Crochet Tutorial: Courage the Cowardly Dog Heart Garden Overall Doll – Free Crochet Pattern.

This crochet doll features a soft pink long-faced garden dog with floppy brown ears, oversized white oval eyes, a rounded brown muzzle, black whisker details, blue-and-white heart overalls, red buttons, blue sandals, two small blue bows, a crossbody pouch, a matching blue bucket hat, and tiny garden gloves with a hand trowel.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US crochet terms and is designed as a detailed amigurumi-style project. The doll is worked mostly in continuous rounds, with separate accessories sewn on at the end. Use a stitch marker at the beginning of every round.

The finished doll sits at about 11 to 12 inches tall when made with DK cotton yarn and a 2.5 mm hook. The head and body are soft, rounded, and slightly tapered, while the ears, eyes, muzzle, clothing, shoes, pouch, hat, gloves, and trowel are made separately for a layered garden-doll look.

Skill Level

• Confident beginner to intermediate.
• You should know how to work in a magic ring, single crochet in continuous rounds, increase, invisible decrease, change colors, work into front loops and back loops, and sew small parts neatly.

Finished Size

• Seated height: about 11 to 12 inches.
• Head width: about 4.5 inches.
• Body height: about 4 inches.
• Ear length: about 4.25 inches each.
• Hat width: about 4.5 inches across brim.

Materials

• DK weight cotton yarn in soft pink for head, body, arms, legs, and toes.
• DK weight cotton yarn in medium brown for ears, muzzle, sandal soles, trowel handle, and nose shading.
• DK weight cotton yarn in sky blue for overalls, sandals, hat, pouch, bows, and straps.
• DK weight cotton yarn in white for eyes, stripes, gloves, hat stripe, and overall stripes.
• Small amount of red yarn for hearts and button accents.
• Small amount of black yarn or embroidery thread for whiskers and mouth lines.
• Two 10 mm black safety eyes for the eye centers.
• Four small red buttons, or crocheted red buttons if preferred.
• 2.5 mm crochet hook for the doll.
• 2.25 mm crochet hook for small hearts, buttons, and facial details.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Yarn needle.
• Stitch markers.
• Scissors.
• Sewing pins.

Gauge

Gauge is important for the rounded shape and firm amigurumi finish. With DK yarn and a 2.5 mm hook, 8 sc and 8 rounds should measure about 1 inch. If your stitches are loose and stuffing shows through, go down a hook size.

Abbreviations

• 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.
• R: round or row.
• FO: fasten off.

Important Construction Notes

• The head and body are worked as one tall pink base, then shaped with stuffing.
• The face should be front-heavy and expressive, with large white oval eyes placed high and close together.
• The brown muzzle sits low on the face, centered between the eyes and the neck line.
• The ears are sewn at a slight upward angle first, then curve outward and downward like soft floppy garden-dog ears.
• The overalls are crocheted directly around the body, with blue-and-white stripes and tiny red hearts added afterward.
• The legs are long, slim, and dangling, with blue sandals and visible pink toes.
• The bucket hat, gloves, and trowel are separate props that sit beside the doll.

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Head and Body Base

Use soft pink yarn and a 2.5 mm hook. Work in continuous rounds. Stuff gradually, especially around the cheeks, lower muzzle area, and belly. The head should be taller than it is wide, with a gentle narrowing at the neck.

Pink Head

1. R1: MR, 6 sc in ring. 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 around. 60 sts for each round.
12. R19: sc 14, dec, repeat 3 times, sc 12. 57 sts.
13. R20: sc around. 57 sts.
14. R21: sc 13, dec, repeat 3 times, sc 12. 54 sts.
15. R22 to R24: sc around. 54 sts for each round.
16. R25: sc 7, dec, repeat around. 48 sts.
17. R26: sc around. 48 sts.
18. R27: sc 6, dec, repeat around. 42 sts.
19. R28: sc 5, dec, repeat around. 36 sts.
20. R29: sc 4, dec, repeat around. 30 sts.

Begin stuffing the head firmly. Keep the top rounded, the cheeks full, and the lower face slightly puffy. Press gently from the sides while stuffing so the face becomes tall and oval, not completely round.

Neck and Body

1. R30: BLO sc around. 30 sts.
2. R31: sc around. 30 sts.
3. R32: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
4. R33: sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
5. R34: sc 6, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
6. R35 to R43: sc around. 48 sts for each round.
7. R44: sc 6, dec, repeat around. 42 sts.
8. R45: sc around. 42 sts.
9. R46: sc 5, dec, repeat around. 36 sts.
10. R47: sc 4, dec, repeat around. 30 sts.
11. R48: sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
12. R49: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
13. R50: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
14. R51: dec around. 6 sts.

