Knitting Tutorial: Golden Cocker Spaniel Girl in Blue Fair Isle Cardigan with Flower Bag and Knit Beret – Free Knitting Pattern.

This sweet knitted golden cocker spaniel girl is designed with a round puppy face, glossy safety eyes, a black stitched nose, long curly floppy ears, a blue Fair Isle cardigan, striped inner shirt, flower shoulder bag, knit beret, blue sandals, a tiny bow, necklace charm, watering can, and potted flower. The finished doll has a soft garden-table look with detailed accessories matching the image.

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Finished Size

• Main doll: about 10.5 inches tall when worked with DK yarn and 2.75 mm needles.
• Head width: about 4 inches across after stuffing.
• Curly ears: about 3.75 inches long from the side of the head.
• Cardigan: removable-look but sewn in place for stability.
• Flower bag: about 2 inches wide with a long cream strap crossing the body.
• Beret: about 3.25 inches wide, slightly domed, placed beside the doll or lightly tacked near the hand.

Skill Level

This pattern is best for an advanced beginner who is comfortable knitting small pieces, increasing, decreasing, seaming, stuffing, and changing colors. The Fair Isle details are made with simple stranded rows and duplicate-stitch embroidery, so the cardigan can still be completed by a patient newer knitter.

Materials

• DK weight yarn in golden yellow for the spaniel body.
• DK weight yarn in deep denim blue for cardigan, sandals, bag, beret, and watering can stripes.
• DK weight yarn in oatmeal cream for Fair Isle motifs, bag strap, sandal soles, muzzle shading, and cardigan patterning.
• DK weight yarn in pale tan for shirt stripes and subtle face shaping.
• DK weight yarn in light gray for the head bow, beret edging, watering can details, and necklace chain embroidery.
• Small amount of black yarn or embroidery floss for nose, mouth, and toe lines.
• Small amount of pink yarn for bag flower petals.
• Small amount of blue yarn for flower centers.
• Small amount of green yarn for leaves and potted flower stem.
• Small amount of terracotta yarn for the flower pot.
• Small amount of brown yarn for soil.
• 2 safety eyes, 10 mm to 12 mm, glossy black.
• 4 small tan buttons for the cardigan front.
• 1 tiny silver charm or oval bead for the necklace pendant, optional.
• Polyester fiberfill.
• 2.75 mm double-pointed needles or circular needles for magic loop.
• 2.5 mm needles for tighter accessories.
• Tapestry needle, stitch markers, pins, scissors, and row counter.

Gauge

• Doll gauge: 7 stitches and 10 rounds = 1 inch in stockinette after firm stuffing.
• Accessory gauge: 8 stitches and 11 rows = 1 inch in stockinette using 2.5 mm needles.
• Important: The fabric should be dense enough that stuffing does not show through. If gaps appear, go down one needle size.

Abbreviations

• CO: cast on.
• BO: bind off.
• K: knit.
• P: purl.
• St/sts: stitch/stitches.
• Rnd/rnds: round/rounds.
• RS: right side.
• WS: wrong side.
• Kfb: knit into front and back of same stitch.
• K2tog: knit 2 stitches together.
• SSK: slip, slip, knit slipped stitches together.
• M1L: make 1 left.
• M1R: make 1 right.
• St st: stockinette stitch.
• G st: garter stitch, knit every row when worked flat.
• I-cord: narrow knitted cord.

Pattern Notes

The spaniel is knitted in small shaped pieces and sewn together. The head is large and rounded, the body is shorter and slim, the legs are straight, and the floppy ears are wide panels covered with knitted loop curls. Keep the stuffing firm in the head and softer in the ears so the puppy keeps the gentle cocker spaniel shape.

The cardigan is worked as a separate garment panel and sewn around the body. The Fair Isle look is created with blue as the main color and oatmeal cream motifs. For easier knitting, the larger diamond shapes may be duplicate-stitched after knitting the blue cardigan base.

Color Placement Guide

• Golden yellow: head, muzzle base, body, arms, hands, legs, feet, and ears.
• Denim blue: cardigan, bag, beret, sandal straps, watering can stripe, cardigan cuffs.
• Oatmeal cream: cardigan motifs, bag motif, sandal sole edge, strap, watering can body, shirt stripe.
• Light gray: head bow, necklace chain, beret rim highlight, watering can handle and spout.
• Black: nose, mouth line, toe embroidery, and tiny face details.

