Knitting Tutorial: Autumn Dachshund in Floral Fair Isle Vest with Flower Crown and Acorn Hat – Free Knitting Pattern.

This autumn dachshund features a soft gray knitted body, long floppy ears, tan muzzle and paws, bright blue eyes, a floral Fair Isle vest, cropped trousers, blue sandals, and a flower crown. The finished doll also includes a brimmed acorn hat, blue collar with heart tag, rust crossbody satchel, and blue polka-dot heart pouch.

 

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Pattern Overview

The dachshund is knitted mainly in the round to create a smooth finish with minimal visible seams. The vest, accessories, facial patches, flower petals, hatband, and bag pieces are worked flat. All measurements and placement instructions are designed for the finished size and gauge listed below.

• Skill level: Confident beginner to intermediate.
• Construction: Head, body, limbs, ears, hat, clothing, and accessories are made separately and assembled.
• Finished height: Approximately 17 inches, or 43 centimeters, from the soles to the top of the head.
• Finished head width: Approximately 5 inches, or 13 centimeters.
• Finished body circumference: Approximately 10 inches, or 25 centimeters.
• Needle style: Double-pointed needles, magic-loop circular needles, and straight needles may all be used.
• Working method: Main pieces are knitted in the round unless a section specifically says to work flat.

Materials

• DK-weight yarn in medium gray for the head, ears, arms, and body.
• DK-weight yarn in warm tan for the muzzle, eye patches, paws, ear tips, and feet.
• DK-weight yarn in oatmeal cream for the vest background and small flower details.
• DK-weight yarn in sage green and medium olive for vest motifs, ribbing, leaves, and trim.
• DK-weight yarn in rust, terracotta, brick red, and golden brown for autumn motifs and bags.
• DK-weight yarn in medium blue for the collar, heart tag, hatband, sandal straps, and heart pouch.
• Small amounts of white and yellow yarn for the flower crown.
• Small amounts of black yarn for the mouth, paw lines, and facial embroidery.
• Small amount of light blue yarn for the eye outlines.
• 2.75 millimeter knitting needles for the main doll and accessories.
• 2.5 millimeter needles for firm ribbing, small flowers, and narrow straps.
• Two 18-millimeter blue safety eyes with black pupils.
• One 18 to 20-millimeter black safety nose.
• Three small wooden or brown buttons measuring approximately 8 millimeters.
• Polyester fiberfill.
• Yarn needle, stitch markers, row counter, scissors, pins, and removable markers.
• Optional thin plastic canvas for strengthening the sandal soles and hat brim.
• Optional clear fabric glue for securing small decorative knots after sewing.

Gauge

Main gauge: 28 stitches and 38 rounds equal 4 inches in stockinette stitch using 2.75 millimeter needles. The fabric should be firm enough that the stuffing does not show between the stitches.

Adjust the needle size when necessary. A slightly smaller needle is better than a loose gauge for this project. Knit and wash a gauge swatch before beginning because a different gauge will change the fit of the vest, trousers, hat, collar, and sandals.

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 the front and back of one stitch.
• k2tog: Knit two stitches together.
• ssk: Slip one stitch knitwise twice, then knit the slipped stitches together through the back loops.
• p2tog: Purl two stitches together.
• yo: Yarn over.
• m1L: Make one stitch with a left-leaning increase.
• m1R: Make one stitch with a right-leaning increase.
• sl: Slip.
• rep: Repeat.
• MC: Main color.

Important Construction Notes

• Place a marker at the beginning of every round and move it upward as the work progresses.
• Stuff the pieces gradually. Small portions of stuffing produce a smoother shape than one large amount.
• Use mattress stitch for flat seams and whipstitch for attaching shaped pieces.
• Keep all colorwork floats relaxed so the vest remains flexible enough to fit around the body.
• When changing colors, twist the two strands together on the wrong side to prevent holes.
• Safety eyes and noses are not recommended for toys intended for children younger than three years.

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Head

The head is worked from the lower center upward. It forms a rounded dachshund skull with a slightly broader cheek area. Use medium gray yarn and 2.75 millimeter needles.

