Knitting Tutorial: Garden Spaniel Puppy in Blue Cable Romper with Picnic Basket and Round Satchel – Free Knitting Pattern.

This garden spaniel puppy features a softly shaped cream-and-caramel face, long fringed ears, glossy eyes, rosy cheeks, and a tiny nose. The puppy wears a pale blue cable-knit romper with cream stripes, yellow flower sandals, and a round crossbody satchel. The complete display also includes a green cap, checked picnic basket, knitted fruit, circular picnic mat, floral hair accessories, a miniature bee, and a small butterfly.

 

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Pattern Overview

• Skill level: Confident beginner to intermediate.
• Finished puppy height: Approximately 18 inches or 46 cm from the top of the head to the bottom of the sandals.
• Head width: Approximately 7 inches or 18 cm after stuffing.
• Finished sitting height: Approximately 14 inches or 36 cm.
• Construction: Most toy pieces are knitted in the round. The ears, facial patches, romper bib, sandal pieces, and decorative accessories are knitted flat.
• Seam allowance: The listed measurements include the knitted edges used for sewing.

Materials

• DK-weight yarn in warm ivory for the head, muzzle, paws, socks, stripes, and facial blaze: approximately 180 yards.
• DK-weight yarn in caramel tan for the face patches, ears, body, arms, legs, nose, and satchel: approximately 220 yards.
• DK-weight yarn in powder blue for the cable romper: approximately 180 yards.
• DK-weight yarn in pale yellow for the sandals: approximately 55 yards.
• DK-weight yarn in leaf green for the cap and apple leaf: approximately 75 yards.
• DK-weight yarn in dark red for the cap details and apple: approximately 35 yards.
• DK-weight yarn in chocolate brown and oatmeal cream for the checked picnic basket.
• Small amounts of black, white, pink, golden yellow, pale gray, peach, and olive yarn.
• US 2 or 2.75 mm double-pointed needles or a long circular needle for magic-loop knitting.
• US 2 or 2.75 mm straight needles for flat pieces.
• Two 24 mm black safety eyes with secure washers.
• Two 12 mm antique-style buttons for the romper straps.
• Two 10 mm buttons for the sandal ankle straps.
• One 8 mm button for the satchel flap.
• Polyester fiberfill.
• Tapestry needle, stitch markers, row counter, scissors, pins, and a small crochet hook for attaching fringe.
• Soft pink textile chalk or pink yarn for the blush.
• Optional pet slicker brush for gently fluffing the ear fringe.

Gauge

Toy gauge: 24 stitches and 34 rounds measure 4 inches or 10 cm in stockinette stitch. The knitted fabric must be firm enough to prevent stuffing from showing through the stitches.

Gauge is especially important for the head, clothing, and sandals. Use a smaller needle if the fabric stretches open when firmly stuffed. The accessory gauge may vary slightly, but both matching pieces must be knitted with the same tension.

Abbreviations

• BO: Bind off.
• CO: Cast on.
• K: Knit.
• P: Purl.
• K2tog: Knit two stitches together.
• SSK: Slip one stitch knitwise twice, insert the left needle through both slipped stitches, and knit them together.
• Kfb: Knit into the front and back of the same stitch.
• YO: Yarn over.
• RS: Right side.
• WS: Wrong side.
• St or sts: Stitch or stitches.
• Rnd or rnds: Round or rounds.
• C6F: Slip 3 stitches to a cable needle and hold in front, knit 3, then knit 3 from the cable needle.
• C6B: Slip 3 stitches to a cable needle and hold in back, knit 3, then knit 3 from the cable needle.
• C4F: Slip 2 stitches to a cable needle and hold in front, knit 2, then knit 2 from the cable needle.
• C4B: Slip 2 stitches to a cable needle and hold in back, knit 2, then knit 2 from the cable needle.

Important Construction Notes

• Place a removable marker at the beginning of every round.
• Stuff each part gradually. Small portions of stuffing produce a smoother surface than one large piece.
• Use mattress stitch for flat seams and ladder stitch for attaching shaped pieces.
• Keep all color-change knots inside the toy or garment.
• The puppy is designed in a seated position. The legs must be attached slightly forward instead of directly underneath the body.
• Safety eyes are not recommended for toys intended for children younger than three years. Embroider the eyes when necessary.

