Crochet Tutorial: Sailor Zebra in Blue Striped Overalls with Daisy Satchel and Sailboat Accessories – Free Crochet Pattern.

This sailor zebra crochet pattern creates a seated amigurumi zebra with a rounded black muzzle, white face, black mane, striped arms and legs, blue striped shirt, denim-style overalls, green flowered top hat, brown daisy satchel, sandals with blue bows, a tiny striped sailboat, and a peach starfish accessory.

 

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Finished Size

• Seated zebra height: about 10.5 inches from bottom to top of hat.
• Standing body length: about 13 inches from shoes to hat.
• Sailboat: about 3.25 inches wide.
• Starfish: about 3 inches wide.

Skill Level

Intermediate amigurumi. This pattern uses basic shaping, color changes, surface embroidery, small appliqués, and detailed assembly. A confident beginner can complete it by placing stitch markers carefully and reading every round count before continuing.

Materials

• Worsted weight cotton or cotton blend yarn in white, black, denim blue, sky blue, light blue, green, yellow, red, brown, tan, peach, and a tiny amount of pink.
• 2.5 mm crochet hook for firm amigurumi fabric.
• 2.25 mm crochet hook for flowers, strap, and small details.
• 10 mm black safety eyes.
• Polyester fiberfill.
• Two 10 mm tan buttons for overall straps.
• Black embroidery thread for anchor, eyebrows, and facial stripe lines.
• Pink embroidery thread or yarn for cheeks.
• Yarn needle, stitch markers, pins, scissors.
• Optional: small piece of cardboard or plastic canvas for the satchel and sailboat base.

Abbreviations Used

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

Important Pattern Notes

• Work most amigurumi pieces in continuous rounds unless a joined round is clearly stated.
• Stuff the head and body firmly, but keep the ears, straps, flowers, mane, satchel flap, sails, and starfish points lightly stuffed or flat.
• Use a stitch marker at the first stitch of every round.
• For clean stripes, change color on the last yarn-over of the stitch before the new color begins.
• The zebra sits with the legs angled forward, so do not sew the legs straight down.
• The face has a large black muzzle centered on the lower front of the head, with white upper face, black stitched cheek stripes, black mane, and small blush cheeks.

Gauge

Using a 2.5 mm hook and worsted weight yarn, 8 sc rounds should measure about 1 inch tall, and 8 sc should measure about 1 inch wide. Gauge is not critical, but the stitches must be tight enough that stuffing does not show through.

Head

The head is worked in white and shaped as a tall oval. The black muzzle is made separately and sewn on the lower front. The head should look slightly larger than the body, matching the cute toy proportions in the image.

White Head Base

• Rnd 1: With white, make MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
• Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
• Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
• Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
• Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
• Rnd 6: Sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
• Rnd 7: Sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
• Rnd 8: Sc 6, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
• Rnd 9: Sc 7, inc, repeat around. 54 sts.
• Rnd 10: Sc 8, inc, repeat around. 60 sts.
• Rnds 11-18: Sc around. 60 sts for each round.
• Rnd 19: Sc 8, dec, repeat around. 54 sts.
• Rnd 20: Sc 7, dec, repeat around. 48 sts.
• Rnd 21: Sc around. 48 sts.
• Rnd 22: Sc 6, dec, repeat around. 42 sts.
• Rnd 23: Sc 5, dec, repeat around. 36 sts.
• Rnd 24: Sc 4, dec, repeat around. 30 sts.
• Rnd 25: Sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.

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Insert safety eyes between Rnds 15 and 16, about 9 sts apart. The eyes should sit above the muzzle area, slightly toward the front center. Stuff the head firmly, shaping the top round and full.

• Rnd 26: Sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
• Rnd 27: Sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
• Rnd 28: Dec around. 6 sts.

FO and close the opening. Leave the head smooth, with the closing point at the bottom back where it will be hidden against the neck.

Large Black Muzzle

The muzzle is wide, rounded, and protruding. It covers the lower front of the face and should sit from about Rnd 14 down to Rnd 23 of the head.

