Knitting Tutorial: Tabby Kitten in Sunflower Romper – Free Knitting Pattern.

This sweet knitted tabby kitten wears a pale yellow sunflower romper with green ribbed cuffs, a leafy vine on the front, sunflower side accents, green sandals, a sunflower crossbody bag, and a pink “MILK” pacifier. The full scene also includes a straw garden hat with a tiny bee, a small watering can, a blue garden button, and a tiny flower stem for display.

 

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Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US knitting terms and is designed as a small knitted toy worked mostly in the round. The kitten has a large rounded head, compact body, short legs, tapered arms, pointed ears, and a curved striped tail. The face is detailed with safety eyes, embroidered tabby markings, whiskers, and a soft pink pacifier.

• Finished height: About 9 inches from feet to ear tips when worked at the listed gauge.
• Skill level: Confident beginner to intermediate.
• Main construction: Small pieces knitted in the round, stuffed, shaped, then sewn together.
• Gauge: 7 stitches and 10 rounds = 1 inch in stockinette on smaller needles.
• Needle size: US 2, 2.75 mm DPNs or magic loop circular needle.
• Optional larger needle: US 3, 3.25 mm for the hat brim only.

Materials

• Sport weight or light DK yarn in warm tabby brown, about 55 yd.
• Dark brown or black yarn for stripes, tail tip, paw lines, and embroidery, about 18 yd.
• Golden yellow yarn for romper and sunflower petals, about 45 yd.
• Pale yellow yarn for romper highlights and large sunflower petals, about 25 yd.
• Olive green yarn for cuffs, straps, vines, leaves, sandals, and flower stems, about 28 yd.
• Dark chocolate brown yarn for sunflower centers and romper chest triangle, about 12 yd.
• Light pink yarn for pacifier and nose, about 10 yd.
• Tan yarn for straw hat and watering can, about 28 yd.
• Small amount of white yarn for bee wings and eye shine embroidery.
• Small amount of light blue yarn for the tiny blue garden button.
• Two 12 mm glossy black safety eyes.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Tapestry needle, stitch markers, pins, scissors.
• Optional thin clear nylon thread for whiskers, or white embroidery floss.

Abbreviations

• CO: Cast on.
• BO: Bind off.
• K: Knit.
• P: Purl.
• Kfb: Knit into front and back of the same stitch.
• K2tog: Knit 2 stitches together.
• SSK: Slip, slip, knit.
• Sts: Stitches.
• Rnd: Round.
• RS: Right side.
• WS: Wrong side.
• I-cord: Knit a narrow cord by sliding stitches back to the working end.
• Stockinette in the round: Knit every round.
• Garter flat: Knit every row.

Important Knitting Notes

Use a firm gauge so stuffing does not show through. The pictured toy has smooth stockinette fabric with visible vertical knit columns. Stuff each piece firmly but not so tightly that the stitches stretch open.

When changing colors for tabby stripes, twist the yarns on the inside to avoid gaps. Stripes do not need to be perfectly identical on both sides, but they should sit in the same general areas: forehead, cheeks, arms, legs, and tail.

• Head shape: Large and round, slightly wider at the cheeks than at the crown.
• Body shape: Small pear-shaped torso hidden inside the romper.
• Legs: Short and straight with rounded feet showing brown tabby toes below the romper cuffs.
• Arms: Slim, tapered, and angled slightly downward.
• Romper: Pale yellow body with olive cuffs, shoulder straps, sunflower petals around the chest, and side flowers.
• Expression: Big glossy eyes, soft pink nose, embroidered lashes, whiskers, and a pink pacifier labeled “MILK.”

Body and Romper Base

The body is knitted in golden yellow first, so the romper looks built into the doll. The upper chest includes a dark brown triangular bib and olive green neckline, matching the image.

Body

1. With golden yellow yarn, CO 8 sts and divide evenly on DPNs.
2. Rnd 1: Kfb in each st around. 16 sts.
3. Rnd 2: K all sts.
4. Rnd 3: K1, kfb around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 4: K all sts.
6. Rnd 5: K2, kfb around. 32 sts.
7. Rnds 6-14: K all sts for the rounded lower romper.
8. Rnd 15: K6, k2tog, repeat around. 28 sts.
9. Rnd 16: K all sts.
10. Rnd 17: K5, k2tog, repeat around. 24 sts.
11. Change to dark chocolate brown for the chest bib. Rnd 18: K all sts.
12. Rnd 19: K4 dark brown, K4 golden yellow, K8 dark brown, K4 golden yellow, K4 dark brown.
13. Rnd 20: K5 dark brown, K2 golden yellow, K10 dark brown, K2 golden yellow, K5 dark brown.
14. Rnd 21: K all dark brown.
15. Change to olive green. Rnds 22-24: K1, P1 rib around.
16. BO loosely in rib. Leave a long tail for sewing to the head.

