Crochet Tutorial: Garden Snake Flower Gardener Doll – Free Crochet Pattern.

This cheerful garden snake gardener doll is designed with a long green neck, rounded snout, open smiling mouth, big white eyes, blue overall shorts, a white shirt, red sandals, a red crossbody flower bag, tiny flower embroidery, a removable straw-style sun hat, and three little potted flowers. The finished doll sits naturally on a shelf or table and makes a bright spring garden display.

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Pattern Information

• Skill level: Intermediate, with beginner-friendly explanations.
• Finished size: About 11 inches tall seated, using sport weight cotton yarn and a 2.25 mm hook.
• Construction: The head, snout, neck, body, arms, legs, clothing, sandals, bag, hat, and flower pots are made separately, then sewn together.
• Style: Amigurumi garden snake doll with a soft sculpted open mouth and gardener outfit.

Materials

• Sport weight cotton yarn in lime green, darker green, white, sky blue, denim blue, red, beige, brown, dark brown, yellow, pink, lavender, teal, and small amounts of black.
• 2.25 mm crochet hook for the doll and clothing.
• 2.00 mm crochet hook for tiny flowers, teeth, tongue, embroidery, and purse flower.
• Polyester fiberfill.
• Two 8 mm black safety eyes or black yarn circles for pupils.
• Stitch markers, yarn needle, pins, scissors.
• Optional floral wire or pipe cleaner for the neck and tongue support.
• Optional thin cardboard or plastic canvas for the hat brim and purse base.

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
• R: round or row
• FO: fasten off

Gauge and Notes

Gauge is not strict, but your stitches should be tight enough that stuffing does not show. For a neat amigurumi look, use a hook smaller than the yarn label recommends. The doll in the image has dense, even stitches, so keep a firm tension throughout.

Stuff the head, snout, neck, body, arms, legs, and feet firmly. Stuff the clothing only lightly if needed. The neck should stand upright, so add stuffing in small pieces and push it evenly into the long tube.

Work in continuous rounds unless the pattern says to join. Use a stitch marker for the first stitch of each round. When sewing pieces together, pin everything first to check the angle and balance.

Main Snake Head

The head is a tall rounded snake head with a wide oval snout attached to the front. The upper head is darker green near the back, while the snout and face are lime green.

Back Head in Dark Green

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. R6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
7. R7: sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
8. R8-R13: sc around. 42 sts.
9. R14: sc 12, dec, sc 14, dec, sc 12. 40 sts.
10. R15: sc 11, dec, sc 14, dec, sc 11. 38 sts.
11. R16: sc 10, dec, sc 14, dec, sc 10. 36 sts.
12. R17: sc 4, dec, repeat around. 30 sts.
13. R18: sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
14. Stuff firmly. Do not close. FO with a long tail for sewing to the neck.

Large Oval Snout in Lime Green

The snout is wide, rounded, and slightly protruding. It should sit horizontally across the lower front of the head.

1. Ch 9.
2. R1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 7, 3 sc in last ch. Work on the other side of chain, sc 6, inc in last st. 18 sts.
3. R2: inc, sc 6, inc 3, sc 6, inc 2. 24 sts.
4. R3: sc 1, inc, sc 6, repeat sc 1, inc three times, sc 6, repeat sc 1, inc twice. 30 sts.
5. R4: sc 2, inc, sc 6, repeat sc 2, inc three times, sc 6, repeat sc 2, inc twice. 36 sts.
6. R5-R9: sc around. 36 sts.
7. R10: sc 4, dec, repeat around. 30 sts.
8. R11: sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
9. Stuff firmly but keep the top slightly flat where it will touch the head. FO with a long tail.

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Nostrils and Cheek Dimples

• With dark green yarn, sew two small curved nostrils on the top of the snout, about 7 stitches apart.
• With yellow yarn, embroider one tiny dot on each cheek, placed slightly behind the snout corners.
• Pull gently on the embroidery so the cheeks dimple softly.

Open Mouth

The open mouth is made with two red inner mouth panels. The upper panel goes under the snout, and the lower panel hangs downward. A pink tongue curls from the center.

Upper Mouth Panel in Red

1. Ch 11.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 10, ch 1, turn.
3. Row 2: inc, sc 8, inc. 12 sts.
4. Row 3: sc across. 12 sts.
5. Row 4: inc, sc 10, inc. 14 sts.
6. Row 5: sc across. 14 sts.
7. FO with a long tail.

