Crochet Tutorial: Snoopy Garden Aviator in Blue Overalls with Flower Collar and Tool Satchel – Free Crochet Pattern.

This cheerful crochet garden aviator features a white Snoopy-style dog with a rounded head, long white muzzle, black nose, stitched smile, brown aviator helmet, gray goggles, red scarf, blue overalls, flower collar, brown tool satchel, seed packet, tiny trowel, sandals, watering can, and a small potted sprout.

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Pattern Overview

This amigurumi is worked mostly in continuous rounds using tight single crochet stitches. The finished doll is shaped with a large oval head, a projecting rounded muzzle, a slim seated body, long arms, straight legs, and oversized sandal feet.

The outfit is made separately and sewn onto the doll. The overalls sit high on the chest, with blue shoulder straps, a flower collar across the neckline, cuffed shorts, and small embroidered garden motifs.

The aviator helmet is crocheted as a fitted brown cap with two hanging side flaps. The gray goggles are made from two ring lenses joined across the top of the helmet.

Finished Size

• Finished height seated: about 12 inches from sandal sole to top of helmet.
• Head width: about 4.5 inches across the widest cheek area.
• Body height: about 4.75 inches from neck to bottom of shorts.
• Leg length: about 3.25 inches before sandals.
• Satchel size: about 2.25 inches wide and 1.75 inches tall.
• Watering can size: about 2.25 inches long from spout tip to handle.
• Potted sprout height: about 2.5 inches including pot and leaves.

Skill Level

Intermediate beginner to intermediate. The main doll uses basic amigurumi shaping. The small accessories require careful counting, neat sewing, embroidery, and patient finishing.

Materials

• Worsted weight cotton or cotton-acrylic yarn in white, black, denim blue, brown, gray, red, tan, terracotta, green, yellow, pink, peach, purple, light blue, cream, and dark green.
• US size B-1 or C-2 crochet hook, 2.25 mm to 2.75 mm, depending on tension.
• Polyester fiberfill.
• Yarn needle.
• Stitch markers.
• Small scissors.
• Black embroidery floss for smile, closed eye, toe lines, and tiny details.
• Optional pipe cleaner for watering can handle and sprout stem.
• Optional cardboard or plastic canvas for the bottom of the satchel and flower pot.

Gauge and Tension

Work tightly so stuffing does not show. A good amigurumi gauge is about 6 single crochet stitches and 6 rounds per inch with worsted weight yarn and a 2.5 mm hook.

Gauge is not critical, but all pieces should be made with the same hook and similar tension. The muzzle must stay slightly firmer than the body so it projects clearly from the face.

Abbreviations

• MR: magic ring
• ch: chain
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• inc: increase, 2 sc in the same stitch
• dec: invisible decrease over 2 stitches
• BLO: back loop only
• FLO: front loop only
• FO: fasten off
• st: stitch
• R: round or row

Important Construction Notes

• Work the dog body in white, then add the blue overalls over the body.
• The head is horizontal and oval, not round. The muzzle points forward and slightly downward.
• The nose sits at the very front of the muzzle, centered and slightly raised.
• The closed eye is a short curved black line on the visible side of the face.
• The smile begins below the cheek and curves upward toward the side of the muzzle.
• The brown aviator cap covers the back half of the head and wraps around both sides.
• The ears hang from under the aviator cap, long and flat, reaching about halfway down the neck.
• The satchel strap crosses from the left shoulder area to the right hip area when viewing the doll from the front.

Main Head in White

The head is crocheted from the nose side toward the back of the skull. Stuff firmly as you go, keeping the front rounded but not flat.

1. R1: With white, make MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5: Sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. R6: Sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
7. R7: Sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
8. R8: Sc 6, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
9. R9: Sc 7, inc, repeat around. 54 sts.
10. R10: Sc 8, inc, repeat around. 60 sts.
11. R11 to R16: Sc around. 60 sts for 6 rounds.
12. R17: Sc 18, inc, sc 6, inc, sc 16, inc, sc 6, inc, sc 10. 64 sts.
13. R18 to R22: Sc around. 64 sts for 5 rounds.
14. R23: Sc 14, dec, repeat 4 times. 60 sts.
15. R24: Sc 8, dec, repeat around. 54 sts.
16. R25: Sc 7, dec, repeat around. 48 sts.
17. R26: Sc 6, dec, repeat around. 42 sts.
18. R27: Sc 5, dec, repeat around. 36 sts.
19. R28: Sc 4, dec, repeat around. 30 sts.
20. R29: Sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
21. R30: Sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
22. R31: Sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
23. Stuff the head firmly. Flatten the lower back slightly with your fingers so the head can sit at a gentle forward angle.
24. R32: Dec around. 6 sts. FO, close the hole, and weave in the tail.

