Crochet Tutorial: Road Runner Community Gardener in Blue Overalls with Glasses and Market Bag – Free Crochet Pattern.

This cheerful crochet Road Runner gardener is designed with a tall teal-blue head and neck, sleepy embroidered eyes behind black glasses, a long golden beak, blue overalls, a white shirt, brown wings, orange legs, flower sandals, a garden basket, watering can, straw hat, and a cream market bag that says “Community Garden.”

 

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Skill Level

Intermediate amigurumi. The body is beginner-friendly, but the shaped beak, glasses, overalls, long legs, tote bag, and small garden accessories need careful counting and neat assembly.

Finished Size

• Finished seated doll height: about 14.5 inches from sandal sole to top feather tufts.
• Head height: about 3.5 inches.
• Neck length: about 3.75 inches.
• Body height: about 5 inches.
• Leg length from shorts to sandal: about 4.25 inches.
• Market bag: about 2.75 inches wide and 2.5 inches tall without handles.

Materials

• Sport or light DK cotton yarn in teal blue, darker blue, denim blue, white, warm brown, orange-red, golden yellow, cream, beige straw, gray, green, red, purple, white, and black.
• 2.25 mm crochet hook for the doll.
• 2.00 mm crochet hook for flowers, glasses details, lettering, and small accessories.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Two 8 mm white felt ovals or crocheted white eye ovals.
• Black embroidery thread for pupils, eyelids, glasses, and bag lettering.
• Optional black craft wire or black pipe cleaner for stronger glasses.
• Yarn needle, stitch markers, pins, scissors, and sewing needle.
• Small piece of cardboard or plastic canvas for the tote bag base, optional.

Abbreviations in US Terms

• MR: magic ring.
• ch: chain.
• sl st: slip stitch.
• sc: single crochet.
• hdc: half double crochet.
• dc: double crochet.
• tr: treble crochet.
• inc: 2 sc in the same stitch.
• dec: invisible decrease over 2 stitches.
• BLO: back loop only.
• FLO: front loop only.
• st or sts: stitch or stitches.
• R: round.
• Row: worked flat in turning rows.
• FO: fasten off.

Important Pattern Notes

Work the amigurumi pieces in continuous rounds unless the pattern says to join. Use a stitch marker at the first stitch of every round. Stuff firmly enough to hold the tall shape, but do not overstuff the neck because it should remain slim and straight.

The Road Runner in the photo has a long, elegant bird shape. The head is rounded and tall, the neck is narrow, the body is pear-shaped, and the legs hang straight from the picnic bench pose. Keep the body slightly softer than the head so the overalls sit naturally.

The overalls are worked as a separate denim-blue garment over the white shirt and teal body. This makes the raised bib, pocket, shoulder straps, rolled cuffs, yellow buttons, and flower details look more dimensional like the image.

Color Placement Guide

• Teal blue: head, neck, upper body, tail feathers, and small head tufts.
• Golden yellow: long beak, overalls flower centers, and round buttons.
• White: shirt, daisy petals, eye whites, and sandal flowers.
• Denim blue: overalls, bib, front pocket, shorts cuffs, and tail accent shadows.
• Warm brown: arms or folded wings hanging beside body.
• Orange-red: long legs and feet.
• Cream and beige: market bag, basket, sandals, straw hat, and bag handles.
• Black: glasses, eyelids, sleepy pupils, and market bag words.

Head

Use teal blue yarn and the 2.25 mm hook. The head is a tall oval with a slightly narrower lower section where the beak and neck meet. Stuff gradually as you work.

