Crochet Tutorial: Lamb Strawberry Picnic Garden Doll – Free Crochet Pattern.

This sweet crochet lamb garden doll is made with a soft cream body, a large rounded muzzle, floppy textured ears, bright white cartoon-style eyes, a fluffy pink hair tuft, tiny flower details, a blue and cream striped picnic romper, yellow sandals, and a small crossbody strawberry pouch. The full set also includes a round blue sun hat, a tiny picnic blanket, a handle basket, and colorful crochet strawberries and garden fruits.

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Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US crochet terms and is designed as a detailed amigurumi-style guide for recreating the full lamb picnic scene shown in the image. The doll has a soft oval head, a larger protruding muzzle, short arms, straight legs, rounded feet, a striped romper, and several removable picnic accessories.

The main lamb is worked mostly in continuous spiral rounds. The clothing and accessories are worked separately, then sewn onto the doll. Keep your tension firm so the stuffing does not show through the stitches. Use stitch markers at the beginning of each round.

Finished Size

• Main lamb doll: about 10 to 11 inches tall when made with worsted weight yarn and a 3.0 mm hook.
• Sun hat: about 5 inches wide across the brim.
• Picnic blanket: about 4.5 inches square.
• Small fruit basket: about 2 inches wide.
• Crossbody pouch: about 2.25 inches tall, not including strap.

Materials

• Worsted weight cotton or cotton-acrylic yarn in cream, sky blue, ivory, yellow, tan, red, green, white, pink, purple, orange, and small amounts of brown.
• Fuzzy pink yarn or brushed pink acrylic yarn for the hair tuft.
• 3.0 mm crochet hook for the doll and firm accessories.
• 3.5 mm crochet hook for the sun hat brim if you want a slightly softer curve.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Two large white safety eyes or crocheted white eye circles, about 18 to 20 mm wide.
• Two tiny black safety eyes, black beads, or black embroidered dots for pupils.
• Yarn needle.
• Stitch markers.
• Scissors.
• Pink embroidery thread for cheeks and mouth.
• Optional: craft wire or pipe cleaner for basket handles and hat brim shaping.

Abbreviations

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

Gauge and Tension

For the amigurumi pieces, 6 sc and 6 rounds should measure about 1 inch with worsted weight yarn and a 3.0 mm hook. The exact gauge is less important than keeping the fabric tight, smooth, and even. If gaps appear between stitches, use a smaller hook.

The lamb in the picture has firm, rounded shaping, so stuff the head and body gradually. Do not overstuff the muzzle, ears, or arms. The muzzle should look soft and rounded, not hard or pointed.

Color Notes

• Cream: head, muzzle, body, ears, arms, legs, and feet.
• Sky blue: romper, shorts, hat, blanket edging, and stripes.
• Ivory: romper stripes, pouch, blanket base, hat stripe, and flower petals.
• Yellow: sandals, flower centers, and fruit details.
• Pink: hair tuft, tongue, cheeks, flower accents, and blanket detail.
• Red and green: strawberries and applique.
• Tan: picnic baskets and sandal soles.

Main Lamb Head

Work in cream yarn. The head is a large rounded oval with a slightly wider lower face. Stuff firmly as you go. The top should remain rounded and smooth because the pink hair tuft will sit across the crown.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc in each st 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: sc 6, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
9. R9: sc 7, inc, repeat around. 54 sts.
10. R10: sc 8, inc, repeat around. 60 sts.
11. R11 to R18: sc in each st around. 60 sts for 8 rounds.
12. R19: sc 18, inc in next 6 sts, sc 18, inc in next 6 sts, sc 12. 72 sts.
13. R20 to R23: sc in each st around. 72 sts for 4 rounds.
14. R24: sc 10, dec, repeat around. 66 sts.
15. R25: sc 9, dec, repeat around. 60 sts.
16. R26: sc 8, dec, repeat around. 54 sts.
17. R27: sc 7, dec, repeat around. 48 sts.
18. R28: sc 6, dec, repeat around. 42 sts.
19. R29: sc 5, dec, repeat around. 36 sts.
20. R30: sc 4, dec, repeat around. 30 sts.
21. Pause to stuff the head firmly. Shape the lower face slightly wider with your fingers.
22. R31: sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
23. R32: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
24. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing to the body.

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Large Rounded Muzzle

The muzzle is an oval piece sewn onto the lower front of the head. It should cover the center of the face from just below the eyes to the lower cheek area. Work in cream yarn and stuff lightly.

