Sunny Giraffe Traveler with Daisy Jacket and Pineapple Bag – Pattern Guide

This detailed free pattern guides you through making a tall sunny giraffe-style amigurumi with a large yellow muzzle, long brown neck, straw hat, blue flower accent, denim-style daisy jacket, tan shorts, sandals, red scarf detail, pineapple crossbody bag, small woven basket, and a three-color ball. The finished doll has a playful garden traveler look with many small decorative details.

Project Overview

This design is worked mostly in continuous spiral rounds using US crochet terms. The doll is built from firm amigurumi shapes with a long slim body, narrow limbs, oversized head, wide rounded muzzle, and carefully placed accessories. The jacket, shorts, hat, bag, sandals, basket, and ball are made separately and attached during final assembly.

The pictured style has a handmade plush texture with tight stitches, visible shaping, and a slightly whimsical posture. Keep your tension firm so stuffing does not show through. Use a smaller hook than the yarn label suggests for the main doll pieces.

• Finished size: About 12 to 13 inches tall when made with medium weight yarn and a 3.0 mm hook.
• Skill level: Confident beginner to intermediate.
• Main technique: Amigurumi in continuous rounds.
• Important look: Large yellow muzzle, white raised eyes, brown eye patches, long brown neck, denim blue jacket, tan shorts, straw hat, flower, pineapple bag, sandals, basket, and ball.

Materials

• Medium weight yarn in golden yellow for head and muzzle.
• Medium weight yarn in dark brown for neck, eye patches, hands, lower legs, and sandal straps.
• Medium weight yarn in tan beige for shorts, hat, basket, sandal soles, and hat brim.
• Medium weight yarn in denim blue for jacket.
• Small amounts of white yarn for eyes and daisies.
• Small amounts of yellow yarn for daisy centers and ball stripe.
• Small amounts of bright blue yarn for hat flower and ball stripe.
• Small amount of green yarn for pineapple leaves.
• Small amount of red yarn or felt-like crochet strip for the scarf or tongue detail.
• 3.0 mm crochet hook for main pieces.
• 2.5 mm crochet hook for flowers, bag details, and small accessories.
• 6 mm black safety eyes or black beads for pupils.
• Black embroidery thread for nostrils and smile.
• Four tiny tan or brown buttons for the jacket front.
• Small shell beads or cream oval beads for sandal decoration.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Yarn needle, stitch marker, sewing pins, and scissors.

Abbreviations

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

Gauge and Tension

Gauge is not strict for this decorative doll, but firm stitches are important. With medium weight yarn and a 3.0 mm hook, 6 sc should measure about 1 inch across. If your stitches are loose, go down to a 2.75 mm hook. If the fabric curls too tightly, go up slightly.

Stuff each piece gradually. The head and muzzle should be firm enough to hold their rounded shape, while the arms and legs should stay slightly flexible. The long neck should be firmly stuffed so the oversized head does not droop.

Main Head

The head is worked in golden yellow. It is rounded at the top and slightly wider at the lower face so the large muzzle can sit across the front. Work in continuous rounds and mark the first stitch of each round.

1. R1: With golden yellow, make MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5: Sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. R6: Sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
7. R7: Sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
8. R8: Sc 6, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
9. R9: Sc 7, inc, repeat around. 54 sts.
10. R10-R15: Sc around. 54 sts for 6 rounds.
11. R16: Sc 8, inc, repeat 3 times, sc remaining 27 sts. 57 sts.
12. R17-R19: Sc around. 57 sts for 3 rounds.
13. R20: Sc 7, dec, repeat 6 times, sc 3. 51 sts.
14. R21: Sc 6, dec, repeat 6 times, sc 3. 45 sts.
15. R22: Sc 5, dec, repeat 6 times, sc 3. 39 sts.
16. R23: Sc 4, dec, repeat 6 times, sc 3. 33 sts.
17. R24: Sc 3, dec, repeat 6 times, sc 3. 27 sts.

Begin stuffing firmly. Shape the lower front by pressing the front slightly outward. Do not close the head completely yet because the neck will be inserted into the bottom opening during assembly.