1. R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
5. R5: sc 3, inc, repeat 6 times. 30 sts.
6. R6: sc 4, inc, repeat 6 times. 36 sts.
7. R7: sc 5, inc, repeat 6 times. 42 sts.
8. R8: sc 6, inc, repeat 6 times. 48 sts.
9. R9 to R14: sc around. 48 sts for 6 rounds.
10. R15: sc 14, dec, sc 16, dec, sc 14. 46 sts.
11. R16: sc around. 46 sts.
12. R17: sc 13, dec, sc 16, dec, sc 13. 44 sts.
13. R18 to R20: sc around. 44 sts for 3 rounds.
14. R21: sc 5, dec, repeat 6 times, sc 2. 38 sts.
15. R22: sc around. 38 sts.
16. R23: sc 4, dec, repeat 6 times, sc 2. 32 sts.
17. R24: sc around. 32 sts.
18. R25: sc 3, dec, repeat 6 times, sc 2. 26 sts.
19. R26: sc around. 26 sts.
20. R27: sc 2, dec, repeat 6 times, sc 2. 20 sts.
21. R28: sc around. 20 sts.
22. R29: sc 3, dec, repeat 4 times. 16 sts.
23. R30: sc around. 16 sts.
24. R31: sc 2, dec, repeat 4 times. 12 sts. Do not close. Leave this opening for joining to the neck.

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Before attaching the head, lightly shape the face with your fingers. The front should have a soft downward tilt for the sleepy expression. Place the widest part of the head slightly above the glasses line.

Head Feather Tufts

The photo shows small upright blue feather strands on top of the head. Make five tufts in teal blue using the 2.00 mm hook.

• Short tuft: ch 7, sl st in second ch from hook, sl st 5. FO with a sewing tail.
• Medium tuft, make 2: ch 9, sl st in second ch from hook, sl st 7. FO with a sewing tail.
• Tall tuft, make 2: ch 11, sl st in second ch from hook, sl st 9. FO with a sewing tail.

Sew the tufts to the top front-left crown between R2 and R5 of the head. Angle them outward like soft crochet feathers, with the tallest pieces leaning slightly backward.

Long Neck

Use teal blue yarn. The neck is narrow, straight, and about the same width all the way down. Stuff with small pieces of fiberfill every few rounds to avoid lumps.

1. R1: MR, 8 sc. 8 sts.
2. R2: inc in each st around. 16 sts.
3. R3: sc 3, inc, repeat 4 times. 20 sts.
4. R4 to R28: sc around. 20 sts for 25 rounds.
5. R29: sc 8, dec, sc 8, dec. 18 sts.
6. R30: sc around. 18 sts.

Leave a long tail. Insert the top of the neck into the 12-st opening of the head. Pin the head so it tilts forward about 10 degrees. Sew around twice for strength.

Body Base

Use teal blue yarn for the hidden body base. The overalls cover most of this section, but the teal sides should show lightly near the arm seams and under the straps.

1. R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
5. R5: sc 3, inc, repeat 6 times. 30 sts.
6. R6: sc 4, inc, repeat 6 times. 36 sts.
7. R7: sc 5, inc, repeat 6 times. 42 sts.
8. R8: sc 6, inc, repeat 6 times. 48 sts.
9. R9 to R15: sc around. 48 sts for 7 rounds.
10. R16: sc 14, dec, sc 20, dec, sc 10. 46 sts.
11. R17: sc around. 46 sts.
12. R18: sc 13, dec, sc 18, dec, sc 11. 44 sts.
13. R19 to R21: sc around. 44 sts for 3 rounds.
14. R22: sc 9, dec, repeat 4 times. 40 sts.
15. R23: sc around. 40 sts.
16. R24: sc 8, dec, repeat 4 times. 36 sts.
17. R25: sc around. 36 sts.
18. R26: sc 4, dec, repeat 6 times. 30 sts.
19. R27: sc 3, dec, repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
20. R28: sc 2, dec, repeat 6 times. 18 sts.

Stuff the lower body round and full. Leave the top open. Sew the lower end of the neck centered into the body opening, with the head facing forward and the beak pointing over the chest.

White Shirt

The shirt is a short white top visible under the blue overalls. It has simple sleeves and a collar area that peeks under the floral scarf.