• Rnd 1: With black, 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.
• Rnd 2: Inc, sc 4, inc in next 3 sts, sc 4, inc in next 2 sts. 20 sts.
• Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, sc 4, repeat sc 1, inc 3 times, sc 4, repeat sc 1, inc 2 times. 26 sts.
• Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc, sc 5, repeat sc 2, inc 3 times, sc 5, repeat sc 2, inc 2 times. 32 sts.
• Rnd 5: BLO sc around. 32 sts.
• Rnds 6-8: Sc around. 32 sts.
• Rnd 9: Sc 6, dec, repeat around. 28 sts.
• Rnd 10: Sc around. 28 sts.

FO with a long tail. Stuff lightly so the muzzle stays oval and rounded, not flat. Pin it centered below the eyes. The top edge should sit about 2 rounds below the eyes. Sew around the edge twice for a neat raised muzzle.

White Nose Bridge Patch

This short white bridge softens the transition between the muzzle and forehead.

• Row 1: With white, ch 7. Sc in second ch from hook and across. 6 sts.
• Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc 6.
• Row 3: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 2, dec. 4 sts.
• Row 4: Ch 1, turn, dec twice. 2 sts.

FO, leaving a long tail. Sew this patch vertically above the black muzzle, between the eyes, with the narrow end pointing upward.

Ears

Make two white ears. Each ear is long, soft, and slightly pointed, with a gentle fold at the base. They sit high on the head and angle outward like the image.

• Rnd 1: With white, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
• Rnd 2: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 9 sts.
• Rnd 3: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 12 sts.
• Rnd 4: Sc 3, inc, repeat around. 15 sts.
• Rnd 5: Sc 4, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
• Rnds 6-9: Sc around. 18 sts.
• Rnd 10: Sc 4, dec, repeat around. 15 sts.
• Rnd 11: Sc 3, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
• Rnd 12: Sc around. 12 sts.

Do not stuff. Flatten the ear. Sc 6 through both layers to close. FO with a long tail. Fold the base slightly inward and sew one ear to each side of the head between Rnds 8 and 13. Angle the ears upward and outward.

Black Mane

The mane is a row of short black yarn strands running from behind the hat down the back of the head and neck. It should look full and slightly spiky.

1. Cut 28 pieces of black yarn, each about 4 inches long.
2. Use a hook to pull one strand halfway through a stitch at the center back of the head.
3. Tie the two ends in a tight knot.
4. Repeat in a vertical line from Rnd 7 of the head down to the back of the neck.
5. Trim the mane to about 1 inch long near the head and 1.25 inches long near the neck.

Facial Stripes, Brows, and Cheeks

Use black yarn or embroidery thread to create zebra stripes. These details give the face the same charming character as the image.

• Embroider one curved eyebrow above each eye using 2 long black stitches.
• Add 2 short black cheek stripes on the right side of the face, angled downward toward the muzzle.
• Add 2 shorter black stripes on the left side, one near the forehead and one beside the muzzle.
• Work 5 tiny vertical black stitches along the top edge of the black muzzle to mimic the black-and-white transition line.
• Use pink yarn to make 3 tiny horizontal stitches under each eye for soft blush cheeks.

Body

The body is pear-shaped with blue denim overalls over the lower half and a blue striped sailor shirt across the upper chest. The bottom is wider so the zebra can sit.

Main Body

• Rnd 1: With denim blue, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
• Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
• Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
• Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
• Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
• Rnd 6: Sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
• Rnd 7: Sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
• Rnd 8: Sc 6, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
• Rnds 9-16: With denim blue, sc around. 48 sts for each round.
• Rnd 17: Sc 10, dec, repeat around. 44 sts.
• Rnd 18: Sc around. 44 sts.
• Rnd 19: Change to sky blue. Sc around. 44 sts.
• Rnd 20: Change to light blue. Sc around. 44 sts.
• Rnd 21: Change to sky blue. Sc 9, dec, repeat around. 40 sts.
• Rnd 22: Change to light blue. Sc around. 40 sts.
• Rnd 23: Change to sky blue. Sc 8, dec, repeat around. 36 sts.
• Rnd 24: Change to light blue. Sc around. 36 sts.
• Rnd 25: Change to sky blue. Sc 4, dec, repeat around. 30 sts.
• Rnd 26: Change to light blue. Sc around. 30 sts.
• Rnd 27: Sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
• Rnd 28: Sc around. 24 sts.

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Stuff the body firmly. The denim lower half should be round and full. The striped shirt section should narrow toward the neck.

