Crochet Tutorial: Beagle Botanist in Tweed Field Suit with Bird Guide and Explorer Satchel – Free Crochet Pattern.

This detailed crochet pattern recreates the distinguished beagle botanist shown in the reference image. The finished character features an oversized beagle head, long brown ears, a white facial blaze, glossy eyes, a silver-gray monocle, a striped bow tie, a textured olive tweed field suit, brown lace-up shoes, a library satchel, a miniature explorer hat, a bird field guide, and a tiny dogwood flower booklet.

 

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

Pattern Overview

This pattern uses US crochet terminology. Most character pieces are worked in continuous spiral rounds unless the instructions specifically say to turn or join. Use a stitch marker to identify the first stitch of every round.

The finished beagle measures approximately 17 to 18 inches tall when made with medium-weight yarn and a 3.25 mm crochet hook. The large head, short body, oversized shoes, and long ears create the same charming proportions visible in the image.

Materials

• Medium-weight yarn: approximately 250 yards warm chestnut brown for the head, ears, shoes, and satchel.
• Medium-weight yarn: approximately 180 yards dark olive tweed or olive-brown marled yarn for the jacket, trousers, and sleeves.
• Medium-weight yarn: approximately 90 yards creamy white for the blaze, muzzle, paws, shirt, and eye patch.
• Small amounts: taupe, light gray, charcoal, black, rust, muted red, teal, sage green, beige, pale blue, and off-white.
• 3.25 mm crochet hook for the main character.
• 2.25 mm crochet hook for small accessories and book details.
• One pair of 30 to 32 mm glossy black safety eyes.
• One 24 to 28 mm black safety nose, or black yarn for a crocheted nose.
• Polyester fiberfill.
• Yarn needle and fine embroidery needle.
• Stitch markers and straight pins.
• Four small brown buttons measuring approximately 8 to 10 mm.
• Thin silver-gray embroidery thread for the monocle and satchel buckle.
• Beige embroidery thread for the shoe laces and decorative topstitching.
• Red embroidery thread for freckles and mouth details.
• Small pieces of white or cream felt for the name badge and book labels.
• Fabric-safe fine-tip pen for miniature lettering.
• Thin plastic canvas or firm craft felt for reinforcing the satchel, hat brim, and miniature books.
• Optional fabric glue for securing tiny labels after stitching.

Abbreviations

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

Gauge and Finished Measurements

Gauge: 22 single crochet stitches and 23 rounds should measure approximately 4 inches. Exact gauge is less important than producing a dense fabric that does not reveal the stuffing.

• Overall height from shoes to top of head: approximately 17 to 18 inches.
• Head width excluding ears: approximately 7 inches.
• Each ear: approximately 6 inches long and 3 inches wide.
• Torso length: approximately 5 inches.
• Leg length including shoes: approximately 6 inches.
• Satchel body: approximately 3.5 inches wide and 3 inches tall.
• Explorer hat brim: approximately 5 inches across.
• Miniature books: approximately 1.5 inches tall.

Important Construction Notes

Stuff the head firmly enough to preserve its rounded shape, but do not overstuff the muzzle, ears, or clothing details. The ears should remain soft and flexible. The body should be firm at the neck because the oversized head requires stable support.

The facial blaze, muzzle, eye patch, and monocle ring are made separately and sewn onto the finished head. Pin every facial element in place before sewing. Small changes in eye spacing can significantly alter the expression.

Use a dark olive tweed yarn when possible. A marled or heathered yarn containing brown, tan, gray, and muted green flecks gives the jacket and trousers the textured field-suit appearance shown in the image.

Large Brown Head

Main Head Shape

Use chestnut brown yarn and the 3.25 mm hook. Work continuously and place the beginning of each round at the center back of the head.

