Knitting Tutorial: Basset Hound Garden Picnic Overalls Doll – Free Knitting Pattern

This sweet knitted basset hound doll is dressed for a garden picnic with sage green overalls, a mustard-and-cream striped shirt, brown floppy ears, soft white paws, open-toe sandals, a blue crossbody bag with a sunny motif, and a tiny blue bird perched on the head. The set also includes a straw-style hat, picnic blanket, fruit basket, and little book to match the cozy handmade scene.

 

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Finished Size and Construction Notes

This pattern creates a seated knitted basset hound doll measuring about 12 inches tall from seat to top of head, not including the bird. The body is worked in firm stockinette fabric with shaped limbs, a large rounded head, long brown ears, and a muzzle that is sewn on separately for the soft basset hound expression.

The clothing is knitted as removable-looking layers but sewn in place for stability. The striped shirt forms the upper torso and short sleeves. The overalls are knitted in sage green and fitted around the lower body with bib, straps, buttons, pocket, and small patch details.

All stitch counts are written for worsted weight yarn and US size 3 needles. Work tightly so stuffing does not show. If your fabric is loose, move down one needle size. If your doll looks small, move up one needle size but keep the same firm tension.

Skill Level

• Advanced beginner to intermediate.
• You should know how to knit, purl, increase, decrease, pick up stitches, sew seams, and work simple embroidery.
• Most pieces are knitted flat, then seamed and stuffed.
• Small round pieces may also be worked on double-pointed needles if you prefer.

Materials

• Main yarn: Worsted weight yarn in warm white, chestnut brown, sage green, cream, mustard yellow, denim blue, tan, light blue, gray-lavender, red, apple green, golden yellow, and small amounts of black.
• Needles: US size 3 knitting needles, plus US size 2 needles for tiny accessories if desired.
• Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill.
• Eyes: Two 12 mm glossy black safety eyes, or embroidered eyes for a child-safe version.
• Nose: One 18 mm black safety nose, or a hand-shaped felt nose sewn securely.
• Buttons: Four small tan buttons for overall straps and sandals.
• Other tools: Yarn needle, stitch markers, sewing pins, scissors, removable row counter, and black embroidery thread.

Gauge

• 22 stitches and 30 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch using US size 3 needles.
• Gauge is important because the overalls, shirt, and accessories are sized to fit the finished doll closely.
• For a neat plush finish, the knitted fabric should feel dense and slightly firm before stuffing.

Abbreviations

• CO: Cast on.
• BO: Bind off.
• K: Knit.
• P: Purl.
• Sts: Stitches.
• RS: Right side.
• WS: Wrong side.
• Kfb: Knit into the front and back of the same stitch.
• K2tog: Knit 2 stitches together.
• SSK: Slip 1 stitch knitwise, slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit slipped stitches together through back loops.
• P2tog: Purl 2 stitches together.
• St st: Stockinette stitch, knit on RS rows and purl on WS rows.
• Garter st: Knit every row.
• Seed st: K1, P1 across, then work opposite stitches on the next row.

Color Guide

• Warm white: Face blaze, muzzle, paws, lower legs, arms, chest, and toes.
• Chestnut brown: Head sides, long ears, eye patches, sandal straps, and small clothing patch.
• Sage green: Overalls, legs, bib, straps, pocket, and one knee patch.
• Cream and mustard yellow: Striped shirt.
• Denim blue: Crossbody bag and strap.
• Tan: Straw hat and basket.
• Light blue: Tiny bird.
• Gray-lavender: Small book.

Main Body

The body is shaped as a soft seated pear form. The bottom is wider so the doll can sit naturally on the table or blanket. The upper torso narrows slightly under the head.

