Knitting Tutorial: Lavender Garden Cat in Embroidered Green Dress with Daisy Satchel – Free Knitting Pattern.

This detailed knitting pattern creates a charming gray tabby garden cat with oversized golden eyes, peach cheeks, a leafy flower crown, and a dark green botanical dress. The finished cat also wears a cream blouse with puffed cuffs, open-toe garden sandals, and a textured crossbody satchel decorated with a white daisy. A wide-brimmed sun hat, striped ribbon, tiny bee, lavender sprigs, watering cans, flowers, and embroidered foliage complete the garden-inspired design.

 

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Pattern Overview

The cat, clothing, sandals, hat, flower crown, and satchel are knitted as separate components. Most toy pieces are worked in the round to reduce visible seams. The dress is knitted from the lower hem upward, while its botanical details are added afterward with duplicate stitch and embroidery.

The head is deliberately large and softly rounded to reproduce the proportions shown. Firm stuffing around the cheeks and lighter stuffing near the crown will help maintain the broad face, small chin, and gentle garden-cat expression.

• Skill level: Intermediate
• Finished height: Approximately 16.5 to 17 inches, or 42 to 43 cm, excluding the hat
• Head width: Approximately 6.5 inches, or 16.5 cm
• Dress length: Approximately 8.75 inches, or 22 cm
• Construction: Knitting in the round and flat, seaming, duplicate stitch, embroidery, and small-item assembly
• US terminology: All knitting terms and measurements follow standard US usage

Materials

• Sport-weight yarn in medium heather gray for the head, ears, and visible arm sections
• Sport-weight yarn in soft white for the muzzle, chin, paws, feet, collar, blouse, and hat ribbon
• Sport-weight yarn in dark forest green for the dress
• Sport-weight yarn in straw tan for the sun hat, sandals, satchel, and strap
• Small amounts of black or charcoal yarn for tabby markings, eyelashes, mouth, and whisker spots
• Small amounts of warm orange, peach, blush pink, pale sage, olive, lavender, violet, light blue, yellow, brown, and cream yarn
• Two 28 to 30 mm domed golden safety eyes with black centers
• One small cream or wooden button for the blouse neckline
• Polyester toy stuffing
• Strong sewing thread for securing the safety eyes
• Washable fabric marker or removable yarn markers
• Optional thin plastic canvas for stabilizing the sandal soles and satchel base

Needles and Tools

• US size 2, or 2.75 mm, double-pointed needles or a long circular needle for magic loop
• US size 1, or 2.25 mm, needles for firm accessory pieces
• US size 3, or 3.25 mm, needles for the softly draping dress skirt
• Tapestry needle
• Embroidery needle
• Stitch markers
• Row counter
• Small stuffing tool
• Two spare needles or stitch holders

Gauge

Using US size 2 needles and sport-weight yarn, work to a firm gauge of 28 stitches and 36 rounds per 4 inches in stockinette stitch. The fabric should be tight enough that stuffing does not show between the stitches.

Using US size 3 needles for the dress, aim for approximately 26 stitches and 34 rounds per 4 inches. The dress should remain flexible while still holding the embroidered details clearly.

Abbreviations

• BO: Bind off
• CO: Cast on
• dec: Decrease
• inc: Increase
• k: Knit
• k2tog: Knit 2 stitches together
• kfb: Knit into the front and back of the same stitch
• m1: Make 1 stitch
• p: Purl
• p2tog: Purl 2 stitches together
• rem: Remaining
• rep: Repeat
• rnd: Round
• RS: Right side
• ssk: Slip, slip, knit the slipped stitches together
• st or sts: Stitch or stitches
• WS: Wrong side

Important Construction Notes

Place the beginning-of-round marker at the back of each body part unless another position is stated. Distribute increases and decreases evenly. Stuff the head and paws firmly, but keep the upper arms and legs slightly softer so they can rest naturally beside the dress.

The safety eyes produce the glossy golden appearance shown. For a toy intended for a child younger than three years, replace the safety eyes with securely embroidered eyes. Every accessory, button, flower, leaf, and strap must be sewn on firmly.

