Crochet Tutorial: Fishing Crocodile in Blue Striped Overalls with Fish Bag and Tackle Accessories – Free Crochet Pattern.

This friendly fishing crocodile crochet doll has a tall green body, a wide open crocodile mouth, big raised white eyes, a striped pom-pom beanie, blue striped overalls, red sandals, a fish-shaped shoulder bag, and tiny tackle accessories. The design also includes a picnic basket, fishing rod, bobber, lure, spool, and small bait details to match the playful outdoor fishing scene.

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Finished Size

Using medium weight yarn and a 3.25 mm hook, the seated crocodile measures about 15.5 inches from the top of the pom-pom to the sandal soles. The legs hang about 5.5 inches. The fish bag measures about 2.75 inches wide.

Skill Level

This pattern is best for an adventurous beginner or intermediate crocheter. Most pieces use single crochet in continuous rounds, with clear increases, decreases, color changes, surface details, and shaped accessories.

Materials

• Medium weight yarn in bright green, light lime green, dark green, white, black, blue, denim blue, mustard yellow, gray, tan, beige, red, coral, pink, turquoise, orange, and brown.
• 3.25 mm crochet hook for the doll and clothes.
• 2.75 mm crochet hook for small accessories, straps, fish details, and facial embroidery.
• 10 mm black safety eyes or black felt circles for the eye pupils.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Yarn needle, stitch markers, pins, and scissors.
• Thin craft wire for the fishing rod, optional.
• Small amount of cardboard or plastic canvas for the picnic basket base, optional.

Abbreviations in US Terms

• ch = chain
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• inc = 2 sc in the same stitch
• dec = single crochet 2 stitches together
• BLO = back loop only
• FLO = front loop only
• MR = magic ring
• st = stitch
• R = round or row

Gauge and Crochet Notes

Gauge is not critical, but the stitches must be tight enough so the stuffing does not show. For a firm amigurumi fabric, make 6 sc and 7 rounds per 1 inch with your main green yarn.

Work most pieces in continuous rounds unless the instruction says to join. Place a stitch marker in the first stitch of every round. Stuff the head, body, legs, and arms firmly but do not overstuff the mouth edges.

The crocodile has a tall pear-shaped head, a large protruding upper snout, a separate lower jaw, and a black inner mouth. The upper mouth lip points slightly downward, while the lower jaw sits forward and open.

Color Plan

• Main crocodile skin: bright green.
• Belly and snout front: light lime green.
• Spots and bumps: dark green and lime yellow.
• Mouth inside: black.
• Tongue: pink.
• Overalls: denim blue with mustard yellow stripes across the bib.
• Collar: white.
• Beanie: gray, blue, mustard yellow, and beige.
• Sandals: red soles with tan edging and white mushroom dots.
• Fish bag: turquoise top, tan lower body, small embroidered fish and heart patch.

Main Body

The body is worked from the lower seat upward. The bottom is rounded and wide enough to sit on a table edge, then narrows at the neck where the green crocodile head will attach.

Body Base in Bright Green

1. R1: With bright green, make 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: Inc in each st around. (12)
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat 6 times. (18)
4. R4: Sc 2, inc, repeat 6 times. (24)
5. R5: Sc 3, inc, repeat 6 times. (30)
6. R6: Sc 4, inc, repeat 6 times. (36)
7. R7: Sc 5, inc, repeat 6 times. (42)
8. R8: Sc 6, inc, repeat 6 times. (48)
9. R9: Sc 7, inc, repeat 6 times. (54)
10. R10: Sc around. (54)
11. R11: Sc 8, inc, repeat 6 times. (60)
12. R12-R15: Sc around. (60)
13. R16: Sc 8, dec, repeat 6 times. (54)
14. R17-R18: Sc around. (54)
15. R19: Sc 7, dec, repeat 6 times. (48)
16. R20-R22: Sc around. (48)
17. R23: Sc 6, dec, repeat 6 times. (42)
18. R24-R26: Sc around. (42)
19. R27: Sc 5, dec, repeat 6 times. (36)
20. R28-R31: Sc around. (36)
21. R32: Sc 4, dec, repeat 6 times. (30)
22. R33-R34: Sc around. (30)
23. R35: Sc 3, dec, repeat 6 times. (24)

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Stuff the body firmly. Keep the top flat enough for sewing the large head. Fasten off, leaving a 24 inch tail for attaching the head later.