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Body Back and Front

1. With warm white yarn, CO 18 sts.
2. Row 1 WS: P all sts.
3. Row 2 RS: Kfb in every st across. You now have 36 sts.
4. Row 3: P all sts.
5. Row 4: K4, Kfb, repeat from K4, Kfb to last st, K1. You now have 43 sts.
6. Rows 5 to 10: Work in St st, starting with a purl row.
7. Change to sage green for the overalls lower body.
8. Rows 11 to 24: Work in St st.
9. Row 25 RS: K6, K2tog, repeat from K6, K2tog to last 3 sts, K3. You now have 38 sts.
10. Rows 26 to 32: Work in St st.
11. Row 33 RS: K5, K2tog, repeat from K5, K2tog to last 3 sts, K3. You now have 33 sts.
12. Rows 34 to 38: Work in St st.
13. Change to cream for the shirt base.
14. Rows 39 to 40: Work in St st with cream.
15. Change to mustard yellow.
16. Rows 41 to 42: Work in St st with mustard yellow.
17. Repeat the 2-row cream and 2-row mustard stripe sequence until Row 58 is complete.
18. Row 59 RS: With cream, K4, K2tog, repeat from K4, K2tog to last 3 sts, K3. You now have 28 sts.
19. Row 60 WS: P all sts.
20. Rows 61 to 64: Work in St st with cream.
21. BO all sts, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Make two identical body pieces. Place the pieces right sides together. Sew side seams from the lower edge to the neck, leaving the bottom open. Turn right side out. Stuff firmly through the bottom, shaping the belly round and the upper torso slightly narrower. Sew the bottom closed with mattress stitch.

Head

The head is large and rounded, with a soft puppy expression. Brown side panels frame the eyes, while the white center blaze runs from the forehead down to the muzzle.

Head Base

1. With chestnut brown yarn, CO 12 sts.
2. Row 1 WS: P all sts.
3. Row 2 RS: Kfb in every st across. You now have 24 sts.
4. Row 3: P all sts.
5. Row 4: K2, Kfb, repeat from K2, Kfb across. You now have 32 sts.
6. Row 5: P all sts.
7. Row 6: K3, Kfb, repeat from K3, Kfb across. You now have 40 sts.
8. Rows 7 to 16: Work in St st.
9. Row 17 RS: K8 chestnut brown, join warm white and K24 warm white, join another chestnut brown strand and K8 chestnut brown.
10. Row 18 WS: P8 chestnut brown, P24 warm white, P8 chestnut brown.
11. Rows 19 to 28: Continue color blocks as set, keeping the center 24 sts warm white and the outer 8 sts chestnut brown.
12. Row 29 RS: K8 chestnut brown, K2tog warm white, K20 warm white, SSK warm white, K8 chestnut brown. You now have 38 sts.
13. Row 30 WS: P across, keeping colors aligned.
14. Row 31 RS: K8 chestnut brown, K2tog warm white, K18 warm white, SSK warm white, K8 chestnut brown. You now have 36 sts.
15. Rows 32 to 36: Work in St st, keeping the white blaze centered.
16. Row 37 RS: K4, K2tog, repeat from K4, K2tog across. You now have 30 sts.
17. Row 38 WS: P all sts.
18. Row 39 RS: K3, K2tog, repeat from K3, K2tog across. You now have 24 sts.
19. Row 40 WS: P all sts.
20. Row 41 RS: K2, K2tog, repeat from K2, K2tog across. You now have 18 sts.
21. Row 42 WS: P all sts.
22. Row 43 RS: K1, K2tog, repeat from K1, K2tog across. You now have 12 sts.
23. Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull closed, and secure.

Sew the back seam of the head. Stuff the head firmly, especially around the cheeks and forehead. Shape the white center blaze so it stays vertical and smooth down the face.

Muzzle

1. With warm white yarn, CO 10 sts.
2. Row 1 WS: P all sts.
3. Row 2 RS: Kfb, K8, Kfb. You now have 12 sts.
4. Row 3: P all sts.
5. Row 4: Kfb, K10, Kfb. You now have 14 sts.
6. Rows 5 to 12: Work in St st.
7. Row 13 RS: K2tog, K10, SSK. You now have 12 sts.
8. Row 14 WS: P all sts.
9. Row 15 RS: K2tog, K8, SSK. You now have 10 sts.
10. Row 16 WS: P all sts.
11. BO all sts.

Run a gathering thread around the muzzle edge. Add a small amount of stuffing, pull the edge slightly to cup the shape, and sew it to the lower face. The top of the muzzle should sit below the eyes, and the lower curve should form two soft cheeks.

Eye Patches

1. Make two. With chestnut brown yarn, CO 8 sts.
2. Row 1 WS: P all sts.
3. Row 2 RS: Kfb, K6, Kfb. You now have 10 sts.
4. Rows 3 to 8: Work in St st.
5. Row 9 RS: K2tog, K6, SSK. You now have 8 sts.
6. Row 10 WS: P all sts.
7. BO all sts.

