Crochet Tutorial: Garden Mouse in Floral Cardigan and Summer Sandals – Free Crochet Pattern.

This cheerful garden mouse crochet doll features a round yellow head, oversized circular ears, a red bow, a soft floral cardigan, cream summer shorts, long yellow legs, strappy garden sandals, and a matching shoulder bag. The scene also includes a tiny straw hat, a tea tray with cups, and a small basket filled with green leaves.

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Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US crochet terminology. The main doll is worked mostly in continuous rounds, while the cardigan, bow, sandals, hat brim, and small accessories use a mix of rounds and rows. Use a stitch marker at the beginning of every round.

The finished doll is designed to look like the image: a bright yellow garden mouse with a large round face, very wide flat ears, sleepy eyebrow embroidery, white oval eyes, black safety eyes, a pink muzzle, thin whiskers, a red bow, cream shorts, mint green floral cardigan, and matching sandals.

Finished Size

• Doll height: about 12 inches tall from sandals to top of bow.
• Head width with ears: about 9 inches across.
• Hat diameter: about 4 inches.
• Bag height: about 2.75 inches.
• Tea tray width: about 3.5 inches.

Skill Level

Intermediate beginner. The stitches are simple, but there are many small decorative pieces. The most important part is keeping the stitches tight and assembling each detail symmetrically.

Materials

• Sport weight or light DK cotton yarn in golden yellow for the mouse body.
• Cream cotton yarn for shorts, cardigan lace sections, hat, cup rims, and bag stripe.
• Mint green cotton yarn for cardigan trim, sleeve stripes, sandals, bag, and hat band.
• Red cotton yarn for the large bow.
• Pink cotton yarn for muzzle, roses, sandal flowers, and hat flowers.
• White cotton yarn for eyes, tiny flowers, and bag flower.
• Small amounts of brown, black, light gray, green, pale purple, and red embroidery yarn.
• 2.25 mm crochet hook for the doll and tight amigurumi pieces.
• 2.00 mm crochet hook for flowers, bow details, and facial parts.
• 8 mm black safety eyes or black glass beads.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Yarn needle.
• Stitch markers.
• Small buttons, 3 pieces, about 7 mm wide, for the cardigan.
• Thin blush pink thread, embroidery floss, or waxed cord for whiskers.
• Optional pipe cleaners or craft wire for the bag strap, if you want it shaped.

Gauge

Gauge is not critical, but it must be tight enough so stuffing does not show. For the main amigurumi pieces, 6 sc rounds should measure about 1 inch tall, and 6 sc stitches should measure about 1 inch wide.

For the flat ears and accessories, keep the same hook tension. The image shows firm, even crochet stitches with no gaps, a softly rounded body, and flat spiral ears with a neat raised edge.

Abbreviations

• MR: magic ring
• ch: chain
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• tr: treble crochet
• inc: increase, 2 stitches in the same stitch
• dec: invisible single crochet decrease
• BLO: back loops only
• FLO: front loops only
• st: stitch
• sts: stitches
• rnd: round
• rep: repeat
• FO: fasten off

Important Construction Notes

• Work the head, body, legs, arms, muzzle, and bag in continuous rounds unless told otherwise.
• The ears are worked as flat circles, then edged to create a raised rounded border.
• The cardigan is worked separately and fitted around the body after the arms are attached.
• The shorts are crocheted directly onto the lower body to create the clean cream waistband and two short legs.
• The sandals are built onto the feet using soles, toe straps, ankle straps, and tiny rose appliques.
• The hat, tea tray, and basket are separate decorative props matching the garden picnic theme in the image.

Main Doll Head

Use golden yellow yarn and the 2.25 mm hook. Stuff firmly as you work. The head is a large round sphere, slightly wider than the body, with the face centered below the bow.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, rep around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc, rep around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: sc 3, inc, rep around. 30 sts.
6. Rnd 6: sc 4, inc, rep around. 36 sts.
7. Rnd 7: sc 5, inc, rep around. 42 sts.
8. Rnd 8: sc 6, inc, rep around. 48 sts.
9. Rnd 9: sc 7, inc, rep around. 54 sts.
10. Rnd 10: sc 8, inc, rep around. 60 sts.
11. Rnd 11: sc 9, inc, rep around. 66 sts.
12. Rnd 12: sc 10, inc, rep around. 72 sts.
13. Rnds 13-24: sc in each st around. 72 sts.
14. Rnd 25: sc 10, dec, rep around. 66 sts.
15. Rnd 26: sc 9, dec, rep around. 60 sts.
16. Rnd 27: sc 8, dec, rep around. 54 sts.
17. Rnd 28: sc 7, dec, rep around. 48 sts.
18. Rnd 29: sc 6, dec, rep around. 42 sts.
19. Rnd 30: sc 5, dec, rep around. 36 sts.
20. Rnd 31: sc 4, dec, rep around. 30 sts.

