Crochet Tutorial: Wile E. Coyote in Woodland Garden Vest – Free Crochet Pattern.

This crochet pattern creates a tall woodland-style Wile E. Coyote doll with long upright ears, expressive yellow eyes, a beige muzzle, rounded cheeks, a green embroidered garden vest, a diagonal crossbody satchel, open-toe sandals, and small picnic accessories. The finished scene also includes a foamy drink mug, pretzel, round sitting stool, and a tweed garden cap.

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Pattern Overview

This doll is designed as a seated amigurumi figure with extra-long ears and narrow limbs. The body is worked in firm single crochet, while the vest, bag, sandals, hat, mug, and pretzel are made separately and sewn on. Use tight tension so the stuffing does not show through the stitches.

• Finished size: about 15 inches tall when seated, including ears.
• Skill level: confident beginner to intermediate.
• Hook size: 3.0 mm for the doll and 2.5 mm for tiny accessories.
• Yarn weight: worsted or light worsted cotton/acrylic blend.
• Gauge: 6 sc and 6 rounds = 1 inch with firm amigurumi tension.

Materials

• Dark brown yarn for head top, ears, arms, legs, body sides, and feet.
• Taupe beige yarn for face, belly, muzzle, cheeks, inner ears, and satchel.
• Forest green yarn for the vest.
• Light green yarn for leafy side tufts and vest embroidery.
• Yellow yarn or felt-backed crochet circles for the eyes.
• Black yarn for nose, pupils, mouth, brows, and finishing details.
• Deep red yarn for the cheek patch and eye outline accents.
• Purple-brown yarn for sandals.
• Caramel, cream, and white yarn for the mug, drink, foam, and pretzel.
• Small safety eyes or black beads, 6 mm, for the pupils.
• Fiberfill, yarn needle, stitch markers, pins, and scissors.
• Optional pipe cleaners for ears only if the item is decorative and not for children.

Abbreviations

• 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 decrease over 2 stitches
• BLO: back loop only
• FLO: front loop only
• st/sts: stitch/stitches
• Rnd: round
• Row: row

Main Body and Head

Seated Body

Use dark brown yarn. Work in continuous rounds. Stuff the body firmly at the bottom and lightly near the neck so the doll keeps a slim seated shape.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc around. (24)
5. Rnd 5: sc 3, inc around. (30)
6. Rnd 6: sc 4, inc around. (36)
7. Rnd 7: BLO sc around. (36)
8. Rnds 8-13: sc around. (36)
9. Rnd 14: sc 4, dec around. (30)
10. Rnds 15-18: sc around. (30)
11. Rnd 19: sc 3, dec around. (24)
12. Rnds 20-23: sc around. (24)
13. Rnd 24: sc 2, dec around. (18)
14. Rnds 25-27: sc around. (18)
15. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing to the head.

Beige Belly Panel

The beige front panel gives the body the long narrow coyote chest seen under the open vest. Work flat and sew it centered from the neck down to the lower belly.

1. Row 1: With taupe beige, ch 8, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (7)
2. Rows 2-4: ch 1, turn, inc in first st, sc across. (10 after Row 4)
3. Rows 5-18: ch 1, turn, sc across. (10)
4. Row 19: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 6, dec. (8)
5. Row 20: ch 1, turn, sc across. (8)
6. Row 21: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 4, dec. (6)
7. Fasten off and sew to the front of the body.

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Head Base

The head is large compared with the slim body. Start with dark brown for the top and back of the head. The beige muzzle, cheeks, eyes, brows, and face panels are added afterward to create the expressive cartoon face.

1. Rnd 1: With dark brown, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc around. (24)
5. Rnd 5: sc 3, inc around. (30)
6. Rnd 6: sc 4, inc around. (36)
7. Rnd 7: sc 5, inc around. (42)
8. Rnd 8: sc 6, inc around. (48)
9. Rnds 9-15: sc around. (48)
10. Rnd 16: sc 6, dec around. (42)
11. Rnd 17: sc around. (42)
12. Rnd 18: sc 5, dec around. (36)
13. Rnd 19: sc around. (36)
14. Rnd 20: sc 4, dec around. (30)
15. Rnd 21: sc 3, dec around. (24)
16. Stuff firmly, shaping the top into a rounded oval.
17. Rnd 22: sc 2, dec around. (18)
18. Rnd 23: sc 1, dec around. (12)
19. Rnd 24: dec around. (6)
20. Fasten off and close the opening.