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Pin each patch around an eye position before attaching the safety eyes. The patches should sit slightly downward and inward for the gentle basset hound look. Place safety eyes through the patches and head between Rows 22 and 25 of the head, about 9 stitches apart.

Nose and Mouth

1. Place the black safety nose centered at the top of the muzzle.
2. Using brown embroidery thread, stitch one straight vertical line from the nose bottom to the muzzle split.
3. Work two tiny curved stitches outward from the bottom of the vertical line to form a soft puppy mouth.
4. Add one small black highlight stitch under each eye only if using embroidered eyes.

Long Floppy Ears

The ears are long, soft, and rounded at the ends. They hang from the sides of the head and reach nearly to the doll’s shoulders, matching the droopy basset hound style in the image.

1. Make two. With chestnut brown yarn, CO 9 sts.
2. Row 1 WS: P all sts.
3. Row 2 RS: Kfb, K7, Kfb. You now have 11 sts.
4. Row 3: P all sts.
5. Row 4: Kfb, K9, Kfb. You now have 13 sts.
6. Row 5: P all sts.
7. Row 6: Kfb, K11, Kfb. You now have 15 sts.
8. Rows 7 to 42: Work in St st.
9. Row 43 RS: K2tog, K11, SSK. You now have 13 sts.
10. Row 44 WS: P all sts.
11. Row 45 RS: K2tog, K9, SSK. You now have 11 sts.
12. Row 46 WS: P all sts.
13. Row 47 RS: K2tog, K7, SSK. You now have 9 sts.
14. Row 48 WS: P all sts.
15. BO all sts.

Make a second matching panel for each ear if you want thicker ears. Sew two panels together around the edge, leaving the top open, then turn right side out. For a softer single-layer ear, work one panel only and crochet-free edge it by sewing a neat whipstitch border with the same yarn.

Sew each ear to the side of the head starting level with the eye and ending slightly behind the cheek. Angle the top seam downward so the ears fall forward naturally.

Legs and Paws

The legs are short, rounded, and dressed in sage green overall legs. White paws peek out from open brown sandals.

Legs

1. Make two. With warm white yarn, CO 12 sts.
2. Row 1 WS: P all sts.
3. Row 2 RS: Kfb in every st across. You now have 24 sts.
4. Rows 3 to 8: Work in St st.
5. Change to sage green.
6. Rows 9 to 30: Work in St st.
7. Row 31 RS: K4, K2tog, repeat from K4, K2tog across. You now have 20 sts.
8. Row 32 WS: P all sts.
9. Rows 33 to 38: Work in St st.
10. BO all sts, leaving a long sewing tail.

Fold each leg lengthwise with right sides together. Sew the back seam. Turn right side out. Stuff the paw firmly and the upper leg moderately. Sew the top of each leg to the lower front of the body so the doll sits with legs forward.

Toe Shape

• Using warm white yarn, make two shallow vertical stitches on the front of each paw to divide the paw into three soft toe sections.
• Do not pull too tightly. The toes should look rounded and plush.

Arms

The arms are white at the paws and cream-and-mustard striped at the sleeve area. They are sewn at the shoulder line under the head, hanging gently beside the body.

1. Make two. With warm white yarn, CO 10 sts.
2. Row 1 WS: P all sts.
3. Row 2 RS: Kfb in every st across. You now have 20 sts.
4. Rows 3 to 10: Work in St st.
5. Change to cream.
6. Rows 11 to 12: Work in St st.
7. Change to mustard yellow.
8. Rows 13 to 14: Work in St st.
9. Repeat the 2-row cream and 2-row mustard sequence through Row 26.
10. Row 27 RS: K3, K2tog, repeat from K3, K2tog across. You now have 16 sts.
11. Row 28 WS: P all sts.
12. BO all sts.

Sew each arm seam. Stuff the paw firmly and the sleeve lightly. Attach arms to the upper body at an angle so the paws rest near the sides of the overalls.

Sage Green Overalls

The overalls are the key clothing detail. They cover the lower body, form a high bib on the chest, and include two straps with pale buttons. A small front pocket is stitched onto the bib, and two decorative patches are added to the legs.

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Front Bib

1. With sage green yarn, CO 22 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 4: Work in seed st for a textured lower edge.
3. Rows 5 to 18: Work in St st.
4. Row 19 RS: K2, SSK, K14, K2tog, K2. You now have 20 sts.
5. Row 20 WS: P all sts.
6. Row 21 RS: K2, SSK, K12, K2tog, K2. You now have 18 sts.
7. Row 22 WS: P all sts.
8. Rows 23 to 26: Work in seed st.
9. BO all sts.

