Knitting Tutorial: Piglet Honey Bee Garden Doll – Free Knitting Pattern.

This sweet knitted Piglet garden doll is dressed in pale yellow honeycomb overalls, a cream ruffle shirt, matching yellow sandals, and tiny bee-and-daisy decorations. The full set includes a floppy garden hat, a honey jar, a striped bee plush, and a small honeycomb shoulder bag, all designed to match the soft pink doll shown in the image.

 

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Finished Size and Construction Style

This pattern creates a seated doll about 11.5–12.5 inches tall from the bottom of the body to the top of the head, not including the ears. With the ears standing upward, the finished height is about 15 inches. The doll is knitted in small pieces, stuffed firmly, and sewn together for a rounded handmade toy look.

The body, head, arms, legs, ears, snout, clothing, hat, honey jar, honeycomb bag, bees, flowers, and leaves are all included. Most pieces are worked in the round. A few flat pieces are added where shaping is easier for beginners.

Materials

• Yarn weight: DK or light worsted yarn works best for a firm doll fabric.
• Main pink yarn: about 95 yd for head, body, arms, legs, ears, and snout.
• Dark pink yarn: about 35 yd for inner ears, deeper nose shaping, and small details.
• Pale yellow yarn: about 95 yd for overalls, sandals, hat, honey jar, and honeycomb bag.
• Cream yarn: about 35 yd for shirt, hat band, daisies, wings, and label.
• White yarn: small amount for daisy petals and bee wings.
• Mustard yarn: small amount for bee bodies and flower centers.
• Black yarn or embroidery floss: for bee stripes, smile, eyebrows, honey jar letters, and tiny bee eyes.
• Brown yarn: about 12 yd for shoulder strap and honeycomb bag detail.
• Green yarn: small amount for leaves.
• Safety eyes: two 8 mm glossy black safety eyes.
• Needles: US size 3, 3.25 mm double-pointed needles or circular needle for magic loop.
• Smaller needles: US size 2, 2.75 mm needles for straps, flowers, and small accessories.
• Stuffing: polyester fiberfill.
• Other tools: yarn needle, stitch markers, pins, scissors, removable markers, and black sewing thread if preferred.

Gauge

Gauge: 24 stitches and 32 rounds = 4 inches in stockinette stitch with US size 3 needles. Exact gauge is not critical, but the knitted fabric must be tight enough so stuffing does not show through.

For a firm toy, use needles one or two sizes smaller than the yarn label recommends. The knitted stitches in the image are compact, smooth, and clearly visible, so avoid loose knitting.

Abbreviations

• K: knit.
• P: purl.
• St / sts: stitch / stitches.
• Rnd / rnds: round / rounds.
• RS: right side.
• WS: wrong side.
• Kfb: knit into the front and back of the same stitch, increasing 1 stitch.
• K2tog: knit 2 stitches together, decreasing 1 stitch.
• SSK: slip 1 knitwise, slip 1 knitwise, knit slipped stitches together through back loops.
• M1: make 1 stitch by lifting the bar between stitches and knitting through the back loop.
• BO: bind off.
• CO: cast on.
• I-cord: knit a small tube by sliding stitches back to the right side of the needle after each row.

Important Pattern Notes

• Stuff each piece gradually as you knit whenever the opening becomes narrow.
• Use a firm but soft stuffing style. The head should be round and smooth, while the arms and legs should remain slightly flexible.
• All rounds are knitted unless a purl round or special stitch is clearly written.
• For pieces worked flat, odd-numbered rows are usually RS knit rows and even-numbered rows are WS purl rows.
• The seated pose is made by sewing the legs to the lower front of the body at a forward angle.
• The ears are long, slightly curved, and sewn to the top of the head with the darker pink inner side facing forward.
• The overalls are knitted separately and fitted over the body like clothing, then stitched in place lightly.

Main Head

The head is a large rounded oval with a soft vertical stockinette texture. It is wider at the cheeks, slightly narrower near the top, and shaped firmly so the face looks gentle and smooth.