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Rounded Muzzle in White

The muzzle is a separate oval mound sewn onto the front of the head. It should be centered horizontally and placed slightly below the middle line of the face.

1. R1: With white, ch 7. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch. Work on opposite side of chain, sc 4, inc in last ch. 14 sts.
2. R2: Inc, sc 4, inc 3 times, sc 4, inc 2 times. 20 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, sc 4, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 4, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. 26 sts.
4. R4: Sc 2, inc, sc 5, sc 2, inc, sc 2, inc, sc 2, inc, sc 5, sc 2, inc. 32 sts.
5. R5 to R8: Sc around. 32 sts for 4 rounds.
6. R9: Sc 6, dec, repeat around. 28 sts.
7. R10: Sc 5, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
8. FO with a long tail for sewing. Stuff the muzzle firmly but keep the back edge flat.

Black Nose

The nose is small, round, and raised. It sits on the front tip of the muzzle.

1. R1: With black, make MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: Sc around. 18 sts.
5. R5: Sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
6. Stuff lightly.
7. R6: Dec around. 6 sts.
8. FO with a long tail. Sew to the front center of the muzzle, covering the starting oval point.

Body in White

The body is slim at the neck, wider at the belly, and slightly flattened at the bottom so the doll can sit on a bench or shelf.

1. R1: With white, make MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5: Sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. R6: Sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
7. R7: Sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
8. R8 to R13: Sc around. 42 sts for 6 rounds.
9. R14: Sc 12, dec, sc 16, dec, sc 10. 40 sts.
10. R15 to R18: Sc around. 40 sts for 4 rounds.
11. R19: Sc 8, dec, repeat around. 36 sts.
12. R20 to R21: Sc around. 36 sts.
13. R22: Sc 4, dec, repeat around. 30 sts.
14. R23: Sc around. 30 sts.
15. R24: Sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
16. R25: Sc around. 24 sts.
17. Stuff firmly, shaping a soft seated belly.
18. R26: Sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
19. FO with a long tail for sewing the head.

White Legs

Make 2 legs. The legs are straight, white, and visible below the blue overall shorts. Stuff lightly so they can bend at the seated position.

1. R1: With white, make MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: BLO sc around. 18 sts.
5. R5 to R14: Sc around. 18 sts for 10 rounds.
6. R15: Sc 7, dec, sc 7, dec. 16 sts.
7. R16 to R20: Sc around. 16 sts for 5 rounds.
8. Stuff the lower half firmly and the upper half lightly.
9. Flatten the top opening. Sc through both layers across 8 sts to close.
10. FO with a long tail for sewing.

White Arms

Make 2 arms. The arms are long and narrow with rounded paws. They hang beside the overalls, with the visible paw tips reaching near the shorts.

1. R1: With white, make MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4 to R6: Sc around. 18 sts for 3 rounds.
5. R7: Sc 4, dec, repeat around. 15 sts.
6. R8 to R19: Sc around. 15 sts for 12 rounds.
7. R20: Sc 3, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
8. R21 to R23: Sc around. 12 sts for 3 rounds.
9. Stuff the paw firmly and the upper arm lightly.
10. Flatten the top opening. Sc through both layers across 6 sts to close.
11. FO with a long tail for sewing.

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Paw and Toe Embroidery

Use black embroidery floss and a yarn needle. On each hand, stitch one short curved black line near the paw tip. On each foot, stitch 2 vertical toe lines after the sandals are attached.

• Hand line: place across the lower side of the paw, about 3 rounds above the tip.
• Foot toe lines: place on the white toe section between the brown sandal straps.
• Keep all black embroidery thin, smooth, and slightly curved.

