Crochet Tutorial: Giraffe Carrot Garden Overalls Doll – Free Crochet Pattern.

This cheerful crochet giraffe doll is made with sunny yellow yarn, soft white giraffe patches, tall ossicones, wide ears, a rounded muzzle, and glossy black eyes. The outfit includes striped garden overalls with a carrot bib, green sandals with tiny white flowers, a rainbow crossbody bag, a blue sun hat, a miniature watering can, and a small potted succulent.

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Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US crochet terms and is designed to create a detailed giraffe garden doll inspired by the photo. The finished doll has a tall head, narrow neck, rounded body, slim arms, long legs, soft overalls, and separate garden accessories.

The giraffe is worked mostly in continuous rounds. The overalls, hat, bag, watering can, and plant are worked separately, then sewn in place or placed beside the doll. Read the full pattern once before starting so the color changes feel natural.

• Finished doll height: about 16 inches from sandal sole to ossicone tip.
• Skill level: confident beginner to intermediate.
• Main technique: amigurumi crochet in continuous rounds.
• Look: yellow giraffe with white patches, pastel garden clothing, and small accessories.
• Best yarn weight: DK or light worsted cotton blend.

Materials

• DK or light worsted yarn in golden yellow for the giraffe body.
• White yarn for giraffe patches, muzzle markings, flowers, and overalls stripes.
• Light tan yarn for muzzle shading, hands, soles, and pot rim details.
• Sky blue yarn for the sun hat, overalls stripes, watering can, and bag details.
• Mint green yarn for overalls stripes, sandal straps, plant leaves, and hat band.
• Pink yarn for the crossbody strap and rainbow bag stripe.
• Coral orange yarn for carrot, bag stripe, and plant pot.
• Yellow yarn in a slightly brighter shade for flower centers and bag stripe.
• Small amount of dark green yarn for carrot leaves and succulent details.
• 2.5 mm crochet hook for the doll and tight amigurumi pieces.
• 2.75 mm crochet hook for clothing and accessories if you want a softer fit.
• 10 mm black safety eyes or black embroidery thread for child-safe eyes.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Yarn needle, stitch markers, scissors, pins, and sewing thread if desired.
• Optional: pipe cleaners or craft wire for arms, neck, and watering can handle.

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.
• rnd: round.
• FO: fasten off.

Gauge and Tension

Gauge is important for this doll because the long neck, rounded muzzle, overalls, and small accessories need firm structure. With a 2.5 mm hook, aim for about 6 sc and 6 rounds per 1 inch. Your stitches should be tight enough that stuffing does not show.

If your fabric has holes, use a smaller hook. If your fabric is stiff and hard to shape, use a slightly larger hook only for clothing and accessories. Keep the giraffe body firm so it can support the tall head.

Color Placement Notes

The giraffe has irregular white patches over yellow. To keep the pattern beginner-friendly while still matching the image, the base pieces are crocheted in yellow, then separate white patch appliques are sewn onto the head, neck, arms, and legs.

The long face has a central white forehead blaze, white side markings, and a pale muzzle. The overalls use repeating horizontal stripes in white, blue, and mint green. The bib is white with blue edging and a small orange carrot centered on the front.

Main Giraffe Head

Use golden yellow yarn and a 2.5 mm hook. Work in continuous rounds. Stuff firmly as you go, especially around the cheeks and top of the head. The head should look tall and rounded, with a tapered lower muzzle area.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12 sts
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts
4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts
5. Rnd 5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts
6. Rnd 6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts
7. Rnd 7: sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts
8. Rnd 8: sc 6, inc, repeat around. 48 sts
9. Rnd 9: sc 7, inc, repeat around. 54 sts
10. Rnds 10-17: sc around. 54 sts
11. Rnd 18: sc 7, dec, repeat around. 48 sts
12. Rnd 19: sc around. 48 sts
13. Rnd 20: sc 6, dec, repeat around. 42 sts
14. Rnd 21: sc around. 42 sts
15. Rnd 22: sc 5, dec, repeat around. 36 sts
16. Rnd 23: sc 4, dec, repeat around. 30 sts
17. Rnd 24: sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts
18. Rnd 25: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts
19. Rnd 26: sc around. 18 sts

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Insert safety eyes between Rnds 15 and 16, about 10 stitches apart. The eyes should sit slightly lower than the widest part of the head. Do not close the head yet. Leave the final opening for attaching the neck securely.