Finish stuffing the body so it is firm enough to sit but still soft. FO, leaving a tail. Weave the tail through the front loops of the remaining 6 stitches and pull closed. Hide the yarn inside the body.

Large White Oval Eyes

Make two. Use white yarn and a 2.5 mm hook. These eyes are large, vertical ovals and should cover a big portion of the upper face. Work in joined rounds for a flatter oval shape.

1. Ch 8.
2. R1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 6, 3 sc in last ch. Work on opposite side of chain, sc 5, inc in last st. Join with sl st. 16 sts.
3. R2: ch 1, inc, sc 5, inc in next 3 sts, sc 5, inc in next 2 sts. Join. 22 sts.
4. R3: ch 1, sc 1, inc, sc 5, repeat sc 1, inc three times, sc 5, repeat sc 1, inc two times. Join. 28 sts.
5. R4: ch 1, sc 2, inc, sc 6, repeat sc 2, inc three times, sc 6, repeat sc 2, inc two times. Join. 34 sts.

FO with a long sewing tail. Insert one 10 mm black safety eye into each white oval between R2 and R3, slightly above center. The black pupils should sit closer to the inner edge of each white oval for a worried, expressive look.

Eye Placement

• Pin the eyes on the face between head R11 and R23.
• Leave about 2 pink stitches between the inner edges of the white ovals.
• The eyes should lean slightly inward at the top.
• Sew around the white ovals with small stitches, keeping the edges flat.

Brown Muzzle

Use medium brown yarn. The muzzle is rounded, wide, and puffy. It sits low on the face, centered under the eyes. Stuff it lightly so it lifts away from the face like the image.

1. R1: MR, 6 sc. 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 to R8: sc around. 30 sts for each round.
7. R9: sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.

FO with a long sewing tail. Add a small amount of stuffing. Pin the muzzle across the face from head R22 to R29. The widest part should sit just above the neck. Sew firmly around the edge, adding extra stuffing before closing the last inch.

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Nose Shaping on Muzzle

• With brown yarn doubled, embroider a rounded triangular nose on the front center of the muzzle.
• Place the top of the nose across muzzle R4 and the bottom point near muzzle R7.
• Make 8 to 10 horizontal satin stitches, then outline once with small backstitches.
• Use black yarn to stitch a short vertical mouth line below the nose.

Black Whiskers

Use black embroidery thread or thin black yarn. The whiskers are long, fine, and slightly curved. They come out from both sides of the muzzle area.

• Cut six strands, each about 6 inches long.
• Thread one strand through the side of the face beside the muzzle.
• Make three whiskers on each side, placed around head R25 to R28.
• Trim each whisker to about 1.75 inches after tying securely inside the head or anchoring with tiny hidden stitches.

Long Brown Floppy Ears

Make two. Use brown yarn. The ears are long, thick, and rounded like soft tubes that flatten slightly. Do not overstuff. Each ear should extend outward from the upper head, then curve gently down.

1. R1: MR, 6 sc. 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 to R10: sc around. 24 sts for each round.
6. R11: sc 6, dec, repeat 3 times. 21 sts.
7. R12 to R16: sc around. 21 sts for each round.
8. R17: sc 5, dec, repeat 3 times. 18 sts.
9. R18 to R22: sc around. 18 sts for each round.
10. R23: sc 4, dec, repeat 3 times. 15 sts.
11. R24 to R27: sc around. 15 sts for each round.
12. R28: sc 3, dec, repeat 3 times. 12 sts.
13. R29: sc around. 12 sts.

Lightly stuff only the first 20 rounds, leaving the base flatter for sewing. Flatten the final opening and sc through both layers with 6 sc. FO with a long tail.

Ear Placement

• Pin one ear on each side of the head between R8 and R12.
• The base of each ear should sit slightly behind the eye line.
• Angle the ears upward about 20 degrees before curving them outward.
• Sew the flattened base securely across 6 stitches.
• Add 2 hidden stitches under each ear to hold the floppy curve.

Arms

Make two using pink yarn. The arms are slim, simple, and hang beside the body. Stuff only the lower half very lightly.

