Knitting Tutorial: Shaggy Schnauzer Dog in Blue Overalls and Red Bow – Free Knitting Pattern.

This cheerful knitted Shaggy Schnauzer Dog is dressed just like the garden doll in the photo, with a black-and-white shaggy face, pointed black ears, a bright red bow, red-and-white striped shirt sleeves, blue overalls, red strap shoes, and a tiny mushroom crossbody bag. The set also includes a yellow sunhat with a blue tie, a gray watering can, a knitted trowel, and a garden fork for a complete miniature gardening display.

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Finished Size

The finished Schnauzer measures about 13 inches tall from shoe sole to ear tip when worked with DK yarn and firm stuffing. The body is rounded, the legs are short and straight, the arms are smooth cream tubes, and the head is slightly oversized to match the cute handmade doll proportions in the image.

• Dog height: about 13 inches tall.
• Head width: about 4.75 inches after stuffing.
• Body width: about 3.75 inches across the overalls.
• Leg length: about 3.25 inches including shoes.
• Arm length: about 3.75 inches.
• Hat diameter: about 4.75 inches.
• Watering can: about 2.75 inches wide including spout and handle.

Skill Level

This pattern is best for confident beginners or intermediate knitters. Most parts are knitted in the round using stockinette stitch, with simple increases, decreases, color changes, small seams, and embroidered finishing. The shaggy Schnauzer beard is made with short looped yarn strands, so no advanced fur technique is needed.

Materials

• DK weight yarn: cream white for arms, legs, muzzle, beard, eyebrows, and shirt cuffs.
• DK weight yarn: black for head top, ears, nose, and eye area.
• DK weight yarn: denim blue for overalls.
• DK weight yarn: red for striped shirt, bow, and shoes.
• DK weight yarn: yellow for sunhat.
• DK weight yarn: bright blue for hat ribbon.
• DK weight yarn: brown, tan, and cream for mushroom bag.
• DK weight yarn: light gray for watering can, trowel blade, and garden fork.
• DK weight yarn: warm beige or light brown for tool handles and bag strap.
• Needles: US 3, 3.25 mm double-pointed needles or long circular needle for magic loop.
• Needles: US 2, 2.75 mm needles for small accessories and straps.
• Stuffing: polyester fiberfill.
• Safety eyes: two 6 mm black safety eyes, or black yarn embroidery.
• Buttons: two tiny tan buttons for overall straps and two tiny cream buttons for shoe sides.
• Other tools: yarn needle, stitch markers, scissors, pins, row counter, and removable stitch markers.

Gauge

Gauge is important because the doll needs firm fabric that holds stuffing without gaps. Work a small swatch in stockinette stitch using DK yarn and US 3 needles. Aim for 6 stitches and 8 rounds per inch after light blocking. If your fabric looks loose, go down one needle size.

• Main gauge: 24 stitches and 32 rounds = 4 inches in stockinette stitch.
• Accessory gauge: 26 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches on smaller needles.
• Stuffing rule: stuff firmly but do not stretch the stitches open.

Abbreviations

• CO: cast on.
• BO: bind off.
• K: knit.
• P: purl.
• St or sts: stitch or stitches.
• Rnd: round.
• RS: right side.
• WS: wrong side.
• K2tog: knit 2 stitches together.
• SSK: slip, slip, knit.
• M1L: make 1 left increase.
• M1R: make 1 right increase.
• PM: place marker.
• SM: slip marker.
• St st: stockinette stitch, knit every round when working in the round.
• Garter stitch: knit every row when working flat.

Pattern Notes

The dog is made from separate knitted pieces, then stuffed and sewn together. The legs are attached beneath the blue overall body. The cream arms are added at shoulder height, under the striped sleeves. The head is shaped in black and cream, then covered with separate shaggy muzzle strands.

For the photo-like look, keep the overalls slightly loose around the belly and place the front bib high on the chest. The red-and-white striped sleeves should be visible on both shoulders. The bow sits between the ears, slightly toward the dog’s right side.

• Work tightly: firm knitting gives the toy a clean rounded shape.
• Use pins before sewing: check symmetry from the front, side, and top.
• Face first, then fur: attach eyes and nose before adding beard strands.
• Keep accessories light: the hat, watering can, and tools are display pieces and do not need heavy stuffing.

