Knitting Tutorial: Sid the Sloth Seaside Sailor Overalls Doll – Free Knitting Pattern

This seaside sailor sloth doll is a cheerful knitted toy with a long cream neck, rounded sloth face, big side eyes, a black oval nose, toothy smile, blue-and-white striped shirt, brown overalls, blue sneakers, and a red anchor bag. The set also includes a yellow bucket hat with a tiny fish patch, a lighthouse rattle, and a small seagull companion.

 

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Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US English knitting terms and is designed as a detailed, photo-inspired knitted doll project. The finished doll has a tall, slightly lanky sloth shape with a narrow neck, soft rounded body, long arms, short legs, wide face, side-positioned eyes, and seaside accessories.

The body is knitted mostly in the round for smooth shaping. Smaller parts may be worked flat if that feels easier for beginners. The overalls, striped sailor shirt, sneakers, bag, hat, lighthouse, and seagull are all separate knitted pieces, then sewn on for a layered handmade look.

Finished Size

• Doll height: about 13 in / 33 cm from sneaker sole to top of head.
• Body width: about 4 in / 10 cm across the overalls.
• Head width: about 4.75 in / 12 cm including the side eye bulges.
• Hat width: about 5.5 in / 14 cm across the brim.
• Gauge: 6 stitches and 8 rounds = 1 in / 2.5 cm in stockinette using smaller needles.

Skill Level

Adventurous beginner to intermediate. You will use knit, purl, increases, decreases, simple color changes, mattress stitch, duplicate stitch, embroidery, and small-part assembly. The pattern gives exact stitch counts at each shaping stage, so read each section before knitting.

Materials

• DK weight yarn in cream beige for face, neck, hands, and sloth fur.
• DK weight yarn in medium blue for shirt cuffs, collar, waistband, and sneakers.
• DK weight yarn in white for sailor shirt stripes, eyes, teeth, sneaker details, seagull body, and lighthouse stripes.
• DK weight yarn in warm brown for overalls and lighthouse base.
• DK weight yarn in red for crossbody bag, crab, and lighthouse stripes.
• DK weight yarn in yellow for bucket hat, lighthouse light, and seagull beak.
• DK weight yarn in light gray for seagull wing and small shoe trim if desired.
• Small amounts of navy yarn for boat, lighthouse roof, shoe details, and eye pupils.
• 3 mm double-pointed needles or circular needles for magic loop.
• 3.25 mm needles for softer accessories such as hat brim and bag.
• Polyester toy stuffing.
• 2 small black beads or safety eyes, 4 mm, for the side eye pupils if you prefer not to embroider.
• 2 tiny wooden-look buttons, about 8 mm, for the overall straps.
• Tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors, pins, and row counter.

Abbreviations

• BO: bind off.
• CO: cast on.
• dec: decrease.
• inc: increase.
• k: knit.
• k2tog: knit 2 stitches together.
• m1L: make 1 left increase.
• m1R: make 1 right increase.
• p: purl.
• PM: place marker.
• rnd: round.
• RS: right side.
• ssk: slip, slip, knit.
• st / sts: stitch / stitches.
• WS: wrong side.

Important Construction Notes

The doll in the image has a playful handmade texture, so do not over-tighten the fabric. The head is wide and soft, the neck is long and slim, and the body becomes wider at the overalls. Firm stuffing is needed in the neck so the head can sit upright.

When changing colors for the striped shirt, twist yarns neatly on the inside. Keep floats loose so the torso does not pucker. The stripes should look clean across the chest, sleeves, and shoulders.

• Main doll direction: legs are made first, joined into body, then neck and head are continued upward.
• Clothing direction: shirt is knitted as part of the torso colorwork, while overalls are a separate front-and-back layer sewn over it.
• Face direction: eyes, nose, teeth, mouth, and tiny crab are added after the head is stuffed.

Legs and Sneakers

Make two legs. Begin with the blue sneaker sole, then continue into brown overall legs. Work in the round unless you prefer to knit flat and seam.