1. R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. R2: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 9 sts.
3. R3 to R6: sc around. 9 sts for each round.
4. R7: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 6 sts.
5. R8 to R24: sc around. 6 sts for each round.

Flatten the top and sc through both layers with 3 sc. FO with a long tail. Sew the arms to the sides of the body at body R34 to R36, just below the head. The arms should angle downward and slightly forward.

Legs

Make two using pink yarn. The legs are long and narrow, with larger rounded feet. The toes are visible inside the sandals, so shape the foot carefully.

Leg and Foot

1. R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. R2: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 9 sts.
3. R3 to R19: sc around. 9 sts for each round.
4. R20: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 12 sts.
5. R21: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 15 sts.
6. R22: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
7. R23 to R26: sc around. 18 sts for each round.
8. R27: sc 4, dec, repeat around. 15 sts.
9. R28: sc 3, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
10. R29: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 9 sts.

Stuff the leg lightly and the foot firmly. Flatten the top of each leg and sew to the lower front of the body between body R48 and R50. The legs should dangle over the bench edge when the doll sits.

Toe Details

• Use pink yarn and a yarn needle.
• On each foot, stitch three vertical toe lines across the front of the foot.
• Place the lines over foot R23 to R26.
• Pull gently to create separated toe bumps.

Blue Sandals

Make two soles in blue, then add straps. Use blue yarn for the main sandal and brown yarn for the bottom edge if you want the sole to look thicker.

Sandal Sole

1. Ch 8.
2. R1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 6, 3 sc in last ch. Work on opposite side, sc 5, inc in last st. 16 sts.
3. R2: inc, sc 5, inc in next 3 sts, sc 5, inc in next 2 sts. 22 sts.
4. R3: sc 1, inc, sc 6, repeat sc 1, inc three times, sc 6, repeat sc 1, inc two times. 28 sts.

FO and weave in the short tail. Sew the sole under the foot, keeping the wider end under the toes.

Sandal Strap

1. Join blue yarn to the left side of the sole near the toe area.
2. Ch 10, wrap over the top of the foot, and sl st to the opposite side of the sole.
3. Turn, work 10 sc back across the chain. Sl st into the starting side.
4. FO and hide tails inside the sandal.

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Small Red Heart on Each Sandal

1. With red yarn and 2.25 mm hook, make MR.
2. Into MR work: ch 2, 2 dc, 2 hdc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 2 hdc, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st into ring.
3. Pull ring tight and FO.

Sew one tiny heart to the outer side of each sandal strap. Add one small red stitch at the center of the heart to secure it firmly.

Striped Garden Overalls

The overalls are worked directly around the body using blue and white stripes. The lower section has short pants legs, and the upper bib sits on the front. Tiny red hearts decorate the white stripes.

Overall Pants Base

Hold the doll upside down. Join blue yarn in the front loop left from body R30 if you want the clothing to sit snugly under the head, or join around body R40 for a lower waist. For the pictured look, start at body R39.

1. R1: With blue, surface sc around body R39. 48 sts.
2. R2: sc around. 48 sts.
3. R3: Change to white, sc around. 48 sts.
4. R4: Change to blue, sc around. 48 sts.
5. R5: Change to blue, sc around. 48 sts.
6. R6: Change to white, sc around. 48 sts.
7. R7: Change to blue, sc around. 48 sts.
8. R8: Change to blue, sc around. 48 sts.
9. R9: Change to white, sc around. 48 sts.
10. R10: Change to blue, sc around. 48 sts.

Do not fasten off after R10. Flatten the lower body and mark the center front and center back. You will divide the pants into two leg openings.

Left Overall Short Leg

1. R11: With blue, sc 22 around one leg opening, skipping 2 center stitches between legs. Join to first sc of this leg opening. 22 sts.
2. R12: sc around. 22 sts.
3. R13: Change to white, sc around. 22 sts.
4. R14: Change to blue, sc around. 22 sts.
5. R15: sc around. 22 sts.

FO and weave in ends. Repeat the same steps for the right short leg. Sew closed any small gap between the legs using blue yarn.

Overall Front Bib

Use blue yarn. Work in rows on the front of the body. The bib should cover the belly and reach almost to the neck.

