Knitting Tutorial: Garden Corgi in Green Overalls and Fair Isle Sweater – Free Knitting Pattern.

This cheerful garden corgi knit features a round orange-and-white face, oversized pointed ears, glossy eyes, a blue Fair Isle sweater, ribbed green overalls, brown garden shoes with carrot embroidery, and tiny handmade accessories. The finished set includes the corgi doll, removable-style overalls, crossbody satchel, matching blue Fair Isle hat, small watering can, and little garden trowel.

 

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Pattern Overview

This pattern is worked mainly with small needles and DK weight yarn so the fabric becomes firm enough for stuffing. The toy is shaped with simple increases and decreases, then finished with sewn-on facial patches, embroidered details, and miniature accessories.

The corgi has a large head, a short compact body, small white paws, wide triangular ears, and a garden outfit with the same soft handmade style shown in the picture. The clothing is designed to sit snugly against the body, with the green overalls covering the lower body and the blue Fair Isle sweater showing at the collar, sleeves, and upper chest.

Finished Size

• Corgi height: about 12 inches from shoes to top of head.
• Head width: about 5 inches across, not including ears.
• Body height: about 6 inches from shoulder to shoes.
• Hat: about 3 inches wide and 2 inches tall.
• Satchel: about 2 inches wide and 2 inches tall.
• Watering can: about 2 inches wide including spout.
• Trowel: about 3 inches long.

Skill Level

Confident beginner to intermediate. You should know how to knit in the round, knit flat pieces, increase, decrease, seam, change colors, and embroider simple details. The Fair Isle sections are small and use only short repeats, making them suitable for knitters who are new to colorwork.

Materials

• DK weight yarn in corgi orange: about 45 yd for head, ears, and markings.
• DK weight yarn in warm white: about 55 yd for muzzle, blaze, paws, legs, and shoe fronts.
• DK weight yarn in pale pink or blush cream: about 10 yd for inner ears.
• DK weight yarn in denim blue: about 40 yd for sweater sleeves, collar, body details, and hat.
• DK weight yarn in cream: about 20 yd for Fair Isle bands.
• DK weight yarn in navy: about 8 yd for Fair Isle motifs.
• DK weight yarn in sage green: about 55 yd for overalls.
• DK weight yarn in light green: about 20 yd for cuffs, straps, and highlights.
• DK weight yarn in brown: about 35 yd for shoes, satchel, strap, and trowel handle.
• DK weight yarn in gray: about 15 yd for watering can and trowel blade.
• Small amounts of orange and green embroidery yarn: for carrot details on shoes.
• Black yarn or embroidery floss: for nose, mouth, and facial detailing.
• Two 10 mm black safety eyes: or embroidered eyes for a child-safe version.
• Fiberfill stuffing: firm but not overpacked.
• Four tiny tan buttons: two for overall straps and two for shoes.
• One tiny brown button: for the satchel flap.
• Optional small flower buttons or yarn scraps: for the hat flowers.

Needles and Tools

• US 3, 3.25 mm double-pointed needles or long circular needle for magic loop.
• US 2, 2.75 mm needles for firmer ribbing and small accessories.
• Tapestry needle for sewing and embroidery.
• Stitch markers for round beginning and placement points.
• Small scissors.
• Removable stitch markers or pins for positioning ears, arms, straps, and accessories before sewing.

Gauge

• Stockinette in the round: 26 sts and 36 rnds = 4 inches with US 3 needles.
• Ribbed overalls: 30 sts and 34 rnds = 4 inches with US 3 needles, slightly stretched.
• Important: A firm gauge is necessary so stuffing does not show through the knitted fabric.

Abbreviations

• CO: cast on.
• BO: bind off.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• st or sts: stitch or stitches.
• rnd: round.
• RS: right side.
• WS: wrong side.
• kfb: knit into front and back of same stitch.
• k2tog: knit 2 stitches together.
• ssk: slip 1 knitwise, slip 1 knitwise, knit slipped stitches together through back loops.
• M1: make 1 increase by lifting the strand between stitches and knitting into the back loop.
• st st: stockinette stitch.
• PM: place marker.
• SM: slip marker.
• rep: repeat.

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Construction Notes

The corgi is made in separate pieces: head, muzzle, ears, body, arms, legs, shoes, sweater details, overalls, satchel, hat, watering can, and trowel. Sew slowly and check placement often. The pictured look depends on a large rounded head, high ears, centered white face blaze, and snug garden clothing.