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Blue Sneaker Sole

1. With blue yarn and 3 mm needles, CO 8 sts.
2. Rnd 1: k all sts. 8 sts.
3. Rnd 2: k1, m1R, k6, m1L, k1. 10 sts.
4. Rnd 3: k all sts. 10 sts.
5. Rnd 4: k1, m1R, k8, m1L, k1. 12 sts.
6. Rnd 5: k all sts. 12 sts.
7. Rnd 6: k1, m1R, k10, m1L, k1. 14 sts.
8. Rnds 7-9: k all sts for 3 rnds. 14 sts.
9. Rnd 10: k2tog, k10, ssk. 12 sts.
10. Rnd 11: k all sts. 12 sts.

Sneaker Upper

1. Change to white yarn. Rnd 12: p all sts to create a raised sole ridge. 12 sts.
2. Change to blue yarn. Rnd 13: k all sts. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 14: k3, k2tog, k2, ssk, k3. 10 sts.
4. Rnd 15: k all sts. 10 sts.
5. Rnd 16: k2, k2tog, k2, ssk, k2. 8 sts.
6. Rnd 17: k all sts. 8 sts.
7. Do not cut yarn if continuing directly into the trouser leg.

Embroider two short white horizontal lace bars across the front of each blue sneaker. Add a small navy V-shaped stitch at the toe center. Use white yarn to stitch around the lower edge so the sole looks thick and rounded.

Brown Overall Legs

1. Change to brown yarn. Rnd 18: kfb in every st around. 16 sts.
2. Rnds 19-25: k all sts for 7 rnds. 16 sts.
3. Rnd 26: k7, m1R, k2, m1L, k7. 18 sts.
4. Rnds 27-35: k all sts for 9 rnds. 18 sts.
5. Place the first leg on waste yarn. Make the second leg the same, but do not cut yarn after second leg.

Joining the Legs and Knitting the Body

The sloth body is rounded but not bulky. It widens gently above the legs, then narrows at the waist before the striped sailor shirt begins.

1. With brown yarn on the second leg, CO 4 sts for the center front crotch.
2. Knit across the 18 sts of the first leg.
3. CO 4 sts for the center back crotch.
4. Knit across the 18 sts of the second leg. You now have 44 sts.
5. PM for beginning of round at center back.
6. Rnd 1: k all sts. 44 sts.
7. Rnd 2: k10, m1R, k2, m1L, k20, m1R, k2, m1L, k10. 48 sts.
8. Rnds 3-13: k all sts for 11 rnds. 48 sts.
9. Rnd 14: k10, k2tog, k24, ssk, k10. 46 sts.
10. Rnd 15: k all sts. 46 sts.
11. Rnd 16: k9, k2tog, k24, ssk, k9. 44 sts.
12. Rnds 17-20: k all sts for 4 rnds. 44 sts.

Blue Waistband

The bright blue waistband sits at the top of the brown overalls and frames the lower edge of the sailor shirt. It should look slightly ribbed and snug.

1. Change to blue yarn.
2. Rnd 21: k all sts. 44 sts.
3. Rnd 22: k2, p2 around. 44 sts.
4. Rnd 23: k2, p2 around. 44 sts.
5. Rnd 24: k all sts. 44 sts.

Striped Sailor Shirt Torso

The shirt has neat horizontal blue and white stripes. Use 2 rounds blue, 2 rounds white for the main pattern. The top chest area stays visible above the overalls.

1. Rnd 25 with white yarn: k all sts. 44 sts.
2. Rnd 26 with white yarn: k all sts. 44 sts.
3. Rnd 27 with blue yarn: k all sts. 44 sts.
4. Rnd 28 with blue yarn: k all sts. 44 sts.
5. Repeat Rnds 25-28 three more times. Work 16 striped rounds total.
6. Next rnd with white yarn: k9, k2tog, k22, ssk, k9. 42 sts.
7. Next rnd with white yarn: k all sts. 42 sts.
8. Next rnd with blue yarn: k8, k2tog, k22, ssk, k8. 40 sts.
9. Next rnd with blue yarn: k all sts. 40 sts.
10. Next rnd with white yarn: k7, k2tog, k22, ssk, k7. 38 sts.
11. Next rnd with white yarn: k all sts. 38 sts.