1. Ch 9.
2. R1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 7, 3 sc in last ch. Turn to work along opposite side of chain, sc 6, inc in last ch. 18 sts.
3. R2: inc, sc 6, inc in next 3 sts, sc 6, inc in next 2 sts. 24 sts.
4. R3: sc 1, inc, sc 6, repeat sc 1, inc three times, sc 6, repeat sc 1, inc two times. 30 sts.
5. R4: sc 2, inc, sc 6, repeat sc 2, inc three times, sc 6, repeat sc 2, inc two times. 36 sts.
6. R5 to R8: sc in each st around. 36 sts for 4 rounds.
7. R9: sc 4, dec, repeat around. 30 sts.
8. R10: sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
9. FO, leaving a long sewing tail.

Place the muzzle across the lower front of the head, centered between R15 and R27 of the head. Add a small amount of stuffing as you sew. The muzzle should protrude gently and create the soft sheep-like face seen in the photo.

Nostrils, Mouth, Tongue, and Cheeks

• Use brown or soft taupe embroidery thread to stitch two small vertical nostrils on the muzzle, about 7 stitches apart.
• Use pink embroidery thread to stitch a tiny straight mouth line across the lower middle of the muzzle.
• For the tongue, use bright pink yarn. Ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, sc in last ch. FO and sew to the lower right side of the mouth.
• For each cheek, use soft pink thread and make 3 short horizontal stitches on each side of the muzzle. Keep them light and rounded.

Eyes

The eyes in the picture are large, raised, white, and slightly surprised. You may use large white safety eyes with black pupils, or crochet the eye circles and embroider the pupils.

Crocheted Eye Circles, Make 2

1. With white yarn, R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Sl st to close, FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Sew the eyes above the muzzle, about 2 stitches apart. Add tiny black pupils slightly toward the center. This gives the doll the wide, curious picnic-day expression shown in the image.

Floppy Lamb Ears, Make 2

The ears are long, rounded, and attached horizontally to the sides of the head. They have a soft oval shape with a slightly cupped texture. Work in cream yarn.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5 to R8: sc in each st around. 24 sts for 4 rounds.
6. R9: sc 6, dec, repeat around. 21 sts.
7. R10 to R12: sc in each st around. 21 sts for 3 rounds.
8. R13: sc 5, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
9. R14 to R15: sc in each st around. 18 sts for 2 rounds.
10. R16: sc 4, dec, repeat around. 15 sts.
11. R17: sc in each st around. 15 sts.
12. Flatten the opening and sc through both layers across 7 sts.
13. FO, leaving a long tail.

Sew one ear to each side of the head between R15 and R18. Angle the base slightly upward, while letting the rounded tips droop outward. The ears should frame the face like soft lamb ears.

Pink Fuzzy Hair Tuft

The hair tuft is short, fluffy, and centered on the crown. Use fuzzy pink yarn or make loops with regular pink yarn and brush them gently.

1. With pink yarn, ch 9.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 8. Ch 1, turn. 8 sts.
3. Row 2: Loop stitch in each st across, or work sc and leave 2-inch yarn loops. Ch 1, turn. 8 sts.
4. Row 3: sc in each st across. 8 sts.
5. Row 4: Loop stitch in each st across. 8 sts.
6. FO, leaving a long tail.

Sew the tuft across the top front of the head, between the ears. Trim the loops lightly so they look fluffy and playful. Do not trim too evenly; the image shows a soft tousled tuft.

Tiny Daisy Flowers for Head, Make 2

These flowers sit beside the pink hair tuft. Make two small daisies with white petals, yellow centers, and tiny green leaves.

Flower Center

1. With yellow yarn, 5 sc in MR.
2. Sl st to first sc and FO.

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Petals

1. Join white yarn to any stitch of the yellow center.
2. Ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, sl st into next center stitch.
3. Repeat until you have 5 small petals.
4. FO and weave in ends.

Leaves

1. With green yarn, ch 4.
2. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, sl st in last ch.
3. FO and sew one leaf behind each flower.

Sew one flower on each side of the pink tuft, slightly above the ears.