1. Rnd 1: CO 8 sts. Distribute the stitches evenly and join in the round without twisting.
2. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st around. You now have 16 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Knit all 16 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Repeat k1, kfb around. You now have 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Knit all 24 sts.
6. Rnd 6: Repeat k2, kfb around. You now have 32 sts.
7. Rnd 7: Knit all 32 sts.
8. Rnd 8: Repeat k3, kfb around. You now have 40 sts.
9. Rnd 9: Knit all 40 sts.
10. Rnd 10: Repeat k4, kfb around. You now have 48 sts.
11. Rnd 11: Knit all 48 sts.
12. Rnd 12: Repeat k5, kfb around. You now have 56 sts.
13. Rnd 13: Knit all 56 sts.
14. Rnd 14: Repeat k6, kfb around. You now have 64 sts.
15. Rnds 15-30: Knit all 64 sts.
16. Rnd 31: Repeat k6, k2tog around. You now have 56 sts.
17. Rnd 32: Knit all 56 sts.
18. Rnd 33: Repeat k5, k2tog around. You now have 48 sts.
19. Rnd 34: Knit all 48 sts.
20. Rnd 35: Repeat k4, k2tog around. You now have 40 sts.
21. Rnd 36: Knit all 40 sts.

Insert the safety eyes after the tan eye patches have been positioned. The eye centers should sit between Rnds 20 and 21 with 18 visible gray stitches between the inner eye edges.

1. Rnd 37: Repeat k3, k2tog around. You now have 32 sts.
2. Rnd 38: Knit all 32 sts.
3. Rnd 39: Repeat k2, k2tog around. You now have 24 sts.

Stuff the head firmly, especially around the cheeks and lower face. Keep the top slightly softer so it remains smoothly rounded rather than sharply pointed.

1. Rnd 40: Repeat k1, k2tog around. You now have 16 sts.
2. Rnd 41: K2tog around. You now have 8 sts.

Cut the yarn, leaving a 10-inch tail. Thread the tail through the remaining stitches, pull tightly, and secure it inside the head.

Tan Muzzle

The muzzle is a three-dimensional oval that projects from the lower front of the head. Use warm tan yarn and knit in the round.

1. Rnd 1: CO 8 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st around. You now have 16 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Repeat k1, kfb around. You now have 24 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Repeat k2, kfb around. You now have 32 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Repeat k3, kfb around. You now have 40 sts.
6. Rnds 6-11: Knit all 40 sts.
7. Rnd 12: Repeat k3, k2tog around. You now have 32 sts.
8. Rnd 13: Knit all 32 sts.

Insert the black safety nose at the center of the muzzle between Rnds 5 and 6. Stuff the muzzle lightly, concentrating the filling around the outer edges while keeping the area directly beneath the nose gently flattened.

Pin the muzzle horizontally to the head. Its upper edge should sit at approximately Head Rnd 19, and its lower edge should sit near Head Rnd 29. Sew around the final round, adding small amounts of stuffing before closing the last inch.

Eye Patches

Make two matching tan oval patches. These frame the large blue eyes and give the face its distinctive dachshund markings. Work flat in stockinette stitch.

1. Row 1: CO 5 sts.
2. Row 2: Purl all 5 sts.
3. Row 3: K1, m1L, k3, m1R, k1. You now have 7 sts.
4. Row 4: Purl all 7 sts.
5. Row 5: K1, m1L, k5, m1R, k1. You now have 9 sts.
6. Row 6: Purl all 9 sts.
7. Row 7: K1, m1L, k7, m1R, k1. You now have 11 sts.
8. Rows 8-12: Work in stockinette stitch over 11 sts.
9. Row 13: K1, ssk, k5, k2tog, k1. You now have 9 sts.
10. Row 14: Purl all 9 sts.
11. Row 15: K1, ssk, k3, k2tog, k1. You now have 7 sts.
12. Row 16: Purl all 7 sts.
13. Row 17: K1, ssk, k1, k2tog, k1. You now have 5 sts.
14. Row 18: BO all 5 sts.

Block each patch into a soft oval. Place one patch around each eye position with the narrower end pointing slightly upward. Insert the safety eye through the center of the patch and through the head before fastening the washer.

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Using light blue yarn, embroider one complete ring of backstitches immediately around each safety eye. Add one tiny white highlight stitch near the upper outer section of each pupil when the safety eyes do not already include highlights.

