kfb. 10 sts.
6. Rows 13-38: knit every row.
7. Row 39: ssk, k6, k2tog. 8 sts.
8. Rows 40-43: knit every row.
9. Row 44: ssk, k4, k2tog. 6 sts.
10. Rows 45-50: knit every row.
11. BO all sts.

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Wrap the scarf around the neck with the widest part at the front. Cross the ends and stitch them down so they look tied. Leave two short pointed red tails visible at the front.

Sandals

The sandals are tan with soles, front straps, ankle straps, and tiny pink flowers. They sit on top of the white paws and do not need to be removable.

Make Two Soles

1. CO 8 sts with tan yarn.
2. Row 1: knit.
3. Row 2: purl.
4. Row 3: kfb, k6, kfb. 10 sts.
5. Rows 4-10: work in st st.
6. Row 11: ssk, k6, k2tog. 8 sts.
7. Row 12: purl.
8. Row 13: ssk, k4, k2tog. 6 sts.
9. BO all sts.

Sew one sole under each paw, letting the tan edge show around the front and sides.

Front and Ankle Straps

• Front strap: CO 4 sts with tan yarn, knit 16 rows, BO. Make two.
• Ankle strap: CO 3 sts with tan yarn, knit 22 rows, BO. Make two.
• Sew one front strap across the toes of each paw.
• Sew one ankle strap around each lower leg, just above the paw.

Sandal Flowers

• With pink yarn, make five small straight stitches in a circle for each sandal flower.
• Add one yellow French knot in the center.
• Add one tiny green stitch on each side for leaves.
• Place the flower on the outside edge of each sandal strap.

Basket Bag with Strawberries

The small crossbody basket hangs from a tan strap. It has a woven tan pouch, a red strawberry flap with white seed dots, green leaves, and three red strawberries on the lower front.

Basket Pouch

1. CO 14 sts with tan yarn.
2. Rows 1-2: knit all sts.
3. Row 3: knit.
4. Row 4: purl.
5. Rows 5-16: continue in st st.
6. Row 17: knit all sts.
7. Row 18: purl.
8. BO all sts.

Fold the lower edge up to form a pouch about 1.5 in tall. Sew side seams. Lightly stuff with a tiny amount of fiberfill so the bag looks rounded.

Red Strawberry Flap

1. CO 12 sts with red yarn.
2. Row 1: knit.
3. Row 2: purl.
4. Row 3: ssk, k8, k2tog. 10 sts.
5. Row 4: purl.
6. Row 5: ssk, k6, k2tog. 8 sts.
7. Row 6: purl.
8. Row 7: ssk, k4, k2tog. 6 sts.
9. Row 8: purl.
10. Row 9: ssk, k2, k2tog. 4 sts.
11. Row 10: purl.
12. Row 11: ssk, k2tog. 2 sts.
13. Row 12: k2tog. 1 st.

Fasten off. Sew the wide edge of the flap to the top front of the basket pouch. Embroider small white seed stitches across the red flap.

Basket Strawberries and Leaves

• For each strawberry, CO 4 sts with red yarn, knit 1 row, kfb across for 8 sts, purl 1 row, then k2tog across and close.
• Make three strawberries and sew them along the bottom front of the basket.
• Add tiny white seed stitches to each strawberry.
• Add green straight stitches above each berry for leaves.

Crossbody Strap

1. CO 3 sts with tan yarn.
2. Knit every row until the strap measures about 13 in.
3. BO all sts.

Sew strap ends to the sides of the basket. Place the strap from the puppy’s left shoulder to the right hip so the basket rests on the front of the overalls.

Straw Sun Hat with Bee

The hat sits beside the puppy in the photo. It is a tan straw-style hat with a rounded crown, wide brim, golden band, and a tiny bee decoration.

Hat Crown

1. CO 8 sts with tan yarn. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: kfb around. 16 sts.
3. Rnd 2: knit.
4. Rnd 3: repeat k1, kfb around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 4: knit.
6. Rnd 5: repeat k2, kfb around. 32 sts.
7. Rnds 6-13: knit all sts.
8. Rnd 14: repeat k2, k2tog around. 24 sts.
9. Rnd 15: knit all sts.