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Head

Work the head in golden yellow in the round. Stuff gradually and firmly. The face should be round with a slightly narrower lower chin, matching the soft puppy look in the image.

1. CO 8 sts. Join in the round, being careful not to twist.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts. 8 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st around. 16 sts.
4. Rnd 3: K all sts.
5. Rnd 4: *K1, kfb; repeat from * around. 24 sts.
6. Rnd 5: K all sts.
7. Rnd 6: *K2, kfb; repeat from * around. 32 sts.
8. Rnd 7: K all sts.
9. Rnd 8: *K3, kfb; repeat from * around. 40 sts.
10. Rnd 9: K all sts.
11. Rnd 10: *K4, kfb; repeat from * around. 48 sts.
12. Rnd 11: K all sts.
13. Rnd 12: *K5, kfb; repeat from * around. 56 sts.
14. Rnds 13-24: K all sts for 12 rounds.
15. Rnd 25: K18, place marker for first eye position, K20, place marker for second eye position, K18.
16. Rnd 26: K all sts.
17. Rnd 27: *K5, k2tog; repeat from * around. 48 sts.
18. Rnd 28: K all sts.
19. Rnd 29: *K4, k2tog; repeat from * around. 40 sts.
20. Insert safety eyes between Rnds 21 and 22, about 10 sts apart, centered above the muzzle area.
21. Begin stuffing the crown and cheeks firmly. Keep the front rounded, not flat.
22. Rnd 30: K all sts.
23. Rnd 31: *K3, k2tog; repeat from * around. 32 sts.
24. Rnd 32: K all sts.
25. Rnd 33: *K2, k2tog; repeat from * around. 24 sts.
26. Rnd 34: K all sts.
27. Rnd 35: *K1, k2tog; repeat from * around. 16 sts.
28. Add final stuffing, shaping the lower face gently forward.
29. Rnd 36: K2tog around. 8 sts.
30. Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull closed, and weave in.

Muzzle and Face Shaping

The muzzle is knitted separately in golden yellow with subtle cream shading. It is sewn onto the lower front of the head, creating the rounded spaniel snout shown in the image.

1. With golden yellow, CO 8 sts and work flat.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: P all sts.
4. Row 3: Kfb, K6, kfb. 10 sts.
5. Row 4: P all sts.
6. Row 5: Kfb, K8, kfb. 12 sts.
7. Row 6: P all sts.
8. Row 7: K all sts.
9. Row 8: P all sts.
10. Row 9: SSK, K8, k2tog. 10 sts.
11. Row 10: P all sts.
12. Row 11: SSK, K6, k2tog. 8 sts.
13. Row 12: P all sts.
14. BO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Sew the muzzle between the eyes and lower face, with the top edge sitting about 3 rounds below the eyes. Add a tiny amount of stuffing under the center before closing the seam. The muzzle should look softly raised, not pointed.

Nose and Mouth

1. With black yarn, embroider a rounded oval nose over the top center of the muzzle. Cover an area about 5 sts wide and 4 rows tall.
2. Make horizontal satin stitches first, then add two vertical securing stitches at the center.
3. From the bottom center of the nose, stitch one straight black line downward for 4 rows.
4. Make a small split mouth: one slanted stitch down-left and one slanted stitch down-right, each about 2 rows long.
5. Add a very small tan stitch under the mouth if you want a soft chin crease.

Body

The body is smaller than the head and slightly pear-shaped. It is knitted in golden yellow, then covered partly by the cardigan and striped shirt. Keep the upper body narrower so the cardigan sits cleanly over the shoulders.