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1. Round 1: Work 6 sc in an MR. 6 stitches.
2. Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. 12 stitches.
3. Round 3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 18 stitches.
4. Round 4: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. 24 stitches.
5. Round 5: Repeat 3 sc, inc around. 30 stitches.
6. Round 6: Repeat 4 sc, inc around. 36 stitches.
7. Round 7: Repeat 5 sc, inc around. 42 stitches.
8. Round 8: Repeat 6 sc, inc around. 48 stitches.
9. Round 9: Repeat 7 sc, inc around. 54 stitches.
10. Round 10: Repeat 8 sc, inc around. 60 stitches.
11. Round 11: Repeat 9 sc, inc around. 66 stitches.
12. Round 12: Repeat 10 sc, inc around. 72 stitches.
13. Rounds 13 to 22: Sc in every stitch around. 72 stitches.
14. Round 23: Repeat 10 sc, dec around. 66 stitches.
15. Round 24: Sc in every stitch around. 66 stitches.
16. Round 25: Repeat 9 sc, dec around. 60 stitches.
17. Round 26: Sc in every stitch around. 60 stitches.
18. Round 27: Repeat 8 sc, dec around. 54 stitches.
19. Round 28: Repeat 7 sc, dec around. 48 stitches.
20. Round 29: Repeat 6 sc, dec around. 42 stitches.
21. Round 30: Repeat 5 sc, dec around. 36 stitches.
22. Round 31: Repeat 4 sc, dec around. 30 stitches.

Begin stuffing the crown, sides, and cheeks. Shape the front of the head into a broad oval. Keep the lower face slightly flatter than the back of the head so the muzzle can sit securely.

1. Round 32: Repeat 3 sc, dec around. 24 stitches.
2. Round 33: Repeat 2 sc, dec around. 18 stitches.
3. Round 34: Repeat 1 sc, dec around. 12 stitches.
4. Round 35: Dec around. 6 stitches.

Finish stuffing firmly. FO and close the remaining opening. Massage the head into a rounded shape measuring approximately 7 inches wide and 6.5 inches tall.

White Forehead Blaze

Use creamy white yarn. Work in turning rows. Ch 1 at the beginning of a row does not count as a stitch.

1. Row 1: Ch 4. Sc in the second ch from the hook and across. 3 stitches.
2. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, inc, sc, inc. 5 stitches.
3. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 5 stitches.
4. Row 4: Ch 1, turn, inc, sc 3, inc. 7 stitches.
5. Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 7 stitches.
6. Row 6: Ch 1, turn, inc, sc 5, inc. 9 stitches.
7. Row 7: Ch 1, turn, inc, sc 7, inc. 11 stitches.
8. Row 8: Ch 1, turn, inc, sc 9, inc. 13 stitches.
9. Row 9: Ch 1, turn, inc, sc 11, inc. 15 stitches.
10. Row 10: Ch 1, turn, inc, sc 13, inc. 17 stitches.
11. Row 11: Ch 1, turn, inc, sc 15, inc. 19 stitches.
12. Rows 12 to 16: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 19 stitches.
13. Row 17: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 15, dec. 17 stitches.
14. Row 18: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 13, dec. 15 stitches.
15. Row 19: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 11, dec. 13 stitches.
16. Row 20: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 9, dec. 11 stitches.
17. Row 21: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 7, dec. 9 stitches.
18. Row 22: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 5, dec. 7 stitches.
19. Row 23: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 3, dec. 5 stitches.

Do not fasten off. Ch 1 and work one even round of sc around the entire blaze, placing 1 sc in each row end and 2 sc in each lower corner. FO with a long sewing tail.

Pin the wide end over the crown, beginning approximately at head Round 3. Position the narrow end between the eyes and overlap the upper edge of the muzzle by approximately half an inch. Sew the blaze flat without stretching it.

Cream Muzzle

Use creamy white yarn. Ch 13 and work around both sides of the foundation chain.

1. Round 1: Beginning in the second ch from the hook, sc in the next 11 ch, 3 sc in the final ch, rotate, sc in the next 10 unused loops, and work 2 sc in the first foundation ch. 26 stitches.
2. Round 2: Inc, sc 10, inc in each of the next 3 stitches, sc 10, inc in each of the final 2 stitches. 32 stitches.
3. Round 3: Sc, inc, sc 10, repeat sc, inc three times, sc 10, repeat sc, inc twice. 38 stitches.
4. Rounds 4 and 5: Sc in every stitch around. 38 stitches.

FO with a long tail. Add a shallow layer of stuffing beneath the center of the muzzle. Pin it horizontally across the lower front of the head, with its upper edge approximately two rounds below the eye centers.

Sew around the outer edge. Keep the upper muzzle slightly raised and the lower edge flatter. The finished muzzle should measure approximately 4.5 inches wide and 2 inches tall.

Left Cream Eye Patch

Use creamy white yarn. This patch sits behind the eye on the viewer’s left side.

