Crochet Tutorial: Sunflower Horse Garden Doll – Free Crochet Pattern.

This sunflower horse garden doll is a sweet amigurumi design with a tall horse head, rounded muzzle, fluffy mane, striped shirt, sunflower overalls, black gloves, long legs, garden sandals, a tiny crossbody flower bag, a straw hat, a hand trowel, and a blue watering can. The finished doll has a cheerful handmade garden style, just like the image.

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Finished Size

Using sport weight cotton yarn and a 2.25 mm crochet hook, the finished horse doll measures about 11.5 inches tall from the bottom of the sandals to the top of the mane. The seated height is about 8 inches. The hat is about 3.5 inches wide, the bag is about 1.5 inches tall, and the watering can is about 2 inches wide.

Skill Level

This pattern is written for confident beginners and intermediate crocheters. Most pieces use single crochet in continuous rounds. The shaping is detailed, so read each round carefully. The accessories are small, but they use simple stitches and are worked slowly for a neat garden doll finish.

Materials

• Yarn weight: Sport weight or light DK cotton yarn.
• Hook: 2.25 mm for the doll and 2.00 mm for tiny accessories.
• Main horse brown: medium warm brown for head, body, arms, and legs.
• Muzzle tan: light warm tan for muzzle and sandals.
• Dark brown: nostrils, sunflower centers, mouth line, and some mane details.
• Reddish brown: fluffy mane and tail hair.
• Black: gloves, shoe soles, pupils, and sandal toe openings.
• White: eyes, shirt stripes, and small tooth.
• Yellow: sunflower petals and shirt trim.
• Olive green: overalls and leaves.
• Cream: hat and bag strap.
• Light blue: watering can.
• Gray blue: trowel blade.
• Red: ladybugs and tiny flower on bag.
• Pink and blue: tiny bag flowers and shirt accent stripes.
• 6 mm safety eyes or black embroidery thread for pupils.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Two 7 mm buttons for overall straps.
• Yarn needle, stitch marker, scissors, sewing pins.
• Optional: slicker brush for brushing the mane.

Abbreviations in US Terms

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

Gauge and Tension

Gauge is not strict for this amigurumi, but your stitches must be tight enough so stuffing does not show. A 2.25 mm hook with sport weight cotton gives firm fabric and visible horizontal crochet ridges like the photo. If your work looks loose, go down one hook size.

For reference, 8 sc rounds worked over 18 sts should measure about 1 inch high. The muzzle should feel firm and rounded, not soft and flat. Stuff gradually, especially in the long legs, arms, and large horse head.

Important Pattern Notes

• Work in continuous rounds unless a section says to join.
• Use a stitch marker in the first stitch of every round.
• Stuff the doll firmly, but do not stretch the stitches open.
• Use pins before sewing to check placement and balance.
• The horse has a tall head, large rounded muzzle, high eyes, upright ears, and a fluffy mane strip.
• The doll is designed to sit with long legs hanging down, just like the image.

Horse Head

Start with the head in main horse brown. The head is worked from the top down. The lower half widens to hold the large muzzle. Stuff firmly as you go, especially around the cheeks and forehead.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc) around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (sc 2, inc) around. (24)
5. Rnd 5: (sc 3, inc) around. (30)
6. Rnd 6: (sc 4, inc) around. (36)
7. Rnd 7: (sc 5, inc) around. (42)
8. Rnds 8-13: sc around. (42)
9. Rnd 14: sc 10, inc, sc 20, inc, sc 10. (44)
10. Rnd 15: sc around. (44)
11. Rnd 16: sc 11, inc, sc 21, inc, sc 10. (46)
12. Rnd 17: sc around. (46)
13. Rnd 18: sc 12, inc, sc 22, inc, sc 10. (48)
14. Rnds 19-22: sc around. (48)
15. Rnd 23: (sc 6, dec) around. (42)
16. Rnd 24: (sc 5, dec) around. (36)
17. Rnd 25: (sc 4, dec) around. (30)
18. Rnd 26: (sc 3, dec) around. (24)
19. Rnd 27: (sc 2, dec) around. (18)

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Stuff the head firmly. Leave the bottom open for now. The head should look tall and oval, with a slightly wider lower face. FO with a long tail if sewing directly to the body later.