Shirt Body

1. Row 1: With white yarn, ch 49, sc in second ch from hook and across. 48 sts.
2. Row 2 to Row 7: ch 1, turn, sc across. 48 sts.
3. Row 8: ch 1, turn, sc 10, ch 8, skip 8, sc 12, ch 8, skip 8, sc 10. This creates armholes.
4. Row 9: ch 1, turn, sc 10, sc 8 across chain space, sc 12, sc 8 across chain space, sc 10. 48 sts.
5. Row 10: ch 1, turn, sc across. 48 sts. FO with a long tail.

Wrap the shirt around the upper body under the neck. The seam should sit at the back. Sew the back seam and top edge in place, keeping the front smooth.

Short Sleeves

Make 2 with white yarn.

1. Join yarn to any armhole stitch. R1: sc 16 evenly around the armhole. 16 sts.
2. R2 to R5: sc around. 16 sts.
3. R6: BLO sl st around for a neat cuff. FO and weave in ends.

Denim Blue Overalls

The overalls should look rounded and slightly textured, with a bib, pocket, straps, rolled cuffs, yellow buttons, and small daisy-style flowers. Use denim blue yarn.

Overalls Pants and Body

1. R1: ch 48, join with sl st to form a ring, making sure not to twist. sc around. 48 sts.
2. R2 to R7: sc around. 48 sts.
3. R8: sc 22, ch 4, skip 4, sc 22. This marks the crotch split.
4. R9: sc 22, sc 4 across chain, sc 22. 48 sts.
5. R10 to R15: sc around. 48 sts.
6. R16: sc 6, dec, repeat 6 times. 42 sts.
7. R17: sc around. 42 sts.
8. R18: sc 5, dec, repeat 6 times. 36 sts.
9. R19 to R21: sc around. 36 sts.
10. R22: sc 4, dec, repeat 6 times. 30 sts. FO.

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Slide the overalls onto the body from the bottom before adding legs if possible. If the legs are already attached, stretch gently and pin the overalls in place. The top edge should sit just under the white shirt chest line.

Overall Leg Cuffs

Make 2 with denim blue yarn. These are the rolled cuffs visible at the bottom of the shorts.

1. R1: ch 22, join to form a ring, sc around. 22 sts.
2. R2: BLO sc around. 22 sts.
3. R3: sc around. 22 sts.
4. R4: sl st around loosely. FO.

Sew each cuff around the lower opening of the overalls. The cuffs should sit horizontally and look slightly raised.

Front Bib

1. Row 1: With denim blue yarn, ch 17, sc in second ch from hook and across. 16 sts.
2. Row 2 to Row 9: ch 1, turn, sc across. 16 sts.
3. Row 10: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 12, dec. 14 sts.
4. Row 11: ch 1, turn, sc across. 14 sts.
5. Row 12: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 10, dec. 12 sts. FO.

Sew the bib centered on the front overalls, starting at the waist and reaching up over the white shirt. The upper corners should sit below the scarf, like the image.

Front Pocket

1. Row 1: ch 11, sc in second ch from hook and across. 10 sts.
2. Row 2 to Row 5: ch 1, turn, sc across. 10 sts.
3. Row 6: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 6, dec. 8 sts.
4. Border: sc evenly around the pocket, placing 2 sc in each lower corner. FO.

Sew the pocket onto the center of the bib. Leave the top edge slightly loose if you want a real tiny pocket. Embroider one small horizontal beige stitch on the right side of the bib to match the tiny stitched accent in the photo.

Shoulder Straps

Make 2 with denim blue yarn.

1. Row 1: ch 23, sc in second ch from hook and across. 22 sts.
2. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc across. 22 sts.
3. Border: sl st around the strap. FO with a long tail.

Attach each strap to the back waist of the overalls. Cross them slightly over the shoulders and sew the front ends to the upper bib corners. The straps should frame the white shirt and neck.

Yellow Overall Buttons and Flowers

Round Buttons

Make 4 in golden yellow.

1. R1: MR, 6 sc, join with sl st. FO.
2. Sew 2 buttons at the top bib corners where the straps meet.
3. Sew 1 button on the left hip and 1 button on the lower right side of the overalls.

Black-Centered Yellow Flowers

Make 2 flowers for the overalls, matching the sunflower-like details on the image.

