Knitting Tutorial: Patchwork Garden Dog in Floral Cardigan with Mushroom Headpiece and Tea Accessories – Free Knitting Pattern.

This detailed knitting pattern creates a seated patchwork garden dog with a cream muzzle, mismatched floppy ears, oversized eyes, a floral Fair Isle cardigan, rust sweater, textured brown trousers, patterned slippers, and a crossbody garden satchel. The complete display also includes mushroom and daisy head decorations, a ladybug brooch, straw-style garden hat, teacup, saucer, and jam-filled pastry.

 

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Pattern Overview

• Skill level: Confident beginner to intermediate. The pattern uses knitting in the round, simple flat pieces, stranded colorwork, basic cables, short shaping sections, embroidery, seaming, and small stuffed accessories.
• Finished seated height: Approximately 15.5 inches or 39 cm from the lower body to the top of the head, excluding the ears.
• Approximate standing length: 20 inches or 51 cm from the top of the head to the bottom of the slippers.
• Construction: The dog is made from separate knitted head, muzzle, body, arm, leg, ear, face-patch, clothing, and accessory pieces. Most toy pieces are knitted in the round and firmly stuffed.
• Important sizing note: Maintain the stated gauge for the head and body. Knit the clothing with slightly relaxed tension so it can be fitted over the stuffed doll without stretching the colorwork.

Materials

• DK-weight yarn in warm cream for the head, muzzle, paws, legs, eye surrounds, sweater motifs, slippers, saucers, and pastry cream.
• DK-weight yarn in matte black for the left facial patch, both inner ears, left outer ear, nose, pupils, collar, ladybug details, and embroidery.
• DK-weight yarn in golden tan for the right facial patch, right outer ear, small mushroom, and garden hat.
• DK-weight yarn in pale sage green for cardigan ribbing, cardigan bands, floral leaves, slipper motifs, and clover decoration.
• DK-weight yarn in dusty blue for cardigan flowers and slipper colorwork.
• DK-weight yarn in dark forest green for additional leaf details and flower centers.
• DK-weight yarn in rust brown for the sleeveless sweater and small decorative accents.
• DK-weight yarn in medium brown for the trousers, slipper straps, bows, satchel, and hat band details.
• DK-weight yarn in dark brown for slipper soles, satchel edging, pastry crust, and selected embroidery.
• Small amounts of red, white, yellow, pink, and deep burgundy DK yarn for the mushrooms, daisy, ladybug, hat flowers, jam, and pastry.
• US size 3 or 3.25 mm double-pointed needles or a long circular needle for magic-loop knitting.
• US size 2.5 or 3 mm needles for clothing, facial appliques, and small accessories.
• US size 1.5 or 2.5 mm needles for tiny decorations when a firm fabric is preferred.
• One cable needle.
• Polyester toy stuffing.
• Two 14 mm glossy black safety eyes, or black yarn for fully embroidered eyes.
• Three 10 mm wooden buttons for the cardigan.
• Two 9 mm wooden buttons for the slipper straps.
• One 8 mm gold or mustard button for the black collar.
• One small button for the satchel flap, if desired.
• Black embroidery thread for the mouth, eyelashes, eyebrows, whiskers, and ladybug markings.
• White embroidery thread for eye highlights and mushroom spots.
• Matching sewing yarn, tapestry needle, stitch markers, pins, and row counter.
• Optional flexible drinking straw, foam rod, or tightly rolled felt for internal neck support.
• Optional clear nylon cord for reinforcing the garden-hat brim.

Gauge

Using US size 3 or 3.25 mm needles in stockinette stitch, the recommended gauge is 24 stitches and 32 rounds per 4 inches or 10 cm. The knitted fabric should be firm enough that stuffing does not show through the stitches.

Using US size 2.5 or 3 mm needles for the clothing, aim for approximately 26 stitches and 34 rows per 4 inches or 10 cm. Check the cardigan against the stuffed body before completing the shoulder seams.

Abbreviations

• BO: Bind off.
• CO: Cast on.
• k: Knit.
• p: Purl.
• st or sts: Stitch or stitches.
• rnd or rnds: Round or rounds.
• RS: Right side.
• WS: Wrong side.
• kfb: Knit into the front and back of the same stitch.
• k2tog: Knit two stitches together.
• ssk: Slip one stitch knitwise twice, return both stitches to the left needle, then knit them together through the back loops.
• M1L: Make one stitch leaning left.
• M1R: Make one stitch leaning right.
• yo: Yarn over.
• sl1: Slip one stitch.
• pm: Place marker.
• sm: Slip marker.
• st st: Stockinette stitch. Knit on RS rows and purl on WS rows when working flat. Knit every round when working in the round.
• garter stitch: Knit every row when working flat.
• seed stitch: Alternate knit and purl stitches, reversing the sequence on the next row.
• C6F: Slip three stitches to the cable needle and hold in front, knit three stitches, then knit three stitches from the cable needle.

Important Construction Notes

• Leave yarn tails measuring at least 10 inches or 25 cm on all body pieces. These tails can be used for neat and secure assembly.
• Stuff the head firmly, especially around the cheeks and crown. Keep the muzzle slightly softer so it remains rounded rather than becoming rigid.
• Place all facial pieces with pins before sewing. The large eyes and asymmetrical patches create the distinctive expression shown in the reference design.
• When working stranded colorwork, carry unused yarn loosely across the back. Catch floats longer than four stitches to prevent snagging.
• The dog is designed to sit. Keep the upper legs firm, the knee areas lightly stuffed, and the feet moderately firm so the slippers retain their shape.

