Knitting Tutorial: Sleepy Giraffe in Cable Sweater and Striped Pants – Free Knitting Pattern.

This sweet knitted sleepy giraffe is dressed just like the image: a soft cream cable sweater with tiny embroidered flowers, blue and white striped pants, brown shoes with little berry details, a red polka-dot headband bow, a green crossbody bag, a green earflap hat with pom-pom, plus a tiny basket and notebook accessory.

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Finished Size

• Finished doll height: about 12 in / 30 cm from shoe soles to top of head, not including the bow.
• Head width: about 3.5 in / 9 cm after stuffing.
• Body height: about 4.25 in / 11 cm from shoulder to pants edge.
• Neck length: about 2.75 in / 7 cm, long and slim like the photo.
• Hat: fits beside the doll as a removable accessory.
• Gauge: 7 stitches and 10 rounds = 1 in / 2.5 cm in stockinette with toy yarn and small needles.

Materials

• Sport weight or light DK yarn in warm giraffe tan, cream, dark brown, off white, red, olive green, blue, basket beige, tiny amounts of yellow, red, green, and pale blue.
• US size 2 / 2.75 mm double-pointed needles or circular needles for magic loop.
• US size 1 / 2.25 mm needles for small accessories and tighter cuffs.
• Toy stuffing.
• Tapestry needle.
• Black embroidery thread for sleepy eyes, nose line, and mouth.
• Pink embroidery thread or soft pink yarn for cheeks and ear shading.
• One tiny brown button for the green bag flap.
• Small pom-pom maker or cardboard fork method for the hat pom-pom.
• Removable stitch markers.

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 the front and back of the same stitch to increase 1 stitch.
• m1: make 1 stitch by lifting the strand between stitches and knitting through the back loop.
• k2tog: knit 2 stitches together.
• ssk: slip 1 stitch knitwise, slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit them together through the back loops.
• st st: stockinette stitch; knit every round when working in the round.
• seed st: alternate k1, p1, then purl the knits and knit the purls on the next row.
• C4F: slip 2 sts to cable needle and hold in front, k2, then k2 from cable needle.
• C4B: slip 2 sts to cable needle and hold in back, k2, then k2 from cable needle.

Pattern Notes

This giraffe is made as a small knitted soft toy with shaped pieces sewn together. The head is rounded and slightly wide, the neck is long and narrow, and the body is dressed with a separate sweater and striped pants. The facial expression is sleepy, with closed embroidered eyes and soft pink cheeks.

Use a firm gauge so the stuffing does not show through. Stuff gradually while shaping, especially inside the long neck and rounded face. The sweater, pants, shoes, bag, hat, bow, basket, and tiny notebook are all separate pieces so the finished set looks layered like the image.

The giraffe’s head is worked in tan and cream sections. The cream muzzle and face panel are made by picking up stitches or sewing on a separate shaped oval. The brown giraffe spots are duplicate stitched or lightly embroidered after stuffing, which keeps the face smooth.

Giraffe Head

Back and Sides of Head

Use warm tan yarn. Work in the round. The head should look like a softly rounded square with full cheeks, not a perfect ball. Stuff firmly but keep the face gentle and smooth.

1. CO 8 sts. Divide over needles and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: k every st. 8 sts.
3. Rnd 2: kfb in every st. 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. Rnds 11-22: k all sts for 12 rnds.
13. Rnd 23: k8, kfb, k6, kfb, k12, kfb, k6, kfb, k12. 52 sts.
14. Rnds 24-28: k all sts.
15. Rnd 29: *k11, k2tog; repeat from * around. 48 sts.
16. Rnd 30: k all sts.
17. Rnd 31: *k4, k2tog; repeat from * around. 40 sts.
18. Rnd 32: k all sts.
19. Rnd 33: *k3, k2tog; repeat from * around. 32 sts.
20. Begin stuffing the top and sides of the head. Keep the front slightly flatter for the cream face panel.
21. Rnd 34: *k2, k2tog; repeat from * around. 24 sts.
22. Rnd 35: *k1, k2tog; repeat from * around. 16 sts.
23. Leave the 16 sts live on waste yarn. These will connect to the neck later.

