Crochet Tutorial: Scooby-Doo Bakery Chef with Apron and Baguette – Free Crochet Pattern.

Create a playful bakery chef dog doll inspired by Scooby-Doo, complete with a tall chef hat, embroidered bakery apron, striped sleeves, teal collar, diamond tag, crossbody bakery bag, pretzel charm, baguette, and a small whisk. The finished amigurumi has long cream pants, rounded paws, expressive eyes, pointed ears, a large black nose, and detailed bakery accessories.

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

Finished Size

• Finished doll height: About 11.5 inches tall using sport weight cotton yarn and a 2.25 mm hook.
• Chef hat height: About 2 inches from band to crown top.
• Crossbody bag: About 2 inches wide and 2.25 inches tall.
• Baguette: About 5 inches long.
• Whisk: About 4 inches long.

This pattern is worked tightly in continuous rounds unless a row section is clearly stated. Use a stitch marker at the first stitch of each round. Stuff firmly, but do not overstuff the narrow limbs, ears, or small accessories.

Skill Level

Intermediate amigurumi. A confident beginner can complete the doll by following each round carefully. The small details, embroidery, bag decorations, chef hat pleats, and facial shaping require patience, but every section is written with specific stitch counts.

Materials

• Sport weight cotton yarn or light DK yarn in warm dog brown, dark brown, black, white, cream, teal blue, pale tan, golden yellow, rust brown, light gray, and beige.
• 2.25 mm crochet hook for the doll and main accessories.
• 2.00 mm crochet hook for the eyes, tag, tiny bread details, and bag embroidery pieces.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Yarn needle.
• Stitch markers.
• Embroidery needle.
• Black embroidery thread for pupils, mouth line, and facial details.
• Dark brown embroidery thread for eyebrows and hat lettering.
• Small amount of white yarn for flour dusting on the baguette.
• Optional floral wire or pipe cleaner for the whisk loops and bag strap support.

Abbreviations in US Crochet Terms

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

Important Construction Notes

• Work the feet, pants, body, head, muzzle, ears, arms, hat, apron, bag, baguette, and whisk separately.
• The doll in the image has a long dog-like body, a tall head, large rounded muzzle cheeks, and a chef theme with many small embroidered bakery accents.
• The pants are cream and stop above brown shoes. The apron is cream and sits over the torso like a long bakery apron.
• The sleeves are short and striped in cream and teal. The visible lower arms are brown.
• The chef hat sits high on the head, with a cream band and a puffy pleated crown.
• Use tight stitches so the stuffing does not show.
• Pin every piece before sewing. This is especially important for the eyes, muzzle, nose, ears, hat, bag strap, and apron.

Legs, Shoes, and Cream Pants

Right Shoe and Leg

Begin with rust brown yarn for the rounded bakery-style shoe. The shoe is oval, slightly wider at the toe, and flattened at the bottom so the doll can sit nicely.

1. Rnd 1: Ch 7. Starting in the second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, working on the other side of the chain sc 4, inc in last st. 14 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc, sc 4, inc 3 times, sc 4, inc 2 times. 20 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, sc 4, repeat sc 1, inc 3 times, sc 4, repeat sc 1, inc 2 times. 26 sts.
4. Rnd 4: BLO sc around. 26 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Sc 8, dec 5 times, sc 8. 21 sts.
6. Rnd 6: Sc 6, dec 4 times, sc 7. 17 sts.
7. Rnd 7: Sc around. 17 sts.
8. Rnd 8: Change to cream. BLO sc around. 17 sts.
9. Rnd 9: Sc 4, inc, sc 7, inc, sc 4. 19 sts.
10. Rnd 10: Sc around. 19 sts.
11. Rnd 11: Sc 8, inc, sc 10. 20 sts.
12. Rnds 12-22: Sc around for 11 rounds. 20 sts.
13. Rnd 23: Sc 18, leave the final 2 sts unworked to angle the leg slightly inward. FO on the first leg only if needed, but do not cut yarn on the second leg.