Cat Legs and Feet

Make two identical legs. Begin at the toes using soft white yarn and US size 2 needles.

1. Rnd 1: CO 8 sts and join carefully in the round.
2. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st. You now have 16 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Knit all 16 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Repeat k1, kfb around. You now have 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Knit all 24 sts.
6. Rnd 6: Repeat k2, kfb around. You now have 32 sts.
7. Rnds 7 through 15: Knit all 32 sts.
8. Rnd 16: Repeat k6, k2tog four times. You now have 28 sts.
9. Rnd 17: Knit all 28 sts.
10. Rnd 18: Repeat k5, k2tog four times. You now have 24 sts.
11. Rnds 19 through 46: Knit all 24 sts.
12. BO loosely, leaving a 16-inch sewing tail.

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Stuff each foot firmly through Rnd 18. Continue stuffing the leg more lightly. Flatten the top opening so the toe points forward. The finished foot should project approximately 1.5 inches beyond the front of the leg.

Pink Toe Details

With blush pink yarn, work three vertical duplicate-stitch lines over the front six rounds of each foot. Place one line at the center and one line three stitches to each side. Each line should be four stitches long.

Add a small pink oval on the underside of each foot with six satin stitches. These details should remain visible through the open front of the sandals.

Cat Body

The body is mostly concealed by the blouse and dress, but its firm shape supports the large head. Use medium gray yarn.

1. Rnd 1: CO 48 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnds 2 through 10: Knit all 48 sts.
3. Rnd 11: Repeat k4, k2tog eight times. You now have 40 sts.
4. Rnds 12 through 24: Knit all 40 sts.
5. Rnd 25: Repeat k3, k2tog eight times. You now have 32 sts.
6. Rnds 26 through 38: Knit all 32 sts.
7. Rnd 39: Repeat k2, k2tog eight times. You now have 24 sts.
8. Rnds 40 through 42: Knit all 24 sts.
9. BO, leaving a long sewing tail.

Stuff the lower body firmly and the shoulder area moderately. The body should measure approximately 5.25 inches from lower edge to neck. Do not overfill the neck opening, because the head must sit close to the shoulders.

Arms and Paws

Make two. Begin with soft white yarn for the paws.

1. Rnd 1: CO 8 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st. You now have 16 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Knit all 16 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Repeat k1, kfb around. You now have 24 sts.
5. Rnds 5 through 11: Knit all 24 sts.
6. Rnd 12: Repeat k4, k2tog four times. You now have 20 sts.
7. Change to medium gray yarn.
8. Rnds 13 through 34: Knit all 20 sts.
9. BO, leaving an 18-inch sewing tail.

Stuff the paws firmly and the arms lightly. Add three pink duplicate-stitch lines to each paw, each three stitches long. Place the lines evenly across the rounded front of the paw.

Large Rounded Cat Head

Use medium heather gray yarn. The head is worked from the crown downward. Keep the beginning-of-round marker at the center back.

1. Rnd 1: CO 8 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st. You now have 16 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Knit all 16 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Repeat k1, kfb eight times. You now have 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Knit all 24 sts.
6. Rnd 6: Repeat k2, kfb eight times. You now have 32 sts.
7. Rnd 7: Knit all 32 sts.
8. Rnd 8: Repeat k3, kfb eight times. You now have 40 sts.
9. Rnd 9: Knit all 40 sts.
10. Rnd 10: Repeat k4, kfb eight times. You now have 48 sts.
11. Rnd 11: Knit all 48 sts.
12. Rnd 12: Repeat k5, kfb eight times. You now have 56 sts.
13. Rnd 13: Knit all 56 sts.
14. Rnd 14: Repeat k6, kfb eight times. You now have 64 sts.
15. Rnd 15: Knit all 64 sts.
16. Rnd 16: Repeat k7, kfb eight times. You now have 72 sts.
17. Rnd 17: Knit all 72 sts.
18. Rnd 18: Repeat k8, kfb eight times. You now have 80 sts.
19. Rnds 19 through 34: Knit all 80 sts.
20. Rnd 35: Repeat k9, kfb eight times. You now have 88 sts.
21. Rnds 36 through 44: Knit all 88 sts.
22. Rnd 45: Repeat k9, k2tog eight times. You now have 80 sts.
23. Rnd 46: Knit all 80 sts.
24. Rnd 47: Repeat k8, k2tog eight times. You now have 72 sts.
25. Rnd 48: Knit all 72 sts.
26. Rnd 49: Repeat k7, k2tog eight times. You now have 64 sts.
27. Rnd 50: Knit all 64 sts.
28. Rnd 51: Repeat k6, k2tog eight times. You now have 56 sts.
29. Rnd 52: Knit all 56 sts.
30. Rnd 53: Repeat k5, k2tog eight times. You now have 48 sts.
31. Rnd 54: Knit all 48 sts.
32. Rnd 55: Repeat k4, k2tog eight times. You now have 40 sts.
33. Rnd 56: Knit all 40 sts.
34. Rnd 57: Repeat k3, k2tog eight times. You now have 32 sts.
35. Rnd 58: Knit all 32 sts.
36. Rnd 59: Repeat k2, k2tog eight times. You now have 24 sts.
37. Leave the 24 neck sts open and cut a 20-inch sewing tail.