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Stuff the crown very lightly or leave it hollow. The crown should look rounded but not bulky.

Hat Brim

1. Pick up and knit 32 sts around the lower edge of the crown with tan yarn.
2. Rnd 1: repeat k3, kfb around. 40 sts.
3. Rnd 2: purl all sts to create a brim fold line.
4. Rnd 3: repeat k4, kfb around. 48 sts.
5. Rnd 4: knit all sts.
6. Rnd 5: repeat k5, kfb around. 56 sts.
7. Rnd 6: knit all sts.
8. Rnd 7: purl all sts.
9. BO loosely.

Flatten the brim gently with your fingers. Do not press it hard; the brim should have a soft handmade curve.

Hat Band and Bee

• With golden yellow yarn, embroider a band around the crown just above the brim.
• For the bee, make a small yellow oval using satin stitch on the brim front.
• Add two black stripes, one black head stitch, and two white wing loops.
• Sew the bee to the right front side of the hat brim.

Picnic Juice Bottle

The small bottle sits beside the puppy. It has an orange body, green cap, white label, and apple design.

Bottle Body

1. CO 8 sts with orange yarn. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: kfb around. 16 sts.
3. Rnds 2-8: knit all sts.
4. Rnd 9: repeat k2, k2tog around. 12 sts.
5. Rnds 10-12: knit all sts for the neck.
6. Change to green yarn.
7. Rnds 13-14: knit all sts.
8. Rnd 15: k2tog around. 6 sts.

Stuff lightly, close the top, and weave in ends. Use white yarn to embroider a small rectangle label on the bottle front.

Apple Label

• Make a small red apple shape on the white label using three red satin stitches.
• Add one green stitch as a leaf.
• Add a tiny brown stitch as the apple stem.

Tiny Sandwich

The sandwich is stacked with white bread, tan crust, green lettuce, red filling, and brown filling. It sits to the side of the puppy.

Bread Slices

1. CO 10 sts with white yarn.
2. Rows 1-8: knit every row.
3. BO all sts.
4. Make a second slice the same way.

Using tan yarn, embroider a crust line around the edge of each bread slice. Keep the corners slightly rounded.

Fillings

• Lettuce: CO 12 sts with green yarn, knit 2 rows, BO loosely so the edge waves.
• Tomato: CO 10 sts with red yarn, knit 2 rows, BO.
• Filling layer: CO 10 sts with light brown yarn, knit 2 rows, BO.

Stack one bread slice, green lettuce, red tomato, brown filling, and the second bread slice. Sew the layers together at the back edge only so the front layers remain visible.

Black Nose and Mouth

The nose is centered on the face below the eyes. It is black, rounded triangular, and slightly raised.

Knitted Nose

1. CO 5 sts with black yarn.
2. Row 1: knit.
3. Row 2: purl.
4. Row 3: ssk, k1, k2tog. 3 sts.
5. Row 4: purl.
6. Row 5: ssk, pass remaining stitch over. 1 st.

Fasten off and sew the nose to the center front of the face, about 1 in below the eyes. Add a single vertical black mouth line below the nose.

Cheeks

The puppy has soft pink blush on both cheeks. Use pink yarn very lightly so the blush looks gentle.

• On each cheek, make 4 to 5 loose horizontal duplicate stitches.
• Place the blush below the eyes and slightly outside the nose.
• Do not pull the yarn tight. The stitches should sit softly on the surface.

Eye Placement

Place the eyes before the head is completely closed if you use safety eyes. The left eye sits on the plain white side. The right eye sits inside the black oval eye patch.

• Place eyes between rounds 26 and 28 of the head.
• Leave about 1.25 in between the eyes.
• Angle the eye patch slightly so the puppy looks gentle and handmade.
• Secure safety eye washers firmly on the inside.

Attaching the Head and Body

Pin the head to the body before sewing. The puppy in the photo has a large head sitting low on a small body, so the neck join should be hidden by the red scarf.