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Left Shoe and Leg

Repeat the same instructions for the left shoe and leg. On the second leg, do not fasten off after Rnd 23. Continue directly to joining the legs for the lower body.

Shoe Toe Details

• With pale tan yarn, embroider four small oval toe stitches on the front of each shoe.
• Use dark brown yarn to surface stitch a curved line across the shoe top, 2 rounds above the toe edge.
• With cream yarn, surface crochet around Rnd 8 to create the thick folded pants cuff seen above each shoe.
• Make the cuff by joining cream yarn to a front loop from Rnd 8, ch 1, sc in each front loop around, sl st to join, then FO.

Join the Legs and Crochet the Body

The body starts at the cream pants and apron area. The lower half should look like cream trousers continuing into a bakery apron. The torso narrows at the shoulders and ends with a teal collar and brown neck.

1. Rnd 1: From the second leg, ch 4. Sc 20 around the first leg, sc 4 across the chain, sc 20 around the second leg, sc 4 across the other side of the chain. 48 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Sc around. 48 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 11, inc, repeat 4 times. 52 sts.
4. Rnds 4-8: Sc around in cream. 52 sts.
5. Rnd 9: Sc 11, dec, repeat 4 times. 48 sts.
6. Rnds 10-12: Sc around. 48 sts.
7. Rnd 13: Sc 6, dec, repeat 6 times. 42 sts.
8. Rnds 14-15: Sc around. 42 sts.
9. Rnd 16: Sc 5, dec, repeat 6 times. 36 sts.
10. Rnd 17: Sc around. 36 sts.
11. Rnd 18: Sc 4, dec, repeat 6 times. 30 sts.
12. Rnd 19: Change to teal. BLO sc around. 30 sts.
13. Rnd 20: Teal sc around. 30 sts.
14. Rnd 21: Change to warm dog brown. BLO sc around. 30 sts.
15. Rnd 22: Sc 3, dec, repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
16. Rnds 23-25: Sc around for the neck. 24 sts.
17. Rnd 26: Sc 2, dec, repeat 6 times. 18 sts.

Stuff the body firmly, especially around the hips and chest. Leave the neck stable, because the tall head and chef hat need strong support. FO with a long tail for sewing.

Head

The head is tall and slightly pear-shaped. It is narrower near the top, full around the cheeks, and tapered at the lower jaw. The muzzle and nose are sewn separately to create the recognizable long cartoon dog expression.

1. Rnd 1: With warm dog brown, make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc, repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc, repeat 6 times. 30 sts.
6. Rnd 6: Sc 4, inc, repeat 6 times. 36 sts.
7. Rnd 7: Sc 5, inc, repeat 6 times. 42 sts.
8. Rnds 8-11: Sc around. 42 sts.
9. Rnd 12: Sc 6, inc, repeat 6 times. 48 sts.
10. Rnds 13-18: Sc around. 48 sts.
11. Rnd 19: Sc 7, inc, repeat 6 times. 54 sts.
12. Rnds 20-22: Sc around. 54 sts.
13. Rnd 23: Sc 7, dec, repeat 6 times. 48 sts.
14. Rnd 24: Sc around. 48 sts.
15. Rnd 25: Sc 6, dec, repeat 6 times. 42 sts.
16. Rnd 26: Sc 5, dec, repeat 6 times. 36 sts.
17. Rnd 27: Sc 4, dec, repeat 6 times. 30 sts.
18. Rnd 28: Sc 3, dec, repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
19. Rnd 29: Sc 2, dec, repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
20. Rnd 30: Sc 1, dec, repeat 6 times. 12 sts.
21. Rnd 31: Dec around. 6 sts.

Stuff the head firmly. Shape it with your hands as you stuff, keeping the top rounded, the forehead tall, and the lower face slightly fuller. FO and close the hole. The closing point will be hidden by the chef hat.