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Dog Head

Main Cream Head

Using cream yarn and US size 3 or 3.25 mm needles, work in continuous rounds. Place the beginning-of-round marker at the center back of the head.

1. CO 24 sts. Divide evenly across the needles and join without twisting.
2. Rnd 1: Repeat k2, kfb around. 32 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Repeat k3, kfb around. 40 sts.
4. Rnd 3: Repeat k4, kfb around. 48 sts.
5. Rnd 4: Repeat k5, kfb around. 56 sts.
6. Rnd 5: Repeat k6, kfb around. 64 sts.
7. Rnd 6: Repeat k7, kfb around. 72 sts.
8. Rnds 7-12: Knit all 72 sts.
9. Rnd 13: Repeat k8, kfb around. 80 sts.
10. Rnds 14-33: Knit all 80 sts.
11. Rnd 34: Repeat k8, k2tog around. 72 sts.
12. Rnds 35-39: Knit all 72 sts.
13. Rnd 40: Repeat k7, k2tog around. 64 sts.
14. Rnds 41-44: Knit all 64 sts.
15. Rnd 45: Repeat k6, k2tog around. 56 sts.
16. Rnd 46: Knit all 56 sts.
17. Rnd 47: Repeat k5, k2tog around. 48 sts.
18. Rnd 48: Repeat k4, k2tog around. 40 sts.
19. Rnd 49: Repeat k3, k2tog around. 32 sts.
20. Begin stuffing. Shape the lower head into a broad oval and keep the crown smoothly rounded.
21. Rnd 50: Repeat k2, k2tog around. 24 sts.
22. Rnd 51: Repeat k1, k2tog around. 16 sts.
23. Rnd 52: K2tog around. 8 sts.
24. Cut the yarn, thread it through the remaining stitches, pull tightly, and fasten securely at the crown.

Large Cream Muzzle

The muzzle is a separate stuffed oval. It should cover the lower front of the head and create the long, friendly dog face visible in the finished doll.

1. Using cream yarn, CO 12 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: Kfb in every stitch. 24 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Repeat k1, kfb around. 36 sts.
4. Rnd 3: Repeat k2, kfb around. 48 sts.
5. Rnd 4: Repeat k3, kfb around. 60 sts.
6. Rnds 5-14: Knit all 60 sts.
7. Rnd 15: Repeat k3, k2tog around. 48 sts.
8. Rnds 16-18: Knit all 48 sts.
9. Rnd 19: Repeat k2, k2tog around. 36 sts.
10. Rnd 20: Knit all 36 sts.
11. Rnd 21: Repeat k1, k2tog around. 24 sts.
12. Stuff lightly, keeping the back surface flatter than the front.
13. Rnd 22: K2tog around. 12 sts.
14. Cut the yarn and close the remaining opening.

Pin the muzzle horizontally over the lower front of the head. Its upper edge should sit directly beneath the eye centers. Stretch the muzzle slightly wider than it is tall, then sew around its back edge using small mattress stitches.

Black Nose

Using black yarn and smaller needles, work the nose flat in stockinette stitch.

1. CO 8 sts.
2. Row 1, WS: Purl.
3. Row 2: Kfb, k6, kfb. 10 sts.
4. Row 3: Purl.
5. Row 4: Kfb, k8, kfb. 12 sts.
6. Row 5: Purl.
7. Row 6: Kfb, k10, kfb. 14 sts.
8. Row 7: Purl.
9. Row 8: Kfb, k12, kfb. 16 sts.
10. Rows 9-14: Work in stockinette stitch.
11. Row 15: K2tog, k12, ssk. 14 sts.
12. Row 16: Purl.
13. Row 17: K2tog, k10, ssk. 12 sts.
14. Row 18: Purl.
15. Row 19: K2tog, k8, ssk. 10 sts.
16. Row 20: Purl.
17. Row 21: K2tog, k6, ssk. 8 sts.
18. BO all sts.

Run a gathering thread around the nose edge. Add a small amount of stuffing, pull the thread until the nose forms a broad rounded triangle, and sew it to the upper center of the muzzle.

Patchwork Facial Markings

Left Black Eye Patch

Use black yarn and smaller needles. Work the patch flat. The finished piece is an elongated teardrop surrounding the left eye and extending toward the crown.

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1. CO 8 sts.
2. Row 1: Purl.
3. Row 2: Kfb, k6, kfb. 10 sts.
4. Row 3: Purl.
5. Row 4: Kfb, k8, kfb. 12 sts.
6. Row 5: Purl.
7. Row 6: Kfb, k10, kfb. 14 sts.
8. Row 7: Purl.
9. Row 8: Kfb, k12, kfb. 16 sts.
10. Rows 9-16: Work in stockinette stitch.
11. Row 17: K2tog, k12, ssk. 14 sts.
12. Row 18: Purl.
13. Row 19: K2tog, k10, ssk. 12 sts.
14. Row 20: Purl.
15. Row 21: K2tog, k8, ssk. 10 sts.
16. Row 22: Purl.
17. Row 23: K2tog, k6, ssk. 8 sts.
18. Row 24: Purl.
19. Row 25: K2tog, k4, ssk. 6 sts.
20. Row 26: Purl.
21. BO all sts.

Block gently. Position the wider section behind the left eye, with the narrow point angled upward and inward toward the center of the crown. Sew flat without stuffing.