Shoulders and Neck Base

The long cream neck rises from a narrow shoulder opening. The doll in the image has a thin, slightly wrinkled neck, so the transition from shirt to neck should be visible.

1. Change to blue yarn for a small collar edge.
2. Rnd 1: k all sts. 38 sts.
3. Rnd 2: k1, p1 around. 38 sts.
4. Rnd 3: k1, p1 around. 38 sts.
5. Change to cream yarn.
6. Rnd 4: k4, k2tog around, ending k2. 32 sts.
7. Rnd 5: k all sts. 32 sts.
8. Rnd 6: k3, k2tog around, ending k2. 26 sts.
9. Rnd 7: k all sts. 26 sts.
10. Rnd 8: k2, k2tog around, ending k2. 20 sts.

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Long Cream Neck

Work the neck in cream stockinette. Stuff gradually and firmly. A long narrow neck gives the toy the same tall seaside sloth silhouette as the image.

1. Rnds 1-6: k all sts. 20 sts.
2. Rnd 7: k4, m1R, k2, m1L, k8, m1R, k2, m1L, k4. 24 sts.
3. Rnds 8-21: k all sts for 14 rnds. 24 sts.
4. Rnd 22: k5, m1R, k2, m1L, k10, m1R, k2, m1L, k5. 28 sts.
5. Rnds 23-26: k all sts for 4 rnds. 28 sts.
6. Stuff the body and neck before continuing to the head.

Wide Sloth Head

The head has a wide pear shape, fuller at the cheeks and narrower at the top. The face should lean friendly and comical, with the eyes placed wide apart on side bumps.

1. Rnd 1: k1, m1R, k26, m1L, k1. 30 sts.
2. Rnd 2: k all sts. 30 sts.
3. Rnd 3: k2, m1R, k26, m1L, k2. 32 sts.
4. Rnd 4: k all sts. 32 sts.
5. Rnd 5: k4, m1R, k24, m1L, k4. 34 sts.
6. Rnd 6: k all sts. 34 sts.
7. Rnd 7: k6, m1R, k22, m1L, k6. 36 sts.
8. Rnd 8: k all sts. 36 sts.
9. Rnd 9: k8, m1R, k18, m1L, k8. 38 sts.
10. Rnd 10: k all sts. 38 sts.
11. Rnd 11: k10, m1R, k16, m1L, k10. 40 sts.
12. Rnds 12-20: k all sts for 9 rnds. 40 sts.
13. Rnd 21: k8, k2tog, k20, ssk, k8. 38 sts.
14. Rnd 22: k all sts. 38 sts.
15. Rnd 23: k7, k2tog, k20, ssk, k7. 36 sts.
16. Rnd 24: k all sts. 36 sts.
17. Rnd 25: k4, k2tog around. 30 sts.
18. Rnd 26: k3, k2tog around. 24 sts.
19. Pause and stuff the head firmly, shaping broad cheeks with your fingers.
20. Rnd 27: k2, k2tog around. 18 sts.
21. Rnd 28: k1, k2tog around. 12 sts.
22. Rnd 29: k2tog around. 6 sts.
23. Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull closed, and weave in securely.

Muzzle and Nose Area

The lower face is cream but raised and rounded. The black nose sits high on the muzzle, with a smiling embroidered mouth curving down and outward on both sides.

Raised Muzzle Pad

1. With cream yarn, CO 8 sts and work flat.
2. Row 1: k all sts. 8 sts.
3. Row 2: p all sts. 8 sts.
4. Row 3: k1, m1R, k6, m1L, k1. 10 sts.
5. Row 4: p all sts. 10 sts.
6. Row 5: k2, m1R, k6, m1L, k2. 12 sts.
7. Rows 6-10: work stockinette for 5 rows. 12 sts.
8. Row 11: k2, k2tog, k4, ssk, k2. 10 sts.
9. Row 12: p all sts. 10 sts.
10. Row 13: k1, k2tog, k4, ssk, k1. 8 sts.
11. BO all sts, leaving a long tail.