Face Details

Long Muzzle

The muzzle is the forward-pointing beige cone that sits between the cheeks. Keep the stuffing smooth so the nose points straight outward.

1. Rnd 1: With taupe beige, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: sc around. (6)
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc around. (9)
4. Rnd 4: sc around. (9)
5. Rnd 5: sc 2, inc around. (12)
6. Rnd 6: sc around. (12)
7. Rnd 7: sc 3, inc around. (15)
8. Rnd 8: sc around. (15)
9. Rnd 9: sc 4, inc around. (18)
10. Rnds 10-11: sc around. (18)
11. Stuff lightly. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
12. Sew the wide end to the center front of the head, slightly below the eye line.

Round Cheeks

Make two large puffy cheeks in taupe beige. They should sit on each side of the muzzle and create the wide smiling face shape.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc around. (24)
5. Rnds 5-7: sc around. (24)
6. Rnd 8: sc 2, dec around. (18)
7. Rnd 9: sc 1, dec around. (12)
8. Stuff firmly but keep the back flat for sewing.
9. Fasten off and sew one cheek on each side of the muzzle.

Black Nose

1. Rnd 1: With black, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc around. (18)
4. Rnds 4-5: sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 6: sc 1, dec around. (12)
6. Stuff lightly and sew to the front tip of the muzzle.

Eye Whites and Yellow Eye Centers

The eyes sit close together above the muzzle. Use yellow circles with black pupils and red crescent outlines at the outer lower edges.

1. Make 2 yellow ovals. Ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 3, 3 sc in last ch, work on the opposite side, sc 3, 2 sc in first ch. (12)
2. Rnd 2: inc, sc 3, inc 3 times, sc 3, inc 2 times. (18)
3. Fasten off and flatten the ovals.
4. Sew or attach a black bead pupil near the inner lower side of each yellow oval.
5. Using deep red yarn, embroider a curved line around the outer lower edge of each eye.

Heavy Beige Brows

The brows are thick raised strips that form a sharp V shape above the eyes. Make two strips and sew them so they angle downward toward the center.

1. With taupe beige, ch 14.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 12. (13)
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc across. (13)
4. Fasten off. Make 2.
5. Sew the strips above the eyes, meeting near the center to form a strong frowning expression.

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Mouth Lines and Red Cheek Patch

• Use black yarn to embroider a curved smile line on each cheek.
• Make the right cheek line slightly higher and the left cheek line slightly longer for a playful look.
• For the red cheek patch, work 6 sc in MR, sl st to close, and sew it beside the lower muzzle.
• Add two small black stitches at the corners of the muzzle to define the grin.

Long Ears and Head Tufts

Outer Ears

The ears are very tall, narrow, and upright. Make two dark brown outer ears and two beige inner ears. Pin them high on the head before sewing so they lean slightly outward.

1. With dark brown, ch 28.
2. Rnd 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 25, 5 sc in last ch, work along opposite side, sc 25, 4 sc in first ch. (60)
3. Rnd 2: sc 27, inc in next 3 sts, sc 27, inc in next 3 sts. (66)
4. Rnd 3: sc around. (66)
5. Rnd 4: sc 30, inc, sc 2, inc, sc 30, inc, sc 2, inc. (70)
6. Fasten off. Make 2.

Inner Ears

1. With taupe beige, ch 24.
2. Rnd 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 21, 4 sc in last ch, work along opposite side, sc 21, 3 sc in first ch. (50)
3. Rnd 2: sc 23, inc twice, sc 23, inc twice. (54)
4. Fasten off and sew each inner ear onto one dark brown outer ear.
5. Embroider 6 short horizontal dark brown lines across each inner ear to copy the ribbed texture.

Joining the Ears

• Fold the bottom 5 stitches of each ear slightly inward to create a cupped base.
• Sew the ears to the top of the head, about 7 stitches apart.
• The ears should stand tall and point slightly away from each other.
• Add a small dark brown yarn tuft between the ears by tying 8 short strands and trimming them unevenly.

Green Side Tufts

1. With light green, ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc, hdc, dc.
2. Repeat this leaf chain 4 times without cutting yarn.
3. Fasten off and sew one leafy cluster behind each brow near the ear base.

Arms, Hands, Legs, and Feet

Arms

The arms are long and thin, hanging beside the body. Use dark brown and stuff only the upper half lightly.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: sc 1, inc around. (9)
3. Rnds 3-24: sc around. (9)
4. Flatten the opening and sc 4 through both layers.
5. Fasten off. Make 2.