• Rnd 29: Sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
• Rnd 30: Sc around. 18 sts.

FO with a long tail for sewing the head. Keep the neck opening slightly firm so the oversized head does not wobble.

Overall Bib

The bib is sewn on the front over the blue striped shirt. It begins at the waist and reaches almost to the anchor embroidery.

• Row 1: With denim blue, ch 15. Sc in second ch from hook and across. 14 sts.
• Rows 2-7: Ch 1, turn, sc 14.
• Row 8: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 10, dec. 12 sts.
• Row 9: Ch 1, turn, sc 12.
• Row 10: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 8, dec. 10 sts.

FO with a long tail. Sew the bib to the front of the body, placing the bottom edge at Rnd 16 and the top edge at Rnd 24. Leave the upper striped shirt visible above the bib.

Overall Waistband

• Row 1: With denim blue, ch 49. Sc in second ch from hook and across. 48 sts.
• Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc 48.

FO. Wrap the waistband around Rnd 17 where the overalls meet the shirt. Sew neatly in place, hiding the seam at the back.

Overall Straps

Make two straps in denim blue. They cross visually over the shoulders and attach to tan buttons at the bib.

• Strap 1: Ch 30, sc in second ch from hook and across. 29 sts. FO.
• Strap 2: Ch 30, sc in second ch from hook and across. 29 sts. FO.

Sew the back end of each strap to the upper back at Rnd 23. Bring each strap over the shoulder to the front bib. Sew the front ends at the upper corners of the bib. Attach one tan button over each front strap end.

Front Overall Pocket

• Row 1: With denim blue, ch 9. Sc in second ch from hook and across. 8 sts.
• Rows 2-4: Ch 1, turn, sc 8.
• Row 5: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 4, dec. 6 sts.

FO with a long tail. Sew to the center lower front of the overalls between Rnds 11 and 15. Add two vertical black embroidery lines to divide the pocket into small sections.

Small Overall Flowers

Make three tiny flowers: one white daisy on the bib, one pink flower on the lower left leg area, and one red flower near the lower front hem.

• Flower center: With yellow, MR, 5 sc, sl st to first sc, FO.
• Petals: Join petal color in any st, ch 2, 2 hdc in same st, ch 2, sl st in same st. Repeat in each of the 5 sts. FO.

Sew one flower to the lower right side of the bib. Sew the other two to the front of the overalls near the left hip and lower right hem.

Anchor Embroidery

The black anchor sits on the center of the striped shirt above the bib. Use black embroidery thread and keep the stitches small.

1. Make one vertical line, 5 rounds tall, centered on the chest.
2. Add a tiny circle at the top with 4 small stitches around one stitch space.
3. Make a horizontal crossbar 5 stitches wide, crossing the vertical line one round below the circle.
4. Make two curved lower arms using 3 diagonal stitches on each side.
5. Add a small upward hook at each end of the curved arms.

Legs

Make two legs. Each leg begins with a white foot, continues with black and white zebra stripes, then changes into denim overall pants. The legs are sewn forward so the zebra sits on the table-like surface as shown.

Feet and Striped Lower Legs

• Rnd 1: With white, ch 7. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch. Work on opposite side, sc 4, inc. 14 sts.
• Rnd 2: Inc, sc 4, inc in next 3 sts, sc 4, inc in next 2 sts. 20 sts.
• Rnd 3: BLO sc around. 20 sts.
• Rnd 4: Sc 6, dec 4 times, sc 6. 16 sts.
• Rnd 5: Sc 4, dec 4 times, sc 4. 12 sts.
• Rnd 6: With white, sc around. 12 sts.
• Rnd 7: Change to black, sc around. 12 sts.
• Rnd 8: Change to white, sc around. 12 sts.
• Rnd 9: Change to black, sc around. 12 sts.
• Rnd 10: Change to white, sc around. 12 sts.
• Rnd 11: Change to black, sc around. 12 sts.
• Rnd 12: Change to white, sc around. 12 sts.
• Rnd 13: Change to denim blue, BLO sc around. 12 sts.
• Rnd 14: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
• Rnds 15-19: Sc around. 18 sts for each round.
• Rnd 20: Sc 4, dec, repeat around. 15 sts.

