Crochet Tutorial: Woody Woodpecker in Denim Garden Outfit – Free Crochet Pattern.

This amigurumi pattern creates a red woodpecker doll with a tall feather crest, oversized white-and-green eyes, yellow beak and cheeks, denim jacket, striped garden shirt, brown pants, white gloves, sandals, a crossbody satchel, and tiny garden accessories. The finished display also includes a blue beanie, flower accents, a small potted sprout, and a miniature watering can.

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

Finished Size, Skill Level, and Construction

Finished doll size: about 13 inches tall when made with sport weight cotton yarn and a 2.25 mm hook. The beanie is about 4.5 inches wide, the satchel is about 2 inches wide, the pot is about 1.25 inches tall, and the watering can is about 1 inch tall.

Skill level: confident beginner to intermediate. You will use basic amigurumi shaping, color changes, flat garment pieces, small appliques, embroidery, and careful sewing.

The doll is crocheted in separate shaped pieces, then assembled. Work the head, body, legs, arms, beak, eyes, cheeks, crest feathers, clothing, and garden accessories separately. This gives the finished project the layered handmade look shown in the image.

Materials

• Sport weight cotton yarn in red, golden yellow, white, black, green, denim blue, light blue, cream, tan, rust, sage green, medium brown, dark brown, gray, mint, pink, peach, pale yellow, and small scraps for patches.
• 2.25 mm crochet hook for the doll.
• 2.00 mm crochet hook for eyes, patches, flowers, bag details, and accessories.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Yarn needle and sewing pins.
• Stitch markers.
• Six 6 mm wooden buttons or crocheted button dots for the jacket.
• One tiny jump ring or yarn loop for the acorn charm, optional.
• Embroidery thread in black, white, tan, and dark brown.
• Optional floral wire for the crest feathers and watering can handle.

Abbreviations in US Terms

• 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
• FO = fasten off
• st = stitch
• R = round or row

Gauge and Tension

With the 2.25 mm hook, 8 sc across and 9 rounds high should measure about 1 inch. The fabric should be firm enough that stuffing does not show. If your stitches are loose, go down a hook size. If your fabric feels stiff and difficult to sew, go up slightly.

Keep all amigurumi pieces worked tightly. The photo shows a smooth, dense crochet texture with clearly visible rounds, especially on the head, beak, pants, jacket, and beanie.

Main Head in Red

The head is a large red oval with a rounded forehead, narrow lower face, and space at the front for the beak, cheeks, and big eyes. Stuff firmly, but keep the front smooth so the face details sit flat.

1. R1: With red, make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5: Sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. R6: Sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
7. R7: Sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
8. R8: Sc 6, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
9. R9: Sc 7, inc, repeat around. 54 sts.
10. R10-R18: Sc around. 54 sts for 9 rounds.
11. R19: Sc 7, dec, repeat around. 48 sts.
12. R20: Sc around. 48 sts.
13. R21: Sc 6, dec, repeat around. 42 sts.
14. R22: Sc around. 42 sts.
15. R23: Sc 5, dec, repeat around. 36 sts.
16. R24: Sc 4, dec, repeat around. 30 sts.
17. R25: Sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
18. R26: Sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.

Stuff the head firmly. Leave the opening for sewing to the neck. FO with a long tail. The front of the face should remain slightly taller than it is wide, matching the upright cartoon head shape.

Red Neck and Upper Body Base

The visible upper body is mostly covered by the striped shirt and denim jacket, but a red neck still shows under the beak and above the white collar. This base supports the head and lets the outfit sit naturally.

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1. R1: With red, make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5-R8: Sc around. 24 sts.
6. R9: Sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
7. R10-R13: Sc around. 30 sts.
8. R14: Change to cream. Sc around. 30 sts.
9. R15: Change to rust. Sc around. 30 sts.
10. R16: Change to cream. Sc around. 30 sts.
11. R17: Change to sage green. Sc around. 30 sts.
12. R18: Change to cream. Sc around. 30 sts.
13. R19: Change to tan. Sc around. 30 sts.
14. R20: Change to medium brown for pants waist. Sc around. 30 sts.
15. R21: BLO sc around. 30 sts.
16. R22-R25: Sc around. 30 sts.

Stuff the body firmly. Do not close yet. You will attach the legs to the lower edge after making them. The shirt stripes should be visible at the front opening of the denim jacket.