Long Rounded Muzzle

Use light tan yarn for the front of the muzzle. The photo shows a long, soft, rounded giraffe muzzle with a pale lower face. This piece is sewn to the lower front of the head, centered below the eyes.

1. Rnd 1: ch 7. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch. Work along opposite side, sc 4, inc in last st. 14 sts
2. Rnd 2: inc, sc 4, inc in next 3 sts, sc 4, inc in next 2 sts. 20 sts
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, sc 4, sc 1, inc, repeat 3 times across curve, sc 4, sc 1, inc twice. 28 sts
4. Rnd 4: sc around. 28 sts
5. Rnd 5: sc 8, inc, sc 10, inc, sc 8. 30 sts
6. Rnds 6-8: sc around. 30 sts
7. Rnd 9: sc 8, dec, sc 10, dec, sc 8. 28 sts
8. Rnd 10: sc around. 28 sts

FO with a long tail. Stuff lightly so the muzzle stays rounded but not bulky. Pin it from Rnds 17-25 of the head. The top of the muzzle should sit just below the eyes, and the bottom should slightly overlap the neck opening.

Muzzle Embroidery

• With white yarn, embroider a narrow vertical blaze from the forehead down to the top of the muzzle.
• With golden yellow yarn, make two short curved nostril stitches on the front lower muzzle.
• With light tan or yellow yarn, add tiny V-shaped stitches across the muzzle to imitate the textured look in the image.
• Keep all embroidery soft and shallow so the face remains friendly.

White Head Patches

The photo shows several tall white patches on the giraffe head. Make these appliques separately and sew them flat. Use white yarn and keep the stitches tight but not stiff.

Center Forehead Blaze

1. Row 1: ch 4, sc in second ch from hook and next 2 ch. 3 sts
2. Rows 2-5: ch 1, turn, sc across. 3 sts
3. Row 6: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 1. 2 sts
4. Row 7: ch 1, turn, dec. 1 st

FO with a long tail. Sew this piece vertically between the eyes, tapering down toward the muzzle.

Side Face Patches

Make 2. These are slim irregular patches that sit near each eye.

1. Row 1: ch 5, sc in second ch from hook and next 3 ch. 4 sts
2. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc across. 4 sts
3. Row 3: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 2. 3 sts
4. Row 4: ch 1, turn, sc across. 3 sts
5. Row 5: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 1. 2 sts

Sew one patch slightly to the left of the blaze and one slightly to the right. They should look organic, not perfectly symmetrical.

Ossicones

The giraffe has two tall yellow ossicones with rounded bulbs. They stand upright from the top of the head and lean very slightly outward. Make two using golden yellow yarn.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12 sts
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts
4. Rnds 4-6: sc around. 18 sts
5. Rnd 7: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts
6. Rnd 8: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 9 sts
7. Rnds 9-16: sc around. 9 sts
8. Rnd 17: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 12 sts
9. Rnd 18: sc around. 12 sts

Stuff the bulb firmly and the stem lightly. FO with a long tail. Sew the ossicones to the top of the head between Rnds 4 and 8, about 8 stitches apart. Add a few hidden stitches between the base and head to keep them upright.

Large Giraffe Ears

The ears are wide, oval, and slightly cupped. Make two in golden yellow. Use a slightly loose tension so the ears can bend naturally.

