Knitting Tutorial: Eeyore Strawberry Garden Doll – Free Knitting Pattern.

This sweet knitted garden donkey doll has a soft blue body, a rounded pink muzzle, long floppy ears with pink inner panels, black yarn hair, a cream blouse, a scalloped pink strawberry skirt, matching sandals, a strawberry crossbody bag, a sun hat, a small strawberry basket, and a tiny milk bottle. The finished doll is designed as a seated handmade display toy with clear stockinette texture and charming garden details.

 

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Finished Size

The finished doll measures about 11 inches tall when seated, not including the tall hair tuft. The body is soft but firmly stuffed so the head stays round, the ears hang outward, and the legs sit forward on the table like the sample in the image.

• Seated height: about 11 inches
• Head width: about 4.75 inches across
• Ear length: about 4.25 inches each
• Leg length: about 4 inches each
• Style: knitted doll with sewn-on clothing and accessories

Skill Level

This pattern is written for an adventurous beginner to intermediate knitter. Most parts are worked in the round using simple increases, decreases, stockinette stitch, short seams, and small decorative pieces. Take your time with the face and strawberries because these details create the garden-doll look.

• Knitting in the round
• Basic increases and decreases
• Picking up stitches
• Simple embroidery
• Seaming small knitted pieces
• Making small accessories

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn in sky blue, about 120 yards
• Worsted weight yarn in soft pink, about 90 yards
• Worsted weight yarn in cream, about 65 yards
• Small amounts of red, green, white, yellow, black, tan, and darker pink yarn
• US size 4 double-pointed needles or circular needles for magic loop
• US size 3 needles for tighter accessories
• Two 8 mm black safety eyes or black beads
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Tapestry needle
• Removable stitch markers
• Small crochet hook for pulling yarn tails through, optional
• Embroidery needle for facial details
• Cardboard or plastic circle for hat brim support, optional

Gauge

Gauge is important because the doll should look firm, rounded, and smooth. Work tightly enough that stuffing does not show between stitches. If your fabric has gaps, go down one needle size.

• Doll gauge: 6 stitches and 8 rounds per inch in stockinette stitch
• Accessory gauge: 7 stitches and 9 rounds per inch in stockinette stitch
• Needle suggestion: US 4 for body pieces and US 3 for small fruit, flowers, and straps

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 next stitch
• K2tog: knit 2 stitches together
• SSK: slip, slip, knit slipped stitches together
• M1: make 1 stitch
• Sl1: slip 1 stitch
• Rep: repeat

Construction Notes

The doll is made from separate knitted pieces. The head and body are rounded blue and pink forms. The ears are double-layered so they look thick and soft like the image. The clothing is knitted separately and sewn onto the doll, which gives a neat handmade finish.

Use firm stuffing in the head, muzzle, body, feet, and hands. Use lighter stuffing inside the ears so they remain floppy. The skirt should sit around the lower body with a scalloped hem, and the cream blouse collar should sit over the top edge of the skirt.

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Head

The head is worked from the top down in blue first, then changed to pink for the rounded muzzle area. The front has a large soft pink lower face, while the upper head remains blue. The face is slightly oval, not a perfect ball.

