Crochet Tutorial: Teddy Bear Daisy Garden Dress Doll – Free Crochet Pattern.

This sweet crochet teddy bear is dressed for a sunny garden day with a cream daisy dress, bright blue sandals, a matching crossbody bag, a floppy blue sunhat, and a flower crown across the ears. The bear has a round brown head, soft beige muzzle, oversized oval eyes, stitched brows, and small garden accessories including a watering can and potted sprout.

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Finished Size

The finished teddy bear measures about 11.5 to 12.5 inches tall when made with medium weight yarn and a 3.0 mm hook. The head is intentionally large and round, the body is smaller, and the legs are thick so the doll can sit on a table like the reference image.

• Bear height: about 12 inches from head top to sandal sole.
• Head width: about 4.75 inches across.
• Dress length: from upper chest to just above the knees.
• Hat width: about 5.5 inches across with a soft brim.
• Skill level: advanced beginner to intermediate.

Materials

• Medium weight cotton or cotton-blend yarn in warm teddy brown.
• Medium weight yarn in beige for muzzle and inner foot details.
• Medium weight yarn in cream for the daisy dress base.
• Medium weight yarn in sky blue for flowers, sandals, hat, and bag.
• Small amounts of yellow, white, green, dark brown, gray, and terracotta yarn.
• 3.0 mm crochet hook for the bear body and clothes.
• 2.5 mm crochet hook for flowers, facial details, and small accessories.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Two white oval safety eyes or crocheted white ovals.
• Two 8 mm black safety eyes or small black buttons for pupils.
• Two small blue buttons for dress straps.
• Yarn needle, stitch markers, pins, scissors.
• Optional plastic pellets for a heavier seated base.

Abbreviations

• MR: magic ring
• ch: chain
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• tr: treble crochet
• inc: 2 sc in the same stitch
• dec: invisible single crochet decrease
• BLO: back loops only
• FLO: front loops only
• st: stitch
• R: round or row

Gauge and Crochet Notes

Work the amigurumi pieces in continuous rounds unless a joined round is clearly stated. Use a stitch marker in the first stitch of every round. Keep your tension firm enough that stuffing does not show between stitches.

The bear in the image has smooth, close crochet stitches with a rounded form. For the best result, stuff gradually and evenly. Do not overstuff the muzzle, arms, or sandals because those parts should remain slightly soft and rounded.

• 7 sc across and 7 rounds should measure about 1 inch with the 3.0 mm hook.
• For smaller flowers and facial pieces, use the 2.5 mm hook.
• Use invisible decreases on the head, body, arms, and legs.
• When sewing, pin every piece first so the expression stays centered.

Head

Use teddy brown yarn and the 3.0 mm hook. The head is large, round, and slightly taller than wide. The muzzle and eyes sit low on the face, leaving space for the flower crown above.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc in each st around. (12)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. (24)
5. R5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. (30)
6. R6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. (36)
7. R7: sc 5, inc, repeat around. (42)
8. R8: sc 6, inc, repeat around. (48)
9. R9: sc 7, inc, repeat around. (54)
10. R10: sc 8, inc, repeat around. (60)
11. R11 to R23: sc in each st around. (60)
12. R24: sc 8, dec, repeat around. (54)
13. R25: sc 7, dec, repeat around. (48)
14. R26: sc 6, dec, repeat around. (42)
15. R27: sc 5, dec, repeat around. (36)
16. R28: sc 4, dec, repeat around. (30)

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Begin stuffing the head firmly. Shape it into a smooth sphere with the lower face slightly full. Continue stuffing as you close the top opening.

1. R29: sc 3, dec, repeat around. (24)
2. R30: sc 2, dec, repeat around. (18)
3. R31: sc 1, dec, repeat around. (12)
4. R32: dec around. (6)

Fasten off and close the opening with the yarn tail. The front of the head is where the round increases look most even. Mark the center front between R15 and R20 for the face placement.

Muzzle

Use beige yarn and the 3.0 mm hook. The muzzle is wide, oval, and raised. It covers the lower center of the face from about R16 to R24.