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Stuff the body firmly, keeping the lower part round and the top narrower. The brown bib should face front. The olive ribbing forms the soft green neckline seen under the kitten’s head.

Legs and Feet

Make two legs. Each leg begins with a rounded tabby foot, changes to brown leg fur, then finishes with an olive cuff and yellow romper leg opening. The foot should point slightly forward.

First Leg

1. With tabby brown yarn, CO 8 sts.
2. Rnd 1: Kfb in each st around. 16 sts.
3. Rnd 2: K all sts.
4. Rnd 3: K3, kfb around. 20 sts.
5. Rnds 4-6: K all sts.
6. Rnd 7: K4, k2tog, K8, ssk, K4. 18 sts.
7. Rnd 8: K all sts.
8. Rnd 9: K3, k2tog, K8, ssk, K3. 16 sts.
9. Rnds 10-13: K all sts in tabby brown.
10. Work a dark stripe: Rnd 14 with dark brown, K all sts.
11. Change back to tabby brown. Rnds 15-16: K all sts.
12. Change to olive green. Rnds 17-19: K1, P1 rib around.
13. Change to golden yellow. Rnds 20-23: K all sts.
14. Place sts on waste yarn and make the second leg the same way.

Join Legs

1. Place both legs on needles with feet facing forward. Knit 16 sts of first leg, CO 2 center sts, knit 16 sts of second leg, CO 2 back center sts. 36 sts.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts in golden yellow.
3. Rnd 2: K all sts, decreasing 2 sts evenly at the sides. 34 sts.
4. Rnd 3: K all sts.
5. Rnd 4: K all sts, decreasing 2 sts evenly. 32 sts.
6. Continue from Body Rnd 6 if you prefer a seamless body, or sew this joined lower section to the separately knitted body.

For the cleanest beginner-friendly result, knit the body separately as written above and sew it centered over the joined legs. This gives a sturdy standing shape and lets the romper sit neatly.

Head

The head is large and rounded with a slightly flattened lower face. Work it in tabby brown, adding dark vertical forehead stripes as embroidery after knitting. Place the safety eyes before closing the head.

1. With tabby brown yarn, CO 8 sts and divide evenly.
2. Rnd 1: Kfb in each st around. 16 sts.
3. Rnd 2: K all sts.
4. Rnd 3: K1, kfb around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 4: K all sts.
6. Rnd 5: K2, kfb around. 32 sts.
7. Rnd 6: K all sts.
8. Rnd 7: K3, kfb around. 40 sts.
9. Rnd 8: K all sts.
10. Rnd 9: K4, kfb around. 48 sts.
11. Rnds 10-22: K all sts.
12. Rnd 23: K6, k2tog around. 42 sts.
13. Rnd 24: K all sts.
14. Rnd 25: K5, k2tog around. 36 sts.
15. Place safety eyes between Rnds 15 and 16, 9 sts apart. The eyes should sit wide and slightly low on the face.
16. Rnd 26: K4, k2tog around. 30 sts.
17. Begin stuffing. Shape cheeks gently under the eyes.
18. Rnd 27: K3, k2tog around. 24 sts.
19. Rnd 28: K2, k2tog around. 18 sts.
20. Rnd 29: K1, k2tog around. 12 sts.
21. Rnd 30: K2tog around. 6 sts.
22. Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull closed, and weave in securely.

Muzzle Pad and Nose

The muzzle is subtle because the pacifier covers most of the lower face. A small pale pink nose sits just above the pacifier, centered between the eyes.

1. With light pink yarn, CO 6 sts flat.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: P all sts.
4. Row 3: Kfb, K4, kfb. 8 sts.
5. Row 4: P all sts.
6. Row 5: K all sts.
7. Row 6: P all sts.
8. Row 7: K2tog, K4, ssk. 6 sts.
9. BO, leaving a long tail.
10. Sew this small oval under the eyes if you want extra muzzle dimension, or skip it and embroider only the nose.
11. For the nose, embroider a tiny horizontal triangle with 5 satin stitches in light pink, placed 2 rounds above the pacifier.