Head Pattern

1. With sky blue yarn and US 4 needles, CO 8 sts. Join in the round.
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: K1, Kfb, rep around. 24 sts.
6. Rnd 5: K all sts.
7. Rnd 6: K2, Kfb, rep around. 32 sts.
8. Rnd 7: K all sts.
9. Rnd 8: K3, Kfb, rep around. 40 sts.
10. Rnd 9: K all sts.
11. Rnd 10: K4, Kfb, rep around. 48 sts.
12. Rnd 11: K all sts.
13. Rnd 12: K5, Kfb, rep around. 56 sts.
14. Rnds 13-23: K all sts for 11 rounds.
15. Rnd 24: K14 blue, join soft pink and K28 pink, join a second blue strand and K14 blue. This begins the pink face panel.
16. Rnd 25: K13 blue, K30 pink, K13 blue.
17. Rnd 26: K12 blue, K32 pink, K12 blue.
18. Rnd 27: K11 blue, K34 pink, K11 blue.
19. Rnd 28: K10 blue, K36 pink, K10 blue.
20. Rnds 29-34: K10 blue, K36 pink, K10 blue.
21. Rnd 35: K4, K2tog, rep around while keeping colors as established. 48 sts.
22. Rnd 36: K all sts.
23. Rnd 37: K3, K2tog, rep around. 40 sts.
24. Rnd 38: K all sts.
25. Rnd 39: K2, K2tog, rep around. 30 sts.
26. Pause and stuff the head firmly. Shape the pink section outward so it becomes a soft rounded muzzle.
27. Rnd 40: K1, K2tog, rep around. 20 sts.
28. Rnd 41: K2tog around. 10 sts.
29. Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull closed, and weave in end.

Muzzle Shaping and Nose Embroidery

The pink lower face should look full and slightly protruding. Use a length of soft pink yarn to gently sculpt the center line. Do not pull too tightly; the sample has a soft plush expression, not a sharp muzzle.

1. Thread a long piece of soft pink yarn on a tapestry needle.
2. Insert the needle under the head and come out at the center of the pink muzzle, about 5 rounds below the blue section.
3. Make 5 vertical straight stitches over 4 knitted rows to form the center nose ridge.
4. Make 2 short horizontal stitches at the lower end of the ridge.
5. Pull lightly to indent the center, then secure under the head.

Eyes and Brows

The eyes sit on the blue section just above the pink muzzle. They are small, shiny, and spaced gently apart. The brows are sleepy curved lines embroidered in black, giving the doll a calm garden expression.

1. Place the first eye between Rnds 25 and 26, about 8 stitches left of the center front.
2. Place the second eye between Rnds 25 and 26, about 8 stitches right of the center front.
3. If using safety eyes, insert them before the head is fully closed. If using beads, sew them on after stuffing.
4. With black yarn, embroider the left brow over 4 stitches, slanting slightly downward toward the center.
5. Repeat for the right brow, mirroring the angle.
6. Secure all yarn ends inside the head.

Body

The body is blue and pear-shaped. It is narrower at the neck and wider at the lower body so the skirt has a rounded base. Stuff firmly through the bottom before closing.

Body Pattern

1. With sky blue 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: K all sts.
5. Rnd 4: K1, Kfb, rep around. 24 sts.
6. Rnd 5: K all sts.
7. Rnd 6: K2, Kfb, rep around. 32 sts.
8. Rnd 7: K all sts.
9. Rnd 8: K3, Kfb, rep around. 40 sts.
10. Rnds 9-22: K all sts.
11. Rnd 23: K8, K2tog, rep around. 36 sts.
12. Rnd 24: K all sts.
13. Rnd 25: K4, K2tog, rep around. 30 sts.
14. Rnd 26: K all sts.
15. Rnd 27: K3, K2tog, rep around. 24 sts.
16. Rnd 28: K all sts.
17. Rnd 29: K2, K2tog, rep around. 18 sts.
18. Stuff the body firmly, making the base slightly flat so the doll can sit.
19. Rnd 30: K1, K2tog, rep around. 12 sts.
20. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing the head to the body.

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Legs

The legs are blue cylinders with rounded lower feet. Each foot has a pink sandal and cream strap added later. The legs should angle forward from the seated body.