Visible Lime Neck Patch

The image shows a small light green triangular neck area between the white collar and overalls. This patch is sewn on before the collar so it peeks out naturally.

1. R1: With light lime green, ch 9.
2. R2: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 8, ch 1, turn. (8)
3. R3: Dec, sc 4, dec, ch 1, turn. (6)
4. R4: Dec, sc 2, dec, ch 1, turn. (4)
5. R5: Dec twice. (2)
6. R6: Dec. (1)

Fasten off and sew this patch at the front upper body, with the point facing down into the bib. The top edge should sit right under the crocodile head.

Crocodile Head and Open Mouth

The head is made in three main pieces: a tall back head, a light lime upper snout panel, and a black-lined lower jaw. The mouth remains open, so do not sew the upper and lower lips closed.

Back Head in Bright Green

1. R1: With bright green, make 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: Inc around. (12)
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat 6 times. (18)
4. R4: Sc 2, inc, repeat 6 times. (24)
5. R5: Sc 3, inc, repeat 6 times. (30)
6. R6: Sc 4, inc, repeat 6 times. (36)
7. R7: Sc 5, inc, repeat 6 times. (42)
8. R8: Sc 6, inc, repeat 6 times. (48)
9. R9-R14: Sc around. (48)
10. R15: Sc 15, inc, sc 16, inc, sc 15. (50)
11. R16-R21: Sc around. (50)
12. R22: Sc 23, dec, sc 23, dec. (48)
13. R23-R25: Sc around. (48)
14. R26: Sc 6, dec, repeat 6 times. (42)
15. R27: Sc around. (42)
16. R28: Sc 5, dec, repeat 6 times. (36)
17. R29: Sc around. (36)
18. R30: Sc 4, dec, repeat 6 times. (30)

Stuff the back head firmly, especially the top and sides. Leave the front slightly softer because the snout panel will shape the crocodile face. Fasten off with a long tail.

Upper Snout Panel in Light Lime Green

This wide snout creates the crocodile’s large upper mouth. It is worked as an oval panel, then folded slightly over the black mouth lining.

1. R1: With light lime green, ch 17. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 15, 3 sc in last ch. Work on the other side of the chain, sc 14, inc in last ch. (34)
2. R2: Inc, sc 14, inc in next 3 st, sc 14, inc in next 2 st. (40)
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, sc 14, repeat sc 1, inc 3 times, sc 14, repeat sc 1, inc 2 times. (46)
4. R4: Sc 2, inc, sc 14, repeat sc 2, inc 3 times, sc 14, repeat sc 2, inc 2 times. (52)
5. R5: Sc 3, inc, sc 14, repeat sc 3, inc 3 times, sc 14, repeat sc 3, inc 2 times. (58)
6. R6-R10: Sc around. (58)
7. R11: Sc 15, dec, sc 24, dec, sc 15. (56)
8. R12: Sc around. (56)
9. R13: Sc 14, dec, sc 24, dec, sc 14. (54)
10. R14: Sc around. (54)
11. R15: Sc 13, dec, sc 24, dec, sc 13. (52)
12. R16: Sc around. (52)
13. R17: Sc 12, dec, sc 24, dec, sc 12. (50)

Fasten off, leaving a 30 inch sewing tail. Lightly stuff the upper snout near the top only. Keep the lip edge flat so it curves over the open black mouth.

Black Inner Upper Mouth

1. R1: With black, ch 15. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 13, 3 sc in last ch, sc 12 on the other side, inc in last ch. (30)
2. R2: Inc, sc 12, inc in next 3 st, sc 12, inc in next 2 st. (36)
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, sc 12, repeat sc 1, inc 3 times, sc 12, repeat sc 1, inc 2 times. (42)
4. R4: Sc around. (42)

Fasten off. Sew this black oval inside the lower front edge of the upper snout. It should be visible as a dark shadow when the mouth is open.

Lower Jaw in Light Lime Green and Black

The lower jaw is smaller than the upper snout. It sits forward below the mouth and curves upward slightly at the corners.