Brown Pants Legs

Make two legs. The pants are straight, soft, and slightly rounded, with the yellow feet showing below the cuffs. The doll in the photo has seated legs that hang downward, so keep the stuffing medium-firm rather than stiff.

First Leg

1. R1: With medium brown, make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5-R18: Sc around. 24 sts.
6. R19: Sc 4, dec, repeat around. 20 sts.
7. R20-R22: Sc around. 20 sts.

FO the first leg. Stuff lightly from the top, leaving the top edge flexible.

Second Leg

1. Repeat R1-R22 as for the first leg, but do not fasten off.
2. Ch 3, join to the first leg with 1 sc in any stitch.
3. Sc 19 around first leg, sc 3 across one side of the chain, sc 20 around second leg, sc 3 across the other side of the chain. 46 sts.

Now continue upward to connect the pants to the body.

1. R23: Sc around. 46 sts.
2. R24: Sc 21, dec, sc 21, dec. 44 sts.
3. R25: Sc 9, dec, repeat around. 40 sts.
4. R26: Sc 8, dec, repeat around. 36 sts.
5. R27: Sc 7, dec, repeat around. 32 sts.
6. R28: Sc 6, dec, repeat around. 28 sts.

Place the pants section under the body base and sew R28 to the bottom of the upper body. Add stuffing before closing the seam fully. The waist should sit high, just below the striped shirt.

Yellow Feet

Make two feet. Each foot is oval and wide in front with three rounded toes. The sandals will be added later as separate brown straps and layered soles.

1. R1: With golden yellow, ch 7. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch. Work on other side of chain: sc 4, inc in last st. 14 sts.
2. R2: Inc, sc 4, inc in next 3 sts, sc 4, inc in next 2 sts. 20 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, sc 4, repeat sc 1, inc three times, sc 4, repeat sc 1, inc two times. 26 sts.
4. R4-R6: Sc around. 26 sts.
5. R7: Sc 7, dec 6 times, sc 7. 20 sts.
6. R8: Sc 6, dec 4 times, sc 6. 16 sts.
7. R9-R10: Sc around. 16 sts.

Stuff the front of the foot firmly and the ankle lightly. FO with a long tail. Sew one foot to the bottom of each brown pant leg, angled slightly outward.

Toe Bumps

Make three toe bumps for each foot, six total.

1. R1: With golden yellow, 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 10 sts.
3. R3: Sc around. 10 sts.
4. R4: Dec around. 5 sts.

FO and sew three bumps across the front of each foot. Place the center toe slightly forward and the side toes slightly lower, matching the rounded cartoon foot shape.

Sandals and Soles

The sandals are brown with a pale sole edge and small flower decorations. The straps cross the top of the yellow feet and make the doll look dressed for a garden day.

Soles

Make two pale sole pieces and two brown sole pieces.

1. R1: Ch 8. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 6, 3 sc in last ch, sc 5 on other side, inc in last st. 16 sts.
2. R2: Inc, sc 5, inc in next 3 sts, sc 5, inc in next 2 sts. 22 sts.
3. R3: Sc around. 22 sts.

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Make one sole in pale cream and one in medium brown for each foot. Stack the brown sole on top of the cream sole and sew around the edge. Sew the stacked sole under the yellow foot.

Sandal Straps

1. With medium brown, ch 13. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 12. FO.
2. Make four straps total.
3. Sew one strap across the toe area of each foot.
4. Sew one strap diagonally from inner ankle to outer toe on each foot.

Small Sandal Flowers

1. With pale blue or pink, make MR.
2. Ch 2, 2 hdc in ring, ch 2, sl st into ring. Repeat 5 times for five petals.
3. Pull ring closed and FO.
4. Add a yellow French knot or tiny yarn knot to the center.

Sew one flower to the outer side of each sandal strap.

White Gloved Hands

The hands are white and mitten-like, with small rounded fingers. Make two. Each glove is sewn to a denim sleeve, then attached to the body under the jacket.

Fingers

Make three fingers for each hand, six total.

1. R1: With white, 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. R2-R4: Sc around. 5 sts.
3. FO the first two fingers. Do not FO the third finger.