Long White Ear Base Shape

The image shows long floppy ears partly covered by the brown aviator helmet. Make 2 white inner ears first, then add brown helmet flaps over the upper outer edge.

1. R1: With white, ch 11. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 9, 3 sc in last ch. Work on opposite side, sc 8, inc in last ch. 22 sts.
2. R2: Inc, sc 8, inc 3 times, sc 8, inc 2 times. 28 sts.
3. R3: Sc around. 28 sts.
4. R4: Sc 10, dec, sc 4, dec, sc 10. 26 sts.
5. R5: Sc around. 26 sts.
6. R6: Sc 9, dec, sc 4, dec, sc 9. 24 sts.
7. R7: Sc around. 24 sts.
8. R8: Sc 8, dec, sc 4, dec, sc 8. 22 sts.
9. R9 to R12: Sc around. 22 sts for 4 rounds.
10. Flatten without stuffing. Sc through both layers around the edge for a neat border.
11. FO with a long tail. Sew each ear under the helmet edge, one on each side of the head.

Denim Blue Overall Shorts Base

The overalls are made as a removable-looking garment but sewn in place. Start at the shorts and work upward around the body.

First Shorts Leg

1. R1: With denim blue, ch 24, join with sl st to form a ring. 24 sts.
2. R2: Ch 1, sc around, join with sl st. 24 sts.
3. R3: Ch 1, sc around, join. 24 sts.
4. R4: Ch 1, FLO sc around to create a cuff ridge, join. 24 sts.
5. FO and set aside.

Second Shorts Leg and Join

1. R1: With denim blue, ch 24, join with sl st to form a ring. 24 sts.
2. R2 to R4: Work the same as the first shorts leg, but do not fasten off after R4.
3. R5: Ch 3, join to the first shorts leg with sc. Sc 23 around first leg, sc 3 across one side of the joining chain, sc 24 around second leg, sc 3 across the other side of the joining chain. 54 sts.
4. R6 to R10: Sc around. 54 sts for 5 rounds.
5. R11: Sc 7, dec, repeat around. 48 sts.
6. R12 to R15: Sc around. 48 sts for 4 rounds.
7. R16: Sc 6, dec, repeat around. 42 sts.
8. R17 to R20: Sc around. 42 sts for 4 rounds.
9. R21: Sc 5, dec, repeat around. 36 sts.
10. R22 to R23: Sc around. 36 sts.
11. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing the upper edge to the body.

Overall Bib

The bib sits on the front of the body and reaches from the waist to just under the flower collar. It has a slightly squared top and a small flower appliqué on one side.

1. Row 1: With denim blue, ch 17. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 16. Ch 1, turn.
2. Row 2 to Row 6: Sc 16. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 7: Dec, sc 12, dec. 14 sts. Ch 1, turn.
4. Row 8 to Row 11: Sc 14. Ch 1, turn.
5. Row 12: Dec, sc 10, dec. 12 sts. Ch 1, turn.
6. Row 13 to Row 15: Sc 12. Ch 1, turn.
7. Border: Sc evenly around the bib, placing 2 sc in each corner. Join and FO.
8. Sew the bib centered on the front of the body, overlapping the upper edge of the shorts.

Overall Shoulder Straps

Make 2 straps. They run from the top bib corners over the shoulders to the back waist.

1. With denim blue, ch 31.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 30.
3. Ch 1, turn, sc 30 again for a thicker strap.
4. FO with tails for sewing.
5. Sew one end of each strap to the top bib corner. Cross very slightly over the shoulder and sew the back ends to the rear waistband.

Overall Cuffs and Texture

The image shows dense blue stitches and little cuffs at the shorts. Add these details after the overalls are sewn to the body.

• Using denim blue, surface slip stitch around each leg cuff along the FLO ridge.
• Add one line of surface slip stitch across the top of the bib.
• Add one small vertical stitched line at the center front of the shorts to suggest the seam.
• Use light blue or cream yarn to embroider a small watering-can motif on the bib.

Small Bib Flower

This flower sits on the right side of the bib when viewing the doll from the front.