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Insert the eyes before completing the stuffing. Position the eye centers approximately 25 stitches apart, between Rnds 31 and 32. Count outward evenly from the center-front stitch. The lower edges of the eyes should sit just above the widest cheek section.

Stuff the forehead firmly, then fill behind and below each eye. Add extra stuffing to the outer cheek areas between Rnds 34 and 45. Keep the lower center of the face slightly flatter so the white muzzle pads can sit closely together.

White Muzzle Pads

Make two identical oval pads with soft white yarn. Work flat in stockinette stitch.

1. Row 1, RS: CO 3 sts. Kfb, k1, kfb. You now have 5 sts.
2. Row 2: Purl all 5 sts.
3. Row 3: Kfb, k3, kfb. You now have 7 sts.
4. Row 4: Purl all 7 sts.
5. Row 5: Kfb, k5, kfb. You now have 9 sts.
6. Rows 6 through 12: Continue in stockinette stitch over 9 sts.
7. Row 13: Ssk, k5, k2tog. You now have 7 sts.
8. Row 14: Purl all 7 sts.
9. Row 15: Ssk, k3, k2tog. You now have 5 sts.
10. Row 16: Purl all 5 sts.
11. Row 17: Ssk, k1, k2tog. You now have 3 sts.
12. BO.

Lightly stuff each pad. Place the pads horizontally beneath the eyes with their inner edges touching. Sew the outer edges down first, then shape the inner edges into two rounded cheeks.

White Chin

1. CO 9 sts with white yarn.
2. Knit 10 rows in garter stitch.
3. On the next row, ssk, k5, k2tog. You now have 7 sts.
4. Knit one row.
5. BO all 7 sts.

Fold the piece slightly and place it beneath the muzzle pads. The narrow edge should point downward. Sew it into a shallow rounded chin without adding stuffing.

Pink Nose

Use blush pink yarn and work flat.

1. Row 1: CO 7 sts.
2. Row 2: Purl all 7 sts.
3. Row 3: Ssk, k3, k2tog. You now have 5 sts.
4. Row 4: Purl all 5 sts.
5. Row 5: Ssk, k1, k2tog. You now have 3 sts.
6. Row 6: Purl all 3 sts.
7. Row 7: Slip 1, k2tog, pass the slipped st over. One st remains.
8. Fasten off.

Place the wide edge of the nose directly above the touching muzzle pads. Sew around all three sides. Add one short vertical black stitch below the nose and two curved backstitches forming a soft upside-down Y-shaped mouth.

Cat Ears

Make two outer ears in gray. Work flat.

1. CO 22 sts.
2. Row 1: Purl all sts.
3. Row 2: Ssk, knit to the final 2 sts, k2tog. You now have 20 sts.
4. Row 3: Purl all sts.
5. Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until 2 sts remain.
6. K2tog and fasten off.

For each inner ear, use peach yarn and CO 14 sts. Work the same two-row decrease sequence until one stitch remains. Fasten off and sew the peach triangle to the center of the gray triangle, leaving a three-stitch gray border.