Puppy Head

Use warm ivory yarn. Work continuously in the round. The head begins at the crown, expands into a large rounded spaniel head, and tapers beneath the cheeks.

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1. CO 12 sts. Divide the stitches evenly across the needles and join without twisting.
2. Rnd 1: K around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st. 24 sts.
4. Rnd 3: Repeat K1, Kfb around. 36 sts.
5. Rnd 4: Repeat K2, Kfb around. 48 sts.
6. Rnd 5: Repeat K3, Kfb around. 60 sts.
7. Rnd 6: Repeat K4, Kfb around. 72 sts.
8. Rnd 7: Repeat K5, Kfb around. 84 sts.
9. Rnd 8: Repeat K6, Kfb around. 96 sts.
10. Rnds 9-26: K all 96 sts.
11. Rnd 27: Repeat K6, K2tog around. 84 sts.
12. Rnd 28: K around.
13. Rnd 29: Repeat K5, K2tog around. 72 sts.
14. Rnd 30: K around.
15. Rnd 31: Repeat K4, K2tog around. 60 sts.
16. Rnd 32: K around.
17. Rnd 33: Repeat K3, K2tog around. 48 sts.
18. Rnd 34: K around.
19. Rnd 35: Repeat K2, K2tog around. 36 sts.

Pause before closing the head. Sew the caramel facial panels into position, insert the safety eyes, and begin stuffing. Shape the crown into a smooth dome and place additional stuffing at the outer cheeks.

1. Rnd 36: Repeat K1, K2tog around. 24 sts.
2. Rnd 37: K2tog around. 12 sts.

Finish stuffing firmly without making the surface rigid. Cut the yarn, pass it through the remaining stitches, pull securely, and fasten the opening.

Caramel Facial Panels

Make two panels in caramel tan. These pieces form the warm brown sides of the spaniel’s face while leaving a broad ivory blaze through the forehead and nose area.

First Panel

1. CO 3 sts.
2. Row 1, WS: P3.
3. Row 2: Kfb in each st. 6 sts.
4. Row 3: P across.
5. Row 4: K1, Kfb, K to final 2 sts, Kfb, K1. 8 sts.
6. Rows 5-20: Repeat Rows 3 and 4 eight more times. 24 sts after Row 20.
7. Rows 21-28: Continue in stockinette stitch without shaping.
8. Row 29: K2tog, K to final 2 sts, SSK. 22 sts.
9. Row 30: P across.
10. Rows 31-36: Repeat Rows 29 and 30 three more times. 16 sts.
11. Row 37: K2tog across. 8 sts.
12. Row 38: P across.
13. BO all 8 sts.

Second Panel

Work exactly as for the first panel. Reverse the direction of the slight stretch when pinning so the two panels mirror each other.

Place each narrow tip approximately 2 inches or 5 cm from the crown center. Angle the panels outward around the eyes. Leave an ivory stripe approximately 1.5 inches or 4 cm wide at the forehead and approximately 1 inch or 2.5 cm wide between the eyes.

The widest lower portion of each panel should curve around the outer cheek. Sew with tiny mattress stitches. Do not pull the seam tightly enough to create a ridge.

Eyes and Eye Outlines

• Place the eye centers between Head Rnds 20 and 21.
• Leave approximately 2.5 inches or 6.5 cm between the eye centers.
• Push each eye stem through both the caramel panel and the ivory head.
• Before fastening the washers, confirm that the eyes are level and equally spaced from the central blaze.
• Use black yarn to embroider a narrow outline around the upper and outer half of each eye.
• Add one tiny white duplicate stitch near the upper inside edge of each eye to imitate a reflected highlight.

Rounded Muzzle Pads

Make two in warm ivory. Each pad is knitted as a small stuffed sphere and then gently flattened during assembly.

1. CO 8 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: Kfb in each st. 16 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Repeat K1, Kfb around. 24 sts.
4. Rnd 3: Repeat K2, Kfb around. 32 sts.
5. Rnd 4: Repeat K3, Kfb around. 40 sts.
6. Rnds 5-10: K around.
7. Rnd 11: Repeat K3, K2tog around. 32 sts.
8. Rnd 12: Repeat K2, K2tog around. 24 sts.
9. Rnd 13: Repeat K1, K2tog around. 16 sts.
10. Stuff lightly, keeping the front smooth.
11. Rnd 14: K2tog around. 8 sts.