1. With peach yarn, make MR.
2. Work ch 2, 2 hdc, ch 2, sl st into ring. Repeat 5 times for 5 petals.
3. Pull ring closed. FO.
4. With yellow yarn, make 3 small straight stitches in the center.
5. Sew flower to the upper right side of the bib strap area.

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Garden Motifs on Overalls

Use small embroidery stitches instead of bulky appliqués so the overalls stay neat and close to the body.

• On the front bib, embroider a tiny cream watering can using 6 straight stitches and one curved handle stitch.
• On the lower left shorts area, embroider a small pink flower with 5 lazy daisy petals.
• On the opposite lower side, embroider 2 green leaves with short straight stitches.
• Keep each motif under 0.5 inch wide so the details match the miniature scale.

Brown Aviator Helmet

The helmet covers the back and top of the head, leaving the white face and muzzle exposed. It should sit like a snug cap, with the front edge across the forehead and the lower edge wrapping behind the ears.

1. R1: With brown, make MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5: Sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. R6: Sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
7. R7: Sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
8. R8: Sc 6, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
9. R9: Sc 7, inc, repeat around. 54 sts.
10. R10: Sc 8, inc, repeat around. 60 sts.
11. R11 to R17: Sc around. 60 sts for 7 rounds.
12. R18: Sc 46, leave remaining 14 sts unworked to create the open face edge. Ch 1, turn.
13. Row 19: Sc 46. Ch 1, turn.
14. Row 20: Dec, sc 42, dec. 44 sts. Ch 1, turn.
15. Row 21: Sc 44. Ch 1, turn.
16. Row 22: Dec, sc 40, dec. 42 sts.
17. Border: Sc evenly around the helmet opening, placing 2 sc at lower corners. FO with a long tail.

Helmet Side Flaps

Make 2 brown flaps. Each flap hangs down from the side of the helmet, covering the top of the ear like the image.

1. Row 1: Attach brown yarn to lower side edge of helmet. Sc 8 along edge. Ch 1, turn.
2. Row 2 to Row 8: Sc 8. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 9: Dec, sc 4, dec. 6 sts. Ch 1, turn.
4. Row 10: Sc 6. Ch 1, turn.
5. Row 11: Dec, sc 2, dec. 4 sts. Ch 1, turn.
6. Row 12: Sc 4.
7. Border around flap with sc. FO and weave in end.
8. Repeat on the opposite side.

Gray Goggles

The goggles are two raised gray rings on top of the helmet. They sit slightly tilted, touching each other at the center.

Goggle Lens Rings

1. Make 2 rings with gray yarn.
2. R1: Ch 18, join with sl st to form a ring, being careful not to twist. 18 sts.
3. R2: Ch 1, sc around the chain ring. Join. 18 sts.
4. R3: Ch 1, sc 1, inc, repeat around. Join. 27 sts.
5. R4: Ch 1, BLO sc around. Join. 27 sts.
6. R5: Ch 1, sc around. Join. 27 sts.
7. FO with a long tail for sewing.

Goggle Bridge and Strap

1. With gray, ch 6. Sc in second ch from hook and across. 5 sts.
2. Ch 1, turn, sc 5.
3. FO and sew between the two rings.
4. With brown or gray, ch 34 for the back strap. Sc across the chain. FO.
5. Sew the strap behind the goggles and tack it to the helmet top.

Red Scarf

The red scarf wraps around the neck under the chin, with two narrow tails hanging to the left side of the doll.

1. With red, ch 56.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 55. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 2: Sc 55.
4. Row 3: Sc 55.
5. FO and weave in ends.
6. For each scarf tail fringe, attach red yarn to the end, ch 8, sl st back down the chain, and secure.
7. Wrap around the neck once. Sew invisibly at the back and let both tails hang forward-left.

Flower Collar

The flower collar is a row of small colorful blossoms around the upper chest, placed just below the red scarf and above the bib.

Green Collar Base

1. With dark green, ch 38.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 37.
3. Ch 1, turn, sc 37.
4. FO with a long tail. Wrap around the front neckline and sew ends at the back.

Mini Flowers for Collar

Make 7 tiny flowers in yellow, pink, white, peach, purple, and light blue.