Floppy Ears

Make two. Each ear begins at the gray upper section and changes to tan at the rounded lower tip. The ear is knitted in the round and lightly flattened without stuffing.

1. Rnd 1: With gray, CO 16 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 2: Knit all 16 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Repeat k3, kfb around. You now have 20 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Knit all 20 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Repeat k4, kfb around. You now have 24 sts.
6. Rnds 6-24: Knit all 24 sts.
7. Rnd 25: K1, ssk, k18, k2tog, k1. You now have 22 sts.
8. Rnd 26: Knit all 22 sts.
9. Rnd 27: K1, ssk, k16, k2tog, k1. You now have 20 sts.
10. Rnd 28: Knit all 20 sts.
11. Rnd 29: Change to tan and knit all 20 sts.
12. Rnds 30-37: Knit all 20 sts.
13. Rnd 38: Repeat k3, k2tog around. You now have 16 sts.
14. Rnd 39: Knit all 16 sts.
15. Rnd 40: Repeat k2, k2tog around. You now have 12 sts.
16. Rnd 41: K2tog around. You now have 6 sts.

Cut the yarn and close the final stitches. Flatten each ear so the decrease line sits along the inner edge. Steam lightly without pressing the stockinette flat.

Sew the upper cast-on edge of each ear to the head between Rnds 19 and 25. Place the front attachment point about four stitches behind the outer edge of the eye patch. Angle the ears downward so the tan tips rest level with the lower muzzle.

Body

The body is worked from the neck downward in gray. It is shaped with a narrow neck, rounded chest, and slightly tapered lower torso. Most of the body will be covered by the vest and trousers.

1. Rnd 1: CO 32 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnds 2-4: Knit all 32 sts.
3. Rnd 5: Repeat k3, kfb around. You now have 40 sts.
4. Rnd 6: Knit all 40 sts.
5. Rnd 7: Repeat k4, kfb around. You now have 48 sts.
6. Rnd 8: Knit all 48 sts.
7. Rnd 9: Repeat k5, kfb around. You now have 56 sts.
8. Rnds 10-25: Knit all 56 sts.
9. Rnd 26: Repeat k5, k2tog around. You now have 48 sts.
10. Rnds 27-34: Knit all 48 sts.
11. Rnd 35: Repeat k4, k2tog around. You now have 40 sts.
12. Rnd 36: Knit all 40 sts.
13. Rnd 37: Repeat k3, k2tog around. You now have 32 sts.

Stuff the body firmly through the lower opening. Keep the neck especially firm so the head does not wobble after assembly.

1. Rnd 38: Repeat k2, k2tog around. You now have 24 sts.
2. Rnd 39: K2tog around. You now have 12 sts.
3. Rnd 40: K2tog around. You now have 6 sts.

Cut the yarn and close the remaining stitches. Position the head centrally over the cast-on neck edge. Sew twice around the neck using small firm stitches.

Arms and Front Paws

Make two. Each arm is gray from the shoulder to the wrist and tan at the paw. Work from the paw upward so the cast-on edge forms the rounded fingertips.

1. Rnd 1: With tan, CO 8 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st around. You now have 16 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Repeat k3, kfb around. You now have 20 sts.
4. Rnds 4-10: Knit all 20 sts.
5. Rnd 11: Repeat k3, k2tog around. You now have 16 sts.
6. Rnd 12: Change to gray and knit all 16 sts.
7. Rnds 13-29: Knit all 16 sts.
8. Rnd 30: Repeat k2, k2tog around. You now have 12 sts.
9. Rnds 31-33: Knit all 12 sts.

Stuff the paw firmly and the upper arm lightly. Flatten the final round and close it with six mattress stitches. Embroider three short black vertical lines across the front of each tan paw, spacing the lines two stitches apart.

Sew each arm to the upper body between Body Rnds 6 and 11. Angle the left arm slightly downward to hold the blue heart pouch. Angle the right arm toward the rust satchel so the pose matches the displayed doll.

Legs and Feet

Make two. The lower legs are hidden beneath the cropped trousers, while the tan feet remain visible inside the knitted sandals.