Muzzle Cheeks

Left Cheek

1. Rnd 1: With warm dog brown, make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc, repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
5. Rnds 5-6: Sc around. 24 sts.
6. Rnd 7: Sc 2, dec, repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
7. Rnd 8: Sc 1, dec, repeat 6 times. 12 sts.

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Stuff lightly so the cheek stays puffy but not hard. FO with a long tail. Do not close completely; flatten the open edge slightly when sewing to the face.

Right Cheek

Repeat the left cheek. Sew both cheeks side by side on the lower front of the head, starting around Rnd 16 of the head and ending near Rnd 25. The cheeks should touch in the center and create a soft heart-shaped muzzle base.

Lower Chin Pad

1. Rnd 1: With slightly darker brown, make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
4. Rnds 4-5: Sc around. 18 sts.
5. Rnd 6: Sc 1, dec, repeat 6 times. 12 sts.

Stuff very lightly. Sew under the two cheek pieces, centered below the nose area. This creates the rounded lower lip and chin seen beneath the muzzle.

Large Black Nose

The nose is oversized, oval, and sits on top of the cheek pieces. It should be the strongest facial feature, projecting forward from the center of the muzzle.

1. Rnd 1: With black yarn, ch 6. Starting in the second ch from hook, sc 4, 3 sc in last ch, sc 3 on the other side, inc in last st. 12 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc, sc 3, inc 3 times, sc 3, inc 2 times. 18 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, sc 3, repeat sc 1, inc 3 times, sc 3, repeat sc 1, inc 2 times. 24 sts.
4. Rnds 4-5: Sc around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 6: Sc 2, dec, repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
6. Rnd 7: Sc 1, dec, repeat 6 times. 12 sts.

Stuff the nose firmly so it stays rounded. Sew it across the top center of the two cheek pieces. The bottom of the nose should sit just above the center line between the cheeks.

Eyes

White Eye Ovals, Make 2

1. Rnd 1: With white yarn and 2.00 mm hook, ch 5. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 3, 3 sc in last ch, sc 2 on the other side, inc in last st. 10 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc, sc 2, inc 3 times, sc 2, inc 2 times. 16 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc around. 16 sts.

FO with a long tail. Sew the eyes vertically above the nose, close together but not touching. Place them around head Rnds 12-17. Embroider black pupils near the lower inner side of each eye to create the surprised bakery-chef expression.

Eyebrows and Face Lines

• With dark brown yarn, embroider one thick curved eyebrow above each eye.
• Make each eyebrow 5 to 6 stitches wide, slanting upward toward the center.
• With black thread, embroider a vertical line from the bottom of the nose down between the cheek pieces.
• Add a small curved mouth under the center line, just above the chin pad.
• Add 3 tiny dark brown dots on each cheek for whisker spots.

Ears

Outer Ear, Make 2

The ears are tall, pointed, and angled outward from the chef hat. Work them flat in rows with warm dog brown yarn.

1. Row 1: Ch 2, sc in second ch from hook. 1 st.
2. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, inc. 2 sts.
3. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 2 sts.
4. Row 4: Ch 1, turn, inc, sc 1. 3 sts.
5. Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 3 sts.
6. Row 6: Ch 1, turn, inc, sc 2. 4 sts.
7. Row 7: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 4 sts.
8. Row 8: Ch 1, turn, inc, sc 3. 5 sts.
9. Row 9: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 5 sts.
10. Row 10: Ch 1, turn, inc, sc 4. 6 sts.
11. Rows 11-15: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 6 sts.
12. Row 16: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 2, dec. 4 sts.
13. Row 17: Ch 1, turn, dec twice. 2 sts.

Do not cut yarn. Sc evenly around the edge, placing 3 sc at the pointed tip. FO with a long tail.