1. With golden yellow, CO 10 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts. 10 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st around. 20 sts.
4. Rnd 3: K all sts.
5. Rnd 4: *K1, kfb; repeat from * around. 30 sts.
6. Rnd 5: K all sts.
7. Rnd 6: *K2, kfb; repeat from * around. 40 sts.
8. Rnds 7-12: K all sts.
9. Rnd 13: *K8, k2tog; repeat from * around. 36 sts.
10. Rnds 14-18: K all sts.
11. Rnd 19: *K7, k2tog; repeat from * around. 32 sts.
12. Rnds 20-23: K all sts.
13. Rnd 24: *K6, k2tog; repeat from * around. 28 sts.
14. Rnd 25: K all sts.
15. Rnd 26: *K5, k2tog; repeat from * around. 24 sts.
16. Stuff the body firmly at the lower belly and medium-firm at the shoulders.
17. Rnd 27: *K2, k2tog; repeat from * around. 18 sts.
18. Rnd 28: K all sts.
19. BO, leaving a long tail for attaching the head.

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Striped Inner Shirt Panel

The image shows a small striped shirt peeking under the cardigan. This panel is sewn to the front center of the body before the cardigan is added.

1. With oatmeal cream, CO 14 sts and work flat.
2. Rows 1-2: K all sts.
3. Change to denim blue.
4. Rows 3-4: Work in st st, K on RS and P on WS.
5. Change to pale tan.
6. Rows 5-6: Work in st st.
7. Change to oatmeal cream.
8. Rows 7-8: Work in st st.
9. Change to denim blue.
10. Rows 9-10: Work in st st.
11. Change to pale tan.
12. Rows 11-12: Work in st st.
13. Change to oatmeal cream.
14. Rows 13-14: Work in st st.
15. BO.

Sew this striped panel vertically on the front body, centered from the neck to the lower belly. It should be visible between the cardigan fronts.

Legs

Make two straight golden legs. The legs are long and narrow, matching the seated doll in the image. The feet are slightly wider at the bottom and later fitted into blue sandals.

First Leg

1. With golden yellow, CO 12 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 2: *K2, kfb; repeat from * around. 16 sts.
4. Rnds 3-5: K all sts.
5. Rnd 6: K4, kfb, K6, kfb, K4. 18 sts.
6. Rnds 7-9: K all sts for the foot.
7. Rnd 10: K2tog, K14, k2tog. 16 sts.
8. Rnd 11: K all sts.
9. Rnd 12: K2tog, K12, k2tog. 14 sts.
10. Rnds 13-32: K all sts for the long straight leg.
11. Stuff the foot firmly and the leg medium-firm.
12. BO, leaving a long tail.

Second Leg

Repeat the first leg exactly. Before sewing, check that both feet point forward. The wider foot section should face the front, and the BO edge should sit under the body.

Toe Embroidery

1. With black yarn, embroider two vertical toe lines on each foot.
2. Place the lines over the front top of each foot, about 3 sts apart.
3. Each toe line should be 4 rows long and lightly pulled to create a soft paw division.

Arms

The arms are slim, golden at the hands, and partly covered by blue cardigan sleeves. Knit the golden base first, then add sleeve cuffs over the upper arm.

Make Two Golden Arms

1. With golden yellow, CO 8 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts. 8 sts.
3. Rnd 2: *K1, kfb; repeat from * around. 12 sts.
4. Rnds 3-8: K all sts for the rounded paw hand.
5. Rnd 9: *K1, k2tog; repeat from * around. 8 sts.
6. Rnds 10-24: K all sts.
7. Stuff the hand firmly and the arm lightly.
8. BO, leaving a long tail.

Blue Sleeve Cuffs

1. With denim blue, CO 14 sts and work flat.
2. Rows 1-3: K all rows for garter cuff.
3. Rows 4-8: Work st st.
4. Row 9: With oatmeal cream, K all sts.
5. Row 10: With denim blue, P all sts.
6. Rows 11-12: Work denim blue in st st.
7. BO.

Wrap one sleeve cuff around the upper half of each arm and seam at the inside edge. The golden paw should remain visible below the blue cuff, just like the image.

Long Curly Cocker Spaniel Ears

The long floppy ears are the signature feature. Each ear has a flat knitted base and many loop curls worked into the outer surface. The ears hang from the sides of the head and frame the face from eye level to below the chin.

Ear Base, Make Two

1. With golden yellow, CO 16 sts and work flat.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: P all sts.
4. Row 3: Kfb, K14, kfb. 18 sts.
5. Row 4: P all sts.
6. Row 5: Kfb, K16, kfb. 20 sts.
7. Rows 6-26: Work in st st.
8. Row 27: SSK, K16, k2tog. 18 sts.
9. Row 28: P all sts.
10. Row 29: SSK, K14, k2tog. 16 sts.
11. Row 30: P all sts.
12. Row 31: SSK, K12, k2tog. 14 sts.
13. Row 32: P all sts.
14. BO, leaving a 12 inch tail.

