Crochet Tutorial: Tigger in Garden Overalls with Sunflower Headband – Free Crochet Pattern.

This cheerful crochet toy features a round orange tiger character with a cream face, pink oval nose, black stripes, sunflower headband, striped arms, green garden overalls, a blue daisy shirt, and a tiny brown crossbody bag. The set also includes a blue garden hat with a bee, removable brown sandals, small ladybugs, and a little bee companion for a bright handmade garden display.

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Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US crochet terms. The main doll is worked mostly in continuous spiral rounds, while clothing pieces and accessories use a mix of rounds, rows, appliqué details, surface crochet, and embroidery. Place a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round.

The finished toy is designed to sit upright with a large round head, short seated legs, rounded arms, and a soft plush look. The proportions are intentionally cute: the head is wider than the body, the muzzle is oversized, the nose is large and oval, and the legs are thick enough to support a seated pose.

• Finished doll height: about 10 inches seated when using worsted weight yarn.
• Skill level: adventurous beginner to intermediate.
• Main method: amigurumi crochet in continuous rounds.
• Recommended hook: 3.0 mm for the doll, 2.5 mm for appliqués and small accessories.
• Gauge: 7 sc x 7 rounds = about 1 inch in firm amigurumi fabric.

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn in orange, cream, black, pink, light blue, white, green, yellow, brown, red, dark brown, and small amounts of pale yellow.
• 3.0 mm crochet hook.
• 2.5 mm crochet hook for flowers, bee, ladybugs, and fine details.
• Polyester fiberfill.
• Two 10 mm black safety eyes or black embroidery thread.
• Two small tan buttons for the overalls.
• Two small tan buttons for the sandals.
• Yarn needle.
• Stitch markers.
• Scissors.
• Optional: fabric glue for tiny appliqués, though sewing is recommended.

Abbreviations

• 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 decrease over next 2 stitches
• BLO: back loops only
• FLO: front loops only
• st: stitch
• sts: stitches
• FO: fasten off

Important Construction Notes

Stuff each piece firmly but do not overstuff. A firm body helps the doll sit upright, while slightly softer arms and ears make the toy look rounded and cozy. Use the same yarn weight throughout the main doll so the proportions stay balanced.

When changing colors for the tiger stripes, use clean color changes by finishing the last pull-through of the previous stitch with the new color. For a neat toy, carry unused yarn only for short color sections and cut longer floats.

The head, body, legs, and arms are designed to create the exact seated garden look shown in the image: oversized head, rounded cheeks, large pink muzzle, cream face patch, orange crown, black eyebrow patches, striped limbs, green overalls, and daisy-covered blue shirt.

Main Head

Use orange yarn and the 3.0 mm hook. Work in continuous rounds. The head is a large ball, slightly wider than tall, with a cream face patch sewn on later.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. (24)
5. Rnd 5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. (30)
6. Rnd 6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. (36)
7. Rnd 7: sc 5, inc, repeat around. (42)
8. Rnd 8: sc 6, inc, repeat around. (48)
9. Rnd 9: sc 7, inc, repeat around. (54)
10. Rnd 10: sc 8, inc, repeat around. (60)
11. Rnd 11: sc 9, inc, repeat around. (66)
12. Rnd 12: sc 10, inc, repeat around. (72)
13. Rnds 13-24: sc around. (72)
14. Rnd 25: sc 10, dec, repeat around. (66)
15. Rnd 26: sc 9, dec, repeat around. (60)
16. Rnd 27: sc 8, dec, repeat around. (54)
17. Rnd 28: sc 7, dec, repeat around. (48)
18. Rnd 29: sc 6, dec, repeat around. (42)
19. Rnd 30: sc 5, dec, repeat around. (36)

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Begin stuffing the head firmly. Shape it into a round, slightly flattened face by pressing the front gently as you stuff. Continue adding stuffing as the opening closes.

1. Rnd 31: sc 4, dec, repeat around. (30)
2. Rnd 32: sc 3, dec, repeat around. (24)
3. Rnd 33: sc 2, dec, repeat around. (18)
4. Rnd 34: sc 1, dec, repeat around. (12)
5. Rnd 35: dec around. (6)

FO, leaving a tail. Thread through the front loops of the final 6 stitches and pull closed. Weave in securely.

Cream Face Patch

The cream patch covers the front of the head from the forehead down to the lower cheek area. It should look like a rounded mask with a soft top curve and wide cheeks.