Inner Ear, Make 2

1. Row 1: With pale tan yarn, ch 2, sc in second ch from hook. 1 st.
2. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, inc. 2 sts.
3. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 2 sts.
4. Row 4: Ch 1, turn, inc, sc 1. 3 sts.
5. Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 3 sts.
6. Row 6: Ch 1, turn, inc, sc 2. 4 sts.
7. Rows 7-12: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 4 sts.

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Sew one inner ear panel onto each outer ear. Sew the ears to the head between Rnds 7 and 15, one on each side. Angle them slightly outward and upward so they remain visible beside the chef hat.

Arms with Striped Sleeves

Make 2 Arms

The lower arms are brown and hang down beside the apron. The upper sleeves are short, cream and teal striped, matching the collar and bag.

1. Rnd 1: With warm dog brown, make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnds 3-5: Sc around. 12 sts.
4. Rnd 6: Sc 4, dec, repeat 2 times. 10 sts.
5. Rnds 7-16: Sc around in warm dog brown. 10 sts.
6. Rnd 17: Change to cream. BLO sc around. 10 sts.
7. Rnd 18: Change to teal. Sc around. 10 sts.
8. Rnd 19: Change to cream. Sc around. 10 sts.
9. Rnd 20: Change to teal. Sc around. 10 sts.
10. Rnd 21: Change to cream. Sc around. 10 sts.
11. Rnd 22: Sc 3, dec, repeat 2 times. 8 sts.

Stuff the hand and lower arm lightly. Leave the sleeve area flatter so it can sit naturally against the shoulders. Flatten the top opening and sc through both layers with 4 sc. FO with a long tail.

Sleeve Edge Detail

• Join cream yarn to the front loops of Rnd 17.
• Ch 1, sc in each front loop around, sl st to join.
• FO and weave in the tail.
• This creates the thicker rolled sleeve edge visible in the image.

Cream Bakery Apron

The apron is the main clothing feature. It covers the front torso and extends down like a short skirt over the cream pants. It includes a pocket, wheat embroidery, small bread decorations, and a teal lower border.

Lower Apron Panel

Work flat in cream yarn.

1. Row 1: Ch 39. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 38. 38 sts.
2. Rows 2-4: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 38 sts.
3. Row 5: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 34, dec. 36 sts.
4. Rows 6-8: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 36 sts.
5. Row 9: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 32, dec. 34 sts.
6. Rows 10-12: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 34 sts.
7. Row 13: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 30, dec. 32 sts.
8. Rows 14-16: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 32 sts.
9. Row 17: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 28, dec. 30 sts.
10. Rows 18-19: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 30 sts.

Sc evenly around the panel. At each lower corner, place 3 sc to keep the apron corners rounded. FO with a long tail.

Apron Bib

1. Row 1: With cream yarn, ch 25. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 24. 24 sts.
2. Rows 2-12: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 24 sts.
3. Row 13: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 20, dec. 22 sts.
4. Row 14: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 22 sts.

Sc evenly around the bib. Sew the bib to the upper center of the lower apron panel, overlapping by 2 rows. Then pin the full apron onto the body before sewing. The bottom edge should sit just above the top of the legs.

Teal Apron Border

• Join teal yarn at the lower right corner of the apron.
• Sc across the bottom edge, placing 1 sc in each stitch and 2 sc at each rounded corner.
• Work one more row of sc only along the bottom edge for a thicker teal trim.
• FO and weave in ends.

Apron Neck Strap

1. With teal yarn, ch 35.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 34.
3. FO with a long tail.

Sew one end to the top left of the bib and the other end to the top right of the bib. Let the strap curve around the teal collar area.

Apron Waist Ties

• Make 2 teal chains, each ch 28.
• Sl st back along each chain for a firmer cord.
• Sew one tie to each side of the apron at waist level.
• Wrap the ties around the doll and secure them at the back with a small knot or hidden stitches.

Apron Pocket with Rolling Pin

Front Pocket

1. Row 1: With cream yarn, ch 17. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 16. 16 sts.
2. Rows 2-5: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 16 sts.
3. Row 6: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 12, dec. 14 sts.
4. Row 7: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 10, dec. 12 sts.