Join Fingers into Hand

1. With the third finger still on the hook, sc 2 into second finger, sc 5 around second finger, sc 2 into first finger, sc 5 around first finger, then sc remaining stitches around third finger. 18 sts.
2. R2: Sc around. 18 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
4. R4-R6: Sc around. 12 sts.
5. R7: Sc 2, dec, repeat around. 9 sts.

Stuff lightly. FO with a long tail. Shape the glove by stitching a few white lines between the fingers if needed.

Denim Sleeves

Make two sleeves in denim blue. The sleeves are short and slightly tapered, ending above the white gloves.

1. R1: With denim blue, make 18 foundation sc, join to work in the round. 18 sts.
2. R2-R4: Sc around. 18 sts.
3. R5: Sc 7, dec, sc 7, dec. 16 sts.
4. R6-R10: Sc around. 16 sts.
5. R11: BLO sc around for cuff ridge. 16 sts.
6. R12: Sc around. 16 sts.

Insert the white glove into the sleeve opening and sew securely. Stuff the sleeve lightly. Sew each arm to the body at R11-R13 of the torso, angled slightly downward.

Large Yellow Beak

The beak is the main facial feature. It is wide, rounded, and projects forward. Make an upper beak and a smaller lower beak, then sew them together at the base so the beak has a soft smiling curve.

Upper Beak

1. R1: With golden yellow, ch 8. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 6, 3 sc in last ch, sc 5 on other side, inc in last st. 16 sts.
2. R2: Inc, sc 5, inc in next 3 sts, sc 5, inc in next 2 sts. 22 sts.
3. R3: Sc 2, inc, sc 5, repeat sc 2, inc three times, sc 5, repeat sc 2, inc two times. 28 sts.
4. R4-R6: Sc around. 28 sts.
5. R7: Sc 10, dec 4 times, sc 10. 24 sts.
6. R8: Sc around. 24 sts.
7. R9: Sc 8, dec 4 times, sc 8. 20 sts.
8. R10: Sc around. 20 sts.
9. R11: Sc 3, dec, repeat around. 16 sts.

Stuff the beak firmly at the base and lightly toward the tip. Flatten the bottom slightly with your fingers. FO with a long tail.

Lower Beak

1. R1: With golden yellow, ch 6. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 4, 3 sc in last ch, sc 3 on other side, inc in last st. 12 sts.
2. R2: Inc, sc 3, inc in next 3 sts, sc 3, inc in next 2 sts. 18 sts.
3. R3-R4: Sc around. 18 sts.
4. R5: Sc 4, dec, repeat around. 15 sts.

Stuff lightly. Sew the lower beak under the upper beak, leaving the front edge slightly visible. Sew the completed beak to the front of the head between R14 and R22, centered.

Yellow Cheeks

Make two round cheek pads. They sit on both sides of the beak and give the face the puffed, friendly shape in the picture.

1. R1: With golden yellow, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5-R6: Sc around. 24 sts.
6. R7: Sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.

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Stuff lightly so the cheeks stay rounded but not bulky. Sew one cheek to each side of the beak base, from about R16 to R21 of the head.

Large White Eyes, Green Irises, and Black Pupils

The eyes are oversized vertical ovals. Place them high on the face, close together, with the bottom edges touching the upper beak. The green irises sit low and inward, creating a sweet, curious expression.

White Eye Ovals

Make two.

1. R1: With white and 2.00 mm hook, ch 8. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 6, 3 sc in last ch, sc 5 on other side, inc in last st. 16 sts.
2. R2: Inc, sc 5, inc in next 3 sts, sc 5, inc in next 2 sts. 22 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, sc 5, repeat sc 1, inc three times, sc 5, repeat sc 1, inc two times. 28 sts.
4. R4: Sc around. 28 sts.

FO with a long white tail. Pin the eyes vertically on the face and sew flat.

Green Irises

Make two.

1. R1: With green, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.

Sew one iris onto each white eye, slightly lower than center and close to the inner edge.

Black Pupils

Make two.

1. R1: With black, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.

Sew each black pupil centered on each green iris. Add one tiny white embroidery stitch on the upper left of each pupil for a highlight.

Black Eyebrows

Use black embroidery thread or thin black yarn. Stitch one curved eyebrow above each eye. Each eyebrow should be about 1 inch long and shaped like a soft arch. Place them from R10 to R12 of the head, slanting upward at the outside edges.

Red Feather Crest

The crest has several thick red feathers sweeping backward from the top of the head. Make four feathers in different lengths. Stuff them very lightly so they stay curved and rounded.