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Loop Curls

Use the same golden yellow yarn. The loops should be dense, plush, and uneven enough to look natural. Cover only the front and outer side of each ear. Leave the inner side flatter so it rests against the head.

1. Thread a tapestry needle with golden yarn.
2. Starting at the top outer edge, insert the needle through one knitted stitch and pull a loop about 1 inch long.
3. Anchor the loop by taking a tiny backstitch into the same knitted stitch.
4. Move 1 stitch to the side and 1 row down, then make the next loop.
5. Work loops in staggered columns across the ear.
6. Make 7 loop columns across the widest part of each ear.
7. Make loops shorter near the top, about 0.75 inch, and longer near the lower sides, about 1.25 inches.
8. After all loops are made, trim only uneven ends if needed. Do not cut the loops open unless you want a shaggier look.

Blue Fair Isle Cardigan

The cardigan is worked flat from the lower edge upward. It has blue fronts, blue sleeves, cream Fair Isle diamonds, cream bands, and small tan buttons down the front. It should sit open enough to show the striped shirt panel.

Cardigan Body

1. With denim blue, CO 48 sts and work flat.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: K all sts to form a garter hem.
4. Row 3: K4, P40, K4.
5. Row 4: K all sts.
6. Rows 5-6: Repeat Rows 3-4.
7. Row 7: K4, work Fair Isle chart row A over 40 sts, K4.
8. Row 8: K4, P40 in colors as established, K4.
9. Row 9: K4, work Fair Isle chart row B over 40 sts, K4.
10. Row 10: K4, P40 in colors as established, K4.
11. Row 11: K4, work Fair Isle chart row C over 40 sts, K4.
12. Row 12: K4, P40 in colors as established, K4.
13. Rows 13-16: Work denim blue in st st with 4 garter sts at each edge.
14. Row 17: K4, work Fair Isle chart row D over 40 sts, K4.
15. Row 18: K4, P40 in colors as established, K4.
16. Row 19: K4, work Fair Isle chart row E over 40 sts, K4.
17. Row 20: K4, P40 in colors as established, K4.
18. Rows 21-24: Work denim blue in st st with 4 garter edge sts.
19. Row 25: K10, BO 4 sts for right armhole, K20, BO 4 sts for left armhole, K10.
20. Row 26: Purl across each section separately, keeping front bands in garter stitch.
21. Rows 27-34: Continue each front and back section separately in denim blue st st.
22. BO all sections. Leave tails for shoulder seams.

Fair Isle Motif Rows

• Chart row A over 40 sts: *K3 blue, K1 cream; repeat from * 10 times.
• Chart row B over 40 sts: *K1 blue, K1 cream, K1 blue, K1 cream; repeat from * 10 times.
• Chart row C over 40 sts: *K1 cream, K3 blue; repeat from * 10 times.
• Chart row D over 40 sts: K5 blue, *K1 cream, K3 blue, K1 cream, K5 blue; repeat from * 3 times, K5 blue.
• Chart row E over 40 sts: K4 blue, *K3 cream, K7 blue; repeat from * 3 times, K6 blue.

Duplicate-Stitch Diamonds

To match the cardigan in the image, add cream diamond shapes after knitting. This method keeps the small garment easier to manage.

1. On the lower left front, duplicate stitch a small cream diamond 5 sts wide and 5 rows tall.
2. On the lower right front, duplicate stitch a matching diamond 5 sts wide and 5 rows tall.
3. On the back center, duplicate stitch one larger diamond 7 sts wide and 7 rows tall if the back will be visible.
4. Add tiny blue center stitches inside cream diamonds where needed for the classic Fair Isle look.
5. Keep floats and duplicate stitches loose so the cardigan does not pucker.