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Sc around the pocket with cream yarn. Sew the pocket to the upper left side of the apron, leaving the top edge open. The pocket should sit slightly diagonal, as if holding a small baking tool.

Tiny Rolling Pin

1. Rnd 1: With beige yarn, make 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. Rnds 2-8: Sc around. 5 sts.
3. Rnd 9: Change to rust brown, sc around. 5 sts.
4. Rnd 10: Sc around. 5 sts.

FO and close both ends. Slide the rolling pin partly inside the pocket and sew it in place with tiny stitches.

Apron Embroidery Details

Use embroidery stitches to match the bakery decoration on the apron. Keep the stitches shallow so the apron stays smooth and does not pull out of shape.

• Wheat stalks: With golden yellow yarn, embroider 3 long vertical stems on the lower left apron. Add short diagonal stitches on both sides of each stem.
• Small bread rolls: Crochet 4 tiny circles with rust, tan, and beige yarn. For each roll, make 6 sc in MR, sl st to join, FO, and sew along the lower apron border.
• Teal leaves: With teal yarn, embroider small V-shaped leaves between the bread rolls.
• Flour dots: Add a few tiny white or pale cream knots around the bread roll border.
• Apron texture: Use cream yarn to make short horizontal surface stitches across random rows so the apron looks thick and handmade.

Teal Collar and Diamond Tag

Collar Strip

1. With teal yarn, ch 32.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 31.
3. Ch 1, turn, sc 31 again.
4. FO with a long tail.

Wrap the collar around the neck, just above the cream apron bib. Sew the ends at the back. The collar should be visible under the head and above the apron.

Diamond Tag

Work flat with golden yellow yarn.

1. Row 1: Ch 2, sc in second ch from hook. 1 st.
2. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, inc. 2 sts.
3. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, inc, sc 1. 3 sts.
4. Row 4: Ch 1, turn, inc, sc 2. 4 sts.
5. Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 4 sts.
6. Row 6: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 2. 3 sts.
7. Row 7: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 1. 2 sts.
8. Row 8: Ch 1, turn, dec. 1 st.

Sc around the diamond edge with golden yellow. Then make a smaller teal diamond using the same method but stop at 3 sts wide instead of 4. Sew the teal diamond onto the golden one. Embroider SD in golden yellow or cream across the center.

Tag Loop

• With golden yellow yarn, ch 8.
• Sl st back along the chain.
• Sew one end to the tag and one end under the center front of the collar.

Chef Hat

The chef hat has a fitted band with embroidered bakery lettering and a rounded pleated crown. The band sits low on the forehead, while the puffy top rises above the ears.

Hat Band

1. Row 1: With cream yarn, ch 35. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 34. 34 sts.
2. Rows 2-8: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 34 sts.

Wrap the band around the top of the head to check the fit. It should sit snugly above the eyes and between the ears. Sew the short ends together to form a ring. Do not sew it to the head yet.

Puffy Hat Crown

1. Rnd 1: With cream yarn, make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc, repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc, repeat 6 times. 30 sts.
6. Rnd 6: Sc 4, inc, repeat 6 times. 36 sts.
7. Rnd 7: Sc 5, inc, repeat 6 times. 42 sts.
8. Rnd 8: Sc 6, inc, repeat 6 times. 48 sts.
9. Rnd 9: Sc 7, inc, repeat 6 times. 54 sts.
10. Rnds 10-12: Sc around. 54 sts.
11. Rnd 13: Sc 7, dec, repeat 6 times. 48 sts.
12. Rnd 14: Sc around. 48 sts.
13. Rnd 15: Sc 6, dec, repeat 6 times. 42 sts.
14. Rnd 16: Sc around. 42 sts.

Stuff the crown lightly, only enough to keep it domed. Sew Rnd 16 of the crown to the upper edge of the hat band. Keep the crown slightly gathered so it looks full and soft.

