Crochet Tutorial: Garden Puppy Girl in Blue Overalls with Sunflower Hair Clip and Straw Hat – Free Crochet Pattern.

This sweet garden puppy girl is crocheted with a large white puppy head, soft floppy ears, brown patches, a black oval nose, bright doll-style eyes, and a tiny pink tongue. She wears red-and-white striped sleeves, light blue short overalls, brown sandals, a red polka-dot neck scarf, a pink bow, a sunflower hair clip, a crossbody satchel, and a separate straw hat with a small flower.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

Pattern Overview

This amigurumi pattern is worked mostly in continuous spiral rounds. Use a stitch marker at the beginning of each round. The finished puppy should have a rounded oversized head, slim white arms and legs, short blue overall legs, and soft accessories that match the garden style shown in the image.

• Skill level: Confident beginner to intermediate.
• Finished size: About 14 to 15 inches tall when using sport or DK cotton yarn.
• Construction: Separate head, muzzle, ears, body, limbs, clothing, sandals, bow, sunflower, bag, hat, and small plant pots.
• Gauge: 6 sc and 7 rounds should measure about 1 inch with firm amigurumi tension.

Materials

• DK cotton yarn in white, warm brown, black, pink, red, light blue, tan, caramel brown, yellow, olive green, dark green, cream, and terracotta.
• 2.25 mm crochet hook for the doll and clothing.
• 2.75 mm crochet hook for the straw hat brim if you want a softer brim.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Two 18 mm safety eyes or large brown plastic doll eyes.
• Small white felt circles for eye whites, optional but helpful for the large-eye look.
• Two small beige buttons for the overall straps.
• Embroidery needle, yarn needle, stitch markers, pins, and scissors.
• Black embroidery thread for eyebrows, lashes, nose line, and mouth.
• White sewing thread for tiny scarf dots, or white yarn for French knots.

Abbreviations

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

Important Pattern Notes

Work tightly so stuffing does not show through the stitches. The puppy in the image has a firm, smooth body with visible horizontal stitch rows, so do not overstuff. Add stuffing gradually and shape each piece with your fingers as you work.

The head is intentionally large compared with the body. The ears hang down along both sides of the face. The right side of the face has a brown eye patch, and both ears have brown areas near the top and tips. Place these details carefully before sewing.

• Unless stated otherwise, join nothing at the end of each round.
• Use white yarn for the main puppy body.
• Use warm brown yarn for patches, ear tips, sandals, and satchel details.
• Use light blue yarn for the overall shorts and bib.
• Use red and white stripes for the shirt sleeves and upper torso.

Head

Use white yarn and a 2.25 mm hook. Stuff the head firmly but keep it rounded and slightly wider near the cheeks.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. (24)
5. R5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. (30)
6. R6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. (36)
7. R7: sc 5, inc, repeat around. (42)
8. R8: sc 6, inc, repeat around. (48)
9. R9: sc 7, inc, repeat around. (54)
10. R10: sc 8, inc, repeat around. (60)
11. R11 to R20: sc around. (60)
12. R21: sc 8, dec, repeat around. (54)
13. R22: sc around. (54)
14. R23: sc 7, dec, repeat around. (48)
15. R24: sc 6, dec, repeat around. (42)
16. R25: sc 5, dec, repeat around. (36)
17. R26: sc 4, dec, repeat around. (30)
18. R27: sc 3, dec, repeat around. (24)

Insert the eyes between R15 and R16, about 9 stitches apart. To copy the large-eyed look, place white felt circles behind the safety eyes before attaching them. The eyes should sit above the muzzle, not too far apart.

Begin stuffing before the opening becomes small. Shape the cheeks so the lower face is full. Continue:

1. R28: sc 2, dec, repeat around. (18)
2. R29: sc 1, dec, repeat around. (12)
3. R30: dec around. (6)

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FO, close the opening, and weave in the end.

Brown Eye Patch

The brown patch sits around the puppy’s right eye. Make it as a flat oval applique and sew it on before attaching the muzzle.

1. Use warm brown yarn. Ch 7.
2. Round 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 4, 3 sc in last ch, work on the other side of the chain, sc 4, inc in last space. (14)
3. Round 2: inc, sc 4, inc in next 3 sts, sc 4, inc in next 2 sts. (20)
4. Round 3: sc 1, inc, sc 5, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 5, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. (26)

FO with a long tail. Pin it around the right eye so the eye sits slightly lower than the center of the patch. Sew around the edge with small stitches.

Muzzle

Use white yarn. The muzzle is a wide oval that covers the lower center of the face.