1. With main pink yarn, CO 8 sts and divide over 3 needles. Join 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: Repeat K1, kfb around. 24 sts.
6. Rnd 5: K all sts.
7. Rnd 6: Repeat K2, kfb around. 32 sts.
8. Rnd 7: K all sts.
9. Rnd 8: Repeat K3, kfb around. 40 sts.
10. Rnd 9: K all sts.
11. Rnd 10: Repeat K4, kfb around. 48 sts.
12. Rnd 11: K all sts.
13. Rnd 12: Repeat K5, kfb around. 56 sts.
14. Rnd 13: K all sts.
15. Rnd 14: Repeat K6, kfb around. 64 sts.
16. Rnds 15–30: K all sts for 16 rnds.
17. Rnd 31: K10, kfb, K10, kfb, K20, kfb, K10, kfb, K10. 68 sts. These increases make gentle cheeks.
18. Rnds 32–40: K all sts for 9 rnds.
19. Rnd 41: Repeat K15, k2tog around 4 times. 64 sts.
20. Rnd 42: K all sts.
21. Rnd 43: Repeat K6, k2tog around. 56 sts.
22. Rnd 44: K all sts.
23. Rnd 45: Repeat K5, k2tog around. 48 sts.
24. Rnd 46: K all sts.
25. Place safety eyes between Rnds 30 and 31, 11 sts apart. The eyes should sit slightly above the snout position.
26. Begin stuffing the head firmly. Shape the cheeks with your fingers as you stuff.
27. Rnd 47: Repeat K4, k2tog around. 40 sts.
28. Rnd 48: K all sts.
29. Rnd 49: Repeat K3, k2tog around. 32 sts.
30. Rnd 50: Repeat K2, k2tog around. 24 sts.
31. Rnd 51: Repeat K1, k2tog around. 16 sts.
32. Add final stuffing. The head should be round, with no flat areas.
33. Rnd 52: K2tog around. 8 sts.
34. Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull tight, and weave in end.

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Body

The body is short and rounded because the doll sits on the table. It should be slightly pear-shaped, wider at the lower belly and narrower at the neck.

1. With main pink yarn, CO 10 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts. 10 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st around. 20 sts.
4. Rnd 3: K all sts.
5. Rnd 4: Repeat K1, kfb around. 30 sts.
6. Rnd 5: K all sts.
7. Rnd 6: Repeat K2, kfb around. 40 sts.
8. Rnd 7: K all sts.
9. Rnd 8: Repeat K3, kfb around. 50 sts.
10. Rnds 9–22: K all sts for 14 rnds.
11. Rnd 23: K10, kfb, K10, kfb, K8, kfb, K10, kfb, K8. 54 sts.
12. Rnds 24–31: K all sts for 8 rnds.
13. Rnd 32: Repeat K7, k2tog around. 48 sts.
14. Rnd 33: K all sts.
15. Rnd 34: Repeat K6, k2tog around. 42 sts.
16. Rnd 35: K all sts.
17. Rnd 36: Repeat K5, k2tog around. 36 sts.
18. Rnd 37: K all sts.
19. Rnd 38: Repeat K4, k2tog around. 30 sts.
20. Stuff the body firmly. Keep the base slightly flat so the doll can sit.
21. Rnd 39: Repeat K3, k2tog around. 24 sts.
22. Rnd 40: K all sts.
23. BO all sts, leaving a long tail for sewing the head.

Neck Stabilizer

This small hidden piece helps the large head sit upright. It is useful because the ears and hat decorations add weight at the top.

1. With main pink yarn, CO 16 sts in the round.
2. Rnds 1–8: K all sts.
3. BO all sts. Stuff lightly to make a firm short cylinder.
4. Sew the neck stabilizer to the top center of the body before attaching the head.

Snout

The snout is oval, raised, and knitted in a darker pink shade. It sits centered below the eyes and gives the face the soft Piglet-style expression shown in the image.

1. With dark pink yarn, CO 6 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts. 6 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st around. 12 sts.
4. Rnd 3: Repeat K1, kfb around. 18 sts.
5. Rnds 4–7: K all sts for 4 rnds.
6. Rnd 8: Repeat K1, k2tog around. 12 sts.
7. Stuff very lightly. The snout should be plump, not hard.
8. Rnd 9: K2tog around. 6 sts.
9. Cut yarn, close opening, and leave a long sewing tail.

Sew the snout centered between the eyes, with its top edge about 4 rounds below the eyes. Use small hidden stitches around the base. Embroider two short vertical nostril lines in deeper pink or black.