1. Rnd 1: With tan, CO 8 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st around. You now have 16 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Repeat k1, kfb around. You now have 24 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Knit all 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: K8, kfb eight times, k8. You now have 32 sts.
6. Rnds 6-11: Knit all 32 sts.
7. Rnd 12: K8, k2tog eight times, k8. You now have 24 sts.
8. Rnds 13-16: Knit all 24 sts.
9. Rnd 17: Change to gray and knit all 24 sts.
10. Rnds 18-29: Knit all 24 sts.
11. Rnd 30: Repeat k4, k2tog around. You now have 20 sts.
12. Rnds 31-33: Knit all 20 sts.

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Stuff each foot firmly, creating a broad oval toe. Stuff the leg moderately. Flatten the final round and seam it closed.

Embroider three black claw lines on the front of each foot. Begin each line at Foot Rnd 7 and end it at Rnd 11. Keep the center line straight and angle the outer two lines slightly outward.

Sew the legs beneath the body, leaving approximately four stitches between the inner leg edges. Angle the feet forward and confirm that both soles rest evenly on a flat surface.

Small Tail

The tail is mostly hidden behind the trousers, but a short curved dachshund tail completes the doll from the back. Use gray yarn.

1. Rnd 1: CO 10 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnds 2-10: Knit all 10 sts.
3. Rnd 11: K3, k2tog, k3, k2tog. You now have 8 sts.
4. Rnds 12-16: Knit all 8 sts.
5. Rnd 17: K2tog around. You now have 4 sts.

Thread the yarn through the remaining stitches. Insert a small amount of stuffing or a folded yarn strand. Sew the tail to the center back at Body Rnd 29, curving it slightly toward one side.

Cropped Gray Trousers

The trousers are worked from the waistband downward in the round. They have a roomy seat, separate legs, and rolled garter cuffs.

1. Waist Rnd 1: With gray yarn and 2.5 millimeter needles, CO 56 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnds 2-5: Repeat k1, p1 around.
3. Rnd 6: Change to 2.75 millimeter needles and knit all 56 sts.
4. Rnd 7: K14, m1L, k28, m1R, k14. You now have 58 sts.
5. Rnd 8: Knit all 58 sts.
6. Rnd 9: K15, m1L, k28, m1R, k15. You now have 60 sts.
7. Rnds 10-18: Knit all 60 sts.

Divide the trousers into two legs. Place the first 30 sts on working needles and the remaining 30 sts on waste yarn.

First Trouser Leg

1. Leg Rnds 1-13: Join the first 30 sts in the round and knit.
2. Leg Rnd 14: Repeat k3, k2tog around. You now have 24 sts.
3. Leg Rnds 15-18: Knit all 24 sts.
4. Leg Rnds 19-22: Alternate one knit round and one purl round to form two garter ridges.
5. Leg Rnd 23: BO loosely in knit.

Second Trouser Leg

Return the remaining 30 sts to the needles. Join the yarn at the inner leg and repeat Leg Rnds 1-23 exactly.

Sew the small gap at the crotch. Pull the trousers onto the doll with the waistband sitting immediately below the vest. Turn each garter cuff upward by approximately one-half inch and tack it at the inner and outer sides.

Floral Fair Isle Vest

The vest is worked flat in one piece from the lower edge to the armholes. The fronts and back are then completed separately. Four garter stitches at each edge form the button bands.

Use oatmeal cream as MC, olive as Color A, sage as Color B, rust as Color C, brick red as Color D, and golden brown as Color E.

1. Row 1: With olive, CO 58 sts. Knit all sts.
2. Rows 2-4: Knit all 58 sts to create the lower garter border.
3. Row 5 RS: K4 olive, change to MC and k50, change to olive and k4.
4. Row 6 WS: K4 olive, p50 MC, k4 olive.

Lower Geometric Border

Keep four olive garter stitches at both edges throughout every row. The following instructions describe the central 50 colorwork stitches.