1. With dark brown or black, R1: MR, 6 sc, join. Change to golden yellow.
2. Petals: ch 3, sl st in second ch from hook, sc in next ch, sl st in next center st, repeat 6 times. FO.

Sew one flower near the left lower bib area and one near the right hip. Keep them raised and round, not flat, so they look like appliqué flowers.

Floral Neck Scarf

The scarf is cream with green and yellow flower-like markings, tied in a bow at the front under the long neck.

Scarf Strip

1. With cream yarn, ch 54.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. 53 sts.
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc across. 53 sts. FO.

Scarf Tie Ends

Make 2.

1. Row 1: ch 11, sc in second ch from hook and across. 10 sts.
2. Row 2: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 6, dec. 8 sts.
3. Row 3: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 4, dec. 6 sts. FO.

Wrap the strip around the base of the neck. Sew the two tie ends to the front center, angled downward like a soft bow. Embroider tiny green V-stitches and yellow French-knot-style stitches across the scarf.

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Beak

The beak is long, flat, golden yellow, and slightly curved downward. Make the top and bottom pieces separately, then join around the edge.

Top Beak

1. Row 1: With golden yellow, ch 19, sc in second ch from hook and across. 18 sts.
2. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc across. 18 sts.
3. Row 3: ch 1, turn, inc, sc 16, inc. 20 sts.
4. Row 4 to Row 6: ch 1, turn, sc across. 20 sts.
5. Row 7: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 16, dec. 18 sts.
6. Row 8: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 14, dec. 16 sts.
7. Row 9: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 12, dec. 14 sts. FO.

Bottom Beak

1. Row 1: With golden yellow, ch 17, sc in second ch from hook and across. 16 sts.
2. Row 2 to Row 4: ch 1, turn, sc across. 16 sts.
3. Row 5: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 12, dec. 14 sts.
4. Row 6: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 10, dec. 12 sts. FO.

Joining the Beak

1. Place top and bottom beak pieces together with the wider top piece above.
2. Join golden yellow yarn at one back corner.
3. sc evenly around both layers, placing 3 sc at the pointed front tip.
4. Lightly stuff only the back half of the beak.
5. FO with a long tail.

Sew the beak to the lower front of the head across R18 to R23. The back corners should sit just below the eyes. Shape the top beak so it projects forward and the lower beak sits slightly underneath.

Eyes and Sleepy Expression

The image has droopy, half-closed eyes behind oversized black glasses. Use white yarn or felt for the eye whites.

Crocheted Eye Whites

Make 2 with white yarn and the 2.00 mm hook.

1. R1: ch 7, sc in second ch from hook, sc 4, 3 sc in last ch, working along other side sc 4, inc in last space. 14 sts.
2. R2: inc, sc 4, inc 3 times, sc 4, inc 2 times. 20 sts. FO.

Sew the eyes onto the front of the head above the beak, spanning R13 to R18. Angle the outer corners slightly downward to create the relaxed, unimpressed Road Runner expression.

Eyelids and Pupils

• With teal blue, embroider a curved upper eyelid across the top third of each white eye.
• With black thread, stitch a small oval pupil low and slightly inward on each eye.
• Add a thin black sleepy line just above each pupil.
• Do not make the eyes fully open; the eyelids should cover about half the eye height.

Oversized Black Glasses

The glasses are a key feature. For a soft child-safe version, crochet the frames. For a display doll, wrap black thread around thin craft wire and stitch it firmly to the head.

Crocheted Glasses Frame

1. Left lens: With black yarn and 2.00 mm hook, ch 22, join with sl st to form a rounded rectangle. R1: sc 5, 3 sc in next st, sc 5, 3 sc in next st, sc 5, 3 sc in next st, sc 4, 3 sc in last st. Join and FO.
2. Right lens: repeat the same steps.
3. Bridge: ch 7, sc in second ch from hook and across. 6 sts. FO.
4. Arms, make 2: ch 17, sl st in second ch from hook and across. 16 sl sts. FO.

Sew the bridge between the two lenses. Place the glasses over the eyes with the top frame crossing the eyelids. Sew the outer arms back along the sides of the head, ending near R16. Keep the frames square and oversized.