1. R25: Sc 2, dec, repeat 6 times, sc 3. 21 sts.
2. R26: Sc around. 21 sts.

FO with a long tail. Leave the opening for attaching the neck. The face will look plain at this stage; the wide muzzle, eyes, patches, and details create the finished expression.

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Large Rounded Muzzle

The muzzle is the most important feature. It is very wide, oval, and puffy, sitting across the lower front of the head. It should look like a soft yellow cushion with two small nostrils and a gentle stitched smile.

1. R1: With golden yellow, ch 9. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 7, 3 sc in last ch. Work on opposite side of chain, sc 6, inc in last ch. 18 sts.
2. R2: Inc, sc 6, inc 3 times, sc 6, inc 2 times. 24 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, sc 6, sc 1, inc, repeat 3 times over curved end, sc 6, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. 30 sts.
4. R4: Sc 2, inc, sc 7, sc 2, inc, sc 2, inc, sc 2, inc, sc 7, sc 2, inc, sc 2, inc. 36 sts.
5. R5-R7: Sc around. 36 sts for 3 rounds.
6. R8: Sc 4, dec, repeat around. 30 sts.
7. R9: Sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.

Stuff the muzzle very firmly, but keep it oval and flat at the back. FO with a long sewing tail. Pin it across the lower front of the head from approximately round 13 to round 22. The top edge should tuck just below the eyes, and the bottom edge should project forward.

Using black embroidery thread, stitch two tiny nostrils near the center front of the muzzle, about 4 stitches apart. Add a small curved smile below the nostrils with two short stitches on each side.

White Raised Eyes

The eyes are made as white raised ovals with black pupils set slightly inward and close together. This gives the same curious expression seen in the image.

Make 2

1. R1: With white yarn, make MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: Sc around. 18 sts.
5. R5: Sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.

Insert a 6 mm black safety eye or bead between rounds 2 and 3 of each white eye, slightly toward the inner side. Add a little stuffing. FO, leaving a long tail.

Sew the eyes above the muzzle, tilted very slightly downward toward the center. Leave only 1 to 2 stitches between the eyes. The lower edge of each white eye should touch or nearly touch the top curve of the muzzle.

Dark Brown Eye Patches

The dark patches behind the white eyes frame the expression. They are worked as small crescent ovals and sewn behind the eyes so only the outer brown border shows.

Make 2

1. R1: With dark brown, ch 7. Sc in second ch from hook, sc 4, 3 sc in last ch. Work on opposite side, sc 4, inc in last ch. 14 sts.
2. R2: Inc, sc 4, inc 3 times, sc 4, inc 2 times. 20 sts.
3. R3: Sc around. 20 sts.

FO with a long tail. Flatten each patch. Position one behind each white eye, with more brown showing on the outer side and top. Sew securely before or after attaching the white eyes, depending on your preference.

Small Head Side Shapes

The image suggests soft side shaping around the head rather than large ears. To keep the same rounded character, make two small yellow side bumps and place them low on the sides behind the muzzle.

Make 2

1. R1: With golden yellow, make MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3-R4: Sc around. 12 sts for 2 rounds.
4. R5: Sc 2, dec, repeat around. 9 sts.

Stuff lightly. FO with a long tail. Sew one side bump to each side of the head at rounds 16 to 20, just behind the outer edge of the muzzle. These should not look like tall ears; they are small rounded side cheeks.

Long Brown Neck

The neck is slim, tall, and dark brown. It supports the head and sits inside the open collar of the blue jacket.

1. R1: With dark brown, make MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. R2: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 9 sts.
3. R3: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 12 sts.
4. R4-R18: Sc around. 12 sts for 15 rounds.
5. R19: Sc 3, inc, repeat around. 15 sts.
6. R20-R21: Sc around. 15 sts for 2 rounds.

Stuff very firmly as you go. FO with a long tail. Insert the wider top of the neck into the head opening and sew around several times. The head should tilt slightly to one side for the playful look in the photo. Keep the tilt gentle so the doll remains balanced.

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Body Core

The body is mostly hidden by the jacket and shorts. Use dark brown for the upper body under the jacket, then tan for the shorts section. The body should be narrow at the shoulders and slightly wider at the hips.