Stuff each part gradually. For the head, use more stuffing at the cheeks and forehead. For the body and legs, use enough stuffing to hold the standing seated shape, but keep the joints soft so the arms and legs sit naturally.

Main Corgi Head

Work in the round with corgi orange yarn and US 3 needles. The head is a rounded oval with the widest point across the cheeks. Leave a long tail at the end for closing and shaping.

1. Rnd 1: CO 8 sts. Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist.
2. Rnd 2: kfb in each st around. 16 sts.
3. Rnd 3: k all sts.
4. Rnd 4: rep k1, kfb around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: k all sts.
6. Rnd 6: rep k2, kfb around. 32 sts.
7. Rnd 7: k all sts.
8. Rnd 8: rep k3, kfb around. 40 sts.
9. Rnd 9: k all sts.
10. Rnd 10: rep k4, kfb around. 48 sts.
11. Rnd 11: k all sts.
12. Rnd 12: rep k5, kfb around. 56 sts.
13. Rnd 13: k all sts.
14. Rnd 14: rep k6, kfb around. 64 sts.
15. Rnds 15-27: k all sts for the full round cheek section.
16. Rnd 28: rep k6, k2tog around. 56 sts.
17. Rnd 29: k all sts.
18. Rnd 30: rep k5, k2tog around. 48 sts.
19. Rnd 31: k all sts.
20. Rnd 32: rep k4, k2tog around. 40 sts.
21. Rnd 33: k all sts.
22. Rnd 34: rep k3, k2tog around. 32 sts.
23. Rnd 35: k all sts.
24. Rnd 36: rep k2, k2tog around. 24 sts.
25. Pause to insert safety eyes between Rnds 20 and 21, spaced 14 sts apart. Place them slightly above the muzzle area so the corgi has the wide-eyed look from the photo.
26. Stuff the head firmly, adding extra stuffing to the cheek area below the eyes.
27. Rnd 37: rep k1, k2tog around. 16 sts.
28. Rnd 38: k2tog around. 8 sts.
29. Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull closed, and weave the tail inside.

White Muzzle Patch

The muzzle is an oval knitted patch sewn to the lower front of the head. It should sit below the eyes and slightly overlap the lower end of the white blaze.

1. With warm white yarn and US 3 needles, CO 6 sts.
2. Row 1, WS: p all sts.
3. Row 2, RS: kfb, k4, kfb. 8 sts.
4. Row 3: p all sts.
5. Row 4: kfb, k6, kfb. 10 sts.
6. Row 5: p all sts.
7. Row 6: kfb, k8, kfb. 12 sts.
8. Rows 7-12: work in st st, beginning with a purl row.
9. Row 13: ssk, k8, k2tog. 10 sts.
10. Row 14: p all sts.
11. Row 15: ssk, k6, k2tog. 8 sts.
12. Row 16: p all sts.
13. Row 17: ssk, k4, k2tog. 6 sts.
14. BO all sts, leaving a 16 inch tail.

Lightly stuff the center of the muzzle while sewing. Sew it to the head from Rnd 22 down to Rnd 33, centered between the eyes. Keep the top edge softly rounded and the lower edge slightly full.

White Forehead Blaze

The white blaze runs from the top of the muzzle up the forehead. It is narrow at the top, wider in the middle, and blends into the muzzle at the bottom.

1. With warm white yarn, CO 5 sts.
2. Row 1, WS: p all sts.
3. Row 2, RS: k1, kfb, k1, kfb, k1. 7 sts.
4. Rows 3-6: work st st.
5. Row 7: k all sts.
6. Row 8: p all sts.
7. Row 9: kfb, k5, kfb. 9 sts.
8. Rows 10-18: work st st on 9 sts.
9. Row 19: ssk, k5, k2tog. 7 sts.
10. Row 20: p all sts.
11. Row 21: ssk, k3, k2tog. 5 sts.
12. Row 22: p all sts.
13. BO all sts, leaving a long tail.

Sew the blaze from the top center of the muzzle up toward the crown. The bottom should tuck slightly under the muzzle edge. The top should end about 7 rounds below the top of the head.

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Nose and Mouth

Use black yarn or embroidery floss. The nose is a rounded oval sitting on the upper center of the white muzzle. It should be bold, slightly raised, and wider than it is tall.