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Add more stuffing. Shape the face into a smooth ball. Do not close the head yet if you want to sew the neck from inside. Leave a long tail for attaching to the body later.

Large Round Mouse Ears

Make 2 large ears in golden yellow. These ears are almost flat circles with a visible spiral texture and a thick outer edge. They should be wide and placed high on both sides of the head.

Flat Ear Circle

1. Rnd 1: 8 sc in MR. 8 sts.
2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. 16 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, rep around. 24 sts.
4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc, rep around. 32 sts.
5. Rnd 5: sc 3, inc, rep around. 40 sts.
6. Rnd 6: sc 4, inc, rep around. 48 sts.
7. Rnd 7: sc 5, inc, rep around. 56 sts.
8. Rnd 8: sc 6, inc, rep around. 64 sts.
9. Rnd 9: sc 7, inc, rep around. 72 sts.
10. Rnd 10: sc 8, inc, rep around. 80 sts.
11. Rnd 11: sc 9, inc, rep around. 88 sts.
12. Rnd 12: sc 10, inc, rep around. 96 sts.
13. Rnd 13: sc in each st around. 96 sts.

Raised Ear Edge

1. Rnd 14: BLO sc in each st around. 96 sts.
2. Rnd 15: sc in each st around. 96 sts.
3. Rnd 16: sl st in each st around to create a firm rounded rim. FO and leave a long sewing tail.

Do not stuff the ears. Press them flat with your fingers. The rim should curve slightly forward, giving the ears the same shallow dish shape seen in the image.

Decorations for the Ears

The left ear has small flowers near the lower outer edge. The right ear has a tiny red ladybug and a small trail of white and blue blossoms. Sew these decorations after both ears are attached to the head.

Small White Daisy

Make 2 daisies in white with a yellow or cream center.

1. Center: With yellow or cream, make 6 sc in MR. Sl st to first sc and FO.
2. Petals: Join white in any st. Ch 3, sl st in second ch from hook, sc in next ch, sl st into same center st.
3. Repeat one petal in each of the remaining 5 center stitches. FO.

Tiny Pink Flower

Make 3 tiny flowers in pink, rose, or pale purple.

1. Rnd 1: 5 sc in MR.
2. Rnd 2: In each st, work sl st, ch 2, sl st. Repeat around. FO.

Green Leaf Pair

Make 3 leaf pairs in green.

1. Ch 5.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st 1, sc 1, hdc 1, 3 sc in last ch.
3. Work along opposite side of chain: hdc 1, sc 1, sl st 1. FO.

Tiny Ladybug

Use red yarn and the 2.00 mm hook.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc in each st around. 12 sts.
4. Rnd 4: sc 1, dec, rep around. 8 sts. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Embroider a black center line from top to bottom. Add 3 tiny black dots on each side. Add a black head with 3 small satin stitches at one end.

Body

The body is shorter and narrower than the head. Use golden yellow yarn. The cardigan covers most of the torso, but a small yellow shirt area shows at the front center.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, rep around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc, rep around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: sc 3, inc, rep around. 30 sts.
6. Rnd 6: sc 4, inc, rep around. 36 sts.
7. Rnds 7-12: sc in each st around. 36 sts.
8. Rnd 13: sc 10, dec, sc 16, dec, sc 6. 34 sts.
9. Rnd 14: sc in each st around. 34 sts.
10. Rnd 15: sc 9, dec, sc 15, dec, sc 6. 32 sts.
11. Rnd 16: sc in each st around. 32 sts.
12. Rnd 17: sc 6, dec, rep around. 28 sts.
13. Rnd 18: sc 5, dec, rep around. 24 sts.
14. Rnd 19: sc 4, dec, rep around. 20 sts.
15. Rnd 20: sc in each st around. 20 sts. FO and leave a long tail.