Long Center Feather

1. R1: With red, 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 10 sts.
3. R3-R12: Sc around. 10 sts.
4. R13: Sc 3, dec, repeat twice. 8 sts.
5. R14-R16: Sc around. 8 sts.
6. R17: Dec around. 4 sts.

FO and close the tip. Bend the feather backward. Optional: insert floral wire before closing.

Side Feathers

Make three.

1. R1: With red, 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 10 sts.
3. R3-R9: Sc around. 10 sts.
4. R10: Sc 3, dec, repeat twice. 8 sts.
5. R11-R12: Sc around. 8 sts.
6. R13: Dec around. 4 sts.

FO and close. Sew the longest feather at the top center of the head, beginning around R2-R4. Sew the three shorter feathers around it, fanning backward and slightly to the sides.

Small Flower on the Head

The picture shows a small layered flower near the crest. Make one mint base flower and one peach center flower, then stack them.

Mint Base Flower

1. With mint, make MR.
2. Ch 2, 2 hdc in ring, ch 2, sl st into ring. Repeat 6 times.
3. Pull ring closed and FO.

Peach Center Flower

1. With peach, make MR.
2. Ch 1, sc, hdc, sc, ch 1, sl st into ring. Repeat 5 times.
3. Pull ring closed and FO.

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Sew the peach flower on top of the mint flower. Sew the layered flower to the right side of the head near the base of the crest.

Striped Garden Shirt Front

The shirt is mostly hidden by the jacket, but the front panel shows cream, sage, rust, and tan horizontal stripes. This piece is sewn over the torso before the jacket.

1. R1: With cream, ch 17. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 16. Ch 1, turn.
2. R2: Sc 16. Change to sage. Ch 1, turn.
3. R3: Sc 16. Change to cream. Ch 1, turn.
4. R4: Sc 16. Change to rust. Ch 1, turn.
5. R5: Sc 16. Change to cream. Ch 1, turn.
6. R6: Sc 16. Change to tan. Ch 1, turn.
7. R7: Sc 16. Change to cream. Ch 1, turn.
8. R8: Sc 16. Change to sage. Ch 1, turn.
9. R9: Sc 16. Change to cream. Ch 1, turn.
10. R10: Sc 16. FO.

Sew the panel to the front of the torso from the neck down to the pants waist. Add a tiny white collar by crocheting ch 18, sc across, and sewing it in a shallow V at the neckline.

Denim Jacket

The denim jacket is worked in flat pieces, then sewn around the doll. Use denim blue and a slightly loose tension so it can sit over the body and sleeves. Add tan embroidery lines to imitate seams.

Back Panel

1. R1: With denim blue, ch 25. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 24. Ch 1, turn.
2. R2-R12: Sc 24. Ch 1, turn.
3. R13: Dec, sc 20, dec. 22 sts. Ch 1, turn.
4. R14: Dec, sc 18, dec. 20 sts. Ch 1, turn.
5. R15-R17: Sc 20. Ch 1, turn.
6. R18: Sc 6, ch 8, skip 8, sc 6. Ch 1, turn.
7. R19: Sc 6, sc 8 across chain, sc 6. 20 sts.
8. R20: Sc 20. FO.

Left Front Panel

1. R1: Ch 13. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 12. Ch 1, turn.
2. R2-R12: Sc 12. Ch 1, turn.
3. R13: Sc 10, dec. 11 sts. Ch 1, turn.
4. R14: Sc 9, dec. 10 sts. Ch 1, turn.
5. R15: Sc 8, dec. 9 sts. Ch 1, turn.
6. R16-R18: Sc 9. FO.

Right Front Panel

1. Work the same as the left front panel, but place decreases at the beginning of R13-R15: dec, sc across.

Jacket Assembly

1. Sew the shoulders of the front panels to the back panel.
2. Sew the side seams from the lower edge upward, leaving armholes open.
3. Place the jacket on the doll and sew the sleeve tops into the armholes.
4. Keep the front open so the striped shirt remains visible.

Jacket Collar

1. With denim blue, join yarn at the right front neckline.
2. Sc evenly around the neckline to the left front neckline, making about 24 sc.
3. Ch 1, turn, sc across. FO.
4. Fold the collar outward and tack down at the front corners.