1. Mark a nose area about 7 sts wide and 4 rows tall on the upper muzzle.
2. Satin stitch horizontally across the marked oval until the shape is fully covered.
3. Add two short vertical stitches over the center to give the nose a soft rounded surface.
4. From the lower center of the nose, embroider one straight black line down for 3 rows.
5. At the bottom of that line, embroider a small relaxed V shape for the mouth.

Large Corgi Ears

The ears are oversized triangles with orange outer pieces and pale pink inner panels. They stand high and tilt outward, giving the toy the recognizable corgi shape.

Outer Ear, Make 2

1. With corgi orange yarn and US 3 needles, CO 24 sts.
2. Rows 1-4: work st st, beginning with a knit row.
3. Row 5, RS: ssk, k20, k2tog. 22 sts.
4. Row 6 and all WS rows: p all sts.
5. Row 7: ssk, k18, k2tog. 20 sts.
6. Row 9: ssk, k16, k2tog. 18 sts.
7. Row 11: ssk, k14, k2tog. 16 sts.
8. Row 13: ssk, k12, k2tog. 14 sts.
9. Row 15: ssk, k10, k2tog. 12 sts.
10. Row 17: ssk, k8, k2tog. 10 sts.
11. Row 19: ssk, k6, k2tog. 8 sts.
12. Row 21: ssk, k4, k2tog. 6 sts.
13. Row 23: ssk, k2, k2tog. 4 sts.
14. Row 25: ssk, k2tog. 2 sts.
15. Row 26: p2tog. 1 st.
16. Fasten off.

Inner Ear, Make 2

1. With pale pink or blush cream yarn, CO 18 sts.
2. Rows 1-4: work st st.
3. Row 5: ssk, k14, k2tog. 16 sts.
4. Row 6 and all WS rows: p all sts.
5. Row 7: ssk, k12, k2tog. 14 sts.
6. Row 9: ssk, k10, k2tog. 12 sts.
7. Row 11: ssk, k8, k2tog. 10 sts.
8. Row 13: ssk, k6, k2tog. 8 sts.
9. Row 15: ssk, k4, k2tog. 6 sts.
10. Row 17: ssk, k2, k2tog. 4 sts.
11. Row 19: ssk, k2tog. 2 sts.
12. Fasten off.

Sew one inner ear panel onto each outer ear, leaving an orange border of about 2 sts visible all the way around. Lightly steam the ears by hovering steam nearby, never pressing flat. Fold the bottom edge slightly into a shallow curve and stitch it closed so each ear cups forward.

Sew ears to the head between Rnds 13 and 22. Place them high and wide, about 9 sts away from the center blaze on each side. Angle each ear outward at about 35 to 45 degrees.

Body Base

The body is short, rounded, and mostly covered by the sweater and overalls. Work it in warm white because the neck, wrists, and ankles show in the finished toy.

1. With warm white yarn and US 3 needles, CO 12 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: k all sts.
3. Rnd 2: kfb in each st around. 24 sts.
4. Rnd 3: k all sts.
5. Rnd 4: rep k3, kfb around. 30 sts.
6. Rnd 5: k all sts.
7. Rnd 6: rep k4, kfb around. 36 sts.
8. Rnds 7-13: k all sts.
9. Rnd 14: rep k5, kfb around. 42 sts.
10. Rnds 15-25: k all sts.
11. Rnd 26: rep k5, k2tog around. 36 sts.
12. Rnd 27: k all sts.
13. Rnd 28: rep k4, k2tog around. 30 sts.
14. Rnd 29: k all sts.
15. Rnd 30: rep k3, k2tog around. 24 sts.
16. Stuff body firmly, making the base slightly wider than the neck.
17. Rnd 31: rep k2, k2tog around. 18 sts.
18. Rnd 32: rep k1, k2tog around. 12 sts.
19. Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull closed, and weave in end.

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Flatten the top slightly with your hands so the head can sit securely. The head should look large compared with the body, matching the soft toy proportions in the image.

Arms with Blue Sweater Sleeves, Make 2

The arms are short and rounded. The white paw shows at the end, then the sleeve begins with a blue cuff and continues into a small Fair Isle upper sleeve.