Body

The body is pear-shaped and mostly hidden by the romper, but it should be firm enough to hold the head upright. Work in cream yarn. The body begins at the neck and grows wider toward the lower belly.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc in each st 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 to R10: sc in each st around. 36 sts for 4 rounds.
8. R11: sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
9. R12 to R17: sc in each st around. 42 sts for 6 rounds.
10. R18: sc 6, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
11. R19 to R23: sc in each st around. 48 sts for 5 rounds.
12. R24: sc 6, dec, repeat around. 42 sts.
13. R25: sc 5, dec, repeat around. 36 sts.
14. R26: sc 4, dec, repeat around. 30 sts.
15. Stuff the body firmly, keeping the bottom rounded.
16. R27: sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
17. R28: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
18. FO, leaving a long tail if you want to close the bottom after attaching legs.

Legs, Make 2

The legs are short and cream-colored, with blue shorts covering the upper part. Start with cream yarn for the lower leg.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4 to R9: sc in each st around. 18 sts for 6 rounds.
5. Change to sky blue yarn.
6. R10: BLO sc in each st around. 18 sts.
7. R11 to R15: sc in each st around. 18 sts for 5 rounds.
8. Stuff the leg lightly.
9. Flatten the top and sc through both layers across 9 sts.
10. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Sew the legs to the lower front of the body with about 3 stitches between them. The blue upper sections should look like the romper shorts, while the cream lower legs remain visible below.

Rounded Feet, Make 2

The feet peek out under the yellow sandals. Work in cream yarn and sew to the bottom front of each leg.

1. Ch 7.
2. R1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 4, 3 sc in last ch. Work along opposite side, sc 4, inc in last ch. 14 sts.
3. R2: inc, sc 4, inc in next 3 sts, sc 4, inc in next 2 sts. 20 sts.
4. R3: sc in each st around. 20 sts.
5. R4: sc 5, dec 5 times, sc 5. 15 sts.
6. R5: sc 4, dec 3 times, sc 5. 12 sts.
7. Stuff very lightly.
8. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Yellow Sandals, Make 2

The sandals have tan soles, bright yellow straps, and a small white side flower. They sit over the cream feet.

Tan Sole

1. With tan yarn, ch 8.
2. R1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch. Work opposite side, sc 5, inc in last ch. 16 sts.
3. R2: inc, sc 5, inc in next 3 sts, sc 5, inc in next 2 sts. 22 sts.
4. R3: BLO sc in each st around. 22 sts.
5. FO and weave in end.

Yellow Front Strap

1. Attach yellow yarn to one side of the sole near the front.
2. Ch 8, bring chain across the top of the foot, sl st to the opposite side of the sole.
3. Turn and work 8 sc back across the chain.
4. Sl st into the sole and FO.

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Yellow Ankle Strap

1. Attach yellow yarn at the back side of the sole.
2. Ch 12, wrap around the ankle, and sew or sl st to the other side.
3. Work 12 sc along the chain if you want a thicker strap.

Side Flower, Make 2

1. With white yarn, 5 sc in MR and sl st to close.
2. With yellow yarn, add one French knot or one small stitch at the center.
3. Sew one tiny flower to the outside of each sandal.

Arms, Make 2

The arms are cream, softly rounded, and hang down beside the romper. They are narrow at the wrist and slightly fuller at the shoulder.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 15 sts.
4. R4 to R9: sc in each st around. 15 sts for 6 rounds.
5. R10: sc 3, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
6. R11 to R18: sc in each st around. 12 sts for 8 rounds.
7. Stuff the lower arm lightly and leave the upper arm nearly flat.
8. Flatten the opening and sc through both layers across 6 sts.
9. FO, leaving a long tail.

Sew the arms to each side of the body just below the neck, between body R6 and R8. Angle them downward so they rest beside the blue romper.

Blue and Cream Striped Romper

The romper is the most visible clothing piece. It has blue shorts, a blue top section, cream horizontal stripes, two shoulder straps, and small daisy decorations at the strap bases. Work the romper as a fitted removable-style garment, but sew it in place if you want the clean look shown in the image.

Romper Shorts Base

Work in sky blue yarn. Make the garment around the lower body before the head is attached, or crochet it separately and sew it on.

1. Ch 49 and join with sl st to form a ring, being careful not to twist. 48 sts.
2. R1: Ch 1, sc in each ch around, sl st to first sc. 48 sts.
3. R2 to R4: Ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to join. 48 sts.
4. Change to ivory yarn.
5. R5: Ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to join. 48 sts.
6. Change to sky blue yarn.
7. R6: Ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to join. 48 sts.
8. Change to ivory yarn.
9. R7: Ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to join. 48 sts.
10. Change to sky blue yarn.
11. R8: Ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to join. 48 sts.
12. R9: Ch 1, sc 11, ch 3, skip 2 sts, sc 22, ch 3, skip 2 sts, sc 11, sl st to join. These two chain gaps divide the leg openings.
13. R10: Ch 1, sc in each st and chain around. 50 sts.
14. FO and weave in ends.