Fold the lower corners of each ear slightly toward one another. Sew the ears to the head between Rnds 13 and 25. Angle each ear outward approximately 25 degrees. The inner lower corners should sit about 20 stitches apart across the crown.

Facial Markings

Forehead Tabby Stripes

• Work one central charcoal stripe from Rnd 18 to Rnd 29. Make it three stitches wide at the top, five stitches wide through the center, and two stitches wide at the lower end.
• Place one narrow black stripe seven stitches to each side of the center stripe. Each side stripe should be eight stitches long and lean inward toward the eyes.
• Add one warm orange patch between the center stripe and each side stripe. Each orange patch should cover approximately four stitches by six rounds.

Side Face Stripes

• Embroider two charcoal stripes on each cheek, beginning four stitches outside each eye.
• Make the upper stripe six stitches long and the lower stripe five stitches long.
• Angle the stripes slightly downward toward the muzzle.
• Add three tiny black whisker dots beside each muzzle pad.

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Cheeks and Whiskers

With blush pink yarn, duplicate stitch an oval patch beneath each eye. Each patch should measure approximately eight stitches wide and five rounds high. Blend the outer edge by adding two shorter rows above and below the central section.

Using white embroidery yarn, add three whiskers on each side. Each whisker should begin beside the muzzle pad and extend about 1.5 inches. Secure the yarn at the base of every whisker so it cannot pull loose.

Cream Blouse Body

Use cream yarn and US size 2 needles. The blouse is knitted from the lower edge upward in the round.

1. CO 72 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnds 1 through 6: Alternate one knit round and one purl round to form three garter ridges.
3. Rnds 7 through 28: Knit all 72 sts.
4. Divide 36 sts for the front and 36 sts for the back.

Front Blouse Panel

1. Row 1, RS: BO 3 sts, knit to the end. You have 33 sts.
2. Row 2: BO 3 sts, purl to the end. You have 30 sts.
3. Row 3: Ssk, knit to the final 2 sts, k2tog. You have 28 sts.
4. Row 4: Purl all sts.
5. Row 5: Ssk, knit to the final 2 sts, k2tog. You have 26 sts.
6. Rows 6 through 12: Continue in stockinette stitch.
7. Row 13: K8, BO 10 sts, k8.
8. Work each shoulder separately in stockinette for 6 more rows.
9. BO each group of 8 shoulder sts.

Back Blouse Panel

1. Shape both armholes exactly as for the front until 26 sts remain.
2. Continue in stockinette stitch through Row 18.
3. Row 19: K8, BO 10 sts, k8.
4. Work each shoulder for 2 more rows.
5. BO each group of 8 shoulder sts.

Join the shoulder seams. Leave the lower body open until the blouse is placed on the cat. After dressing, close the lower opening with mattress stitch where it will be concealed by the dress.

Puffed Cream Sleeves

Make two. Begin at the cuff and work in the round.

1. CO 40 sts.
2. Rnds 1 through 4: Alternate one knit round and one purl round.
3. Rnd 5: K2tog around. You now have 20 sts.
4. Rnds 6 through 10: Knit all 20 sts.
5. Rnd 11: Repeat k4, m1 four times. You now have 24 sts.
6. Rnd 15: K1, m1, knit to the final st, m1, k1. You have 26 sts.
7. Repeat the two-stitch increase on Rnds 19, 23, 27, 31, and 35. You will have 36 sts.
8. Rnds 36 through 39: Knit all 36 sts.
9. Turn and begin working flat.
10. Rows 40 and 41: BO 3 sts at the beginning of each row. You have 30 sts.
11. Rows 42 through 57: On every RS row, ssk, knit to the final 2 sts, k2tog. Work WS rows in purl. After eight RS decrease rows, 14 sts remain.
12. BO all 14 sts.

Sew each sleeve cap into an armhole. Place the sleeve seam beneath the arm. The gathered cuff should sit directly above the white paw, leaving approximately 1 inch of paw visible.

Scalloped Garden Collar

The collar consists of four overlapping leaf-shaped sections. Make four in cream yarn.