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Stuff the body firmly, but keep it slightly oval. The widest part should sit at the lower torso, while the top narrows into a short neck area for the head.

Legs

Make 2 yellow legs. The legs are long and slim, visible between the cream shorts and the sandals. Start at the foot and work upward.

Foot and Lower Leg

1. Rnd 1: Ch 7. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch. Work on opposite side: sc 4, inc. 14 sts.
2. Rnd 2: inc, sc 4, inc in next 3 sts, sc 4, inc in next 2 sts. 20 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc in each st around. 20 sts.
4. Rnd 4: sc 6, dec 4 times, sc 6. 16 sts.
5. Rnd 5: sc 4, dec 4 times, sc 4. 12 sts.
6. Rnd 6: sc in each st around. 12 sts.
7. Rnds 7-24: sc in each st around. 12 sts.

Stuff the foot firmly. Stuff the leg lightly as you go so the long shape stays slim. Do not overstuff, or the legs will become bulky under the shorts.

Leg Top

1. Rnd 25: sc 2, dec, rep around. 9 sts.
2. Rnd 26: sc in each st around. 9 sts.
3. FO the first leg. Do not FO the second leg if you want to join both legs into the shorts base.

Joining the Legs

Hold both legs side by side with toes facing forward. Use cream yarn for the shorts base. The cream begins at the upper thigh, matching the image where cream shorts cover the hips and upper legs.

1. With cream yarn on the second leg, ch 4.
2. Join to the first leg with sc in any inner thigh stitch.
3. Sc around first leg, sc across one side of the 4 chains, sc around second leg, sc across the other side of the 4 chains.
4. You should have 26 sts around. This is the shorts base.

Cream Shorts

The shorts are rounded, simple, and slightly loose. They sit high under the cardigan and have short separate leg openings.

1. Rnd 1: sc in each st around. 26 sts.
2. Rnd 2: sc 5, inc, sc 13, inc, sc 6. 28 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc 6, inc, sc 14, inc, sc 6. 30 sts.
4. Rnd 4: sc 7, inc, sc 15, inc, sc 6. 32 sts.
5. Rnds 5-9: sc in each st around. 32 sts.
6. Rnd 10: BLO sc in each st around. 32 sts.
7. Rnd 11: sc in each st around. 32 sts.

Shorts Waistband

1. Rnd 12: Switch to golden yellow. BLO sc in each st around. 32 sts.
2. Rnd 13: sc in each st around. 32 sts.
3. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing the lower body to the torso.

Leg Openings

Use cream yarn and join around each shorts leg opening.

1. Rnd 1: sc evenly around the opening, about 16 sc.
2. Rnd 2: BLO sc in each st around.
3. Rnd 3: sl st in each st around. FO and weave in ends.

Arms

Make 2 arms. Each arm has a yellow paw and a mint-and-cream striped cardigan sleeve. The sleeves are slightly wider than the wrists.

1. Rnd 1: With golden yellow, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: sc 1, inc, rep around. 9 sts.
3. Rnds 3-6: sc in each st around. 9 sts.
4. Rnd 7: Switch to mint green. BLO sc in each st around. 9 sts.
5. Rnd 8: sc in each st around. 9 sts.
6. Rnd 9: Switch to cream. sc in each st around. 9 sts.
7. Rnd 10: Switch to mint green. sc in each st around. 9 sts.
8. Rnd 11: Switch to cream. sc in each st around. 9 sts.
9. Rnd 12: Switch to mint green. sc in each st around. 9 sts.
10. Rnd 13: sc in each st around. 9 sts.
11. Rnd 14: sc 1, dec, rep around. 6 sts.
12. Flatten the top and sc through both layers across 3 sts. FO, leaving a long tail.

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Sew the arms to the sides of the body around Rnds 17-18 of the torso. Angle them slightly downward so the paws rest beside the shorts, like the doll in the image.

White Oval Eyes

Make 2 white ovals. The eyes are large, vertical, and close together. They sit on the front of the head, with black eyes placed near the lower center of each oval.

1. Rnd 1: Ch 7. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch. Work along opposite side: sc 4, inc. 14 sts.
2. Rnd 2: inc, sc 4, inc in next 3 sts, sc 4, inc in next 2 sts. 20 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, sc 4, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1, sc 4, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. 26 sts.
4. Rnd 4: sl st loosely around the edge. FO, leaving a long tail.