Center the bib on the front of the striped shirt. The lower edge should overlap the green trouser section. Sew around the sides and bottom, leaving the top edge neat and flat.

Overall Straps

1. Make two. With sage green yarn, CO 5 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 34: Knit every row in garter st.
3. Row 35: K2, yarn over, K2tog, K1 to form a buttonhole.
4. Rows 36 to 38: Knit every row.
5. BO all sts.

Sew one end of each strap to the back waist of the overalls. Bring the straps over the shoulders and down to the front bib. Sew one tan button to each upper bib corner and fasten the buttonholes over them, or stitch the strap ends in place for a permanent finish.

Front Pocket

1. With sage green yarn, CO 12 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 2: Knit every row.
3. Rows 3 to 10: Work in St st.
4. Rows 11 to 12: Knit every row.
5. BO all sts.

Sew the pocket to the center of the bib. Add two tiny vertical embroidery lines at the top corners to imitate pocket stitching.

Brown Leg Patch

1. With chestnut brown yarn, CO 7 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 8: Work in garter st.
3. BO all sts.

Sew this patch to the doll’s left overall leg. Use cream yarn to stitch small vertical dashes around the patch edge, matching the mended handmade look in the image.

Yellow Knee Patch

1. With golden yellow yarn, CO 8 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 3: Knit every row.
3. Row 4: K2tog, K4, SSK. You now have 6 sts.
4. Row 5: Knit all sts.
5. BO all sts.

Sew the yellow patch to the doll’s right overall leg. Keep it slightly angled for a natural playful finish.

Striped Shirt Collar

The shirt has narrow cream and mustard stripes visible above the overalls and on the sleeves. Add the collar after the head is attached so it sits snugly under the chin.

1. With cream yarn, CO 36 sts.
2. Row 1: K2, P2 across.
3. Row 2: P2, K2 across.
4. Change to mustard yellow.
5. Row 3: K2, P2 across.
6. Row 4: P2, K2 across.
7. Repeat Rows 1 to 4 once more.
8. BO loosely in rib.

Wrap the collar around the neck seam. Sew the short ends together at the back. Tack the lower edge lightly to the shirt so it does not roll.

Sandals

The sandals are brown open-toe straps that frame the white paws. Each sandal includes a small tan button on the outer side, like the detail shown near the doll’s feet.

Sole Strips

1. Make two. With chestnut brown yarn, CO 24 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 3: Knit every row.
3. BO all sts.

Curve one strip around the bottom front of each paw and sew it in place as a sandal sole edge.

Top Straps

1. Make two. With chestnut brown yarn, CO 5 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 18: Knit every row.
3. BO all sts.

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Place each strap across the top of a white paw, leaving the front toes visible. Sew the ends to the sides of the foot. Add one small tan button to the outer side of each sandal.

Blue Crossbody Bag

The small denim blue bag hangs diagonally across the body and rests at the front hip. A yellow sun motif is embroidered on the front.

Bag Body

1. With denim blue yarn, CO 16 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 4: Knit every row.
3. Rows 5 to 22: Work in St st.
4. Rows 23 to 26: Knit every row.
5. BO all sts.

Knit a second matching piece. Place the two pieces together with wrong sides facing. Sew around the side and bottom edges, leaving the top open. Lightly stuff or insert a small folded scrap of yarn to give the bag a soft rectangle shape.

Bag Flap

1. With denim blue yarn, CO 16 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 6: Knit every row.
3. Row 7: K2tog, K12, SSK. You now have 14 sts.
4. Row 8: Knit all sts.
5. BO all sts.

Sew the straight edge of the flap to the back top of the bag. Fold it over the front and tack the corners lightly.

Bag Strap

1. With denim blue yarn, CO 4 sts.
2. Knit every row until the strap measures 18 inches.
3. BO all sts.

Sew one end of the strap to each side of the bag. Place the strap diagonally from the doll’s left shoulder to the right hip, then tack it at the shoulder and side seam so it stays positioned like the image.

Sun Motif

• With golden yellow yarn, embroider a small circle in the center of the bag front.
• Add 10 short straight stitches around the circle for sun rays.
• Use one small spiral stitch or knot in the center to make the sun look raised.