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Main Dog Body in Blue Overalls

The body is knitted in denim blue because the overalls cover the torso. It has a rounded belly and a narrower neck opening. Work from the bottom upward in the round. Stuff as you go, especially after the widest belly section.

Body Rounds

1. With denim blue yarn and US 3 needles, CO 18 sts. Divide evenly over 3 needles, 6 sts on each needle. Join in the round, being careful not to twist.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts.
3. Rnd 2: K1, M1R, K4, M1L, K1, repeat from the beginning 3 times total. 24 sts.
4. Rnd 3: K all sts.
5. Rnd 4: K2, M1R, K4, M1L, K2, repeat 3 times total. 30 sts.
6. Rnd 5: K all sts.
7. Rnd 6: K2, M1R, K6, M1L, K2, repeat 3 times total. 36 sts.
8. Rnds 7 to 12: K all sts for the lower rounded belly.
9. Rnd 13: K5, M1L, K2, M1R, K5, repeat 3 times total. 42 sts.
10. Rnds 14 to 24: K all sts. This creates the full soft belly seen under the bib.
11. Rnd 25: K5, K2tog, K7, SSK, repeat 3 times total. 36 sts.
12. Rnds 26 to 30: K all sts.
13. Rnd 31: K4, K2tog, K6, SSK, repeat 3 times total. 30 sts.
14. Rnd 32: K all sts.
15. Rnd 33: K3, K2tog, K5, SSK, repeat 3 times total. 24 sts.
16. Rnd 34: K all sts.
17. Rnd 35: K2, K2tog, K4, SSK, repeat 3 times total. 18 sts.
18. Stuff the body firmly, keeping the belly rounded and the neck flat enough for the head.
19. Rnd 36: K2tog around. 9 sts.
20. Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull tight, and secure inside the body.

Overall Bib and Chest Pocket

The front bib is knitted separately and sewn onto the upper front body. It should sit between the arms and stop just below the neck. The tiny pocket is added on top for the neat garden-overall detail visible in the image.

Bib

1. With denim blue yarn and US 3 needles, CO 16 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 2: K all sts for a garter stitch lower edge.
3. Row 3: K2, P12, K2.
4. Row 4: K all sts.
5. Repeat Rows 3 and 4 until the bib measures 1.5 inches from cast-on edge, ending after a WS row.
6. Next RS row: K2, SSK, K8, K2tog, K2. 14 sts.
7. Next WS row: K all sts.
8. Next RS row: K2, SSK, K6, K2tog, K2. 12 sts.
9. K 2 rows.
10. BO all sts knitwise.

Chest Pocket

1. With denim blue yarn, CO 8 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 2: K all sts.
3. Row 3: K1, P6, K1.
4. Row 4: K all sts.
5. Rows 5 to 6: repeat Rows 3 and 4.
6. BO all sts. Sew pocket to center of bib using small backstitches along sides and bottom only.

Overall Straps

1. Make 2 straps. With denim blue yarn and US 2 needles, CO 4 sts.
2. K every row until strap measures 3.25 inches.
3. BO all sts.
4. Cross the straps slightly over the shoulders and sew the back ends to the body.
5. Sew the front ends to the top corners of the bib. Add one tiny tan button at each front strap end.

Legs and Cream Socks

The legs are short, straight, and cream colored, with the blue overall shorts sitting above them. Make two identical legs. The top of each leg is sewn into the lower body, leaving a small gap between the legs.

1. With cream yarn and US 3 needles, CO 16 sts. Divide over needles and join in the round.
2. Rnds 1 to 6: K all sts.
3. Rnd 7: K7, M1L, K2, M1R, K7. 18 sts.
4. Rnds 8 to 20: K all sts.
5. Stuff lightly, keeping the leg cylindrical rather than round.
6. Rnd 21: K1, K2tog around. 12 sts.
7. Rnd 22: K2tog around. 6 sts.
8. Cut yarn, pull through remaining sts, and fasten off.
9. Make the second leg the same way.
10. Sew the top of each leg to the underside of the blue body, with about 0.5 inch between inner thighs.

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Red Shoes with White Soles and Straps

The shoes are red with cream-white soles and a white stripe across the front. They are knitted separately and fitted over the lower legs. Add tiny side buttons for the sweet handmade Mary Jane style shown in the image.