1. R1: With dark brown, make MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5: Sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. R6-R11: Sc around. 30 sts for 6 rounds.
7. R12: Change to tan beige, BLO sc around. 30 sts.
8. R13-R18: Sc around. 30 sts for 6 rounds.
9. R19: Sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
10. R20: Sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.

Stuff firmly. FO with a long tail. The tan lower portion becomes the top of the shorts. The blue jacket will cover most of the dark brown upper body, but the neck must remain visible above the collar.

Legs

The legs are long and slim, with tan shorts on the upper part and dark brown lower legs. Make two legs first, then join or sew them to the lower body. The feet are finished with separate sandals.

Make 2

1. R1: With dark brown, make MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 3, inc, repeat around. 15 sts.
4. R4-R10: Sc around. 15 sts for 7 rounds.
5. R11: Change to tan beige, BLO sc around. 15 sts.
6. R12-R25: Sc around. 15 sts for 14 rounds.
7. R26: Sc 3, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.

Stuff the lower leg firmly and the upper tan section moderately. Flatten the top opening and sc through both layers with 6 sc to close. FO, leaving a long sewing tail.

Sew the legs to the bottom of the body with a small gap between them. In the image, the legs hang downward with the feet pointing forward. Place each leg slightly forward on the body base so the doll can sit on a shelf edge.

Arms

The arms have dark brown hands and blue jacket sleeves. They are slim and hang downward from the sides of the jacket.

Make 2

1. R1: With dark brown, make MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. R2: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 9 sts.
3. R3-R8: Sc around. 9 sts for 6 rounds.
4. R9: Change to denim blue, BLO sc around. 9 sts.
5. R10-R20: Sc around. 9 sts for 11 rounds.
6. R21: Sc 1, dec, repeat around. 6 sts.

Stuff the hand lightly and the sleeve very lightly. Flatten the top and sc through both layers with 3 sc. FO, leaving a long tail. Sew the arms to the upper sides of the body at rounds 6 to 8. The blue sleeve should start just below the shoulder.

Tan Shorts Cuffs

The shorts in the image have a soft straight lower edge. Add cuffs over the tan leg area so the shorts look separate from the brown lower legs.

Make 2

1. With tan beige, ch 18.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 17. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 2: BLO sc 17. Ch 1, turn.
4. Row 3: BLO sc 17. FO with a long tail.

Wrap one cuff around each leg where the tan upper leg meets the dark brown lower leg. Sew the short edges together at the inner side of the leg. Stitch the top edge lightly to the leg so it stays in place.

Blue Daisy Jacket

The jacket is the visual centerpiece of the outfit. It has a denim blue body, long sleeves, an open front, a folded collar, small buttons, and white daisy embroidery. This piece is worked flat in rows and fitted around the body.

Jacket Body

1. Row 1: With denim blue, ch 37. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 36. Ch 1, turn.
2. Row 2: Sc 5 for right front, ch 7 and skip 7 for right armhole, sc 12 for back, ch 7 and skip 7 for left armhole, sc 5 for left front. Ch 1, turn. 36 positions.
3. Row 3: Sc 5, sc 7 into armhole chain, sc 12, sc 7 into armhole chain, sc 5. Ch 1, turn. 36 sts.
4. Row 4: Sc across. Ch 1, turn. 36 sts.
5. Row 5: Sc 6, inc, sc 22, inc, sc 6. Ch 1, turn. 38 sts.
6. Row 6-R11: Sc across. Ch 1, turn. 38 sts for 6 rows.
7. Row 12: Sc across. FO.

Place the jacket around the body with the opening at the front. The lower edge should sit just above the tan shorts. Sew the side edges lightly to the body, but leave the front open. The jacket should look snug, not loose.

Jacket Front Bands

1. Join denim blue at the lower right front edge.
2. Sc evenly up the right front opening, around the neck, and down the left front opening.
3. Work 2 sc into each lower front corner to keep the edges flat.
4. FO and weave in ends.

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Folded Collar

1. With denim blue, ch 22.
2. Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and across. 21 sts. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 2: Sc 3, hdc 15, sc 3. FO with a long tail.