Arms or Brown Wings

The photo shows warm brown side arms that hang straight down from the white shirt sleeves. Make 2.

1. R1: With warm brown yarn, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 3, inc, repeat 3 times. 15 sts.
4. R4 to R18: sc around. 15 sts for 15 rounds.
5. R19: sc 3, dec, repeat 3 times. 12 sts.
6. R20: sc around. 12 sts.
7. Stuff lightly. Flatten the top and sc through both layers across 6 sts. FO with a long tail.

Sew one arm under each sleeve at a slight outward angle. The arms should hang along the sides of the overalls and stop around the upper hip area.

Long Orange Legs

Make 2 with orange-red yarn. These legs are thin and long, hanging from the blue rolled cuffs.

1. R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 3, inc, repeat 3 times. 15 sts.
4. R4 to R26: sc around. 15 sts for 23 rounds.
5. R27: sc 3, dec, repeat 3 times. 12 sts.
6. R28 to R30: sc around. 12 sts.
7. Stuff firmly but keep the leg flexible. FO with a long tail.

Sew the legs to the underside of the body, spaced about 1 inch apart. They should hang straight down from the overalls shorts, just like the seated pose in the image.

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Orange Feet

Make 2 with orange-red yarn.

1. R1: ch 8, sc in second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, working along other side sc 5, inc. 16 sts.
2. R2: inc, sc 5, inc 3 times, sc 5, inc 2 times. 22 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, sc 5, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 5, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. 28 sts.
4. R4: BLO sc around. 28 sts.
5. R5: sc around. 28 sts.
6. R6: sc 8, dec 6 times, sc 8. 22 sts.
7. R7: sc 7, dec 4 times, sc 7. 18 sts.
8. R8: sc around. 18 sts.
9. Stuff the foot lightly, flatten the back opening, and sew closed.

Sew each foot to the bottom of a leg, pointing forward. The feet should be wider than the legs and fit inside the crocheted sandals.

Beige Sandals with Flower Details

Sandal Soles

Make 2 with beige yarn.

1. R1: ch 10, sc in second ch from hook, sc 7, 3 sc in last ch, working along other side sc 7, inc. 20 sts.
2. R2: inc, sc 7, inc 3 times, sc 7, inc 2 times. 26 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, sc 7, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 7, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. 32 sts.
4. R4: sl st around. FO.

Sandal Straps

For each sandal, make one toe strap and two side straps.

• Toe strap: ch 9, sc in second ch from hook and across. 8 sts.
• Side straps, make 2: ch 13, sc in second ch from hook and across. 12 sts.

Sew the toe strap across the front of the orange foot. Sew the two side straps from the left and right sole edges, crossing over the top of the foot and meeting near the ankle.

Small Purple Sandal Flowers

Make 2 flowers with purple petals and yellow centers.

1. With yellow, MR, 5 sc, join. Change to purple.
2. ch 3, sl st in second ch from hook, sc in next ch, sl st in next center st, repeat 5 times. FO.

Sew one flower to the outer side of each sandal strap. Add a tiny white stitch on each petal if desired.

Tail Feathers

The tail sits behind the overalls on the right side and fans upward in layered blue feathers. Make 5 feathers: 3 dark blue and 2 teal blue.

Small Feather

1. R1: MR, 5 sc. 5 sts.
2. R2: sc around. 5 sts.
3. R3: inc around. 10 sts.
4. R4 to R10: sc around. 10 sts.
5. R11: sc 3, dec, repeat 2 times. 8 sts.
6. Flatten and sc through both layers across 4 sts. FO.

Medium Feather

1. R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. R2: sc around. 6 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat 3 times. 9 sts.
4. R4 to R13: sc around. 9 sts.
5. R14: sc 1, dec, repeat 3 times. 6 sts.
6. Flatten and sc through both layers across 3 sts. FO.

Large Feather

1. R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3 to R15: sc around. 12 sts.
4. R16: sc 2, dec, repeat 3 times. 9 sts.
5. Flatten and sc through both layers across 4 sts. FO.