Use cream yarn and the 3.0 mm hook. Work in rows.

1. Row 1: ch 9, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (8)
2. Row 2: ch 1, turn, inc, sc 6, inc. (10)
3. Row 3: ch 1, turn, inc, sc 8, inc. (12)
4. Row 4: ch 1, turn, inc, sc 10, inc. (14)
5. Row 5: ch 1, turn, inc, sc 12, inc. (16)
6. Rows 6-9: ch 1, turn, sc across. (16)
7. Row 10: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 12, dec. (14)
8. Row 11: ch 1, turn, sc across. (14)
9. Row 12: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 10, dec. (12)

Do not fasten off yet. Crochet evenly around the whole patch: sc 12 across the top and bottom edges, 10 sc down each side, placing 2 sc in each corner. FO with a long tail for sewing.

Pin the patch to the front of the head. The top edge should sit about 6 rounds below the top center of the head. The lower edge should reach the muzzle area. Sew neatly around the edge with cream yarn.

Pink Oval Nose

The nose is large, soft pink, and oval. It sits in the center of the cream muzzle area and slightly overlaps the lower face patch.

Use pink yarn.

1. Rnd 1: ch 9, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 6, 3 sc in last ch, work along opposite side, sc 6, inc in first ch space. (18)
2. Rnd 2: inc, sc 6, inc 3 times, sc 6, inc 2 times. (24)
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, sc 6, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 6, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. (30)
4. Rnd 4: sc around. (30)
5. Rnd 5: BLO sc around. (30)
6. Rnd 6: sc 3, dec, repeat around. (24)

Stuff lightly. FO with a long tail. Sew the nose horizontally across the center front of the face, about 2 rounds below the center of the cream patch. Flatten slightly while sewing so it keeps the oval shape.

Lower Cream Muzzle

This rounded muzzle sits under the pink nose and creates the puffy cheek area visible in the image.

Use cream yarn.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. (24)
5. Rnd 5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. (30)
6. Rnds 6-7: sc around. (30)
7. Rnd 8: sc 3, dec, repeat around. (24)

Stuff lightly and sew under the pink nose. The top edge should tuck slightly behind the lower edge of the nose. Shape the muzzle into a shallow oval while stitching.

Facial Embroidery

• With black yarn, embroider two closed smiling eyes above the nose on the cream face patch. Each eye is a curved line over 4 stitches.
• With black yarn, embroider two curved eyebrow arches above the eyes, each spanning about 6 stitches.
• With dark brown yarn, embroider a short vertical mouth line under the muzzle, about 1 inch long.
• Add two tiny curved smile lines beside the muzzle using black embroidery thread.

Black Brow Patches

The image shows bold black eyebrow-like patches above the cream face. Make two.

Use black yarn and the 2.5 mm hook.

1. Row 1: ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc 2, dc 3, hdc 2, sc 1. (9)
2. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc 2, hdc 5, sc 2. (9)

FO with a long tail. Sew one patch above each embroidered eye, following the curve of the forehead. Angle the inner ends slightly downward for a playful expression.

Outer Ears

Make two ears. Each ear has an orange outer rim and a cream inner circle. The ears are round, flat, and attached on both sides of the head.

Use orange yarn.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. (24)
5. Rnd 5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. (30)
6. Rnd 6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. (36)
7. Rnd 7: sc around. (36)

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FO with a long tail. Do not stuff. Flatten each ear.

Inner Ear Circles

Use cream yarn. Make two.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. (24)

FO and sew one cream circle to the center of each orange ear. Sew ears to the head between rounds 16 and 23, centered on each side. The ears should face forward slightly, not flat to the sides.

Tiger Head Stripes

The black stripes are essential for matching the image. Use surface crochet or sewn chains. Keep the stripes bold, curved, and placed symmetrically.

Side Stripes

Make six short black stripes, three for each cheek side.

• Stripe 1: ch 8, FO, sew from round 17 to round 20 on the side of the face.
• Stripe 2: ch 7, FO, sew from round 20 to round 22.
• Stripe 3: ch 6, FO, sew from round 23 to round 24.

Repeat on the opposite side. Curve the stripes slightly toward the muzzle.

Top Orange Head Detail

The head remains orange at the crown, with the cream face patch below. Use a yarn needle to smooth the seam line by sewing small orange stitches around the upper edge if needed.