Sew the collar around the neckline, letting the two front collar tips fold outward. Place the collar under the giraffe’s neck so the brown neck rises from the center.

Buttons

Sew three tiny brown buttons down the front center of the jacket. Place them vertically from chest to lower jacket. Add one extra button near the lower edge if you want the same decorative look as the photo.

White Daisy Embroidery on Jacket

The jacket has bright white daisies with yellow centers. Use simple crochet flowers or embroidery. For a raised look like the image, make small separate flowers and sew them on.

Small Daisy Flower, Make 4

1. With yellow, make MR, 5 sc in ring, sl st to first sc.
2. Change to white.
3. In each stitch around, work ch 3, dc, ch 3, sl st in same stitch.
4. Repeat until you have 5 petals.
5. FO, leaving a long white tail for sewing.

Sew one daisy on each sleeve near the upper arm. Sew two daisies on the jacket front, one on each side of the opening. The flowers should be slightly uneven and handmade-looking, just like the picture.

Straw Hat

The hat is tan beige with a shallow crown and a wide brim. It sits tilted on the top of the head. Use firm tension so the brim holds its shape.

Hat Crown

1. R1: With tan beige, make MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5: Sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. R6: BLO sc around. 30 sts.
7. R7-R10: Sc around. 30 sts for 4 rounds.

Hat Brim

1. R11: FLO sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
2. R12: Sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
3. R13: Sc 6, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
4. R14: Sc around. 48 sts.
5. R15: Sl st loosely around for a neat brim edge. FO.

Shape the brim with your fingers. Sew or tack the hat to the top of the head at a slight angle, with the brim dipping lower above one eye.

Blue Flower on Hat

The flower is bright blue with a yellow center and sits on the right side of the hat brim.

1. With yellow, make MR, 6 sc in ring, sl st to close.
2. Change to bright blue.
3. In each stitch, work ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3, sl st in same stitch.
4. Repeat around to make 6 petals.
5. FO with a long tail.

Sew the flower to the side of the hat. Keep it close to the brim, not centered on the crown. Add one or two extra blue stitches around the petals if you want a fuller flower.

Red Scarf Detail

The red detail hangs from the lower face like a small scarf or playful ribbon. It is narrow, flat, and split at the end.

1. With red yarn and 2.5 mm hook, ch 12.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st 3, sc 5, sl st 3. FO.
3. Make a second shorter strip: ch 9, sl st 8. FO.

Sew both strips under the center of the muzzle, letting them hang down over the front of the neck. Trim and secure ends neatly on the back side. The longer strip should lean slightly to one side.

Pineapple Crossbody Bag

The yellow round bag hangs across the jacket from a thin yellow strap. It has a raised pineapple swirl and small green leaves on top.

Round Bag Body

1. R1: With golden yellow, make MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5: Sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. R6: BLO sc around. 30 sts.
7. R7-R8: Sc around. 30 sts for 2 rounds.
8. R9: Sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.

Stuff lightly so the bag is puffy but still flat enough to rest against the jacket. FO with a long tail. Sew the back closed if needed.

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Pineapple Spiral Front

1. With golden yellow, ch 22.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st 21.
3. Coil the strip into a small spiral on the front of the bag.
4. Sew the spiral down firmly with matching yarn.

Green Leaves

1. With green, ch 5, sl st in second ch, sc 1, hdc 1, sl st 1. FO.
2. Make 3 leaves.
3. Sew the leaves to the top front of the bag.

Crossbody Strap

1. With golden yellow, ch 58.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st across. FO.

Sew one end of the strap to each side of the bag. Place the strap diagonally across the body from the giraffe’s left shoulder to the right hip. Tack the strap lightly to the jacket so it stays in the same angled position as the image.

Sandals

The sandals have tan soles, dark brown straps, and small shell-like decorations across the front. They sit at the bottom of the brown legs and should look slightly oversized.

Sandal Sole, Make 2

1. With tan beige, ch 8.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 6, 3 sc in last ch.
3. Work on opposite side, sc 5, inc in last ch. 16 sts.
4. R2: Inc, sc 5, inc 3 times, sc 5, inc 2 times. 22 sts.
5. R3: BLO sc around. 22 sts.
6. FO with a long tail.