Shoe Sole

1. Make 2. With cream yarn and US 3 needles, CO 8 sts.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: K1, M1R, K6, M1L, K1. 10 sts.
4. Row 3: K all sts.
5. Row 4: K1, M1R, K8, M1L, K1. 12 sts.
6. Rows 5 to 14: K all sts.
7. Row 15: K1, SSK, K6, K2tog, K1. 10 sts.
8. Row 16: K all sts.
9. Row 17: K1, SSK, K4, K2tog, K1. 8 sts.
10. BO all sts.

Shoe Upper

1. With red yarn, pick up and knit 26 sts evenly around one sole.
2. Rnds 1 to 4: K all sts.
3. Rnd 5: K8, K2tog 5 times, K8. 21 sts.
4. Rnd 6: K all sts.
5. Rnd 7: K6, K2tog 4 times, K7. 17 sts.
6. Rnd 8: K all sts.
7. Change to cream yarn. Rnd 9: K all sts for the white shoe band.
8. Change back to red yarn. Rnds 10 to 11: K all sts.
9. BO loosely.
10. Slide shoe onto the foot end of the leg and sew in place through the inside edge.

Shoe Strap

1. For each shoe, with red yarn and US 2 needles, CO 4 sts.
2. K 12 rows.
3. BO all sts.
4. Sew strap across the cream band on top of the shoe.
5. Add one tiny cream button to the outer side of each shoe strap.

Arms with Cream Paws

The arms are cream, smooth, and rounded at the paw tips. They sit under the striped short sleeves and angle slightly downward. Make sure both arms are the same length before sewing them to the body.

1. Make 2. With cream yarn and US 3 needles, CO 12 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts.
3. Rnd 2: K1, M1L, K4, M1R, K2, M1L, K4, M1R, K1. 16 sts.
4. Rnds 3 to 22: K all sts.
5. Rnd 23: K2, K2tog around. 12 sts.
6. Stuff the arm lightly, keeping the paw rounded and the upper arm flexible.
7. Rnd 24: K2tog around. 6 sts.
8. Cut yarn, pull through remaining sts, and fasten off.
9. Sew arms to the upper sides of the body at Rnds 28 to 31, angling slightly outward.

Red and White Striped Shirt Sleeves

The shirt is represented by two visible short sleeves under the overalls. Each sleeve is knitted as a small tube and slipped over the top of the arm before final sewing. Use crisp color changes for the red-and-white garden-shirt look.

1. Make 2. With red yarn and US 3 needles, CO 18 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnds 1 to 2: K all sts in red.
3. Rnds 3 to 4: Change to white yarn and K all sts.
4. Rnds 5 to 6: Change to red yarn and K all sts.
5. Rnds 7 to 8: Change to white yarn and K all sts.
6. Rnds 9 to 10: Change to red yarn and K all sts.
7. Rnd 11: K2, K2tog, K5, K2tog, K5, K2tog. 15 sts.
8. BO loosely in red.
9. Slide each sleeve over the upper arm. Sew the upper edge to the shoulder area and tack the lower edge lightly so the stripes stay straight.

Head Base

The head has a black top and back with a cream muzzle area. The shaping is round and slightly wider at the cheeks. The shaggy beard will cover much of the lower face, so keep the base smooth and firm.

1. With black yarn and US 3 needles, CO 12 sts. Divide over needles and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st. 24 sts.
4. Rnd 3: K all sts.
5. Rnd 4: K1, M1L around. 36 sts.
6. Rnd 5: K all sts.
7. Rnd 6: K5, M1L, repeat around. 42 sts.
8. Rnds 7 to 14: K all sts in black.
9. Rnd 15: K10 black, change to cream and K22, change to black and K10. This begins the cream face panel.
10. Rnd 16: K8 black, K26 cream, K8 black.
11. Rnd 17: K6 black, K30 cream, K6 black.
12. Rnds 18 to 25: K6 black, K30 cream, K6 black.
13. Place safety eyes between Rnds 17 and 18, about 9 sts apart, inside the dark eye area and just above the cream muzzle.
14. Rnd 26: K6 black, K2tog cream, K26 cream, SSK cream, K6 black. 40 sts.
15. Rnd 27: K5 black, K2tog, K24, SSK, K5 black. 36 sts.
16. Start stuffing the head firmly, shaping the cheeks with your fingers.
17. Rnd 28: K4, K2tog, repeat around. 30 sts.
18. Rnd 29: K3, K2tog, repeat around. 24 sts.
19. Rnd 30: K2, K2tog, repeat around. 18 sts.
20. Rnd 31: K1, K2tog, repeat around. 12 sts.
21. Finish stuffing. Rnd 32: K2tog around. 6 sts.
22. Cut yarn, pull through remaining sts, close tightly, and weave in the end.