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Cream Face and Muzzle Panel

The face panel covers the lower front of the head and rises in a soft point between the eyes. It gives the giraffe the cream sleepy face seen in the image. Work flat in off white or warm cream.

1. CO 8 sts.
2. Row 1: p all sts.
3. Row 2: kfb, k6, kfb. 10 sts.
4. Row 3: p all sts.
5. Row 4: kfb, k8, kfb. 12 sts.
6. Row 5: p all sts.
7. Row 6: kfb, k10, kfb. 14 sts.
8. Rows 7-15: work st st, beginning with a purl row.
9. Row 16: ssk, k10, k2tog. 12 sts.
10. Row 17: p all sts.
11. Row 18: ssk, k8, k2tog. 10 sts.
12. Row 19: p all sts.
13. Row 20: ssk, k6, k2tog. 8 sts.
14. Row 21: p all sts.
15. Row 22: ssk, k4, k2tog. 6 sts.
16. BO loosely, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Pin this panel to the lower front of the head. The widest part should sit across the cheek area. The narrow top should reach between the eyes. Sew around the edge with small stitches, adding a very thin layer of stuffing under the lower muzzle only.

Small Nose Bridge Patch

The tan bridge patch sits above the cream muzzle and has little brown giraffe spots. It forms the center of the face and should taper gently toward the nose.

1. With tan yarn, CO 6 sts.
2. Row 1: p all sts.
3. Row 2: kfb, k4, kfb. 8 sts.
4. Rows 3-8: st st.
5. Row 9: p2tog, p4, p2tog. 6 sts.
6. Row 10: k all sts.
7. BO, leaving a tail.

Sew the patch vertically on the upper center of the cream face, placing its lower edge about 3 rounds above the muzzle point. Duplicate stitch 5 small dark brown spots on this patch using 1 stitch or 2 stitch dots.

Long Giraffe Neck

The neck is slim and tall, matching the image. It is tan with scattered brown patches. Work tightly so the stuffing supports the head without wobbling.

1. Using tan yarn, CO 16 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-4: *k1, p1; repeat from * around for ribbing at the top of the sweater line.
3. Rnds 5-26: k all sts.
4. Rnd 27: *k3, kfb; repeat from * around. 20 sts.
5. Rnds 28-30: k all sts.
6. BO, leaving a long tail for sewing to the body.

Stuff the neck firmly in small layers. Sew the live 16 sts from the head to the top of the neck using mattress stitch. Keep the head slightly tilted forward for the sleepy resting expression.

Neck Spots

• Use dark brown yarn and duplicate stitch irregular spots over the front and sides of the neck.
• Make 7 spots total: three large 3-stitch spots, two medium 2-stitch spots, and two small single-stitch spots.
• Place the largest spots on the front right and left sides so they show above the sweater collar.

Ears

The ears are oval, pale tan outside with soft pink centers. They sit low on each side of the head, angled outward and slightly upward.

Outer Ear, Make 2

1. With tan yarn, CO 6 sts.
2. Row 1: p all sts.
3. Row 2: kfb, k4, kfb. 8 sts.
4. Row 3: p all sts.
5. Row 4: kfb, k6, kfb. 10 sts.
6. Rows 5-10: st st.
7. Row 11: p2tog, p6, p2tog. 8 sts.
8. Row 12: ssk, k4, k2tog. 6 sts.
9. Row 13: p2tog, p2, p2tog. 4 sts.
10. BO, leaving a long tail.

Inner Ear, Make 2

1. With pale pink yarn, CO 4 sts.
2. Row 1: p all sts.
3. Row 2: kfb, k2, kfb. 6 sts.
4. Rows 3-7: st st.
5. Row 8: ssk, k2, k2tog. 4 sts.
6. BO and sew one pink inner ear to each tan outer ear.

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Fold the lower edge of each ear slightly and sew with 3 small stitches to cup the shape. Attach ears to the head between rounds 16 and 20, about 15 sts apart across the face. Angle them outward so they frame the sleepy cheeks.

Ossicones

The small giraffe horns are tan at the base with dark brown tips. They peek above the headband bow in the image.