1. R1: ch 8. Starting in the second ch from hook, sc 6, 3 sc in last ch. Work on the opposite side of the chain, sc 5, inc in last ch. (16)
2. R2: inc, sc 5, inc in next 3 sts, sc 5, inc in next 2 sts. (22)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, sc 5, repeat sc 1, inc three times, sc 5, repeat sc 1, inc two times. (28)
4. R4: sc 2, inc, sc 6, repeat sc 2, inc three times, sc 6, repeat sc 2, inc two times. (34)
5. R5 to R7: sc in each st around. (34)
6. R8: sc 6, dec, sc 15, dec, sc 9. (32)

Fasten off with a long tail. Add light stuffing. Pin the muzzle horizontally on the face with the top edge just under the eyes. Sew around the edge, adding a little stuffing before closing completely.

Nose and Mouth

Use dark brown yarn and the 2.5 mm hook. The nose is oval, centered at the top of the muzzle, and points downward slightly.

1. R1: ch 5. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 3, 3 sc in last ch, work on opposite side, sc 2, inc. (10)
2. R2: inc, sc 2, inc in next 3 sts, sc 2, inc in next 2 sts. (16)
3. R3: sc in each st around. (16)

Fasten off with a long tail. Stuff very lightly and sew to the upper center of the muzzle. With dark brown yarn, embroider one straight vertical line down from the nose to the lower muzzle. Add a tiny curved smile under the vertical line using two short stitches.

Eyes and Eyebrows

The eyes in the image are oversized white ovals with black pupils close together. You may use oval safety eyes or crochet the white eye bases for a soft handmade finish.

Crocheted White Eye Oval, Make 2

1. R1: ch 7. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, work on opposite side, sc 4, inc. (14)
2. R2: inc, sc 4, inc in next 3 sts, sc 4, inc in next 2 sts. (20)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, sc 5, repeat sc 1, inc three times, sc 5, repeat sc 1, inc two times. (26)

Fasten off and leave a long tail. Sew both white ovals vertically above the muzzle, touching slightly at the center. Attach black safety pupils or sew black circles near the lower inner side of each white oval.

For the worried, sweet teddy expression, embroider two angled dark brown eyebrows above the eyes. Each eyebrow is a straight slanted stitch about 0.6 inch long. Angle them upward at the center and downward toward the ears.

Ears, Make 2

The ears are small rounded teddy ears placed partly behind the flower crown. Use teddy brown yarn.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc in each st around. (12)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. (24)
5. R5 to R7: sc in each st around. (24)
6. R8: sc 2, dec, repeat around. (18)

Fasten off with a long tail. Do not stuff heavily. Flatten each ear slightly and sew between R8 and R16 of the head, one on each side. The bottom of each ear should sit behind the flower crown line.

Body

The body is smaller than the head and shaped like a rounded seated torso. It will be mostly covered by the cream daisy dress, but the brown shoulders and lower body must still be strong enough to support the head.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR with teddy brown yarn. (6)
2. R2: inc in each st around. (12)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. (24)
5. R5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. (30)
6. R6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. (36)
7. R7 to R12: sc in each st around. (36)
8. R13: sc 10, dec, repeat around. (33)
9. R14: sc in each st around. (33)
10. R15: sc 9, dec, repeat around. (30)
11. R16: sc in each st around. (30)
12. R17: sc 3, dec, repeat around. (24)
13. R18: sc in each st around. (24)
14. R19: sc 2, dec, repeat around. (18)
15. R20: sc in each st around. (18)

Stuff firmly at the base and moderately at the shoulders. Fasten off with a long tail. Sew the head onto the body with the muzzle facing forward. Use several passes around the neck so the large head does not wobble.

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Legs, Make 2

The legs are short, chunky, and visible below the dress. They hang over the table edge in the image, so they should bend naturally at the hip.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR with teddy brown yarn. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. (24)
5. R5 to R8: sc in each st around. (24)
6. R9: sc 6, dec, sc 10, dec, sc 4. (22)
7. R10 to R18: sc in each st around. (22)
8. R19: sc 9, dec, sc 9, dec. (20)
9. R20 to R22: sc in each st around. (20)

Stuff the foot and lower leg firmly. Stuff the top lightly so the legs sit forward. Flatten the top opening and sc through both layers with 10 sc. Fasten off with a tail. Sew the legs to the lower front of the body, spaced about 5 stitches apart.