Large Rounded Muzzle

The muzzle is the most important horse feature. It sits across the lower front of the head and projects forward. Use muzzle tan. Work tightly so the muzzle keeps its rounded shape.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc) around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (sc 2, inc) around. (24)
5. Rnd 5: (sc 3, inc) around. (30)
6. Rnd 6: (sc 4, inc) around. (36)
7. Rnd 7: (sc 5, inc) around. (42)
8. Rnds 8-11: sc around. (42)
9. Rnd 12: sc 10, dec, sc 18, dec, sc 10. (40)
10. Rnd 13: sc around. (40)
11. Rnd 14: sc 9, dec, sc 18, dec, sc 9. (38)
12. Rnd 15: sc around. (38)
13. Rnd 16: (sc 17, dec) twice. (36)

Stuff the muzzle firmly but keep the back edge flat. FO with a long tail. Sew it to the front of the head from Rnd 14 to Rnd 24. The top of the muzzle should sit just below the eyes, and the lower curve should nearly touch the neck opening.

Nostrils

Make 2 nostrils in dark brown. They are small raised bumps placed on the left and right upper side of the muzzle.

1. Rnd 1: 5 sc in MR. (5)
2. Rnd 2: sc around. (5)

FO and leave a sewing tail. Do not stuff. Sew each nostril about 5 stitches away from the center line and about 4 rounds down from the top of the muzzle. Shape each nostril into a small oval while sewing.

Eyes

The eyes are large white circles with small black pupils, placed high on the face for the funny garden horse expression.

White Eye Circles Make 2

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc) around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: sc around, sl st to close. (18)

FO with a long tail. Sew the eyes between Rnds 9 and 15 of the head, about 2 stitches apart. Add black safety eyes or embroider black pupils slightly toward the center for the surprised expression shown in the image.

Mouth and Tooth

Use dark brown embroidery thread or yarn. Stitch a wide curved smile along the bottom of the muzzle, about 2 rounds above the lower edge. Keep the line slightly uneven and friendly, not perfectly straight.

For the tiny tooth, use white. Ch 3, turn, sc 2, FO. Sew this small rectangle under the smile at the front center. The tooth should be visible but small, about half an inch wide.

Ears Make 2

The ears are upright, rounded triangles. Use main horse brown. The inner ridges in the photo are created by shaping and sewing the base slightly folded.

1. Rnd 1: 5 sc in MR. (5)
2. Rnd 2: sc around. (5)
3. Rnd 3: inc, sc 4. (6)
4. Rnd 4: (sc 1, inc) around. (9)
5. Rnd 5: sc around. (9)
6. Rnd 6: (sc 2, inc) around. (12)
7. Rnd 7: sc around. (12)
8. Rnd 8: (sc 3, inc) around. (15)
9. Rnd 9: sc around. (15)

Flatten each ear and sc 7 across the opening. FO with a long tail. Sew the ears to the top sides of the head between Rnds 4 and 8. Angle them slightly outward so they frame the mane.

Fluffy Mane

The mane is reddish brown and fluffy, running from the top forehead down the back of the head. It should be full, upright, and slightly messy like the image.

• Cut 55 strands of reddish brown yarn, each 5 inches long.
• Insert hook through one stitch on the head center line.
• Fold one strand in half, pull the loop through, then pull the ends through the loop.
• Repeat from the forehead between the ears down to the back neck.
• Trim the mane to about 1.5 inches tall on top and 1 inch down the back.
• Brush gently if you want a fuzzy texture.

For a denser look, add a second row of hair strands slightly to the left and right of the center line. Keep the front mane taller than the back mane to copy the playful tuft in the photo.

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Body

The body is hidden under the overalls, but it gives the doll a seated shape. Use main horse brown. The body is wider at the hips and narrower near the neck.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc) around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (sc 2, inc) around. (24)
5. Rnd 5: (sc 3, inc) around. (30)
6. Rnd 6: (sc 4, inc) around. (36)
7. Rnds 7-11: sc around. (36)
8. Rnd 12: (sc 10, dec) around. (33)
9. Rnd 13: sc around. (33)
10. Rnd 14: (sc 9, dec) around. (30)
11. Rnd 15: sc around. (30)
12. Rnd 16: (sc 8, dec) around. (27)
13. Rnd 17: sc around. (27)
14. Rnd 18: (sc 7, dec) around. (24)
15. Rnd 19: sc around. (24)
16. Rnd 20: (sc 2, dec) around. (18)

Stuff firmly. FO with a long tail. Sew the head onto the body with the muzzle facing forward. Because the head is large, sew around the neck twice for strength.