1. Row 7 RS: Repeat k1 MC, k1 A across the central 50 sts.
2. Row 8 WS: Purl the colors as they appear, keeping each strand relaxed.
3. Row 9 RS: Repeat k2 MC, k1 C, k2 MC across.
4. Row 10 WS: Purl the colors as they appear. On the right button band, work k1, k2tog, yo, k1 to create the first buttonhole.
5. Row 11 RS: Repeat k1 A, k3 MC, k1 A across.
6. Row 12 WS: Purl the colors as they appear.
7. Row 13 RS: Repeat k2 MC, k1 B, k2 MC across.
8. Row 14 WS: Purl the colors as they appear.

Acorn and Berry Motif Band

1. Row 15 RS: Repeat k1 MC, k1 E, k3 MC, k1 D, k3 MC, k1 A across.
2. Row 16 WS: Purl all central sts in the same colors as established.
3. Row 17 RS: Repeat k1 MC, k3 E, k1 MC, k3 D, k1 MC, k1 A across.
4. Row 18 WS: Purl colors as established. Work a second buttonhole in the right band as k1, k2tog, yo, k1.
5. Row 19 RS: Repeat k2 MC, k1 C, k2 MC, k1 D, k2 MC, k1 B, k1 MC across.
6. Row 20 WS: Purl colors as established.
7. Row 21 RS: Repeat k1 A, k1 MC, k1 C, k2 MC, k1 D, k2 MC, k1 B, k1 MC across.
8. Row 22 WS: Purl colors as established.

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Flower Band

1. Row 23 RS: Repeat k2 MC, k1 B, k4 MC, k1 B, k2 MC across.
2. Row 24 WS: Purl colors as established.
3. Row 25 RS: Repeat k1 MC, k1 B, k1 MC, k1 E, k1 MC, k1 E, k1 MC, k1 B, k2 MC across.
4. Row 26 WS: Purl colors as established. Work the third buttonhole in the right band.
5. Row 27 RS: Repeat k2 MC, k1 B, k1 E, k2 MC, k1 E, k1 B, k2 MC across.
6. Row 28 WS: Purl colors as established.
7. Row 29 RS: Repeat k3 MC, k1 C, k2 MC, k1 C, k3 MC across.
8. Row 30 WS: Purl colors as established.

Divide for Armholes

Maintain the four-stitch garter bands at the front opening. Work each section separately using MC with occasional olive edging.

Left Front

1. Row 31 RS: Work 15 sts and turn. Place the remaining stitches on holders.
2. Row 32 WS: BO 2 sts for the armhole, then work to the front edge. You now have 13 sts.
3. Row 33 RS: Work to the last 6 sts, ssk, then knit the 4 front-band sts. You now have 12 sts.
4. Row 34 WS: Work all 12 sts.
5. Rows 35, 37, 39, and 41 RS: Repeat the neck decrease used in Row 33.
6. Even WS rows: Work without shaping.

After Row 41, 8 shoulder sts remain. Work four additional rows without shaping. BO all 8 sts.

Back

1. Return the center 28 sts to the needles with the RS facing.
2. Next two rows: BO 2 sts at the beginning of each row. You now have 24 sts.
3. Following 13 rows: Work in stockinette stitch without shaping.
4. Neck row RS: K8, BO the center 8 sts, and k8.
5. Work each group of 8 shoulder sts separately for three rows.
6. BO each shoulder loosely.

Right Front

1. Return the final 15 sts to the needles with the WS facing.
2. First row WS: Work across.
3. Next row RS: BO 2 sts at the armhole edge. You now have 13 sts.
4. Next WS row: Work the 4 front-band sts, p2tog, then work to the armhole edge. You now have 12 sts.
5. Repeat the neck decrease on every following WS row four more times.
6. When 8 shoulder sts remain, work four rows without shaping.
7. BO all 8 sts.

Vest Finishing

Join the shoulder seams. With olive yarn, pick up 44 sts evenly around both armholes. Knit two rounds and BO loosely. Pick up 50 sts around the V-neck and back neck. Knit three garter rows and BO.

Sew three small buttons to the left front band, placing them directly opposite the buttonholes. Dress the doll before attaching the arms permanently when a removable vest is preferred.

Using duplicate stitch, add small rust acorns, red berries, cream flower petals, and olive stems wherever the motifs need sharper definition. Keep all duplicate stitches centered over one knitted stitch.