Foot Toe Lines

Using dark brown yarn, embroider three vertical toe lines on the front of each foot. Each line should start near the sandal strap area and curve down toward the sole. Keep the lines evenly spaced like the reference image.

Arms, Make 2

The arms are long, rounded, and hang gently beside the dress. They have no fingers and taper slightly near the shoulder.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR with teddy brown yarn. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. R4 to R7: sc in each st around. (18)
5. R8: sc 4, dec, repeat around. (15)
6. R9 to R21: sc in each st around. (15)
7. R22: sc 3, dec, repeat around. (12)
8. R23 to R24: sc in each st around. (12)

Stuff the lower half of each arm. Leave the upper arm lightly stuffed. Flatten the top and sc through both layers with 6 sc. Sew to each side of the body at shoulder height, slightly angled downward.

Cream Daisy Dress Base

The dress is a sleeveless cream pinafore with blue and yellow daisy motifs. It sits under the arms, flares gently, and ends above the knees. The image shows a granny-square look, so this pattern uses joined daisy blocks across the skirt and bodice.

Daisy Square Motif, Make 9

Make nine cream squares with a blue daisy and yellow center. Use the 2.5 mm hook for neat detail.

1. Center R1: With yellow yarn, 8 sc in MR, sl st to first sc. (8)
2. Petal R2: Join sky blue yarn. Ch 2, 2 dc in same st, ch 2, sl st in same st. Repeat in each st around to make 8 petals. Fasten off blue.
3. Square R3: Join cream yarn between any two petals. Ch 3, dc 2 in same space, ch 2, dc 3 in same space for first corner. In next petal gap, hdc 3. In next gap, dc 3, ch 2, dc 3 for corner. Repeat around until four corners are made. Sl st to close.
4. R4: Ch 1, sc in each st around, working 3 sc in each corner ch-2 space. Sl st to close. Fasten off.

Each square should measure about 1.5 inches. Make six squares for the skirt front and three squares for the bodice line. Arrange them in three columns and three rows.

Joining the Dress Squares

1. Place three squares in a top row, three in a middle row, and three in a bottom row.
2. Use cream yarn and whipstitch through back loops only to join the squares.
3. After joining, crochet one round of sc around the entire rectangle, placing 3 sc in each outer corner.
4. Hold the rectangle around the bear body. The top should sit just under the arms.
5. Join the back edges with a seam, leaving the top 0.75 inch open for easy dressing if desired.

Dress Top Edging

1. Join cream yarn at the center back top edge.
2. R1: sc evenly around the top edge, about 48 sc total. Sl st to join.
3. R2: ch 1, sc 6, dec, repeat around to gently tighten the chest. Sl st to join.
4. R3: ch 1, sc in each st around. Sl st to join and fasten off.

Dress Hem

1. Join cream yarn at the back bottom edge.
2. R1: sc evenly around the hem, placing 2 sc in each lower corner of the square joins.
3. R2: ch 1, repeat sc 3, ch 2, sc in same st, sc 3 around for a tiny scalloped hem. Sl st to join.

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Blue Dress Straps and Buttons

The dress has two slim straps that travel over the shoulders and attach to the front with blue buttons. Use sky blue yarn.

1. Left strap: Join yarn at the back left top edge. Ch 28, test over the shoulder, then fasten off with a long tail.
2. Right strap: Repeat from the back right top edge.
3. Sew each strap to the front bodice, about 0.5 inch from the center line.
4. Sew one blue button on each front strap end.
5. Add two short vertical stitches under each button to secure the look.

Flower Crown Base

The flower crown curves across the top of the head from ear to ear. It is made from green leaves, blue daisies, and yellow daisies. Use the 2.5 mm hook.

1. With green yarn, ch 42.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st 1, sc 1, hdc 1, dc 1, hdc 1, sc 1, sl st 1. This forms one leaf section.
3. Repeat the leaf section across the chain until the strip reaches from one ear to the other.
4. Fasten off with a long tail.