Stuff the foot firmly and the leg lightly. FO with a long tail. Sew the top of each denim pant leg to the lower front of the body between Rnds 4 and 9. Angle both legs forward and slightly apart.

Rolled Pant Cuffs

Make two cuffs in light blue.

• Row 1: Ch 19. Sc in second ch from hook and across. 18 sts.
• Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc 18.

Wrap one cuff around each leg where the denim pants meet the striped lower leg. Sew the short ends together at the back of the leg.

Sandals with Blue Bows

The sandals are tan with a white foot opening and a small blue bow on each toe area.

Tan Sandal Sole

Make two.

• Rnd 1: With tan, ch 8. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 6, 3 sc in last ch. Work on opposite side, sc 5, inc. 16 sts.
• Rnd 2: Inc, sc 5, inc in next 3 sts, sc 5, inc in next 2 sts. 22 sts.
• Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, sc 5, repeat sc 1, inc 3 times, sc 5, repeat sc 1, inc 2 times. 28 sts.

FO. Sew one sole under each white foot.

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Sandal Toe Band

Make two.

• Row 1: With tan, ch 10. Sc in second ch from hook and across. 9 sts.
• Rows 2-3: Ch 1, turn, sc 9.

Sew each band over the front of the foot, leaving the white oval foot visible through the sandal opening.

Blue Bow

Make two.

• Center knot: With sky blue, ch 4, sc in second ch from hook and across. 3 sts. FO.
• Bow loops: MR, ch 2, 3 hdc, ch 2, sl st into ring, ch 2, 3 hdc, ch 2, sl st into ring. Pull ring tight and FO.

Wrap the center knot around the bow loops and sew in place. Attach one bow to the outer front side of each sandal.

Arms

The arms have black hoof-like hands, black and white striped forearms, and blue striped short sleeves. Make two.

• Rnd 1: With black, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
• Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
• Rnds 3-5: Sc around. 12 sts for each round.
• Rnd 6: Change to white, BLO sc around. 12 sts.
• Rnd 7: Change to black, sc around. 12 sts.
• Rnd 8: Change to white, sc around. 12 sts.
• Rnd 9: Change to black, sc around. 12 sts.
• Rnd 10: Change to white, sc around. 12 sts.
• Rnd 11: Change to sky blue, sc around. 12 sts.
• Rnd 12: Change to light blue, sc around. 12 sts.
• Rnd 13: Change to sky blue, sc around. 12 sts.
• Rnd 14: Change to light blue, sc around. 12 sts.
• Rnd 15: Sc 4, dec, repeat around. 10 sts.
• Rnd 16: Sc around. 10 sts.

Stuff the hands firmly and the upper arms lightly. Flatten the top opening and sc 5 through both layers to close. FO with a long tail. Sew the arms to the sides of the body at Rnds 23-25. The hands should hang down beside the overalls.

Tail

The tail is thin and black-tipped, visible on the right side behind the overalls.

• Rnd 1: With white, MR, 5 sc. 5 sts.
• Rnds 2-12: Sc around. 5 sts for each round.

FO with a long tail. Do not stuff. Cut 8 pieces of black yarn, each 4 inches long. Pull them through the tail tip and knot securely. Trim the tuft to about 1 inch. Sew the tail to the back right side of the body at Rnd 10, letting it curve outward.

Green Top Hat

The hat is tall, rounded, and green, with a flat brim, yellow band, red heart, and yellow flower. It sits tilted slightly to the zebra’s left side.

Hat Crown

• Rnd 1: With green, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
• Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
• Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
• Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
• Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
• Rnd 6: Sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
• Rnd 7: BLO sc around. 36 sts.
• Rnds 8-19: Sc around. 36 sts for each round.
• Rnd 20: Change to yellow, sc around. 36 sts.
• Rnd 21: Change to green, FLO sc 4, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
• Rnd 22: Sc 5, inc, repeat around. 49 sts.
• Rnd 23: Sc 6, inc, repeat around. 56 sts.
• Rnd 24: Sc around. 56 sts.

FO and weave in the end. Stuff the crown very lightly only if the hat needs support. The brim should remain flat and slightly flexible.

Red Heart Appliqué

• Rnd 1: With red, MR, ch 2, 3 dc, 3 hdc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 3 hdc, 3 dc, ch 2, sl st into ring.