1. Row 1: CO 3 sts. Kfb, k1, kfb. You have 5 sts.
2. Row 2: Purl all sts.
3. Row 3: Kfb, knit to the final st, kfb. You have 7 sts.
4. Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until 15 sts are reached.
5. Work 4 rows in stockinette without shaping.
6. On the next RS row, ssk, knit to the final 2 sts, k2tog.
7. Repeat the decrease row on every RS row until 3 sts remain.
8. Slip 1, k2tog, pass the slipped st over. Fasten off.

Arrange two collar leaves on each side of the front neckline. Overlap the inner leaves slightly at the center. The pointed ends should face outward over the shoulders. Sew the upper edges around the blouse neckline and leave the lower scalloped edges free.

Sew the small cream or wooden button beneath the center collar overlap. Add a short embroidered button loop if desired, although the blouse can remain permanently closed on the doll.

Dark Green Garden Dress

Use forest green yarn and US size 3 needles. The skirt is worked in the round from the hem upward. Keep the beginning-of-round marker at the center back.

1. Rnd 1: CO 168 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 2: Purl all 168 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Knit all 168 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Purl all 168 sts.
5. Rnds 5 through 10: Knit all 168 sts.
6. Rnd 11: Repeat k12, k2tog twelve times. You have 156 sts.
7. Rnds 12 through 20: Knit all 156 sts.
8. Rnd 21: Repeat k11, k2tog twelve times. You have 144 sts.
9. Rnds 22 through 30: Knit all 144 sts.
10. Rnd 31: Repeat k10, k2tog twelve times. You have 132 sts.
11. Rnds 32 through 40: Knit all 132 sts.
12. Rnd 41: Repeat k9, k2tog twelve times. You have 120 sts.
13. Rnds 42 through 50: Knit all 120 sts.
14. Rnd 51: Repeat k8, k2tog twelve times. You have 108 sts.
15. Rnds 52 through 60: Knit all 108 sts.
16. Rnd 61: Repeat k7, k2tog twelve times. You have 96 sts.
17. Rnds 62 through 68: Knit all 96 sts.
18. Rnd 69: Repeat k10, k2tog eight times. You have 88 sts.
19. Rnds 70 and 71: Knit all 88 sts.
20. Rnd 72: Repeat k9, k2tog eight times. You have 80 sts.
21. Rnds 73 and 74: Knit all 80 sts.
22. Rnd 75: Repeat k8, k2tog eight times. You have 72 sts.
23. Rnds 76 through 84: Knit all 72 sts.
24. Divide 36 sts for the front bodice and 36 sts for the back bodice.

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Front Dress Bodice

1. Row 1, RS: BO 3 sts, knit to the end. You have 33 sts.
2. Row 2: BO 3 sts, purl to the end. You have 30 sts.
3. Row 3: Ssk, knit to the final 2 sts, k2tog. You have 28 sts.
4. Row 4: Purl all sts.
5. Row 5: Ssk, knit to the final 2 sts, k2tog. You have 26 sts.
6. Rows 6 through 13: Continue in stockinette stitch.
7. Row 14: K8, BO 10 sts, k8.
8. Work each shoulder strap separately for 7 rows.
9. BO each group of 8 sts.

Back Dress Bodice

1. Shape both armholes exactly as for the front until 26 sts remain.
2. Continue in stockinette through Row 18.
3. Row 19: K8, BO 10 sts, k8.
4. Work each shoulder strap for 3 rows.
5. BO each group of 8 sts.

Join the shoulder seams. The dress neckline should sit beneath the cream collar. Carefully steam or lightly wet-block the skirt so the hem spreads into a smooth A-line shape.

Dress Hem Border

Use duplicate stitch after the dress is knitted. Count the first stockinette round above the garter hem as embroidery row one.

• On embroidery row 2, add one tan stitch every fourth green stitch around the skirt.
• On embroidery row 4, place tan stitches midway between the stitches from row 2.
• On embroidery row 6, work a repeating motif of one sage stitch, one tan stitch, one sage stitch, and five green stitches.
• On embroidery row 8, place one tan stitch directly above the center of each three-stitch sage and tan group.

The completed border should form a delicate line of tiny garden crosses rather than a heavy geometric band.