1. With flower color, make MR.
2. Work ch 2, hdc, ch 2, sl st into ring. Repeat 5 times.
3. Pull ring tight and FO.
4. Use yellow, cream, or pink to stitch one tiny center knot.
5. Sew flowers across the green collar base, spacing them evenly from shoulder to shoulder.

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Brown Crossbody Satchel

The satchel hangs at the doll’s right side. It is a small rectangular basket-style bag with a long brown strap crossing the chest.

Satchel Bag

1. R1: With brown, ch 13. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 11, 3 sc in last ch. Work along opposite side, sc 10, inc in last ch. 26 sts.
2. R2: Inc, sc 10, inc 3 times, sc 10, inc 2 times. 32 sts.
3. R3: BLO sc around. 32 sts.
4. R4 to R10: Sc around. 32 sts for 7 rounds.
5. R11: Sc around in reverse single crochet or regular sc for a thick rim. 32 sts.
6. FO and weave in ends.

Satchel Front Flap

1. Row 1: Attach brown yarn to 12 front stitches near the top edge. Sc 12. Ch 1, turn.
2. Row 2 to Row 5: Sc 12. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 6: Dec, sc 8, dec. 10 sts.
4. Border the flap with sc. FO.

Satchel Strap

1. With brown, ch 78.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 77.
3. Ch 1, turn, sc 77 again for a sturdy strap.
4. FO with long tails.
5. Sew one end to each side of the satchel. Place the strap diagonally across the body before final stitching.

Seed Packet

The seed packet peeks out from the satchel. It is white with a tiny green garden label and the word SEEDS on the front.

1. Row 1: With white, ch 9. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 8. Ch 1, turn.
2. Row 2 to Row 7: Sc 8. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 8: Sc 8. FO.
4. With black embroidery floss, stitch the word SEEDS across the top.
5. With green and brown, stitch a tiny sprout or seed mound below the word.
6. Slide the lower half into the satchel and tack it in place.

Tiny Garden Trowel

The trowel sits inside the satchel beside the seed packet. Use gray for the blade and brown for the handle.

Trowel Blade

1. With gray, ch 6.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 4, 3 sc in last ch. Work opposite side, sc 3, inc. 12 sts.
3. R2: Sc 1, inc, sc 3, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 3, inc. 16 sts.
4. R3: Sc around. 16 sts.
5. Flatten and sc through both layers for 7 sts. FO.

Trowel Handle

1. With brown, ch 9.
2. Sl st in second ch from hook and across. 8 sts.
3. Sew the handle to the blade base.
4. Tack the trowel inside the satchel so the gray blade is visible above the rim.

Brown Sandals

Make 2 sandals. Each sandal has a brown sole, two top straps, an ankle strap, and a tiny flower on the outer side.

Sandal Sole

1. R1: With brown, ch 10. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 8, 3 sc in last ch. Work opposite side, sc 7, inc in last ch. 20 sts.
2. R2: Inc, sc 7, inc 3 times, sc 7, inc 2 times. 26 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, sc 8, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 8, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. 32 sts.
4. R4: BLO sc around. 32 sts.
5. R5: Sc around. 32 sts.
6. FO with a long tail.

Sandal Straps

1. Attach brown yarn to one side of the sandal near the toe area.
2. Ch 12 and sew the chain across the white foot to the opposite side.
3. Attach again 3 rounds behind the first strap. Ch 14 and sew across for the second strap.
4. For the ankle strap, ch 20, wrap around the back of the ankle, and sew both ends to the sole sides.
5. Repeat for the second sandal.

Sandal Flower

1. With brown or peach, make MR.
2. Work ch 2, hdc, ch 2, sl st into ring. Repeat 5 times.
3. Pull tight. Add a yellow center knot.
4. Sew one flower to the outer side of each sandal strap.

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Gray Watering Can

The watering can is a small side prop. It has a rounded body, curved handle, narrow spout, and little rose head.

Watering Can Body

1. R1: With gray, make MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5: BLO sc around. 24 sts.
6. R6 to R10: Sc around. 24 sts for 5 rounds.
7. R11: Sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
8. R12: Sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
9. Stuff lightly.
10. R13: Dec around. 6 sts. FO and close.