Blue Collar

1. With blue yarn and 2.5 millimeter needles, CO 7 sts.
2. Rows 1-64: Knit all 7 sts.
3. Row 65: BO all sts.

Wrap the strip around the neck above the vest. Overlap the short ends by two rows and sew them together. The collar should fit securely without compressing the neck.

Blue Heart Tag

1. Row 1: With blue, CO 2 sts.
2. Row 2: Kfb twice. You now have 4 sts.
3. Row 3: K1, m1L, k2, m1R, k1. You now have 6 sts.
4. Row 4: Knit all 6 sts.
5. Row 5: K1, ssk, k2, k2tog. You now have 4 sts.
6. Row 6: BO 2 sts, knit the remaining 2 sts.
7. Row 7: BO the remaining 2 sts.

Use the yarn tail to shape the two upper heart lobes. Attach the tag to the center of the collar with a short blue loop so it hangs over the top edge of the vest.

Brimmed Acorn Hat

The hat includes a rounded tan crown, wide brim, blue band, and small dangling acorn. Work the crown from the top downward.

1. Rnd 1: With tan, CO 8 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 2: Kfb around. You now have 16 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Knit all 16 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Repeat k1, kfb around. You now have 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Knit all 24 sts.
6. Rnd 6: Repeat k2, kfb around. You now have 32 sts.
7. Rnd 7: Knit all 32 sts.
8. Rnd 8: Repeat k3, kfb around. You now have 40 sts.
9. Rnd 9: Knit all 40 sts.
10. Rnd 10: Repeat k4, kfb around. You now have 48 sts.
11. Rnd 11: Knit all 48 sts.
12. Rnd 12: Repeat k5, kfb around. You now have 56 sts.
13. Rnd 13: Repeat k6, kfb around. You now have 64 sts.
14. Rnds 14-27: Knit all 64 sts.

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Hat Brim

1. Rnd 28: Purl all 64 sts to create a turning ridge.
2. Rnd 29: Repeat k7, kfb around. You now have 72 sts.
3. Rnd 30: Knit all 72 sts.
4. Rnd 31: Repeat k8, kfb around. You now have 80 sts.
5. Rnd 32: Knit all 80 sts.
6. Rnd 33: Repeat k9, kfb around. You now have 88 sts.
7. Rnd 34: Knit all 88 sts.
8. Rnd 35: Repeat k10, kfb around. You now have 96 sts.
9. Rnds 36-41: Knit all 96 sts.
10. Rnd 42: Purl all 96 sts.
11. Rnd 43: BO loosely in knit.

Steam the brim into a gentle downward curve. For additional firmness, cut a narrow ring of plastic canvas that fits between Rnds 35 and 42. Cover the ring with the knitted brim and secure it invisibly.

Blue Hatband

1. With blue yarn, CO 6 sts.
2. Rows 1-74: Knit all 6 sts.
3. Row 75: BO all sts.

Wrap the band around the base of the crown immediately above the purl turning ridge. Sew the short ends together and tack the lower edge to the hat at four evenly spaced points.

Hat Acorn

1. Acorn Body Rnd 1: With rust yarn, CO 6 sts and join.
2. Rnd 2: Kfb around. You now have 12 sts.
3. Rnds 3-7: Knit all 12 sts.
4. Rnd 8: K2tog around. You now have 6 sts.

Stuff lightly and close the stitches. For the brown cap, CO 12 sts, knit three rounds, BO, and gather the cast-on edge slightly. Sew the cap over the wide end of the rust body.

Make a two-inch twisted blue cord. Attach one end behind the hatband and the other end to the acorn cap. Position the acorn on the right side of the hat.

Flower Crown

The flower crown sits across the forehead between the ears. It contains six white daisies, five yellow blossoms, and eight small green leaves attached to a knitted green foundation cord.

Foundation Cord

1. With green yarn, CO 4 sts on double-pointed needles.
2. Knit 4 sts, slide them to the opposite end of the needle, and pull the yarn firmly across the back.
3. Repeat the four-stitch I-cord row 52 times.
4. BO all 4 sts and leave a long sewing tail.

White Daisy Petals

Make thirty petals, using five petals for each of the six white daisies.

1. CO 3 sts with white yarn.
2. Rows 1-4: Knit all 3 sts.
3. Row 5: K3tog.
4. Cut the yarn and pull it through the remaining stitch.