Insert one black safety eye into each white oval before sewing if using safety eyes. Place the black eyes slightly below center to create the sweet surprised garden mouse expression.

Pink Muzzle

The muzzle is a small oval bubble in pink. It overlaps the lower center of the two white eyes and projects outward slightly.

1. Rnd 1: Ch 5. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 3, 3 sc in last ch, sc 2 along opposite side, inc. 10 sts.
2. Rnd 2: inc, sc 2, inc in next 3 sts, sc 2, inc in next 2 sts. 16 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc in each st around. 16 sts.
4. Rnd 4: sc 2, dec, rep around. 12 sts.
5. FO, leaving a long tail. Stuff lightly.

Embroider a short vertical line under the muzzle with pink yarn. Add one tiny stitch at the center of the muzzle top to suggest the nose bridge.

Facial Embroidery

• Use black embroidery floss to make two thin curved eyebrows above the eyes.
• Place the eyebrows high and slightly slanted inward, as shown in the image.
• Use pale pink or tan thread for 3 long whiskers on each side.
• Insert whiskers near the muzzle and pull them outward in gentle curves.
• Trim all whiskers to equal length, about 1.5 inches.

Large Red Bow

The bow sits on top of the head, slightly to the mouse’s right side. It is large, bright red, and made from two rounded triangular loops with a wrapped center.

Bow Loop, Make 2

1. Row 1: Ch 13. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 12. Ch 1, turn.
2. Row 2: inc, sc 10, inc. 14 sts. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 3: sc in each st across. 14 sts. Ch 1, turn.
4. Row 4: inc, sc 12, inc. 16 sts. Ch 1, turn.
5. Rows 5-8: sc in each st across. 16 sts. Ch 1, turn.
6. Row 9: dec, sc 12, dec. 14 sts. Ch 1, turn.
7. Row 10: dec, sc 10, dec. 12 sts.
8. Border: sc evenly around the entire piece, placing 2 sc in each corner. FO.

Bow Center

1. Ch 8.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 7. Ch 1, turn.
3. Rows 2-5: sc 7. Ch 1, turn.
4. FO, leaving a long tail.

Pinch the two bow loops at the inner edges. Wrap the center band around them tightly and sew in place. Sew the bow to the top of the head after the ears are attached.

Floral Cardigan

The cardigan is mint green with cream lacy panels, striped sleeves, front buttons, and small pink roses near the shoulders. It opens at the center front and has a rounded hem.

This cardigan is worked flat from the lower back upward, then divided into back and front panels. Use mint green for the main cardigan and cream for lace panels.

Cardigan Body Foundation

1. Row 1: With mint green, ch 43. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 42. Ch 1, turn.
2. Row 2: sc 4, switch to cream, sc 10, switch to mint, sc 14, switch to cream, sc 10, switch to mint, sc 4. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 3: sc 4 mint, cream section: ch 1, skip 1, sc 1, rep 5 times, mint sc 14, cream section: ch 1, skip 1, sc 1, rep 5 times, mint sc 4. Ch 1, turn.
4. Row 4: sc across, working 1 sc into each ch-1 space. 42 sts. Ch 1, turn.
5. Row 5: sc 4 mint, cream sc 10, mint sc 14, cream sc 10, mint sc 4. Ch 1, turn.
6. Row 6: sc across with mint. 42 sts. Ch 1, turn.
7. Rows 7-12: Repeat Rows 2-6 once, then repeat Row 2 again.

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Armhole Division

1. Row 13: sc 9 for right front, ch 8 and skip 6 sts for armhole, sc 12 for back, ch 8 and skip 6 sts for armhole, sc 9 for left front. Ch 1, turn.
2. Row 14: sc 9, sc 8 across chain, sc 12, sc 8 across chain, sc 9. 46 sts. Ch 1, turn.
3. Rows 15-17: sc across in mint. 46 sts. Ch 1, turn.
4. Row 18: sc 8, dec, sc 26, dec, sc 8. 44 sts. Ch 1, turn.
5. Row 19: sc across. FO.

Cardigan Front Edging

Join mint green at the lower right front opening.