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Long Shaggy Schnauzer Beard and Muzzle

The shaggy white muzzle is the most important detail. It hangs down in soft vertical strands from the nose area to below the chin. Use cream yarn cut into short pieces and attach them like fringe so the beard looks full but not messy.

Muzzle Pad

1. With cream yarn and US 3 needles, CO 8 sts.
2. Row 1: P all sts.
3. Row 2: K1, M1R, K6, M1L, K1. 10 sts.
4. Row 3: P all sts.
5. Row 4: K1, M1R, K8, M1L, K1. 12 sts.
6. Rows 5 to 10: Work in stockinette stitch, knitting RS rows and purling WS rows.
7. Row 11: K1, SSK, K6, K2tog, K1. 10 sts.
8. Row 12: P all sts.
9. Row 13: K1, SSK, K4, K2tog, K1. 8 sts.
10. BO all sts.
11. Lightly stuff behind the muzzle pad and sew it to the lower center face, starting just below the eyes.

Beard Fringe

1. Cut 44 cream yarn strands, each 4 inches long.
2. Using a crochet hook or yarn needle, fold one strand in half and pull the loop through a stitch at the lower muzzle edge.
3. Pull both loose ends through the loop and tighten gently.
4. Attach 12 strands across the bottom of the muzzle.
5. Attach 10 strands on each side cheek, following a downward curve.
6. Attach 12 shorter strands below the nose to create the dense central beard.
7. Trim the beard into a rounded point, keeping the center strands slightly longer than the side strands.

Nose and Mouth Detail

The nose is a small black oval placed on top of the shaggy cream muzzle. The mouth is subtle, made with one tan or dark cream vertical stitch down the center, just like the soft line visible under the nose in the image.

1. With black yarn and US 2 needles, CO 6 sts.
2. Row 1: P all sts.
3. Row 2: K1, M1R, K4, M1L, K1. 8 sts.
4. Rows 3 to 5: Work in stockinette stitch.
5. Row 6: K1, SSK, K2, K2tog, K1. 6 sts.
6. BO all sts.
7. Gather around the edge with black yarn, add a pinch of stuffing, and pull into a small oval.
8. Sew the nose to the center of the muzzle, about 0.5 inch below the eyes.
9. Use tan yarn to make one straight stitch from the lower nose into the beard, about 0.75 inch long.

White Eyebrows

The eyebrows are fluffy white tufts placed over the eyes. They should angle outward slightly, giving the Schnauzer a curious garden-helper expression.

1. Cut 12 cream yarn strands, each 2.25 inches long.
2. Attach 6 strands above the left eye and 6 strands above the right eye using the same fringe method as the beard.
3. Comb the strands outward with your fingers.
4. Trim each eyebrow to about 0.75 inch long, leaving the outer ends slightly longer.
5. Add one small black embroidery stitch at the outer corner of each eye if the eyes need more definition.

Pointed Black Ears

The ears are triangular, black, and stand high on the head. They lean slightly outward, matching the playful pointed ear shape in the photo. Make two ears and sew them securely before attaching the bow.

1. Make 2. With black yarn and US 3 needles, CO 16 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 4: Work in stockinette stitch, knitting RS rows and purling WS rows.
3. Row 5: K1, SSK, K10, K2tog, K1. 14 sts.
4. Row 6: P all sts.
5. Row 7: K1, SSK, K8, K2tog, K1. 12 sts.
6. Row 8: P all sts.
7. Row 9: K1, SSK, K6, K2tog, K1. 10 sts.
8. Row 10: P all sts.
9. Row 11: K1, SSK, K4, K2tog, K1. 8 sts.
10. Row 12: P all sts.
11. Row 13: K1, SSK, K2, K2tog, K1. 6 sts.
12. Row 14: P all sts.
13. Row 15: K1, SSK, K2tog, K1. 4 sts.
14. Row 16: P all sts.
15. Row 17: SSK, K2tog. 2 sts.
16. Row 18: P2tog. 1 st.
17. Fasten off and weave in ends.
18. Fold each ear slightly at the base and sew to the top sides of the head, about 1 inch apart.