Make 2 Legs

1. With sky blue yarn, CO 12 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb around. 24 sts.
4. Rnds 3-9: K all sts.
5. Rnd 10: K6, Kfb, K12, Kfb, K6. 26 sts.
6. Rnds 11-22: K all sts.
7. Rnd 23: K11, K2tog, K11, K2tog. 24 sts.
8. Rnd 24: K all sts.
9. Rnd 25: K2, K2tog, rep around. 18 sts.
10. Stuff the foot and leg firmly, keeping the top slightly softer for sewing.
11. Rnd 26: K1, K2tog, rep around. 12 sts.
12. Rnd 27: K2tog around. 6 sts.
13. Cut yarn, pull through remaining sts, and close.

Arms

The arms are blue with rounded pink hands. In the image, the hands are mitten-like with no fingers. The arms hang down along the sides of the body and end near the skirt.

Make 2 Arms

1. With soft pink yarn, CO 8 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb around. 16 sts.
4. Rnds 3-7: K all sts.
5. Change to sky blue yarn.
6. Rnds 8-24: K all sts.
7. Rnd 25: K2, K2tog, rep around. 12 sts.
8. Stuff the hand firmly and the arm lightly.
9. Rnd 26: K2tog around. 6 sts.
10. Cut yarn, pull through remaining sts, and close.
11. Leave a long blue tail at the top for sewing.

Ears

The ears are long, floppy, and oval. Each ear has a blue outer panel and a smaller pink inner panel. The blue border frames the pink center clearly, matching the handmade sample.

Blue Outer Ear, Make 2

1. With sky blue yarn, CO 8 sts. Work flat.
2. Row 1: P all sts.
3. Row 2: K1, Kfb, K4, Kfb, K1. 10 sts.
4. Row 3: P all sts.
5. Row 4: K1, Kfb, K6, Kfb, K1. 12 sts.
6. Row 5: P all sts.
7. Row 6: K1, Kfb, K8, Kfb, K1. 14 sts.
8. Rows 7-24: Work in stockinette stitch, beginning with a purl row.
9. Row 25: K1, SSK, K8, K2tog, K1. 12 sts.
10. Row 26: P all sts.
11. Row 27: K1, SSK, K6, K2tog, K1. 10 sts.
12. Row 28: P all sts.
13. Row 29: K1, SSK, K4, K2tog, K1. 8 sts.
14. Row 30: P all sts.
15. Row 31: K1, SSK, K2, K2tog, K1. 6 sts.
16. BO all sts.

Pink Inner Ear, Make 2

1. With darker pink yarn, CO 6 sts. Work flat.
2. Row 1: P all sts.
3. Row 2: K1, Kfb, K2, Kfb, K1. 8 sts.
4. Row 3: P all sts.
5. Row 4: K1, Kfb, K4, Kfb, K1. 10 sts.
6. Rows 5-20: Work in stockinette stitch.
7. Row 21: K1, SSK, K4, K2tog, K1. 8 sts.
8. Row 22: P all sts.
9. Row 23: K1, SSK, K2, K2tog, K1. 6 sts.
10. BO all sts.

Ear Assembly

1. Place each pink inner ear on top of one blue outer ear.
2. Sew the pink panel down using small stitches around the edge.
3. Fold the top of each ear slightly inward to make a soft base crease.
4. Sew the ears to the sides of the head between Rnds 13 and 22.
5. Angle the ears outward and downward so they frame the face.

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Black Hair Tuft

The top of the head has a messy black yarn tuft. It should look playful and textured, with many short strands standing upward and leaning in different directions.

1. Cut 24 pieces of black yarn, each 5 inches long.
2. Fold one strand in half.
3. Use a crochet hook to pull the folded center through one stitch at the top of the head.
4. Pull the two ends through the loop and tighten.
5. Repeat across a circle about 1.5 inches wide at the top center.
6. Trim strands to uneven lengths between 1 and 1.75 inches.
7. Separate the yarn plies gently for a fuller fuzzy effect.

Cream Blouse

The cream blouse is visible above the skirt and has short sleeves plus a small collar. It is knitted as a simple open-back top and sewn around the body. The lower part will be covered by the skirt waistband.