Cut the yarn and close the remaining stitches. Make the second muzzle pad. Sew the two pads side by side beneath the eyes, with their inner edges touching at the center of the face.

The upper edges should overlap the lower points of the caramel panels slightly. Flatten each pad as it is sewn so the muzzle projects approximately 1.25 inches or 3 cm from the face.

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Nose and Mouth

Use peach-tan yarn for the small rounded nose.

1. CO 6 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: Kfb in each st. 12 sts.
3. Rnds 2-3: K around.
4. Rnd 4: K2tog around. 6 sts.

Insert a tiny pinch of stuffing. Close the stitches and sew the nose horizontally over the touching upper edges of the muzzle pads.

With chocolate brown yarn, make one straight stitch downward from the nose for approximately 0.5 inch or 1.2 cm. Add two shallow curved mouth stitches, one toward each muzzle pad. Keep the expression soft and symmetrical.

Rosy Cheeks

Place one blush circle on each muzzle pad, slightly below and outside the eye. Use pink yarn to make loose duplicate stitches over an area approximately 1 inch or 2.5 cm wide.

Blend the outer edge with fewer stitches so the color fades gradually. Textile chalk may be lightly brushed over the yarn, but avoid permanent marker or heavily pigmented paint.

Long Spaniel Ears

Make two ear bases in caramel tan. Work flat in stockinette stitch. The finished ear bases should hang from the sides of the head and end near the lower cheek.

1. CO 8 sts.
2. Row 1, WS: P8.
3. Row 2: Kfb in every st. 16 sts.
4. Row 3: P across.
5. Row 4: K1, Kfb, K to final 2 sts, Kfb, K1. 18 sts.
6. Rows 5-14: Repeat Rows 3 and 4 five more times. 28 sts.
7. Rows 15-34: Work in stockinette stitch.
8. Row 35: K2tog, K to final 2 sts, SSK. 26 sts.
9. Row 36: P across.
10. Rows 37-48: Repeat Rows 35 and 36 six more times. 14 sts.
11. Row 49: K2tog across. 7 sts.
12. Row 50: P across.
13. BO all sts.

Block each ear base lightly. Cut approximately 80 caramel yarn strands for each ear, each measuring 6 inches or 15 cm.

• Fold two strands together.
• Insert a crochet hook through one knitted stitch.
• Pull the folded center through the fabric.
• Draw the loose ends through the folded loop.
• Repeat across the outer surface and all edges of the ear.

Trim the fringe to approximately 2.75 inches or 7 cm. Separate the yarn fibers gently with your fingers or a soft brush. Do not overbrush, because the ears should retain visible wavy strands.

Pin the upper edge of each ear between Head Rnds 11 and 18. Angle each ear downward approximately 20 degrees. Sew the upper 1.5 inches or 4 cm securely and leave the remaining length free.

Cream Hair Bow

1. With ivory yarn, CO 8 sts.
2. Rows 1-20: K across every row.
3. BO.
4. Join the cast-on and bound-off edges to create a small ring.
5. Wrap ivory yarn tightly around the center six times.
6. Secure the bow near the upper edge of the puppy’s left ear.

Miniature Bee for the Bow

Bee Body

1. With black yarn, CO 4 sts.
2. Work a 4-stitch I-cord for 2 rows.
3. Change to golden yellow and work 3 rows.
4. Change to black and work 2 rows.
5. Change to golden yellow and work 3 rows.
6. Cut the yarn and pull through all 4 sts.

Bee Wings

• With white yarn, CO 3 sts.
• Row 1: Kfb, K1, Kfb. 5 sts.
• Rows 2-3: K5.
• Row 4: K2tog, K1, SSK. 3 sts.
• BO and make a second wing.

Sew the wings to the back of the bee. Use black yarn to add two short antennae. Stitch the bee to the center of the cream bow.

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Daisy Ear Clip

Daisy Center

1. With yellow yarn, CO 6 sts.
2. Kfb in every st. 12 sts.
3. BO all sts and gather the bound edge into a small circle.

Daisy Petals

Make six petals in white.