Arrange five petals in a circle. Sew their cast-on edges together. For each daisy center, CO 6 sts with yellow yarn, cut the yarn, thread it through the stitches, pull into a small bobble, and sew it over the petal joins.

Yellow Blossoms

Make five flowers. Each flower uses five rounded yellow petals.

1. CO 4 sts with yellow yarn.
2. Row 1: Knit all 4 sts.
3. Row 2: Kfb, k2, kfb. You now have 6 sts.
4. Row 3: Knit all 6 sts.
5. Row 4: K2tog three times. You now have 3 sts.
6. Row 5: K3tog.

Make five petals for each blossom. Sew the petal bases together and add a small golden-brown French knot at the center.

Green Leaves

Make eight leaves.

1. CO 3 sts with sage green.
2. Row 1: Knit all 3 sts.
3. Row 2: K1, yo, k1, yo, k1. You now have 5 sts.
4. Row 3: Knit all 5 sts.
5. Row 4: K1, ssk, k2tog. You now have 3 sts.
6. Row 5: K3tog.

Sew the flowers along the I-cord, alternating white and yellow. Place four leaves near each end. Position the crown across Head Rnds 14-18 and tack the foundation cord securely behind the flowers.

Rust Crossbody Satchel

The satchel consists of a rectangular body, folded flap, narrow side gussets, long strap, and cream flower closure. Use rust or terracotta yarn.

Bag Body

1. CO 26 sts.
2. Rows 1-4: Knit all 26 sts.
3. Rows 5-34: Work in stockinette stitch.
4. Rows 35-38: Knit all 26 sts.
5. Row 39: BO all sts.

Fold the rectangle so the lower 15 rows form the front, the next 15 rows form the back, and the final section extends over the front as the flap. Leave the flap unsewn.

Side Gussets

Make two.

1. CO 6 sts.
2. Rows 1-30: Knit all 6 sts.
3. Row 31: BO all sts.

Sew one gusset between the front and back edges on each side. Place a small amount of stuffing inside the bag to maintain its shape, but keep the upper section soft enough for the flap to close.

Satchel Strap

1. CO 5 sts using 2.5 millimeter needles.
2. Rows 1-128: Knit all 5 sts.
3. Row 129: BO all sts.

Sew one strap end to each upper side of the bag. Place the strap over the doll’s left shoulder so the bag rests against the right hip.

Cream Flower Closure

Make five petals. CO 3 sts, knit three rows, k3tog, and fasten off. Join the petal bases into a flower and add a golden-brown French knot at the center. Sew the flower to the center of the satchel flap.

Blue Polka-Dot Heart Pouch

The smaller heart-shaped pouch is held by the left paw. Knit two matching blue heart panels and seam them together.

Heart Panel

1. Row 1: CO 3 sts.
2. Row 2: Kfb, k1, kfb. You now have 5 sts.
3. Row 3: Knit all 5 sts.
4. Row 4: K1, m1L, k3, m1R, k1. You now have 7 sts.
5. Row 5: Knit all 7 sts.
6. Row 6: K1, m1L, k5, m1R, k1. You now have 9 sts.
7. Row 7: Knit all 9 sts.
8. Row 8: K1, m1L, k7, m1R, k1. You now have 11 sts.
9. Rows 9-12: Knit all 11 sts.
10. Row 13: K5, turn, leaving 6 sts unworked.
11. Row 14: K5.
12. Row 15: Ssk, k1, k2tog. You now have 3 sts.
13. Row 16: K3tog and fasten off.
14. Return the remaining 6 sts to the needle.
15. BO the first st at the center dip and knit the remaining 5 sts.
16. Work three more rows, shaping the second lobe to match the first.

Make the second panel. Embroider six evenly spaced white French knots on the front panel. Place the panels together and sew around the edges, adding a very small amount of stuffing before closing.

For the handle, CO 4 sts and knit 28 rows. BO and sew one end to each upper heart lobe. Place the handle around the left paw and tack it invisibly so the pouch remains in position.

Knitted Sandals

Make two sandals. Each sandal has a double-layer oval sole, blue toe edge, blue ankle strap, and a small autumn leaf or acorn decoration.