Tiny Blue Bird

The bird sits on the top right side of the hound’s head. It has a rounded blue body, darker wing texture, tiny beak, and small black eye.

Bird Body

1. With light blue yarn, CO 8 sts.
2. Row 1 WS: P all sts.
3. Row 2 RS: Kfb in every st across. You now have 16 sts.
4. Rows 3 to 8: Work in St st.
5. Row 9 RS: K2, K2tog, repeat from K2, K2tog across. You now have 12 sts.
6. Row 10 WS: P all sts.
7. Row 11 RS: K2tog across. You now have 6 sts.
8. Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, and pull closed.

Sew the back seam and stuff very lightly. Shape into a small oval.

Bird Wing

1. With denim blue yarn, CO 6 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 4: Knit every row.
3. Row 5: K2tog, K2, SSK. You now have 4 sts.
4. Row 6: Knit all sts.
5. BO all sts.

Sew the wing to the side of the bird. With golden yellow yarn, stitch a tiny beak. With black thread, add one small eye. Sew the bird securely to the right side of the head, just above the brown ear attachment.

Straw Garden Hat

The hat is knitted in tan yarn to imitate a soft straw picnic hat. It has a rounded crown, wide brim, and floral ribbon band.

Hat Crown

1. With tan yarn, CO 12 sts.
2. Row 1 WS: P all sts.
3. Row 2 RS: Kfb in every st across. You now have 24 sts.
4. Row 3: P all sts.
5. Row 4: K3, Kfb, repeat from K3, Kfb across. You now have 30 sts.
6. Rows 5 to 16: Work in St st.
7. Row 17 RS: K3, K2tog, repeat from K3, K2tog across. You now have 24 sts.
8. Row 18 WS: P all sts.
9. BO all sts.

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Sew the back seam. Gather the top edge if needed to round the crown. Stuff very lightly while shaping over your fingers, then remove stuffing if you want the hat hollow.

Hat Brim

1. With tan yarn, CO 54 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 8: Knit every row.
3. Row 9: K6, K2tog, repeat from K6, K2tog to last 6 sts, K6. You now have about 48 sts.
4. Rows 10 to 12: Knit every row.
5. BO loosely.

Sew the short ends of the brim together to form a ring. Sew the inner edge of the brim to the lower edge of the crown. Keep the brim slightly wavy and broad.

Floral Hat Band

1. With cream yarn, CO 44 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 2: Knit every row.
3. BO all sts.

Sew the band around the crown. Embroider tiny pink, blue, yellow, and green flowers along the band with small straight stitches and French-knot-style knots.

Picnic Blanket

The blanket is a small cream square with gingham-style checks in rust, sage, and tan. It sits beside the doll and gives the garden picnic scene its cozy setting.

1. With cream yarn, CO 38 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 4: Knit every row.
3. Rows 5 to 36: Work in St st, keeping the first 3 sts and last 3 sts in garter st on every row.
4. Rows 37 to 40: Knit every row.
5. BO all sts.

Using rust yarn, embroider vertical running-stitch lines every 6 stitches across the blanket. Using sage yarn, embroider horizontal running-stitch lines every 6 rows. Add a few tan lines between them to create a soft picnic check effect.

Small Fruit Basket

The basket is tan with a curved handle. It holds tiny red and green knitted fruit pieces, matching the picnic accessories on the blanket.

Basket Base

1. With tan yarn, CO 18 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 6: Knit every row.
3. Rows 7 to 18: Work in St st.
4. Rows 19 to 24: Knit every row.
5. BO all sts.

Fold the knitted rectangle into a shallow basket shape. Sew the side seams. Pinch the lower corners slightly and secure them with a few stitches so the basket stands open.

Basket Handle

1. With tan yarn, CO 4 sts.
2. Knit every row until the handle measures 5 inches.
3. BO all sts.

Sew one end of the handle to each side of the basket. Curve it gently upward.

Apples and Picnic Fruit

1. For each fruit, CO 8 sts in red or green yarn.
2. Rows 1 to 4: Work in St st.
3. Row 5: K2tog across. You now have 4 sts.
4. Cut yarn, gather the stitches, sew the seam, and stuff lightly.
5. Add a tiny brown stem with two straight stitches.

Make two red fruits and one green fruit. Sew or place them inside the basket.