1. CO 3 sts.
2. Row 1: Kfb, K1, Kfb. 5 sts.
3. Rows 2-4: K5.
4. Row 5: K2tog, K1, SSK. 3 sts.
5. Row 6: K3tog. 1 st.
6. Cut the yarn and pull through the final st.

Arrange the six petals evenly around the yellow center. Sew the flower to a 0.75-inch or 2 cm pale gray knitted band. Attach the band near the upper edge of the puppy’s right ear.

Puppy Body

Begin at the neck in ivory. The upper neck remains visible above the romper. The remaining torso is caramel tan and will be covered by the clothing.

1. CO 36 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-8: Repeat K1, P1 around in ivory.
3. Change to caramel tan.
4. Rnd 9: Repeat K5, Kfb around. 42 sts.
5. Rnd 10: Repeat K6, Kfb around. 48 sts.
6. Rnd 11: Repeat K7, Kfb around. 54 sts.
7. Rnd 12: Repeat K8, Kfb around. 60 sts.
8. Rnd 13: Repeat K9, Kfb around. 66 sts.
9. Rnds 14-30: K around.
10. Rnd 31: Repeat K9, K2tog around. 60 sts.
11. Rnds 32-36: K around.
12. Rnd 37: Repeat K8, K2tog around. 54 sts.
13. Rnds 38-40: K around.
14. Rnd 41: Repeat K7, K2tog around. 48 sts.
15. Rnd 42: K around.
16. Rnd 43: Repeat K4, K2tog around. 40 sts.
17. Rnd 44: Repeat K3, K2tog around. 32 sts.
18. Stuff the neck and upper body firmly. Add less stuffing near the lower back so the puppy can sit.
19. Rnd 45: Repeat K2, K2tog around. 24 sts.
20. Rnd 46: Repeat K1, K2tog around. 16 sts.
21. Rnd 47: K2tog around. 8 sts.

Cut the yarn, close the remaining stitches, and fasten securely.

Arms

Make two. Begin with ivory at the rounded paw and change to caramel tan for the upper arm.

1. CO 8 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: Kfb in every st. 16 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Repeat K1, Kfb around. 24 sts.
4. Rnds 3-14: K around.
5. Rnd 15: Repeat K4, K2tog around. 20 sts.
6. Rnds 16-24: K around.
7. Change to caramel tan.
8. Rnds 25-39: K around.
9. Rnd 40: Repeat K3, K2tog around. 16 sts.
10. Rnds 41-44: K around.

Stuff the paw firmly and the upper arm lightly. Flatten the final round and close it with mattress stitch. Position the color change approximately halfway down the visible arm.

Legs and Feet

Make two. Begin at the ivory toe and work upward through the sock and caramel leg.

1. CO 10 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: Kfb in every st. 20 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Repeat K4, Kfb around. 24 sts.
4. Rnd 3: Repeat K5, Kfb around. 28 sts.
5. Rnds 4-13: K around.
6. Rnd 14: Repeat K5, K2tog around. 24 sts.
7. Rnds 15-26: K around in ivory.
8. Change to caramel tan.
9. Rnds 27-43: K around.
10. Rnd 44: Repeat K5, Kfb around. 28 sts.
11. Rnds 45-50: K around.
12. Rnd 51: Repeat K6, Kfb around. 32 sts.
13. Rnds 52-58: K around.

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Stuff the toes and lower legs firmly. Add enough stuffing to the thighs to hold their shape without making them rigid. Flatten the upper opening so the toes point forward, then close with mattress stitch.

Blue Striped Romper Shorts

Knit two leg sections first. Use powder blue for the cuffs and alternate powder blue with ivory for the stripes.

First Romper Leg

1. With powder blue, CO 40 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-4: Repeat K2, P2 around.
3. Rnds 5-10: K in powder blue.
4. Rnds 11-14: K in ivory.
5. Rnds 15-18: K in powder blue.
6. Rnds 19-22: K in ivory.
7. Rnds 23-26: K in powder blue.
8. Place all 40 sts on waste yarn.

Second Romper Leg

Work exactly as for the first leg, but leave the stitches on the working needles.