Left Shorts Leg Opening

1. Join sky blue yarn to one leg opening.
2. R1: Work 22 sc evenly around the opening.
3. R2 to R4: sc in each st around. 22 sts.
4. FO and weave in end.

Right Shorts Leg Opening

1. Repeat the same steps for the second leg opening.
2. Make sure both shorts legs sit evenly above the cream legs.

Striped Romper Skirted Belly Panel

The picture shows a softly flared blue-and-cream striped belly section above the shorts. This panel is worked directly around the upper edge of the shorts base.

1. Attach ivory yarn to the upper edge of the shorts ring.
2. R1: Ch 1, sc in each st around. 48 sts.
3. Change to sky blue.
4. R2: sc in each st around. 48 sts.
5. R3: sc 7, inc, repeat around. 54 sts.
6. Change to ivory.
7. R4: sc in each st around. 54 sts.
8. Change to sky blue.
9. R5: sc in each st around. 54 sts.
10. Change to ivory.
11. R6: sc in each st around. 54 sts.
12. Change to sky blue.
13. R7: sc in each st around. 54 sts.
14. R8: sc 7, dec, repeat around. 48 sts.
15. FO and sew neatly to the body if needed.

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Blue Chest Bib

The top bib is a rectangular blue panel that sits on the front chest under the lamb’s chin.

1. With sky blue yarn, ch 18.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 17 sts.
3. Rows 2 to 10: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. 17 sts.
4. Row 11: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 13, dec. 15 sts.
5. Row 12: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. 15 sts.
6. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Sew the bib to the front upper body, overlapping the striped romper panel. The upper edge should sit below the head and between the arms.

Shoulder Straps, Make 2

1. With sky blue yarn, ch 24.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 23.
3. FO, leaving tails at both ends.

Sew each strap from the top corner of the bib, over the shoulder, and down to the back upper edge of the romper. Keep the straps narrow and straight.

Daisy Buttons on Romper, Make 2

1. With yellow yarn, 5 sc in MR, sl st to close.
2. Join white yarn. Ch 2, sl st in next st, repeat 5 times for petals.
3. FO and sew one daisy at the lower base of each shoulder strap on the front bib.

Crossbody Strawberry Pouch

The lamb carries a small ivory pouch across the body. It has a thin strap, a rounded pouch shape, and a red strawberry applique on the lower front.

Pouch Body

1. With ivory yarn, ch 9.
2. R1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 6, 3 sc in last ch. Work opposite side, sc 6, inc in last ch. 18 sts.
3. R2: inc, sc 6, inc in next 3 sts, sc 6, inc in next 2 sts. 24 sts.
4. R3: BLO sc in each st around. 24 sts.
5. R4 to R8: sc in each st around. 24 sts for 5 rounds.
6. R9: sc 4, dec, repeat around. 20 sts.
7. R10: sc in each st around. 20 sts.
8. Flatten very slightly and sc through both layers across the top, or leave open if you want a real tiny pouch.
9. FO and weave in end.

Pouch Flap

1. Join ivory yarn to the back top edge of the pouch.
2. Row 1: sc 10 across. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 2: dec, sc 6, dec. 8 sts.
4. Row 3: dec, sc 4, dec. 6 sts.
5. Row 4: sc in each st across. 6 sts.
6. FO and sew the flap down lightly at the front corners.

Strawberry Applique

1. With red yarn, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 9 sts.
3. R3: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 12 sts.
4. R4: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 8 sts.
5. FO, pinch the bottom into a point, and sew to the pouch front.
6. With green yarn, ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch, sc in next ch, sl st in last ch. Make 3 small leaves and sew to the top of the strawberry.
7. Use white thread to stitch 5 tiny seed marks on the berry.

Pouch Strap

1. With ivory yarn, ch 58.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in each ch across for a thin cord.
3. FO, leaving tails.
4. Sew one end to each side of the pouch.

Place the strap diagonally from the lamb’s left shoulder to the right hip. Sew the pouch against the lower right side of the romper, as shown in the image.

Blue Sun Hat

The sun hat is round, flat-topped, and wide-brimmed. It sits beside the lamb in the photo, but you can size it to fit lightly on the head. Work in sky blue yarn with an ivory accent stripe and a tiny flower.