Cardigan Sleeves, Make Two

1. With denim blue, CO 20 sts and work flat.
2. Rows 1-3: K all sts for cuff.
3. Rows 4-5: Work st st in denim blue.
4. Row 6: With oatmeal cream, K all sts.
5. Row 7: With denim blue, P all sts.
6. Rows 8-9: Work st st in denim blue.
7. Row 10: K2, *K1 cream, K3 blue; repeat from * to last 2 sts, K2 blue.
8. Row 11: P all sts in color pattern as established.
9. Rows 12-17: Work denim blue st st.
10. BO.

Seam each sleeve into a tube. Sew the top edge into the cardigan armhole. Place each golden arm inside the sleeve so the yellow paw extends below the cuff. Tack securely at the shoulder.

Button Band and Buttons

1. Place the cardigan around the body with the fronts open at the center.
2. Sew the shoulder seams first, then sew the cardigan lightly to the body along the back neck and side seams.
3. Attach 4 tan buttons down the right front band.
4. Place the first button near the upper chest, the second at mid chest, the third at the belly, and the fourth near the lower hem.
5. Do not close the cardigan completely. Let the striped shirt show between the fronts.

Flower Shoulder Bag

The bag is blue with cream Fair Isle-style details, a pale strap crossing from shoulder to hip, and a pink flower applique on the lower front. It hangs on the spaniel’s right side in the image.

Bag Front

1. With denim blue and 2.5 mm needles, CO 18 sts.
2. Rows 1-2: K all sts.
3. Rows 3-4: Work st st in denim blue.
4. Row 5: K3 blue, K1 cream, K3 blue, K3 cream, K3 blue, K1 cream, K4 blue.
5. Row 6: P all sts in color pattern.
6. Rows 7-8: Work denim blue st st.
7. Row 9: K2 blue, *K1 cream, K3 blue; repeat from * to end.
8. Row 10: P all sts in color pattern.
9. Rows 11-14: Work denim blue st st.
10. Rows 15-16: K all sts.
11. BO.

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Bag Back

1. With denim blue, CO 18 sts.
2. Rows 1-16: Work the same as the front but without the cream colorwork.
3. BO.

Bag Gusset

1. With denim blue, CO 6 sts.
2. Work 34 rows in garter stitch.
3. BO, leaving a long sewing tail.

Sew the gusset around the sides and lower edge of the bag front. Attach the bag back to the other side of the gusset. Add a pinch of stuffing or folded yarn inside so the bag looks softly rounded.

Flower Applique for Bag

1. With pink yarn, CO 5 sts.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: P all sts.
4. Row 3: Kfb in each st. 10 sts.
5. Row 4: P all sts.
6. BO loosely.
7. Roll this small strip into a petal cluster and stitch through the base to secure.
8. With blue yarn, make 3 small stitches in the center.
9. Sew the flower to the lower right front of the bag.

Bag Strap

1. With oatmeal cream, CO 3 sts.
2. Work a 3-st I-cord for 13 inches.
3. BO and weave in ends.
4. Sew one end to the upper left corner of the bag and the other end to the upper right corner.
5. Place the strap over the left shoulder and across the chest so the bag rests at the right hip.

Knit Beret

The blue beret in the image is rounded and patterned with cream Fair Isle motifs. It can be placed beside the doll or lightly sewn to one hand as a display accessory.

1. With denim blue and 2.75 mm needles, CO 48 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-4: *K2, P2; repeat from * around for ribbed rim.
3. Rnd 5: *K3, kfb; repeat from * around. 60 sts.
4. Rnd 6: K all sts.
5. Rnd 7: *K4 blue, K1 cream; repeat from * around.
6. Rnd 8: K all sts in denim blue.
7. Rnd 9: *K2 blue, K3 cream, K5 blue; repeat from * around.
8. Rnd 10: K all sts in denim blue.
9. Rnd 11: *K1 cream, K4 blue; repeat from * around.
10. Rnds 12-15: K all sts in denim blue.
11. Rnd 16: *K8, k2tog; repeat from * around. 54 sts.
12. Rnd 17: K all sts.
13. Rnd 18: *K7, k2tog; repeat from * around. 48 sts.
14. Rnd 19: K all sts.
15. Rnd 20: *K6, k2tog; repeat from * around. 42 sts.
16. Rnd 21: *K5, k2tog; repeat from * around. 36 sts.
17. Rnd 22: *K4, k2tog; repeat from * around. 30 sts.
18. Rnd 23: *K3, k2tog; repeat from * around. 24 sts.
19. Rnd 24: *K2, k2tog; repeat from * around. 18 sts.
20. Rnd 25: *K1, k2tog; repeat from * around. 12 sts.
21. Rnd 26: K2tog around. 6 sts.
22. Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull closed, and weave in.