1. Round 1: Work 6 sc in an MR. 6 stitches.
2. Round 2: Inc around. 12 stitches.
3. Round 3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 18 stitches.
4. Round 4: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. 24 stitches.
5. Round 5: Repeat 3 sc, inc around. 30 stitches.

FO with a long tail. Place one safety eye through the center of this patch before attaching the washer. Pin the patch so the eye center is approximately level with head Round 19.

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Right Gray Monocle Ring

Use light gray yarn and the 2.25 mm hook. Ch 34, join carefully with a sl st to form a ring, and confirm that the chain is not twisted.

1. Round 1: Ch 1 and work 1 sc in each ch around. Join with a sl st. 34 stitches.
2. Round 2: Ch 1, work 1 sc in each stitch around, and join. 34 stitches.

FO with a long tail. Place the second safety eye directly through the brown head. Position it level with the first eye and approximately 14 stitches away from the first eye center.

Arrange the gray ring around the right eye and sew it flat. Leave a narrow brown border between the ring and the white forehead blaze.

Eye Placement

• Place both eye centers between head Rounds 18 and 19.
• Keep approximately 13 to 14 visible stitches between the inner edges of the eye posts.
• The left cream eye patch should extend below and outside its eye.
• The gray monocle should sit closely around the right eye without covering the glossy eye surface.
• Before locking the washers, view the face from the front, side, and above.

Black Nose

Install the safety nose at the center of the muzzle, approximately two-thirds of the way up from the muzzle’s lower edge. The nose should overlap the narrow end of the forehead blaze slightly.

For a crocheted nose, use black yarn and the 2.25 mm hook.

1. Row 1: Ch 3. Work 2 sc in the second ch and 2 sc in the final ch. 4 stitches.
2. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, inc, sc 2, inc. 6 stitches.
3. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 6 stitches.
4. Row 4: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 2, dec. 4 stitches.
5. Row 5: Ch 1, turn, dec twice. 2 stitches.

Work sc evenly around the shape. FO, lightly pad the center, and sew it to the muzzle with the broad edge at the top.

Mouth and Freckles

Using dark brown embroidery thread, stitch one straight vertical line approximately half an inch down from the nose. Divide the bottom of this line into two shallow curved mouth lines.

Add three small red freckles on each side of the muzzle. Place the freckles approximately half an inch from the nose and keep them irregular rather than perfectly aligned. Add one tiny muted-pink stitch beneath the mouth center.

Long Brown Beagle Ears

Make two with chestnut brown yarn. The ears are worked in spiral rounds, lightly stuffed near the rounded lower portion, and flattened before attachment.

1. Round 1: Work 6 sc in an MR. 6 stitches.
2. Round 2: Inc around. 12 stitches.
3. Round 3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 18 stitches.
4. Round 4: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. 24 stitches.
5. Round 5: Repeat 3 sc, inc around. 30 stitches.
6. Rounds 6 to 16: Sc in every stitch around. 30 stitches.
7. Round 17: Repeat 3 sc, dec around. 24 stitches.
8. Rounds 18 to 22: Sc in every stitch around. 24 stitches.
9. Round 23: Repeat 2 sc, dec around. 18 stitches.
10. Rounds 24 to 26: Sc in every stitch around. 18 stitches.

Add only a small amount of stuffing to the lower 10 rounds. Leave the upper section unstuffed. Flatten the opening and work 9 sc through both layers. FO with a long sewing tail.

Pin each ear between head Rounds 11 and 16. Angle the upper seam slightly backward. The ears should hang down beside the cheeks, with their rounded ends level with the lower edge of the muzzle.

Sew the upper 9-stitch edge securely. Add a second hidden row of stitches approximately half an inch below the first seam to keep each ear resting flat against the side of the head.

Monocle Cord

Use light gray yarn and the 2.25 mm hook. Ch 46. Beginning in the second ch from the hook, sl st in every chain. FO.

Secure one end beneath the lower outside edge of the monocle ring. Allow the cord to curve down the right cheek and end near the upper jacket lapel. Sew the final half inch to the jacket so the cord does not swing loosely.

Torso

Use dark olive tweed yarn and the 3.25 mm hook.