Blouse Body

1. With cream yarn and US 4 needles, CO 34 sts. Work flat.
2. Row 1: P all sts.
3. Row 2: K all sts.
4. Rows 3-10: Continue in stockinette stitch.
5. Row 11: K8, BO 4 sts, K10, BO 4 sts, K8. This creates arm openings.
6. Row 12: P8, CO 4 sts over gap, P10, CO 4 sts over gap, P8. 34 sts.
7. Rows 13-18: Work in stockinette stitch.
8. Row 19: K2, K2tog, K26, SSK, K2. 32 sts.
9. Row 20: P all sts.
10. BO all sts loosely.

Short Sleeves, Make 2

1. With cream yarn, pick up 14 sts around one arm opening.
2. Join in the round.
3. Rnds 1-5: K all sts.
4. Rnd 6: P all sts to create a small edge ridge.
5. BO loosely.
6. Repeat for the second sleeve.

Collar

1. With cream yarn, CO 28 sts. Work flat.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: K all sts.
4. Row 3: K2, Kfb, rep to last 2 sts, K2. 36 sts.
5. Rows 4-5: K all sts.
6. BO loosely.
7. Fold collar into a gentle curve and sew around the neckline.

Pink Strawberry Skirt

The skirt is soft pink with a gathered top, scalloped lower edge, and embroidered strawberries. It sits high on the body, just below the cream blouse. The bottom edge should look ruffled and slightly wavy.

Skirt Panel

1. With soft pink yarn and US 4 needles, CO 56 sts. Work flat.
2. Row 1: P all sts.
3. Row 2: K all sts.
4. Rows 3-12: Continue in stockinette stitch.
5. Row 13: K4, K2tog, rep to last 2 sts, K2. 47 sts.
6. Row 14: P all sts.
7. Row 15: K all sts.
8. Row 16: P all sts.
9. Row 17: K1, yarn over, K2tog, rep across for a decorative waistband row.
10. Row 18: P all sts.
11. BO loosely.

Scalloped Hem

1. With the RS facing, pick up 56 sts along the lower cast-on edge of the skirt.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: P all sts.
4. Row 3: K1, Kfb, K3, K2tog, rep across.
5. Row 4: P all sts.
6. Row 5: K2, yarn over, K2tog, K2, rep across.
7. Row 6: P all sts.
8. BO loosely, allowing the edge to ripple.

Skirt Straps

1. With darker pink yarn, CO 4 sts.
2. Knit every row until the strap measures 5.25 inches.
3. BO all sts.
4. Make a second strap the same way.
5. Sew each strap from the front waistband, over the shoulder, and to the back waistband.

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Strawberry Decorations for Skirt

The skirt has several small strawberries with green tops and tiny white seed stitches. Place them unevenly across the front and sides so the skirt looks hand-decorated and lively.

Small Strawberry, Make 6

1. With red yarn and US 3 needles, CO 6 sts. Work flat.
2. Row 1: P all sts.
3. Row 2: Kfb, K4, Kfb. 8 sts.
4. Row 3: P all sts.
5. Row 4: K all sts.
6. Row 5: P all sts.
7. Row 6: SSK, K4, K2tog. 6 sts.
8. Row 7: P all sts.
9. Row 8: SSK, K2, K2tog. 4 sts.
10. Cut yarn, thread through sts, and pull closed.
11. With white yarn, make 5 tiny straight stitches for seeds.

Green Strawberry Tops

1. With green yarn, CO 5 sts.
2. BO all sts knitwise.
3. Sew the little green strip across the top of one strawberry.
4. Use the yarn tails to make 2 tiny leaf stitches.
5. Repeat for all strawberries.

White Daisy Flowers

The image shows small white flowers with yellow centers. Add one or two to the skirt and one near the bag for the same fresh garden feeling.