1. R1: With light lime green, ch 15. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 13, 3 sc in last ch, sc 12 on the other side, inc. (30)
2. R2: Inc, sc 12, inc in next 3 st, sc 12, inc in next 2 st. (36)
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, sc 12, repeat sc 1, inc 3 times, sc 12, repeat sc 1, inc 2 times. (42)
4. R4-R6: Sc around. (42)
5. R7: Sc 12, dec, sc 14, dec, sc 12. (40)
6. R8: Sc around. (40)

Make a black lining for the inside of the lower jaw.

1. R1: With black, ch 13. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 11, 3 sc in last ch, sc 10 on the other side, inc. (26)
2. R2: Inc, sc 10, inc in next 3 st, sc 10, inc in next 2 st. (32)
3. R3: Sc around. (32)

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Sew the black lining to the top center of the lower jaw. Lightly stuff only the underside. Do not overstuff the lip; it should look soft and slightly curved.

Joining the Head and Mouth

1. Pin the bright green back head upright with the narrow end at the neck.
2. Place the upper snout on the front of the head from round 9 to round 25.
3. The widest lip edge should project forward about 1.25 inches beyond the back head.
4. Sew the upper snout around its sides and top, leaving the lower black-lined lip open.
5. Pin the lower jaw below the black opening, with the front edge extending forward.
6. Sew the back edge of the lower jaw to the lower front head from round 24 to round 29.
7. Use a few hidden stitches at each corner to angle the jaw upward.

The finished mouth should show a black shadow inside, a broad lime upper snout, a smaller lime lower jaw, and a visible gap wide enough for the pink tongue.

Tongue

The tongue in the image is pink, flat, and sticks out to the crocodile’s left side. It curves gently downward from the black mouth opening.

1. R1: With pink, ch 10. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 8, 3 sc in last ch, work on the other side, sc 7, inc. (20)
2. R2: Sc 8, inc in next 3 st, sc 8, inc. (24)
3. R3: Sc around. (24)
4. R4: Sc 4, dec, repeat 4 times. (20)
5. R5: Sc around. (20)
6. R6: Sc 3, dec, repeat 4 times. (16)
7. R7: Sc around. (16)

Flatten the tongue without stuffing. Slip stitch the opening closed through both layers. Embroider one shallow center line with darker pink. Sew the base inside the left side of the black mouth.

Eyes

The eyes are large white raised circles sitting close together on top of the snout. The black pupils point forward and slightly downward, giving the crocodile a funny surprised expression.

Make Two White Eyeballs

1. R1: With white, make 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: Inc around. (12)
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat 6 times. (18)
4. R4: Sc 2, inc, repeat 6 times. (24)
5. R5-R6: Sc around. (24)
6. R7: Sc 2, dec, repeat 6 times. (18)

Insert or sew a black pupil at the front center of each eye between rounds 3 and 4. Lightly stuff. Fasten off with a long tail.

Eye Placement

1. Pin the eyes on the upper head, touching each other at the center.
2. The lower edge of each eye should sit just above the lime snout, about 2 rounds above the snout seam.
3. Sew the eyes firmly to the head, catching the bottom edge so they tilt forward.
4. Add one tiny white highlight stitch on each black pupil if desired.

Nostrils, Smile Lines, and Crocodile Spots

Nostrils

1. With dark green yarn, embroider two short horizontal nostril lines on the top front of the upper snout.
2. Place them 8 stitches apart and about 5 rounds above the mouth opening.
3. Each nostril is 3 stitches wide.

Snout Smile Wrinkles

1. With dark green yarn, embroider three curved lines on each side of the snout.
2. Start each line near the mouth corner and angle it slightly upward.
3. Make the top line 5 stitches long, the middle line 4 stitches long, and the bottom line 3 stitches long.

Raised Dark Green Face Spots

Make 10 small dark green spots for the snout and cheeks. These spots are not flat embroidery; they are tiny crocheted circles sewn on the lime snout and lower jaw.

1. Small spot: 5 sc in MR, sl st to first sc, fasten off.
2. Medium spot: 6 sc in MR, sl st to first sc, fasten off.
3. Large spot: 6 sc in MR, inc around, sl st to first sc. (12)

• Sew 2 large spots on the lower jaw front.
• Sew 2 medium spots near the right cheek.
• Sew 2 medium spots near the left cheek.
• Sew 4 small spots scattered across the center upper snout.