1. Row 1: Join blue yarn to front waist, sc 18 across. Ch 1, turn. 18 sts.
2. Row 2: sc across. Ch 1, turn. 18 sts.
3. Row 3: Change to white, sc across. Ch 1, turn. 18 sts.
4. Row 4: Change to blue, sc across. Ch 1, turn. 18 sts.
5. Row 5: sc 1, dec, sc 12, dec, sc 1. Ch 1, turn. 16 sts.
6. Row 6: Change to white, sc across. Ch 1, turn. 16 sts.
7. Row 7: Change to blue, sc across. Ch 1, turn. 16 sts.
8. Row 8: sc 1, dec, sc 10, dec, sc 1. Ch 1, turn. 14 sts.
9. Row 9: sc across. 14 sts.

FO and weave in ends. Sew the side edges of the bib to the body with small hidden stitches so the bib lies flat against the chest.

Overall Shoulder Straps

Make two straps in blue. They cross over the shoulders and attach with red buttons at the front.

1. Ch 31.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 30. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 2: sc 30.
4. FO, leaving a long sewing tail.

• Sew one end of each strap to the back waist of the overalls.
• Bring each strap over the shoulder toward the front bib.
• Cross them slightly if needed for a secure fit.
• Sew the front ends to the top corners of the bib.
• Add one red button or crocheted red circle at each front strap end.

Crocheted Red Buttons

1. With red yarn, make MR, 6 sc in ring.
2. Join with sl st and FO.
3. Sew to the strap ends and sandals as needed.

Tiny Red Hearts on Overalls

The image shows small red hearts scattered across the white overall stripes. Use red yarn or embroidery thread and make tiny V-shaped stitches.

• Add 3 red hearts across the front bib white stripe.
• Add 4 red hearts across the belly white stripe.
• Add 2 red hearts on each short leg.
• Each heart is made with two angled stitches meeting at one lower point.
• Keep the hearts small so the white and blue stripes remain visible.

Crossbody Blue Garden Pouch

The pouch is small, rounded, and hangs at the doll’s front side. It has a flap and a red heart accent. The strap crosses from one shoulder to the opposite hip.

Pouch Body

1. With blue yarn, ch 9.
2. R1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 7, 3 sc in last ch. Work on opposite side, sc 6, inc. 18 sts.
3. R2: inc, sc 6, inc in next 3 sts, sc 6, inc in next 2 sts. 24 sts.
4. R3 to R7: sc around. 24 sts for each round.
5. R8: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.

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Flatten the opening and sew the back side closed. Leave the front top open-looking by sewing only the back loops across the top edge.

Pouch Flap

1. Join blue yarn to the back top edge of the pouch.
2. Row 1: sc 12 across. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 2: dec, sc 8, dec. Ch 1, turn. 10 sts.
4. Row 3: dec, sc 6, dec. Ch 1, turn. 8 sts.
5. Row 4: dec, sc 4, dec. 6 sts.

FO and sew the flap down lightly at the front. Add a tiny red heart to the lower right side of the flap.

Pouch Strap

1. With blue yarn, ch 55.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st in each ch across. 54 sl sts.
3. FO with long tails.

Sew one end of the strap to the top left of the pouch and the other end to the top right. Place the strap across the doll’s body from one shoulder to the opposite hip. Tack it invisibly at the shoulder and side waist so it stays in place.

Blue Hair Bows

Make two small bows. They sit between the ears and the eyes, one on each side of the top head. Each bow has a pink center wrap.

Bow Panels

1. With blue yarn, ch 9.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 8. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 2 to Row 5: sc 8 across. Ch 1, turn after each row.
4. FO and weave in ends.

Pinch the rectangle at the center. Wrap pink yarn tightly around the center 6 to 8 times. Tie securely at the back. Repeat for the second bow.

Bow Placement

• Sew one bow at the base of each ear.
• The bows should sit slightly forward on the head.
• Angle each bow outward so both loops are visible from the front.

Blue Bucket Hat with Red Heart

The hat is made separately and placed beside the doll. It has a rounded crown, a white stripe, a soft brim, and a red heart on the front.

Hat Crown

1. With blue yarn, R1: MR, 6 sc. 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: sc 6, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
9. R9: sc 7, inc, repeat around. 54 sts.
10. R10: BLO sc around. 54 sts.
11. R11 to R15: sc around. 54 sts for each round.
12. R16: Change to white, sc around. 54 sts.
13. R17: Change to blue, sc around. 54 sts.

Hat Brim

1. R18: FLO sc 8, inc, repeat around. 60 sts.
2. R19: sc 9, inc, repeat around. 66 sts.
3. R20: sc 10, inc, repeat around. 72 sts.
4. R21: sc around. 72 sts.
5. R22: sl st loosely around for a neat edge. 72 sts.