Lavender and Foliage Embroidery

Mark the center front of the skirt. Place five lavender plants across the front between dress Rnds 31 and 46. Space the centers approximately 20 stitches apart.

1. For each stem, embroider a vertical pale sage line seven stitches high.
2. Add two diagonal sage leaves on the lower left side and two on the lower right side.
3. Place the first violet bud two stitches above the lowest leaf.
4. Add four more violet buds upward in alternating left and right positions.
5. Finish with one lavender stitch at the top of the stem.

Make the center lavender plant nine stitches high. Make the two neighboring plants eight stitches high and the two outer plants seven stitches high. This creates the gently curved arrangement visible across the skirt.

Watering Can and Flowerpot Motifs

Place four garden-container motifs across the lower front of the dress between Rnds 13 and 29. Leave approximately eight green stitches between neighboring motifs.

Left Flowerpot

• Duplicate stitch a seven-stitch-wide gray pot for four rounds.
• Reduce the top width to five stitches.
• Add one lavender flower centered above the pot.
• Work two pale sage leaves on each side of the flower stem.

Left Watering Can

• Create a pale gray body nine stitches wide and five rounds high.
• Add a three-stitch-high lavender panel in the center.
• Extend a three-stitch spout diagonally upward to the left.
• Outline a curved handle on the right with six backstitches.
• Add a sage rim across the upper edge.

Center Watering Can

• Make the body ten stitches wide and six rounds high using pale sage yarn.
• Add a light gray upper rim.
• Work a four-stitch spout extending upward to the left.
• Outline a rounded handle on the right.
• Add one lavender stitch and two violet stitches inside the can.

Right Flower Basket

• Work a seven-stitch-wide gray basket for five rounds.
• Add two sage leaves at each side.
• Place three violet flower clusters above the basket.
• Outline the lower edge with one row of cream backstitch.

Upper Bodice Botanical Sprigs

Place three upright sprigs on the front bodice. Center one sprig and position the remaining sprigs nine stitches to each side.

• Each stem is seven duplicate stitches high in pale sage.
• Add three small leaves on the left and three leaves on the right.
• Place one lavender bud beside the upper two leaves.
• Add a single light blue stitch near the center of each stem.
• Finish each sprig with a tiny cream French knot or a small duplicate stitch.

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Wide-Brimmed Garden Hat

Use straw tan yarn and US size 2 needles. Begin at the center of the crown.

1. Rnd 1: CO 8 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st. You have 16 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Knit all 16 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Repeat k1, kfb eight times. You have 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Knit all 24 sts.
6. Rnd 6: Repeat k2, kfb eight times. You have 32 sts.
7. Rnd 7: Knit all 32 sts.
8. Rnd 8: Repeat k3, kfb eight times. You have 40 sts.
9. Rnd 9: Knit all 40 sts.
10. Rnd 10: Repeat k4, kfb eight times. You have 48 sts.
11. Rnd 11: Knit all 48 sts.
12. Rnd 12: Repeat k5, kfb eight times. You have 56 sts.
13. Rnd 13: Knit all 56 sts.
14. Rnd 14: Repeat k6, kfb eight times. You have 64 sts.
15. Rnd 15: Knit all 64 sts.
16. Rnd 16: Repeat k7, kfb eight times. You have 72 sts.
17. Rnd 17: Knit all 72 sts.
18. Rnd 18: Repeat k8, kfb eight times. You have 80 sts.
19. Rnds 19 through 30: Knit all 80 sts.
20. Rnd 31: Repeat k9, kfb eight times. You have 88 sts.
21. Rnd 32: Knit all 88 sts.
22. Rnd 33: Repeat k10, kfb eight times. You have 96 sts.
23. Rnd 34: Knit all 96 sts.
24. Rnd 35: Repeat k11, kfb eight times. You have 104 sts.
25. Rnd 36: Knit all 104 sts.
26. Rnd 37: Repeat k12, kfb eight times. You have 112 sts.
27. Rnd 38: Knit all 112 sts.
28. Rnd 39: Repeat k13, kfb eight times. You have 120 sts.
29. Rnd 40: Knit all 120 sts.
30. Rnd 41: Repeat k14, kfb eight times. You have 128 sts.
31. Rnd 42: Knit all 128 sts.
32. Rnd 43: Repeat k15, kfb eight times. You have 136 sts.
33. Rnd 44: Knit all 136 sts.
34. Rnd 45: Repeat k16, kfb eight times. You have 144 sts.
35. Rnds 46 through 53: Alternate one purl round and one knit round.
36. BO loosely.