Pull the ring tight and FO with a long tail. Shape the bottom point with your fingers. Sew the heart to the front-left side of the yellow hat band.

Yellow Hat Flower

• Center: With green or tan, MR, 5 sc, sl st to close.
• Petals: Change to yellow. In each st, ch 2, 2 hdc, ch 2, sl st in same st. Repeat 5 times.

Sew the flower beside the red heart, slightly overlapping it, just like the small decoration on the hat in the image.

Satchel

The satchel is brown, square, textured, and worn crossbody from the zebra’s left shoulder to the right hip. A white daisy sits on the front flap.

Brown Bag Body

• Row 1: With brown, ch 14. Sc in second ch from hook and across. 13 sts.
• Rows 2-12: Ch 1, turn, sc 13.

Make a second matching panel. Hold both panels together. Sc around three sides through both layers, placing 2 sc in each lower corner. Leave the top edge open. FO.

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Satchel Flap

• Row 1: With brown, ch 14. Sc in second ch from hook and across. 13 sts.
• Rows 2-5: Ch 1, turn, sc 13.
• Row 6: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 9, dec. 11 sts.
• Row 7: Ch 1, turn, sc 11.

Sew the top edge of the flap to the back top edge of the bag. Let the flap fold over the front.

Satchel Strap

• Row 1: With brown and 2.25 mm hook, ch 72. Sc in second ch from hook and across. 71 sts.
• Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sl st loosely across 71 sts.

FO. Sew one strap end to each upper side of the satchel. During assembly, lay the strap from the zebra’s right shoulder to the left side of the body, then position the satchel at the zebra’s right hip.

Daisy on Satchel

• Center: With yellow, MR, 6 sc, sl st to first sc. FO.
• Petals: Join white in any st. Ch 2, 2 hdc in same st, ch 2, sl st in same st. Repeat in all 6 sts. FO.

Sew the daisy to the center of the satchel flap. Keep it raised and bright, matching the clear white flower shown on the front of the bag.

Sailboat Accessory

The small sailboat sits beside the zebra. It has a rounded blue and red hull, white sails, blue sail stripes, a brown mast, and a tiny red flag.

Boat Hull

• Row 1: With navy blue, ch 18. Sc in second ch from hook and across. 17 sts.
• Row 2: Ch 1, turn, inc, sc 15, inc. 19 sts.
• Row 3: Change to red, ch 1, turn, sc 19.
• Row 4: Change to blue, ch 1, turn, dec, sc 15, dec. 17 sts.
• Row 5: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 13, dec. 15 sts.
• Row 6: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 11, dec. 13 sts.

FO. Make a second hull panel. Hold both panels together and sc around the curved sides and bottom, leaving the top open. Add a small amount of stuffing before closing the final side.

Tan Deck Rolls

Make two small tan circles to look like the rounded rope or cargo pieces inside the boat.

• Rnd 1: With tan, MR, 6 sc. 6 sts.
• Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
• Rnd 3: BLO sc around. 12 sts.
• Rnd 4: Dec around. 6 sts.

FO and close. Sew both tan rolls inside the top opening of the hull.

Boat Mast

• Row 1: With brown, ch 16. Sl st in second ch from hook and across. 15 sts.

FO, leaving a long tail. Sew or tie the mast vertically at the center of the hull. For a firmer mast, crochet around a trimmed wooden skewer, but keep the tip fully covered for safety.

Large White Sail

• Row 1: With white, ch 14. Sc in second ch from hook and across. 13 sts.
• Row 2: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 9, dec. 11 sts.
• Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc 11.
• Row 4: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 7, dec. 9 sts.
• Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc 9.
• Row 6: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 5, dec. 7 sts.
• Row 7: Ch 1, turn, sc 7.
• Row 8: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 3, dec. 5 sts.
• Row 9: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 1, dec. 3 sts.
• Row 10: Ch 1, turn, sc 3 together. 1 st.

FO. Sew the straight side of the sail to the mast. Embroider 4 short horizontal blue stripes across the lower half of the sail.

Small Sail

• Row 1: With white, ch 9. Sc in second ch from hook and across. 8 sts.
• Row 2: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 4, dec. 6 sts.
• Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc 6.
• Row 4: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 2, dec. 4 sts.
• Row 5: Ch 1, turn, dec twice. 2 sts.
• Row 6: Ch 1, turn, dec. 1 st.