1. Make 2. With dark brown yarn, CO 6 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-3: k all sts.
3. Change to tan yarn.
4. Rnds 4-8: k all sts.
5. Rnd 9: k2tog around. 3 sts.
6. Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull closed, and stuff lightly.

Sew the ossicones on top of the head between rounds 7 and 11. Space them about 10 sts apart. Place the dark brown tips at the top and lean them slightly outward.

Body

The body is mostly hidden under the cream cable sweater, but it needs a stable shape. Work it in tan because the neck and hands are giraffe-colored. The body should be narrow at the shoulders and slightly wider at the hips.

1. With tan yarn, CO 12 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: k all sts.
3. Rnd 2: kfb in every st. 24 sts.
4. Rnd 3: k all sts.
5. Rnd 4: *k3, kfb; repeat from * around. 30 sts.
6. Rnd 5: k all sts.
7. Rnd 6: *k4, kfb; repeat from * around. 36 sts.
8. Rnds 7-18: k all sts.
9. Rnd 19: *k4, k2tog; repeat from * around. 30 sts.
10. Rnds 20-24: k all sts.
11. Rnd 25: *k3, k2tog; repeat from * around. 24 sts.
12. Rnds 26-28: k all sts.
13. BO, leaving a long tail.

Stuff the body firmly at the lower half and slightly less firmly at the shoulder line. Sew the neck to the top center of the body. The neck should sit forward by about 2 sts so the head tilts softly over the sweater.

Arms

The arms show cream sweater sleeves with dark brown hooves at the ends. They are short, rounded, and hang naturally beside the sweater.

Make 2 Arms

1. With dark brown yarn, CO 8 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-4: k all sts.
3. Change to cream yarn.
4. Rnd 5: *k1, p1; repeat from * around.
5. Rnd 6: repeat rnd 5.
6. Rnds 7-22: k all sts.
7. Rnd 23: *k2, k2tog; repeat from * around. 6 sts.
8. Stuff lightly. Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, and close.

Sew arms to the body at shoulder level under the sweater seam. Angle them slightly downward. The brown hoof tips should extend just past the sweater cuffs, matching the photo.

Legs

The legs are covered by blue and white striped pants, with tan ankles and brown shoes. The legs are slim and straight so the doll sits flat against a surface.

Make 2 Legs

1. With dark brown yarn, CO 10 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-5: k all sts for the shoe toe.
3. Rnd 6: k3, kfb, k2, kfb, k3. 12 sts.
4. Rnds 7-10: k all sts.
5. Change to tan yarn.
6. Rnds 11-14: k all sts for the ankle.
7. Change to blue yarn.
8. Rnd 15: k all sts.
9. Change to white yarn.
10. Rnd 16: k all sts.
11. Continue alternating 1 blue round and 1 white round through rnd 38.
12. Rnd 39: with blue, *k4, k2tog; repeat from * around. 10 sts.
13. Stuff the leg and shoe firmly.
14. BO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Sew both legs to the lower body with a small gap between them. The striped pants should start just above the tan ankles. Use matching yarn to secure the upper thighs under the sweater hem.

Brown Shoes with Berry Details

The shoes in the image are dark brown with tan lace straps and small red berry decorations on the front. Add these details after the legs are attached.

• With tan yarn, embroider two crossing straps over each shoe using straight stitches from side to side.
• Wrap one tan stitch around the ankle line on each side to look like tied sandal laces.
• With red yarn, make two small French knots on the front outer side of each shoe.
• With green yarn, add one tiny V stitch above each pair of red knots for leaves.

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Striped Pants Waistband

The pants are already knitted as part of the legs, but the image shows a neat waistband under the sweater. Add a separate small band to define the top edge.

1. With blue yarn, CO 36 sts.
2. Work flat in *k1, p1* rib for 4 rows.
3. BO loosely.
4. Wrap the band around the top of the legs and lower body. Sew the short ends together at the back.
5. Secure the top edge with tiny stitches hidden under the sweater hem.

Cream Cable Sweater

The sweater is the main garment. It is cream with ribbed cuffs, a ribbed collar, a ribbed hem, front cable panels, and tiny flower embroidery. It should fit over the body and arms but remain slightly oversized and cozy.