Long Fingers

• For each hand, make 3 fingers with dark brown.
• Finger: 5 sc in MR, then sc around for 4 rounds. Fasten off.
• Sew 3 fingers to the flattened end of each arm.
• Curve the fingers slightly downward with a few hidden stitches.

Legs

The seated legs extend forward from the lower body. They are slim at the thighs and wider at the feet.

1. Rnd 1: With dark brown, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnds 3-20: sc around. (12)
4. Stuff firmly but leave the top flexible.
5. Fasten off. Make 2.
6. Sew the legs to the lower front body with the knees angled slightly outward.

Feet

1. Rnd 1: With dark brown, ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 4, 3 sc in last ch, work opposite side, sc 4, 2 sc in first ch. (14)
2. Rnd 2: inc, sc 4, inc 3 times, sc 4, inc twice. (20)
3. Rnd 3: sc around. (20)
4. Rnd 4: sc 6, dec 4 times, sc 6. (16)
5. Rnd 5: sc 5, dec 3 times, sc 5. (13)
6. Rnds 6-7: sc around. (13)
7. Stuff and sew one foot to each leg.

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Toe Bumps

• Make 3 toe bumps for each foot.
• Toe: 5 sc in MR, inc around to 10, sc 1 round, fasten off.
• Stuff each toe very lightly and sew them across the front of each foot.

Woodland Garden Vest

Vest Back Panel

The green vest is sleeveless, open at the front, and trimmed with beige borders. It should sit over the slim body without closing completely.

1. With forest green, ch 22.
2. Rows 1-15: sc across, ch 1, turn. (21)
3. Row 16: sc 5, ch 11, skip 11, sc 5 to form the neck opening. (21 including chain space)
4. Row 17: sc 5, sc 11 across chain space, sc 5. (21)
5. Fasten off.

Vest Front Panels

1. With forest green, ch 10.
2. Rows 1-13: sc across, ch 1, turn. (9)
3. Row 14: dec, sc 7. (8)
4. Row 15: dec, sc 6. (7)
5. Fasten off. Make 2, reversing the shaping so the slanted edges face the center front.

Vest Assembly and Trim

• Sew the shoulder seams for 4 stitches on each side.
• Sew the side seams from the lower hem upward, leaving armholes open.
• Join beige yarn at the lower front edge and sc evenly around the vest opening, neckline, and hem.
• Add a second row of beige sc around the bottom hem only.
• Sew the vest on the body with the front panels open.

Leaf Embroidery

The vest has small beige and green garden embroidery on both front panels. Keep the stitches flat so the vest still drapes naturally.

• Using beige yarn, embroider two vertical wheat stems on each front panel.
• Using light green yarn, make 3 small lazy-daisy leaves near each lower pocket area.
• Add two beige horizontal lines across the lower vest to copy the striped trim.
• Sew one tiny brown button on each front panel near the chest.

Crossbody Satchel and Small Charm

Satchel Bag

1. With taupe beige, ch 12.
2. Rows 1-9: sc across, ch 1, turn. (11)
3. Fold the piece upward, leaving the top 3 rows as the flap.
4. Sew the side seams with beige yarn.
5. Use brown yarn to embroider a small oval patch on the flap.
6. Add a green stripe and a tiny black line inside the patch.

Bag Strap

1. With taupe beige, ch 65.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (64)
3. Fasten off and sew the strap diagonally from the left shoulder to the right hip.
4. Sew the satchel to the lower left side of the doll so it rests against the vest.

Blue Hanging Charm

• With light blue yarn, make 6 sc in MR and sl st to close.
• Sew a black dot in the center.
• Attach it to the strap near the lower chest with two beige stitches.

Sandals

Sandal Soles

The sandals are dark purple-brown, thick, and slightly larger than the feet. They frame the toes and have raised straps across the top.

1. With purple-brown, ch 10.
2. Rnd 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 7, 4 sc in last ch, work opposite side, sc 7, 3 sc in first ch. (22)
3. Rnd 2: inc, sc 7, inc 4 times, sc 7, inc 3 times. (30)
4. Rnd 3: BLO sc around. (30)
5. Rnd 4: sc around. (30)
6. Fasten off. Make 2.
7. Place each foot inside a sole and stitch around the heel and sides.