Lower Mouth Panel in Red

1. Ch 9.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 8, ch 1, turn.
3. Row 2: inc, sc 6, inc. 10 sts.
4. Row 3: sc across. 10 sts.
5. Row 4: inc, sc 8, inc. 12 sts.
6. Row 5-R6: sc across. 12 sts.
7. FO with a long tail.

Mouth Border in White

• Join white yarn to one corner of the upper mouth panel.
• Work sc evenly around the curved front edge only, placing 2 sc at each corner.
• Repeat for the lower mouth panel.
• Leave the back edge unbordered because it will be hidden inside the mouth.

Teeth in White

The image shows two long upper fangs and several smaller lower teeth. Use the 2.00 mm hook so the teeth are firm and pointed.

Large Fangs, Make 2

1. R1: 4 sc in MR. 4 sts.
2. R2: sc around. 4 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. 6 sts.
4. R4: sc around. 6 sts.
5. FO, flatten the top, and sew one fang to each side of the upper mouth.

Small Teeth, Make 5

1. R1: 4 sc in MR. 4 sts.
2. R2: sc around. 4 sts.
3. FO and sew three to the lower mouth and two smaller teeth near the upper side edges.

Curly Tongue in Pink

1. Ch 20.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, work 2 sc in each of the first 6 chains to create a curl.
3. Sc in the next 8 chains.
4. Hdc in the last 5 chains.
5. FO with a long tail.

Sew the tongue to the center back of the lower mouth panel. Let the curled end extend outside the mouth. For a poseable tongue, crochet around a thin pipe cleaner and fold the ends safely inside.

Eyes

The eyes are large white half-domes placed high on the face, slightly touching each other. The black pupils sit toward the front and give the doll a playful surprised expression.

White Eye Domes, Make 2

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5-R6: sc around. 24 sts.
6. R7: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
7. Stuff lightly. FO with a long tail.

Black Pupils, Make 2

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. Sl st to first sc. FO.

Sew one black pupil to the front center of each white eye. Sew the eyes to the top front of the head, leaving only 1 stitch between them. The eyes should lean slightly forward over the snout.

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Long Neck

The neck is slim, upright, and darker green on the back with lime green showing on the front. To copy the picture, crochet the neck in lime green first, then add a darker green back stripe and small textured scale bumps.

Neck Tube in Lime Green

1. R1: 8 sc in MR. 8 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 16 sts.
3. R3: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 20 sts.
4. R4-R25: sc around. 20 sts.
5. Stuff very firmly as you work. The tube should stand straight.
6. R26: sc 3, dec, repeat around. 16 sts.
7. FO with a long tail for sewing to the body.

Dark Green Back Stripe

1. Ch 28.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 27, ch 1, turn.
3. Row 2: sc across. 27 sts.
4. FO with a long tail.

Sew the stripe vertically along the back of the neck. Start just behind the head and end at the shirt collar. Keep it centered.

Raised Scale Bumps

• With lime green yarn, join on the front center of the neck.
• Work a surface crochet line of sl sts from under the chin to the shirt collar.
• On every third surface stitch, make ch 2, sl st back into the same place to form a tiny bump.
• Repeat two shorter lines on each side if you want the textured scale look from the image.

Body Base

The body is small compared with the long head and neck. It is mostly hidden under the white shirt and blue overall shorts, but it must be firm enough to support the seated pose.

Torso in Lime Green

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. R6-R11: sc around. 30 sts.
7. R12: sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
8. R13-R16: sc around. 24 sts.
9. R17: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
10. Stuff firmly. FO with a long tail.

Sew the neck to the top center of the body. The neck should tilt slightly forward, matching the playful pose in the image.

Arms

The arms are slim green tubes hanging down from the shirt sleeves. The hands are simple rounded tips with three tiny finger lines.

Arms in Lime Green, Make 2

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 9 sts.
3. R3-R4: sc around. 9 sts.
4. R5: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 6 sts.
5. R6-R22: sc around. 6 sts.
6. Stuff the lower arm lightly and leave the upper arm almost flat.
7. Flatten the top and sc through both layers with 3 sc. FO with a long tail.

