Crochet Tutorial: Tigger Bee Garden Overall Doll – Free Crochet Pattern.

This cheerful Tigger-inspired garden overall doll is a soft amigurumi design with a tall striped tiger head, round pink nose, long muzzle, orange ears, blue denim-style overalls, a green and blue striped shirt, orange legs, tan garden sandals, a tiny bee headband, flower accents, a bee crossbody bag, a straw hat with a ladybug, and two small crochet garden pots.

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Pattern Overview

This pattern uses US crochet terms and is written as a detailed amigurumi pattern for a seated garden doll. The finished doll has an oversized head, slim neck, rounded belly, short seated legs, rounded arms, and many small decorative garden details.

The body is worked mostly in continuous rounds. The clothing is crocheted directly onto the doll where possible, then layered with separate bib, straps, cuffs, buttons, flowers, insects, and bag details. This keeps the doll sturdy while still matching the busy handmade look in the image.

• Skill level: Confident beginner to intermediate.
• Finished size: About 13 to 15 inches tall when using worsted weight yarn and a 3.0 mm hook.
• Main construction: Head, muzzle, body, arms, legs, ears, outfit, sandals, bee bag, headband bee, hat, and plant props.
• Recommended method: Work tightly so stuffing does not show through the stitches.

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn in golden yellow, orange, black, peach, pink, denim blue, light blue, grass green, royal blue, tan, brown, red, white, yellow, mint, and dark green.
• 3.0 mm crochet hook for the doll and clothing.
• 2.5 mm crochet hook for small flowers, bees, ladybugs, and face details.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• 10 mm black safety eyes or embroidered oval eyes.
• Black embroidery thread.
• Dark brown embroidery thread for eyebrows and mouth shaping.
• Yarn needle.
• Stitch markers.
• Small buttons, optional, or crocheted buttons as written below.
• Cardboard or plastic circle for hat brim support, optional.
• Pipe cleaner or floral wire for sunflower stem, optional.

Abbreviations

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

Gauge and Crochet Style

Gauge is not strict for this decorative doll, but tight tension is important. With worsted weight yarn and a 3.0 mm hook, 6 sc by 6 rounds should measure close to 1 inch. The finished fabric should feel firm, not loose or floppy.

Stuff the head and body firmly, but do not overstuff the muzzle, ears, sandals, or small accessories. Light stuffing helps the face keep the soft, rounded look from the image. For the neatest finish, use the invisible decrease and keep all color changes on the back or underside when possible.

Important Color Notes

• The head base is golden yellow with orange outer sides and black tiger stripes.
• The muzzle is long and golden yellow, with a round pink nose attached to the front.
• The shirt has alternating royal blue and grass green stripes.
• The overalls are denim blue with lighter blue cuffs and straps.
• The legs and hands are orange, with black stripe patches added after crocheting.
• The sandals are tan with daisy flowers on the front straps.
• The bee bag and headband bee are yellow and black with white wings.

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Head

Work the head in continuous rounds. Start with golden yellow. The face is tall and oval, with the front slightly flatter after the muzzle is attached. Add orange and black markings later so the shaping remains easy for beginners.

1. Rnd 1: With golden yellow, make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc around. 30 sts.
6. Rnd 6: Sc 4, inc around. 36 sts.
7. Rnd 7: Sc 5, inc around. 42 sts.
8. Rnd 8: Sc 6, inc around. 48 sts.
9. Rnd 9: Sc 7, inc around. 54 sts.
10. Rnd 10: Sc 8, inc around. 60 sts.
11. Rnds 11-17: Sc around. 60 sts each round.
12. Rnd 18: Sc 18, inc, sc 22, inc, sc 18. 62 sts.
13. Rnds 19-22: Sc around. 62 sts each round.
14. Rnd 23: Sc 18, dec, sc 22, dec, sc 18. 60 sts.
15. Rnd 24: Sc 8, dec around. 54 sts.
16. Rnd 25: Sc 7, dec around. 48 sts.
17. Rnd 26: Sc 6, dec around. 42 sts.
18. Rnd 27: Sc 5, dec around. 36 sts.
19. Rnd 28: Sc 4, dec around. 30 sts.
20. Rnd 29: Sc 3, dec around. 24 sts.

Pause here. Insert or embroider the eyes between Rnds 17 and 18, about 9 stitches apart. The eyes should sit above the muzzle area and slightly toward the center. Stuff the head firmly, especially around the top and cheeks.