1. With warm white yarn, CO 10 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: k all sts.
3. Rnd 2: kfb in each st around. 20 sts.
4. Rnds 3-6: k all sts.
5. Rnd 7: rep k3, k2tog around. 16 sts.
6. Change to denim blue.
7. Rnds 8-10: work k1, p1 rib.
8. Rnds 11-16: k all sts in denim blue.
9. Rnd 17: with cream, k all sts.
10. Rnd 18: rep k2 cream, k1 navy, k1 cream around.
11. Rnd 19: with cream, k all sts.
12. Rnd 20: rep k1 cream, k1 denim blue around.
13. Rnds 21-23: k all sts in denim blue.
14. Rnd 24: rep k2, k2tog around. 12 sts.
15. Stuff lightly. Do not overstuff the shoulder end.
16. Rnd 25: k2tog around. 6 sts.
17. Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, and close.

Sew arms to the sides of the body just below the neck line. Angle them slightly downward so the white paws face forward, as shown in the picture.

Legs and Feet, Make 2

The lower legs are mostly hidden inside the overalls, but the white ankle area and rounded shoe fronts remain visible. Knit each leg in warm white, then cover the lower foot with the shoe piece later.

1. With warm white yarn, CO 10 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: k all sts.
3. Rnd 2: kfb in each st around. 20 sts.
4. Rnds 3-8: k all sts for the rounded foot.
5. Rnd 9: k6, k2tog four times, k6. 16 sts.
6. Rnds 10-20: k all sts for the short leg.
7. Rnd 21: rep k2, k2tog around. 12 sts.
8. Stuff foot and leg firmly enough to hold shape.
9. Rnd 22: k2tog around. 6 sts.
10. Cut yarn, close remaining sts, and weave in end.

Sew the legs to the lower body, spaced about 1 inch apart. The feet should point slightly outward, with enough space between them for the green overalls to show.

Fair Isle Sweater Body

The sweater is knitted as a snug pullover-style piece. It sits under the overalls. The collar is denim blue, the yoke has cream and navy motifs, and the lower blue part is mostly hidden by the bib.

Sweater Back

1. With denim blue yarn and US 3 needles, CO 28 sts.
2. Rows 1-4: work k1, p1 rib.
3. Rows 5-8: work st st in denim blue.
4. Row 9, RS: with cream, k all sts.
5. Row 10, WS: with cream, p all sts.
6. Row 11: k2 cream, rep k1 navy, k3 cream to last 2 sts, k2 cream.
7. Row 12: p all sts in cream, carrying navy loosely where needed.
8. Row 13: k all sts in cream.
9. Row 14: p all sts in cream.
10. Row 15: k1 cream, rep k1 denim blue, k1 cream to last st, k1 cream.
11. Row 16: p all sts in cream.
12. Rows 17-22: work st st in denim blue.
13. Row 23: BO 3 sts, k to end. 25 sts.
14. Row 24: BO 3 sts, p to end. 22 sts.
15. Rows 25-30: work st st.
16. BO all sts.

Sweater Front

1. Work exactly as for the back through Row 22.
2. Row 23: BO 3 sts, k to end. 25 sts.
3. Row 24: BO 3 sts, p to end. 22 sts.
4. Row 25: k7, BO 8 center sts, k7.
5. Work each shoulder separately for 5 rows in st st.
6. BO each shoulder.

Seam the shoulders. Sew the side seams only halfway down so the sweater can fit around the stuffed body. Slide the sweater onto the body and finish sewing the sides neatly. The blue collar should sit just under the corgi head.

Green Ribbed Overalls

The overalls are the most visible clothing piece. They have long ribbed green legs, a front bib, pale green straps, and small tan buttons. The ribbing gives the same vertical texture shown in the picture.

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Overall Legs, Make 2

1. With light green yarn and US 3 needles, CO 24 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-4: purl 1 rnd, knit 1 rnd, purl 1 rnd, knit 1 rnd to create the rolled cuff.
3. Change to sage green.
4. Rnds 5-24: work k2, p2 rib around.
5. Rnd 25: k2, p2 rib for 12 sts, then place these 24 sts on a holder.
6. Make second leg the same way but do not cut yarn after Rnd 25.