Wet-block the hat over a rounded bowl. Pin the brim flat until completely dry. The crown should remain softly domed, while the brim should spread evenly without curling.

Striped Hat Ribbon and Bow

CO 7 sts with soft white yarn. Work in garter stitch for 6 rows. Change to pale sage and knit 6 rows. Continue alternating six-row sections until the ribbon measures 15 inches. BO.

Wrap the ribbon around the hat crown. Overlap the ends by four stitches and sew securely. For the bow, make a second seven-stitch strip measuring 6 inches. Fold each end toward the center and wrap a narrow three-stitch sage strip around the middle.

Make two bow tails. CO 7 sts for each tail and knit 28 rows in alternating white and sage sections. Decrease one stitch at each edge on the final two RS rows, then BO. Sew the tails beneath the bow.

Tiny Knitted Bee for the Hat

Using yellow yarn, CO 6 sts and work a six-stitch I-cord for four rows. Change to dark brown for two rows, yellow for two rows, and dark brown for two final rows. Thread the yarn through all six stitches and pull closed.

For each wing, CO 3 sts in white. Knit one row. Kfb in every stitch to make 6 sts. Knit two rows. K2tog across to return to 3 sts, then fasten off. Sew both wings to the bee and attach the bee above the bow.

Leafy Flower Crown

Make a three-stitch I-cord in dark green long enough to fit around the head between the ears, approximately 13.5 inches. Join the ends invisibly and secure the crown to the head with several hidden stitches.

Small Crown Leaves

Make eight leaves in mixed sage and olive shades.

1. CO 3 sts.
2. Kfb in every st. You have 6 sts.
3. Knit 2 rows.
4. K2tog across. You have 3 sts.
5. Slip 1, k2tog, pass the slipped st over.
6. Fasten off.

Crown Berries and Flowers

• Make four brown berries by CO 6 sts, knitting two rows, threading the yarn through all sts, stuffing lightly, and pulling closed.
• Make two coral berries in the same manner.
• Make one blue flower using five two-stitch loops secured around a yellow center knot.
• Make two cream buds from three-stitch I-cords worked for four rows and gathered closed.

Arrange the leaves and berries unevenly along the crown. Place the blue flower slightly right of center and one coral berry near each ear. Keep the decorations low so they do not cover the tabby forehead markings.

Textured Daisy Satchel

Use straw tan yarn and US size 1 needles. The front and back are knitted in seed stitch.

Satchel Front

1. CO 28 sts.
2. Row 1: Repeat k1, p1 across.
3. Row 2: Repeat p1, k1 across.
4. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until 32 rows are completed.
5. BO all sts.

Satchel Back and Flap

1. CO 28 sts.
2. Work 32 rows in seed stitch as for the front.
3. Continue for 14 additional rows in seed stitch for the flap.
4. Next RS row: Ssk, work in seed stitch to the final 2 sts, k2tog. You have 26 sts.
5. Repeat the two-stitch decrease on every RS row until 20 sts remain.
6. Work 3 rows without shaping.
7. BO all 20 sts.

Satchel Gusset

CO 8 sts and work in seed stitch until the strip fits around one side, the lower edge, and the opposite side of the bag. This will require approximately 82 rows. BO and sew the gusset between the front and back pieces.

Fold the flap over the front. Place its lower edge approximately 1 inch below the bag opening. Add a small yarn loop beneath the flap and a tiny tan button on the front if a functional closure is desired.

White Daisy Decoration

Make eight white petals.

1. CO 3 sts.
2. Knit 5 rows in garter stitch.
3. Slip 1, k2tog, pass the slipped st over.
4. Fasten off.

Arrange the eight petals in a circle on the lower-right area of the flap. For the yellow center, CO 6 sts, knit two rows, gather the stitches tightly, and sew the small rounded center over the petal ends.