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Ears

Make two pointed ears. Each ear has tabby brown outside, warm tan inner ear, and a thin dark outline. Sew ears high on the head, angled outward like the photo.

Outer Ear, Make 2

1. With tabby brown yarn, CO 18 sts flat.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: P all sts.
4. Row 3: K all sts.
5. Row 4: P all sts.
6. Row 5: K2tog, K14, ssk. 16 sts.
7. Row 6: P all sts.
8. Row 7: K2tog, K12, ssk. 14 sts.
9. Row 8: P all sts.
10. Row 9: K2tog, K10, ssk. 12 sts.
11. Row 10: P all sts.
12. Row 11: K2tog, K8, ssk. 10 sts.
13. Row 12: P all sts.
14. Row 13: K2tog, K6, ssk. 8 sts.
15. Row 14: P all sts.
16. Row 15: K2tog, K4, ssk. 6 sts.
17. Row 16: P all sts.
18. Row 17: K2tog, K2, ssk. 4 sts.
19. Row 18: P all sts.
20. Row 19: K2tog twice. 2 sts.
21. Row 20: P2tog. 1 st. Fasten off.

Inner Ear, Make 2

1. With tan yarn, CO 14 sts flat.
2. Rows 1-4: Work in stockinette.
3. Row 5: K2tog, K10, ssk. 12 sts.
4. Row 6: P all sts.
5. Row 7: K2tog, K8, ssk. 10 sts.
6. Row 8: P all sts.
7. Row 9: K2tog, K6, ssk. 8 sts.
8. Row 10: P all sts.
9. Row 11: K2tog, K4, ssk. 6 sts.
10. Row 12: P all sts.
11. Row 13: K2tog, K2, ssk. 4 sts.
12. Row 14: P all sts.
13. Row 15: K2tog twice. 2 sts.
14. Row 16: P2tog. 1 st. Fasten off.

Sew one inner ear onto each outer ear. Use dark brown yarn to whipstitch around the edge. Pin ears between Rnds 7 and 15 of the head, with inner tips tilted forward. Sew firmly.

Arms

Make two arms in tabby brown. They are slim, softly rounded, and show dark stripes near the wrist and upper arm.

1. With tabby brown yarn, CO 8 sts.
2. Rnd 1: Kfb in each st around. 16 sts.
3. Rnds 2-4: K all sts.
4. Rnd 5: K2, k2tog around. 12 sts.
5. Rnds 6-8: K all sts in tabby brown.
6. Rnd 9: Change to dark brown and K all sts.
7. Rnd 10: Change to tabby brown and K all sts.
8. Rnds 11-14: K all sts.
9. Rnd 15: Work a second dark stripe, K all sts in dark brown.
10. Rnds 16-19: K all sts in tabby brown.
11. Lightly stuff the paw and lower arm only.
12. Rnd 20: K2tog around. 6 sts.
13. Cut yarn, thread through sts, pull closed.

Embroider three short dark paw lines on each hand. Sew arms to the sides of the upper body just under the green neckline. Angle them downward, with paws resting beside the romper.

Tail

The tail is thick, curved, striped, and dark at the tip. It sits behind the left side of the body and curves outward like the image.

1. With dark brown yarn, CO 8 sts.
2. Rnd 1: Kfb in each st around. 16 sts.
3. Rnds 2-5: K all sts in dark brown for the black-looking tail tip.
4. Change to tabby brown. Rnds 6-8: K all sts.
5. Change to dark brown. Rnd 9: K all sts.
6. Change to tabby brown. Rnds 10-13: K all sts.
7. Change to dark brown. Rnd 14: K all sts.
8. Change to tabby brown. Rnds 15-18: K all sts.
9. Change to dark brown. Rnd 19: K all sts.
10. Change to tabby brown. Rnds 20-24: K all sts.
11. Stuff lightly as you work. Do not overstuff, because the tail must bend.
12. Rnd 25: K2tog around. 8 sts.
13. Cut yarn, thread through sts, pull closed.