Legs Make 2

The horse has long thin legs hanging below the overalls. Start with black for the hoof area, then switch to main horse brown.

1. Rnd 1: With black, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc) around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: BLO sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 5: sc around. (18)
6. Rnd 6: (sc 4, dec) around. (15)
7. Change to main horse brown.
8. Rnd 7: BLO sc around. (15)
9. Rnds 8-28: sc around. (15)

Stuff the lower leg firmly and the upper leg lightly so the doll can sit. Flatten the top and sc 7 across to close. FO with a long tail. Sew legs to the bottom front of the body, spaced 4 stitches apart.

Arms Make 2

The arms are long and slim with black gloves. Use black first, then switch to main horse brown.

1. Rnd 1: With black, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnds 3-5: sc around. (12)
4. Rnd 6: (sc 4, dec) twice. (10)
5. Change to main horse brown.
6. Rnd 7: BLO sc around. (10)
7. Rnds 8-24: sc around. (10)

Stuff only the glove and lower half of the arm. Flatten the top and sc 5 across. FO with a long tail. Sew arms to the body at Rnd 18 of the body, just below the shoulder line. Let them hang straight down beside the overalls.

Striped Shirt

The shirt is worked directly around the upper body before adding overalls. It has thin horizontal stripes in white, yellow, blue, pink, and cream, like the image. Use a slightly loose tension so it fits over the body.

1. With white, ch 38, join with sl st to form a ring.
2. Rnd 1: ch 1, sc 38 around, join. (38)
3. Rnd 2: Change to yellow, sc around, join. (38)
4. Rnd 3: Change to white, sc around, join. (38)
5. Rnd 4: Change to light blue, sc around, join. (38)
6. Rnd 5: Change to white, sc around, join. (38)
7. Rnd 6: Change to pink, sc around, join. (38)
8. Rnd 7: Change to white, sc around, join. (38)
9. Rnd 8: Change to yellow, sc around, join. (38)
10. Rnd 9: Change to white, sc around, join. (38)

FO and weave in ends. Pull the shirt over the body before final head sewing if preferred. If the head is already attached, open the back seam and sew it closed after dressing the doll.

Short Sleeves Make 2

1. With white, ch 15, join to form a ring.
2. Rnd 1: sc 15 around, join. (15)
3. Rnd 2: Change to yellow, sc around, join. (15)
4. Rnd 3: Change to white, sc around, join. (15)

FO. Slide one sleeve over each arm before sewing the arms to the body. Tack the sleeve top to the shirt shoulder with a few small stitches.

Olive Sunflower Overalls

The overalls are made in olive green. They sit over the striped shirt and include short legs, a chest bib, straps, rolled cuffs, two front buttons, and several sunflower appliques.

Overall Shorts Base

1. Rnd 1: Ch 40, join with sl st to form a ring. Sc 40 around. (40)
2. Rnds 2-8: sc around, join at the end of each round. (40)
3. Rnd 9: sc 20, ch 4, skip 20, join to first sc to separate the leg openings.

First leg opening: attach yarn at one leg opening, sc 24 around including the ch sts, join. Work 3 more rounds of sc. For the cuff, work 1 round in BLO sc, then 1 round of reverse sc or regular sc. FO.

Second leg opening: attach yarn to the other leg opening and repeat the same 4 rounds. Pull shorts onto the doll and position them just below the body’s widest point.

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Chest Bib

1. Row 1: Attach olive yarn at the front center waistband and sc 16 across. Ch 1, turn. (16)
2. Rows 2-9: sc across, ch 1, turn. (16)
3. Row 10: dec, sc 12, dec. (14)
4. Row 11: sc across. (14)

FO and weave in the short end. Sew the sides of the bib lightly to the shirt so it stays flat. The bib should cover the center front and stop below the neck.

Overall Straps Make 2

1. Ch 24.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. (23)
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc across. (23)

FO with a sewing tail. Cross the straps lightly over the shoulders or keep them straight like the photo. Sew one end to the back waistband and the other end to the front bib. Add one small button at each front strap end.

Sunflower Appliques for Overalls and Hair

Make 5 sunflowers for the overalls and 1 slightly larger sunflower for the horse’s hair. Use dark brown centers and yellow petals. The photo shows sunflowers on the bib, shorts, and near one ear.