Joining the Shorts

1. K all 40 sts of the second leg.
2. CO 6 sts for the front crotch.
3. K all 40 sts of the first leg.
4. CO 6 sts for the back crotch.
5. Place a marker. 92 sts total.
6. Joined Rnds 1-4: K in ivory.
7. Joined Rnds 5-8: K in powder blue.
8. Joined Rnds 9-12: K in ivory.
9. Joined Rnds 13-16: K in powder blue.
10. Joined Rnd 17: Repeat K21, K2tog around. 88 sts.
11. Joined Rnd 18: K around.
12. Joined Rnd 19: Repeat K20, K2tog around. 84 sts.
13. Joined Rnds 20-25: Repeat K2, P2 around in powder blue.
14. BO loosely.

Sew the small gaps at the crotch. Dress the puppy before attaching the legs permanently. The blue cuff should sit immediately above the caramel leg.

Cable Romper Bib

Use powder blue. The bib contains two side cables and a central crossing cable. The four outer stitches on each side form garter-stitch borders.

1. CO 36 sts.
2. Row 1, RS: K4, P2, K6, P2, K8, P2, K6, P2, K4.
3. Row 2, WS: K4, K2, P6, K2, P8, K2, P6, K2, K4.
4. Row 3: K4, P2, C6F, P2, K8, P2, C6B, P2, K4.
5. Row 4: Work as Row 2.
6. Row 5: Work as Row 1.
7. Row 6: Work as Row 2.
8. Row 7: K4, P2, K6, P2, C4B, C4F, P2, K6, P2, K4.
9. Row 8: Work as Row 2.
10. Row 9: Work as Row 1.
11. Row 10: Work as Row 2.
12. Row 11: K4, P2, C6F, P2, C4F, C4B, P2, C6B, P2, K4.
13. Row 12: Work as Row 2.
14. Rows 13-24: Repeat Rows 1-12 once.
15. Rows 25-30: Repeat Rows 1-6.
16. Rows 31-34: K every row.
17. BO all sts.

Sew the lower edge of the bib to the center front of the romper waistband. The bib should cover approximately 5.5 inches or 14 cm across the puppy’s chest.

Romper Shoulder Straps

Make two in powder blue.

1. CO 8 sts.
2. Rows 1-35: K across.
3. Row 36: K2, YO, K2tog, K4.
4. Rows 37-42: K across.
5. BO.

Sew the plain ends to the back waistband, approximately 2 inches or 5 cm apart. Bring the straps over the shoulders. Sew one antique-style button to each upper corner of the bib and fasten the buttonholes over the buttons.

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Yellow Sandal Soles

Make four sole pieces: two in caramel tan and two in pale yellow. The tan pieces form the bottom soles, while the yellow pieces form the soft upper soles.

Tan Bottom Sole

1. CO 8 sts.
2. Rows 1-2: K across.
3. Row 3: Kfb, K to final st, Kfb. 10 sts.
4. Row 4: K across.
5. Row 5: Kfb, K to final st, Kfb. 12 sts.
6. Rows 6-26: K across.
7. Row 27: K2tog, K to final 2 sts, SSK. 10 sts.
8. Row 28: K across.
9. Row 29: K2tog, K to final 2 sts, SSK. 8 sts.
10. Row 30: K across.
11. BO.

Yellow Upper Sole

1. CO 6 sts.
2. Row 1: K across.
3. Row 2: Kfb, K to final st, Kfb. 8 sts.
4. Row 3: K across.
5. Row 4: Kfb, K to final st, Kfb. 10 sts.
6. Rows 5-24: K across.
7. Row 25: K2tog, K to final 2 sts, SSK. 8 sts.
8. Row 26: K across.
9. Row 27: K2tog, K to final 2 sts, SSK. 6 sts.
10. BO.

Center one yellow sole over each tan sole. Sew around the edge with caramel yarn, leaving a narrow tan border visible.

Sandal Toe Bands

Make two in pale yellow.

1. CO 12 sts.
2. Rows 1-18: K across.
3. BO.

Place each band across the front half of the matching sole. Sew the short ends to the sole edges. Leave enough room for the ivory paw to remain visible at the toe.

Sandal Center Straps

Make two in pale yellow.

1. CO 5 sts.
2. Rows 1-20: K across.
3. BO.

Sew one end to the center of the toe band. The opposite end will meet the ankle strap at the top of the foot.

Sandal Ankle Straps

Make two in pale yellow.