• Use darker green yarn to embroider three short lines at each hand tip.
• Sew arms to the sides of the body after the shirt is added.

Legs and Feet

The seated legs are long and thin below the overall shorts. The feet are broad with little green toes visible inside the red sandals.

Legs in Lime Green, Make 2

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 9 sts.
3. R3-R24: sc around. 9 sts.
4. Stuff firmly, especially near the bottom.
5. Do not close yet. Continue directly into the foot.

Foot Shape

1. R25: sc 3, inc, sc 3, inc, sc 1. 11 sts.
2. R26: sc 4, inc, sc 4, inc, sc 1. 13 sts.
3. R27-R29: sc around. 13 sts.
4. R30: sc 3, dec, sc 3, dec, sc 3. 11 sts.
5. R31: sc 2, dec, sc 3, dec, sc 2. 9 sts.
6. Stuff the foot firmly.
7. R32: dec around until closed. FO and weave in end.

Toes

• With lime green yarn, sew four vertical toe lines at the front of each foot.
• Pull each line slightly to shape soft toe bumps.
• The toes should be visible above the sandal sole.

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White Shirt

The shirt has a simple white body with short sleeves. It sits under the blue overalls and leaves the green arms visible below the sleeves.

Shirt Body

1. Ch 32. Join with sl st, being careful not to twist.
2. R1: ch 1, sc around. 32 sts.
3. R2-R7: sc around. 32 sts.
4. R8: sc 6, ch 6, skip 5 sts, sc 10, ch 6, skip 5 sts, sc 6. This creates armholes.
5. R9: sc around, working 6 sc into each chain space. 34 sts.
6. R10: sc 3, dec, repeat around as evenly as possible. 28 sts.
7. R11: sc around. 28 sts.
8. FO and weave in end.

Shirt Sleeves, Make 2

1. Join white yarn to an armhole.
2. R1: sc 12 evenly around the opening. 12 sts.
3. R2-R4: sc around. 12 sts.
4. R5: sl st around loosely for a neat edge. FO.

Slide the shirt onto the body before sewing the arms in place. The sleeves should sit on top of the arms like short T-shirt sleeves.

Blue Overall Shorts

The overalls are a key feature. They are denim blue with a front bib, two straps, red buttons, rolled cuffs, and embroidered red flowers on the legs.

Shorts Waist and Seat

1. With denim blue, ch 34. Join with sl st.
2. R1: ch 1, sc around. 34 sts.
3. R2-R6: sc around. 34 sts.
4. R7: sc 16, ch 2, skip 2 sts, sc 16. This creates the center split.
5. R8: sc 16, sc 2 into chain space, sc 16. 34 sts.
6. FO, leaving a long tail.

First Shorts Leg

1. Join denim blue at the center split.
2. R1: sc 17 around one leg opening. 17 sts.
3. R2-R6: sc around. 17 sts.
4. R7: BLO sc around to create cuff fold line. 17 sts.
5. R8-R9: sc around. 17 sts.
6. FO and weave in end.

Second Shorts Leg

1. Repeat the same instructions for the second leg opening.
2. Use the yarn tail to close any small gap between the legs.

Rolled Cuffs

• Fold each cuff upward at the BLO round.
• Sew the cuff in place using small hidden stitches.
• Add one round of surface sl sts along each cuff edge for the thick rolled look.

Front Bib

1. With denim blue, ch 15.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 14, ch 1, turn.
3. Row 2-R9: sc across. 14 sts.
4. Row 10: dec, sc 10, dec. 12 sts.
5. Row 11: sc across. 12 sts.
6. FO with a long tail.

Sew the bib to the front waist of the shorts. The top of the bib should reach the lower chest, just below the white shirt collar area.

Shoulder Straps, Make 2

1. Ch 24.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 23.
3. FO with long tails.

• Sew each strap to the back waist.
• Bring straps over the shoulders and sew them to the top corners of the bib.
• Crossing straps in the back is optional, but straight straps match the image clearly.

Red Overall Buttons, Make 4

1. With red yarn, 6 sc in MR. Sl st to first sc. FO.

• Sew two buttons to the top of the bib where the straps attach.
• Sew two smaller buttons down the front center of the bib.

Flower Embroidery on Overalls

• Use red yarn to make lazy daisy petals on the lower front of each shorts leg.
• Use yellow yarn for tiny flower centers.
• Use green yarn to stitch short stems and leaves.
• Place one flower cluster on the viewer’s left cuff and two red flowers on the viewer’s right front leg.