1. Rnd 1: ch 9. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 7, 3 sc in last ch. Work along opposite side, sc 6, inc in last st. 18 sts
2. Rnd 2: inc, sc 6, inc in next 3 sts, sc 6, inc in next 2 sts. 24 sts
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, sc 7, sc 1, inc, repeat twice, sc 7, sc 1, inc. 30 sts
4. Rnd 4: sc around. 30 sts
5. Rnd 5: sc 8, dec, sc 10, dec, sc 8. 28 sts
6. Rnd 6: sc 6, dec, sc 10, dec, sc 6, dec. 25 sts

Flatten each ear. FO with a long tail. Pin the ears on each side of the head between Rnds 10 and 16. The ears should point outward and slightly upward, matching the playful garden-doll look.

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Small Flower for Head

The photo shows a small blue flower near one ossicone. Use sky blue yarn for petals, yellow for the center, and mint green for the leaf.

1. With yellow, make 6 sc in MR, sl st to close. FO.
2. Join blue in any st. In each st around, work ch 2, 2 hdc, ch 2, sl st. Repeat for 6 petals.
3. For one mint leaf, ch 5, sc in second ch, hdc, dc, hdc, sl st into flower back.

Sew the flower beside the right ossicone from the doll’s point of view. Angle it slightly forward so it is visible from the front.

Neck

The neck is long, narrow, and firm. It must support the head, so stuff it well. Use golden yellow yarn. Add white patches later.

1. Rnd 1: 18 sc into the remaining opening of the head or work 18 sc in a separate ring if you prefer sewing later. 18 sts
2. Rnds 2-5: sc around. 18 sts
3. Rnd 6: sc 5, inc, repeat around. 21 sts
4. Rnds 7-14: sc around. 21 sts
5. Rnd 15: sc 6, inc, repeat around. 24 sts
6. Rnds 16-18: sc around. 24 sts

Stuff firmly from the top down. If using wire, wrap the ends securely and insert it through the neck before closing the body. The neck should be straight, vertical, and centered on the torso.

Body

The body is smaller than the head and slightly rounded. The overalls will cover most of it, but the top shoulders and sides should remain yellow. Continue from the neck with golden yellow.

1. Rnd 19: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts
2. Rnd 20: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts
3. Rnd 21: sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts
4. Rnd 22: sc 6, inc, repeat around. 48 sts
5. Rnds 23-31: sc around. 48 sts
6. Rnd 32: sc 6, dec, repeat around. 42 sts
7. Rnd 33: sc around. 42 sts
8. Rnd 34: sc 5, dec, repeat around. 36 sts
9. Rnd 35: sc 4, dec, repeat around. 30 sts
10. Rnd 36: sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts
11. Rnd 37: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts
12. Rnd 38: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts

Stuff the body firmly, shaping the belly rounded but not wide. FO, close the remaining hole, and weave in the end. The doll should have a gentle pear shape under the overalls.

Legs

Make two long yellow legs with tan hoof-shaped feet. The legs show below the overalls and above the sandals. Add white patch appliques after both legs are finished.

Foot and Leg

Begin with light tan for the sole and hoof area.

1. Rnd 1: ch 7. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch. Work along opposite side, sc 4, inc. 14 sts
2. Rnd 2: inc, sc 4, inc in next 3 sts, sc 4, inc in next 2 sts. 20 sts
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, sc 5, sc 1, inc, repeat 3 times, sc 5, sc 1, inc twice. 28 sts
4. Rnd 4: BLO sc around. 28 sts
5. Rnd 5: sc around. 28 sts
6. Rnd 6: sc 8, dec 6 times, sc 8. 22 sts
7. Rnd 7: sc 7, dec 4 times, sc 7. 18 sts
8. Change to golden yellow.
9. Rnds 8-24: sc around. 18 sts
10. Rnd 25: sc 4, dec, repeat around. 15 sts
11. Rnds 26-28: sc around. 15 sts

Stuff the foot firmly and the leg evenly. FO with a long tail for sewing. Attach the legs under the body, about 6 stitches apart, so the doll can sit at the table edge like in the photo.

Arms

The arms are slim and hang down along the sides of the overalls. The hands are light tan, while the arms are yellow with white patches.