Pin the green strip across the forehead, slightly above the eyes. Let the ends tuck near the ears. Do not sew permanently until all flowers are placed.

Small Daisy Flowers for Crown, Make 7

Make four blue daisies and three yellow daisies. Each flower has a yellow or orange center and rounded petals.

1. Center: With yellow or orange yarn, 6 sc in MR, sl st to close.
2. Petals: Join blue or yellow yarn. Ch 2, hdc 2 in same st, ch 2, sl st in same st. Repeat in each of the 6 sts.
3. Fasten off with a long tail.

Sew the flowers along the green crown strip. Place one blue flower near each ear, one blue flower at the center, and yellow flowers between them. Angle the side flowers slightly downward like a soft garland.

Blue Crossbody Bag

The bag is a small sky blue rectangle with a flap, a white daisy on the front, and a long strap crossing from one shoulder to the opposite hip.

Bag Body

1. R1: With sky blue yarn, ch 13. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 12. (12)
2. R2 to R10: ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. (12)
3. R11: ch 1, turn, BLO sc in each st across to create the flap fold. (12)
4. R12 to R16: ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. (12)

Fold the lower section up to R10. Sew the side seams with blue yarn. Fold R11 to R16 down as the front flap. Add one row of sl st around the flap edge for a neat border.

Bag Strap

1. With sky blue yarn, ch 70.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st in each ch across.
3. Fasten off and sew each end to the top side corners of the bag.

Bag Daisy

1. With yellow yarn, 6 sc in MR, sl st to close.
2. Join white yarn. Ch 2, hdc 2 in same st, ch 2, sl st in same st. Repeat in each st around.
3. Sew the daisy to the lower right area of the flap.

Place the strap over the bear’s left shoulder and let the bag rest on the right side of the dress. Tack the strap lightly at the shoulder so it stays in place.

Blue Garden Sunhat

The hat is wide, soft, and round with a yellow trim and daisy accent. It rests beside the bear in the image, but you may also place it on the doll’s lap or attach it near one hand.

1. R1: With sky blue yarn, 8 sc in MR. (8)
2. R2: inc around. (16)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (24)
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. (32)
5. R5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. (40)
6. R6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. (48)
7. R7: BLO sc in each st around. (48)
8. R8 to R11: sc in each st around. (48)
9. R12: FLO sc 5, inc, repeat around. (56)
10. R13: sc 6, inc, repeat around. (64)
11. R14: sc 7, inc, repeat around. (72)
12. R15: sc 8, inc, repeat around. (80)
13. R16: sc in each st around. (80)
14. R17: reverse sc around for a firm brim edge. Fasten off.

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Hat Yellow Trim and Ties

1. With yellow yarn, surface sl st around R12 where the brim begins.
2. Ch 32 for one tie, sl st back along the chain, then fasten off.
3. Make a second yellow tie and sew both ties to one side of the hat brim.
4. Add a small white daisy over the tie join.

Blue Sandals, Make 2

The sandals are bright blue with rounded soles, a wide top strap, a thin yellow trim, and small white daisies near the outer sides. They should fit over the bear’s feet snugly.

Sandal Sole

1. R1: With sky blue yarn, ch 10. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 8, 3 sc in last ch. Work on opposite side, sc 7, inc. (20)
2. R2: inc, sc 7, inc in next 3 sts, sc 7, inc in next 2 sts. (26)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, sc 7, repeat sc 1, inc three times, sc 7, repeat sc 1, inc two times. (32)
4. R4: BLO sc in each st around. (32)
5. R5: sc in each st around. (32)

Fasten off and weave in the end. Make sure the sole cups slightly around the foot.

Sandal Front Strap

1. Join blue yarn to the left side of the sole at R5.
2. Ch 10, stretch across the top of the foot, and sl st to the opposite side of the sole.
3. Turn and work 12 sc around the chain strap to make it wide.
4. Fasten off and sew both strap ends securely.

Yellow Sandal Trim

1. Join yellow yarn at the back of the sole.
2. Sl st around the lower edge of each sandal.
3. Fasten off and hide the tail inside the sole.