Jacket Pockets

Make two chest pockets and two lower pockets.

1. Chest pocket: Ch 6, sc 5 for 4 rows. FO. Make two.
2. Lower pocket: Ch 7, sc 6 for 5 rows. FO. Make two.
3. Sew pockets to the jacket fronts.
4. Use tan thread to stitch a small pocket flap line above each pocket.

Buttons and Seams

• Sew three tiny buttons down each front side of the jacket.
• Embroider tan running stitches along the front edges, sleeve cuffs, pocket edges, and hem.
• For crocheted buttons, make 5 sc in MR, sl st to close, and sew flat.

Jacket Patches

The jacket has small cheerful garden-style patches. Add one round patch on the sleeve, one oval patch on the lower front, and one tiny decorative patch on the chest.

Round Sleeve Patch

1. With cream, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: With mint, sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.

Embroider a red dot and yellow dot inside the circle. Sew to one upper sleeve.

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Oval Garden Patch

1. With mint, ch 6. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 4, 3 sc in last ch, sc 3 on other side, inc. 12 sts.
2. R2: With cream, inc, sc 3, inc in next 3 sts, sc 3, inc in next 2 sts. 18 sts.

Add a tiny red flower with embroidery thread and sew to the lower jacket front.

Crossbody Strap

The strap is thin and brown, running from one shoulder across the chest to the opposite hip. It should sit over the jacket and under the beak.

1. With medium brown and 2.00 mm hook, ch 66.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st in each ch across. FO.
3. Sew one end near the left shoulder and the other end near the right hip, adjusting length to fit your doll.

Garden Satchel

The small satchel is mint and tan with a flap, a bird-style patch, and a round button. It hangs at the front hip just like the picture.

Bag Body

1. R1: With mint, ch 13. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 12. Ch 1, turn.
2. R2-R9: Sc 12. Ch 1, turn.
3. R10: BLO sc 12. Ch 1, turn.
4. R11-R15: Sc 12. FO.

Fold the first 9 rows upward to form the pocket. Fold rows 10-15 downward to form the flap. Sew the side seams closed.

Flap Edge

1. Join tan yarn at one side of the flap.
2. Sc evenly around the flap edge, placing 2 sc in each lower corner.
3. FO and weave in ends.

Bag Button

1. With tan, 6 sc in MR. Sl st to first sc. FO.

Sew the button to the lower center of the flap. Stitch the satchel to the lower end of the crossbody strap.

Tiny Bird Patch on Bag

1. With cream, ch 6. Sc 4, 3 sc in last ch, sc 3 on other side, inc. 12 sts.
2. FO and sew to the bag flap.
3. Embroider a tiny red crest, blue wing, yellow beak, and black eye on the cream oval.

Acorn Charm

The acorn charm hangs beside the satchel. It is small, brown, and round with a darker cap.

Acorn Nut

1. R1: With medium brown, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3-R4: Sc around. 12 sts.
4. R5: Sc 2, dec, repeat around. 9 sts.

Stuff lightly. FO.

Acorn Cap

1. R1: With dark brown, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: BLO sc around. 12 sts.

Sew the cap to the nut. Add a ch 6 loop at the top and attach it to the satchel strap.

Blue Beanie with Pom-Pom

The beanie is displayed beside the doll. It is denim blue, rounded, ribbed at the edge, and decorated with a pom-pom and small flowers.

Beanie Body

1. R1: With denim blue, 8 sc in MR. 8 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 16 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
4. R4: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 32 sts.
5. R5: Sc 3, inc, repeat around. 40 sts.
6. R6: Sc 4, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
7. R7: Sc 5, inc, repeat around. 56 sts.
8. R8-R18: Sc around. 56 sts.
9. R19: BLO sc around. 56 sts.
10. R20-R22: Sc around. 56 sts.
11. R23: Reverse sc around or sl st around for a firm edge. FO.

Pom-Pom

1. R1: With denim blue, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4-R5: Sc around. 18 sts.
5. R6: Sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
6. R7: Dec around. 6 sts.

Stuff and sew closed. Sew to the top of the beanie.

Beanie Flowers

Make one pale yellow flower and one pink flower.

1. With flower color, make MR.
2. Ch 2, 2 hdc in ring, ch 2, sl st into ring. Repeat 5 times.
3. Pull ring closed and FO.
4. Add a small contrasting center knot.