FO and weave in the end. Sew or embroider one red heart on the front center of the hat, placed over R13 to R16. Shape the brim gently with your fingers so it curves downward.

White Garden Gloves

Make two small gloves as props. They are mostly white with brown cuffs or handles nearby in the image. The gloves lie beside the hat and trowel.

Glove Palm

1. With white yarn, R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. R2: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 9 sts.
3. R3: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 12 sts.
4. R4 to R7: sc around. 12 sts for each round.

Glove Fingers

Flatten the opening. Work fingers along the top edge. Each finger is a short chain with stitches worked back down.

1. Finger 1: ch 5, starting in second ch from hook, sl st 4, sl st into next palm st.
2. Finger 2: ch 6, starting in second ch from hook, sl st 5, sl st into next palm st.
3. Finger 3: ch 6, starting in second ch from hook, sl st 5, sl st into next palm st.
4. Finger 4: ch 5, starting in second ch from hook, sl st 4, sl st into next palm st.
5. Thumb: join yarn to side of palm, ch 5, starting in second ch from hook, sl st 4, sl st back into side.

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FO and weave in ends. Add a short brown cuff by joining brown yarn at the wrist opening and working 12 sc around for 2 rounds.

Small Garden Trowel

The trowel has a brown handle and a white scoop blade. Make the blade stiff by crocheting tightly. You can insert a short pipe cleaner inside the handle if the doll is not for a small child.

Brown Handle

1. With brown yarn, R1: MR, 5 sc. 5 sts.
2. R2 to R12: sc around. 5 sts for each round.

Stuff lightly if possible. FO and close the end.

White Trowel Blade

1. With white yarn, ch 5.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 4. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 2: inc, sc 2, inc. Ch 1, turn. 6 sts.
4. Row 3: sc across. Ch 1, turn. 6 sts.
5. Row 4: inc, sc 4, inc. Ch 1, turn. 8 sts.
6. Row 5: sc across. Ch 1, turn. 8 sts.
7. Row 6: dec, sc 4, dec. Ch 1, turn. 6 sts.
8. Row 7: dec, sc 2, dec. Ch 1, turn. 4 sts.
9. Row 8: dec twice. 2 sts.

Sc evenly around the blade edge, placing 2 sc at the lower point. FO with a long tail. Sew the narrow top of the blade to the brown handle.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

1. Sew the eyes first. Position them high, close together, and slightly tilted inward.
2. Sew the muzzle low on the face, adding light stuffing before closing.
3. Add the embroidered nose and short mouth line.
4. Add three whiskers on each side, keeping them thin and slightly curved.
5. Sew ears to the upper sides of the head, angled outward.
6. Attach the bows at the base of the ears.
7. Sew arms to the sides below the head.
8. Sew legs to the lower front body so they hang naturally.
9. Fit the overalls around the body and secure any loose edges.
10. Add red buttons, red hearts, pouch, sandals, and toe lines.
11. Place the hat, gloves, and trowel beside the doll for the complete garden display.

For the most accurate look, pin every piece before sewing. Check the doll from the front, side, and top. The face should look tall and expressive, the ears should be long and floppy, and the blue accessories should balance the pink body.

Care Notes

• Spot clean with a slightly damp cloth.
• Do not soak if safety eyes, buttons, or embroidered details are attached.
• Let the doll air dry completely before storing.
• Keep the whiskers flat while drying so they do not curl too tightly.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Large white oval eyes are even and securely sewn.
• Brown muzzle is centered and lightly stuffed.
• Three whiskers are placed on each side.
• Both brown ears are attached at the same height.
• Blue bows sit near the ear bases.
• Overalls show blue-and-white stripes with small red hearts.
• Red buttons are attached to the front straps.
• Crossbody pouch hangs across the chest.
• Sandals show visible pink toes and red heart accents.
• Hat, gloves, and trowel are finished as separate garden props.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Store the doll away from direct sunlight to keep the pink, blue, red, and brown yarn colors bright. If displaying on a shelf, place it where the long ears and whiskers will not be pressed against other objects.

For long-term storage, wrap the doll loosely in acid-free tissue or a clean cotton cloth. Do not compress the ears, muzzle, bows, pouch, or hat brim. Check the red buttons and small hearts occasionally and restitch them if they loosen.

If the doll is made for a child, replace hard buttons with embroidered circles and make sure all small parts are sewn securely. For display pieces, the tiny props can remain separate so the full garden scene can be arranged just like the photo.