Make 3 Flowers

1. With white yarn and US 3 needles, CO 15 sts.
2. BO all sts, leaving a long tail.
3. Coil the knitted strip into 5 small petal loops.
4. Sew through the center several times to secure.
5. Use yellow yarn to make 3 small center stitches.

Sandals

The sandals are pink and cream, wrapping around the blue feet. Each sandal has a pink sole edge, a cream strap, a pink decorative band, and a red strawberry on top.

Pink Sole Edge, Make 2

1. With soft pink yarn, CO 30 sts.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: K all sts.
4. BO all sts.
5. Wrap the strip around the front and sides of one foot.
6. Sew securely along the lower edge of the foot.
7. Repeat for second foot.

Cream Foot Strap, Make 2

1. With cream yarn, CO 22 sts.
2. Rows 1-3: K all sts.
3. BO all sts.
4. Sew across the top of the foot, placing the ends under the sole edge.

Pink Strap Accent, Make 2

1. With soft pink yarn, CO 18 sts.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. BO all sts.
4. Sew over the cream strap as a narrow pink stripe.

Sandal Strawberries, Make 2

1. Use the small strawberry instructions and make 2 extra strawberries.
2. Sew one strawberry to the outer top of each sandal.
3. Keep the strawberry small so it does not cover the entire foot strap.

Strawberry Crossbody Bag

The crossbody bag is a round red strawberry purse hanging at the doll’s side. It has white seed stitches, a green leaf top, and a green strap crossing diagonally over the cream blouse.

Round Red Strawberry Bag

1. With red yarn and US 4 needles, CO 8 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb around. 16 sts.
4. Rnd 3: K all sts.
5. Rnd 4: K1, Kfb, rep around. 24 sts.
6. Rnds 5-10: K all sts.
7. Rnd 11: K2, K2tog, rep around. 18 sts.
8. Rnd 12: K1, K2tog, rep around. 12 sts.
9. Stuff lightly so the bag stays round but still hangs softly.
10. Rnd 13: K2tog around. 6 sts.
11. Cut yarn, pull closed, and weave in end.

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Bag Seeds and Leaves

1. With white yarn, embroider 10 small seed stitches across the red bag.
2. With green yarn, CO 18 sts.
3. BO all sts and coil into a leafy top.
4. Sew the green top to the upper side of the strawberry bag.

Green Crossbody Strap

1. With green yarn and US 3 needles, CO 4 sts.
2. Knit every row until the strap measures 12 inches.
3. BO all sts.
4. Sew one end to the strawberry bag.
5. Place the strap from the doll’s right shoulder across the front to the left hip.
6. Sew the other end to the bag after checking the hanging position.

Small Pink Hair Flower

A small pink flower sits near one ear on the head. It has a yellow center and soft rounded petals, adding a sweet garden accent.

1. With darker pink yarn and US 3 needles, CO 20 sts.
2. BO all sts loosely.
3. Coil the strip into 5 petal loops.
4. Sew through the center to hold the flower shape.
5. With yellow yarn, make 4 tiny stitches in the center.
6. Sew the flower near the top of one ear, slightly off center.

Cream Garden Hat

The hat is wide, flat, and cream-colored with a pink band and a small strawberry decoration. It rests beside the doll in the image, but it can also be placed gently on the head.

Hat Crown

1. With cream yarn and US 4 needles, CO 8 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb around. 16 sts.
4. Rnd 3: K all sts.
5. Rnd 4: K1, Kfb, rep around. 24 sts.
6. Rnd 5: K all sts.
7. Rnd 6: K2, Kfb, rep around. 32 sts.
8. Rnd 7: K all sts.
9. Rnd 8: K3, Kfb, rep around. 40 sts.
10. Rnds 9-13: K all sts.