1. Work sc evenly up the right front edge, around the neckline, and down the left front edge.
2. Place 2 sc in each lower corner to keep the cardigan flat.
3. On the right front edge, create 3 button loops by working ch 3, skip 1 row, sc in next row.
4. Make one loop near the neckline, one at the chest, and one near the lower front.
5. FO and weave in ends.

Lower Scalloped Hem

Join mint green at one lower front corner.

1. Sc in first st, skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sc in next st.
2. Repeat across the bottom hem.
3. FO and block gently with your fingers.

Cardigan Sleeves

Join mint green around each armhole after the cardigan is placed on the doll.

1. Rnd 1: Work 18 sc evenly around the armhole. 18 sts.
2. Rnd 2: sc in each st around. 18 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Switch to cream. sc in each st around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Switch to mint. sc 4, dec, rep around. 15 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Switch to cream. sc in each st around. 15 sts.
6. Rnd 6: Switch to mint. sc 3, dec, rep around. 12 sts.
7. Rnd 7: sc in each st around. 12 sts.
8. Rnd 8: sl st in each st around. FO.

Cardigan Buttons

Sew 3 small tan or wooden buttons to the left front edge, matching the button loops. The buttons should follow the diagonal opening look shown in the image.

Cardigan Floral Embellishments

Add small pink roses near both shoulders and a few tiny green and brown embroidery stitches on the cream lace panels.

Small Pink Rose

Make 4 roses for the cardigan and 4 smaller roses for the sandals and hat.

1. Ch 12.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, work 2 sc in each ch across. The strip will curl naturally.
3. Roll the strip into a spiral rose.
4. Sew through the base several times to secure.

Tiny Brown Dots

• Use brown embroidery floss.
• Make small French knots or tiny straight stitches on the cream cardigan panels.
• Place them sparingly so the cardigan still looks soft and delicate.

Sandals

The sandals are mint green with cream soles, crisscross straps, pink roses on the front, and small side flowers near the ankles. They are worked after the feet are finished.

Sandal Sole, Make 2

Use cream yarn.

1. Rnd 1: Ch 9. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 7, 3 sc in last ch, sc 6 along opposite side, inc. 18 sts.
2. Rnd 2: inc, sc 6, inc in next 3 sts, sc 6, inc in next 2 sts. 24 sts.
3. Rnd 3: BLO sc in each st around. 24 sts.
4. Rnd 4: sl st in each st around. FO.

Place each sole under the yellow foot and sew around the edge. The cream sole should be visible as a neat base under the toes.

Toe Strap

Use mint green. Join yarn at the side of the sole near the big toe area.

1. Ch 9 tightly.
2. Pull the chain across the top of the toes.
3. Sl st into the opposite side of the sole.
4. Turn and sc back across the chain to thicken the strap.
5. FO and sew both ends securely.

Cross Straps

Make 2 straps on each sandal.

1. First strap: Join mint yarn at inner front sole edge, ch 12, cross diagonally to outer ankle edge, sl st to attach.
2. Second strap: Join at outer front sole edge, ch 12, cross diagonally to inner ankle edge, sl st to attach.
3. Work 1 row of sl st back across each chain for a raised strap.

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Ankle Strap

1. Join mint yarn behind the ankle.
2. Ch 18, wrap around the ankle, and sl st to the starting point.
3. Sc around the chain once to make the strap thicker.
4. FO and secure neatly.

Sew one small pink rose to the front of each sandal. Add a tiny pink side flower on the outer ankle strap of each foot, matching the image.

Shoulder Bag

The bag hangs from the mouse’s right shoulder and rests beside the shorts. It is mint green with a cream middle stripe, a drawstring top, and a small white flower decoration.

Bag Base

1. Rnd 1: With mint green, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, rep around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc, rep around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: BLO sc in each st around. 24 sts.
6. Rnds 6-8: sc in each st around. 24 sts.
7. Rnd 9: Switch to cream. sc in each st around. 24 sts.
8. Rnd 10: sc in each st around. 24 sts.
9. Rnd 11: Switch to mint. sc in each st around. 24 sts.
10. Rnds 12-16: sc in each st around. 24 sts.
11. Rnd 17: sc 2, ch 1, skip 1, rep around to create drawstring holes. 24 sts.
12. Rnd 18: sc in each st and ch space around. 24 sts.
13. Rnd 19: sl st in each st around. FO.