Join Overall Legs

1. With the second leg on the needles, CO 4 sts for the center front crotch.
2. Work across the 24 sts of the first leg in rib pattern.
3. CO 4 sts for the center back crotch.
4. Continue across the 24 sts of the second leg. 56 sts total.
5. Place marker at center back and join to work in the round.
6. Rnds 1-8: continue k2, p2 rib, keeping the crotch sts in knit.
7. Rnd 9: rep k5, k2tog around as evenly as possible. 48 sts.
8. Rnds 10-16: continue rib as established.
9. Rnd 17: rep k4, k2tog around. 40 sts.
10. Rnds 18-21: continue rib.
11. BO loosely in pattern.

Pull the overall pants onto the body and legs. The cuffs should sit just above the shoes. Sew the back seam closed only if you want the overalls to be permanent.

Front Bib

1. With sage green yarn, pick up and knit 18 sts across the front waist of the overalls.
2. Row 1, WS: p all sts.
3. Row 2, RS: k all sts.
4. Rows 3-14: work st st.
5. Row 15: ssk, k14, k2tog. 16 sts.
6. Row 16: p all sts.
7. Row 17: ssk, k12, k2tog. 14 sts.
8. Row 18: p all sts.
9. BO all sts.

For a textured bib that matches the legs, you may work the center 10 sts in k2, p2 rib and keep 2 edge sts in garter stitch on both sides. This keeps the bib flat while maintaining the vertical garden-overall look.

Overall Straps, Make 2

1. With light green yarn and US 2 needles, CO 6 sts.
2. Row 1: k all sts.
3. Row 2: p all sts.
4. Repeat Rows 1-2 until strap measures 6 inches.
5. BO all sts.

Sew one end of each strap to the back waist. Cross the straps over the shoulders and sew the front ends to the top corners of the bib. Sew one small tan button at each front strap end.

Brown Garden Shoes, Make 2

The shoes are brown slip-on garden shoes with white fronts, carrot embroidery, and small side buttons. They cover the rounded white feet but leave a white oval visible on top.

Shoe Sole and Sides

1. With brown yarn and US 3 needles, CO 8 sts.
2. Row 1: k all sts.
3. Row 2: kfb, k6, kfb. 10 sts.
4. Row 3: k all sts.
5. Row 4: kfb, k8, kfb. 12 sts.
6. Rows 5-16: k all sts for garter texture.
7. Row 17: ssk, k8, k2tog. 10 sts.
8. Row 18: k all sts.
9. Row 19: ssk, k6, k2tog. 8 sts.
10. BO all sts, leaving a long tail.

White Shoe Front Patch

1. With warm white yarn, CO 6 sts.
2. Row 1: p all sts.
3. Row 2: kfb, k4, kfb. 8 sts.
4. Rows 3-8: work st st.
5. Row 9: ssk, k4, k2tog. 6 sts.
6. BO all sts.

Sew the brown shoe around the foot like a shallow slipper. Sew the white patch to the top front. Embroider a small orange carrot on the white patch using straight stitches, then add two tiny green leaves at the carrot top. Sew a small tan button to the outer side of each shoe.

Brown Crossbody Satchel

The satchel sits on the corgi’s right hip with a diagonal strap crossing from the left shoulder to the right side. It is a soft rectangular pouch with a flap and tiny button.

Bag Body

1. With brown yarn and US 3 needles, CO 18 sts.
2. Rows 1-24: work st st, beginning with a knit row.
3. Rows 25-28: k all sts to create a firm fold line.
4. Rows 29-40: work st st for the back of the bag.
5. BO all sts, leaving a long tail.

Fold the knitted rectangle so the first 24 rows form the front and the next 12 rows form the back. Seam the side edges. Leave the top open.

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Satchel Flap

1. With brown yarn, CO 16 sts.
2. Rows 1-8: work st st.
3. Row 9: ssk, k12, k2tog. 14 sts.
4. Row 10: p all sts.
5. Row 11: ssk, k10, k2tog. 12 sts.
6. BO all sts.

Sew the flap to the back top edge of the bag. Fold it over the front. Sew a tiny brown button to the front center of the flap.

Crossbody Strap

1. With brown yarn and US 2 needles, CO 4 sts.
2. Work i-cord for 15 inches: k4, slide sts to other end of needle, pull yarn across back, k4 again.
3. BO all sts and weave in ends.

Sew one end of the strap to each side of the bag. Place the strap across the corgi from left shoulder to right hip. Tack the strap lightly at the shoulder and under the arm so it stays in the pictured diagonal position.