1. With light tan, Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12 sts
3. Rnd 3: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 15 sts
4. Rnds 4-6: sc around. 15 sts
5. Rnd 7: sc 3, dec, repeat around. 12 sts
6. Change to golden yellow.
7. Rnds 8-27: sc around. 12 sts
8. Rnd 28: flatten opening, sc through both layers across. 6 sts

Stuff the hand and lower arm lightly. Leave the upper arm mostly unstuffed so it lies naturally against the body. Sew each arm to the shoulder area directly below the neck.

Giraffe Body Patches

Use white yarn to make small irregular patches for the neck, arms, and legs. The photo has a handmade spotted look, so the patches should be varied and charming rather than perfectly even.

Small Diamond Patch

1. Row 1: ch 2, sc in second ch from hook. 1 st
2. Row 2: ch 1, turn, inc. 2 sts
3. Row 3: ch 1, turn, inc, sc 1. 3 sts
4. Row 4: ch 1, turn, sc across. 3 sts
5. Row 5: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 1. 2 sts
6. Row 6: ch 1, turn, dec. 1 st

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Long Neck Patch

1. Row 1: ch 4, sc in second ch from hook and next 2 ch. 3 sts
2. Rows 2-4: ch 1, turn, sc across. 3 sts
3. Row 5: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 1. 2 sts

• Make 5-6 diamond patches for the neck.
• Make 4 small patches for each leg.
• Make 3 small patches for each arm.
• Sew patches flat with matching white yarn.
• Place the patches where they remain visible above the overalls and sandals.

Striped Garden Overalls

The overalls are a key feature. They have loose striped pant legs, a white bib, blue edging, mint straps, and a carrot decoration. Use a 2.75 mm hook if your doll is tightly stuffed.

Overall Shorts Legs

Make two pant legs first. Use white, sky blue, and mint green stripes. Change color at the end of each round and carry yarn inside only if it does not show.

1. With sky blue, ch 30, sl st to join without twisting. 30 sts
2. Rnd 1: ch 1, sc around, sl st to first sc. 30 sts
3. Rnd 2: change to white, ch 1, sc around, sl st. 30 sts
4. Rnd 3: change to mint, ch 1, sc around, sl st. 30 sts
5. Rnd 4: change to white, ch 1, sc around, sl st. 30 sts
6. Rnd 5: change to sky blue, ch 1, sc around, sl st. 30 sts
7. Rnd 6: change to white, ch 1, sc around, sl st. 30 sts
8. Rnd 7: change to mint, ch 1, sc around, sl st. 30 sts
9. Rnd 8: change to white, ch 1, sc around, sl st. 30 sts
10. Rnd 9: change to sky blue, ch 1, sc around, sl st. 30 sts

FO first leg only. Do not fasten off second leg. Join both legs to make the shorts body.

Joining the Overalls

1. With the second leg still attached, ch 3 for the crotch bridge.
2. Sc around first leg, sc across one side of ch 3, sc around second leg, sc across other side of ch 3. 66 sts
3. Rnd 1: white, sc around. 66 sts
4. Rnd 2: sky blue, sc around. 66 sts
5. Rnd 3: white, sc 9, dec, repeat around. 60 sts
6. Rnd 4: mint, sc around. 60 sts
7. Rnd 5: white, sc 8, dec, repeat around. 54 sts
8. Rnd 6: sky blue, sc around. 54 sts
9. Rnd 7: white, sc 7, dec, repeat around. 48 sts
10. Rnd 8: mint, sc around. 48 sts
11. Rnd 9: white, sc 6, dec, repeat around. 42 sts
12. Rnd 10: sky blue, sc around. 42 sts

Try the overalls on the doll. They should sit high on the waist and puff slightly around the thighs. FO and weave in ends. Do not sew to the body until the bib and straps are finished.

White Bib

The bib sits on the front chest and has a blue border. Use white yarn.