1. Rnd 30: Sc 2, dec around. 18 sts.
2. Rnd 31: Sc 1, dec around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 32: Dec around. 6 sts.

FO and close the hole. Leave a smooth surface on the front for the muzzle. The head should look tall, rounded, and slightly oversized compared with the body.

Orange Face Side Panels

The orange panels frame the yellow face and create the strong tiger look. Make two mirrored panels. These are sewn flat onto the sides of the head, starting near the top forehead and curving down toward the cheek.

Make Two

1. Row 1: With orange, ch 9, sc in second ch from hook and across. 8 sts.
2. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, inc, sc 6, inc. 10 sts.
3. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 10 sts.
4. Row 4: Ch 1, turn, inc, sc 8, inc. 12 sts.
5. Rows 5-8: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 12 sts.
6. Row 9: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 8, dec. 10 sts.
7. Row 10: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 6, dec. 8 sts.
8. Row 11: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 4, dec. 6 sts.
9. Border: Sc evenly around the panel, placing 2 sc in each corner.

FO with a long tail. Sew one panel to each side of the head. Keep the widest area around the cheek. The panels should not cover the center yellow face. Use small whip stitches and keep the seam flat.

Black Tiger Stripes for Head

The image shows curved black tiger stripes on the orange side sections. Use black yarn or embroidery thread. The stripes should look bold but not bulky.

• Make 3 short diagonal stripes on the right side of the head.
• Make 2 short diagonal stripes on the left side of the head.
• Add 1 small curved black stripe above the forehead edge if desired.
• Each stripe can be embroidered with 3 to 4 long satin stitches.
• Keep the stripes angled downward toward the muzzle.

Long Muzzle

The muzzle is the main facial feature. It is long, rounded, and projects forward. The upper part is golden yellow, while the big round nose is pink and sits on the front center.

1. Rnd 1: With golden yellow, make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc around. 30 sts.
6. Rnds 6-9: Sc around. 30 sts each round.
7. Rnd 10: Sc 8, inc, sc 12, inc, sc 8. 32 sts.
8. Rnds 11-14: Sc around. 32 sts each round.
9. Rnd 15: Sc 8, dec, sc 12, dec, sc 8. 30 sts.
10. Rnd 16: Sc 3, dec around. 24 sts.
11. Rnd 17: Sc 2, dec around. 18 sts.

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Lightly stuff the muzzle. Flatten the open edge slightly into an oval. Pin it to the lower front of the head, beginning just below the eyes and ending near the lower face. Sew securely around the edge. Add extra stitches at the sides to shape soft cheeks.

Pink Nose

1. Rnd 1: With pink, make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: BLO sc around. 24 sts.
6. Rnd 6: Sc around. 24 sts.
7. Rnd 7: Sc 2, dec around. 18 sts.

Stuff lightly. FO with a long tail. Sew the nose to the front center of the muzzle. Use a spiral surface stitch with pink yarn if you want the visible rounded crochet spiral shown in the image.

Open Smile and Mouth Patch

The doll has a large open happy mouth under the muzzle. Crochet a dark red oval patch first, then outline it with golden yellow or sew it directly onto the lower face.

1. Row 1: With dark red, ch 7, sc in second ch from hook, sc 4, 3 sc in last ch. Work on the other side of the chain, sc 4, inc in last st. 14 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc, sc 4, inc in next 3 sts, sc 4, inc in next 2 sts. 20 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc around. 20 sts.

FO with a long tail. Sew the mouth vertically below the muzzle. Shape it into a rounded open smile. Embroider a small black or brown outline around the mouth if needed.

Eyebrows and Face Details

• Use dark brown yarn to embroider two short curved eyebrows above the eyes.
• Place the eyebrows at a gentle upward angle for a happy expression.
• Add two tiny brown cheek lines beside the muzzle if desired.
• Use black thread to reinforce the eyes if using embroidered eyes.
• Do not overfill the face with details; keep the expression soft and friendly.

Ears

The ears are round, orange on the outside and golden yellow on the inside. They sit on both sides of the head, slightly higher than the eyes.

Outer Ear, Make Two

1. Rnd 1: With orange, make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc around. 30 sts.
6. Rnd 6: Sc around. 30 sts.

FO with a long tail. Do not stuff heavily. Flatten slightly.

Inner Ear, Make Two

1. Rnd 1: With golden yellow, make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc around. 24 sts.

FO. Sew one inner ear onto each orange outer ear. Fold the base slightly and stitch it so the ear cups forward. Sew ears to the head between Rnds 14 and 21.