Bag Strap

1. With mint green, ch 55.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st in each ch across.
3. FO and sew one end to each side of the bag.

Bag Drawstring

1. With cream yarn, ch 35.
2. Thread through the holes of Rnd 17.
3. Tie a tiny bow at the front.

Sew one small white flower and two green leaves to the cream stripe on the front of the bag.

Straw Garden Hat

The hat is cream with a rounded crown, wide flat brim, mint green band, and small pink flowers. It is a separate accessory placed above the doll in the image.

Hat Crown

Use cream yarn.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, rep around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc, rep around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: sc 3, inc, rep around. 30 sts.
6. Rnd 6: sc 4, inc, rep around. 36 sts.
7. Rnd 7: sc 5, inc, rep around. 42 sts.
8. Rnd 8: BLO sc in each st around. 42 sts.
9. Rnds 9-14: sc in each st around. 42 sts.

Hat Brim

1. Rnd 15: FLO sc 2, inc, rep around. 56 sts.
2. Rnd 16: sc 3, inc, rep around. 70 sts.
3. Rnd 17: sc 4, inc, rep around. 84 sts.
4. Rnd 18: sc in each st around. 84 sts.
5. Rnd 19: sl st in each st around. FO.

Hat Band and Flowers

1. With mint green, ch 46.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 45. FO.
3. Wrap the band around the hat crown and sew in place.
4. Make 2 small pink roses and 1 tiny pale pink flower.
5. Sew the flowers to the front of the band.

Optional: Embroider a few tiny green leaves beside the roses. Keep the hat light and flat so it looks like the delicate straw hat in the photo.

Tea Tray with Tiny Cups

The tray sits to the left of the doll in the image. It includes a round mint-and-cream tray, a small teapot-like shape, and two tiny cups with cream rims.

Round Tray

Use mint green and cream yarn.

1. Rnd 1: With mint, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, rep around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc, rep around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: sc 3, inc, rep around. 30 sts.
6. Rnd 6: Switch to cream. sc 4, inc, rep around. 36 sts.
7. Rnd 7: BLO sc in each st around. 36 sts.
8. Rnd 8: sc in each st around. 36 sts.
9. Rnd 9: sl st in each st around. FO.

Tiny Cup, Make 2

1. Rnd 1: With cream, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: BLO sc in each st around. 12 sts.
4. Rnds 4-5: sc in each st around. 12 sts.
5. Rnd 6: sl st in each st around. FO.

Cup Interior

1. With tan yarn, 6 sc in MR.
2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. FO and sew flat inside the cup.

Cup Handle

1. Join cream yarn to one side of the cup.
2. Ch 5.
3. Sl st to the cup 2 rounds below the starting point.
4. FO and secure.

Small Garden Teapot Shape

1. Rnd 1: With cream, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, rep around. 18 sts.
4. Rnds 4-6: sc in each st around. 18 sts.
5. Rnd 7: sc 1, dec, rep around. 12 sts.
6. Rnd 8: dec around. 6 sts. FO and close.

Teapot Lid

1. With tan yarn, 6 sc in MR.
2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: BLO sc in each st around. 12 sts.
4. FO and sew to the top.

Add a tiny curved handle with ch 6 and a small spout with ch 5. Sew the teapot and cups to the tray if you want a fixed display piece.

Small Basket with Leaves

The basket sits to the right side of the doll. It is a shallow tan basket with a handle and several green leaves inside.

Basket Bowl

Use tan yarn.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, rep around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc, rep around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: BLO sc in each st around. 24 sts.
6. Rnds 6-8: sc in each st around. 24 sts.
7. Rnd 9: sl st in each st around. FO.

Basket Handle

1. With tan yarn, ch 28.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 27.
3. FO and sew each end to opposite sides of the basket.

Large Green Leaves

Make 5 leaves in dark and medium green.

1. Ch 9.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st 1, sc 1, hdc 2, dc 2, hdc 1, 3 sc in last ch.
3. Work along opposite side: hdc 1, dc 2, hdc 2, sc 1, sl st 1.
4. FO and weave in ends.

Fold each leaf slightly along the center. Sew the leaves into the basket so they fan outward, matching the gathered garden look in the image.

Tiny Purple Garden Block

The image includes a small pale purple square inside the basket. Make one little garden block or folded cloth in pale lavender.