Sweater Back

1. With cream yarn and smaller needles, CO 28 sts.
2. Rows 1-6: *k1, p1; repeat from * across for ribbing.
3. Change to larger needles.
4. Row 7 RS: k all sts.
5. Row 8 WS: p all sts.
6. Rows 9-24: continue st st.
7. Row 25: BO 2 sts at beginning of row, k to end. 26 sts.
8. Row 26: BO 2 sts at beginning of row, p to end. 24 sts.
9. Rows 27-34: st st.
10. Row 35: k6, BO 12 sts, k6.
11. Work each shoulder separately for 2 rows in st st, then BO.

Sweater Front with Cable Center

1. With cream yarn and smaller needles, CO 30 sts.
2. Rows 1-6: *k1, p1; repeat from * across.
3. Change to larger needles.
4. Row 7 RS: k5, p2, k4, p2, k4, p2, k11.
5. Row 8 WS: p5, k2, p4, k2, p4, k2, p11.
6. Row 9: k5, p2, C4F, p2, C4B, p2, k11.
7. Row 10: work stitches as they appear.
8. Rows 11-14: work stitches as they appear, knitting knit sts and purling purl sts on RS.
9. Row 15: k5, p2, C4F, p2, C4B, p2, k11.
10. Rows 16-20: work stitches as they appear.
11. Row 21: k5, p2, C4F, p2, C4B, p2, k11.
12. Row 22: work stitches as they appear.
13. Row 23: BO 2 sts, continue pattern to end. 28 sts.
14. Row 24: BO 2 sts, continue pattern to end. 26 sts.
15. Rows 25-30: continue cable pattern.
16. Row 31: work 9 sts, BO 8 center sts, work 9 sts.
17. Work each shoulder separately for 4 rows, decreasing 1 st at neck edge every RS row. BO each shoulder.

Sweater Sleeves, Make 2

1. With cream yarn and smaller needles, CO 16 sts.
2. Rows 1-5: *k1, p1; repeat from * across.
3. Change to larger needles.
4. Row 6 RS: k all sts.
5. Row 7 WS: p all sts.
6. Row 8: k1, m1, k14, m1, k1. 18 sts.
7. Rows 9-18: st st.
8. Row 19: k1, m1, k16, m1, k1. 20 sts.
9. Rows 20-26: st st.
10. BO loosely.

Sweater Assembly

1. Sew front and back shoulder seams.
2. Sew sleeves to armholes, centering each sleeve top at the shoulder seam.
3. Sew side seams and sleeve seams.
4. Pick up 36 sts around the neck opening with cream yarn.
5. Work 5 rounds in *k1, p1* rib.
6. BO loosely and weave in ends.

Dress the sweater onto the giraffe before the headband is added. The collar should sit around the base of the neck and the hem should overlap the striped pants slightly. The sleeves should cover the arms but allow the brown hooves to show.

Embroidered Flowers on Sweater

• On the left front, embroider one red flower with 5 tiny straight stitches and a green stem of 3 stitches.
• On the right front, embroider one red flower near the lower hem and one small pale blue flower above it.
• Add two small green leaves beside each stem using V stitches.
• Keep the embroidery delicate so the cable texture remains visible.

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Red Polka-Dot Headband and Bow

The red headband wraps around the top of the head and ties into a large bunny-ear bow. White dots are embroidered after knitting. The bow is placed between the ossicones and slightly forward.

Headband Strip

1. With red yarn, CO 5 sts.
2. Work garter stitch, knitting every row, for 46 rows or until the strip fits around the head from one lower side, over the top, to the other lower side.
3. BO and leave long tails at both ends.
4. Sew the ends behind the ears or tack them under the head so the band stays in place.

Bow Loops, Make 2

1. With red yarn, CO 10 sts.
2. Rows 1-4: k all sts.
3. Rows 5-10: st st, beginning with a knit row.
4. Row 11: ssk, k6, k2tog. 8 sts.
5. Row 12: p all sts.
6. Row 13: ssk, k4, k2tog. 6 sts.
7. BO, leaving a sewing tail.