1. Row 1: ch 17, sc in second ch from hook and across. 16 sts
2. Rows 2-9: ch 1, turn, sc across. 16 sts
3. Row 10: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 12, dec. 14 sts
4. Row 11: ch 1, turn, sc across. 14 sts
5. Row 12: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 10, dec. 12 sts

Do not fasten off if adding the border immediately. Change to sky blue and sc evenly around the bib, placing 2 sc in each corner. FO with a long tail and sew the bib to the front center of the overalls.

Overall Straps

Use mint green yarn. Make two straps that cross slightly over the shoulders or run straight, depending on your doll’s exact shape.

1. Ch 34.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. 33 sts
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc across. 33 sts

Sew the front ends to the top corners of the bib. Bring each strap over the shoulder and sew to the back waist of the overalls. Add one small yellow button or crocheted circle to the front corner if desired.

Carrot Applique for Bib

The carrot on the bib is small and bright. It should sit in the middle of the white bib, slightly tilted like a hand-stitched garden motif.

Carrot Root

1. With orange, ch 6.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook, hdc, hdc, sc, sl st. 5 sts
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sl st, sc, hdc, sc, sl st. 5 sts

FO with a sewing tail. Use dark green yarn to embroider three small leaf stitches at the wide top of the carrot. Sew the carrot to the center of the bib.

Green Sandals

The sandals are mint green with tan soles and white flowers at the outer sides. They fit over the giraffe feet and should look like soft summer garden sandals.

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Sandal Sole

Make two with light tan yarn.

1. Rnd 1: ch 9. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 7, 3 sc in last ch. Work along opposite side, sc 6, inc. 18 sts
2. Rnd 2: inc, sc 6, inc in next 3 sts, sc 6, inc in next 2 sts. 24 sts
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, sc 7, sc 1, inc, repeat 3 times, sc 7, sc 1, inc twice. 32 sts
4. Rnd 4: sc around. 32 sts

FO and weave in ends. Place the foot on top of the sole and sew around only the back and sides, leaving the front visible as sandal edging.

Sandal Strap

Make two with mint green yarn.

1. Ch 14.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. 13 sts
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc across. 13 sts

Wrap each strap across the front of the foot. Sew both ends to the tan sole. The strap should sit above the toes, not around the ankle.

Sandal Flower

Make two tiny white flowers.

1. With yellow, 5 sc in MR, sl st to close.
2. Join white. In each st, work ch 2, sc, ch 2, sl st. Repeat for 5 petals.

Sew one flower to the outside edge of each sandal strap. Position them so they face forward, just like the white daisies in the photo.

Rainbow Crossbody Bag

The small bag hangs across the giraffe from one shoulder to the opposite hip. It is rectangular with horizontal rainbow stripes, a pink strap, and a small yellow button on the flap.

Bag Body

1. With pink, ch 15.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. 14 sts
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc across in pink. 14 sts
4. Rows 3-4: change to coral orange, ch 1, turn, sc across. 14 sts
5. Rows 5-6: change to yellow, ch 1, turn, sc across. 14 sts
6. Rows 7-8: change to mint, ch 1, turn, sc across. 14 sts
7. Rows 9-10: change to sky blue, ch 1, turn, sc across. 14 sts
8. Rows 11-12: change to pink, ch 1, turn, sc across. 14 sts

Make a second matching rectangle. Place pieces wrong sides together. Sc around three sides with pink, leaving the top open. Stuff very lightly or leave flat.

Bag Flap and Button

1. Join sky blue at the back top edge.
2. Row 1: sc across 14 sts.
3. Rows 2-4: ch 1, turn, sc across. 14 sts
4. FO and fold flap over the front.

For the button, use yellow yarn and make 6 sc in MR. Sl st to close, FO, and sew to the flap front. Add one small straight stitch through the center for a buttonhole look.

Crossbody Strap

1. With pink, ch 75.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. 74 sts

Sew one end to each side of the bag. Place the strap from the giraffe’s right shoulder to the left hip or from left shoulder to right hip, matching the photo’s diagonal line. Tack the strap lightly to the shoulder so it stays in place.