1. Place the body under the lower center of the head.
2. Check that the face looks forward and the body is centered under the nose.
3. Use white yarn and a ladder stitch to sew around the neck opening twice.
4. Add extra stitches at the back of the neck for support.
5. Wrap and stitch the red scarf around the join after the head is secure.

Attaching Legs and Arms

The legs should point slightly forward so the puppy can sit. The arms hang downward at the sides, with the striped sleeves showing above the white paws.

1. Pin both legs to the lower body under the blue shorts.
2. Sew around each leg opening with white yarn, then cover the seam with the overall shorts edge.
3. Pin arms to the upper sides of the body, just below the shoulder straps.
4. Sew arms firmly, passing the needle through the body several times for strength.
5. Check that the bag strap can lie across the chest without covering the face.

Attaching Ears

The floppy ears frame the face. They begin high on each side of the head and droop down. One ear shows a rounded side edge; the other has spots near the hanging section.

1. Fold the top edge of each ear slightly inward to create a soft curve.
2. Pin the ears to the sides of the head, beginning around round 16 and ending around round 23.
3. Sew the upper 0.75 in of each ear firmly to the head.
4. Leave the lower part free so it flops naturally.
5. After sewing, add any final black spot embroidery to match the visible placement.

Detailed Clothing Placement

For the best match to the pictured doll, place the clothing in layers. The striped sleeves are part of the arms. The blue shorts wrap around the lower body. The bib sits on top, and the red scarf sits above the bib.

• The overalls should cover the lower body from waist to upper legs.
• The bib should stop below the scarf and should not cover the puppy’s chin.
• The shoulder straps should pass over the front of each shoulder and attach near the bib corners.
• The basket strap should cross over the overalls, not under them.
• The red scarf should be the top clothing layer around the neck.

Optional Tail

The tail is not visible from the front photo, but a small white tail can be added at the back if desired. Keep it subtle so it does not distract from the outfit.

1. CO 6 sts with white yarn and join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-8: knit all sts.
3. Rnd 9: k2tog around. 3 sts.
4. Close the tip and stuff very lightly.
5. Sew to the back of the body below the overalls.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

After all pieces are attached, check the doll from the front. The head should be round, the ears should hang evenly, the red scarf should sit snugly, and the overalls should show the white heart pattern clearly.

• Sew the black nose securely and embroider the vertical mouth line beneath it.
• Add pink cheek blush after the nose and eyes are finished.
• Secure the flower near the left ear with several tiny stitches.
• Attach the basket bag strap so the bag rests on the front right hip area.
• Place the hat, bottle, and sandwich beside the puppy for display.

Care Notes

Spot clean the doll gently with cool water and mild soap. Do not soak the safety eyes or embroidered details. Roll the cleaned area in a towel and reshape with your fingers.

• Air dry flat away from direct heat.
• Do not machine wash if the doll has buttons or safety eyes.
• Keep the red scarf and blue overalls smooth while drying.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The head is larger than the body and firmly stuffed.
• Both ears are floppy and placed high on the sides.
• The black eye patch is on one side only.
• The overalls have a bib, straps, button, white hearts, bees, and flower details.
• The red scarf covers the neck seam.
• The sandals have tan straps and pink flower details.
• The basket bag has strawberries, a red flap, and a crossbody strap.
• The hat has a brim, band, and bee decoration.
• The bottle has a green cap and apple label.
• The sandwich shows layered fillings between bread slices.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Store the puppy in a dry place where the yarn will not be crushed. Keep it away from strong sunlight to protect the red scarf, blue overalls, and pink embroidery from fading.

For long-term display, support the doll in a sitting position and keep the accessories nearby in a small box or basket. If the ears flatten, gently reshape them by hand and let them rest overnight.

• Use a lint roller carefully on the white areas.
• Trim loose fibers only with small sharp scissors.
• Do not pull embroidered spots, hearts, bees, or flower details.
• Refresh the shape by lightly fluffing the body and smoothing the clothing layers.