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Red Bow

The bow is small, bright red, and placed between the black ears, slightly off center. It gives the doll the exact cheerful look of the garden Schnauzer in the photo.

1. With red yarn and US 2 needles, CO 12 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 8: K every row for a soft garter rectangle.
3. BO all sts.
4. Wrap red yarn tightly around the center of the rectangle 8 times to pinch it into a bow.
5. Knot the yarn at the back and leave a long tail for sewing.
6. Sew the bow between the ears, slightly toward the dog’s right ear.

Joining Head to Body

Before sewing, check that the bib is facing forward, the arms are even, and the beard falls over the chest without hiding the buttons completely. The head should sit low enough to look cuddly but high enough to show the overalls.

1. Place the head on the body neck with the cream muzzle centered over the bib.
2. Pin the head in place from front, back, and both sides.
3. Using matching yarn, sew around the neck twice with firm mattress stitches.
4. Add extra stitches at the front under the beard to prevent wobbling.
5. Gently shape the head after sewing so the ears remain upright.

Mushroom Crossbody Bag

The tiny mushroom bag hangs from a beige strap across the chest. The cap is reddish brown with white spots, and the stem is cream and tan. Keep it lightweight so it rests naturally against the overalls.

Mushroom Stem

1. With cream yarn and US 2 needles, CO 10 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnds 1 to 5: K all sts.
3. Rnd 6: K2, M1L, K6, M1R, K2. 12 sts.
4. Rnds 7 to 10: K all sts.
5. Change to tan yarn. Rnds 11 to 12: K all sts.
6. Stuff lightly.
7. BO all sts and flatten the top edge for sewing to the cap.

Mushroom Cap

1. With reddish brown yarn and US 2 needles, CO 8 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: Kfb around. 16 sts.
3. Rnd 2: K all sts.
4. Rnd 3: K1, M1L around. 24 sts.
5. Rnds 4 to 7: K all sts.
6. Rnd 8: K2, K2tog around. 18 sts.
7. Rnd 9: K1, K2tog around. 12 sts.
8. Stuff very lightly and sew cap to stem.
9. With white yarn, embroider 6 small French-knot dots across the mushroom cap.

Bag Strap

1. With beige yarn and US 2 needles, CO 3 sts.
2. K every row until strap measures 9.5 inches.
3. BO all sts.
4. Sew one end to each side of the mushroom.
5. Place the strap over the dog’s left shoulder so the mushroom rests on the right side of the overalls.
6. Tack the strap to the shoulder with two hidden stitches so it stays in place.

Yellow Sunhat with Blue Tie

The sunhat is a separate accessory placed beside the dog in the garden scene. It has a rounded yellow crown, a wide brim, and a blue tie detail across the front. Knit it firmly so the brim holds its shape.

Hat Crown

1. With yellow yarn and US 3 needles, CO 8 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: Kfb around. 16 sts.
3. Rnd 2: K all sts.
4. Rnd 3: K1, M1L around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 4: K all sts.
6. Rnd 5: K2, M1L around. 32 sts.
7. Rnds 6 to 15: K all sts.
8. Rnd 16: K6, K2tog around. 28 sts.
9. Rnd 17: K all sts.

Hat Brim

1. Rnd 18: K1, M1L around. 56 sts.
2. Rnd 19: P all sts to create a turning ridge.
3. Rnds 20 to 25: K all sts.
4. Rnd 26: K6, M1L around. 64 sts.
5. Rnds 27 to 29: K all sts.
6. BO loosely. Weave in ends.
7. Use fingers to flatten the brim into a shallow circle.

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Blue Hat Tie

1. With bright blue yarn and US 2 needles, CO 3 sts.
2. K every row until the cord measures 11 inches.
3. BO all sts.
4. Wrap around the base of the crown and tie into a small bow at the front-left side.

Gray Watering Can

The watering can is small, gray, and rounded with a curved handle and short spout. It is made as a simple knitted display accessory and placed beside the dog like in the photo.