Right Golden-Tan Patch

1. Using golden-tan yarn, CO 10 sts.
2. Row 1: Purl.
3. Row 2: Kfb, k8, kfb. 12 sts.
4. Row 3: Purl.
5. Row 4: Kfb, k10, kfb. 14 sts.
6. Row 5: Purl.
7. Row 6: Kfb, k12, kfb. 16 sts.
8. Row 7: Purl.
9. Row 8: Kfb, k14, kfb. 18 sts.
10. Rows 9-20: Work in stockinette stitch.
11. Row 21: K2tog, k14, ssk. 16 sts.
12. Row 22: Purl.
13. Row 23: K2tog, k12, ssk. 14 sts.
14. Row 24: Purl.
15. Row 25: K2tog, k10, ssk. 12 sts.
16. Row 26: Purl.
17. Row 27: K2tog, k8, ssk. 10 sts.
18. Row 28: Purl.
19. Row 29: K2tog, k6, ssk. 8 sts.
20. Row 30: Purl.
21. BO all sts.

Place the golden-tan patch around the right eye. Angle its upper edge toward the base of the right ear. Leave a narrow cream blaze between the black and tan patches at the center of the forehead.

Eyes

Cream Outer Eye Discs

Make two. Use cream yarn and smaller double-pointed needles.

1. CO 6 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: Kfb in every stitch. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Repeat k1, kfb around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 3: Repeat k2, kfb around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 4: Repeat k3, kfb around. 30 sts.
6. Rnd 5: Purl all 30 sts to create a defined outer rim.
7. BO loosely.

Gray Irises

Make two with gray yarn.

1. CO 6 sts and join.
2. Rnd 1: Kfb in every stitch. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Repeat k1, kfb around. 18 sts.
4. BO loosely.

Black Pupils

Make two with black yarn.

1. CO 6 sts and join.
2. Rnd 1: Kfb in every stitch. 12 sts.
3. BO all sts.

Layer each black pupil over a gray iris, then place both over a cream eye disc. Insert a safety eye through the center, or sew the layers together securely. Add one small white duplicate-stitch highlight near the upper outer edge of each pupil.

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Position the eye centers approximately 13 stitches apart. Place the left eye slightly higher than the right eye for the charming uneven expression. Sew the cream discs to the face patches with the outer edges slightly raised.

Floppy Ears

Standard Ear Panel

Make four panels in total. For the left ear, make both panels in black. For the right ear, make one panel in black and one panel in golden tan.

1. CO 12 sts.
2. Row 1: Purl.
3. Row 2: Kfb, k10, kfb. 14 sts.
4. Row 3: Purl.
5. Row 4: Kfb, k12, kfb. 16 sts.
6. Row 5: Purl.
7. Row 6: Kfb, k14, kfb. 18 sts.
8. Row 7: Purl.
9. Row 8: Kfb, k16, kfb. 20 sts.
10. Row 9: Purl.
11. Row 10: Kfb, k18, kfb. 22 sts.
12. Rows 11-28: Work in stockinette stitch.
13. Row 29: K2tog, k18, ssk. 20 sts.
14. Row 30: Purl.
15. Row 31: K2tog, k16, ssk. 18 sts.
16. Row 32: Purl.
17. Row 33: K2tog, k14, ssk. 16 sts.
18. Row 34: Purl.
19. Row 35: K2tog, k12, ssk. 14 sts.
20. Row 36: Purl.
21. Row 37: K2tog, k10, ssk. 12 sts.
22. Row 38: Purl.
23. BO all sts.

Place matching ear panels with RS together. Sew around both long sides and the rounded tip, leaving the 12-stitch cast-on edge open. Turn RS out and add only a thin layer of stuffing.

Attach each ear root between head Rnds 40 and 46. Angle the roots upward approximately 15 degrees. Fold the ears downward after the first 1.5 inches or 4 cm so the broad ends hang beside the head.

Body

Use cream yarn and US size 3 or 3.25 mm needles. Begin at the neck and work downward.

1. CO 24 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: Repeat k2, kfb around. 32 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Repeat k3, kfb around. 40 sts.
4. Rnd 3: Repeat k4, kfb around. 48 sts.
5. Rnd 4: Repeat k5, kfb around. 56 sts.
6. Rnd 5: Repeat k6, kfb around. 64 sts.
7. Rnds 6-27: Knit all 64 sts.
8. Rnd 28: Repeat k6, k2tog around. 56 sts.
9. Rnds 29-32: Knit all 56 sts.
10. Rnd 33: Repeat k5, k2tog around. 48 sts.
11. Rnd 34: Knit all 48 sts.
12. Rnd 35: Repeat k4, k2tog around. 40 sts.
13. Rnd 36: Repeat k3, k2tog around. 32 sts.
14. Stuff firmly. Make the upper body broad enough to fill the cardigan while keeping the lower body slightly flatter for sitting.
15. Rnd 37: Repeat k2, k2tog around. 24 sts.
16. Rnd 38: Repeat k1, k2tog around. 16 sts.
17. Rnd 39: K2tog around. 8 sts.
18. Close the opening securely.

Arms

Make two. The paws remain cream, while the upper arms will be covered by the cardigan sleeves.