Watering Can Top Opening

1. With gray, ch 12, join to form a ring.
2. R1: Sc around. 12 sts.
3. R2: Sc around. 12 sts.
4. FO and sew to the top of the can body.

Spout

1. With gray, make MR, 5 sc in ring. 5 sts.
2. R2 to R8: Sc around. 5 sts for 7 rounds.
3. R9: Inc around. 10 sts.
4. R10: Sc around. 10 sts.
5. FO. Sew the narrow end to the side of the can body, angling the spout upward.

Handle

1. With gray, ch 22.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st 21.
3. Make a second identical chain.
4. Hold both chains together and stitch them side by side to make a thicker handle.
5. Sew the handle in a curve from upper side to lower side of the can.

Terracotta Flower Pot

The pot sits beside the doll and holds a small green sprout. The rim is thick and rolled-looking.

1. R1: With terracotta, make MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5: BLO sc around. 24 sts.
6. R6: Sc around. 24 sts.
7. R7: Sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
8. R8 to R11: Sc around. 30 sts for 4 rounds.
9. R12: FLO sc around. 30 sts.
10. R13: Sc around. 30 sts.
11. FO and weave in end.

Soil Insert

1. R1: With dark brown, make MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5: Sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. FO with a long tail. Sew inside the top of the pot.

Sprout Stem and Leaves

1. Stem: With green, ch 9. Sl st in second ch from hook and across. FO.
2. Leaf 1: With green, ch 7. Sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st across the chain. FO.
3. Leaf 2: Repeat Leaf 1.
4. Sew both leaves to the top of the stem, angled like a small V.
5. Sew the stem into the center of the soil insert.

Butterfly on Helmet

The butterfly is attached near one side of the helmet, close to the goggles. It uses orange, purple, and black details.

Butterfly Wings

1. With orange, make MR.
2. Into the ring work ch 3, 3 dc, ch 3, sl st.
3. Work ch 2, 2 hdc, ch 2, sl st.
4. Repeat the large wing and small wing once more on the opposite side.
5. Pull ring tight and FO.
6. Use purple yarn to stitch small accents along the outer wing edges.

Butterfly Body and Antennae

1. With black, ch 6.
2. Sl st in second ch from hook and across. FO.
3. Sew the black body down the center of the wings.
4. For antennae, attach black embroidery floss at the top and make two short straight stitches.
5. Sew butterfly to the side of the helmet, angled upward.

Ladybug Accent

The small red ladybug sits near the butterfly on the helmet side. It adds the bright red dot visible in the image.

1. R1: With red, make MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc around. 12 sts.
4. FO, flatten lightly, and sew to the helmet side.
5. With black floss, stitch a center line, 3 small spots, and a tiny head.
6. With white floss, add one tiny highlight stitch if desired.

Facial Embroidery

The face is simple and expressive. Use black embroidery floss and keep the stitches smooth, thin, and slightly curved.

• Closed eye: place on the visible side of the head, about 4 rounds above the top of the muzzle. Stitch a short curved vertical line, about 0.5 inch long.
• Smile: begin near the lower side of the muzzle, curve gently backward and upward along the cheek, then stop before the helmet edge.
• Mouth thickness: use one strand of black embroidery floss for a fine line.
• Nose highlight: optional tiny gray stitch on the upper left side of the black nose.

Head to Body Assembly

Position the head horizontally, with the muzzle pointing forward and slightly downward. The head should feel larger than the body, matching the cute oversized character proportion in the image.

1. Place the body upright in a seated position.
2. Set the head on the neck opening so the muzzle points forward.
3. Tilt the head slightly to the doll’s left for a relaxed garden pose.
4. Pin the head in place before sewing.
5. Sew around the neck twice using the long body tail.
6. Add extra stitches at the back of the neck so the head does not wobble.

Leg Placement

The legs are sewn to the lower front of the body so they extend forward over the edge of a bench. The sandals should face upward and slightly outward.

1. Pin each leg under the shorts opening.
2. Leave about 0.5 inch between the inner thighs.
3. Angle both legs forward at about 90 degrees from the body.
4. Sew firmly around the top flattened edge of each leg.
5. After sewing, pull the shorts cuffs slightly over the tops of the legs.