To curve the tail, sew a few hidden tacking stitches along one side, shortening that edge. Attach the base to the back left of the romper, about 1 inch above the feet.

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Tabby Face and Body Stripes

The tabby markings are essential to matching the picture. Use dark brown yarn and a tapestry needle. Keep stitches smooth and slightly sunk into the knitted fabric.

• Forehead center stripe: Embroider one long vertical stripe from between the ears down to the upper forehead, about 8 rounds long.
• Forehead side stripes: Add two shorter dark stripes on each side of the center stripe, each 5 to 6 rounds long.
• Cheek stripes: Add three short angled stripes on each cheek, slanting outward from the eye area.
• Eye accents: Embroider dark curved lines extending outward from each eye to create the soft lash shape.
• Leg stripes: Add one dark stripe around each exposed lower leg if the knitted stripe is not visible enough.
• Arm stripes: Reinforce the dark knitted stripes with small duplicate stitches where needed.

Sunflower Romper Details

The base romper is already knitted as part of the body. Now add the shaped decorative features: shoulder straps, center vine, leaves, chest sunflower petals, side flowers, and green cuffs.

Shoulder Straps, Make 2

1. With olive green yarn, CO 4 sts.
2. Work I-cord for 4 inches.
3. BO and leave a sewing tail.
4. Sew one strap from the front left neckline over the shoulder to the back right side.
5. Sew the second strap from the front right neckline over the shoulder to the back left side if desired, or keep one visible diagonal strap like the photo.

The most visible strap in the picture crosses diagonally from the kitten’s left shoulder down to the sunflower bag on the right hip. Keep this strap slightly raised instead of sewing it completely flat.

Center Vine

1. With olive green yarn, CO 3 sts.
2. Work I-cord for 3.5 inches.
3. BO and leave a long tail.
4. Sew the vine vertically down the front center of the yellow romper, starting below the brown bib and ending above the leg split.

Leaves, Make 4

1. With olive green yarn, CO 3 sts flat.
2. Row 1: Kfb, K1, kfb. 5 sts.
3. Row 2: P all sts.
4. Row 3: Kfb, K3, kfb. 7 sts.
5. Row 4: P all sts.
6. Row 5: K all sts.
7. Row 6: P all sts.
8. Row 7: K2tog, K3, ssk. 5 sts.
9. Row 8: P all sts.
10. Row 9: K2tog, K1, ssk. 3 sts.
11. Row 10: P all sts.
12. Row 11: Slip 1, k2tog, pass slipped st over. 1 st.
13. Fasten off and weave in the tip.

Sew two leaves on the center vine and two leaves on the side vine near the bag. Shape each leaf with the point facing outward, just like the knitted leaves visible on the romper front.

Chest Sunflower Petals

The neckline has a row of sunflower petals under the dark brown bib. Make 9 small petals and sew them in a semicircle across the upper yellow romper.

1. With golden yellow yarn, CO 4 sts flat.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: P all sts.
4. Row 3: Kfb, K2, kfb. 6 sts.
5. Row 4: P all sts.
6. Row 5: K all sts.
7. Row 6: P all sts.
8. Row 7: K2tog, K2, ssk. 4 sts.
9. Row 8: P all sts.
10. Row 9: K2tog twice. 2 sts.
11. Row 10: P2tog. 1 st. Fasten off.

Sew the petals with their bases tucked just below the green neckline and brown bib. Let the tips fan downward over the yellow romper.

Side Sunflower Appliques, Make 2

1. For each center, with dark brown yarn, CO 8 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: Kfb in each st around. 16 sts.
3. Rnd 2: K all sts.
4. Rnd 3: K2tog around. 8 sts.
5. Cut yarn and close into a small padded circle.
6. Make 8 small golden petals using the chest petal instructions, but CO 3 sts instead of 4.
7. Sew petals around the brown center.

Place one sunflower applique on the kitten’s lower left romper side and one partly visible on the lower right side, matching the photo’s sunflower accents near the hips.

Sunflower Crossbody Bag

The sunflower bag is round, bright, and hangs at the kitten’s right hip. It has a dark center, pale yellow petals, and a green strap crossing the chest.

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Bag Center

1. With dark chocolate brown yarn, CO 8 sts and join.
2. Rnd 1: Kfb around. 16 sts.
3. Rnd 2: K1, kfb around. 24 sts.
4. Rnd 3: K all sts.
5. Rnd 4: K2, k2tog around. 18 sts.
6. Rnd 5: K1, k2tog around. 12 sts.
7. Add a tiny pinch of stuffing.
8. Rnd 6: K2tog around. 6 sts.
9. Close firmly.