1. Using cream yarn, CO 12 sts and join.
2. Rnd 1: Kfb in every stitch. 24 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Repeat k3, kfb around. 30 sts.
4. Rnds 3-8: Knit all 30 sts.
5. Rnd 9: Repeat k3, k2tog around. 24 sts.
6. Rnds 10-30: Knit all 24 sts.
7. Rnd 31: Repeat k2, k2tog around. 18 sts.
8. Rnds 32-34: Knit all 18 sts.
9. Stuff the paw firmly and the upper arm moderately.
10. Rnd 35: Repeat k1, k2tog around. 12 sts.
11. Rnd 36: K2tog around. 6 sts.
12. Close securely.

Use black yarn to embroider one shallow curved paw line across the front of each hand. Do not add separate fingers because the reference design shows smooth mitten-shaped paws.

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Legs and Feet

Leg Tubes

Make two using cream yarn. The trousers and slippers will cover most of these pieces.

1. CO 30 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-34: Knit all 30 sts.
3. Rnd 35: Repeat k3, k2tog around. 24 sts.
4. Rnds 36-38: Knit all 24 sts.
5. Stuff firmly through the upper thigh. Leave Rnds 18-22 lightly stuffed to form a flexible knee.
6. Rnd 39: Repeat k2, k2tog around. 18 sts.
7. Rnd 40: Repeat k1, k2tog around. 12 sts.
8. Rnd 41: K2tog around. 6 sts.
9. Close the upper end.

Feet

Make two using cream yarn.

1. CO 12 sts and join.
2. Rnd 1: Kfb in every stitch. 24 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Repeat k3, kfb around. 30 sts.
4. Rnds 3-15: Knit all 30 sts.
5. Rnd 16: Repeat k3, k2tog around. 24 sts.
6. Rnd 17: Knit all 24 sts.
7. Stuff the toe firmly and the heel lightly.
8. Rnd 18: Repeat k2, k2tog around. 18 sts.
9. Rnd 19: Repeat k1, k2tog around. 12 sts.
10. Rnd 20: K2tog around. 6 sts.
11. Close securely.

Sew the closed lower end of each leg to the upper rear half of one foot. Set the foot at approximately a 90-degree angle to the leg. The toe should project forward while the leg rises from the heel area.

Rust Sleeveless Sweater

The rust sweater is knitted from the lower edge upward in the round, then divided for the front and back. Use smaller needles.

1. Using rust yarn, CO 64 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-6: Repeat k1, p1 around.
3. Rnds 7-26: Knit all 64 sts.
4. Divide for front and back. Place 32 front sts on one needle and 32 back sts on another needle.
5. Front Row 27, RS: BO 3, knit to end. 29 sts.
6. Front Row 28, WS: BO 3, purl to end. 26 sts.
7. Front Row 29: K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 24 sts.
8. Front Row 30: Purl.
9. Front Row 31: Repeat Row 29. 22 sts.
10. Rows 32-38: Work in stockinette stitch.
11. Row 39: K6, BO center 10 sts, k6.
12. Work each 6-stitch shoulder separately for three more rows. BO each shoulder.
13. Work the back 32 sts in the same manner through Row 38.
14. Back Row 39: Knit all 22 remaining sts.
15. Back Row 40: Purl.
16. Back Row 41: K6, BO center 10 sts, k6.
17. Work each shoulder for one additional row, then BO.

Sew the shoulder seams. Fit the sweater over the body before attaching the head. The ribbed hem should sit just above the upper edge of the trousers.

Textured Brown Trousers

Use medium-brown yarn and smaller needles. The trousers are knitted from the waist downward. A double-moss panel decorates the front of each leg.

1. CO 72 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-8: Repeat k2, p2 around.
3. Rnd 9: Knit all sts.
4. Rnd 10: Purl all sts to create a waistband ridge.
5. Rnds 11-20: Knit all sts.
6. At the center front, BO 4 sts. Knit 32 sts for the first leg. BO the next 4 sts at the center back. Place the remaining 32 sts on waste yarn for the second leg.

First Trouser Leg

1. Join yarn to the 32 active sts and work in the round.
2. Rnds 1-2: K11, repeat k1, p1 across the next 10 sts, k11.
3. Rnds 3-4: K11, repeat p1, k1 across the next 10 sts, k11.
4. Repeat these four rounds until 28 leg rounds have been completed.
5. Rnds 29-34: Repeat k1, p1 around for the cuff.
6. BO loosely in rib.

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Second Trouser Leg

Return the held 32 sts to the needles. Join yarn at the inner-leg edge and repeat the first-leg instructions exactly.

Sew the two 4-stitch front and back crotch openings together. Dress the doll before attaching the legs permanently. Gather the trouser waist slightly with elastic thread if a closer fit is needed.

Floral Fair Isle Cardigan

Cardigan Colorwork Repeat

The eight-stitch floral repeat uses cream as the background, sage green for leaves, dusty blue for petals, and dark green for small centers. On WS rows, purl each stitch in the color shown from the previous RS row.

1. Pattern Row 1, RS: Knit all sts in cream.
2. Pattern Row 2, WS: Purl all sts in cream.
3. Pattern Row 3: Repeat cream 2, sage 2, cream 4.
4. Pattern Row 4: Purl colors as established.
5. Pattern Row 5: Repeat cream 1, sage 1, blue 1, dark green 1, cream 4.
6. Pattern Row 6: Purl colors as established.
7. Pattern Row 7: Repeat cream 2, blue 3, cream 3.
8. Pattern Row 8: Purl colors as established.
9. Pattern Row 9: Repeat cream 1, sage 1, blue 1, sage 1, cream 4.
10. Pattern Row 10: Purl colors as established.
11. Pattern Row 11: Repeat cream 2, sage 2, cream 4.
12. Pattern Row 12: Purl colors as established.