1. CO 6 sts.
2. Rows 1-28: K across.
3. Row 29: K2, YO, K2tog, K2.
4. Rows 30-34: K across.
5. BO.

Sew the plain end to one side of the sandal. Wrap the strap around the ankle and fasten it to a 10 mm button sewn on the opposite side. Attach the center strap beneath the ankle strap.

Sandal Daisy Decorations

Make two small daisies using the same method as the ear daisy, but make five petals instead of six. Sew one flower to the outside of each toe band. Add a small yellow French knot at the center.

Round Crossbody Satchel

Make two circular panels in caramel tan. Work each panel from the center outward.

1. CO 8 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K around.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st. 16 sts.
4. Rnd 3: K around.
5. Rnd 4: Repeat K1, Kfb around. 24 sts.
6. Rnd 5: K around.
7. Rnd 6: Repeat K2, Kfb around. 32 sts.
8. Rnd 7: K around.
9. Rnd 8: Repeat K3, Kfb around. 40 sts.
10. Rnd 9: K around.
11. Rnd 10: Repeat K4, Kfb around. 48 sts.
12. Rnd 11: K around.
13. Rnd 12: Repeat K5, Kfb around. 56 sts.
14. Rnd 13: K around.
15. Rnd 14: Repeat K6, Kfb around. 64 sts.
16. Rnds 15-16: K around.
17. BO loosely.

Satchel Gusset

1. CO 8 sts.
2. Rows 1-92: K across.
3. BO.

Sew one long edge of the gusset around the side and lower edge of the first circle. Sew the second circle to the opposite long edge. Leave the upper 2 inches or 5 cm open.

Satchel Flap

1. CO 18 sts.
2. Rows 1-12: K across.
3. Row 13: K7, YO, K2tog, K9.
4. Rows 14-16: K across.
5. BO.

Sew one edge of the flap to the back panel above the opening. Add the 8 mm button to the front panel.

Satchel Strap

1. CO 5 sts.
2. Work a 5-stitch I-cord for 260 rows.
3. BO and secure both ends.

Sew the strap ends firmly to opposite sides of the gusset. Position the bag at the puppy’s right hip, with the strap crossing from the left shoulder to the right side.

Checked Picnic Basket

Basket Base

1. With chocolate brown, CO 20 sts.
2. Rows 1-28: K across.
3. Do not bind off.

Pick up 28 sts along the first long side, 20 sts along the cast-on edge, and 28 sts along the second long side. Including the original 20 sts, there are 96 sts.

Checked Basket Sides

Use four-stitch blocks of oatmeal cream and chocolate brown. Carry the unused color loosely behind the work.

1. Rnds 1-4: Repeat K4 brown, K4 cream around.
2. Rnds 5-8: Repeat K4 cream, K4 brown around.
3. Rnds 9-12: Repeat Rnds 1-4.
4. Rnds 13-16: Repeat Rnds 5-8.
5. Rnds 17-20: Repeat Rnds 1-4.
6. Rnds 21-24: Repeat Rnds 5-8.
7. Rnds 25-27: K all sts in chocolate brown.
8. Rnd 28: P all sts in chocolate brown.
9. BO loosely.

Fold the upper brown edge inward along the purl round and sew it neatly to the inside. Cut a rectangle of firm plastic canvas slightly smaller than the base and cover it with knitted fabric before placing it inside.

Basket Handle

1. With oatmeal cream, CO 6 sts.
2. Work a 6-stitch I-cord for 110 rows.
3. BO.

Sew the handle ends inside the basket at the center of each short side. Reinforce each attachment with several hidden stitches.

Red Apple

1. With red yarn, CO 8 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: Kfb in every st. 16 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Repeat K1, Kfb around. 24 sts.
4. Rnds 3-10: K around.
5. Rnd 11: Repeat K1, K2tog around. 16 sts.
6. Stuff firmly.
7. Rnd 12: K2tog around. 8 sts.

Close the opening. Pass a strand of red yarn through the center from bottom to top and pull gently to create the apple indentation.

Apple Stem

• CO 3 sts in brown.
• Work a 3-stitch I-cord for 8 rows.
• BO and sew into the top indentation.