Matching Blue Fair Isle Hat

The hat is a small separate accessory placed beside the corgi in the image. It has a ribbed denim blue brim, a cream Fair Isle band, navy motifs, and tiny flowers on one side.

1. With denim blue yarn and US 3 needles, CO 48 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-6: work k2, p2 rib.
3. Rnds 7-9: k all sts in denim blue.
4. Rnd 10: with cream, k all sts.
5. Rnd 11: rep k2 cream, k1 navy, k1 cream, k1 navy, k2 cream, k1 denim blue around.
6. Rnd 12: with cream, k all sts.
7. Rnd 13: rep k1 cream, k1 denim blue around for dotted contrast.
8. Rnd 14: with cream, k all sts.
9. Rnds 15-20: k all sts in denim blue.
10. Rnd 21: rep k6, k2tog around. 42 sts.
11. Rnd 22: k all sts.
12. Rnd 23: rep k5, k2tog around. 36 sts.
13. Rnd 24: k all sts.
14. Rnd 25: rep k4, k2tog around. 30 sts.
15. Rnd 26: rep k3, k2tog around. 24 sts.
16. Rnd 27: rep k2, k2tog around. 18 sts.
17. Rnd 28: rep k1, k2tog around. 12 sts.
18. Rnd 29: k2tog around. 6 sts.
19. Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, and pull closed.

Hat Flowers

1. For each small flower, CO 15 sts with a scrap color.
2. Row 1: rep k1, BO 2 sts across loosely, making small petal bumps.
3. Roll the strip into a flower shape and stitch through the center.
4. Make one yellow flower, one blue flower, and one peach flower.
5. With green yarn, embroider two tiny leaf stitches beside the flowers.

Sew the flowers to the lower side of the hat, just above the brim. Keep the flowers clustered together as in the photo.

Mini Watering Can

The watering can is a small gray accessory placed beside the corgi. It has a rounded body, side spout, and curved handle.

Can Body

1. With gray yarn and US 2 needles, CO 18 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-3: k all sts.
3. Rnd 4: rep k2, kfb around. 24 sts.
4. Rnds 5-12: k all sts.
5. Rnd 13: rep k2, k2tog around. 18 sts.
6. Rnd 14: k all sts.
7. Rnd 15: rep k1, k2tog around. 12 sts.
8. Stuff lightly.
9. Rnd 16: k2tog around. 6 sts.
10. Close top and weave in end.

Spout

1. With gray yarn, CO 5 sts.
2. Work i-cord for 1.5 inches.
3. For the rose end, kfb in each st. 10 sts.
4. Work 2 rnds even, then BO.
5. Flatten the rose end slightly and sew it to the end of the spout.

Handle

1. With gray yarn, CO 4 sts.
2. Work i-cord for 3 inches.
3. Curve the i-cord into a handle.
4. Sew one end near the top side of the can and the other near the lower side.

Sew the spout to the opposite side of the can. Angle it slightly upward. Add a few small straight stitches near the top to suggest the tiny lid shape.

Mini Garden Trowel

The trowel has a brown handle and a gray pointed blade. It should be slim and simple, matching the small accessory shown next to the satchel.

Handle

1. With brown yarn and US 2 needles, CO 4 sts.
2. Work i-cord for 2 inches.
3. BO and weave in ends.

Blade

1. With gray yarn, CO 5 sts.
2. Row 1: p all sts.
3. Row 2: kfb, k3, kfb. 7 sts.
4. Row 3: p all sts.
5. Row 4: kfb, k5, kfb. 9 sts.
6. Rows 5-8: work st st.
7. Row 9: ssk, k5, k2tog. 7 sts.
8. Row 10: p all sts.
9. Row 11: ssk, k3, k2tog. 5 sts.
10. Row 12: p all sts.
11. Row 13: ssk, k1, k2tog. 3 sts.
12. Row 14: p3tog. 1 st.
13. Fasten off.

Sew the blade to one end of the brown i-cord handle. Wrap a few gray stitches around the join so it looks like a metal collar.

Facial Shaping and Eye Indentations

To make the face look rounded and expressive, add gentle eye shaping after the head is stuffed and the eyes are attached. Use a long strand of corgi orange yarn and a tapestry needle.

1. Insert the needle at the back lower head and bring it out beside the first eye.
2. Take a tiny stitch beside the eye and return to the back lower head.
3. Pull gently until the eye sinks slightly into the face.
4. Repeat for the second eye, keeping both sides even.
5. Knot securely and bury yarn tails inside the head.