Cardigan Back

1. Using sage yarn and smaller needles, CO 34 sts.
2. Rows 1-6: Repeat k1, p1 across each RS row. Purl knits and knit purls on each WS row.
3. Change to cream.
4. Rows 7-10: Work in stockinette stitch.
5. Rows 11-22: Work the 12-row floral repeat over the center 32 sts, keeping one cream selvedge stitch at each edge.
6. Rows 23-26: Work in cream stockinette stitch.
7. Rows 27-38: Repeat the floral pattern.
8. Row 39: BO 3 sts, knit to end. 31 sts.
9. Row 40: BO 3 sts, purl to end. 28 sts.
10. Row 41: K1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1. 26 sts.
11. Row 42: Purl.
12. Row 43: Repeat Row 41. 24 sts.
13. Rows 44-56: Work in stockinette stitch with cream yarn.
14. Row 57: BO 7 sts, knit 10 sts, BO final 7 sts.
15. Place the center 10 neck sts on waste yarn.

Left Cardigan Front

The five inner-edge stitches form a sage garter band. The next eight stitches form the cream cable panel. The outer eight stitches carry one floral repeat, with one cream selvedge stitch at the armhole edge.

1. Using sage yarn, CO 22 sts.
2. Rows 1-6: Work in k1, p1 rib.
3. Row 7, RS: With cream k1, work Floral Pattern Row 1 over 8 sts, p1, k6, p1, then with sage k5. 22 sts.
4. Row 8, WS: With sage k5, with cream k1, p6, k1, purl the next 8 sts in the established colors, p1.
5. Continue the floral repeat over the outer 8 sts. Keep the inner 5 sage sts in garter stitch on every row.
6. On every eighth RS row, work the cable panel as p1, C6F, p1 instead of p1, k6, p1.
7. Continue until 38 total rows have been completed.
8. Row 39, armhole edge: BO 3 sts, work to end. 19 sts.
9. Row 40: Work back in pattern.
10. Row 41: K1, ssk, work to end. 18 sts.
11. Row 42: Work back in pattern.
12. Row 43: K1, ssk, work to end. 17 sts.
13. Continue straight through Row 48.
14. Row 49, neck edge: BO the five sage band sts and the next two cream sts. 10 sts remain.
15. Row 50: Work back in pattern.
16. Row 51: At the neck edge, decrease one stitch. 9 sts.
17. Row 53: Repeat the neck decrease. 8 sts.
18. Work straight through Row 56.
19. Row 57: BO all 8 shoulder sts.

Right Cardigan Front

Work as a mirror image of the left front. Add three buttonholes in the five-stitch sage band.

1. Using sage yarn, CO 22 sts and work six rows in k1, p1 rib.
2. Arrange the RS as five sage garter-band sts, eight cream cable-panel sts, eight floral sts, and one cream selvedge stitch.
3. Work the cable crossing on every eighth RS row.
4. On Rows 14, 26, and 38, work the buttonhole band as k2, yo, k2tog, k1.
5. Shape the armhole at the outer edge and the neckline at the inner edge to mirror the left front.
6. BO the final 8 shoulder sts on Row 57.

Cardigan Sleeves

Make two.

1. Using sage yarn, CO 26 sts.
2. Rows 1-6: Work in k1, p1 rib.
3. Change to cream.
4. Row 7, RS: K1, M1L, work Floral Pattern Row 1 across the center 24 sts, M1R, k1. 28 sts.
5. Rows 8-10: Continue in pattern.
6. Row 11: K1, M1L, work in pattern to last stitch, M1R, k1. 30 sts.
7. Repeat the two-stitch increase on Rows 15 and 19. 34 sts after Row 19.
8. Continue without increasing through Row 34.
9. Row 35: BO 3 sts, work to end. 31 sts.
10. Row 36: BO 3 sts, work to end. 28 sts.
11. Rows 37, 39, 41, 43, 45, and 47: K1, ssk, work to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
12. Work WS rows without decreasing.
13. After Row 47, 16 sts remain.
14. Row 49: K2tog across. 8 sts.
15. BO all remaining sts.

Cardigan Assembly

1. Block all cardigan pieces gently without stretching the ribbing.
2. Sew the shoulder seams, matching the 8-stitch front shoulders to the outer 7 stitches of the back shoulders. Ease one stitch evenly into each seam.
3. Set each sleeve cap into an armhole. Align the center of the sleeve cap with the shoulder seam.
4. Sew the sleeve seams and cardigan side seams in one continuous mattress-stitch line.
5. Place the held back-neck stitches on a needle. Pick up 18 sts along each front neckline. 46 sts total.
6. Using sage yarn, work four rows in k1, p1 rib. BO loosely.
7. Sew three wooden buttons to the left band directly opposite the right-band buttonholes.

Black Collar

1. Using black yarn and smaller needles, CO 34 sts.
2. Rows 1-4: Knit every row.
3. BO all sts.
4. Wrap the strip around the neck over the rust sweater and beneath the head.
5. Overlap the ends by two stitches and secure with the small gold or mustard button.

Patterned Garden Slippers

Dark-Brown Soles

Make two.