1. Round 1: Work 6 sc in an MR. 6 stitches.
2. Round 2: Inc around. 12 stitches.
3. Round 3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 18 stitches.
4. Round 4: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. 24 stitches.
5. Round 5: Repeat 3 sc, inc around. 30 stitches.
6. Round 6: Repeat 4 sc, inc around. 36 stitches.
7. Round 7: Repeat 5 sc, inc around. 42 stitches.
8. Round 8: Repeat 6 sc, inc around. 48 stitches.
9. Rounds 9 to 17: Sc in every stitch around. 48 stitches.
10. Round 18: Repeat 6 sc, dec around. 42 stitches.
11. Rounds 19 to 21: Sc in every stitch around. 42 stitches.
12. Round 22: Repeat 5 sc, dec around. 36 stitches.
13. Rounds 23 to 25: Sc in every stitch around. 36 stitches.
14. Round 26: Repeat 4 sc, dec around. 30 stitches.
15. Rounds 27 and 28: Sc in every stitch around. 30 stitches.

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FO with a long tail. Stuff firmly, paying special attention to the upper torso and neck opening. The body should measure approximately 5 inches tall and 4.5 inches wide.

Legs and Trousers

Make two. Begin with chestnut brown yarn for the shoes. The shoe is worked around both sides of a foundation chain.

Brown Shoes

1. Round 1: Ch 9. Beginning in the second ch from the hook, work 2 sc in the first ch, sc in the next 6 ch, 4 sc in the final ch, rotate, sc in the next 6 unused loops, and 2 sc in the remaining loop. 20 stitches.
2. Round 2: Inc in each of the next 2 stitches, sc 6, inc in each of the next 4 stitches, sc 6, inc in each of the final 2 stitches. 28 stitches.
3. Round 3: BLO sc around. 28 stitches.
4. Rounds 4 to 6: Sc in every stitch around. 28 stitches.
5. Round 7: Sc 8, dec 6 times, sc 8. 22 stitches.
6. Round 8: Sc 7, dec 4 times, sc 7. 18 stitches.

Stuff the toe and sole firmly. Keep the ankle opening round.

Trouser Legs

1. Round 9: Change to olive tweed yarn. BLO sc in every stitch around. 18 stitches.
2. Round 10: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. 24 stitches.
3. Rounds 11 to 22: Sc in every stitch around. 24 stitches.
4. Round 23: Repeat 2 sc, dec around. 18 stitches.
5. Round 24: Sc around. 18 stitches.

Stuff the leg firmly through Round 18 and more lightly at the upper edge. Flatten the opening and work 9 sc through both layers. FO with a long tail.

Attach the legs to the underside of the torso. Leave approximately 4 stitches between the inner leg seams. Angle each shoe outward by approximately 10 degrees to reproduce the relaxed seated posture.

Shoe Soles

Use dark brown yarn. Repeat Shoe Rounds 1 and 2 to create one flat sole for each shoe. FO and sew each sole beneath the shoe, matching the 28 stitches evenly.

Beige Shoe Laces

Use beige embroidery thread. Mark three lace positions on each side of the shoe opening. The first pair should sit directly above Shoe Round 6, and the next two pairs should be spaced one round apart.

Cross the thread diagonally through the marked positions to form three neat X shapes. Tie a small bow at the center front. Secure the bow with a hidden stitch so it remains permanently shaped.

Green Leaf Shoe Decoration

Use sage green yarn and the 2.25 mm hook. Make one leaf for the outer side of the viewer’s right shoe.

1. Ch 6.
2. Beginning in the second ch from the hook, work sl st, sc, hdc, dc, and 5 dc in the final ch.
3. Rotate and work along the opposite side of the chain: dc, hdc, sc, and sl st.
4. FO with a sewing tail.

Fold the leaf slightly along the foundation chain and stitch it approximately one inch behind the toe. Embroider one short dark green stem extending toward the ankle.

Arms and Cream Paws

Make two. Begin with creamy white yarn.

1. Round 1: Work 6 sc in an MR. 6 stitches.
2. Round 2: Inc around. 12 stitches.
3. Round 3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 18 stitches.
4. Rounds 4 to 6: Sc in every stitch around. 18 stitches.
5. Round 7: Repeat 1 sc, dec around. 12 stitches.
6. Round 8: Sc around. 12 stitches.
7. Round 9: Change to olive tweed yarn. BLO sc around. 12 stitches.
8. Round 10: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 18 stitches.
9. Rounds 11 to 20: Sc around. 18 stitches.
10. Round 21: Repeat 1 sc, dec around. 12 stitches.

Stuff the paw firmly and the sleeve lightly. Flatten the upper opening and work 6 sc through both layers. FO with a long tail.