Smile and Eyebrows

1. Thread black embroidery floss onto a sharp yarn needle.
2. For the smile, make one shallow curved line below the snout, about 1 inch wide.
3. Use backstitch and keep the curve soft, not too dark.
4. For the eyebrows, stitch one small arched line above each eye, angled gently upward toward the outside.
5. Secure all thread ends inside the head.

Outer Ears, Make Two

The ears are long, pointed ovals. They stand upward but lean slightly outward. Work each outer ear flat in the main pink yarn.

1. With main pink yarn and US size 3 needles, CO 10 sts.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: P all sts.
4. Row 3: K1, kfb, K6, kfb, K1. 12 sts.
5. Row 4: P all sts.
6. Row 5: K1, kfb, K8, kfb, K1. 14 sts.
7. Row 6: P all sts.
8. Row 7: K1, kfb, K10, kfb, K1. 16 sts.
9. Rows 8–18: Work in stockinette stitch, starting with a purl row.
10. Row 19: K1, ssk, K10, k2tog, K1. 14 sts.
11. Row 20: P all sts.
12. Row 21: K1, ssk, K8, k2tog, K1. 12 sts.
13. Row 22: P all sts.
14. Row 23: K1, ssk, K6, k2tog, K1. 10 sts.
15. Row 24: P all sts.
16. Row 25: K1, ssk, K4, k2tog, K1. 8 sts.
17. Row 26: P all sts.
18. Row 27: K1, ssk, K2, k2tog, K1. 6 sts.
19. Row 28: P all sts.
20. Row 29: K1, ssk, k2tog, K1. 4 sts.
21. Row 30: P all sts.
22. Row 31: K2tog twice. 2 sts.
23. Row 32: P2tog. 1 st.
24. Cut yarn and pull through final st.

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Inner Ear Panels, Make Two

The inner ears are slightly smaller and darker pink. Sew them to the front of each outer ear so the outer edge remains visible.

1. With dark pink yarn, CO 8 sts.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: P all sts.
4. Row 3: K1, kfb, K4, kfb, K1. 10 sts.
5. Row 4: P all sts.
6. Row 5: K1, kfb, K6, kfb, K1. 12 sts.
7. Rows 6–16: Work in stockinette stitch.
8. Row 17: K1, ssk, K6, k2tog, K1. 10 sts.
9. Row 18: P all sts.
10. Row 19: K1, ssk, K4, k2tog, K1. 8 sts.
11. Row 20: P all sts.
12. Row 21: K1, ssk, K2, k2tog, K1. 6 sts.
13. Row 22: P all sts.
14. Row 23: K1, ssk, k2tog, K1. 4 sts.
15. Row 24: P all sts.
16. Row 25: K2tog twice. 2 sts.
17. Row 26: P2tog. 1 st.
18. Cut yarn and pull through final st.

Sew one inner panel to each outer ear with matching yarn. Lightly steam-block flat if needed. Do not over-flatten the ears, because a little curve helps them look like the image.

Arms, Make Two

The arms are slim pink tubes with rounded mitten-style hands and no fingers. They hang downward beside the overalls.

1. With main pink yarn, CO 8 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts. 8 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st around. 16 sts.
4. Rnds 3–5: K all sts.
5. Rnd 6: Repeat K2, k2tog around. 12 sts.
6. Rnds 7–28: K all sts for 22 rnds.
7. Stuff the hand firmly and the arm lightly.
8. Rnd 29: Repeat K1, k2tog around. 8 sts.
9. BO all sts, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Legs, Make Two

The legs are thicker than the arms and are sewn forward to create the seated pose. The feet are covered later with yellow sandals.

1. With main pink yarn, CO 8 sts and 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: Repeat K1, kfb around. 24 sts.
5. Rnds 4–9: K all sts.
6. Rnd 10: K8, k2tog 4 times, K8. 20 sts. This shapes the toe end.
7. Rnd 11: K all sts.
8. Rnd 12: K6, k2tog 4 times, K6. 16 sts.
9. Rnds 13–34: K all sts for 22 rnds.
10. Stuff the foot firmly and the leg moderately.
11. Rnd 35: Repeat K2, k2tog around. 12 sts.
12. BO all sts, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Cream Ruffle Shirt

The cream shirt peeks out under the yellow overalls. It has short sleeves with pink scalloped ruffles at the edges.