1. Using dark-brown yarn, CO 8 sts.
2. Rows 1-2: Knit.
3. Row 3: Kfb, k6, kfb. 10 sts.
4. Row 4: Knit.
5. Row 5: Kfb, k8, kfb. 12 sts.
6. Row 6: Knit.
7. Row 7: Kfb, k10, kfb. 14 sts.
8. Row 8: Knit.
9. Row 9: Kfb, k12, kfb. 16 sts.
10. Rows 10-22: Knit every row.
11. Row 23: K2tog, k12, ssk. 14 sts.
12. Row 24: Knit.
13. Row 25: K2tog, k10, ssk. 12 sts.
14. Row 26: Knit.
15. Row 27: K2tog, k8, ssk. 10 sts.
16. Row 28: Knit.
17. Row 29: K2tog, k6, ssk. 8 sts.
18. BO all sts.

Fair Isle Toe Vamps

Make two.

1. Using medium-brown yarn, CO 20 sts.
2. Rows 1-2: Work in stockinette stitch.
3. Change to cream.
4. Row 3, RS: Knit all sts.
5. Row 4: Purl all sts.
6. Row 5: Repeat cream 2, sage 1, cream 1 across.
7. Row 6: Purl colors as established.
8. Row 7: Repeat sage 1, blue 1, sage 1, cream 1 across.
9. Row 8: Purl colors as established.
10. Row 9: Repeat cream 2, blue 1, cream 1 across.
11. Row 10: Purl colors as established.
12. Row 11: K2tog, knit to last 2 sts, ssk. 18 sts.
13. Row 12: Purl.
14. Row 13: K2tog, knit to last 2 sts, ssk. 16 sts.
15. Row 14: Purl.
16. Row 15: K2tog, knit to last 2 sts, ssk. 14 sts.
17. Row 16: Purl.
18. BO all sts.

Heel and Side Strips

Make two using cream yarn.

1. CO 7 sts.
2. Work 54 rows in garter stitch.
3. BO all sts.

Sew one side strip around the rear and side edges of each sole. Sew one Fair Isle vamp over the front section, overlapping the side strip slightly. Insert the doll foot and close any remaining gaps with mattress stitch.

Ankle Straps

1. Using medium-brown yarn, CO 5 sts.
2. Work 32 rows in garter stitch.
3. Row 33: K2, yo, k2tog, k1.
4. Rows 34-36: Knit.
5. BO all sts.
6. Make a second strap identically.

Sew one strap to the outer side of each slipper. Wrap it across the ankle and secure it with a wooden button on the opposite side.

Slipper Bows

Make two.

1. Using medium-brown yarn, CO 7 sts.
2. Rows 1-12: Knit every row.
3. BO all sts.
4. Wrap yarn tightly around the center six times and knot securely at the back.

Sew one bow to the center front of each slipper, directly above the cream upper section.

Crossbody Garden Satchel

Front and Back Panels

Make two using medium-brown yarn.

1. CO 24 sts.
2. Row 1: Repeat k1, p1 across.
3. Row 2: Repeat p1, k1 across.
4. Repeat Rows 1-2 until 24 rows have been completed.
5. BO all sts.

Side Gusset

1. CO 5 sts in dark brown.
2. Work 70 rows in garter stitch.
3. BO all sts.

Sew the gusset around both side edges and the lower edge of the front panel. Sew the second long gusset edge to the matching edges of the back panel.

Satchel Flap

1. Using medium-brown yarn, CO 24 sts.
2. Rows 1-10: Work in seed stitch.
3. Row 11: K2tog, continue in seed stitch to last 2 sts, ssk. 22 sts.
4. Row 12: Work in seed stitch.
5. Row 13: Repeat Row 11. 20 sts.
6. Row 14: Work in seed stitch.
7. Row 15: Repeat Row 11. 18 sts.
8. Row 16: Work in seed stitch.
9. BO all sts.

Sew the cast-on edge of the flap to the upper back edge of the satchel. Add a small loop at the flap tip and attach a button to the front panel if a working closure is desired.

Crossbody Strap

1. Using medium-brown yarn and two double-pointed needles, CO 4 sts.
2. Knit 4 sts. Slide the stitches to the opposite needle tip without turning.
3. Pull the working yarn firmly across the back and knit the 4 sts again.
4. Continue the four-stitch i-cord for 180 rows, or until it fits diagonally from the left shoulder to the right hip.
5. BO and sew one end securely to each upper side of the satchel.

Green Clover Decoration

Make four small leaves in pale green.

1. CO 3 sts.
2. Row 1: Knit.
3. Row 2: Kfb, k1, kfb. 5 sts.
4. Row 3: Knit.
5. Row 4: K2tog, k1, ssk. 3 sts.
6. Row 5: Knit.
7. Row 6: Slip 1, k2tog, pass slipped stitch over. 1 st.
8. Fasten off.

Arrange the four leaf points together on the satchel flap. Sew the narrow ends into one center and embroider a short green stem below them.

Ladybug Cardigan Brooch

Red Body

1. Using red yarn, CO 6 sts and join.
2. Rnd 1: Kfb in every stitch. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Repeat k1, kfb around. 18 sts.
4. Rnds 3-4: Knit.
5. Rnd 5: Repeat k1, k2tog around. 12 sts.
6. Add a tiny amount of stuffing.
7. Rnd 6: K2tog around. 6 sts.
8. Close securely.

Black Head

1. CO 6 sts in black and join.
2. Rnd 1: Kfb in every stitch. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Knit.
4. Rnd 3: K2tog around. 6 sts.
5. Close securely.

Sew the black head to one end of the red body. Embroider a black center line and three black spots on each wing. Add two tiny black antenna stitches. Sew the brooch to the upper left cardigan front.