Sew flowers to the lower right side of the beanie.

Mini Potted Sprout

The small pot has a brown terracotta texture, dark soil, and two bright green leaves. It sits beside the beanie.

Pot

1. R1: With medium brown, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: BLO sc around. 12 sts.
4. R4: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
5. R5-R7: Sc around. 18 sts.
6. R8: FLO sc around. 18 sts.
7. R9: Sc around. 18 sts.

FO and stuff lightly. The FLO round creates the raised rim.

Soil

1. R1: With dark brown, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.

Sew the soil circle inside the top of the pot.

Sprout

1. With green, ch 7. Sl st in second ch and next 2 ch for the stem.
2. Leaf 1: Ch 5, sc in second ch, hdc, dc, hdc, sl st back into stem.
3. Leaf 2: Ch 5, sc in second ch, hdc, dc, hdc, sl st back into stem.
4. Sl st down remaining stem and FO.

Sew the sprout into the center of the soil.

Mini Watering Can

The watering can is small, gray, and rounded with a handle and spout. Use a tight tension so the shape stays neat.

Can Body

1. R1: With gray, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4-R7: Sc around. 18 sts.
5. R8: Sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
6. R9: BLO sc around. 12 sts.
7. R10: Sc around. 12 sts.

Stuff lightly. FO, leaving the top slightly open like a tiny can.

Spout

1. R1: With gray, 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. R2-R7: Sc around. 5 sts.

Do not stuff. Sew one end to the side of the can, angled upward.

Handle

1. With gray, ch 16.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st in each ch across. FO.

Sew one end of the handle near the top side of the can and the other end near the lower side, forming a curved handle.

Facial Placement Guide

• Place the beak first, centered on the lower front of the head.
• Place the cheeks on either side of the beak, touching the beak base.
• Place the white eyes above the beak, close together, with the lower edges slightly overlapping the beak line.
• Place green irises low and inward on the white eyes.
• Place black pupils centered on the green irises.
• Embroider eyebrows above the eyes with a soft upward curve.
• Sew crest feathers to the top of the head, sweeping backward.

Body and Outfit Placement Guide

• Sew the head to the red neck with the face pointing slightly upward.
• Attach arms under the shoulder area before closing the jacket completely.
• Sew the striped shirt panel to the front center of the torso.
• Dress the doll with the denim jacket and keep the jacket open.
• Sew the crossbody strap from shoulder to opposite hip.
• Attach the satchel over the lower front of the jacket and pants.
• Place sandals on the feet after the legs are attached.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Pin every major piece before sewing. Check the face from the front and side. The beak should project forward, the cheeks should be round and balanced, and the eyes should sit high and close together.

Sew with small, tight stitches using matching yarn tails. Hide knots inside the body when possible. Add tan denim seam lines, pocket stitches, button dots, and small patch embroidery after the jacket is already on the doll.

For the final expression, add tiny black mouth stitches at the corners of the lower beak. Add one or two white highlight stitches to each eye. Brush the stuffing into shape by gently rolling the head between your palms.

Care Notes

• Spot clean with cool water and mild soap.
• Do not soak if you used wooden buttons, wire, or metal rings.
• Press gently in a towel to remove moisture.
• Air dry flat away from direct sunlight.
• Keep the small accessories away from pets and very young children.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Head is firmly stuffed and smoothly shaped.
• Beak is centered and slightly curved downward at the front.
• Cheeks are even on both sides.
• Eyes are large, vertical, and close together.
• Crest feathers sweep backward from the top of the head.
• Jacket remains open so the striped shirt is visible.
• Satchel sits diagonally across the body.
• Sandals have straps, soles, and tiny flowers.
• Beanie has a pom-pom and flower decorations.
• Pot, sprout, and watering can are finished for display.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Store the doll upright or lying flat in a dry place. Avoid crushing the crest feathers, beak, and bag strap. If the beanie or accessories lose shape, reshape them gently with your fingers and let them rest flat overnight.

For long-term display, keep the piece away from strong sunlight to protect the red, blue, yellow, and green yarn colors. Dust lightly with a soft brush. If needed, use a barely damp cloth on the denim jacket and pants, then air dry fully.

When packing the doll, place tissue paper around the beak, crest, and feet. Store the tiny pot, watering can, and beanie in a small labeled pouch so the complete garden outfit set stays together.