Red Sandals

The sandals are bright red with a beige sole underneath. They have a front strap and a small side bow look, matching the cheerful garden outfit.

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Beige Soles, Make 2

1. Ch 8.
2. R1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 6, 3 sc in last ch, work on other side, sc 5, inc. 16 sts.
3. R2: inc, sc 5, inc 3, sc 5, inc 2. 22 sts.
4. R3: sc around. 22 sts.
5. FO.

Red Sole Border

• Join red yarn anywhere on the sole edge.
• Sc around one time, placing 2 sc at the toe and heel curves.
• FO with a long tail for sewing to the foot.

Front Strap

1. Ch 10.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 9. FO.

Make two straps for each sandal. Sew one across the toes and one around the ankle. Add a small red bow by chaining 10, tying it in the center, and sewing it to the outer side of each sandal.

Red Crossbody Flower Bag

The bag is small, round-cornered, red, and worn across the chest with a long strap. A tiny flower sits on the front flap.

Bag Body

1. With red yarn, ch 11.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 10, ch 1, turn.
3. Row 2-R8: sc across. 10 sts.
4. Row 9: dec, sc 6, dec. 8 sts.
5. Work sc evenly around all four sides, placing 2 sc in each bottom corner. FO.

Bag Flap

1. Join red yarn at the top back edge.
2. Row 1: sc 10, ch 1, turn.
3. Row 2: sc across. 10 sts.
4. Row 3: dec, sc 6, dec. 8 sts.
5. Row 4: dec, sc 4, dec. 6 sts.
6. FO.

Bag Strap

1. Ch 58.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sl st across.
3. FO with long tails.

Sew the strap to both upper sides of the bag. Place it diagonally from one shoulder to the opposite hip, as shown in the image.

Small Flower on Bag

1. With yellow yarn, 5 sc in MR. FO.
2. Join pink yarn into any stitch, ch 2, dc, ch 2, sl st in same stitch.
3. Repeat one petal in each of the remaining 4 stitches.
4. FO and sew to the bag flap.

Head Flower Accessory

The snake has a bright flower decoration behind one eye near the side of the head. Use several colors to copy the cheerful layered garden style.

Large Side Flower

1. With yellow yarn, 6 sc in MR. Sl st to join. FO.
2. Join pink yarn. In each stitch, work ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st. Repeat 6 petals. FO.
3. Join lavender yarn behind the pink petals. Work ch 3, sl st between petals, repeat around. FO.

Small Leaf Pair

1. With green yarn, ch 6.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sl st, sc, hdc, dc, 3 dc in last ch.
3. Work back along the other side with dc, hdc, sc, sl st. FO.
4. Make 2 leaves.

Sew the leaves behind the flower. Attach the flower to the side of the head, slightly behind the right eye from the doll’s perspective.

Removable Straw Sun Hat

The beige hat sits beside the doll in the photo. It has a rounded crown, flat brim, red band, and red bow. It is removable and made separately.

Hat Crown in Beige

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. R6: BLO sc around. 30 sts.
7. R7-R12: sc around. 30 sts.
8. R13: sc 8, dec, repeat around. 27 sts.
9. FO only if you want a separate crown. Otherwise continue to brim.

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Hat Brim

1. R14: FLO inc around. 54 sts.
2. R15: sc 5, inc, repeat around. 63 sts.
3. R16: sc around. 63 sts.
4. R17: sc 6, inc, repeat around. 72 sts.
5. R18-R19: sc around. 72 sts.
6. R20: sl st around for a neat firm edge. FO and weave in end.

Red Hat Band and Bow

1. Band: Ch 34, starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 33. FO and sew around the base of the crown.
2. Bow loops: Ch 18, join into a ring, wrap yarn around the center 6 times, and secure.
3. Ribbon tails: Ch 12 twice. Sew both tails under the bow center.
4. Sew the bow to the side of the hat band.

Mini Flower Pots

The photo includes three small potted flowers beside the gardener. Make one terracotta pot, one beige pot, and one smaller brown pot. Add tiny flowers in different colors.