Little Gray-Lavender Book

The small book rests on the blanket. It is gray-lavender with a simple white flower accent on the front cover.

1. With gray-lavender yarn, CO 16 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 12: Knit every row.
3. Row 13: P all sts to create a fold line.
4. Rows 14 to 25: Knit every row.
5. BO all sts.

Fold the piece at the purl ridge to form a book. Sew the side edges together lightly. With cream yarn, embroider a tiny flower on the front cover using five small straight stitches. Add one yellow stitch at the center.

Attaching the Head to the Body

Position the head on the striped upper torso so the muzzle faces forward and slightly downward. The head should look large compared with the seated body, which matches the soft toy proportions in the image.

1. Pin the head to the neck opening.
2. Check that the white blaze is centered with the bib and overalls.
3. Use warm white and chestnut brown yarn tails where needed so stitches blend into the head colors.
4. Sew around the neck twice for strength.
5. Add extra stitches at the back of the head if the head tips forward too much.

Facial Shaping

For the gentle basset expression, lightly sculpt the face after the eyes and muzzle are attached. This is optional but helps the doll match the droopy-eyed look of the photo.

1. Thread a long needle with strong brown yarn or embroidery thread.
2. Insert at the back of the head and exit beside the first eye.
3. Take a tiny stitch under the eye, then return to the back of the head.
4. Repeat on the second eye.
5. Pull gently until the eyes sit slightly inward.
6. Knot securely and hide the yarn end inside the head.

Seaming and Stuffing Tips

• Use mattress stitch whenever possible for clean invisible seams.
• Stuff small amounts at a time to avoid lumps.
• Keep the paws and muzzle round, but keep the upper arms and ears softer.
• Do not overstuff the ears. They should hang flat and floppy.
• Before closing each piece, compare both sides so the doll stays balanced.

Detailed Pattern Placement Guide

The doll should sit with the legs forward, paws visible, and sandals facing the viewer. The overalls should cover the belly smoothly, with the bib centered under the muzzle. The blue bag strap crosses from the shoulder down toward the opposite hip.

The bird belongs on the top right of the head, near the beginning of the right ear. The hat, basket, book, and blanket are separate picnic props. They can be arranged around the doll, just like the garden tabletop scene.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

• Sew the head securely to the body and check that the face points forward.
• Attach ears after the head is stuffed so they hang naturally.
• Sew the muzzle low on the face and center the black nose on top.
• Add the eye patches before locking the safety eyes if using safety hardware.
• Attach the arms under the shoulder area, angled slightly downward.
• Sew the legs to the lower body with the paws facing upward and forward.
• Attach the bib, straps, pocket, patches, and buttons last so the outfit sits neatly.
• Finish with the blue bag, tiny bird, sandals, and picnic props.

Care Notes

This knitted doll is best used as a decorative handmade toy or display piece. Spot clean gently with cool water and a mild soap. Avoid soaking the doll because stuffing may shift and small details may loosen.

• Do not machine wash if using safety eyes, buttons, or a safety nose.
• Let the doll air dry flat on a towel.
• Reshape the ears, muzzle, and overalls while damp if needed.
• Keep away from pets that may chew small attachments.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The white blaze is centered from forehead to muzzle.
• The brown ears are even and long enough to reach the shoulders.
• The muzzle is softly stuffed and shaped into two cheeks.
• The overalls have two straps, two buttons, a bib pocket, and two patches.
• The striped shirt shows above the bib and on both sleeves.
• The sandals leave the white toes visible.
• The blue bag crosses the body and has a yellow sun motif.
• The bird is attached securely to the head.
• The picnic blanket, basket, fruit, hat, and book are complete.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

To preserve the knitted texture, store the doll in a dry place away from strong sunlight. Sunlight may fade the green overalls, blue bag, and brown ears over time. If dust gathers on the surface, use a soft brush and light strokes.

For long-term display, support the seated body from behind so the neck seam does not carry all the weight of the head. Keep the hat, basket, book, and blanket together in a small storage bag when not on display.

• Use tissue paper to support the ears during storage.
• Do not hang the doll by the bag strap.
• Check buttons and embroidered details occasionally.
• If a seam loosens, repair it with matching yarn and small hidden stitches.

Your basset hound garden picnic overalls doll is now complete, with its floppy ears, soft puppy face, cozy striped shirt, sage green overalls, tiny bird friend, sunny blue bag, and picnic accessories ready for a charming handmade display.