Body

The body is rounded and seated. The lower part is blue because the overalls cover the belly. The upper visible shirt area is worked in stripes. Begin at the bottom in denim blue.

1. Rnd 1: With denim blue, make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc around. 30 sts.
6. Rnd 6: Sc 4, inc around. 36 sts.
7. Rnd 7: Sc 5, inc around. 42 sts.
8. Rnd 8: Sc 6, inc around. 48 sts.
9. Rnds 9-16: Sc around in denim blue. 48 sts each round.
10. Rnd 17: Change to grass green, sc around. 48 sts.
11. Rnd 18: With grass green, sc around. 48 sts.
12. Rnd 19: Change to royal blue, sc around. 48 sts.
13. Rnd 20: With royal blue, sc around. 48 sts.
14. Rnd 21: Change to grass green, sc 6, dec around. 42 sts.
15. Rnd 22: With grass green, sc around. 42 sts.
16. Rnd 23: Change to royal blue, sc 5, dec around. 36 sts.
17. Rnd 24: With royal blue, sc around. 36 sts.
18. Rnd 25: Change to grass green, sc 4, dec around. 30 sts.
19. Rnd 26: With grass green, sc around. 30 sts.
20. Rnd 27: Change to royal blue, sc 3, dec around. 24 sts.
21. Rnd 28: With royal blue, sc around. 24 sts.

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Stuff the body firmly. The belly should be rounded, with the lower blue area larger than the striped shirt area. FO with a long tail for sewing the head later.

Neck Support

Because the head is large, add strong neck support before attaching. Crochet a small tube or insert extra stuffing into the neck area.

1. Rnd 1: With golden yellow, make 8 sc in MR. 8 sts.
2. Rnds 2-8: Sc around. 8 sts each round.

Stuff very firmly. Sew one end to the top of the body and the other end into the lower head. This hidden support keeps the tall head upright.

Overall Bib Front

The overall front is a separate denim-blue panel sewn over the striped shirt and belly. It has a rounded top and visible crochet texture.

1. Row 1: With denim blue, ch 17, sc in second ch from hook and across. 16 sts.
2. Rows 2-5: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 16 sts.
3. Row 6: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 12, dec. 14 sts.
4. Rows 7-9: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 14 sts.
5. Row 10: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 10, dec. 12 sts.
6. Rows 11-13: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 12 sts.
7. Border: Sc evenly around the bib, placing 2 sc in each lower corner.

Sew the bib to the front of the body. The lower edge should sit over the belly. The upper edge should stop just below the chest stripes.

Overall Straps

The straps cross visually over the shoulders and attach to the bib with red buttons. Make them long enough to reach from the back waist over the shoulders to the front bib.

Make Two

1. With denim blue, ch 31.
2. Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and across. 30 sts.
3. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 30 sts.

FO with long tails. Sew each strap from the back upper waist, over the shoulder, and down to the top corners of the bib. Angle the straps slightly inward, like the image.

Red Buttons

Make Four

1. With red, make 6 sc in MR.
2. Sl st to first sc and FO.

Sew two buttons at the top of the bib where the straps end. Sew one small red button or ladybug decoration to the side of the leg and one on the hat or bib as shown.

Overall Shorts and Cuffs

The blue lower body already forms the shorts. Add light blue cuffs around each leg opening for the rolled hem effect.

Make Two Cuffs

1. With light blue, ch 25.
2. Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and across. 24 sts.
3. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 24 sts.

Wrap each cuff around the top of one leg after the legs are sewn on. Sew the short ends together and stitch the cuff to the shorts opening.

Arms

The arms show orange hands and striped sleeves. Make two matching arms. Stuff the hands and lower arms lightly, leaving the top flatter for sewing.

Make Two

1. Rnd 1: With orange, make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
4. Rnds 4-6: Sc around. 18 sts each round.
5. Rnd 7: Sc 1, dec around. 12 sts.
6. Rnd 8: Change to royal blue, sc around. 12 sts.
7. Rnd 9: With royal blue, sc around. 12 sts.
8. Rnd 10: Change to grass green, sc around. 12 sts.
9. Rnd 11: With grass green, sc around. 12 sts.
10. Rnd 12: Change to royal blue, sc around. 12 sts.
11. Rnd 13: With royal blue, sc around. 12 sts.
12. Rnd 14: Change to grass green, sc around. 12 sts.
13. Rnd 15: With grass green, sc around. 12 sts.
14. Rnd 16: Change to royal blue, sc around. 12 sts.
15. Rnd 17: With royal blue, sc around. 12 sts.
16. Rnd 18: Flatten the opening and sc through both layers across. 6 sts.