Shirt Body

1. With cream yarn, CO 52 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: P all sts to create a lower ridge.
3. Rnds 2–9: K all sts.
4. Rnd 10: Repeat K11, k2tog around. 48 sts.
5. Rnds 11–16: K all sts.
6. Rnd 17: Repeat K6, k2tog around. 42 sts.
7. Rnd 18: P all sts for neckline texture.
8. Rnd 19: K all sts.
9. BO loosely.

Slide the shirt onto the body before the arms are sewn on. The lower edge should sit just under the overalls. Stitch lightly at the back if it shifts.

Short Sleeves, Make Two

1. With cream yarn, CO 18 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnds 1–6: K all sts.
3. Rnd 7: P all sts.
4. Rnd 8: BO loosely.
5. With pale pink yarn, pick up 18 sts around the cuff edge.
6. Ruffle Rnd 1: Kfb in every st around. 36 sts.
7. Ruffle Rnd 2: P all sts.
8. BO loosely.

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Slip one sleeve over each arm before sewing the arms to the body. Position the ruffle at the wrist-side edge, as shown in the image.

Yellow Honeycomb Overalls

The overalls are the main clothing feature. They are pale yellow, short, slightly puffy, and decorated with raised honeycomb stitch lines and small daisy buttons.

Overalls Lower Section

1. With pale yellow yarn, CO 56 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: P all sts for a lower edge ridge.
3. Rnd 2: K all sts.
4. Rnd 3: Repeat K6, p1 around.
5. Rnd 4: K all sts.
6. Rnd 5: K3, p1, repeat K6, p1 to last 3 sts, K3. This offsets the texture line.
7. Rnd 6: K all sts.
8. Repeat Rnds 3–6 three more times.
9. Rnd 19: Repeat K12, k2tog around. 52 sts.
10. Rnds 20–24: Continue honeycomb texture as established.

Divide for Leg Openings

1. K26 sts and place them on waste yarn for the front half.
2. Work the remaining 26 sts for the back half in rows.
3. Back Row 1: K all sts.
4. Back Row 2: P all sts.
5. Back Row 3: K1, ssk, K20, k2tog, K1. 24 sts.
6. Back Row 4: P all sts.
7. Back Row 5: K1, ssk, K18, k2tog, K1. 22 sts.
8. Back Row 6: P all sts.
9. BO all back sts.
10. Return front 26 sts to needles.
11. Front Row 1: K all sts.
12. Front Row 2: P all sts.
13. Front Row 3: K1, ssk, K20, k2tog, K1. 24 sts.
14. Front Row 4: P all sts.
15. Front Row 5: K1, ssk, K18, k2tog, K1. 22 sts.
16. Front Row 6: P all sts.
17. BO all front sts.

Bib Front

1. With RS facing, pick up 22 sts across the front top edge of the overalls.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: P all sts.
4. Rows 3–12: Work in stockinette stitch.
5. Row 13: K2, ssk, K14, k2tog, K2. 20 sts.
6. Row 14: P all sts.
7. Row 15: K2, ssk, K12, k2tog, K2. 18 sts.
8. Row 16: P all sts.
9. BO all sts.

Overall Straps, Make Two

1. With pale yellow yarn, CO 5 sts.
2. Rows 1–34: Work in garter stitch by knitting every row.
3. BO all sts.
4. Sew one end of each strap to the back waist.
5. Cross the straps lightly over the shoulders and sew them to the bib front.

Leg Cuffs

1. With pale yellow yarn, pick up 24 sts evenly around one leg opening.
2. Rnd 1: P all sts.
3. Rnd 2: K all sts.
4. Rnd 3: P all sts.
5. BO loosely.
6. Repeat for the second leg opening.

Honeycomb Embroidery

1. Use cream yarn and a blunt needle.
2. Make short diagonal stitches across the front of the overalls to form open hexagon outlines.
3. Each honeycomb cell should be about 0.75 inch tall.
4. Keep the lines soft and slightly raised, matching the handmade decoration in the image.

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Small Overall Buttons, Make Two

1. With cream yarn, CO 4 sts.
2. Knit 4 rows in garter stitch.
3. Cut yarn, thread through all sts, pull into a tiny circle, and sew closed.
4. Embroider one small mustard center stitch.
5. Sew one button to each bib strap join.

Yellow Sandals, Make Two

The sandals are pale yellow with rounded soles and two top straps. Each sandal sits over the pink foot and is decorated with a tiny bee or daisy.