Blue Garden Sun Hat

The blue hat sits beside the doll in the photo. It has a rounded crown, flat brim, and a pastel band with mint and coral accents. Work in joined rounds for the cleanest shape.

Hat Crown

1. With sky blue, Rnd 1: 8 sc in MR, sl st to close. 8 sts
2. Rnd 2: ch 1, inc around, sl st. 16 sts
3. Rnd 3: ch 1, sc 1, inc, repeat around, sl st. 24 sts
4. Rnd 4: ch 1, sc 2, inc, repeat around, sl st. 32 sts
5. Rnd 5: ch 1, sc 3, inc, repeat around, sl st. 40 sts
6. Rnd 6: ch 1, sc 4, inc, repeat around, sl st. 48 sts
7. Rnd 7: ch 1, sc 5, inc, repeat around, sl st. 56 sts
8. Rnds 8-14: ch 1, sc around, sl st. 56 sts

Hat Band

1. Rnd 15: change to mint, ch 1, sc around, sl st. 56 sts
2. Rnd 16: change to white, ch 1, sc around, sl st. 56 sts
3. Rnd 17: change to coral orange, ch 1, sc around, sl st. 56 sts
4. Rnd 18: change to mint, ch 1, sc around, sl st. 56 sts

Hat Brim

1. Rnd 19: change to sky blue, ch 1, FLO sc 6, inc, repeat around, sl st. 64 sts
2. Rnd 20: ch 1, sc 7, inc, repeat around, sl st. 72 sts
3. Rnd 21: ch 1, sc 8, inc, repeat around, sl st. 80 sts
4. Rnd 22: ch 1, sc around, sl st. 80 sts
5. Rnd 23: ch 1, reverse sc around for a neat edge, sl st. 80 sts

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FO and weave in ends. Block the brim gently with your fingers. The hat should lie flat on the table and look wide enough to cover the giraffe’s head if placed on top.

Mini Watering Can

The watering can is small, round, and light blue with a gray-white top opening, curved handle, and short spout. Use tight stitches so it keeps its shape.

Can Body

1. With sky blue, Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12 sts
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts
4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts
5. Rnd 5: BLO sc around. 24 sts
6. Rnds 6-10: sc around. 24 sts
7. Rnd 11: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts
8. Rnd 12: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts

Stuff lightly. Change to light gray or white for the rim.

1. Rnd 13: FLO inc around. 24 sts
2. Rnd 14: sc around. 24 sts
3. Rnd 15: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts

FO and leave the top slightly open like the watering can in the photo.

Spout

1. With sky blue, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. Rnds 2-7: sc around. 6 sts
3. Rnd 8: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 9 sts
4. Rnd 9: sc around. 9 sts

FO with a long tail. Stuff only the wide end lightly. Sew the narrow end to one side of the can, pointing slightly upward.

Handle

1. With sky blue, ch 22.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. 21 sts
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc across. 21 sts

Curve the strip into a handle and sew both ends to the opposite side of the can. Add a small light gray rim around the top with surface slip stitches if desired.

Potted Succulent

The small plant has a warm terracotta pot, dark soil, and mint green succulent leaves. It is a sweet accessory for the garden theme and sits beside the watering can.

Plant Pot

1. With coral orange, Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12 sts
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts
4. Rnd 4: BLO sc around. 18 sts
5. Rnd 5: sc around. 18 sts
6. Rnd 6: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts
7. Rnds 7-8: sc around. 24 sts
8. Rnd 9: FLO sc around for rim. 24 sts

Stuff the pot lightly. Cut a small dark brown or black yarn circle for soil, or crochet the soil piece below.

Soil Circle

1. With dark brown, Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. Rnd 2: inc around. 12 sts
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts
4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts

Sew the soil circle into the top of the pot.

Succulent Leaves

Make 8 leaves with mint green or dark green yarn.