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FO with a long tail. Sew arms to the upper sides of the body between Rnds 23 and 26. The arms should hang naturally along the sides of the overalls.

Legs

The legs are orange with black tiger stripe patches and tan sandals at the feet. The doll is seated, so position the legs forward from the lower body.

Make Two

1. Rnd 1: With orange, make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc around. 24 sts.
5. Rnds 5-8: Sc around. 24 sts each round.
6. Rnd 9: Sc 6, dec, sc 8, dec, sc 6. 22 sts.
7. Rnd 10: Sc around. 22 sts.
8. Rnd 11: Sc 5, dec, sc 8, dec, sc 5. 20 sts.
9. Rnds 12-22: Sc around. 20 sts each round.
10. Rnd 23: Flatten opening and sc through both layers across. 10 sts.

Stuff each leg firmly from the foot to the knee area, then lightly near the top. Sew the flattened tops to the lower front of the body, leaving a small gap between the legs.

Black Leg Stripes

The image shows short black horizontal tiger stripes on the lower orange legs. Add these after sewing the legs to the body.

• Cut black yarn lengths about 5 inches long.
• Embroider two short stripes on the front of each shin.
• Each stripe should be 4 to 5 stitches wide.
• Place one stripe around the middle of the shin and one slightly lower.
• Secure the ends inside the leg with a yarn needle.

Sandals

The sandals are tan with a rounded sole and a front strap. Each sandal sits over the orange foot and has a white daisy on the outer front.

Soles, Make Two

1. Rnd 1: With tan, ch 9. Sc in second ch from hook, sc 6, 3 sc in last ch. Work on opposite side, sc 6, inc in last st. 18 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc, sc 6, inc in next 3 sts, sc 6, inc in next 2 sts. 24 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, sc 6, sc 1, inc three times, sc 6, sc 1, inc twice. 30 sts.
4. Rnd 4: BLO sc around. 30 sts.

FO with a long tail. Sew each sole under the orange foot.

Front Straps, Make Two

1. With tan, ch 16.
2. Sc in second ch from hook and across. 15 sts.
3. FO with long tails.

Place each strap over the front of the foot and sew both ends to the sides of the sole. Keep the strap snug but not too tight.

Heel Straps, Make Two

1. With tan, ch 18.
2. Sc in second ch from hook and across. 17 sts.
3. FO with long tails.

Sew the heel strap around the back of the ankle, joining it to the sides of the sole. This creates the garden sandal look.

Daisy Flowers for Sandals

Make Two

1. With yellow, make 5 sc in MR, sl st to close.
2. Change to white. In each stitch work: sl st, ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3, sl st.
3. Repeat around for 5 petals.

Sew one daisy to the front outside edge of each sandal strap. The flowers should sit slightly off-center, just like small garden decorations.

Headband Base

The headband is a thin green band that sits over the top of the head. It holds the small bee and flower cluster.

1. With muted green, ch 50.
2. Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and across. 49 sts.
3. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 49 sts.

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Wrap the band over the head from one side behind the ear to the other side. Adjust the length if needed. Sew it lightly to the head so it stays in place.

Small Bee on Headband

The bee sits near the top left side of the headband. It has a round yellow body, black stripes, tiny black eyes, and small white wings.

Bee Body

1. Rnd 1: With yellow, make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Change to black, sc around. 12 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Change to yellow, sc around. 12 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Change to black, sc around. 12 sts.
6. Rnd 6: Change to yellow, sc 1, dec around. 8 sts.

Stuff lightly. FO and close. Embroider tiny eyes with black thread on the yellow front.

Bee Wings, Make Two

1. With white, ch 5.
2. Sc in second ch from hook, hdc, dc, 5 dc in last ch.
3. Work back along the other side of the chain: dc, hdc, sc.
4. Sl st to finish and FO.

Sew the wings to the top back of the bee. Sew the bee firmly to the headband.

Headband Flower Cluster

The image includes small pastel flowers beside the bee. Make three tiny flowers and arrange them near the top right side of the head.

Tiny Flower, Make Three

1. With pink, mint, or pale yellow, make 5 sc in MR.
2. In each st work: sl st, ch 2, hdc, ch 2, sl st.
3. FO with a long tail.

Sew the flowers close together on the headband. Add one tiny green leaf beside them by chaining 5, sc, hdc, dc, hdc back along the chain.

Bee Crossbody Bag

The bee bag hangs across the overalls with a tan strap. The bee body is round and slightly larger than the headband bee.