This shaping should be subtle. The eyes in the image are glossy and round, with the orange face curving smoothly around them.

Attaching Head to Body

Pin the head to the body before sewing. The muzzle should face straight forward, and the ears should sit evenly. The head is large, so sew around the neck twice for strength.

1. Place the body upright with the sweater collar centered.
2. Set the head on top so the lower head touches the collar.
3. Use warm white or orange yarn, depending on the contact area.
4. Sew around the neck with small ladder stitches.
5. After the first round of stitching, check the head angle.
6. Make a second round of stitches, pulling firmly but not puckering the fabric.

Overall Button Placement

The tan buttons are an important visual detail. Place one button at each top corner of the bib where the straps meet the front. The buttons should sit just below the sweater yoke and above the ribbed green bib.

• Left button: sew through the strap end and bib corner.
• Right button: sew through the strap end and bib corner.
• Shoe buttons: sew one small tan button on the outer side of each brown shoe.
• Satchel button: sew one darker brown button at the lower center of the flap.

Fair Isle Color Placement Tips

For the closest visual match, keep the Fair Isle small and neat. The picture shows cream bands with dark blue geometric marks on both the sweater and hat. Do not make the motifs too large, or the outfit will look heavier than the original.

• Use cream as the background color in the yoke band.
• Use navy for small V shapes and single-stitch diamonds.
• Use denim blue as the main sweater and hat color.
• Keep floats loose across the back of the work.
• If a float covers more than 5 sts, catch it once at the back.

Garden Carrot Embroidery on Shoes

The little carrot motif on each shoe gives the toy its garden theme. Work this detail after the shoes are sewn onto the feet.

1. Thread orange embroidery yarn on a tapestry needle.
2. Make one vertical straight stitch about 4 rows tall.
3. Add two shorter diagonal stitches beside it to form a tapered carrot.
4. Use green yarn to make two tiny leaf stitches at the top.
5. Repeat on the second shoe, matching the angle and size.

Seaming and Stuffing Advice

Small toys look best when seams are firm and tidy. Use mattress stitch for flat pieces and ladder stitch for attaching shaped parts. Keep yarn tails long enough to secure pieces well.

• Do not overstuff the ears; they should remain flat and lightly curved.
• Stuff the muzzle only a little so it rises softly from the face.
• Stuff the head more firmly than the body for a smooth round shape.
• Keep the arms lightly stuffed so they sit naturally at the sides.
• Stuff the shoes enough to make the feet round and stable.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

1. Sew the head securely to the body, checking that the white blaze is centered.
2. Sew ears high on the head, angled outward and slightly forward.
3. Attach the muzzle and blaze smoothly, with no visible puckers.
4. Embroider the black oval nose, center mouth line, and small V mouth.
5. Sew arms at the sides, with sweater sleeves visible.
6. Sew legs to the lower body and fit the green overalls over them.
7. Add overall straps, front buttons, and shoe buttons.
8. Place the satchel strap diagonally across the chest and tack it in place.
9. Arrange the hat, watering can, and trowel as separate display accessories.

Care Notes

Spot clean the finished corgi with a cool damp cloth. Avoid soaking if you used safety eyes, buttons, or delicate embroidery. Let the toy dry flat in a shaded place. Gently reshape the ears, muzzle, and shoes while damp if needed.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The head is large, round, and centered on the body.
• The white blaze runs straight down the forehead into the muzzle.
• The ears are wide, triangular, and evenly angled.
• The blue Fair Isle sweater shows at collar, sleeves, and upper chest.
• The green overalls have visible vertical rib texture.
• The satchel crosses from shoulder to opposite hip.
• The shoes have white fronts, carrot embroidery, and side buttons.
• The hat has a blue brim, cream motif band, and small flower cluster.
• The watering can and trowel are small enough to look like accessories, not full-size props.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Store the corgi away from direct sunlight to protect the orange, blue, and green yarn colors. If dust collects on the stitches, use a soft brush and move in the direction of the knit fabric. Keep the satchel strap and hat flowers from being pulled, since they are small decorative pieces.

For long-term display, place the toy upright with light support behind the body. Do not compress the ears under heavy objects. If the overalls loosen over time, tighten the strap stitches at the back and re-secure the front buttons with matching thread.