Tiny Lime Yellow Body Dots

Use lime yellow yarn to embroider small French knot dots on the arms, legs, face, and body. Keep them uneven and natural, like the image.

• Add 6 dots on each leg.
• Add 3 dots on each arm.
• Add 8 dots around the snout and cheeks.
• Add 4 dots on the visible green neck and lower belly.

Legs

The crocodile has two long hanging green legs. Each leg is narrow, straight, and ends in three rounded toes tucked into red sandals.

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Make Two Legs in Bright Green

1. R1: With bright green, make 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: Inc around. (12)
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat 6 times. (18)
4. R4: BLO sc around. (18)
5. R5-R34: Sc around. (18)
6. R35: Sc 4, dec, repeat 3 times. (15)
7. R36-R38: Sc around. (15)

Stuff each leg evenly but keep the top softer for sewing. Flatten the top and crochet through both layers with 7 sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Toes, Make Six

1. R1: With bright green, make 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: Inc around. (12)
3. R3-R6: Sc around. (12)
4. R7: Sc 2, dec, repeat 3 times. (9)

Stuff lightly. Fasten off. Sew three toes to the front of each leg, with the middle toe pointing straight forward and the side toes angled outward.

Arms

The arms are long and slim. They hang at the sides, with the left arm relaxed near the picnic basket and the right arm near the fish bag strap.

Make Two Arms in Bright Green

1. R1: Make 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: Sc 1, inc, repeat 3 times. (9)
3. R3: Sc 2, inc, repeat 3 times. (12)
4. R4-R8: Sc around. (12)
5. R9: Sc 4, dec, repeat 2 times. (10)
6. R10-R30: Sc around. (10)
7. R31: Flatten and sc 5 through both layers. (5)

Stuff the lower hand lightly and leave the upper arm almost unstuffed. Fasten off with a long tail. Sew the arms to the body just under the white sleeves, angled downward.

White Shirt Sleeves

The white shirt sleeves sit between the body and green arms. They are short, rounded, and edged with a tiny mustard stripe.

Make Two Sleeves

1. R1: With white, ch 14, join with sl st to form a ring. (14)
2. R2: Ch 1, sc around, join. (14)
3. R3: Sc 5, inc, sc 2, inc, sc 5, join. (16)
4. R4: Sc around, join. (16)
5. R5: Change to mustard yellow, sc around, join. (16)

Slide each sleeve over the top of an arm before sewing. Sew the sleeve top to the shoulder and the green arm through the sleeve opening.

Blue Overalls

The overalls have a rounded blue short bottom, a blue bib with mustard yellow stripes, and straps over a white shirt collar. They are crocheted as separate clothing pieces and sewn onto the body.

Overall Shorts Base

1. R1: With denim blue, ch 54, join with sl st without twisting. (54)
2. R2: Ch 1, sc around, join. (54)
3. R3-R7: Sc around, join each round. (54)
4. R8: Sc 7, dec, repeat 6 times, join. (48)
5. R9-R10: Sc around, join. (48)

Fasten off. Slip this tube over the lower body so it covers rounds 8 to 22 of the body. The top should sit below the bib line.

Leg Openings

Mark the center front and center back. Divide the lower edge into two openings of 20 stitches each with 4 stitches between the legs at the front and 4 stitches between the legs at the back.

1. Left leg hole R1: Join denim blue at the back inner gap, sc 20 around the opening, join. (20)
2. Left leg hole R2: Sc around, join. (20)
3. Left leg hole R3: Sc 3, dec, repeat 4 times, join. (16)
4. Right leg hole R1-R3: Repeat the same steps. (16)

Sew the shorts onto the body around the waist. Attach the legs to the lower body so they emerge through the openings and hang straight down.