Apple Leaf

1. With green yarn, CO 3 sts.
2. Row 1: Kfb, K1, Kfb. 5 sts.
3. Row 2: P5.
4. Row 3: Kfb, K3, Kfb. 7 sts.
5. Row 4: P7.
6. Row 5: K2tog, K3, SSK. 5 sts.
7. Row 6: P5.
8. Row 7: K2tog, K1, SSK. 3 sts.
9. Row 8: K3tog. 1 st.

Fasten off and sew the leaf beside the stem.

Yellow Banana

1. With yellow yarn, CO 4 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: Kfb in every st. 8 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Repeat K1, Kfb around. 12 sts.
4. Rnds 3-24: K around.
5. Insert small portions of stuffing as the tube grows.
6. Rnd 25: Repeat K1, K2tog around. 8 sts.
7. Rnd 26: K2tog around. 4 sts.

Close the final stitches. With yellow yarn, take several small gathering stitches along one side and pull gently to curve the banana. Embroider a short brown tip at both ends.

Green Garden Cap

Work the cap from the crown downward in leaf green. It is sized to rest over the puppy’s head or beside the puppy as shown.

1. CO 8 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K around.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st. 16 sts.
4. Rnd 3: K around.
5. Rnd 4: Repeat K1, Kfb around. 24 sts.
6. Rnd 5: K around.
7. Rnd 6: Repeat K2, Kfb around. 32 sts.
8. Rnd 7: K around.
9. Rnd 8: Repeat K3, Kfb around. 40 sts.
10. Rnd 9: K around.
11. Rnd 10: Repeat K4, Kfb around. 48 sts.
12. Rnd 11: K around.
13. Rnd 12: Repeat K5, Kfb around. 56 sts.
14. Rnd 13: K around.
15. Rnd 14: Repeat K6, Kfb around. 64 sts.
16. Rnd 15: K around.
17. Rnd 16: Repeat K7, Kfb around. 72 sts.
18. Rnd 17: K around.
19. Rnd 18: Repeat K8, Kfb around. 80 sts.
20. Rnd 19: K around.
21. Rnd 20: Repeat K9, Kfb around. 88 sts.
22. Rnd 21: K around.
23. Rnd 22: Repeat K10, Kfb around. 96 sts.
24. Rnds 23-34: K around.
25. Rnd 35: Repeat K10, K2tog around. 88 sts.
26. Rnds 36-39: Repeat K1, P1 around.
27. BO loosely.

Green Upper Visor

1. CO 30 sts.
2. Rows 1-2: K across.
3. Row 3: Kfb, K to final st, Kfb. 32 sts.
4. Row 4: K across.
5. Row 5: Kfb, K to final st, Kfb. 34 sts.
6. Rows 6-12: K across.
7. Row 13: K2tog, K to final 2 sts, SSK. 32 sts.
8. Row 14: K across.
9. Row 15: K2tog, K to final 2 sts, SSK. 30 sts.
10. BO.

Red Lower Visor

Work exactly as for the green upper visor using dark red yarn. Place the two pieces together and sew around the curved outer edge. Sew the straight edge to the center front of the cap.

Red Cap Button

1. With red yarn, CO 6 sts.
2. Kfb in every st. 12 sts.
3. K one round.
4. K2tog around. 6 sts.

Insert a tiny amount of stuffing, close the stitches, and sew the button to the center of the cap crown.

Round Picnic Mat

The mat is formed from a long oatmeal garter-stitch strip coiled into a flat spiral. This produces the braided, woven appearance visible beneath the puppy.

1. With oatmeal yarn held double, CO 8 sts.
2. Rows 1-460: K across.
3. BO.

Beginning at one short end, coil the strip tightly into a spiral. Keep each new round flat against the previous round. Sew adjacent edges together from the back with matching yarn.

Continue until the mat measures approximately 8 inches or 20 cm across. Hide all joining stitches beneath the mat.

Small Pink Butterfly

Upper Wings

Make two in pale pink.

1. CO 3 sts.
2. Row 1: Kfb, K1, Kfb. 5 sts.
3. Row 2: P5.
4. Row 3: Kfb, K3, Kfb. 7 sts.
5. Rows 4-6: Work in stockinette stitch.
6. Row 7: K2tog, K3, SSK. 5 sts.
7. Row 8: P5.
8. Row 9: K2tog, K1, SSK. 3 sts.
9. BO.

Lower Wings

Make two in pale pink.