Small Sunflower Make 5

1. Center Rnd 1: With dark brown, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Center Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Center Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc) around, sl st to close. (18)
4. Petals: Change to yellow. In each stitch around, work: sl st, ch 3, hdc in second ch from hook, sc in next ch, sl st in same base st. Repeat 18 petals.

FO with a long yellow tail. Sew one sunflower to the center bib, two to the lower front shorts, one to the left side, and one near the right lower hip. Keep them uneven and garden-like, matching the handmade look in the image.

Hair Sunflower

1. Center Rnd 1: With dark brown, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Center Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Center Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc) around. (18)
4. Center Rnd 4: (sc 2, inc) around, sl st to close. (24)
5. Petals: Change to yellow. Repeat this in each stitch: sl st, ch 3, hdc in second ch, sc in next ch, sl st in same stitch.

Sew the large sunflower on the right side of the head, beside one ear and slightly above the eye. Add two small green leaves behind it by chaining 6, sc 1, hdc 3, sc 1 down the chain, then sewing them at the flower base.

Crossbody Garden Bag

The little bag is worn across the chest and rests near the right hip. Use cream or light tan yarn. The flap has tiny flowers and green leaves.

Bag Body

1. Row 1: Ch 11, sc in second ch from hook and across. (10)
2. Rows 2-10: ch 1, turn, sc across. (10)
3. Fold the rectangle upward so 6 rows form the pocket and 4 rows form the flap.
4. Sew both side seams with whip stitches.

Bag Strap

1. Ch 55.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. (54)

FO and sew each strap end to the sides of the bag. Place the strap over the left shoulder and let the bag rest on the right front hip. Tack the strap to the shoulder so it does not slide.

Tiny Bag Flowers

• Yellow flower: 5 sc in MR, sl st to close.
• Pink flower: 5 sc in MR, sl st to close.
• Blue flower: 5 sc in MR, sl st to close.
• Leaves: With green, ch 5, sc 1, hdc 2, sc 1 back along chain.

Sew the flowers and leaves to the bag flap. Keep them clustered on the front right side, like a tiny bouquet peeking from the garden bag.

Straw Garden Hat

The hat sits beside the doll in the image, not on the head. It has a flat round crown, wide brim, and a floral band. Use cream yarn for a straw color.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc) around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (sc 2, inc) around. (24)
5. Rnd 5: (sc 3, inc) around. (30)
6. Rnd 6: (sc 4, inc) around. (36)
7. Rnd 7: BLO sc around. (36)
8. Rnds 8-10: sc around. (36)
9. Rnd 11: FLO (sc 2, inc) around. (48)
10. Rnd 12: (sc 3, inc) around. (60)
11. Rnd 13: sc around. (60)
12. Rnd 14: (sc 4, inc) around. (72)
13. Rnd 15: sc around. (72)

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FO and weave in the end. For the floral band, ch 45 with white or pale fabric-colored yarn, sew around the crown base, and embroider tiny pink and green flowers with short straight stitches.

Garden Trowel

The hand trowel is small and sits beside the doll. Use gray blue for the blade and brown for the handle.

Trowel Blade

1. Row 1: With gray blue, ch 5, sc in second ch from hook and across. (4)
2. Row 2: ch 1, turn, inc, sc 2, inc. (6)
3. Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc across. (6)
4. Row 4: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 2, dec. (4)
5. Row 5: ch 1, turn, dec twice. (2)
6. Row 6: ch 1, turn, dec. (1)

Sc evenly around the blade edge, placing 2 sc in the lower point. FO. Shape it into a small scoop by stitching the sides inward with a few hidden stitches.

Trowel Handle

1. With brown, ch 9.
2. Rnd 1: sc in second ch from hook and across, then continue on the other side of the chain. (16)
3. Rnd 2: sc around. (16)

FO and sew the handle to the wide top of the blade. Add one dark brown line down the handle for texture.

Blue Watering Can

The watering can is light blue with a round body, open top, handle, and side spout. It is a decorative miniature garden prop, placed beside the trowel.

Can Body

1. Rnd 1: With light blue, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: (sc 1, inc) around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: (sc 2, inc) around. (24)
5. Rnd 5: BLO sc around. (24)
6. Rnds 6-10: sc around. (24)
7. Rnd 11: (sc 2, dec) around. (18)
8. Rnd 12: BLO sc around. (18)
9. Rnd 13: sc around. (18)

Do not close the top. FO and weave in the end. Add a darker blue round of surface slip stitches near the top rim to show the open inside.