1. Ch 8.
2. Round 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, work on the other side, sc 5, inc. (16)
3. Round 2: inc, sc 5, inc in next 3 sts, sc 5, inc in next 2 sts. (22)
4. Round 3: sc 1, inc, sc 6, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 6, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. (28)
5. Round 4: sc around. (28)
6. Round 5: sc 12, hdc 4, sc 12. (28)

FO with a long tail. Lightly stuff the center only. Sew the muzzle between R17 and R25 of the head, centered below the eyes. Keep the upper edge slightly flattened and the lower edge rounded.

Black Nose

Use black yarn. The nose is an oval button shape placed on the upper center of the muzzle.

1. Ch 5.
2. Round 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 2, 3 sc in last ch, work on the other side, sc 2, inc. (10)
3. Round 2: inc, sc 2, inc in next 3 sts, sc 2, inc in next 2 sts. (16)
4. Round 3: sc around. (16)

FO with a long tail. Stuff very lightly. Sew the nose across the top half of the muzzle. Embroider one straight black line from the bottom of the nose down to the lower muzzle.

Tongue

Use pink yarn.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (9)
3. R3: sc around. (9)
4. Flatten and crochet 4 sc through both layers.

FO with a tail. Sew the tongue under the black mouth line so it hangs down slightly, just like the small pink tongue in the image.

Eyebrows and Lashes

• Use black embroidery thread.
• Stitch one curved eyebrow above each eye between R12 and R13.
• Add two short lashes on the outer side of each eye.
• Keep the expression soft, cheerful, and slightly surprised.

Floppy Ears

Make two ears. Each ear is long, rounded, and floppy. The base is white, with warm brown patches near the top and lower tip. Work the main ear in white, then add brown patches as appliques.

Main Ear, Make 2

1. Use white yarn. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. (24)
5. R5 to R8: sc around. (24)
6. R9: sc 10, dec, sc 10, dec. (22)
7. R10 to R13: sc around. (22)
8. R14: sc 9, dec, sc 9, dec. (20)
9. R15 to R18: sc around. (20)
10. R19: sc 8, dec, sc 8, dec. (18)
11. R20 to R22: sc around. (18)
12. R23: sc 7, dec, sc 7, dec. (16)
13. R24 to R25: sc around. (16)

Do not stuff heavily. Add only a thin layer of stuffing at the lower rounded end if needed. Flatten the top opening and crochet 8 sc through both layers. FO with a long tail.

Brown Ear Patches

Make two small top patches and two lower tip patches using warm brown yarn.

1. For each top patch: Ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 3, 3 sc in last ch, work back along the other side, sc 3, inc. (12)
2. Round 2: inc, sc 3, inc in next 3 sts, sc 3, inc in next 2 sts. (18)
3. FO with a sewing tail.

1. For each lower tip patch: R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. FO with a sewing tail.

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Sew one oval patch near the upper outside of each ear. Sew one round patch over the lower tip of each ear. Attach ears to the head between R9 and R13, one on each side. Angle them downward so they frame the face.

Body with Red-and-White Striped Shirt

The body is smaller than the head and starts at the neck. The upper part is the striped shirt, and the lower section will be covered by blue overalls.

1. Start with white yarn. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. (24)
5. R5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. (30)
6. Change to red. R6: sc around. (30)
7. Change to white. R7: sc around. (30)
8. Change to red. R8: sc around. (30)
9. Change to white. R9: sc around. (30)
10. Change to red. R10: sc around. (30)
11. Change to light blue. R11: BLO sc around. (30)
12. R12: sc 4, inc, repeat around. (36)
13. R13 to R18: sc around. (36)
14. R19: sc 4, dec, repeat around. (30)
15. R20: sc 3, dec, repeat around. (24)
16. R21: sc 2, dec, repeat around. (18)

Stuff the body firmly. FO with a long tail if sewing the head directly to the body. The blue section forms the lower torso under the overalls.

Overall Shorts

The shorts are worked in light blue and should look like soft crocheted overalls with two short legs, a front bib, straps, and beige buttons.

Shorts Base

1. Use light blue yarn. Ch 36 and join with sl st, making sure not to twist.
2. Round 1: ch 1, sc around. (36)
3. Round 2 to Round 6: sc around. (36)
4. Round 7: sc 18, ch 2, skip 18, sl st to the first sc of the round to form the first leg opening.

First leg:

1. Work 18 sc around the first leg opening plus 2 sc into the chain bridge. (20)
2. Rounds 2 to 5: sc around. (20)
3. Round 6: BLO sc around. (20)
4. FO and weave in the end.

Second leg:

1. Join light blue yarn to the second leg opening.
2. Work 18 sc around the remaining opening plus 2 sc into the opposite side of the chain bridge. (20)
3. Rounds 2 to 5: sc around. (20)
4. Round 6: BLO sc around. (20)
5. FO and weave in the end.