Head Bow

The image shows a small light gray bow near the top of the head. Knit it flat and sew it slightly off-center above one ear.

1. With light gray, CO 14 sts.
2. Rows 1-6: Work garter stitch.
3. BO.
4. Wrap gray yarn around the center 6 times to pinch the bow shape.
5. Sew the bow to the top left side of the head, just above the ear seam.

Blue Sandals

The sandals are blue with pale edging and little side flowers. They sit around the golden feet and leave the top of each paw visible.

Sandal Soles, Make Two

1. With oatmeal cream, CO 8 sts.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: Kfb, K6, kfb. 10 sts.
4. Rows 3-6: K all sts.
5. Row 7: Kfb, K8, kfb. 12 sts.
6. Rows 8-14: K all sts.
7. Row 15: SSK, K8, k2tog. 10 sts.
8. Row 16: K all sts.
9. Row 17: SSK, K6, k2tog. 8 sts.
10. BO.

Blue Sole Edge

1. With denim blue, CO 30 sts.
2. Work 3 rows in garter stitch.
3. BO.
4. Sew this strip around the outer edge of one cream sole.
5. Repeat for the second sandal.

Top Strap, Make Two

1. With denim blue, CO 5 sts.
2. Work 18 rows in garter stitch.
3. BO.
4. Wrap one strap over the top of each foot and sew both ends to the sandal sole edge.

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Sandal Flowers

1. With oatmeal cream, CO 4 sts.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: P all sts.
4. BO.
5. Make 5 small cream loops with a tapestry needle to form petals.
6. Add a blue stitch in the center.
7. Make two flowers and sew one to the outer side of each sandal strap.

Necklace and Pendant

The necklace is a small gray chain with an oval pendant centered on the chest. Use embroidery for a soft, lightweight finish.

1. With light gray yarn or embroidery floss, stitch a shallow V shape around the neck.
2. Start at the left shoulder, dip to the center chest, and rise to the right shoulder.
3. Use small chain stitches or backstitches, each about 1 stitch long.
4. Sew a tiny oval silver bead, charm, or embroidered oval at the center point.
5. If using only yarn, make the pendant with 5 vertical gray satin stitches and outline it with cream.

Small Watering Can

The watering can sits beside the doll in the garden scene. It is small, pale, rounded, and decorated with blue stripes. Knit it tightly so it holds its shape.

Watering Can Body

1. With oatmeal cream and 2.5 mm needles, CO 8 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts. 8 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb around. 16 sts.
4. Rnd 3: *K1, kfb; repeat from * around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 4: K all sts in oatmeal cream.
6. Rnd 5: With denim blue, K all sts.
7. Rnd 6: With oatmeal cream, K all sts.
8. Rnd 7: With denim blue, K all sts.
9. Rnds 8-11: With oatmeal cream, K all sts.
10. Rnd 12: *K2, k2tog; repeat from * around. 18 sts.
11. Stuff lightly.
12. Rnd 13: *K1, k2tog; repeat from * around. 12 sts.
13. Rnd 14: K2tog around. 6 sts.
14. Cut yarn, pull closed, and weave in.

Watering Can Spout

1. With light gray, CO 5 sts.
2. Work a 5-st I-cord for 1.75 inches.
3. BO.
4. Sew one end to the side of the can body, angled slightly upward.
5. Flatten the outer end with two stitches so it looks like a small nozzle.

Watering Can Handle

1. With light gray, CO 4 sts.
2. Work a 4-st I-cord for 3 inches.
3. BO.
4. Curve into a handle and sew both ends to the opposite side of the can.

Potted Flower

The little flower pot adds the garden detail shown on the table. It has a terracotta pot, dark soil, green leaves, and a single pink flower with a yellow center.