Arrange the feathers in a fan behind the body, with the large feather in the center, medium feathers on each side, and small feathers outside. Sew them to the back of the overalls at R14 to R18 height.

Daisy on the Head

The head flower is a white daisy with a yellow center, placed near the top right side of the head.

1. Center: With yellow, MR, 6 sc, join and FO.
2. Petals: Join white yarn to any center st. ch 5, sc in second ch from hook, hdc, hdc, sc, sl st in next center st. Repeat 6 times. FO.

Sew the daisy near the top right side of the head, just below the feather tufts. The petals should sit flat against the head but still look bright and raised.

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Small Vegetable Basket

The basket sits beside the doll and holds red and green vegetables. Use beige yarn.

Basket Base and Sides

1. R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
5. R5: sc 3, inc, repeat 6 times. 30 sts.
6. R6: BLO sc around. 30 sts.
7. R7 to R12: sc around. 30 sts.
8. R13: sl st around. FO.

Basket Handle

1. With beige yarn, ch 31.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. 30 sts.
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc across. 30 sts. FO.

Sew the handle to opposite sides of the basket. Keep it upright and arched. Add a few darker beige horizontal embroidery lines around the basket for woven texture.

Tomato

1. With red yarn, R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
4. R4 to R6: sc around. 18 sts.
5. R7: sc 1, dec, repeat 6 times. 12 sts.
6. R8: dec around. 6 sts. FO and close.
7. With green yarn, ch 5, sl st back to center, repeat 5 times for leaves. Sew to top.

Green Pepper

1. With green yarn, R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
4. R4 to R7: sc around. 18 sts.
5. R8: sc 1, dec, repeat 6 times. 12 sts.
6. R9: dec around. 6 sts. FO and close.
7. Embroider three vertical darker green lines to create pepper lobes.

Mini Watering Can

The gray watering can sits on the bench near the basket. Use light gray yarn and the 2.00 mm hook.

Can Body

1. R1: MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
5. R5: BLO sc around. 24 sts.
6. R6 to R11: sc around. 24 sts.
7. R12: sc 2, dec, repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
8. R13: sl st around. FO.

Watering Can Spout

1. R1: MR, 5 sc. 5 sts.
2. R2 to R8: sc around. 5 sts.
3. R9: inc, sc 4. 6 sts. FO.

Sew the spout to one side of the can, angled upward. Add a tiny flattened oval at the spout end by making MR, 6 sc, join, and sew it to the tip.

Watering Can Handle

1. ch 22 with gray yarn.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. 21 sts. FO.

Sew the handle in a curved shape on the opposite side of the spout. Add a small top knob with MR, 5 sc, join, and sew to the top center.

Community Garden Market Bag

The cream market bag is rectangular with two handles and green curved accents around the black words “Community Garden.”

Bag Panels

Make 2 with cream yarn.

1. Row 1: ch 23, sc in second ch from hook and across. 22 sts.
2. Row 2 to Row 18: ch 1, turn, sc across. 22 sts.
3. FO on first panel. Do not FO on second panel if you want to join immediately.

Bag Gusset and Joining

1. Place the two panels together.
2. sc down the first side through both layers, placing 18 sc.
3. sc 22 along the bottom edge through both layers.
4. sc up the second side through both layers, placing 18 sc.
5. Leave the top open. FO and weave in ends.

Bag Top Edge

1. Join cream yarn to the top opening.
2. R1: sc evenly around the opening, placing 22 sc on the front, 2 sc at side thickness, 22 sc on the back, and 2 sc at the other side. 48 sts.
3. R2: sl st around. FO.

Bag Handles

Make 2 with cream yarn.

1. ch 31.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and across. 30 sts.
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc across. 30 sts. FO.

Sew one handle to the front panel and one handle to the back panel. Each handle end should be sewn 5 stitches in from the side edge. Reinforce with several stitches.

Bag Lettering

Use black embroidery thread to stitch “Community” on the upper center of the bag front and “Garden” below it. Keep the letters slightly playful and slanted, like hand-printed garden tote lettering.