FO. Sew this sail to the opposite side of the mast. Add 3 blue embroidered stripes.

Red Flag

• Row 1: With red, ch 5. Sc in second ch from hook and across. 4 sts.
• Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc 4.
• Row 3: Ch 1, turn, dec twice. 2 sts.

FO and sew the flag to the top of the mast.

Starfish Accessory

The starfish is peach, flat, softly shaped, and placed near the sailboat. Work five points separately from one small center.

Center

• Rnd 1: With peach, MR, 5 sc. 5 sts.
• Rnd 2: Inc around. 10 sts.
• Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 15 sts.

Five Points

Work each point over 3 sts of Rnd 3. Join peach in the first available st for each point.

• Row 1: Sc 3 across the chosen 3 sts.
• Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc 3.
• Row 3: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 1. 2 sts.
• Row 4: Ch 1, turn, dec. 1 st.

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FO after each point. Repeat until all 5 points are made. Join peach at one outer edge and sc evenly around the entire starfish, placing 2 sc at each point tip. FO and weave in ends.

Joining the Head and Body

Place the head on the body so the muzzle points slightly downward and forward. The front of the head should lean just a little toward the viewer, matching the sweet seated look in the image.

1. Pin the head to the neck opening first.
2. Check that the muzzle is centered over the bib and anchor.
3. Sew around the neck twice using the long body tail.
4. Add extra stitches at the back of the neck to support the head and hat.
5. Gently shape the shoulders so the arms hang naturally beside the overalls.

Adding the Hat

Place the green top hat on the upper left side of the zebra’s head. It should cover part of the mane line at the crown but not hide the ears completely.

• Pin the brim at a slight tilt.
• Sew through the underside of the brim and into the head for 16 to 20 small stitches.
• Keep the red heart and yellow flower facing forward.
• Make sure the yellow band remains visible around the lower crown.

Adding the Satchel

Put the satchel strap over the zebra after the head and arms are attached. The strap should cross diagonally over the chest and lay over the overalls.

1. Place the strap over the zebra’s left shoulder.
2. Let it cross the chest diagonally toward the right hip.
3. Position the bag on the lower right side of the body.
4. Tack the strap down with 3 hidden stitches at the shoulder and 3 hidden stitches near the waist.
5. Sew the bag lightly to the body so it does not twist.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

• Sew the ears between Rnds 8 and 13 of the head, angled upward and slightly outward.
• Attach the black mane down the center back, beginning below the hat brim and ending at the neck.
• Sew the arms at the upper sides of the body, with black hands pointing downward.
• Sew the legs to the lower body at a forward seated angle.
• Place the tail on the back right side, with the black tuft visible from the front-right angle.
• Check the muzzle shape. Add extra stuffing through a small opening before closing if the snout looks flat.
• Refresh the cheek blush with 3 tiny pink stitches on each side.
• Make sure the anchor sits centered and visible above the overall bib.
• Place the sailboat and starfish beside the zebra as separate display accessories.

Care Notes

Spot clean the zebra with a damp cloth and mild soap. Avoid soaking the hat, satchel, sailboat, and embroidered details. Let the piece air dry fully before storage or display.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Large black muzzle is centered and rounded.
• Safety eyes are even and placed above the muzzle.
• Black facial stripes are balanced but not identical on both sides.
• Blue striped shirt is visible above the denim bib.
• Two tan buttons sit at the top corners of the overalls.
• Green hat is tilted and decorated with yellow band, red heart, and yellow flower.
• Brown satchel sits at the hip with a white daisy on the flap.
• Sandals have tan bands and blue bows.
• Sailboat includes striped sails, mast, red flag, and rounded hull.
• Peach starfish has five shaped points.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

• Keep the finished zebra away from direct sunlight for long periods to protect the blue, green, and black yarn colors.
• Store the sailboat and starfish flat so the sails and star points do not bend.
• If the mane becomes messy, trim only the very ends and avoid pulling the knots.
• Use a lint roller gently on the overalls and hat brim if dust collects.
• For long-term storage, wrap the zebra loosely in tissue paper and keep it in a dry container.