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Sandal Straps and Buckles

• For each sandal, ch 15 with purple-brown and sc back across. Sew across the top of the foot.
• Make a second shorter strap with ch 10 and sc back across. Sew it diagonally over the first strap.
• With beige yarn, embroider a small square buckle on the outer side of each sandal.

Round Sitting Stool

The doll sits on a small brown round stool or cushion visible under the body. It helps support the seated pose.

1. Rnd 1: With medium brown, 8 sc in MR. (8)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (16)
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc around. (24)
4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc around. (32)
5. Rnd 5: BLO sc around. (32)
6. Rnds 6-8: sc around. (32)
7. Rnd 9: FLO sc 2, dec around. (24)
8. Rnd 10: sc 1, dec around. (16)
9. Stuff firmly.
10. Rnd 11: dec around. (8)
11. Close the opening and sew the body lightly to the top if desired.

Foamy Mug

Mug Body

1. With caramel yarn, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: BLO sc around. (18)
5. Rnds 5-10: sc around. (18)
6. Change to cream yarn.
7. Rnd 11: sc around. (18)
8. Fasten off and stuff lightly.

Foam Top

• With white yarn, make 6 sc in MR, inc around to 12, then sc 1 round.
• For foam bumps, work sl st, hdc, dc, hdc, sl st repeatedly around the edge.
• Sew the foam disk to the top of the mug.

Mug Handle

1. With cream yarn, ch 12.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (11)
3. Sew both ends to one side of the mug in a curved handle shape.

Pretzel Accessory

The pretzel is a twisted caramel cord with small cream salt stitches. Keep it soft and flat so it sits beside the mug.

1. With caramel yarn, ch 46.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (45)
3. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
4. Shape the strip into a pretzel with two loops and crossed center ends.
5. Sew the crossing points together securely.
6. Using cream yarn, embroider 6 tiny salt stitches across the front.

Tweed Garden Cap

Cap Crown

The cap sits beside the doll in the image, but it can also be placed on the head. Use brown and taupe strands together for a tweed look.

1. Rnd 1: With brown and taupe held together, 8 sc in MR. (8)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (16)
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc around. (24)
4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc around. (32)
5. Rnd 5: sc 3, inc around. (40)
6. Rnds 6-8: sc around. (40)
7. Rnd 9: sc 3, dec around. (32)
8. Rnd 10: sc around. (32)
9. Fasten off and flatten slightly.

Cap Brim

1. Join yarn at the front lower edge of the cap.
2. Row 1: sc 12 across the front only. (12)
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 8, dec. (10)
4. Row 3: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 6, dec. (8)
5. Fasten off and weave in ends.

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Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

1. Sew the head firmly to the body, keeping the muzzle centered above the belly panel.
2. Attach the arms to the sides just below the vest armholes.
3. Sew the legs to the front lower body so the doll sits naturally.
4. Place the vest on the body and secure it with tiny hidden stitches at the shoulders and sides.
5. Sew the bag strap diagonally over the vest, then attach the satchel at the lower side.
6. Add the sandals after the feet are sewn in place so the straps sit neatly over the toes.
7. Position the mug and pretzel on the left side of the finished display.
8. Place the tweed cap on the right side or lightly tack it to the head if preferred.
9. Brush the yarn tuft between the ears gently with your fingers to make it look fluffy.
10. Check that both ears stand tall and that the eyes point forward evenly.

Care Notes

• Spot clean with cool water and mild soap only.
• Do not machine wash if beads, buttons, wire, or glued details were used.
• Reshape the ears, muzzle, vest, and sandals while damp.
• Let the doll air dry completely before storage.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The ears are tall, narrow, and slightly outward leaning.
• The beige muzzle is centered and points forward.
• The cheeks are round and evenly placed.
• The yellow eyes have black pupils, red accents, and thick beige brows.
• The green vest has beige trim, small buttons, leaf embroidery, and open front panels.
• The satchel strap crosses the chest diagonally.
• The sandals show toe bumps and small buckle details.
• The mug, pretzel, stool, and tweed cap are included in the final scene.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Store the finished doll upright in a dry place away from direct sunlight. If the ears begin to lean, pin them in the correct position and steam lightly from a safe distance without touching the yarn directly. Keep the small accessories together in a soft pouch when not displayed.

For long-term preservation, avoid heavy handling of the facial embroidery and vest details. Gently dust the doll with a soft brush. If the satchel or sandals shift over time, secure them again with matching yarn and small hidden stitches.