Bag Body

1. Rnd 1: With yellow, make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Change to black, sc around. 18 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Change to yellow, sc around. 18 sts.
6. Rnd 6: Change to black, sc around. 18 sts.
7. Rnd 7: Change to yellow, sc 1, dec around. 12 sts.
8. Rnd 8: Dec around. 6 sts.

Stuff lightly and close. Embroider a small smile on the yellow front. Add two tiny black eyes.

Bag Wings, Make Two

1. With white, ch 6.
2. Sc in second ch from hook, hdc, dc, dc, 5 dc in last ch.
3. Work on opposite side: dc, dc, hdc, sc.
4. Sl st and FO.

Sew both wings to the top of the bee bag. Keep them raised slightly so they look soft and fluttery.

Crossbody Strap

1. With tan, ch 65.
2. Sc in second ch from hook and across. 64 sts.

Place the strap diagonally from one shoulder to the opposite hip. Sew the bee bag at the lower end of the strap, resting on the front of the overalls.

Straw Garden Hat

The hat is a separate accessory placed beside the doll. It has a flat round crown, a wide brim, two brown stripe rings, and a red ladybug decoration.

Hat Crown

1. Rnd 1: With straw tan, make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc around. 30 sts.
6. Rnd 6: Sc 4, inc around. 36 sts.
7. Rnd 7: BLO sc around. 36 sts.
8. Rnds 8-11: Sc around. 36 sts each round.
9. Rnd 12: Change to brown, sc around. 36 sts.
10. Rnd 13: Change to straw tan, sc around. 36 sts.

Hat Brim

1. Rnd 14: FLO sc 2, inc around. 48 sts.
2. Rnd 15: Sc around. 48 sts.
3. Rnd 16: Sc 3, inc around. 60 sts.
4. Rnd 17: Change to brown, sc around. 60 sts.
5. Rnd 18: Change to straw tan, sc 4, inc around. 72 sts.
6. Rnd 19: Sc around. 72 sts.
7. Rnd 20: Sc 5, inc around. 84 sts.
8. Rnd 21: Sc around. 84 sts.

FO and weave in ends. Flatten the brim with your hands. For a firmer brim, place a matching cardboard circle inside or steam lightly without touching the yarn directly.

Ladybug Decoration

Make Two or Three

1. Rnd 1: With red, make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc around. 12 sts.

FO, flatten slightly, and embroider a black center line and black dots. Sew one ladybug to the hat brim, one to the overalls, and one to the lower shorts if desired.

Potted Sunflower

The sunflower is a small prop placed beside the doll. It has a brown center, yellow petals, a green stem, leaves, and a small terracotta pot.

Flower Center

1. Rnd 1: With dark brown, make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc around. 18 sts.

Petals

Join yellow yarn to any front loop of Rnd 4. Work the following around the flower center.

1. In each stitch: sl st, ch 4, sc in second ch from hook, hdc, dc, sl st back into the same stitch.
2. Repeat for all 18 stitches to create a full sunflower edge.

Stem and Leaves

1. With green, ch 18.
2. Sl st in each chain back to the start.
3. For each leaf, ch 7, sc in second ch, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sc.

Sew two leaves to the stem. Sew the stem to the back of the sunflower. Add floral wire inside the stem only if the item is for display and not for a young child.

Terracotta Pot

1. Rnd 1: With terracotta, make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: BLO sc around. 18 sts.
5. Rnds 5-8: Sc around. 18 sts each round.
6. Rnd 9: FLO sc 2, inc around. 24 sts.
7. Rnd 10: Sc around. 24 sts.

Stuff the pot lightly and sew a brown circle to the top as soil. Sew the sunflower stem into the soil.

Small Succulent Pot

The second plant is a small brown pot with a mint green succulent. It adds the garden table detail shown next to the doll.

Brown Pot

1. Rnd 1: With brown, make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: BLO sc around. 18 sts.
5. Rnds 5-9: Sc around. 18 sts each round.
6. Rnd 10: FLO sc 2, inc around. 24 sts.
7. Rnd 11: Sc around. 24 sts.

Stuff lightly. Sew a dark brown soil circle to the top.

Succulent Leaves

Make 12 leaves in mint green. Make 5 small leaves, 4 medium leaves, and 3 large leaves.