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Chef Hat Pleats

• With cream yarn, surface slip stitch 8 vertical lines from the top center of the crown down to the hat band.
• Space the lines evenly around the crown.
• Pull gently so the surface stitches create soft grooves, not deep dents.
• Use dark brown embroidery thread on the front band to stitch SD above the word Bakery.
• Center the lettering on the front of the band before sewing the hat to the head.

Place the hat on the head, centered above the eyes. Sew around the bottom edge of the band. Make sure the ears remain visible on both sides.

Crossbody Bakery Bag

The teal bag hangs from the shoulder across the apron. It has a small bakery-shop design on the front, white lettering, tiny windows, and a pretzel charm hanging beside it.

Bag Front

1. Row 1: With teal yarn, ch 18. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 17. 17 sts.
2. Rows 2-16: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 17 sts.

FO and weave in the end.

Bag Back

Repeat the bag front. Do not fasten off after the final row if you want to join the bag immediately.

Bag Gusset

1. With teal yarn, ch 5.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 4.
3. Ch 1, turn, sc 4 for 44 rows.

Pin the gusset around the sides and bottom of the bag front. Sew or sc it together. Attach the bag back to the other side of the gusset. Stuff very lightly or leave flat.

Bag Flap

1. Row 1: With teal yarn, ch 18. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 17. 17 sts.
2. Rows 2-5: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 17 sts.
3. Row 6: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 13, dec. 15 sts.
4. Row 7: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 11, dec. 13 sts.

Sew the straight edge of the flap to the top back of the bag. Let it fold forward.

Bag Strap

1. With teal yarn, ch 76.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 75.
3. FO with a long tail.

Sew one strap end to the upper left corner of the bag and the other to the upper right corner. Place the strap diagonally from the doll’s right shoulder to the left hip, matching the image. Sew the strap lightly to the body in 2 or 3 hidden spots so it stays flat.

Bag Front Decorations

• With white embroidery thread, stitch SD’s Animal Bakery near the top of the bag front.
• Make a tiny bakery door with cream yarn: ch 5, sc 4 across for 5 rows, then sew to the lower right of the bag.
• Make two tiny windows with pale blue or cream yarn by embroidering small squares.
• Add rust brown dots and tan stitches to look like bread loaves in the display area.
• Outline the flap with one row of surface slip stitches in darker teal.

Tiny Pretzel Charm

The pretzel hangs beside the teal bag and should be small but recognizable.

1. With rust brown yarn and 2.00 mm hook, ch 28.
2. Sl st in the second ch from hook and in each ch across to make a firm cord.
3. Shape the cord into a pretzel: form a loop on each side, cross the ends at the center, and bring the tips down to the lower curve.
4. Sew the crossing points with matching yarn.
5. Add 4 tiny cream stitches as salt marks.
6. Attach the pretzel to the bag strap near the top of the bag.

Baguette

The baguette is a separate bakery prop. It is long, tapered, golden brown, and dusted with white flour. It sits beside the doll in the image, but you may also sew a small loop to the bag if you want it attached.

1. Rnd 1: With beige yarn, make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Sc 1, inc, repeat 3 times. 9 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 2, inc, repeat 3 times. 12 sts.
4. Rnds 4-8: Sc around. 12 sts.
5. Rnd 9: Change to golden brown. Sc around. 12 sts.
6. Rnds 10-24: Sc around. 12 sts.
7. Rnd 25: Change to beige. Sc around. 12 sts.
8. Rnd 26: Sc 2, dec, repeat 3 times. 9 sts.
9. Rnd 27: Sc 1, dec, repeat 3 times. 6 sts.

Stuff lightly as you go. Close the final opening. With dark brown yarn, embroider 4 diagonal slashes across the baguette. With white yarn, add short uneven stitches around the slashes to imitate flour.