1. Ch 7.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc.
3. FO with a tail.

Sew the leaves in a star shape on top of the soil. Make the back leaves stand higher and the front leaves spread outward, similar to the tiny plant in the image.

Fitting the Clothing

Before sewing everything permanently, dress the giraffe with the overalls and bag. The pants should cover the upper legs but leave the yellow lower legs visible. The bib should sit on the chest just below the neck.

Use small hidden stitches at the side seams of the overalls if the shorts slide down. Avoid sewing through the whole body too much, because the outfit should still look soft and slightly raised from the doll.

• The overalls should be centered on the belly.
• The bib carrot should face directly forward.
• The straps should sit close to the neck without pulling.
• The bag should hang at the doll’s left hip.
• The arms should fall beside the bib and not cover the carrot.

Facial Shaping

For a sweet expression, lightly sculpt the eyes after the head is stuffed. Thread yellow yarn through the back of the head, enter beside one eye, exit beside the other eye, and gently pull. Repeat once, then secure with a knot hidden under the head.

Do not pull too tightly. The eyes should sink only slightly, creating the soft handmade expression seen in the photo. Add a small white highlight stitch beside each eye if you are using embroidered eyes instead of safety eyes.

Assembly Order

1. Sew the muzzle to the lower front of the head and add embroidery.
2. Sew the ossicones to the top of the head, making sure they stand upright.
3. Sew the ears to the sides of the head, angled outward.
4. Sew the blue flower near one ossicone.
5. Attach or continue the neck securely under the head.
6. Finish the body and stuff the neck and torso firmly.
7. Sew arms to the shoulders.
8. Sew legs under the body in a sitting or standing position.
9. Add white giraffe patches to the head, neck, arms, and legs.
10. Dress the doll in the striped overalls.
11. Sew sandals to the feet and add flowers.
12. Place the crossbody bag over the shoulder.
13. Arrange the hat, watering can, and potted succulent beside the doll.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check the doll from the front before tying off final sewing tails. The head should be centered over the long neck, the ears should sit evenly, and the muzzle should point forward. Adjust any loose pieces with small hidden stitches.

Use white yarn to add tiny vertical stitches down the forehead and muzzle if you want a textured look like the image. Use golden yellow yarn to soften any patch edges that look too sharp. Keep the final face gentle and friendly.

For the nostrils, make two tiny curved stitches near the front of the muzzle. Do not use black for large nostrils, because the photo keeps the nose area light and subtle. The black eyes should remain the strongest facial detail.

Care Notes

This doll is best kept as a decorative handmade piece. Spot clean with cool water and mild soap. Avoid soaking if you used safety eyes, wire, buttons, or firm shaping inside the neck and accessories.

After cleaning, press gently with a towel and reshape the ears, ossicones, hat brim, and overalls. Let the doll air dry fully before storing or displaying.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Head: tall, rounded, with centered muzzle and black eyes.
• Ossicones: two upright yellow horns with rounded tops.
• Ears: large oval ears angled outward.
• Neck: long, firm, and decorated with white patches.
• Overalls: striped in white, sky blue, and mint green.
• Bib: white front panel with blue border and orange carrot.
• Sandals: mint straps, tan soles, and white flowers.
• Bag: rainbow stripes with pink crossbody strap.
• Accessories: blue sun hat, watering can, and potted succulent.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

To preserve the shape, store the giraffe upright or lying flat in a breathable cotton bag. Do not compress the ossicones, ears, muzzle, or hat brim under heavy items.

Keep the doll away from strong sunlight for long periods, especially if you used cotton yarn in pastel shades. Sunlight can fade the blue hat, mint sandals, pink strap, and orange carrot over time.

If dust collects on the doll, use a soft dry brush and move gently in the direction of the stitches. For the watering can, plant, and bag, support the small parts with your fingers while brushing so the stitches do not stretch.

For long-term display, check the crossbody strap and overall straps occasionally. Small accessories can loosen with handling. A few hidden stitches will refresh the shape without changing the handmade look.