Small Leaf

1. Ch 6.
2. Sc in second ch from hook, hdc, dc, hdc, sc.
3. FO with a tail.

Medium Leaf

1. Ch 8.
2. Sc in second ch from hook, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st.
3. FO with a tail.

Large Leaf

1. Ch 10.
2. Sc in second ch from hook, hdc, dc, dc, tr, dc, dc, hdc, sc.
3. FO with a tail.

Sew the large leaves around the outside of the soil, the medium leaves inside them, and the small leaves in the center. Curve the leaves upward as you sew.

Joining the Head and Body

Pin the head to the body before sewing. The muzzle should face forward and the body should sit upright. Use the hidden neck support to hold the head securely. Sew around the neck several times with golden yellow or matching yarn.

After the first sewing pass, check the doll from the front and side. If the head tilts too far forward, add a few extra stitches at the back of the neck. If it tilts backward, reinforce the front neck seam.

Positioning the Outfit Details

• Sew the overall bib centered on the belly.
• Place the red buttons at the upper bib corners.
• Attach the straps so they run over the shoulders and disappear behind the arms.
• Sew the light blue cuffs around the lower shorts area.
• Add one ladybug to the left side of the overalls and one near the shorts leg.
• Position the bee bag strap diagonally over the chest, crossing over the bib.

Optional Surface Crochet Texture

To make the overalls look more like denim, add a few vertical lines using surface slip stitch in slightly darker blue. Work one line down the center bib and one line on each side seam. Keep the lines subtle so they do not overpower the small buttons and bag.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

1. Attach the ears securely on both sides of the head, making sure they are even from the front.
2. Sew the muzzle to the lower face and shape the cheeks with small hidden stitches.
3. Sew the pink nose to the center front of the muzzle.
4. Add the open red mouth under the muzzle.
5. Embroider eyebrows above the eyes with dark brown yarn.
6. Add black tiger stripes to the orange head panels and orange legs.
7. Sew the headband over the top of the head.
8. Attach the small bee and pastel flowers to the headband.
9. Sew the arms to the body after the overall straps are positioned.
10. Sew the legs to the lower front of the body in a seated pose.
11. Attach sandals and daisy flowers to the feet.
12. Place the hat and plant props beside the doll for display.

Check the face carefully before tying off all threads. The expression should be bright and friendly, with the long muzzle centered and the pink nose sitting forward. Small differences in placement can change the personality of the doll, so pin every facial part first.

Shaping Tips for a Picture-Matching Finish

• Use firm stuffing in the head so the tall oval shape stays smooth.
• Use lighter stuffing in the muzzle so it can be sewn flat against the face.
• Keep the orange panels symmetrical but not too wide.
• Place the ears slightly behind the face line, not directly on the front.
• Sew the legs forward so the doll sits naturally on a bench or shelf.
• Let the arms hang down beside the overalls for the relaxed garden look.
• Keep all bees small and rounded so they look cute, not oversized.

Care Notes

Spot clean the doll gently with a damp cloth and mild soap. Do not soak the doll if you used cardboard inside the hat or wire inside the sunflower. Let the doll air dry fully before storing or displaying.

If the doll is made for a child, replace safety eyes with embroidered eyes and avoid wire, beads, plastic inserts, and small loose buttons. Sew all small decorations very securely.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The head is firmly attached and does not wobble.
• The muzzle is centered and the pink nose is sewn securely.
• The mouth patch sits below the muzzle and is shaped into a happy open smile.
• The orange side panels and black stripes are balanced on both sides.
• The overalls have a centered bib, straps, cuffs, and red buttons.
• The shirt stripes line up neatly around the body and sleeves.
• The bee bag hangs diagonally across the front.
• The sandals have tan straps and white daisies.
• The headband bee and flower cluster are securely attached.
• The hat, ladybugs, sunflower pot, and succulent pot are finished for display.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

For long-term display, keep the doll away from direct sunlight to prevent fading. Store it in a breathable cotton bag or a clean display box when not in use. Avoid plastic bags for long storage because trapped moisture may affect the yarn.

To refresh the shape, gently press the stuffing back into place with your fingers. Do not pull on the muzzle, ears, bees, flowers, or bag strap. These small details are decorative and should be handled with care.

If dust collects on the doll, use a soft makeup brush or a cool hair dryer on the lowest setting. For small stains, dab gently instead of rubbing. Let the piece dry naturally in a shaded, airy place.

Finishing Note

Your Tigger Bee Garden Overall Doll is complete when the doll can sit upright, the head is balanced, the outfit details are secure, and the garden accessories frame the character with the same playful handmade charm shown in the image. Take your time with the facial placement and tiny decorations, because those final details create the cheerful garden personality.