Sew the arms to the body between Torso Rounds 22 and 25. Angle both arms slightly forward. The paws should end approximately level with Torso Round 10.

Field Suit Tailoring

Cream Shirt Insert

Use creamy white yarn. Ch 8.

1. Row 1: Beginning in the second ch, sc across. 7 stitches.
2. Rows 2 to 4: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 7 stitches.
3. Row 5: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 3, dec. 5 stitches.
4. Row 6: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc, dec. 3 stitches.

FO. Position the wide edge at the base of the neck and the narrow point downward. Sew it to the upper center of the torso before adding the lapels.

Jacket Lapels

Make two with olive tweed yarn. Reverse the second lapel during placement.

1. Row 1: Ch 10. Beginning in the second ch, sc across. 9 stitches.
2. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 9 stitches.
3. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 7. 8 stitches.
4. Row 4: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 6. 7 stitches.
5. Row 5: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 5. 6 stitches.
6. Row 6: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 4. 5 stitches.
7. Row 7: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 3. 4 stitches.

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FO with a sewing tail. Place the wide edge at the shoulder and the narrow edge toward the center chest. The two lapels should frame the white shirt insert without completely covering it.

Back Collar

Use olive tweed yarn. Ch 22. Beginning in the second ch, sc across. 21 stitches. Ch 1, turn, and sc across for two additional rows.

FO and sew the collar around the back of the neck. Overlap each end slightly beneath the upper corners of the lapels.

Front Jacket Edging

Use a length of olive-brown yarn and surface sl st down the center front of the torso from the base of the bow tie to Torso Round 8. This creates the visual line of a tailored jacket opening.

Jacket Buttons

Sew three small brown buttons along the center front. Place the upper button approximately half an inch below the bow tie. Space the remaining buttons approximately three-quarters of an inch apart.

Add one additional decorative button on the lower pocket flap if desired. Pass the sewing thread through the torso stuffing several times so each button remains secure.

Lower Patch Pockets

Make two with olive tweed yarn.

1. Row 1: Ch 9. Beginning in the second ch, sc across. 8 stitches.
2. Rows 2 to 6: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 8 stitches.

FO with a long tail. Sew one pocket on each lower front side of the jacket. Position the lower edges near Torso Round 10 and leave the top edges open.

Pocket Flaps

Make two. Ch 10. Beginning in the second ch, sc across. 9 stitches. Ch 1, turn, and sc across for one more row.

FO. Sew only the foundation edge above each pocket opening. Allow the flap to overlap the pocket by approximately three rows.

Shoulder Patches

Make two with warm brown yarn.

1. Round 1: Work 6 sc in an MR. 6 stitches.
2. Round 2: Inc around. 12 stitches.
3. Round 3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 18 stitches.

FO. Fold each circle slightly into an oval. Sew one patch over the outside of each upper sleeve, centered approximately one inch below the shoulder seam.

Name Badge

Cut a cream felt rectangle measuring approximately 1.25 inches wide and 0.4 inch tall. Using a fine-tip fabric pen or one-strand black embroidery thread, add the words DR. B. EAGLE.

Stitch the badge to the viewer’s right side of the jacket, directly above the upper button level. Keep the badge horizontal and place it clear of the satchel strap.

Striped Botanist Bow Tie

Use the 2.25 mm hook. Work in turning rows and change colors after every row in the following sequence: muted red, teal, cream, olive, rust, teal, and muted red.

1. Row 1: Ch 19. Beginning in the second ch, sc across. 18 stitches.
2. Rows 2 to 8: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 18 stitches.

FO and weave in the color-change ends. Pinch the center tightly. Wrap beige yarn around the center eight to ten times and knot it securely at the back.

Sew the bow tie beneath the chin and above the shirt insert. The bow should measure approximately 3 inches wide and should sit horizontally across the upper chest.

Explorer Satchel

Front and Back Panels

Make two with chestnut brown yarn and the 3.25 mm hook.

1. Row 1: Ch 20. Beginning in the second ch, sc across. 19 stitches.
2. Rows 2 to 15: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 19 stitches.

FO. Cut two plastic canvas rectangles slightly smaller than the crocheted panels. Place one reinforcement piece behind each panel.

Satchel Gusset

Ch 49. Beginning in the second ch, sc across. 48 stitches. Ch 1, turn, and sc across for four additional rows.