Mushroom and Daisy Headpiece

Red Mushroom Stem

1. Using cream yarn, CO 10 sts and join.
2. Rnds 1-10: Knit all sts.
3. Stuff lightly and close both ends.

Red Mushroom Cap

1. Using red yarn, CO 6 sts and join.
2. Rnd 1: Kfb in every stitch. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Repeat k1, kfb around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 3: Repeat k2, kfb around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 4: Repeat k3, kfb around. 30 sts.
6. Rnd 5: Repeat k4, kfb around. 36 sts.
7. Rnds 6-8: Knit all 36 sts.
8. Rnd 9: Repeat k4, k2tog around. 30 sts.
9. Rnd 10: Repeat k3, k2tog around. 24 sts.
10. Stuff lightly.
11. Rnd 11: Repeat k2, k2tog around. 18 sts.
12. Rnd 12: Repeat k1, k2tog around. 12 sts.
13. Close securely.

Sew the cap to the stem. Add six small white duplicate-stitch spots around the cap.

Small Tan Mushroom

1. For the stem, CO 8 cream sts, join, and knit eight rounds. Stuff and close.
2. For the cap, CO 6 golden-tan sts and join.
3. Rnd 1: Kfb in every stitch. 12 sts.
4. Rnd 2: Repeat k1, kfb around. 18 sts.
5. Rnd 3: Repeat k2, kfb around. 24 sts.
6. Rnds 4-5: Knit.
7. Rnd 6: Repeat k1, k2tog around. 16 sts.
8. Stuff lightly and close.
9. Sew the cap to the stem.

White Daisy

Make eight petals.

1. Using white yarn, CO 3 sts.
2. Row 1: Knit.
3. Row 2: Kfb, k1, kfb. 5 sts.
4. Rows 3-4: Knit.
5. Row 5: K2tog, k1, ssk. 3 sts.
6. Row 6: Slip 1, k2tog, pass slipped stitch over. 1 st.
7. Fasten off.

For the yellow center, CO 6 sts, join, kfb in every stitch, then BO all 12 sts. Arrange the eight petals around the center and sew them together.

Sew the red mushroom near the upper center of the head. Place the small tan mushroom beside it. Attach the daisy near the root of the left black ear, matching the garden-themed arrangement in the reference image.

Golden Garden Hat

Hat Crown

1. Using golden-tan yarn and smaller double-pointed needles, CO 8 sts and join.
2. Rnd 1: Kfb in every stitch. 16 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Repeat k1, kfb around. 24 sts.
4. Rnd 3: Repeat k2, kfb around. 32 sts.
5. Rnd 4: Repeat k3, kfb around. 40 sts.
6. Rnd 5: Repeat k4, kfb around. 48 sts.
7. Rnd 6: Repeat k5, kfb around. 56 sts.
8. Rnd 7: Repeat k6, kfb around. 64 sts.
9. Rnds 8-19: Knit all 64 sts.
10. Rnd 20: Purl all 64 sts to form the brim fold.

Hat Brim

1. Rnd 21: Repeat k7, kfb around. 72 sts.
2. Rnd 22: Knit all 72 sts.
3. Rnd 23: Repeat k8, kfb around. 80 sts.
4. Rnd 24: Knit all 80 sts.
5. Rnd 25: Repeat k9, kfb around. 88 sts.
6. Rnd 26: Knit all 88 sts.
7. Rnd 27: Repeat k10, kfb around. 96 sts.
8. Rnds 28-31: Knit all 96 sts.
9. Rnd 32: Purl all sts.
10. BO loosely.

Wet-block the hat over a rounded bowl. Shape the brim flat and circular. For additional structure, sew clear nylon cord inside the outer purl ridge.

Floral Hat Band

1. Using cream yarn, CO 6 sts.
2. Work 72 rows in garter stitch.
3. BO all sts.

Embroider small pink roses along the strip using spiral stitches. Add two green leaves beside each rose. Wrap the band around the base of the crown and sew its ends together at the back.

Knitted Teacup and Saucer

Teacup

1. Using light taupe or cream yarn, CO 8 sts and join.
2. Rnd 1: Kfb in every stitch. 16 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Repeat k1, kfb around. 24 sts.
4. Rnd 3: Repeat k2, kfb around. 32 sts.
5. Rnd 4: Knit through the back loop of every stitch to define the base.
6. Rnds 5-14: Knit all 32 sts.
7. Rnd 15: Purl all 32 sts for the rim.
8. Rnd 16: Knit all 32 sts.
9. BO loosely.

Cut a small circular piece of knitted fabric or matching felt to fit inside the cup base. Sew it in place so the cup stands firmly.

Cup Handle

1. CO 4 sts.
2. Work a four-stitch i-cord for 24 rows.
3. BO all sts.
4. Curve the cord into a rounded handle and sew both ends to one side of the cup.

Teacup Saucer

1. Using light taupe yarn, CO 8 sts and join.
2. Rnd 1: Kfb in every stitch. 16 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Repeat k1, kfb around. 24 sts.
4. Rnd 3: Repeat k2, kfb around. 32 sts.
5. Rnd 4: Repeat k3, kfb around. 40 sts.
6. Rnd 5: Repeat k4, kfb around. 48 sts.
7. Rnd 6: Purl all 48 sts.
8. Rnd 7: Knit all 48 sts.
9. BO loosely.