Front Bib with Yellow Stripes

1. R1: With denim blue, ch 25. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 24, ch 1, turn. (24)
2. R2-R3: Sc across, ch 1, turn. (24)
3. R4: Change to mustard yellow, sc across, ch 1, turn. (24)
4. R5: Change to denim blue, sc across, ch 1, turn. (24)
5. R6: Change to mustard yellow, sc across, ch 1, turn. (24)
6. R7-R8: Change to denim blue, sc across, ch 1, turn. (24)
7. R9: Change to mustard yellow, sc across, ch 1, turn. (24)
8. R10-R12: Change to denim blue, sc across, ch 1, turn. (24)
9. R13: Dec, sc 20, dec, ch 1, turn. (22)
10. R14: Dec, sc 18, dec. (20)

Single crochet evenly around the bib with denim blue, making 2 sc in each top corner. Fasten off. Sew the lower edge to the shorts and the sides to the body front.

Overall Straps

1. Make 2 straps with denim blue, ch 29.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 28.
3. Change to mustard yellow and sl st across one long edge.
4. Fasten off, leaving long tails.

Sew each strap to the top corner of the bib. Cross them slightly over the shoulders and sew them to the back waist. Add two small mustard stitches at the bib corners as buttons.

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White Collar

The crocodile wears a white shirt collar over the blue overalls. It has two pointed collar tips that frame the light green neck patch.

Collar Band

1. With white, ch 31.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 30, ch 1, turn. (30)
3. R2: Sc across. (30)

Left Collar Point

1. Join white at the left front edge of the collar band.
2. R1: Sc 8, ch 1, turn. (8)
3. R2: Dec, sc 4, dec, ch 1, turn. (6)
4. R3: Dec, sc 2, dec, ch 1, turn. (4)
5. R4: Dec twice. (2)
6. R5: Dec. (1)

Right Collar Point

Repeat the left collar point on the opposite front edge. Sew the collar around the neck, leaving the points open over the bib. The center front should form a neat V shape.

Striped Beanie

The beanie is snug on the top of the crocodile head. It has gray edging, blue and mustard stripes, beige rounds, and a mixed-color pom-pom at the top.

Beanie Hat

1. R1: With beige, make 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: Inc around. (12)
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat 6 times. (18)
4. R4: Change to mustard yellow, sc 2, inc, repeat 6 times. (24)
5. R5: Change to beige, sc 3, inc, repeat 6 times. (30)
6. R6: Change to blue, sc 4, inc, repeat 6 times. (36)
7. R7: Change to beige, sc 5, inc, repeat 6 times. (42)
8. R8: Change to mustard yellow, sc around. (42)
9. R9: Change to beige, sc around. (42)
10. R10: Change to blue, sc around. (42)
11. R11: Change to beige, sc around. (42)
12. R12: Change to mustard yellow, sc around. (42)
13. R13: Change to gray, sc around. (42)
14. R14: BLO sc around. (42)
15. R15: Sc around. (42)
16. R16: Sl st around loosely. (42)

Fasten off. Sew the hat to the top of the head behind the eyes. The gray brim should sit just above the eyes and tilt slightly toward the back.

Pom-Pom

Wrap beige, gray, blue, and mustard yarn around three fingers 45 times. Tie tightly in the center, cut the loops, and trim into a round pom-pom about 1.25 inches wide. Sew it to the crown.

Red Sandals

The sandals have tan-edged soles, red straps, and tiny mushroom decorations on the outside edges. The green toes sit visibly over the front edge.

Make Two Tan Soles

1. R1: With tan, ch 12. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 10, 3 sc in last ch, work on the other side, sc 9, inc. (24)
2. R2: Inc, sc 9, inc in next 3 st, sc 9, inc in next 2 st. (30)
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, sc 9, repeat sc 1, inc 3 times, sc 9, repeat sc 1, inc 2 times. (36)
4. R4: Change to red, BLO sc around. (36)
5. R5: Sc around. (36)

Fasten off one sole. For the second sole, keep a long tail. Sew each sole under the three toes and lower foot area.

Front Sandal Straps

1. With red, ch 14.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 13.
3. Make 4 straps total.

Sew one strap across the base of the toes on each sandal. Sew the second strap higher across the foot. Curve the straps slightly so they look fitted.

Mushroom Charms for Sandals

1. Caps, make 4: With red, make 5 sc in MR, turn, ch 1, sc 5 across the half circle. Fasten off.
2. Stems, make 4: With white, ch 4, starting in second ch from hook, sc 3. Fasten off.
3. Dots: With white, embroider 2 tiny straight stitches on each red cap.