Lightly stuff the muzzle pad and sew it to the lower front of the head. The top edge should sit just below where the black nose will be placed. Pull the stitches gently so the muzzle becomes oval, not flat.

Black Oval Nose

1. With black yarn, CO 6 sts.
2. Row 1: k all sts. 6 sts.
3. Row 2: p all sts. 6 sts.
4. Row 3: k1, m1R, k4, m1L, k1. 8 sts.
5. Row 4: p all sts. 8 sts.
6. Rows 5-8: stockinette. 8 sts.
7. Row 9: k1, k2tog, k2, ssk, k1. 6 sts.
8. Row 10: p all sts. 6 sts.
9. BO, gather the edge slightly, stuff with a tiny pinch of fiberfill, and sew to the upper muzzle.

Large Side Eyes

The eyes are round and placed wide on the sides of the head. Each eye has a cream outer sphere, white front, black pupil, and small highlight.

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Eye Balls

Make two.

1. With cream yarn, CO 6 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: kfb in every st. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 2: k1, kfb around. 18 sts.
4. Rnds 3-6: k all sts. 18 sts.
5. Rnd 7: k1, k2tog around. 12 sts.
6. Stuff firmly.
7. Rnd 8: k2tog around. 6 sts.
8. Cut yarn, gather closed, and weave in.

White Eye Fronts

Make two small circles.

1. With white yarn, CO 6 sts and join.
2. Rnd 1: kfb in every st. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 2: k1, kfb around. 18 sts.
4. BO loosely.

Sew one white circle to the front of each cream eye ball. Embroider a navy or black pupil near the center, then add one tiny white stitch as a highlight. Sew the eyes to the sides of the head, slightly angled outward.

Teeth and Smile

The doll has two tiny front teeth below the smile line. They should look cute and soft, not sharp.

1. With white yarn, CO 4 sts.
2. Row 1: k all sts. 4 sts.
3. Row 2: p all sts. 4 sts.
4. Row 3: k2tog, ssk. 2 sts.
5. BO and weave in.
6. Make a second tooth the same.

Sew the two teeth side by side under the black nose. With black embroidery yarn, stitch one vertical line down from the nose, then create a wide curved smile to the left and right. Add two short whisker-like black strands at each side of the face.

Tiny Red Crab on the Head

The crab sits between the eyes and adds the playful seaside detail seen in the image. Keep it small so it does not overwhelm the face.

Crab Body

1. With red yarn, CO 6 sts.
2. Rows 1-2: stockinette. 6 sts.
3. Row 3: k1, m1R, k4, m1L, k1. 8 sts.
4. Rows 4-6: stockinette. 8 sts.
5. Row 7: k1, k2tog, k2, ssk, k1. 6 sts.
6. BO, leaving a long tail.

Crab Claws and Legs

• For each claw, crochet is not required. Thread red yarn onto a needle and make three looped embroidery stitches, tightening each loop into a small heart-shaped claw.
• For the legs, make three straight stitches on each side of the body.
• Add two tiny black knots for crab eyes.
• Sew the crab to the top front of the head, slightly toward the doll’s left side.

Striped Shirt Sleeves and Arms

The arms are long and gently curved. They show striped sleeves at the top, blue cuffs near the wrists, and cream sloth hands with simple fingers.

Arms

Make two.

1. With cream yarn, CO 8 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: k all sts. 8 sts.
3. Rnd 2: k1, kfb around. 12 sts.
4. Rnds 3-6: k all sts. 12 sts.
5. Change to blue yarn for cuff.
6. Rnd 7: k all sts. 12 sts.
7. Rnd 8: k1, p1 around. 12 sts.
8. Rnd 9: k1, p1 around. 12 sts.
9. Begin striped sleeve: work 2 rnds white, 2 rnds blue, repeated.
10. Rnds 10-25: continue stripes for 16 rnds. 12 sts.
11. Rnd 26: k all sts in blue. 12 sts.
12. Stuff lightly. Do not overstuff the arms.
13. BO, leaving a long sewing tail.

Hand Fingers

Use cream yarn and embroidery stitches to divide each hand into three rounded fingers. Insert the needle at the wrist, bring it out at the hand tip, wrap slightly around the edge, and pull gently to create soft finger grooves.