1. Ch 7.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 6. Ch 1, turn.
3. Rows 2-5: sc 6. Ch 1, turn.
4. Border: sc evenly around all sides. FO.

Fold it slightly and sew or place it inside the basket beside the leaves.

Assembling the Body

1. Sew the cream shorts and leg section to the bottom of the yellow torso.
2. Place the torso upright and make sure both feet point forward evenly.
3. Sew the head to the top of the torso using the long tail from the body or head.
4. Go around the neck opening at least 2 times for strength.
5. Add extra stitches at the front and back of the neck so the large head does not wobble.

Because the ears are large, the head needs a firm neck connection. Check balance before tying off. If the head leans forward, add a few hidden support stitches between the lower chin and upper cardigan area.

Attaching the Ears

1. Pin one ear on each side of the head between Rnds 11 and 23.
2. The inner edge of each ear should begin about 8 stitches away from the eye area.
3. The ears should sit high and open outward like two large round garden plates.
4. Sew around the lower third of each ear firmly.
5. Leave the outer upper edge free so the ears remain broad and flat.

After sewing, shape the ears with your fingers. The lower edges should angle slightly downward, while the round tops frame the red bow.

Attaching the Face

1. Pin both white eye ovals to the front of the head between Rnds 14 and 23.
2. The two white ovals should touch or nearly touch at the center.
3. Sew around each oval with white yarn.
4. Pin the pink muzzle below and slightly overlapping the lower center of both eyes.
5. Sew the muzzle in place, adding a little stuffing before closing completely.
6. Embroider eyebrows, whiskers, and the short vertical mouth line.

Cardigan Placement

1. Place the cardigan around the body with the opening at the front.
2. Pull the sleeves over the arms carefully.
3. Adjust the front panels so one side overlaps slightly, creating the angled button-front style.
4. Sew the cardigan lightly at the shoulders and underarms so it stays in place.
5. Button the front loops over the buttons.

The cardigan should sit above the cream shorts. Do not pull it too low. The lower scalloped hem should rest softly over the shorts waistband.

Ear Flower Placement

• Left ear: Sew one white daisy near the lower left rim, then add tiny pink flowers and green leaves around it.
• Right ear: Sew the ladybug near the lower outer edge. Add tiny white and pale blue flowers above it in a curved trail.
• Keep all decorations light so the ears do not sag.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Sew the red bow to the top of the head, slightly to the right. Secure it through the center band and both bow loops. Add the shoulder bag over the mouse’s left shoulder so the bag rests on the right side of the body.

Check the face from the front. The eyes should be large and close together, the muzzle should sit centered below them, and the whiskers should spread evenly on both sides. Add a tiny pink stitch under the muzzle for the soft mouse mouth.

Sew the sandal roses firmly to the front straps. Add tiny side flowers near the ankles. Place the hat, tea tray, and basket beside the doll as display accessories.

Care Notes

• Spot clean with a damp cloth and mild soap.
• Do not soak if you used safety eyes, buttons, wire, or cardboard support.
• Reshape ears, bow, cardigan, and hat while damp.
• Let the doll air dry completely before storing.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The head is round, firm, and securely attached.
• The ears are large, flat, and even on both sides.
• The red bow sits high and slightly to one side.
• The white eyes are close together with black centers.
• The pink muzzle is centered and lightly stuffed.
• The cardigan has cream lace panels, mint edging, roses, and 3 buttons.
• The shorts are cream and neatly rounded at both leg openings.
• The sandals have soles, straps, ankle bands, and pink roses.
• The bag hangs at the side with a cream stripe and drawstring.
• The hat, tea tray, and basket are finished as matching garden props.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Keep the finished garden mouse away from direct sunlight for long periods, especially the yellow head, mint cardigan, and red bow. Cotton yarn can fade if displayed in bright windows.

For storage, wrap the doll loosely in acid-free tissue or a clean cotton cloth. Do not crush the ears or bow. Store the hat, basket, and tea tray separately so small flowers and handles keep their shape.

If dust collects on the ears or cardigan, use a soft brush and move gently in the direction of the stitches. For deeper cleaning, dab only the stained area and avoid rubbing the embroidered details.

After cleaning, reshape the large ears into flat circles, smooth the cardigan hem, arrange the whiskers evenly, and let everything dry naturally. Do not use a dryer or strong heat.