Bag Petals

1. Make 14 pale yellow petals.
2. CO 4 sts flat.
3. Row 1: K all sts.
4. Row 2: P all sts.
5. Row 3: Kfb, K2, kfb. 6 sts.
6. Rows 4-5: Work stockinette.
7. Row 6: P all sts.
8. Row 7: K2tog, K2, ssk. 4 sts.
9. Row 8: P all sts.
10. Row 9: K2tog twice. 2 sts.
11. Row 10: P2tog. 1 st. Fasten off.

Sew petals around the center in a full circle. Slightly overlap the bases. For extra depth, sew 7 petals behind and 7 petals in front.

Bag Strap

1. With olive green yarn, CO 3 sts.
2. Work I-cord for 7.5 inches.
3. BO and sew one end to the top left of the sunflower bag.
4. Pass the strap across the kitten’s chest from left shoulder to right hip.
5. Sew the second end to the top right of the bag.

Green Sandals and Foot Flowers

The kitten wears green sandals with yellow soles and tiny yellow flowers on top. Make two sandal soles and two straps.

Soles, Make 2

1. With golden yellow yarn, CO 8 sts flat.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: Kfb, K6, kfb. 10 sts.
4. Rows 3-8: K all sts.
5. Row 9: K2tog, K6, ssk. 8 sts.
6. BO.
7. Sew one sole under each foot, allowing the yellow edge to show around the toes.

Green Straps, Make 2

1. With olive green yarn, CO 3 sts.
2. Work I-cord for 1.6 inches.
3. BO.
4. Sew across the top of each foot, leaving the tabby toes visible.

Toe Flowers, Make 2

1. With dark brown yarn, make a tiny center by CO 4 sts, kfb around, then close.
2. With yellow yarn, embroider 5 lazy-daisy petals around the center.
3. Sew one flower to each green sandal strap.

Pink “MILK” Pacifier

The pacifier is a key detail. It is soft pink, heart-like in shape, rounded, and covers the lower face. The word “MILK” is embroidered in dark brown across the front.

Pacifier Shield

1. With light pink yarn, CO 8 sts flat.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: P all sts.
4. Row 3: Kfb, K6, kfb. 10 sts.
5. Row 4: P all sts.
6. Row 5: Kfb, K8, kfb. 12 sts.
7. Row 6: P all sts.
8. Rows 7-10: Work stockinette.
9. Row 11: K2tog, K8, ssk. 10 sts.
10. Row 12: P all sts.
11. Row 13: K2tog, K6, ssk. 8 sts.
12. Row 14: P all sts.
13. BO loosely.

Run a gathering thread around the edge and pull gently to create a puffy oval. Stuff with a very small amount of fiberfill. Sew the shield under the nose.

Pacifier Ring

1. With light pink yarn, CO 3 sts.
2. Work I-cord for 2.8 inches.
3. Shape into a small oval ring and sew the ends together.
4. Sew the ring to the lower front of the shield.
5. Using dark brown embroidery floss, stitch “MILK” across the pacifier front with simple straight stitches.

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Whiskers and Eye Highlights

• Cut six pieces of white embroidery floss or nylon thread, each 3.5 inches long.
• Thread three whiskers through each cheek, just below the eyes and above the pacifier.
• Tie carefully inside the head if still accessible, or secure with a tiny hidden stitch and fabric-safe glue if needed.
• Trim whiskers evenly so they fan outward.
• Add one small white stitch near the upper side of each black eye for a glossy highlight.

Straw Garden Hat with Bee

The flat straw hat sits beside the kitten in the photo. It has a wide brim, raised crown, and a tiny bee on the brim.

Hat Crown

1. With tan yarn, CO 8 sts and join.
2. Rnd 1: Kfb around. 16 sts.
3. Rnd 2: K1, kfb around. 24 sts.
4. Rnd 3: K2, kfb around. 32 sts.
5. Rnds 4-9: K all sts.
6. Rnd 10: P all sts to create a brim fold line.