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Brown Overall Front Bib

The brown overalls cover the belly with a high front bib and two straps. The front has a soft, knitted texture and sits over the striped shirt.

1. With brown yarn and 3.25 mm needles, CO 28 sts.
2. Rows 1-4: k all sts for garter bottom edge. 28 sts.
3. Row 5: k all sts.
4. Row 6: p all sts.
5. Rows 7-24: continue stockinette. 28 sts.
6. Row 25: k2, k2tog, k20, ssk, k2. 26 sts.
7. Row 26: p all sts. 26 sts.
8. Row 27: k2, k2tog, k18, ssk, k2. 24 sts.
9. Row 28: p all sts. 24 sts.
10. Row 29: k2, k2tog, k16, ssk, k2. 22 sts.
11. Row 30: p all sts. 22 sts.
12. Rows 31-38: stockinette. 22 sts.
13. Rows 39-42: k all sts for top garter edge.
14. BO all sts.

Pin the bib over the lower torso. The top should sit just below the striped boat motif area, leaving enough shirt visible above. Sew side edges invisibly, leaving the upper bib edge slightly dimensional.

Overall Back Panel

The back panel is simpler and helps cover the joined legs neatly.

1. With brown yarn, CO 30 sts.
2. Rows 1-4: k all sts. 30 sts.
3. Rows 5-24: stockinette. 30 sts.
4. Row 25: k2, k2tog, k22, ssk, k2. 28 sts.
5. Row 26: p all sts. 28 sts.
6. Rows 27-34: stockinette. 28 sts.
7. Rows 35-38: k all sts.
8. BO all sts.

Sew the back panel to the doll’s back, matching the lower edge to the front overall level. Sew the side seams under the arms only after checking that the doll can sit flat.

Overall Straps

Make two narrow straps that run from the back waist over the shoulders to the front bib. The straps in the image are brown and fastened with tiny buttons.

1. With brown yarn, CO 5 sts.
2. Row 1: k all sts. 5 sts.
3. Row 2: k all sts. 5 sts.
4. Repeat Row 2 until strap measures 4.75 in / 12 cm.
5. BO all sts.
6. Make the second strap the same.

Sew one strap from the back left waist over the shoulder to the front right bib corner. Sew the other from the back right waist to the front left bib corner. Add one small button at each front strap end.

Sailboat Motif on Shirt

A tiny navy sailboat sits at the center of the striped shirt above the overalls. It is best added using duplicate stitch and embroidery after the torso is complete.

• Use navy yarn to make a small horizontal boat hull, 7 stitches wide.
• Above the hull, stitch a vertical mast 5 rows tall.
• Make one triangular sail on the right side with three diagonal stitches.
• Make a smaller left sail with two diagonal stitches.
• Add one short red stitch above the mast for a tiny flag.

Red Crossbody Sailor Bag

The red bag hangs across the body from the doll’s left shoulder to the right hip. It has a square flap, soft rounded bottom, and a cream anchor on the front.

Bag Body

1. With red yarn and 3.25 mm needles, CO 18 sts.
2. Rows 1-4: k all sts for bottom ridge. 18 sts.
3. Rows 5-18: stockinette. 18 sts.
4. Row 19: k2, k2tog, k10, ssk, k2. 16 sts.
5. Row 20: p all sts. 16 sts.
6. Rows 21-24: stockinette. 16 sts.
7. BO all sts.
8. Knit a second piece the same for the back of the bag.

Place the two bag pieces together with wrong sides facing. Sew around the sides and bottom. Add a tiny pinch of stuffing only if you want a padded bag shape.

Bag Flap

1. With red yarn, CO 16 sts.
2. Rows 1-8: stockinette. 16 sts.
3. Row 9: k2, k2tog, k8, ssk, k2. 14 sts.
4. Row 10: p all sts. 14 sts.
5. BO all sts.

Sew the flap to the top back edge of the bag and fold it over the front. Use cream yarn to embroider a small anchor: one vertical line, one short crossbar, one curved base, and two small upward ticks.