Sandal Sole

1. With pale yellow yarn, CO 8 sts.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: Kfb, K6, kfb. 10 sts.
4. Rows 3–5: K all sts.
5. Row 6: Kfb, K8, kfb. 12 sts.
6. Rows 7–18: K all sts.
7. Row 19: K1, ssk, K6, k2tog, K1. 10 sts.
8. Rows 20–22: K all sts.
9. Row 23: K1, ssk, K4, k2tog, K1. 8 sts.
10. Row 24: K all sts.
11. BO all sts.

Sandal Side Wall

1. Pick up 38 sts around the sole edge.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts.
3. Rnd 2: P all sts.
4. Rnd 3: K all sts.
5. BO loosely.

Front Strap and Ankle Strap

1. For the front strap, CO 5 sts with pale yellow yarn.
2. Knit 16 rows in garter stitch.
3. BO and sew across the front of the sandal.
4. For the ankle strap, CO 4 sts.
5. Knit 22 rows in garter stitch.
6. BO and sew across the upper foot area.
7. Repeat all sandal steps for the second foot.

Garden Hat

The hat is wide-brimmed and pale yellow with a cream band. It sits beside the doll in the image, decorated with a daisy, a green leaf, and a small bee.

Hat Crown

1. With pale yellow yarn, CO 8 sts and 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: Repeat K1, kfb around. 24 sts.
6. Rnd 5: K all sts.
7. Rnd 6: Repeat K2, kfb around. 32 sts.
8. Rnd 7: K all sts.
9. Rnd 8: Repeat K3, kfb around. 40 sts.
10. Rnds 9–18: K all sts.
11. Rnd 19: P all sts for hat base ridge.

Hat Brim

1. Rnd 20: Repeat K1, kfb around. 60 sts.
2. Rnd 21: K all sts.
3. Rnd 22: Repeat K2, kfb around. 80 sts.
4. Rnds 23–28: K all sts.
5. Rnd 29: P all sts.
6. Rnd 30: BO loosely.

Cream Hat Band

1. With cream yarn, CO 5 sts.
2. Work garter stitch for 42 rows or until the strip fits around the crown.
3. BO and sew around the hat above the brim.

Honey Jar

The jar is a small golden honey pot with a gathered top, cream label, and stitched word “HUNNY” across the front. It stands to the right of the doll in the image.

Jar Body

1. With mustard yellow yarn, CO 8 sts and 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: Repeat K1, kfb around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 4: Repeat K2, kfb around. 32 sts.
6. Rnds 5–14: K all sts.
7. Rnd 15: Repeat K6, k2tog around. 28 sts.
8. Rnds 16–20: K all sts.
9. Rnd 21: Repeat K5, k2tog around. 24 sts.
10. Rnd 22: P all sts to create the gathered rim.
11. Rnd 23: K all sts.
12. Stuff the jar firmly.
13. Rnd 24: Repeat K1, k2tog around. 16 sts.
14. Rnd 25: K2tog around. 8 sts.
15. Cut yarn, draw through remaining sts, and close.

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Jar Label

1. With cream yarn, CO 16 sts.
2. Rows 1–6: Knit every row.
3. BO all sts.
4. Sew the label to the front of the jar.
5. With black floss, stitch HUNNY across the label using small backstitches.

Jar Tie

1. With mustard yarn or thin brown yarn, make a 5 inch twisted cord.
2. Wrap it around the jar neck just below the top ridge.
3. Tie a small bow on one side.

Honeycomb Shoulder Bag

The small shoulder bag hangs at the doll’s side. It has a rounded honeycomb body, brown strap, tiny flower, and a bee face detail.

Bag Body

1. With pale yellow yarn, CO 6 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts. 6 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st around. 12 sts.
4. Rnd 3: Repeat K1, kfb around. 18 sts.
5. Rnd 4: Repeat K2, kfb around. 24 sts.
6. Rnds 5–12: K all sts.
7. Rnd 13: Repeat K2, k2tog around. 18 sts.
8. Stuff lightly.
9. Rnd 14: Repeat K1, k2tog around. 12 sts.
10. Rnd 15: K2tog around. 6 sts.
11. Close the opening and weave in ends.

Raised Honeycomb Ridges

1. Using the same pale yellow yarn, embroider curved horizontal ridges across the bag.
2. Make 5 raised ridges from top to bottom.
3. Keep each ridge slightly wavy to imitate a woven beehive shape.