Hat Crown

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc in each st 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: sc 6, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
9. R9: sc 7, inc, repeat around. 54 sts.
10. R10: sc 8, inc, repeat around. 60 sts.
11. R11: BLO sc in each st around. 60 sts.
12. R12 to R16: sc in each st around. 60 sts for 5 rounds.

Ivory Hat Band

1. Change to ivory yarn.
2. R17: sc in each st around. 60 sts.
3. Change back to sky blue yarn.

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Hat Brim

1. R18: FLO sc 4, inc, repeat around. 72 sts.
2. R19: sc in each st around. 72 sts.
3. R20: sc 5, inc, repeat around. 84 sts.
4. R21: sc in each st around. 84 sts.
5. R22: sc 6, inc, repeat around. 96 sts.
6. R23: sc in each st around. 96 sts.
7. R24: reverse sc around for a firm brim edge, or sl st around if reverse sc feels difficult.
8. FO and weave in ends.

Hat Flower

1. With yellow yarn, 5 sc in MR, sl st to close.
2. With ivory yarn, ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch, sc in next ch, sl st into the next center stitch. Repeat for 5 petals.
3. Sew the flower to the front-right brim.
4. Add one tiny orange stitch beside the flower center to match the warm detail in the image.

Picnic Blanket

The picnic blanket is small, square, cream-based, and edged with sky blue stripes. It rests beside the lamb and holds a fruit basket. Use a slightly relaxed tension so the blanket lies flat.

1. With ivory yarn, ch 26.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 25 sts.
3. Rows 2 to 4: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. 25 sts.
4. Change to sky blue.
5. Rows 5 to 6: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. 25 sts.
6. Change to ivory.
7. Rows 7 to 10: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. 25 sts.
8. Change to sky blue.
9. Rows 11 to 12: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. 25 sts.
10. Change to ivory.
11. Rows 13 to 16: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. 25 sts.
12. Change to sky blue.
13. Rows 17 to 18: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. 25 sts.
14. Change to ivory.
15. Rows 19 to 22: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. 25 sts.
16. Do not fasten off.

Blanket Border

1. With sky blue yarn, ch 1 and sc evenly around all four sides, placing 3 sc in each corner.
2. Work a second round of sc around, again placing 3 sc in each corner.
3. FO and weave in ends.

Folded Pink Corner Cloth

1. With soft pink yarn, ch 8.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 7 sts.
3. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 3, dec. 5 sts.
4. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 1, dec. 3 sts.
5. Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc3tog. 1 st.
6. FO and sew to one blanket corner so it looks like a folded napkin.

Round Picnic Basket with Handle

The image includes tan baskets with simple round bases and upright handles. One basket sits near the top left with strawberries, and another sits on the blanket filled with colorful fruit.

Basket Base, Make 2

1. With tan yarn, R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5: BLO sc in each st around. 24 sts.
6. R6 to R9: sc in each st around. 24 sts for 4 rounds.
7. R10: sl st loosely in each st around for a firm rim.
8. FO and weave in ends.

Basket Handle, Make 2

1. With tan yarn, ch 22.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 21.
3. FO, leaving tails.
4. Sew the ends to opposite sides of the basket rim.

For a standing handle, crochet the handle around a thin pipe cleaner. Bend it into an arch before sewing. Keep all wire ends covered and secured inside the stitches.

Tiny Strawberries, Make 5

Make several small strawberries for the baskets and pouch details. Use red yarn for the berry and green yarn for the leaves.

1. R1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. R2: inc in each st around. 10 sts.
3. R3: sc in each st around. 10 sts.
4. R4: sc 3, dec, repeat around. 8 sts.
5. Add a tiny amount of stuffing.
6. R5: dec around until closed.
7. FO and shape the bottom into a point.
8. With green yarn, ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch, sl st in next ch, sl st to berry top. Repeat 3 times for leaves.
9. Use white thread to add tiny seed stitches.

Tiny Garden Fruits and Vegetables

The blanket basket contains several bright round pieces in red, yellow, green, purple, and orange. These can represent berries, tomatoes, lemons, grapes, and garden vegetables.

Small Round Fruit, Make 8 to 10

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 9 sts.
3. R3: sc in each st around. 9 sts.
4. R4: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 6 sts.
5. Add a tiny bit of stuffing.
6. R5: dec until closed.
7. FO and hide the tail inside.

Make 2 red fruits, 2 yellow fruits, 2 purple fruits, 2 green fruits, and 1 orange fruit. Sew or place them inside the baskets. For a permanent display, stitch them to the basket base so they do not fall out.