With green yarn or embroidery floss, stitch one curved line on the left of the words and one curved line on the right. These should suggest a circular garden logo without covering the text.

Straw Garden Hat

The straw hat is beige, wide-brimmed, and decorated with a floral ribbon. It sits on the bench beside the doll in the photo.

Hat Crown

1. R1: With beige straw yarn, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
5. R5: sc 3, inc, repeat 6 times. 30 sts.
6. R6: sc 4, inc, repeat 6 times. 36 sts.
7. R7: BLO sc around. 36 sts.
8. R8 to R13: sc around. 36 sts.

Hat Brim

1. R14: FLO sc 5, inc, repeat 6 times. 42 sts.
2. R15: sc 6, inc, repeat 6 times. 48 sts.
3. R16: sc 7, inc, repeat 6 times. 54 sts.
4. R17: sc 8, inc, repeat 6 times. 60 sts.
5. R18: sc 9, inc, repeat 6 times. 66 sts.
6. R19: sl st around loosely. FO.

Embroider spiral beige lines around the crown and brim to imitate the coiled straw texture. Shape the brim flat with your fingers.

Floral Hat Band

1. With pale pink yarn, ch 39, sc in second ch from hook and across. 38 sts. FO.
2. Sew the band around the crown at R8 height.
3. For each tiny rose, make MR, 5 sc with pink yarn, join, and sew onto the band.
4. Add tiny green straight stitches between flowers for leaves.

Optional Bench Display Placement

The photo shows the doll sitting on a rustic picnic bench with garden tools and bags around it. You do not need to crochet the bench, but the doll is shaped for a seated display. Let the legs hang downward and place the basket, watering can, tote, and hat around the doll for the same garden scene.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

1. Sew the neck firmly into the body, then sew the head to the neck with the beak facing forward.
2. Add the shirt first, then slide or sew the overalls over the body.
3. Attach the bib, pocket, straps, cuffs, buttons, and yellow flowers.
4. Sew the arms under the sleeves and let them hang straight beside the overalls.
5. Sew the legs to the lower body, then attach the feet and sandals.
6. Attach the tail feathers to the back right side, fanning them upward.
7. Sew the beak across the lower face, then place the sleepy eyes above it.
8. Attach the glasses carefully so the frame sits over both eyes and the bridge crosses above the beak.
9. Add the head tufts and daisy last so they stay neat and dimensional.

For the sleepy Road Runner expression, keep both eyelids low and slightly uneven. Add a few short teal eyebrow lines above the glasses. Use tiny stitches only, because large facial embroidery can quickly change the personality of the doll.

Care Notes

• Spot clean with cool water and mild soap.
• Do not machine wash if you used wire glasses, cardboard in the tote, or stiffened accessories.
• Reshape the beak, glasses, hat brim, and tail feathers while damp.
• Dry flat in a shaded, airy place.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The head is tall and rounded, with a narrow lower face.
• The beak is long, golden yellow, and slightly flat.
• The black glasses are oversized and square.
• The eyes look sleepy and half-closed.
• The white shirt is visible under the blue overalls.
• The overalls have a bib, front pocket, straps, yellow buttons, and flower appliqués.
• The legs are long, orange-red, and hanging straight.
• The sandals have beige straps and small purple flowers.
• The tote bag says “Community Garden.”
• The basket, vegetables, watering can, straw hat, and head daisy are included.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Keep the finished doll away from direct sunlight for long periods, especially if it is displayed outdoors for photos. Cotton yarn can fade, and the black glasses or embroidered lettering may lose sharpness if exposed to strong light every day.

To remove dust, use a soft makeup brush or clean paintbrush. Brush gently around the glasses, flower petals, tail feathers, and tote handles. For deeper cleaning, dab with a damp cloth instead of rubbing.

Store the doll upright or seated with tissue paper supporting the neck and tail. Do not press heavy items on top of the beak, glasses, hat brim, or market bag handles. These small shaped pieces keep the garden character recognizable.