Watering Can Handle

1. Ch 20.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. (19)
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc across. (19)

Sew one handle end near the top back of the can and the other near the lower back. Curve it outward before sewing so it looks like a handle.

Spout

1. Rnd 1: 5 sc in MR. (5)
2. Rnds 2-5: sc around. (5)
3. Rnd 6: inc around. (10)
4. Rnd 7: sc around. (10)

FO and sew the narrow end to the side of the can. Angle the spout upward slightly. Flatten the wider end with a few stitches to create the watering rose shape.

Sandals Make 2

The sandals have tan straps, black toe openings, and tiny red ladybugs. They sit over the black hoof ends and make the doll look ready for garden work.

Sandal Sole

1. With tan, ch 9.
2. Rnd 1: sc in second ch from hook, sc 6, 3 sc in last ch. Continue on other side: sc 6, inc in last st. (18)
3. Rnd 2: inc, sc 6, inc 3 times, sc 6, inc 2 times. (24)
4. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, sc 7, (sc 1, inc) 3 times, sc 7, (sc 1, inc) 2 times. (30)
5. Rnd 4: BLO sc around. (30)

FO. Sew the sandal sole to the bottom of each black hoof so the tan edge is visible from the front.

Front Strap

1. With tan, ch 11.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. (10)
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc across. (10)

Sew each strap over the front of the hoof, leaving the black oval toe opening visible. Add a few black stitches inside the opening to make the toe area darker.

Ladybugs Make 2

1. With red, 6 sc in MR, sl st to close. (6)
2. FO with a sewing tail.

Sew one red circle to the outer side of each sandal strap. Use black thread to make a center line and two tiny dots. This creates the small ladybug accents visible on the sandals.

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Optional Tail

The tail is mostly hidden behind the seated body, but adding one helps the doll feel complete. Cut 18 strands of reddish brown yarn, each 6 inches long. Tie them through 3 stitches at the back of the body near the waistband. Braid loosely or leave fluffy. Trim to 2 inches.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

1. Sew the head firmly to the body, keeping the muzzle centered and facing forward.
2. Sew the arms on both sides, just under the sleeves, with black gloves pointing downward.
3. Sew the legs to the lower front body so they hang evenly when seated.
4. Dress the doll in the striped shirt, then fit the olive overalls over it.
5. Sew the bib flat, attach straps, and add two front buttons.
6. Sew the sunflower appliques to the overalls and the larger flower near the right ear.
7. Add the crossbody bag so the strap crosses diagonally over the chest.
8. Place the hat, trowel, and watering can beside the doll for display.

Check the face last. The eyes should be large and slightly surprised. The nostrils should sit evenly on the upper muzzle. The smile should curve under the muzzle, with the tiny white tooth centered below it. Add extra mane strands if the top looks too flat.

Care Notes

Spot clean the doll with cool water and mild soap. Do not soak the entire doll unless absolutely necessary, because the mane, overalls, flowers, and small accessories may lose shape. Press gently with a towel and air dry flat.

If the doll is made for a child, sew every accessory securely and avoid small buttons or safety eyes for children under 3 years old. Embroidered eyes and stitched buttons are safer for younger children.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The head is tall and firmly attached.
• The muzzle is large, rounded, and centered.
• The eyes are high and slightly close together.
• The ears stand upright on both sides of the mane.
• The mane is fluffy, reddish brown, and trimmed neatly.
• The striped shirt shows under the overalls.
• The sunflower overalls include bib, straps, cuffs, buttons, and flowers.
• The crossbody bag sits at the right hip.
• The sandals have tan straps, black openings, and red ladybugs.
• The straw hat, trowel, and watering can are ready for display.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Keep the doll away from direct sunlight for long periods, especially if using cotton yarn in yellow, red, pink, or blue. Bright colors can fade over time. Store the doll in a dry place and avoid crushing the mane or sunflower petals.

To refresh the mane, gently separate the strands with your fingers. Do not pull hard, because the strands are tied directly into the head stitches. If the petals curl after storage, reshape them with slightly damp fingers and let them dry naturally.

For long-term display, place the doll in a sitting position on a shelf and keep the small garden tools beside it. This protects the legs from stretching and helps preserve the cheerful sunflower garden scene from the finished photo.