Flower Pot

1. With terracotta yarn, CO 20 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-3: *K1, P1; repeat from * around.
3. Rnds 4-8: K all sts.
4. Rnd 9: *K3, k2tog; repeat from * around. 16 sts.
5. Rnd 10: K all sts.
6. Rnd 11: *K2, k2tog; repeat from * around. 12 sts.
7. Stuff lightly.
8. Cut yarn, thread through sts, pull closed, and weave in.

Soil Top

1. With brown yarn, CO 8 sts.
2. Rnd 1: Kfb around. 16 sts.
3. Rnd 2: *K1, kfb; repeat from * around. 24 sts.
4. BO.
5. Sew the brown circle to the top of the pot.

Stem, Leaves, and Flower

1. With green yarn, work a 3-st I-cord for 2.25 inches for the stem.
2. Sew the stem upright into the center of the soil.
3. For each leaf, CO 5 sts with green, K1 row, then BO. Make 2 leaves.
4. Sew one leaf on each side of the stem.
5. For the pink flower, CO 15 sts with pink yarn.
6. Row 1: *K1, kfb; repeat from * to end. 22 sts.
7. Row 2: BO loosely.
8. Coil the strip into 5 soft petals and stitch the base together.
9. Add a yellow center using 4 satin stitches.
10. Sew the flower to the top of the stem.

Assembly Order

1. Sew the legs to the lower front of the body, placing them side by side with a 2-st gap between them.
2. Angle the legs slightly forward so the doll sits naturally on a table edge.
3. Sew the head to the body using the BO edge of the body as the neck base.
4. Go around the neck seam twice for strength, keeping the face centered over the striped shirt panel.
5. Sew the ears to the sides of the head from Rnd 15 down to Rnd 24.
6. The top of each ear should begin just above eye level, and the lower ear should hang past the muzzle.
7. Sew the arms to the shoulders after the cardigan is placed, so the sleeves and paws align correctly.
8. Attach the cardigan around the body, leaving the center open.
9. Add the bag strap diagonally from the left shoulder to the right hip.
10. Place the beret beside the doll or tack it lightly to one side for display.
11. Sew the sandals around the feet after toe embroidery is complete.
12. Add the bow, necklace, buttons, and final face embroidery last.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check the face from the front before making permanent knots. The eyes should sit evenly above the muzzle, the black nose should be centered, and the mouth line should be straight. Lightly pull the yarn tails at the back of the head to shape gentle cheeks around the muzzle.

• Brush the ear loops gently with your fingers only. Do not over-comb them.
• Make sure the ears hang symmetrically, framing both sides of the face.
• Secure the cardigan at the shoulders, side seams, and lower back with hidden stitches.
• Place all buttons in one vertical line along the right front band.
• Keep the bag flower facing outward so it is visible from the front.

Care Notes

This knitted doll is intended as a handmade decorative soft toy. Because it includes buttons, a charm, and small accessories, it is best for display or gentle play by older children. For younger children, replace buttons and beads with embroidered details.

• Spot clean with cool water and mild soap.
• Do not machine wash if using safety eyes, buttons, or charms.
• Press gently in a towel to remove moisture.
• Air dry flat away from direct sunlight.
• Reshape ears, cardigan, bag, and sandals while damp if needed.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The golden cocker spaniel head is round and larger than the body.
• The muzzle is softly raised and centered between the eyes.
• The ears are long, curly, dense, and hang below the chin.
• The blue cardigan has cream Fair Isle motifs and four tan buttons.
• The striped shirt panel is visible under the open cardigan.
• The flower bag crosses the chest and rests at the right hip.
• The blue sandals show the golden toes and have small side flowers.
• The gray bow sits near the top of the head.
• The blue Fair Isle beret is rounded and displayed beside the doll.
• The watering can and potted flower complete the garden-table scene.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Store the finished spaniel in a dry place with good air circulation. Keep it away from strong sunlight to prevent fading, especially on the golden ears and blue cardigan. If the ears flatten, lift each loop gently with your fingers and let the doll rest upright overnight.

For long-term display, place the doll on a clean shelf or fabric mat. Avoid rough surfaces that may catch the cardigan floats or looped ears. If dust appears, use a soft makeup brush and sweep lightly from the top of the head downward.

If the bag, bow, or beret shifts over time, secure each piece again with two or three hidden stitches in matching yarn. Small details keep the handmade doll looking fresh, balanced, and close to the original garden spaniel design.