Bag Strap

1. With red yarn, CO 4 sts.
2. Knit every row until the strap measures 13 in / 33 cm.
3. BO and sew each end securely to the upper bag corners.

Place the strap over the doll from left shoulder to right hip. Tack it down with tiny red stitches at the shoulder and under the arm so it stays in the same position as the image.

Yellow Bucket Hat

The hat is a separate accessory placed beside the doll in the photo. It has a wide rolled brim, shallow bucket shape, and a small blue fish patch on the front.

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Hat Crown

1. With yellow yarn and 3.25 mm needles, CO 8 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: kfb in every st. 16 sts.
3. Rnd 2: k all sts. 16 sts.
4. Rnd 3: k1, kfb around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 4: k all sts. 24 sts.
6. Rnd 5: k2, kfb around. 32 sts.
7. Rnd 6: k all sts. 32 sts.
8. Rnd 7: k3, kfb around. 40 sts.
9. Rnd 8: k all sts. 40 sts.
10. Rnd 9: k4, kfb around. 48 sts.
11. Rnds 10-21: k all sts for 12 rnds. 48 sts.

Hat Brim

1. Rnd 22: k5, kfb around. 56 sts.
2. Rnd 23: p all sts to create brim fold. 56 sts.
3. Rnd 24: k6, kfb around. 64 sts.
4. Rnds 25-31: k all sts for 7 rnds. 64 sts.
5. Rnd 32: p all sts for lower brim ridge. 64 sts.
6. Rnd 33: k all sts. 64 sts.
7. BO loosely.

Roll the brim upward slightly at the edge and tack in two or three hidden spots. This creates the soft fisherman-style bucket hat seen in the image.

Blue Fish Patch

1. With light blue yarn, CO 5 sts.
2. Rows 1-2: stockinette. 5 sts.
3. Row 3: k1, m1R, k3, m1L, k1. 7 sts.
4. Row 4: p all sts. 7 sts.
5. Row 5: k1, k2tog, k1, ssk, k1. 5 sts.
6. BO.

• For the tail, stitch two blue loops at one end of the fish body.
• Use navy yarn to add one small eye and a curved smile.
• Sew the fish patch onto the front right side of the yellow hat brim.

Lighthouse Accessory

The lighthouse is a small knitted seaside prop with brown base, white body, red stripes, yellow light, and navy roof. It sits separately to the doll’s left side.

Lighthouse Body

1. With brown yarn, CO 18 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-4: k all sts. 18 sts.
3. Rnd 5: p all sts for base ridge. 18 sts.
4. Change to white yarn.
5. Rnds 6-9: k all sts. 18 sts.
6. Change to red yarn.
7. Rnds 10-11: k all sts. 18 sts.
8. Change to white yarn.
9. Rnds 12-15: k all sts. 18 sts.
10. Change to red yarn.
11. Rnds 16-17: k all sts. 18 sts.
12. Change to white yarn.
13. Rnds 18-21: k all sts. 18 sts.
14. Rnd 22: k4, k2tog around. 15 sts.
15. Change to yellow yarn.
16. Rnds 23-24: k all sts. 15 sts.
17. Change to navy yarn.
18. Rnd 25: k3, k2tog around. 12 sts.
19. Rnd 26: k2tog around. 6 sts.
20. Cut yarn, gather closed, and weave in.

Stuff the lighthouse lightly. Embroider one navy door near the bottom and a tiny navy window above the middle stripe. The base should be flat enough to rest beside the doll.

Seagull Companion

The seagull accessory is white with gray wings, orange legs, and yellow beak. It is small, rounded, and friendly, matching the soft knitted style of the doll.

Seagull Body

1. With white yarn, CO 8 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: kfb in every st. 16 sts.
3. Rnd 2: k1, kfb around. 24 sts.
4. Rnds 3-10: k all sts. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 11: k4, k2tog around. 20 sts.
6. Rnd 12: k all sts. 20 sts.
7. Rnd 13: k3, k2tog around. 16 sts.
8. Stuff firmly.
9. Rnd 14: k2, k2tog around. 12 sts.
10. Rnd 15: k2tog around. 6 sts.
11. Gather closed.