Slide the shorts onto the body so the waistband sits at the start of the blue body section. Sew around the waistband using small hidden stitches.

Front Bib

1. Use light blue yarn. Ch 13.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (12)
3. Rows 2 to 9: ch 1, turn, sc across. (12)
4. Row 10: ch 1, turn, sc 1, dec, sc 6, dec, sc 1. (10)
5. Row 11: ch 1, turn, sc across. (10)

FO with a long tail. Sew the bib to the front center of the body over the blue shorts, starting just below the red-and-white shirt stripes.

Overall Straps

1. Make 2 straps with light blue yarn.
2. Ch 25.
3. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (24)
4. FO with long tails.

Sew one end of each strap to the back waistband. Cross the straps slightly over the shoulders, then bring them to the top corners of the bib. Sew beige buttons at the front strap ends.

Arms

Make two arms. The arms are white with red-and-white striped short sleeves near the top.

1. Use white yarn. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (9)
3. R3 to R12: sc around. (9)
4. Change to red. R13: sc around. (9)
5. Change to white. R14: sc around. (9)
6. Change to red. R15: sc around. (9)
7. Change to white. R16: sc around. (9)
8. Change to red. R17: sc around. (9)

Lightly stuff the lower half only. Flatten the top and crochet 4 sc through both layers. FO with a long tail. Sew the arms to the sides of the body at R7 to R9, angled slightly downward.

Legs

Make two white legs. The visible legs are long and straight below the blue overall shorts.

1. Use white yarn. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: sc 3, inc, repeat around. (15)
4. R4 to R18: sc around. (15)

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Stuff firmly but do not overfill. Flatten the top and crochet 7 sc through both layers. Sew each leg under the shorts, placing them close together with a small center gap.

Brown Sandals

The sandals are caramel brown with a sole, toe strap, ankle strap, and white toe divisions showing at the front.

Sole, Make 2

1. Use caramel brown yarn. Ch 8.
2. Round 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, work on the other side, sc 5, inc. (16)
3. Round 2: inc, sc 5, inc in next 3 sts, sc 5, inc in next 2 sts. (22)
4. Round 3: BLO sc around. (22)
5. Round 4: sc around. (22)

FO. Sew one sole to the bottom of each leg.

Toe Strap and Ankle Strap

• Toe strap: Ch 12, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Sew across the front of the sandal.
• Ankle strap: Ch 16, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Sew around the leg just above the foot.
• Toe lines: Use brown thread to embroider two vertical lines over the white toes at the front.

Red Polka-Dot Neck Scarf

The scarf is red, tied on one side, and decorated with white dots.

1. Use red yarn. Ch 58.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (57)
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc across. (57)
4. Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc 5, hdc 47, sc 5. (57)

FO and weave in the ends. Wrap the scarf around the neck after the head is attached. Tie or sew the ends so one tail points outward. Add small white dots with French knots or short straight stitches across the scarf.

Pink Bow

The pink bow sits on the puppy’s left side near the top of the head.

Bow Loops

1. Use pink yarn. Ch 18.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (17)
3. Rows 2 to 8: ch 1, turn, sc across. (17)

FO and weave in the ends. Fold the rectangle so the short ends meet. Sew the ends together to form a loop. Pinch the center tightly.

Bow Center

1. Ch 7.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (6)
3. Rows 2 to 3: ch 1, turn, sc across. (6)

Wrap the center strip around the pinched bow. Sew securely at the back. Attach the bow between R7 and R10 of the head, slightly to the puppy’s left.

Sunflower Hair Clip

The sunflower sits on the opposite side of the head near the right ear. It has a brown center, yellow petals, and two small green leaves.

Flower Center

1. Use brown yarn. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)

FO.

Yellow Petals

Join yellow yarn to any front loop of Round 3.

1. Petal sequence: ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, sl st into next st of the brown center.
2. Repeat the petal sequence 12 times around the flower.

FO and weave in the end.

Leaves

1. Use olive green yarn. Ch 6.
2. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, dc, hdc, sc.
3. FO with a tail.
4. Make 2 leaves.

Sew the leaves behind the sunflower. Attach the finished sunflower between R8 and R11 of the head, close to the right ear.

Crossbody Satchel

The satchel is warm brown and sits across the front right side of the overalls. It has a long strap, flap, pocket texture, and a small button.

Bag Body

1. Use warm brown yarn. Ch 13.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (12)
3. Rows 2 to 10: ch 1, turn, sc across. (12)
4. Do not FO. Sc evenly around all four sides, placing 2 sc in each corner.

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Fold the rectangle upward to create a pouch about 6 rows high. Sew the side edges closed.