Sew one mushroom charm on the outside edge of each sandal strap and one near each ankle side. The mushrooms should face outward and be visible from the front.

Fish Shoulder Bag

The shoulder bag rests at the crocodile’s right hip. It has a tan bottom, turquoise flap, round shape, fish embroidery, a red heart patch, and a long brown strap across the chest.

Round Bag Body

1. R1: With tan, make 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: Inc around. (12)
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat 6 times. (18)
4. R4: Sc 2, inc, repeat 6 times. (24)
5. R5: Sc 3, inc, repeat 6 times. (30)
6. R6: Sc 4, inc, repeat 6 times. (36)
7. R7: BLO sc around. (36)
8. R8-R10: Sc around. (36)
9. R11: Change to turquoise, sc around. (36)
10. R12: Sc around. (36)

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Fasten off. Cut a small circle of cardboard or plastic canvas and place it inside if you want the bag to keep its rounded shape. Lightly stuff the bag.

Bag Flap

1. R1: With turquoise, ch 19. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 18, ch 1, turn. (18)
2. R2: Sc across, ch 1, turn. (18)
3. R3: Dec, sc 14, dec, ch 1, turn. (16)
4. R4: Dec, sc 12, dec, ch 1, turn. (14)
5. R5: Sc across. (14)

Sew the straight edge of the flap to the top back of the bag. Let the curved edge fold down over the front, like the image.

Fish and Heart Details

• Yellow fish: Ch 6, sc 4, 3 sc in last ch, sc 3 on the other side, sl st. Add two ch-3 tail loops.
• Orange fish: Ch 5, sc 3, 3 sc in last ch, sc 2 on the other side, sl st. Add two ch-2 tail loops.
• Red heart patch: Make 5 sc in MR, ch 2, 2 dc, 2 hdc, sl st, 2 hdc, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st into ring.

Sew the yellow fish to the tan lower front, slightly left of center. Sew the orange fish to the right side. Sew the red heart on the turquoise flap near the upper right corner.

Bag Strap

1. With brown, ch 75.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st in each ch across. (74)
3. Fasten off with tails at both ends.

Sew one end of the strap to each side of the fish bag. Place the strap diagonally from the crocodile’s left shoulder to the right hip. Tack it lightly at the shoulder and chest so it stays in place.

Picnic Basket

The small basket sits beside the crocodile. It is tan with a red gingham band and two curved handles. It should look like a tiny woven fishing picnic basket.

Basket Base

1. R1: With tan, ch 13. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 11, 3 sc in last ch, sc 10 on the other side, inc. (26)
2. R2: Inc, sc 10, inc in next 3 st, sc 10, inc in next 2 st. (32)
3. R3: BLO sc around. (32)
4. R4-R8: Sc around. (32)
5. R9: Change to red, sc around. (32)
6. R10: Change to white, sc around. (32)
7. R11: Change to red, sc around. (32)
8. R12-R14: Change to tan, sc around. (32)

Fasten off. Flatten the top slightly. Embroider vertical white lines over the red band every 3 stitches to create a gingham look.

Basket Lid

1. R1: With tan, ch 13. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 11, 3 sc in last ch, sc 10 on the other side, inc. (26)
2. R2: Inc, sc 10, inc in next 3 st, sc 10, inc in next 2 st. (32)
3. R3: Sc around. (32)

Sew the lid to the basket top, leaving a tiny seam line around the front. Add horizontal brown embroidery stitches to imitate woven rows.

Basket Handles

1. Make 2 handles with tan, ch 20.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st 19.
3. Fasten off with long tails.

Sew one handle to each side of the basket lid, curving them upward. Add a few hidden stitches at the top center so the handles stand neatly.

Fishing Rod

The fishing rod is slim and white with a line and small red-and-white bobber. Use craft wire inside if the doll will be displayed upright.

Rod Cover

1. With white and 2.75 mm hook, ch 31.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st 30.
3. Fasten off.

Wrap this crocheted chain around a thin wire or pipe cleaner. Secure the ends with white yarn. Bend one end slightly to form the hook tip.