Bow Center and Dots

1. CO 4 sts with red yarn.
2. Knit 8 rows in garter stitch.
3. BO and wrap this small piece around the narrow ends of the two bow loops.
4. Sew the bow to the top center of the headband.
5. With white yarn, embroider 10 to 14 tiny single-stitch dots across the bow and headband.

Olive Green Crossbody Bag

The bag is olive green, textured, small, and worn diagonally across the sweater. It has a flap and a small brown button like the image.

Bag Body

1. With olive green yarn, CO 18 sts.
2. Rows 1-4: seed st.
3. Rows 5-22: continue seed st.
4. BO loosely.
5. Fold the rectangle upward so the bag body measures about 1.5 in / 4 cm tall.
6. Sew both side seams.

Bag Flap

1. Pick up 18 sts along the back top edge of the bag.
2. Rows 1-6: seed st.
3. Row 7: k2tog, work seed st to last 2 sts, k2tog. 16 sts.
4. Row 8: seed st.
5. BO.
6. Sew a small brown button to the center front.

Bag Strap

1. With olive green yarn, CO 3 sts.
2. Work i-cord for 20 in / 51 cm.
3. BO and sew one end to each side of the bag.
4. Place the strap from the giraffe’s left shoulder to the right hip, crossing over the sweater cable panel.

Green Earflap Hat with Pom-Pom

The hat is shown beside the giraffe, not worn on the head. It is olive green with ribbed texture, two earflaps, long ties, and a round pom-pom at the top.

Hat Crown

1. With olive green yarn, CO 48 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-6: *k1, p1; repeat from * around.
3. Rnds 7-20: k all sts.
4. Rnd 21: *k6, k2tog; repeat from * around. 42 sts.
5. Rnd 22: k all sts.
6. Rnd 23: *k5, k2tog; repeat from * around. 36 sts.
7. Rnd 24: k all sts.
8. Rnd 25: *k4, k2tog; repeat from * around. 30 sts.
9. Rnd 26: *k3, k2tog; repeat from * around. 24 sts.
10. Rnd 27: *k2, k2tog; repeat from * around. 18 sts.
11. Rnd 28: *k1, k2tog; repeat from * around. 12 sts.
12. Rnd 29: k2tog around. 6 sts.
13. Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull closed, and secure.

Earflaps

1. Place hat with the back seam centered. Pick up 10 sts on one lower side edge.
2. Rows 1-4: garter stitch.
3. Row 5: k2tog, k6, k2tog. 8 sts.
4. Rows 6-8: garter stitch.
5. Row 9: k2tog, k4, k2tog. 6 sts.
6. Rows 10-12: garter stitch.
7. Row 13: k2tog, k2, k2tog. 4 sts.
8. Row 14: k all sts.
9. BO.
10. Repeat on the opposite side.

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Hat Ties and Pom-Pom

• For each tie, cut three strands of olive yarn, each 10 in / 25 cm long.
• Pull them through the lower point of one earflap and braid for 4 in / 10 cm. Knot the end.
• Make a small olive pom-pom about 1 in / 2.5 cm wide.
• Sew the pom-pom firmly to the top of the hat.

Tiny Basket with Fruit

The small basket sits beside the doll and is worked in basket beige. It has a rounded rectangular shape, a handle, and colorful little knitted fruits inside.

Basket Base and Sides

1. With basket beige yarn, CO 16 sts.
2. Rows 1-8: knit every row.
3. Pick up 8 sts along the first side, 16 sts along the cast-on edge, and 8 sts along the second side. 48 sts total.
4. Join in the round.
5. Rnds 1-8: *k1, p1; repeat from * around to create a woven texture.
6. Rnd 9: p all sts for a rim fold line.
7. Rnds 10-12: *k1, p1; repeat from * around.
8. BO loosely.