Can Body

1. With light gray yarn and US 2 needles, CO 18 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts.
3. Rnd 2: K2, M1L around. 24 sts.
4. Rnds 3 to 10: K all sts.
5. Rnd 11: K4, K2tog around. 20 sts.
6. Rnd 12: K all sts.
7. Rnd 13: K3, K2tog around. 16 sts.
8. Stuff lightly.
9. Rnd 14: K2tog around. 8 sts.
10. Cut yarn, pull through remaining sts, and close.

Can Opening

1. With gray yarn, CO 18 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 4: K every row.
3. BO all sts.
4. Sew into a small ring and attach to the top of the can body, leaving the center slightly open.

Spout and Handle

1. For the spout, CO 6 sts with gray yarn and knit 12 rows in stockinette stitch.
2. Seam into a narrow tube, stuff with a tiny amount of yarn scraps, and sew to the side of the can at an upward angle.
3. For the handle, CO 4 sts and knit every row for 3.5 inches.
4. BO, curve into a handle, and sew both ends to the opposite side of the can.

Garden Trowel

The trowel has a beige handle and a pale gray triangular blade. It is knitted flat and lightly stiffened by firm stitching around the edge.

Trowel Handle

1. With beige yarn and US 2 needles, CO 6 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 18: Work in stockinette stitch.
3. BO all sts.
4. Fold lengthwise, seam the long edge, and stuff with a very thin roll of yarn scraps.

Trowel Blade

1. With light gray yarn, CO 10 sts.
2. Row 1: P all sts.
3. Row 2: K all sts.
4. Row 3: P all sts.
5. Row 4: SSK, K6, K2tog. 8 sts.
6. Row 5: P all sts.
7. Row 6: SSK, K4, K2tog. 6 sts.
8. Row 7: P all sts.
9. Row 8: SSK, K2, K2tog. 4 sts.
10. Row 9: P all sts.
11. Row 10: SSK, K2tog. 2 sts.
12. Row 11: P2tog. 1 st.
13. Fasten off and sew the wide edge to the handle.

Garden Fork

The garden fork is a small matching tool with a beige handle and gray prongs. For the clearest shape, knit the handle and center shaft, then embroider the outer prongs separately.

1. With beige yarn and US 2 needles, CO 6 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 20: Work in stockinette stitch.
3. BO all sts. Fold lengthwise and seam into a slim handle.
4. With gray yarn, CO 4 sts.
5. K every row for 1.25 inches to make the center shaft.
6. BO all sts and sew to the top of the handle.
7. For each prong, use gray yarn to make one straight embroidered line about 0.75 inch long.
8. Make 5 prongs total, spreading them like a small fan at the fork end.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check the whole doll from the front before finishing. The black ears should frame the red bow, the white eyebrows should sit above the eyes, and the beard should fall over the upper chest without covering the overall bib completely.

• Sew the head firmly to the blue body after all face details are finished.
• Trim the beard last, using small cuts and checking the face often.
• Add the two tan overall buttons after the straps are sewn flat.
• Place the mushroom bag diagonally across the body and tack the strap at the shoulder.
• Arrange the yellow hat, gray watering can, trowel, and fork beside the doll for the full garden display.

Care Notes

This knitted Schnauzer is designed as a decorative handmade toy. Spot clean with a damp cloth and mild soap. Do not soak the doll, because the beard, bow, buttons, and small accessories may lose their shape with heavy washing.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The body is firmly stuffed and rounded under the blue overalls.
• The legs are even and the red shoes sit flat.
• The arms angle downward naturally under the striped sleeves.
• The ears are symmetrical and slightly pointed.
• The red bow is secure between the ears.
• The beard is full, soft, and trimmed into a rounded Schnauzer shape.
• The mushroom bag hangs across the chest on a beige strap.
• The yellow hat, watering can, trowel, and fork are complete.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Keep the doll away from direct sunlight for long periods to protect the blue, red, and yellow yarn colors. Store it in a dry place with the accessories beside it, not pressed under heavy items. If the beard becomes flattened, gently separate the strands with your fingers and reshape them by hand.

For long-term display, place the doll on a clean shelf or inside a clear case. Avoid rough brushing, machine washing, or tumble drying. Small buttons and accessories should be checked occasionally, especially if the doll is handled often.