Fishing Line

1. With light gray or white yarn, ch 24.
2. Fasten off and tie one end to the rod tip.
3. Tie the other end to the bobber or tiny lure.

Bobber

1. R1: With red, make 5 sc in MR. (5)
2. R2: Inc around. (10)
3. R3: Change to white, sc around. (10)
4. R4: Dec around. (5)

Stuff very lightly, close the hole, and tie it to the line. Add one gray stitch at the bottom for the hook.

Small Tackle Accessories

Place these small pieces beside the crocodile near the fishing rod. They create the same busy fishing setup shown in the image.

Round Spool

1. R1: With beige, make 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: Inc around. (12)
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat 6 times. (18)
4. R4: BLO sc around. (18)
5. R5: Change to blue, sc around. (18)
6. R6: Change to beige, FLO sc 1, dec, repeat 6 times. (12)

Stuff lightly. Close with decreases. Wrap gray yarn around the center 5 times to imitate fishing line.

Orange Bait Worm

1. R1: With orange, make 5 sc in MR. (5)
2. R2-R14: Sc around. (5)
3. R15: Dec, sc 1, dec. (3)

Do not stuff. Fasten off and curve the worm with a few shaping stitches. Place it near the spool.

Blue Lure

1. R1: With blue, ch 7.
2. R2: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, sc 4 on the other side, inc. (14)
3. R3: Sc around. (14)

Flatten and sew closed. Add a red bead-like yarn stitch at one end and two gray chain loops at the bottom as hooks.

Assembly Order

Use pins generously before sewing. The doll has many layers, so the best result comes from checking the seated pose after each major piece is attached.

1. Sew the legs to the lower front body between rounds 6 and 9, leaving about 5 stitches between them.
2. Pull the overall shorts over the body and legs. Sew the shorts to the waist and around the leg openings.
3. Sew the front bib to the body, centered between the legs and neck.
4. Sew the white collar around the upper body, over the bib top.
5. Sew the head to the body, keeping the mouth front centered over the bib.
6. Sew the arms under the sleeves at the sides of the body, angled downward.
7. Sew the toes to the feet, then sew the red sandals under and over the toes.
8. Attach the fish bag strap diagonally across the chest and sew the bag at the right hip.
9. Place the hat behind the eyes and sew it down securely.
10. Add the fishing rod, spool, lure, worm, bobber, and picnic basket as loose display props or sew them lightly to the scene.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

After the main sewing is complete, check the crocodile from the front. The eyes should sit high and close together. The upper lip should hang over the black mouth opening, and the tongue should come out toward the left side.

Add final dark green wrinkle lines beside the mouth corners. Add the raised cheek spots, lime yellow dots, and tiny body freckles after the head is sewn on, so the placement looks balanced.

Use short hidden stitches to keep the mouth open. If the lower jaw drops too much, tack each mouth corner to the side of the upper snout with matching lime green yarn.

Care Notes

• Spot clean gently with cool water and mild soap.
• Do not soak the doll if cardboard or wire was used inside the basket or fishing rod.
• Reshape the mouth, hat, bag, and sandals while damp.
• Dry flat in a shaded, airy place.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The crocodile has a wide open black mouth and visible pink tongue.
• The large white eyes touch at the center and face forward.
• The gray, blue, mustard, and beige striped beanie has a pom-pom.
• The blue overalls include mustard yellow stripes across the bib.
• The white collar sits above the bib and frames the neck.
• The fish bag has turquoise and tan sections, fish decorations, and a red heart patch.
• The red sandals show green toes and tiny mushroom charms.
• The fishing rod, bobber, spool, lure, worm, and picnic basket are included.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Store the crocodile in a dry place away from direct sunlight. Bright green, red, and blue yarns can fade if displayed in strong light for long periods.

For dust removal, use a soft brush around the eyes, mouth opening, hat brim, bag flap, and sandal details. Brush gently so the small sewn accessories do not loosen.

If the doll is made for a child, replace wire with firm crocheted chains and sew all accessories securely. Safety eyes should be replaced with embroidered eyes for children under three years old.

To refresh the shape, lightly steam from a safe distance without pressing the stitches. Use your fingers to reshape the snout, collar, overalls, and bag while the yarn is warm, then let everything cool fully.