Basket Handle

1. With basket beige yarn, CO 4 sts.
2. Work i-cord for 5 in / 13 cm.
3. BO and sew each end inside the basket rim.

Fruit Pieces

• Red apple: CO 6 sts in red, knit 4 rounds, k2tog around, close, and add a green stitch leaf.
• Yellow pear: CO 5 sts in yellow, knit 3 rounds, kfb around, knit 2 rounds, k2tog around, close, and shape with one top stitch.
• Green leaf bundle: CO 4 sts in green, knit 3 rows, BO, fold, and tuck into basket.
• Small berry: Wrap red yarn around the needle 5 times, tie into a knot, and sew into the basket.

Tiny Notebook Accessory

The little notebook is beige with a white page edge and a small flower on the cover. It rests beside the hat in the image.

1. With beige yarn, CO 12 sts.
2. Rows 1-14: seed st.
3. BO.
4. With white yarn, CO 12 sts and knit 2 rows. BO.
5. Sew the white strip along one side as the page edge.
6. Embroider one tiny red flower and two green leaves on the front cover.

Facial Embroidery

The face gives the toy its sleepy personality. Work slowly and use pins first. The eyes should be closed arcs, the mouth should be soft and centered, and the cheeks should be round pink patches.

• Eyes: Use black thread. Embroider one curved line over each eye area, about 7 sts wide. Place eyes across the upper cream face, 6 sts apart.
• Eyelashes: Add two tiny downward stitches at the outer end of each closed eye.
• Nose: Use tan-brown thread. Make a small inverted V at the lower center of the tan nose patch.
• Mouth: From the nose point, stitch one short vertical line downward, then split into two tiny curved lines.
• Cheeks: Use soft pink yarn or thread. Make circular satin stitches on both cheeks, each about 8 sts wide.

Giraffe Spots on Head

The spots should look irregular and natural. Keep them mostly on the tan forehead, ears, ossicones, and neck. Avoid adding spots over the cream face except the small tan bridge patch.

• Make 4 dark brown duplicate-stitch spots across the forehead between the bow and face panel.
• Make 2 smaller spots near the left side of the head and 2 near the right side.
• Add one small spot near the base of each ossicone.
• Use uneven shapes, combining 1-stitch, 2-stitch, and 3-stitch spots.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

1. Sew the head to the neck securely, checking that the face points forward and slightly downward.
2. Sew the neck to the body and reinforce the seam with a second round of stitching hidden by the sweater collar.
3. Attach arms at the side seams of the sweater, with the brown hoof tips visible.
4. Attach legs under the sweater hem, keeping the striped pants straight and even.
5. Dress the doll in the cable sweater and arrange the bag strap diagonally across the chest.
6. Sew the red headband in place behind the ears and secure the bow between the ossicones.
7. Place the hat, basket, and notebook beside the giraffe for the complete display look.

Before finishing, check the balance of the face. The sleepy eyes should sit evenly, the blush should be soft and round, and the mouth should remain small. Add extra stuffing through hidden seams only if the head or neck needs more shape.

Care Notes

• Spot clean only with cool water and mild soap.
• Do not machine wash if you used a button, embroidered details, or delicate accessories.
• Let the toy air dry flat on a clean towel.
• Keep the doll away from rough surfaces that may snag the cable sweater or bow.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The giraffe has a long tan spotted neck.
• The face has closed sleepy eyes, pink cheeks, a small nose, and a gentle mouth.
• The cream sweater has front cables, ribbed collar, cuffs, hem, and tiny flowers.
• The pants are narrow with blue and white horizontal stripes.
• The shoes are brown with tan straps and red berry details.
• The red headband has a large bow and white polka dots.
• The green bag crosses the chest and has a small button flap.
• The green hat has earflaps, ties, and a pom-pom.
• The basket includes colorful tiny fruit pieces.
• The notebook has a small embroidered flower cover.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

To preserve the knitted texture, gently remove dust with a soft dry brush. For small stains, dab with a damp cloth instead of rubbing. Keep the cable sweater flat while drying so the front pattern stays raised and neat.

Store the doll in a dry place away from direct sunlight. If storing for a long time, wrap the headband bow and hat loosely in tissue so the shapes do not flatten. Keep the tiny basket and notebook in a small pouch to prevent loss.

If the bag strap stretches, lightly steam it from a distance and let it dry flat before placing it back on the doll. Do not press the pom-pom, cheeks, embroidered eyes, or cable panels with an iron.