Seagull Head

1. With white yarn, CO 6 sts and join.
2. Rnd 1: kfb around. 12 sts.
3. Rnds 2-6: k all sts. 12 sts.
4. Rnd 7: k2tog around. 6 sts.
5. Stuff lightly and gather closed.

Sew the head to the front upper body. Add a black knot eye on each side. With yellow yarn, stitch a small pointed beak using three straight stitches layered together.

Seagull Wings

Make two gray wings.

1. With gray yarn, CO 8 sts.
2. Row 1: k all sts. 8 sts.
3. Row 2: p all sts. 8 sts.
4. Row 3: k1, m1R, k6, m1L, k1. 10 sts.
5. Row 4: p all sts. 10 sts.
6. Rows 5-8: stockinette. 10 sts.
7. Row 9: k1, k2tog, k4, ssk, k1. 8 sts.
8. Row 10: p all sts. 8 sts.
9. BO.

Sew one wing to each side of the seagull. Use black yarn to add three tiny stitches at each wing tip. With orange yarn, embroider two long legs and three-toed feet.

Optional Tail and Back Shaping

The doll in the image is viewed from the front, so the tail is not visible. For a neat back finish, you may add a tiny cream tail under the back overalls.

1. With cream yarn, CO 6 sts and join.
2. Rnds 1-3: k all sts. 6 sts.
3. Rnd 4: k2tog around. 3 sts.
4. Cut yarn and gather closed.
5. Sew the tail low on the back before attaching the full back overall panel.

Detailed Assembly Order

Good assembly is what makes this doll match the photo. Pin every part before sewing. Step back often and check that the eyes are wide, the nose is centered, and the overalls sit straight.

1. Stuff the legs, body, neck, and head firmly, adding extra stuffing to the neck.
2. Sew closed any small gaps between the legs at the crotch.
3. Attach the front and back overall panels, keeping the brown fabric smooth.
4. Sew the overall straps diagonally over the shoulders and attach buttons at the bib.
5. Sew arms to the upper sides of the torso, angled slightly downward.
6. Attach the muzzle pad, black nose, eye balls, and teeth.
7. Embroider the mouth, smile, pupils, highlights, and whisker strands.
8. Add the tiny red crab on top of the head.
9. Embroider the sailboat motif on the chest.
10. Place the red bag strap diagonally and tack it securely.
11. Finish the hat, lighthouse, and seagull as separate display accessories.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Use black yarn to refine the smile after the nose and teeth are sewn on. The mouth should curve outward gently from the center line, giving the face the same cheerful seaside expression. Keep the stitches soft and slightly loose so the face does not pucker.

• Place the eyes high and wide, almost at the sides of the head.
• Shape the muzzle with your fingers before the final stitches are tightened.
• Use one small white stitch on each pupil for a lively look.
• Check the crab placement last so it sits visibly between the eyes.

Care Notes

This doll is best used as a decorative handmade toy. Because it has small buttons, embroidered accessories, and separate props, it is not recommended for children under three years old unless all small parts are replaced with secure embroidery.

• Spot clean with cool water and mild soap.
• Do not wring or twist the doll.
• Pat dry with a towel and reshape while damp.
• Allow to air dry completely before storing.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The neck is firmly stuffed and holds the head upright.
• The striped shirt has even blue and white bands.
• The brown overalls sit smoothly over the lower body.
• The blue sneakers have white soles and lace details.
• The red bag crosses from shoulder to opposite hip.
• The yellow hat has a rolled brim and blue fish patch.
• The lighthouse has red stripes, navy roof, and small window.
• The seagull has gray wings, yellow beak, and orange legs.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Store the doll away from strong sunlight so the red, blue, and yellow yarns stay bright. If displaying the accessories separately, keep them in a small fabric pouch when not in use so the lighthouse, hat, and seagull do not get misplaced.

For long-term storage, wrap the doll loosely in acid-free tissue or clean cotton fabric. Avoid plastic bags for extended periods because trapped moisture can affect the stuffing and yarn. Refresh the shape by gently fluffing the body and smoothing the overalls by hand.