Body Base

The body is smaller than the head and mostly hidden under the green overalls and blue daisy shirt. Use orange for the base body, then add clothing over it.

Use orange yarn.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. (24)
5. Rnd 5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. (30)
6. Rnd 6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. (36)
7. Rnd 7: sc 5, inc, repeat around. (42)
8. Rnds 8-18: sc around. (42)
9. Rnd 19: sc 5, dec, repeat around. (36)
10. Rnd 20: sc 4, dec, repeat around. (30)
11. Rnd 21: sc 3, dec, repeat around. (24)
12. Rnd 22: sc 2, dec, repeat around. (18)

Stuff firmly. FO with a long tail. Sew the body under the head, centered so the doll sits upright. The body should tilt back slightly to support the seated pose.

Blue Daisy Shirt Yoke

The shirt is visible around the chest and shoulders above the green overalls. It has blue rows, white bands, and tiny white daisies with yellow centers.

Use light blue yarn. Work around the upper body before or after attaching the head.

1. Rnd 1: Join light blue yarn around body round 15. Work 42 sc evenly around. (42)
2. Rnd 2: sc around. (42)
3. Rnd 3: Change to white, sc around. (42)
4. Rnd 4: Change to light blue, sc around. (42)
5. Rnd 5: sc around. (42)
6. Rnd 6: Change to white, sc around. (42)

FO and weave in ends. The shirt should show as a blue-and-white band above the overalls.

Daisy Embroidery on Shirt

Make six tiny daisies across the visible shirt front.

• With yellow yarn, sew one small center stitch.
• With white yarn, stitch 5 straight petals around the center.
• Place three daisies on the front row and three across the upper chest.

Green Garden Overalls

The overalls cover the lower body and have a high bib, shoulder straps, button details, and a yellow honeycomb lattice across the front.

Use green yarn. Start at the bottom of the body.

1. Rnd 1: Join green yarn around body round 8. Work 42 sc evenly around. (42)
2. Rnds 2-7: sc around. (42)
3. Rnd 8: sc 5, dec, repeat around. (36)
4. Rnd 9: sc around. (36)
5. Rnd 10: sc 4, dec, repeat around. (30)
6. Rnd 11: sc around. (30)

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FO and weave in ends. The overalls should sit snugly over the orange body, leaving the blue shirt visible at the top.

Overall Bib

Use green yarn. Work in rows on the front center.

1. Row 1: Attach yarn at the front center of the top overall edge, sc 14 across. (14)
2. Rows 2-6: ch 1, turn, sc across. (14)
3. Row 7: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 10, dec. (12)
4. Row 8: ch 1, turn, sc across. (12)

FO. Sew the side edges of the bib down neatly if needed.

Overall Straps

Make two straps using green yarn.

1. Row 1: ch 24, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (23)
2. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc across. (23)

FO with tails. Sew each strap from the upper back of the overalls, over the shoulders, to the top corners of the bib. Sew a small tan button at the front end of each strap.

Yellow Honeycomb Lattice

The front of the green overalls has a yellow garden honeycomb pattern. Use yellow yarn and a yarn needle.

• Embroider three connected hexagons across the center front of the bib and lower belly.
• Each hexagon should be about 5 stitches wide and 4 rounds tall.
• Use straight stitches for the six sides of each hexagon.
• Add a second lower row of two half-hexagons to create the linked honeycomb look.

Legs

Make two seated legs. The legs are orange, thick, rounded, and positioned forward. Each foot is oval and oversized.

Use orange yarn.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. (24)
5. Rnd 5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. (30)
6. Rnds 6-9: sc around. (30)
7. Rnd 10: sc 3, dec, repeat around. (24)
8. Rnds 11-14: sc around. (24)
9. Rnd 15: sc 2, dec, repeat around. (18)
10. Rnds 16-18: sc around. (18)

Stuff firmly, especially at the rounded foot end. Flatten the open top slightly. FO with a long tail. Sew legs to the lower front of the body between rounds 4 and 8 of the body, angled outward slightly.

Black Leg Cuffs

Using black yarn, surface crochet one ring around the upper part of each leg where it meets the overalls. This creates the dark band visible near the shorts opening.

Arms

The arms have orange and black stripes and rounded orange paws. Make two.