Hat Brim

1. Rnd 14: K4, Kfb, rep around. 48 sts.
2. Rnd 15: K all sts.
3. Rnd 16: K5, Kfb, rep around. 56 sts.
4. Rnd 17: K all sts.
5. Rnd 18: K6, Kfb, rep around. 64 sts.
6. Rnd 19: K all sts.
7. Rnd 20: K7, Kfb, rep around. 72 sts.
8. Rnd 21: P all sts for a visible brim ridge.
9. BO loosely.
10. Shape the brim flat with your fingers. Add a thin hidden cardboard circle under the brim if desired.

Hat Band and Strawberry

1. With soft pink yarn, CO 44 sts.
2. Rows 1-2: K all sts.
3. BO all sts.
4. Sew the band around the base of the hat crown.
5. Make one small strawberry using the earlier instructions.
6. Sew the strawberry and two green leaf stitches to the side of the hat band.

Mini Strawberry Basket

The basket is small, tan, and bowl-shaped. It holds several red knitted strawberries. The basket should sit beside the doll and look like a tiny garden harvest basket.

Basket Bowl

1. With tan yarn and US 3 needles, CO 8 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb around. 16 sts.
4. Rnd 3: K all sts.
5. Rnd 4: K1, Kfb, rep around. 24 sts.
6. Rnd 5: K all sts.
7. Rnd 6: K2, Kfb, rep around. 32 sts.
8. Rnds 7-13: K all sts.
9. Rnd 14: P all sts for a rim ridge.
10. Rnd 15: K all sts.
11. BO loosely.
12. Press the base flat and shape the sides upward.

Basket Handle

1. With tan yarn, CO 4 sts.
2. Knit every row until the handle measures 5 inches.
3. BO all sts.
4. Sew one end to each side of the basket rim.

Basket Strawberries

1. Make 5 small strawberries using red yarn.
2. Add white seed stitches and green tops to each one.
3. Place 3 strawberries inside the basket.
4. Sew 2 strawberries near the rim so they remain visible.

Small Cream Bottle with Pink Rim

The small bottle is cream with a pink opening and a strawberry decoration on the front. It sits beside the basket in the image and adds another sweet picnic detail.

Bottle Base

1. With cream yarn and US 3 needles, CO 10 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb around. 20 sts.
4. Rnds 3-10: K all sts.
5. Rnd 11: K3, K2tog, rep around. 16 sts.
6. Rnds 12-16: K all sts.
7. Rnd 17: K2, K2tog, rep around. 12 sts.
8. Stuff firmly but keep the base flat.
9. Rnd 18: K2tog around. 6 sts.
10. Cut yarn and pull closed.

Pink Bottle Rim

1. With darker pink yarn, CO 18 sts.
2. Rows 1-3: K all sts.
3. BO all sts.
4. Sew into a ring and attach to the top of the bottle.
5. Leave the center slightly open to look like a small jar mouth.

Bottle Strawberry

1. Make one very small red strawberry by CO 4 sts, working 4 stockinette rows, then pulling the stitches closed.
2. Add 3 white seed stitches.
3. Add 2 green straight stitches at the top.
4. Sew the strawberry to the front of the cream bottle.

Optional Tiny Side Strawberry Pouch

The image shows extra small strawberry details at the side of the skirt. To copy that layered look, add one small soft pink pouch or side pocket with a strawberry on it.

1. With soft pink yarn, CO 14 sts. Work flat.
2. Rows 1-8: Work in stockinette stitch.
3. Row 9: K2, K2tog, K6, SSK, K2. 12 sts.
4. Row 10: P all sts.
5. BO all sts.
6. Sew the pouch to one side of the skirt.
7. Add one tiny red strawberry and one white daisy beside it.

Assembly Order

Assembly matters because the clothing and accessories overlap. Attach the main doll pieces first, then dress the doll, then add the smallest decorations last. Use matching yarn tails whenever possible for invisible seams.