Hat Brim

1. Rnd 11: K3, kfb around. 40 sts.
2. Rnd 12: K all sts.
3. Rnd 13: K4, kfb around. 48 sts.
4. Rnd 14: K all sts.
5. Rnd 15: K5, kfb around. 56 sts.
6. Rnds 16-18: K all sts.
7. Rnd 19: P all sts for a textured outer ridge.
8. BO loosely.

Flatten the brim with light steam, keeping the crown raised. Embroider circular tan lines around the brim to imitate the knitted straw texture.

Tiny Bee

1. With yellow yarn, CO 6 sts and knit 3 rounds.
2. Change to dark brown and knit 1 round.
3. Change to yellow and knit 1 round.
4. K2tog around and close.
5. With white yarn, CO 3 sts, knit 2 rows, BO. Make two wings.
6. Sew wings to the bee and attach the bee to the hat brim.

Small Watering Can

The tiny watering can is knitted in tan yarn and sits as a garden prop. It has a rounded body, handle, open top, and short spout.

Can Body

1. With tan yarn, CO 8 sts and join.
2. Rnd 1: Kfb around. 16 sts.
3. Rnd 2: K1, kfb around. 24 sts.
4. Rnds 3-8: K all sts.
5. Rnd 9: K2, k2tog around. 18 sts.
6. Rnd 10: P all sts for the rim.
7. BO loosely. Stuff lightly only in the lower half so the top remains slightly open.

Handle and Spout

1. For the handle, with tan yarn CO 3 sts and work I-cord for 2 inches. Sew in a loop to one side.
2. For the spout, CO 5 sts and knit in the round for 1 inch.
3. K2tog twice, K1. 3 sts.
4. Knit 1 round, then close.
5. Sew the spout to the opposite side of the can, angled upward.
6. Embroider one tiny yellow flower on the can body.

Blue Garden Button

The small blue circle near the watering can can be used as a decorative garden button, spool, or tiny flower accent.

1. With light blue yarn, CO 6 sts and join.
2. Rnd 1: Kfb around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 2: K all sts.
4. Rnd 3: K2tog around. 6 sts.
5. Close tightly into a small disk.
6. Use dark thread to embroider two tiny center dots.

Tiny Flower Stem Prop

The separate flower stem has a green stem, two leaves, and a small yellow flower with a brown center.

1. For the stem, with olive green yarn CO 3 sts and work I-cord for 3 inches.
2. Make two small leaves using the leaf pattern, but CO 2 sts and increase to only 5 sts.
3. Sew leaves to the stem, one on each side.
4. For the flower center, with dark brown yarn CO 5 sts, kfb around, then close into a small disk.
5. Make 6 yellow petals by CO 3 sts, working 2 rows stockinette, then decreasing to 1 st.
6. Sew petals around the center and attach to the top of the stem.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

1. Sew the head securely to the green ribbed neckline, keeping the face centered over the brown bib.
2. Sew ears to the top sides of the head and curve them slightly forward.
3. Sew arms to the upper body at a gentle downward angle.
4. Sew the tail to the back left side and curve it outward.
5. Add forehead stripes, cheek stripes, paw lines, and leg markings with dark yarn.
6. Sew the pacifier under the nose and embroider “MILK” clearly across the front.
7. Attach the sunflower bag strap diagonally across the body and position the bag on the right hip.
8. Sew sandals, toe flowers, vine leaves, chest petals, and side sunflower appliques in place.

Care Notes

• Spot clean gently with cool water and mild soap.
• Do not machine wash if using safety eyes, glued whiskers, or delicate appliques.
• Let the toy air dry flat on a towel.
• Reshape ears, hat brim, petals, and leaves while damp.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Both eyes are level and secure.
• The pacifier sits centered under the nose.
• Forehead stripes are balanced and visible.
• The romper has green cuffs, chest petals, side sunflowers, and center vine leaves.
• The sunflower bag hangs at the right hip with a diagonal green strap.
• The tail is striped, curved, and attached firmly.
• The hat, bee, watering can, blue button, and flower stem are completed for the full display scene.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Store the kitten in a dry place away from direct sunlight to protect the warm browns, yellows, and greens from fading. Keep the sunflower petals flat and avoid stacking heavy objects on the toy.

For long-term display, place the kitten upright with the tail supported and the hat stored flat. Brush away dust with a soft dry cloth. If the pacifier or bag shifts, secure it again with small hidden stitches instead of pulling the yarn tightly.