Brown Shoulder Strap

1. With brown yarn, CO 3 sts.
2. Work an I-cord for 22 inches.
3. BO and sew one end to each upper side of the bag.
4. Place the strap diagonally across the doll from one shoulder to the opposite hip.
5. Secure the strap with a few hidden stitches so it stays in place.

Mini Bees

Several bees decorate the doll, hat, sandals, overalls, and tabletop. Use this same small bee pattern for each one. Make 6–8 bees in different positions to match the image.

Bee Body

1. With mustard yarn and US size 2 needles, CO 6 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts. 6 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st around. 12 sts.
4. Rnds 3–4: K all sts in mustard.
5. Rnd 5: Switch to black yarn and K all sts.
6. Rnd 6: Switch to mustard yarn and K all sts.
7. Rnd 7: Switch to black yarn and K all sts.
8. Rnd 8: Switch to mustard yarn and K all sts.
9. Rnd 9: Repeat K1, k2tog around. 8 sts.
10. Stuff very lightly.
11. Rnd 10: K2tog around. 4 sts.
12. Cut yarn, close opening, and weave in end.

Bee Wings, Make Two for Each Bee

1. With white or cream yarn, CO 4 sts.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: P all sts.
4. Row 3: Kfb, K2, kfb. 6 sts.
5. Row 4: P all sts.
6. Row 5: K2tog, K2, k2tog. 4 sts.
7. Row 6: P all sts.
8. BO all sts.
9. Sew one wing to each side of the bee body.

Embroider two tiny black eyes and a curved smile on the larger tabletop bee. For the tiny decorative bees, a single black stitch at the front is enough.

Daisies

The daisies are small cream and white flowers with yellow centers. Place them on the hat, head near one ear, overalls, sandals, honey jar top, and bag.

Small Daisy, Make 8–10

1. With white or cream yarn, CO 5 sts.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: P all sts.
4. Row 3: K2tog, K1, k2tog. 3 sts.
5. Row 4: P all sts.
6. Row 5: Sl1, k2tog, pass slipped st over. 1 st.
7. Cut yarn and pull through.
8. This makes one petal. Make 5 petals per daisy.
9. Arrange 5 petals in a circle and sew together at the base.
10. With mustard yarn, make 4 French knots or small satin stitches in the center.

Tiny Daisy Button

1. With cream yarn, CO 3 sts.
2. Knit 3 rows.
3. Cut yarn, gather into a tiny petal, and secure.
4. Make 5 tiny petals and sew into a small circle.
5. Add one mustard stitch at the center.

Green Leaves

1. With green yarn, CO 3 sts.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: P all sts.
4. Row 3: Kfb, K1, kfb. 5 sts.
5. Row 4: P all sts.
6. Row 5: K all sts.
7. Row 6: P all sts.
8. Row 7: K2tog, K1, k2tog. 3 sts.
9. Row 8: P all sts.
10. Row 9: Sl1, k2tog, pass slipped st over. 1 st.
11. Cut yarn and pull through.

Sew one or two leaves beside the daisy on the garden hat. Add another small leaf to the honeycomb bag if desired.

Large Tabletop Bee

The tabletop bee at the front right is larger and rounder than the decorative bees. It has a soft oval body, bold black stripes, white wings, and a cute embroidered face.

Large Bee Body

1. With mustard yarn, CO 8 sts and 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: Repeat K1, kfb around. 24 sts.
5. Rnds 4–6: K all sts in mustard.
6. Rnd 7: Switch to black yarn and K all sts.
7. Rnds 8–10: Switch to mustard yarn and K all sts.
8. Rnd 11: Switch to black yarn and K all sts.
9. Rnds 12–14: Switch to mustard yarn and K all sts.
10. Rnd 15: Switch to black yarn and K all sts.
11. Rnds 16–17: Switch to mustard yarn and K all sts.
12. Rnd 18: Repeat K2, k2tog around. 18 sts.
13. Stuff firmly into an oval.
14. Rnd 19: Repeat K1, k2tog around. 12 sts.
15. Rnd 20: K2tog around. 6 sts.
16. Close opening and weave in end.

Large Bee Wings

1. Make two wing pieces using the bee wing instructions, but begin with CO 6 sts instead of 4 sts.
2. Work one extra stockinette row before decreasing.
3. Sew both wings to the top of the bee, angled outward.

Embroider two black eyes near the front and a small curved smile. Add short black antennae with two tiny straight stitches.