Start with orange yarn.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. Rnds 4-6: sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 7: sc 1, dec, repeat around. (12)
6. Rnds 8-9: sc around with orange. (12)
7. Rnds 10-11: change to black, sc around. (12)
8. Rnds 12-14: change to orange, sc around. (12)
9. Rnds 15-16: change to black, sc around. (12)
10. Rnds 17-19: change to orange, sc around. (12)

Stuff the paw and lower arm firmly, then stuff the upper arm lightly. Flatten the top opening and sc 6 across both layers to close. FO with a long tail.

Sew the arms to the sides of the body just under the shirt yoke. Angle them downward so the hands rest near the sides of the overalls.

Tail

The tail is striped, curved, and visible on one side behind the doll. It should have a black tip and alternating orange and black bands.

Start with black yarn.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (9)
3. Rnds 3-5: sc around with black. (9)
4. Rnds 6-8: change to orange, sc around. (9)
5. Rnds 9-11: change to black, sc around. (9)
6. Rnds 12-16: change to orange, sc around. (9)

Stuff very lightly. Insert a short piece of soft craft wire only if the toy is for display, not for a child. Otherwise, shape with stitching. FO with a long tail and sew to the back side of the body, curving it upward.

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Sunflower Headband

The sunflower headband sits over the top of the head, with one sunflower on each side near the ears.

Headband Strip

Use green yarn.

1. Row 1: ch 48, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (47)
2. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc across. (47)

FO with a long tail. Wrap across the head from one side flower position to the other. Sew down with small hidden stitches.

Sunflower Centers

Use dark brown yarn. Make two.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)

FO.

Sunflower Petals

Use yellow yarn. Join to any stitch on the brown center.

1. Petal round: ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc 1, hdc 1, sl st in next center stitch, repeat 18 times around.

FO and weave in ends. Sew one sunflower to each side of the headband, slightly above and in front of the ears.

Brown Crossbody Bag

The small textured brown bag hangs across the chest with a narrow strap. It has a flap and a tiny yellow flower on the front.

Bag Body

Use brown yarn.

1. Row 1: ch 11, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (10)
2. Rows 2-8: ch 1, turn, sc across. (10)
3. Row 9: ch 1, turn, BLO sc across. (10)
4. Rows 10-13: ch 1, turn, sc across. (10)

Fold rows 1-8 upward to form the pocket. Fold rows 9-13 downward to form the flap. Sew side seams through the pocket layers only.

Bag Flap Edging

Join brown yarn at one flap corner. Work sc evenly around the flap edge, placing 2 sc in each lower corner. FO.

Bag Strap

Use brown yarn.

1. Row 1: ch 70, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (69)

FO and sew strap ends to the upper sides of the bag. Place the strap diagonally from one shoulder to the opposite hip.

Small Flower on Bag

Use yellow yarn.

1. Rnd 1: 5 sc in MR. (5)
2. Rnd 2: ch 2, dc 2 in same st, ch 2, sl st in same st, repeat in each stitch for 5 petals.

Use a small brown stitch for the flower center. Sew the flower to the bag flap.

Blue Garden Hat

The blue hat sits beside the doll in the image. It has a rounded crown, a flat brim, yellow trim, and a tiny bee decoration.

Hat Crown

Use light blue yarn.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. (24)
5. Rnd 5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. (30)
6. Rnd 6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. (36)
7. Rnd 7: sc 5, inc, repeat around. (42)
8. Rnds 8-14: sc around. (42)
9. Rnd 15: BLO sc around. (42)

Hat Brim

1. Rnd 16: FLO sc 6, inc, repeat around. (48)
2. Rnd 17: sc 7, inc, repeat around. (54)
3. Rnd 18: sc 8, inc, repeat around. (60)
4. Rnd 19: sc around. (60)
5. Rnd 20: sl st around loosely. (60)

FO and weave in ends.

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Yellow Hat Trim

Use yellow yarn. Surface crochet around the hat where the crown meets the brim. Add a second decorative chain line around the brim edge if desired.

Tiny Bee for Hat

Use yellow yarn.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (9)
3. Rnd 3: change to black, sc around. (9)
4. Rnd 4: change to yellow, sc around. (9)
5. Rnd 5: sc 1, dec, repeat around. (6)

FO. Add two tiny white wings by making ch 4, sl st in the same spot, ch 4, sl st in the same spot. Sew the bee to the side of the blue hat.

Brown Garden Sandals

Make two removable sandals. They are brown with open toes, a raised sole, tan edging, a green leaf, and a small button detail.

Sandal Sole

Use brown yarn. Make two.