1. CO 3 sts.
2. Row 1: Kfb, K1, Kfb. 5 sts.
3. Rows 2-4: Work in stockinette stitch.
4. Row 5: K2tog, K1, SSK. 3 sts.
5. BO.

Butterfly Body

• CO 3 sts in light brown.
• Work a 3-stitch I-cord for 12 rows.
• BO.

Sew the upper and lower wings to opposite sides of the body. Add two short antennae. Place the butterfly beside the picnic mat or secure it lightly to the display surface.

Small Brown Garden Leaf

1. With brown yarn, CO 3 sts.
2. Row 1: Kfb, K1, Kfb. 5 sts.
3. Row 2: P5.
4. Row 3: Kfb, K3, Kfb. 7 sts.
5. Row 4: P7.
6. Row 5: Kfb, K5, Kfb. 9 sts.
7. Rows 6-8: Work in stockinette stitch.
8. Row 9: K2tog, K5, SSK. 7 sts.
9. Row 10: P7.
10. Row 11: K2tog, K3, SSK. 5 sts.
11. Row 12: P5.
12. Row 13: K2tog, K1, SSK. 3 sts.
13. Row 14: K3tog. 1 st.

Fasten off. Embroider a center vein and two short side veins using a slightly darker brown yarn.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

1. Sew the head to the ivory neck opening. Keep the facial blaze centered with the front of the body.
2. Attach the arms at Body Rnds 10-14. Angle them forward approximately 15 degrees so the paws rest beside the romper.
3. Dress the body in the shorts and fasten the bib straps.
4. Attach the legs to the lower front of the body between Body Rnds 34 and 41. Leave approximately 2 inches or 5 cm between the upper inner leg seams.
5. Angle both legs forward so the puppy sits naturally with the sandals visible.
6. Place each foot inside a sandal and take several hidden stitches through the sole and the lower paw.
7. Check that the ears hang at equal heights and that the bow, bee, and daisy remain visible from the front.
8. Position the satchel strap diagonally across the bib without covering the central cable.
9. Set the picnic basket beside the puppy and arrange the apple and banana inside it.
10. Place the cap on the table or gently rest it on the puppy’s head.

Add tiny tan duplicate stitches above the muzzle if additional contour is required. Smooth the stuffing around the eyes and cheeks with the blunt end of a knitting needle.

Use one hidden stitch under each muzzle pad to keep both pads level. The nose should sit directly over the central mouth line and should not lean toward either cheek.

Care Notes

• Keep the finished puppy away from direct sunlight to reduce fading.
• Do not place the toy in a tumble dryer.
• Avoid pulling the ear fringe, bag strap, basket handle, or sandal flowers.
• Store the cap and basket separately when the toy is packed for a long period.
• Reshape the head, muzzle, and paws gently after handling.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Both eyes are level and firmly secured.
• The ivory forehead blaze is centered.
• The muzzle pads are equal in size and placement.
• The ears have matching length, fullness, and attachment angles.
• The romper stripes align across the front.
• The cable bib is centered on the chest.
• The legs point forward evenly in the sitting position.
• Both sandals have secure straps, buttons, and daisies.
• The satchel rests at the right hip.
• The basket contains the apple and banana.
• The cap includes its red visor lining and crown button.
• All yarn tails, knots, and attachment stitches are hidden.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

For light cleaning, remove the satchel, cap, basket, fruit, and other loose accessories. Use a clean, slightly damp cloth to blot the knitted surface. Work from the outside of a mark toward its center and avoid rubbing the stitches.

For a deeper cleaning, hand wash the puppy in cool water with a small amount of gentle wool-safe detergent. Support the head and body while lifting the toy. Do not soak wooden, metal, or decorative buttons for an extended period.

Rinse carefully without twisting. Press the toy between clean towels to remove moisture. Restore the shape of the head, muzzle, ears, arms, legs, and clothing while the yarn remains damp.

Air dry the puppy flat in a well-ventilated area. Turn it periodically so all sides dry evenly. Once completely dry, separate the ear fringe with your fingers and lightly brush only the ends when additional softness is needed.

Store the complete set in a breathable cotton bag. Avoid sealed plastic containers in humid conditions. Place acid-free tissue around the ears, sandals, basket handle, and satchel strap to prevent long-term bending or compression.