Head Daisy and Bee Decoration

The top of the head has a small daisy cluster and a tiny bee near the base of one ear. This detail gives the doll the garden theme shown in the image.

1. Make 2 small daisies and 1 tiny bee.
2. Sew the daisies near the lower outside edge of the doll’s right ear.
3. Sew the tiny bee across the flower cluster at a slight angle.
4. Keep the stitches hidden so the decoration looks naturally attached.

Assembling the Doll

Take time during assembly. The finished doll depends on careful placement more than difficult knitting. Pin every piece before sewing so the proportions match the reference image.

1. Place the body upright with the flatter side at the bottom.
2. Sew the neck stabilizer to the top center of the body.
3. Place the head over the neck and check that the face points straight forward.
4. Sew the head securely to the body using the long body tail. Stitch around the neck twice.
5. Pin the ears to the top of the head, about 1.5 inches apart.
6. Angle the ears upward and slightly outward. Sew the base of each ear firmly.
7. Put the cream shirt on the body.
8. Slide the overalls over the shirt and pull the bib to the front.
9. Sew the overalls lightly at the back waist, side seams, and strap points.
10. Slide one sleeve over each arm.
11. Sew the arms to the body just under the shoulders, angled downward.
12. Sew the legs to the lower front body, angled forward into a seated pose.
13. Place one sandal over each foot and stitch around the sole edge.
14. Add the shoulder bag across the body and secure it near the hip.

Decorating the Overalls and Sandals

1. Sew one small bee to the lower left front of the overalls.
2. Sew one daisy near the honeycomb bag at the doll’s right hip.
3. Add cream honeycomb embroidery across the bib and lower front.
4. Sew a tiny bee to one sandal strap.
5. Sew a small daisy to the other sandal strap.
6. Keep all decorations low-profile so they do not pull the fabric out of shape.

Making the Set Look Like the Image

The image has a soft garden picnic feeling. To match that style, arrange the finished doll sitting upright with the hat to the left, honey jar to the right, and large bee in front of the jar.

• Place the hat flat on the table with the brim slightly curled.
• Set the honey jar upright near the doll’s right side.
• Place the large bee at the front right corner.
• Keep the shoulder bag resting against the doll’s right hip.
• Use the flower and bee decorations sparingly but visibly.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check the face after the full doll is assembled. The snout should sit centered and slightly raised. The eyes should look evenly spaced, glossy, and gentle. If the smile seems too low, carefully remove it and restitch a soft curve closer to the snout.

The ears should be tall and symmetrical. If one ear leans too much, add a few extra stitches at the base. The head flower cluster should sit close to the ear, not in the center of the forehead.

• Brush away loose fibers with clean fingers.
• Tuck all yarn ends deeply inside the doll.
• Check that small decorations are secure.
• Do not leave long thread loops on the surface.

Care Notes

This doll is a decorative handmade toy with small parts. If it will be handled by a young child, replace safety eyes with embroidered eyes and sew all accessories permanently in place.

• Spot clean only with cool water and mild soap.
• Do not machine wash if the doll has safety eyes, tiny bees, or attached flowers.
• Let the doll air dry completely before storing.
• Keep away from high heat, direct sun, and pets.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The head is round, firm, and centered on the body.
• The ears are tall, pink, and angled slightly outward.
• The snout is oval and sewn below the eyes.
• The cream shirt shows at the neckline and sleeves.
• The yellow overalls have a front bib, straps, cuffs, and honeycomb embroidery.
• The sandals are attached evenly to both feet.
• The shoulder bag crosses the body diagonally.
• The hat, honey jar, large bee, flowers, and small bees are complete.
• The smile and eyebrows are soft and balanced.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

For long-term display, place the doll in a dry area away from strong sunlight. Sunlight can fade pink and yellow yarn over time. A shelf, craft display box, or covered basket is ideal.

To remove dust, use a soft clean makeup brush or a low-power handheld vacuum held several inches away. Do not pull on the daisies, wings, straps, or honey jar tie.

If a small spot appears, dampen a white cloth with cool water and gently dab the area. Avoid rubbing, because rubbing can felt the stitches and blur the clear knitted texture.

Before storing, wrap the doll loosely in acid-free tissue or clean cotton fabric. Store the accessories beside the doll rather than stacked on top, so the ears, brim, and flowers keep their shape.