Baguette Paper Band

1. With tan yarn, ch 15.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 14.
3. Rows 2-3: Ch 1, turn, sc 14.

Wrap this band around the center of the baguette and sew it closed. With dark brown thread, stitch a small word-like bakery mark on the band.

Whisk

The whisk is a small bakery tool placed beside the doll. Use light gray yarn for the handle and loops. For a firmer whisk, crochet around thin floral wire or insert wire after crocheting.

Handle

1. Rnd 1: With light gray yarn, make 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. Rnds 2-12: Sc around. 5 sts.

Stuff only if your stitches are loose. FO and close the end.

Whisk Loops

• Make 5 loop cords in light gray yarn.
• For the first loop, ch 26 and sl st back across the chain.
• For the second loop, ch 30 and sl st back across the chain.
• For the center loop, ch 34 and sl st back across the chain.
• For the fourth loop, ch 30 and sl st back across the chain.
• For the fifth loop, ch 26 and sl st back across the chain.

Fold each cord into a long oval loop. Sew all loop ends to the top of the handle. Wrap light gray yarn around the join 8 to 10 times and secure it tightly. Shape the loops into a whisk fan.

Optional Small Bakery Loaves for Apron Border

Round Bun, Make 2

1. Rnd 1: With tan or rust yarn, make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc around. 12 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Dec around. 6 sts.

Stuff with a tiny pinch of fiberfill. Close and sew to the lower apron edge.

Mini Croissant

1. With golden brown yarn, ch 12.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 2, hdc 2, dc 3, hdc 2, sc 2.
3. FO and curve the strip into a crescent.
4. Sew the crescent shape in place on the apron border.

Body Assembly

1. Sew the head to the neck using the long tail from the body. Add extra stitches around the front and back so the head does not wobble.
2. Pin the arms to the sides of the body at Rnds 18-21 of the torso. The striped sleeves should touch the upper body and the brown hands should hang beside the apron.
3. Sew the apron onto the front of the body. Keep the lower apron centered and smooth over the pants.
4. Wrap the apron ties around the waist and secure them at the back.
5. Sew the collar around the neck, then attach the diamond tag at the front.
6. Place the crossbody strap from the doll’s right shoulder to the left hip. Sew the bag at the left side of the apron.
7. Sew the pretzel charm to the bag strap or the top side of the bag.
8. Place the chef hat on the head and sew it securely around the lower band.
9. Arrange the baguette and whisk as separate props, or attach them with small removable loops.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check the face from the front before making final knots. The eyes should be close together, the eyebrows should arch above them, and the large black nose should sit centered over the two round muzzle cheeks.

• Add small dark brown cheek dots after the muzzle is sewn firmly.
• Reinforce the nose with a second round of hidden sewing stitches.
• Use black thread for the vertical mouth line and small curved lower mouth.
• Angle the ears so they frame the chef hat without being hidden.
• Lightly pinch the lower chin while sewing so it forms the soft rounded jaw shape.

Care Notes

Spot clean the doll with a damp cloth and mild soap. Do not soak the chef hat, bag, or embroidered apron, because small details may shift. Let the doll air dry flat on a towel.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Both shoes have toe stitches and cream cuffs.
• The apron has a pocket, wheat embroidery, bread border, and teal trim.
• The collar and diamond tag are centered.
• The chef hat has pleats and front bakery lettering.
• The teal bag has a strap, flap, lettering, window details, and pretzel charm.
• The baguette has diagonal cuts, flour stitches, and a paper band.
• The whisk has 5 looped wires and a wrapped handle top.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Keep the finished doll away from strong sunlight to protect the brown, teal, and cream colors. Store it upright or flat in a breathable cotton bag. If the hat crown becomes compressed, gently reshape it by hand and allow it to rest overnight.

For long-term display, keep the baguette and whisk beside the doll instead of under heavy pressure. Avoid pulling on the bag strap, tag loop, or pretzel charm, because these tiny decorative pieces are designed for visual detail rather than rough play.