Bag Flap

1. Join warm brown yarn to the back top edge of the pouch.
2. Row 1: sc 12 across the back edge. (12)
3. Rows 2 to 5: ch 1, turn, sc across. (12)
4. Row 6: ch 1, turn, sc 1, dec, sc 6, dec, sc 1. (10)

FO. Fold the flap to the front. Sew a small button or make a small circle with tan yarn and attach it to the flap center.

Satchel Strap

1. Use warm brown yarn. Ch 72.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (71)

FO with long tails. Sew the strap to the upper side corners of the satchel. Place the strap from the puppy’s left shoulder across to the right hip, then tack it lightly to the outfit so it stays in place.

Straw Hat

The straw hat is a separate accessory placed beside the puppy. It has a flat crown, wide brim, flower, and tie strings.

Hat Crown

1. Use tan yarn. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. (24)
5. R5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. (30)
6. R6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. (36)
7. R7: BLO sc around. (36)
8. R8 to R13: sc around. (36)

Hat Brim

1. R14: FLO sc 5, inc, repeat around. (42)
2. R15: sc 6, inc, repeat around. (48)
3. R16: sc 7, inc, repeat around. (54)
4. R17: sc 8, inc, repeat around. (60)
5. R18: sc 9, inc, repeat around. (66)
6. R19: sc around. (66)
7. R20: sl st around for a neat edge. (66)

FO and shape the brim flat. For the hat strings, attach tan yarn to each side of the crown and chain 26 on each side. Add a small pink flower to the front left brim.

Small Hat Flower

1. Use yellow yarn. R1: 5 sc in MR. (5)
2. Change to pink. In each stitch, work ch 2, 2 hdc, ch 2, sl st. Make 5 petals.
3. FO and sew to the brim with two small white chain loops as bow details.

Mini Potted Succulents

The image includes small garden pots beside the puppy. Make two or three small pots for the complete display.

Small Pot

1. Use terracotta or tan yarn. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: BLO sc around. (12)
4. R4: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
5. R5 to R7: sc around. (18)
6. R8: BLO sc around. (18)
7. R9: sc around. (18)

Stuff lightly. Cut a small circle of dark brown crochet or felt and sew it inside the pot as soil.

Succulent Leaves

1. Use green yarn. Ch 6.
2. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, dc, hdc, sc.
3. FO with a long tail.
4. Make 10 leaves for one succulent.

Sew the leaves in a circular rosette on top of the soil. Use darker green for one plant and mint green for another, matching the small pots in the image.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

1. Sew the head firmly to the body. Use several rounds of stitching so the large head does not wobble.
2. Attach the ears on both sides of the head, angled downward and slightly forward.
3. Sew the muzzle to the lower face, then sew the black nose on top of the muzzle.
4. Add the pink tongue below the nose line.
5. Attach the arms to the sides of the striped shirt.
6. Sew the legs under the shorts, keeping them straight and close together.
7. Place the overall bib on the front, sew the straps over the shoulders, and attach the buttons.
8. Tie or sew the red polka-dot scarf around the neck.
9. Sew the pink bow to the left top side of the head.
10. Sew the sunflower clip to the right side near the ear.
11. Place the satchel strap across the body and secure the bag at the puppy’s right hip.
12. Set the straw hat and potted succulents beside the puppy for the full garden display.

Care Notes

• Spot clean with a damp cloth and mild soap.
• Do not soak if the doll uses safety eyes, felt, buttons, or glued details.
• Let the puppy air dry completely before storing.
• Keep the bow, sunflower, scarf, and satchel flat while drying.

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Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The head is larger than the body and rounded at the cheeks.
• The right eye has a brown patch.
• The ears are long, floppy, white, and decorated with brown patches.
• The nose is black and oval with a straight mouth line.
• The tongue is small, pink, and centered under the nose line.
• The outfit has red-and-white stripes, blue overall shorts, straps, and buttons.
• The sandals have brown soles, toe straps, ankle straps, and visible toe lines.
• The scarf is red with small white dots.
• The pink bow, sunflower clip, straw hat, satchel, and mini plants are all included.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Store the finished puppy in a dry place away from direct sunlight. Long sunlight exposure can fade the red scarf, blue overalls, pink bow, and yellow sunflower. If displaying the doll on a shelf, gently dust it with a soft brush every few weeks.

For long-term storage, wrap the puppy loosely in acid-free tissue or a clean cotton cloth. Do not press heavy items on top of the ears, bow, brim, or satchel because these small shaped parts can flatten over time.

Refresh the shape by lightly squeezing the stuffed areas with clean hands. Straighten the ears, smooth the overall straps, and reshape the straw hat brim after cleaning or storage. This will keep the garden puppy girl looking bright, soft, and photo-ready.