Make two tiny sage leaves using the crown-leaf instructions. Sew one leaf beneath the daisy and one leaf slightly to its left.

Crossbody Strap

CO 4 sts with tan yarn and work a four-stitch I-cord until it measures approximately 25 inches. BO and sew one end to each upper side of the satchel.

Position the satchel at the cat’s right hip. Pass the strap diagonally from the right hip to the left shoulder. Secure the strap discreetly at the shoulder and waist so the bag remains in the same position.

Knitted Garden Sandals

Sandal Soles

Make four sole pieces in straw tan, creating two layers for each sandal.

1. Row 1: CO 8 sts.
2. Row 2: Kfb, knit to the final st, kfb. You have 10 sts.
3. Row 3: Knit all 10 sts.
4. Row 4: Kfb, knit to the final st, kfb. You have 12 sts.
5. Rows 5 through 24: Knit all 12 sts.
6. Row 25: Ssk, knit to the final 2 sts, k2tog. You have 10 sts.
7. Row 26: Knit all 10 sts.
8. Row 27: Ssk, knit to the final 2 sts, k2tog. You have 8 sts.
9. BO all sts.

Place two sole pieces together for each foot. Insert a matching piece of thin plastic canvas if extra firmness is needed. Sew around the edges with tan yarn.

Sandal Straps

• Make one 16-inch three-stitch I-cord for each sandal.
• Attach the center of the cord at the back of the heel.
• Cross both ends over the top of the foot.
• Wrap the ends around the ankle and secure them at the outer side.
• Add one short horizontal I-cord across the front edge of each sandal.

Sandal Leaves

Make two sage leaves. CO 3 sts, kfb in every stitch to make 6 sts, knit two rows, k2tog across to make 3 sts, then decrease to one stitch. Sew one leaf to the outer ankle strap of each sandal.

Lavender Sprig Accessory

Make three lavender stems. For each stem, work a three-stitch pale sage I-cord measuring 3.5 inches. Embroider five small violet buds along the upper half, alternating from side to side.

Tie the stems together with a 10-inch lavender I-cord formed into a small bow. The bouquet can be displayed beside the cat or secured loosely beneath one paw.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

1. Sew the legs to the lower body, spacing their inner edges approximately 0.75 inch apart.
2. Place the arms beside the upper body at a downward angle of approximately 30 degrees.
3. Sew the head to the 24-stitch neck opening using two complete rounds of strong backstitch.
4. Dress the cat in the blouse before attaching the collar permanently.
5. Place the green dress over the blouse and align the center back seams.
6. Put the sandals on the feet and secure them with hidden stitches.
7. Add the flower crown, satchel, and optional hat.

Check that the eye highlights face in the same direction. Add one short charcoal eyelash at the upper outer corner of each eye. Smooth the cheek stuffing and adjust the muzzle pads until both sides appear balanced.

Care Notes

Keep the finished cat away from direct heat and prolonged sunlight. The dark green dress and lavender embroidery may fade if displayed in strong sun. Store the hat flat so the brim does not curl.

This design contains small decorative parts. It is best suited as a collectible display doll unless every component has been adapted and secured for child-safe use.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Both eyes are level and firmly secured.
• The muzzle pads touch evenly beneath the nose.
• The ears angle outward symmetrically.
• The blouse cuffs sit directly above the paws.
• The dress hem hangs evenly around both legs.
• All embroidered motifs face the center front.
• The satchel rests at the right hip.
• The sandal straps cross in matching directions.
• The flower crown does not cover the forehead stripes.
• All yarn ends are woven in and hidden.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Dust the doll regularly with a soft, dry brush. For a small mark, dab the affected area with cool water and a tiny amount of gentle wool-safe cleanser. Do not rub the embroidered dress motifs or glossy eyes.

Avoid machine washing, machine drying, bleaching, twisting, or fully soaking the assembled doll. If deeper cleaning is required, remove the hat and satchel, support the head during cleaning, blot excess moisture with a towel, reshape every part, and allow the doll to air-dry completely on a flat surface.