1. Rnd 1: ch 11, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 8, 3 sc in last ch, work along opposite side, sc 8, inc in first ch space. (22)
2. Rnd 2: inc, sc 8, inc 3 times, sc 8, inc 2 times. (28)
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, sc 8, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 8, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. (34)
4. Rnd 4: BLO sc around. (34)
5. Rnd 5: sc around. (34)

FO and weave in ends.

Sandal Strap

Use brown yarn. Attach yarn to one side of the sole near the front.

1. Row 1: ch 9, sl st to the opposite side of the sole, making a curved strap over the toes.
2. Row 2: turn, work 9 sc back across the chain. Sl st to the starting side.

FO. Repeat for the second sandal.

Tan Sole Edging

Use tan or golden brown yarn. Surface crochet around the lower edge of each sandal sole. Keep the stitches even and visible.

Leaf Appliqué

Use green yarn. Make two leaves.

1. Row 1: ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc 1, dc 1, hdc 1, sc 1.
2. Work on opposite side of chain: sc 1, hdc 1, dc 1, hdc 1, sc 1, sl st to finish.

Sew one leaf to the front strap of each sandal. Add one small tan button beside each leaf.

Little Bee Companion

The small bee sits near the doll. It is round, yellow, and simple, with a tiny dark face.

Use yellow yarn.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. Rnds 4-6: sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 7: sc 1, dec, repeat around. (12)
6. Rnd 8: dec around. (6)

Stuff lightly. FO and close. Embroider one short dark brown smile and two tiny eyes. Add one brown stripe around the back using surface crochet or embroidery.

Ladybugs

Make three small ladybugs to match the garden scene. Each one has a red body, black head, black wing line, and tiny black spots.

Ladybug Body

Use red yarn. Make three.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc around. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. Rnds 4-5: sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 6: sc 1, dec, repeat around. (12)

Stuff lightly. FO and close.

Ladybug Head

Use black yarn.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: sc around. (6)

FO and sew to one end of the red body. With black yarn, embroider a center wing line and three small spots on each side.

Optional Extra Orange Body Stripes

To make the doll look closer to the image, add black curved stripes to the orange areas after assembly.

• Add two short black stripes on each side of the lower head.
• Add one black stripe on each upper arm if the color changes need more definition.
• Add one short black stripe on each outer thigh near the overalls.
• Keep the stripes curved, not straight, so they follow the rounded shape of the toy.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

1. Sew the body firmly to the bottom of the head. Check that the face points forward and the body sits centered.
2. Sew the legs to the lower front of the body so the doll sits with feet forward.
3. Sew the arms to the sides under the shirt edge, angled down naturally.
4. Sew the ears to the sides of the head, slightly forward-facing.
5. Sew the tail to the back side of the body, curving it outward.
6. Add the green headband and sew sunflowers above the ears.
7. Place the bag strap diagonally across the chest and secure it with small hidden stitches.
8. Adjust the nose, muzzle, brow patches, embroidered eyes, and mouth until the face looks soft and cheerful.

For the face, use small stitches and check the expression often. The eyes should look like happy closed curves. The pink nose should be centered and prominent. The brow patches should be bold and slightly arched.

Care Notes

• Spot clean with cool water and mild soap.
• Do not machine wash if buttons, embroidered details, or wired tail shaping are used.
• Let the doll air dry flat on a towel.
• Reshape the head, ears, and legs gently while damp.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The head is larger than the body and fully rounded.
• The cream face patch is centered and smooth.
• The pink oval nose sits high on the muzzle.
• The black stripes are balanced on both sides.
• The green overalls show the yellow honeycomb pattern clearly.
• The blue shirt has visible white and yellow daisy details.
• The sunflowers sit near the ears on the headband.
• The bag, sandals, hat, bee, and ladybugs are complete.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Keep the finished crochet set away from long direct sunlight to prevent color fading, especially the orange, red, pink, and blue yarns. Store the small accessories in a breathable cotton bag when not displayed.

If dust gathers on the doll, use a soft dry brush to clean between stitches. For deeper cleaning, dab gently with a damp cloth and avoid rubbing the embroidered face, honeycomb overalls, flower appliqués, and tiny bee wings.

Before storing, make sure every piece is completely dry. Moisture trapped inside stuffed crochet pieces can damage the fiber over time. Keep the doll upright or loosely wrapped so the ears, nose, hat brim, and sandals keep their shape.