Small Cream Flower Appliques

The doll has several flower details: two on the hair, two on the romper straps, one on the hat, and small flowers near the sandals. Use the same tiny flower method throughout for a unified look.

1. With yellow yarn, make 5 sc in MR and sl st to close.
2. Join white yarn to the center ring.
3. Ch 2, sl st in the next stitch, repeat around to make 5 petals.
4. FO, leaving a tail for sewing.
5. For a fuller flower, replace each ch 2 with ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, sl st into the center.

Optional Blue Hat Display Position

In the image, the hat rests to the right of the lamb instead of being worn. To display the set exactly this way, lightly stuff the crown with tissue or fiberfill so it keeps its shape. Place it flat with the flower on the lower-right side of the brim.

Assembly Order

1. Sew the muzzle to the lower front of the head and add the nostrils, mouth, tongue, and cheeks.
2. Sew or attach the large white eyes above the muzzle. Add black pupils slightly inward.
3. Sew the ears to the sides of the head and angle them outward.
4. Sew the pink hair tuft across the crown, then add the two tiny daisies beside it.
5. Sew the legs and feet to the lower body. Add the sandals over the feet.
6. Dress the body with the striped romper. Secure the bib and shoulder straps.
7. Sew the arms to the sides of the body so they sit over the romper edges.
8. Sew the head to the body using a firm circular seam. Add extra stitches at the back of the neck for support.
9. Add the crossbody pouch diagonally over the front of the doll.
10. Make the sun hat, picnic blanket, baskets, and fruit pieces. Arrange them around the lamb for the complete picnic garden scene.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

After the main pieces are sewn together, look at the doll from the front, sides, and top. Adjust the ears so they sit evenly and frame the face. The ears should not point upward; they should spread gently to the sides.

Use small stitches to secure the romper at the sides, under the arms, and around the waist. This helps the outfit stay smooth and keeps the stripes lined up across the belly.

For the face, keep the mouth simple. The picture shows a soft, quiet expression with a tiny pink mouth and blushing cheeks. Avoid making the mouth too dark or too large, because the oversized eyes and rounded muzzle are the main features.

Place the crossbody strap from the doll’s left shoulder down to the right hip. The pouch should rest on the lower right front of the romper, with the red strawberry applique facing outward.

Care Notes

• Spot clean the doll with a damp cloth and mild soap.
• Do not machine wash if you used safety eyes, wire, beads, or brushed fuzzy yarn.
• Let the doll air dry completely before storing.
• Keep the hat brim flat while drying so it does not curl too much.
• If the pink hair becomes flattened, gently fluff it with your fingers.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The head is large and rounded, with a soft protruding muzzle.
• The ears are floppy, oval, and sewn evenly on both sides.
• The eyes are large, white, and placed above the muzzle.
• The pink hair tuft sits at the top front of the head.
• The romper has blue and cream horizontal stripes with a blue bib.
• The lamb wears yellow sandals with tiny flower details.
• The crossbody pouch has an ivory body and a red strawberry applique.
• The blue sun hat has a wide brim, ivory band, and small flower.
• The picnic blanket is cream with blue stripes and a blue border.
• The baskets contain red strawberries and colorful garden fruit.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Store the finished lamb in a dry place away from direct sunlight. Strong sunlight can fade the blue romper, yellow sandals, red strawberries, and pink hair over time. If displaying the doll on a shelf, rotate the position occasionally so one side does not fade faster than the other.

To remove dust, use a soft makeup brush or a clean dry paintbrush. Brush gently around the eyes, flowers, basket handles, and the textured hair tuft. Do not pull the fuzzy pink yarn, because it may loosen from the crown.

If the doll needs deeper cleaning, dampen a white cloth with cool water and a tiny amount of mild soap. Dab the stained area instead of rubbing. After cleaning, dab again with plain water, then press with a dry towel. Let the piece dry naturally in a well-ventilated area.

For long-term storage, wrap the doll and accessories in acid-free tissue paper or a clean cotton cloth. Do not pack heavy items on top of the hat, basket handles, or ears. Keep the picnic fruits together in a small fabric bag so the tiny pieces are not lost.

Before gifting, check that all sewn pieces are secure. Tug gently on the eyes, flowers, pouch strap, sandals, basket handles, and fruit pieces. Add extra stitches anywhere that feels loose. For young children, embroider the eyes instead of using plastic safety parts.