Basic Pot, Make 3

1. With pot color, R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: BLO sc around. 18 sts.
5. R5: sc around. 18 sts.
6. R6: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
7. R7-R9: sc around. 24 sts.
8. R10: FLO sc around to create rim. 24 sts.
9. R11: sc around. 24 sts.
10. FO and stuff lightly.

Soil Insert, Make 3

1. With dark brown, R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. FO and sew inside the pot rim.

Tiny Flowers

1. Stem: With green or teal yarn, ch 7, sl st back across. FO.
2. Leaves: Ch 4, sl st, sc, hdc back down the chain. Sew to stem.
3. Flower center: With yellow yarn, 5 sc in MR. FO.
4. Petals: Join any petal color and work ch 2, sc in same stitch, repeat around.

• Make a cream flower for the terracotta pot.
• Make one blue flower and one pink flower for the beige pot.
• Make one purple sprout and one red mushroom-like bud for the smaller pot.
• Sew all stems firmly into the soil circles.

Optional Yellow Body Spots

The snake has tiny yellow garden-like spots on the side of the neck and body. These are small but help match the playful look of the image.

• With yellow yarn, make several tiny straight stitches along the darker green back stripe.
• Place two small yellow dots near the side of the neck.
• Add one small dot near the shoulder, partly hidden by the overalls.

Assembly Order

1. Sew the snout to the lower front of the head. The snout should project forward and slightly downward.
2. Sew the upper red mouth panel underneath the snout.
3. Sew the lower red mouth panel below it, leaving the mouth open.
4. Add the tongue to the lower mouth before closing the back edge completely.
5. Sew the large fangs to the upper mouth and smaller teeth to the lower mouth.
6. Sew the white eye domes on top of the head. Add black pupils if not already attached.
7. Sew the head to the neck, placing the head slightly forward.
8. Sew the neck to the body and check that the doll can sit upright.
9. Put the white shirt onto the torso.
10. Put the overalls over the shirt and sew the bib and straps in place.
11. Sew the legs to the lower front of the body in a seated angle.
12. Sew the arms under the sleeves so they hang down naturally.
13. Add sandals to the feet, then sew the straps neatly across the toes and ankles.
14. Place the red crossbody bag across the front and sew it lightly at the shoulder and hip.
15. Sew the flower accessory to the head.
16. Place the sun hat beside the doll or lightly tack it to the head if you prefer a permanent hat.
17. Arrange the three flower pots near the doll for the full garden display.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Use pins before sewing the final details. The face should look joyful and slightly silly, with the big eyes close together, the mouth wide open, and the tongue curling outward. If the mouth looks too flat, add a few hidden stitches at the corners to lift the smile.

Shape the snout by gently pulling a yarn thread from one cheek through the head to the other cheek. Tie inside or hide the knot under the snout. This gives the face a soft rounded crocodile-snake expression like the picture.

• Add two tiny nostrils on top of the snout.
• Add yellow cheek dots.
• Add tiny white highlights to the black pupils if desired.
• Make sure both fangs point downward and sit evenly.
• Brush the tongue curve into place with your fingers.

Care Notes

This doll is best used as a decorative handmade item. Because it has small parts, teeth, flower pots, and accessories, it is not recommended for children under three years old.

• Spot clean with a damp cloth.
• Do not machine wash if wire, cardboard, or plastic canvas is used.
• Let the doll air dry completely before storing.
• Keep the red accessories away from direct moisture to prevent color transfer.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The head is larger than the body and leans slightly forward.
• The snout is wide, oval, and firmly stuffed.
• The mouth stays open with red inside panels visible.
• The eyes are large, white, close together, and placed above the snout.
• The overalls have straps, red buttons, rolled cuffs, and flower embroidery.
• The red bag crosses the body diagonally.
• The hat has a beige brim, red band, and side bow.
• The sandals show green toes at the front.
• The flower pots have soil, stems, leaves, and colorful blooms.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

To preserve the shape, hold the doll by the body rather than the neck or mouth. The long neck and open mouth are sculptural details and should not be pulled.

For dust, use a soft clean makeup brush or a cool air blower. For stains, dab gently with mild soap and cold water. Avoid soaking the doll, especially around the eyes, mouth, purse, and hat brim.

Store the doll upright in a dry place. If the hat is removable, store it flat so the brim does not bend. Keep the tiny flower pots in a small box when not displayed, because the stems and petals can flatten under heavier items.