FO with a long sewing tail. Starting at one upper corner, sew the gusset down one side, across the bottom, and up the opposite side of the front panel. Repeat with the back panel.

Satchel Flap

Use chestnut brown yarn.

1. Row 1: Ch 20. Beginning in the second ch, sc across. 19 stitches.
2. Rows 2 to 8: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 19 stitches.
3. Row 9: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 15, dec. 17 stitches.
4. Row 10: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 13, dec. 15 stitches.
5. Row 11: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 15 stitches.

Work one even round of sc around the flap. FO with a long tail. Sew the straight upper edge to the top of the back panel.

Decorative Satchel Topstitching

Using beige embroidery thread, work a line of evenly spaced running stitches around the front panel and flap. Keep the stitches approximately one-quarter inch from the outer edge.

Front Strap and Buckle

Use brown yarn. Ch 22. Beginning in the second ch, sl st across. FO. Sew the upper end beneath the center of the flap and the lower end to the center front panel.

Form a tiny rectangular buckle with silver-gray embroidery thread. Make two horizontal stitches and two vertical stitches around the brown strap. Add a small center bar across the buckle.

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Long Shoulder Strap

Ch 96 with brown yarn. Beginning in the second ch, sc across. 95 stitches. Ch 1, turn, and sc across once more.

FO. Sew one end to each upper side of the satchel. Place the strap diagonally from the beagle’s viewer-left shoulder to the viewer-right hip.

Secure the strap to the shoulder with two hidden stitches so it remains in the exact diagonal position shown in the image.

Library Label

Cut a cream felt rectangle measuring approximately 1 inch wide and 0.6 inch tall. Add the words BEAGLE LIBRARY in tiny black lettering.

Stitch the label to the viewer’s right side of the flap. Keep the label slightly angled to match the handmade field-equipment appearance.

Miniature Explorer Hat

Hat Crown

Use taupe yarn and the 3.25 mm hook.

1. Round 1: Work 6 sc in an MR. 6 stitches.
2. Round 2: Inc around. 12 stitches.
3. Round 3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 18 stitches.
4. Round 4: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. 24 stitches.
5. Round 5: Repeat 3 sc, inc around. 30 stitches.
6. Round 6: Repeat 4 sc, inc around. 36 stitches.
7. Round 7: BLO sc around. 36 stitches.
8. Rounds 8 to 13: Sc around. 36 stitches.

Hat Brim

1. Round 14: FLO repeat 5 sc, inc around. 42 stitches.
2. Round 15: Repeat 6 sc, inc around. 48 stitches.
3. Round 16: Repeat 7 sc, inc around. 54 stitches.
4. Round 17: Repeat 8 sc, inc around. 60 stitches.
5. Round 18: Sc around. 60 stitches.

FO. Insert a ring of thin plastic canvas between two matching brim layers if a firmer brim is desired. Shape the front and back downward and gently curve both sides upward.

Hat Band

Use chestnut brown yarn. Ch 39. Beginning in the second ch, sl st across. FO and sew the band around the crown directly above the brim.

Hat Feather

Use mottled gray yarn and the 2.25 mm hook.

1. Ch 10.
2. Beginning in the second ch, work sl st, sc, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st, and sl st.
3. Rotate and repeat the same stitches along the opposite side of the chain.

FO. Embroider one dark charcoal line along the center. Tuck the feather behind the hat band on the viewer’s right side and stitch it securely.

Temple Quill Feather

Make a second narrow feather with light gray yarn. Ch 12. Beginning in the second ch, work sl st, sc, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sc, sc, sl st, sl st, and sl st.

Work back along the opposite side with the same stitch sequence in reverse. FO and embroider a dark center shaft.

Wrap the bottom three-quarters inch with beige thread, followed by a short charcoal section. Attach the feather near the upper outside edge of the right ear, angled upward by approximately 35 degrees.

Miniature Bird Field Guide

Pale Blue Cover

Use pale blue yarn and the 2.25 mm hook.

1. Row 1: Ch 12. Beginning in the second ch, sc across. 11 stitches.
2. Rows 2 to 15: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 11 stitches.

FO. Fold the rectangle in half so each cover measures approximately 11 stitches wide and 7 rows tall.

Book Pages

Use off-white yarn. Make four small rectangles.

1. Row 1: Ch 10. Beginning in the second ch, sc across. 9 stitches.
2. Rows 2 to 6: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 9 stitches.