Arm Placement

The arms sit at the sides of the upper body, partly behind the overall straps. They hang straight down with a soft curve at the wrists.

1. Pin each arm 1 round below the neckline.
2. Angle the arms downward along the sides of the body.
3. The paw tips should reach near the lower bib or upper shorts.
4. Sew each arm securely through the flattened top edge.
5. Add one hidden tack stitch near each wrist to keep the hands close to the body.

Helmet and Ear Assembly

Place the helmet after the head is attached. The brown helmet should cover the back of the head and frame the white face.

1. Place the helmet on the head with the open edge framing the muzzle and face.
2. The front helmet edge should sit just above the embroidered eye.
3. Pin the helmet all around before sewing.
4. Sew the helmet edge with brown yarn using small hidden stitches.
5. Place each white ear under a side flap, with the ear hanging down vertically.
6. Sew the top of each ear under the helmet edge.
7. Tack the brown flap over the upper ear so it looks layered.

Goggle Placement

The goggles sit on top of the helmet, not over the eyes. They are decorative aviator goggles, tilted slightly toward the front.

1. Place both gray rings side by side on top of the helmet.
2. Let the right ring sit slightly higher than the left ring for a handmade tilted look.
3. Sew each ring down through the back loops of the ring edge.
4. Sew the bridge between the two rings.
5. Tack the back strap to the helmet so it appears to wrap behind the goggles.

Scarf and Collar Placement

The red scarf goes first, then the flower collar sits below it. The scarf tails should be visible on the front-left side.

1. Wrap the red scarf around the neck under the head.
2. Cross the ends at the front-left side.
3. Sew the scarf lightly at the back and under the chin.
4. Place the green collar base below the scarf and above the overall bib.
5. Sew the collar only at the back and shoulders so the flower row remains raised.
6. Sew the tiny flowers across the front neckline.

Satchel Placement

The satchel strap crosses the chest diagonally. The bag rests at the doll’s right hip, with the seed packet and trowel showing above the rim.

1. Place the strap over the doll’s left shoulder.
2. Bring it diagonally across the front of the overalls.
3. Position the bag at the right side of the waist.
4. Tack the strap at the shoulder and back waist.
5. Tack the bag to the side of the body so it does not swing.
6. Insert the seed packet and trowel, then sew them lightly inside the bag.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check the face before adding final knots. The nose should sit centered on the muzzle, the smile should curve gently upward, and the closed eye should look peaceful rather than surprised.

• Add the helmet butterfly and ladybug after the goggles are secure.
• Attach the sandals after legs are sewn, then embroider toe lines.
• Sew the watering can and potted sprout separately as props, or tack them to a display base.
• Brush loose yarn fibers gently with your fingers, not a wire brush.
• Trim all tails close only after every piece is firmly attached.

Care Notes

Spot clean the finished doll with cool water and a mild soap. Avoid soaking the goggles, flowers, seed packet, and tiny embroidered areas because small pieces may lose shape.

Let the doll air dry flat on a towel. Gently reshape the helmet, muzzle, satchel, sandals, and flower pot while damp.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The head is large, oval, and tilted slightly forward.
• The muzzle projects clearly and has a centered black nose.
• The brown aviator helmet frames the white face.
• The gray goggles sit on top of the helmet.
• The red scarf has two visible hanging tails.
• The flower collar has 7 small colorful blossoms.
• The blue overalls include bib, straps, cuffs, and garden embroidery.
• The brown satchel contains a seed packet and tiny trowel.
• The sandals have brown straps, toe embroidery, and small flowers.
• The watering can and potted sprout match the garden theme.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Store the doll away from direct sunlight to prevent fading, especially on the red scarf, denim overalls, and small flower details. Keep it in a dry place with gentle airflow.

For long-term display, support the seated body from underneath so the legs do not stretch. Keep the satchel strap flat across the body to preserve the diagonal shape.

Do not machine wash this piece. The small appliqués, goggles, seed packet, trowel, butterfly, ladybug, and flower collar are decorative details and should be handled carefully.

To refresh the shape, gently press the head, muzzle, body, and pot with clean hands. Reposition the scarf tails, goggles, and satchel after cleaning so the finished doll keeps the same garden aviator look.