Oval Sole

Make four identical sole pieces, using two for each foot.

1. Row 1: With medium gray, CO 8 sts.
2. Row 2: Kfb, k6, kfb. You now have 10 sts.
3. Row 3: Knit all 10 sts.
4. Row 4: K1, m1L, k8, m1R, k1. You now have 12 sts.
5. Rows 5-18: Knit all 12 sts.
6. Row 19: K1, ssk, k6, k2tog, k1. You now have 10 sts.
7. Row 20: Knit all 10 sts.
8. Row 21: Ssk, k6, k2tog. You now have 8 sts.
9. Row 22: BO all 8 sts.

Place two soles together for each sandal. Insert a matching piece of thin plastic canvas between them when a firmer base is desired. Sew around the complete edge with medium gray yarn.

Blue Toe Edge

1. With blue yarn, CO 5 sts.
2. Rows 1-32: Knit all 5 sts.
3. Row 33: BO all sts.

Sew the strip around the front two-thirds of the sole edge. Leave the back heel section gray.

Ankle Strap

1. CO 6 sts with blue yarn.
2. Rows 1-34: Knit all 6 sts.
3. Row 35: BO all sts.

Wrap one strap around each ankle above the foot. Overlap the ends at the outer side and sew securely. Tack the lower edge of the strap to the sandal sole at the inner and outer sides.

Autumn Sandal Decorations

For the left sandal, knit a tiny rust acorn using the hat acorn instructions with half the stitch and round counts. For the right sandal, make one sage leaf using the flower crown leaf instructions.

Sew the acorn to the outer side of the left ankle strap and the leaf to the outer side of the right strap.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

1. Confirm that the head, muzzle, ears, body, limbs, and feet are firmly stuffed and symmetrically positioned.
2. Embroider a straight black line downward from the nose for approximately four knitted rounds.
3. Divide the lower end of the line into two shallow curved mouth lines, each extending four stitches outward.
4. Add two tiny black stitches at the outer ends of the smile to soften the expression.
5. Sew the head securely to the neck using two complete rounds of hidden stitching.
6. Dress the doll in the trousers first, followed by the vest, collar, and sandals.
7. Place the satchel strap over the left shoulder and secure the bag at the right hip.
8. Attach the blue heart pouch to the left paw.
9. Secure the flower crown between the ears.
10. Display the acorn hat beside the doll or place it gently over the flower crown without crushing the flowers.

Care Notes

Spot-clean the doll with cool water and a mild detergent. Avoid soaking the safety eyes, safety nose, buttons, reinforced hat brim, and sandal soles. Blot excess moisture with a clean towel and reshape every knitted section before air-drying.

Do not machine wash or tumble dry the completed doll. Heat and vigorous movement may distort the colorwork, loosen small decorations, flatten the flower crown, or damage internal reinforcements.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Both eyes are level and surrounded by matching tan patches.
• The muzzle is centered and the nose points straight forward.
• The ears hang at equal heights and the tan tips face forward.
• The vest closes neatly with all three buttons aligned.
• The trousers have equal leg lengths and evenly rolled cuffs.
• The feet sit flat inside the sandals.
• The flower crown is centered across the forehead.
• The collar and heart tag lie flat without twisting.
• The satchel rests at the right hip and the strap crosses the chest diagonally.
• The heart pouch is firmly attached to the left paw.
• All yarn tails, knots, and assembly stitches are hidden.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Remove loose surface dust with a soft, clean brush. Support the ears, flowers, and accessories with one hand while brushing so the attachment points are not strained.

For a small stain, dampen a white cloth with cool water and diluted wool-safe detergent. Dab the area without rubbing. Use a second damp cloth to remove the soap, then blot with a dry towel.

Air-dry the doll horizontally in a shaded, ventilated place. Reposition the ears, paws, vest edges, hat brim, bags, flowers, and sandal straps while they are still slightly damp.

Store the dachshund away from direct sunlight, humidity, smoke, and strong odors. Place acid-free tissue around the flower crown and hat brim when storing the doll for an extended period.

Inspect the buttons, safety features, bag straps, crown, and sandal decorations regularly. Repair loose parts immediately with matching yarn and secure stitches before displaying or handling the doll again.