Block the saucer flat. Place the cup in the center and tack it in place with two removable stitches if the accessories will be displayed permanently.

Jam-Filled Pastry and Plate

White Plate

1. Using white yarn, CO 8 sts and join.
2. Rnd 1: Kfb in every stitch. 16 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Repeat k1, kfb around. 24 sts.
4. Rnd 3: Repeat k2, kfb around. 32 sts.
5. Rnd 4: Repeat k3, kfb around. 40 sts.
6. Rnd 5: Repeat k4, kfb around. 48 sts.
7. Rnd 6: Purl all 48 sts.
8. Rnd 7: Knit all 48 sts.
9. BO all sts.

Bottom Pastry Layer

1. Using cream yarn, CO 6 sts and join.
2. Rnd 1: Kfb in every stitch. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Repeat k1, kfb around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 3: Repeat k2, kfb around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 4: Repeat k3, kfb around. 30 sts.
6. Rnds 5-7: Knit all 30 sts.
7. Rnd 8: Repeat k3, k2tog around. 24 sts.
8. Stuff lightly.
9. Rnd 9: Repeat k1, k2tog around. 16 sts.
10. Rnd 10: K2tog around. 8 sts.
11. Close securely.

Jam and Cream Bands

1. Using deep burgundy yarn, CO 4 sts.
2. Work 26 rows in garter stitch and BO.
3. Using white yarn, CO 5 sts.
4. Work 26 rows in garter stitch and BO.

Top Pastry Layer

Repeat the bottom pastry layer using cream yarn. Before closing, add slightly more stuffing so the top layer appears rounded. Embroider a small golden-brown patch on the top center to represent baked crust.

Wrap the burgundy jam band and white cream band around the lower pastry layer. Sew the top pastry layer above them. Place the completed pastry on the white plate.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

1. Dress the body in the rust sweater and trousers before attaching the limbs and head.
2. Sew the legs to the lower front sides of the body, leaving approximately 10 body stitches between them. Angle the thighs forward so the doll sits naturally.
3. Bend each leg at the lightly stuffed knee. Add several hidden stitches behind the knee to hold an approximately 90-degree bend.
4. Attach the arms directly below the shoulder line. Angle them forward by approximately 15 degrees so the paws rest naturally beside the body.
5. Insert optional neck support into the upper body. Sew the head centrally to the 24-stitch neck opening using two complete rounds of strong backstitch.
6. Place the cardigan over the sweater. Pull the sleeves over the arms and close the three wooden buttons.
7. Place the slippers over the feet. Fasten the brown straps and arrange the bows at the center front.
8. Embroider a vertical black line from the lower center of the nose for approximately 0.75 inch or 2 cm.
9. Split the line into two shallow upward curves to create the smiling mouth.
10. Add three short curved cheek stitches on each side of the muzzle.
11. Add four whiskers to each side using black embroidery thread or fine nylon. Keep the upper whiskers slightly longer than the lower whiskers.
12. Embroider two fine black eyelashes above the outer edge of each eye. Add one short curved eyebrow above each eye patch.
13. Place the satchel strap over the dog’s left shoulder and position the bag at the right hip.
14. Attach the ladybug brooch, mushrooms, and daisy securely with matching yarn.

Care Notes

• Keep the finished doll away from open flames, direct heaters, and prolonged strong sunlight.
• The wooden buttons, safety eyes, long whiskers, and small tea accessories make this design most suitable as a decorative collectible rather than a toy for children under three years old.
• Support the head and satchel when moving the display. Do not lift the doll by the ears, mushroom decorations, cardigan, or crossbody strap.
• Reshape the ears, hat brim, slippers, and cardigan while slightly damp if they become flattened during storage.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Check that the cream forehead blaze remains visible between the black and tan facial patches.
• Confirm that the right ear has a golden-tan outer panel and black inner panel, while the left ear is completely black.
• Verify that both eyes are securely attached and the pupils face forward.
• Check that the muzzle is centered, the nose is evenly stuffed, and the mouth line is symmetrical.
• Confirm that the cardigan contains sage ribbing, cream cable panels, blue flowers, green leaves, three buttons, and the red ladybug brooch.
• Make sure the trouser cuffs sit above the slippers and the knee bends allow the dog to remain seated.
• Check that the slippers include brown soles, blue and sage colorwork, bows, ankle straps, and buttons.
• Confirm that the satchel hangs at the right hip and displays the pale-green four-leaf clover.
• Arrange the golden garden hat, teacup, saucer, pastry, and plate beside the seated dog.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

For routine cleaning, remove loose dust with a soft cosmetic brush or a vacuum cleaner set to low suction. Cover the vacuum nozzle with clean mesh so small accessories cannot be pulled away.

For a small mark, press the area gently with a white cloth dampened with cool water and a drop of mild wool detergent. Do not rub the colorwork, embroidered face, wooden buttons, or stuffed muzzle.

If deeper cleaning is required, remove the hat, satchel, teacup, saucers, plate, and pastry. Hand-wash removable knitted accessories separately in cool water. Avoid soaking the stuffed doll unless every attached component is fully washable.

After spot cleaning, blot excess moisture with a dry towel. Reshape the head, muzzle, ears, cardigan, trousers, slippers, and accessories. Allow everything to air-dry completely on a flat surface away from direct sunlight.

For long-term storage, wrap the doll loosely in acid-free tissue and place it in a breathable container. Avoid sealed plastic bags in humid conditions. Store the hat flat and place the tea accessories in a small separate box to prevent crushing.