Stack the page rectangles and stitch them together along one short edge. Insert the page block into the folded blue cover and sew through the spine.

Bird Cover Details

Cut a white felt label slightly smaller than the front cover. Add the words BEAGLE FIELD GUIDE TO GARDEN BIRDS in tiny black lettering.

Embroider a small red breast with three red stitches, a brown wing with four brown stitches, and a black beak with one diagonal stitch. Add one short green branch beneath the bird.

Dogwood Daisies Booklet

Cream Cover

Use warm cream yarn and the 2.25 mm hook.

1. Row 1: Ch 10. Beginning in the second ch, sc across. 9 stitches.
2. Rows 2 to 13: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 9 stitches.

FO and fold the rectangle in half. Make three off-white page rectangles using 7 stitches and 5 rows for each rectangle. Stack and sew them into the cover.

Flower Cover Details

Add the words Dogwood Daisies near the top using a fine-tip fabric pen. Embroider two flowers beneath the title.

• For each flower center, make one yellow French knot.
• Work four short white lazy-daisy stitches around each center.
• Add one green stem and two small green leaves.

Additional Botanical Leaf Motifs

Make two or three tiny sage leaves to decorate the shoe, hat, satchel, or book display.

1. Ch 5.
2. Beginning in the second ch, work sl st, sc, hdc, and 4 dc in the final ch.
3. Rotate and work hdc, sc, and sl st along the opposite side.
4. FO and leave a sewing tail.

Add one straight dark green stitch through the center of each leaf. Curve the leaves slightly before attaching them.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

1. Sew the legs securely beneath the body with approximately four stitches between them.
2. Attach the arms between Torso Rounds 22 and 25, angled slightly forward.
3. Position the shirt insert, lapels, collar, pockets, buttons, and bow tie before attaching the head.
4. Center the head over the neck opening and sew around the full 30-stitch neck circumference twice.
5. Reinforce the back of the neck with several hidden vertical stitches between the head and upper torso.
6. Confirm that both ears hang evenly and reach approximately to the bottom of the muzzle.
7. Check that the eyes are level and that the white eye patch remains visible around the left eye.
8. Secure the monocle ring and cord without pulling the right eye inward.
9. Add the nose, mouth, red freckles, and small lower-lip stitch.
10. Place the satchel strap diagonally across the chest and secure it at the shoulder.
11. Arrange the miniature hat and books beside the finished character for the complete display.

For the seated pose shown in the image, gently bend the legs forward at the upper seam and place the beagle on the edge of a shelf or bench. The shoes should hang freely while the torso remains upright.

Care Notes

• Spot-clean the character with cool water and a small amount of mild detergent.
• Do not soak the felt labels, printed book titles, safety eyes, or reinforced satchel.
• Reshape the ears, hat brim, bow tie, and jacket lapels while damp.
• Allow the entire piece to air-dry naturally away from direct heat.
• Store the miniature books separately when transporting the character.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Both eyes are level and securely locked.
• The white blaze is centered from the crown to the muzzle.
• The muzzle is evenly padded and the nose is centered.
• The ears are attached at matching heights and angles.
• The bow tie sits directly beneath the chin.
• The suit includes lapels, collar, pockets, shoulder patches, buttons, and name badge.
• The shoe laces are secure and the leaf decoration is attached.
• The satchel includes its flap, strap, buckle, topstitching, and library label.
• The monocle ring, cord, and temple feather are firmly secured.
• The explorer hat, bird guide, and dogwood booklet are complete.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Remove loose dust with a soft makeup brush or clean microfiber cloth. Support the ears and accessories while brushing so the stitches are not stretched.

For a small stain, dampen a white cloth with cool water and mild soap. Press the cloth against the stained area without rubbing. Blot with a second damp cloth and then with a dry towel.

Do not machine-wash the completed display because the reinforced books, felt labels, hat brim, safety eyes, and satchel structure may become damaged or distorted.

Keep the beagle away from prolonged direct sunlight, which may fade the dark olive tweed, brown ears, red embroidery, and printed labels. Display it in a dry location with good air circulation.

For long-term storage, wrap the figure loosely in acid-free tissue paper. Place the hat and books in a separate small box so they do not press against the face, ears, monocle, or bow tie.

Before redisplaying the character, gently reshape the ears, lapels, shoes, and hat brim by hand. Fluff compressed areas with light fingertip pressure rather than pulling directly on the crocheted stitches.