Sew one tiny white daisy to the outer side of each sandal strap. Slide the sandals onto the feet and tack them with a few hidden stitches so they do not fall off.

Watering Can

The small gray watering can sits beside the bear. It is optional but important for the full garden scene.

Can Body

1. R1: With gray yarn, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. R4: BLO sc around. (18)
5. R5 to R8: sc in each st around. (18)
6. R9: sc 1, dec, repeat around. (12)
7. R10: dec around. (6)

Stuff lightly before closing. Fasten off and weave in the end.

Spout and Handle

1. Spout: ch 9 with gray yarn. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st 8. Sew one end to the side of the can and angle it upward.
2. Handle: ch 16 with gray yarn. Sl st back across the chain. Sew both ends to the opposite side of the can in a curved handle shape.

Potted Sprout

The tiny terracotta pot adds the final garden detail seen near the watering can.

Pot

1. R1: With terracotta yarn, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: BLO sc around. (12)
4. R4: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
5. R5 to R7: sc in each st around. (18)
6. R8: FLO sc in each st around for the pot rim. Fasten off.

Soil and Sprout

1. With dark brown yarn, 6 sc in MR, then inc around for 12 sc. Fasten off and sew inside the pot rim.
2. With green yarn, ch 5, sl st back down the chain for one stem.
3. For each leaf, ch 5, sc in second ch, hdc, dc, hdc, sl st to stem.
4. Make three leaves and sew the sprout to the center of the soil.

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Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Dress the bear before sewing the arms tightly against the sides. The cream daisy dress should sit flat at the chest and flare gently over the legs. Adjust the blue straps so they run straight over the shoulders and fasten with visible blue buttons in front.

• Sew the head firmly to the body with the face centered over the dress.
• Attach the ears between R8 and R16 of the head, partly hidden by the flower crown.
• Pin the muzzle first, then sew the eyes just above it.
• Place the pupils low and close together for the same shy teddy expression.
• Embroider the nose line and mouth after the muzzle is fully sewn.
• Stitch the eyebrows last so you can control the expression.
• Sew the flower crown across the forehead after all flowers are attached to the green strip.
• Attach the bag strap across the body from the bear’s left shoulder to the right hip.
• Tack sandals to the feet and add toe lines above the front straps.
• Place the sunhat, watering can, and potted sprout beside the bear for display.

Care Notes

Spot clean the teddy bear with cool water and mild soap. Do not soak the whole doll if you used safety eyes, buttons, or weighted pellets. Gently press with a towel and reshape the head, muzzle, sandals, and hat brim while damp.

• Keep away from strong sunlight to protect the blue and yellow yarn colors.
• Do not machine dry.
• Use a soft lint roller to remove dust from the dress and flower crown.
• Check sewn buttons and flower pieces before giving the doll to a child.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The head is round, large, and centered on the smaller body.
• The beige muzzle is wide and raised with a dark brown oval nose.
• The white eyes are tall ovals with black pupils placed close together.
• The eyebrows angle upward toward the center for a sweet worried look.
• The flower crown has blue and yellow daisies across green leaves.
• The cream dress shows nine daisy squares with blue petals and yellow centers.
• The blue bag crosses the body and has a white daisy on the flap.
• The blue sandals include yellow trim, toe lines, and small white daisies.
• The matching blue sunhat has yellow ties and a daisy accent.
• The watering can and potted sprout complete the garden display.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Store the finished teddy bear upright in a dry place. If the flower crown becomes flattened, lift each flower gently with your fingers and reshape the petals. For the hat brim, lightly mist with water, shape it flat, and let it air dry.

When packing the doll, place tissue paper around the face, muzzle, and flowers so the pieces do not press into each other. Keep the bag strap untwisted and avoid folding the sandals. A breathable cotton bag is better than plastic for long-term storage.

If the doll is displayed on a shelf, dust it every few weeks. Small accessories such as the watering can, potted sprout, and hat can be stored in a labeled pouch when not displayed. This keeps the complete garden set together and prevents tiny crochet details from being misplaced.