1. Sew the head to the body using the long blue tail from the body.
2. Keep the pink muzzle facing forward and centered.
3. Sew the legs to the lower front of the body so they point forward.
4. Sew the arms to the upper sides of the body, angled slightly downward.
5. Sew the ears to the sides of the head and check that both hang evenly.
6. Add the black hair tuft to the top of the head.
7. Wrap the cream blouse around the upper body and sew the back seam closed.
8. Sew the collar neatly around the neckline.
9. Wrap the pink skirt around the lower body and sew the back seam.
10. Add the pink shoulder straps over the blouse.
11. Sew the skirt strawberries and flowers in place.
12. Add sandals to both feet.
13. Sew the crossbody strap and strawberry bag into position.
14. Place the hat, basket, and bottle beside the finished doll.

Placement Guide for Photo Accuracy

Use this guide to match the visible arrangement in the image. The doll should sit centered, with the hat on the left side, the basket and bottle on the right side, and the strawberry bag hanging across the front.

• Head: round and slightly taller than wide, with the blue upper face larger than the pink lower muzzle.
• Ears: long ovals attached high on the sides, angled downward, with blue borders and pink centers.
• Hair: black, short, uneven, and placed in a dense tuft on top.
• Face: small black eyes, sleepy embroidered brows, and a soft pink vertical muzzle line.
• Blouse: cream with short sleeves and a folded collar visible above the skirt.
• Skirt: pink, high-waisted, gathered, scalloped, and decorated with strawberries.
• Bag: red strawberry shape on the doll’s lower left side with green diagonal strap.
• Feet: blue feet with pink and cream sandals plus strawberry accents.
• Accessories: cream hat with pink band on the left, tan strawberry basket on the right, cream bottle with pink rim near the basket.

Finishing the Strawberries

Each strawberry should be bright red with small white seeds and a green leafy top. The charm of this doll comes from repeating the fruit motif across the skirt, bag, sandals, hat, basket, and bottle.

1. Use white yarn for seeds, not beads, if the doll is intended for gentle display near children.
2. Keep seed stitches short, about one knitted stitch tall.
3. Place seeds randomly instead of in perfect rows.
4. Use green yarn tails to make tiny leaf points at the top.
5. Attach strawberries with several small stitches so they do not twist.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check the face before securing the last threads. The eyes should sit level, the brows should curve gently, and the pink muzzle embroidery should stay centered. A soft expression is more important than perfect symmetry.

• Tuck all yarn tails inside the doll where possible.
• Steam lightly from a distance only if needed, without pressing the stuffing flat.
• Shape the ears by hand so the pink centers face forward.
• Adjust the skirt scallops evenly around the body.
• Position the strawberry bag so it rests naturally against the skirt.

Care Notes

This knitted garden doll is best used as a decorative handmade item. Because it has small sewn decorations, gentle care will help preserve the shape, colors, and stitched details.

• Spot clean with cool water and mild soap.
• Do not machine wash if beads or safety eyes are used.
• Do not wring or twist the doll.
• Dry flat on a towel away from direct sunlight.
• Reshape the ears, skirt, and hat while damp if needed.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Head is firmly stuffed and securely sewn to the body.
• Pink muzzle is centered and softly rounded.
• Eyes are even and brows are embroidered neatly.
• Both ears hang at matching angles.
• Blouse collar sits above the pink skirt.
• Skirt has scalloped hem and strawberry decorations.
• Arms and legs are firmly attached.
• Sandals are sewn tightly around both feet.
• Strawberry bag strap crosses the chest diagonally.
• Hat, basket, and bottle are shaped and finished.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Store the doll in a dry place with good airflow. Keep it away from strong sunlight because red and pink yarns may fade over time. If displaying it on a table, lift it occasionally and dust underneath the accessories.

• Use a soft brush to remove dust from the hair tuft and skirt.
• Keep the hat brim flat by storing it on a level surface.
• Place tissue inside the basket if it needs support during storage.
• Avoid hanging the doll by the ears, arms, or bag strap.
• For long-term storage, wrap the doll loosely in acid-free tissue paper.