Sandal Straps

1. With dark brown, ch 9 for the front strap.
2. Sew it across the front top of the sole.
3. With dark brown, ch 12 for the ankle strap.
4. Wrap it around the lower leg and sew both ends to the sole sides.

Sew the sandals to the bottom of the feet. Add three or four small cream shell beads across each front strap. If beads are not available, embroider oval shell shapes with cream yarn.

Small Woven Basket

The basket is tan brown and sits beside the doll. It has a round base, short sides, a darker rim, and a curved handle.

1. R1: With tan beige, make MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5: BLO sc around. 24 sts.
6. R6-R10: Sc around. 24 sts for 5 rounds.
7. R11: With darker brown, sc around. 24 sts.
8. R12: Sl st around. FO.

For the handle, ch 24 with tan beige. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st across. Sew one end to each side of the basket rim. Bend the handle upward into an arch. Embroider a few horizontal brown lines around the basket to suggest woven texture.

Three-Color Ball

The small ball in the photo has blue, white, and yellow sections. Work it as a sphere with color changes in vertical sections. The easiest method is to crochet the ball in white, then surface stitch the colored sections.

1. R1: With white, make MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. R5-R7: Sc around. 24 sts for 3 rounds.
6. R8: Sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
7. R9: Sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.

Stuff firmly. Change to white if needed and finish closing.

1. R10: Dec around. 6 sts.
2. FO and close the hole.

Using bright blue yarn, surface stitch one curved section over one side of the ball. Using yellow yarn, surface stitch a second curved section beside it. Leave one section white. Add a few small securing stitches at the top and bottom so the color divisions look clean.

Optional Jacket Texture

The blue jacket in the image has a dense fabric-like look. To create that texture, add short horizontal surface stitches across the jacket after it is sewn on. Use denim blue yarn and a yarn needle. Work the stitches loosely so the jacket does not pucker.

• Add two short stitches on each lower front panel.
• Add three short stitches along the lower jacket edge.
• Add one line at each sleeve cuff.
• Keep the stitches subtle so the daisies remain the main decoration.

Facial Embroidery

Use black embroidery thread for the smallest face details. The nostrils should be tiny and placed on the upper center of the muzzle. The smile should be soft and shallow, not a wide cartoon grin.

• Place nostrils about 4 stitches apart.
• Make each nostril with 2 short straight stitches.
• Make the smile with one center stitch and two small angled side stitches.
• Secure all thread knots inside the head or behind the muzzle.

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Assembly Order

1. Sew the white eyes onto the brown eye patches, then position both eye units above the muzzle.
2. Sew the large yellow muzzle across the lower face from side to side.
3. Add nostrils, smile, and red hanging scarf detail under the muzzle.
4. Insert and sew the brown neck into the head opening.
5. Sew the neck to the body, keeping the head slightly tilted.
6. Sew the legs to the lower body so they hang straight down.
7. Sew the arms to the sides of the upper body.
8. Wrap and sew the jacket around the body.
9. Add collar, buttons, and daisy flowers to the jacket.
10. Sew the shorts cuffs around the tops of the legs.
11. Attach sandals to the feet and add shell decorations.
12. Place the hat on the head and secure it with hidden stitches.
13. Sew the blue flower onto the hat brim.
14. Add the pineapple bag strap diagonally across the jacket.
15. Place the basket and ball beside the finished doll as separate props.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Before making final knots, check the doll from the front. The muzzle should be wide and centered. The eyes should sit close together above the muzzle. The jacket should open at the front, with buttons visible down the center and daisies placed on both the front and sleeves.

The head in the image leans slightly, giving the character a friendly garden-traveler pose. To copy this effect, sew the neck to the head with the top of the neck angled a little toward one side. Add extra stitches at the back of the neck for support.

For the cleanest finish, hide all yarn tails inside the body or under accessories. Brush the surface gently with your fingers, not a comb, so the stitches stay defined. Re-shape the hat brim, muzzle, and bag after all sewing is complete.

Care Notes

• Spot clean gently with a damp cloth.
• Do not machine wash if you used beads, buttons, or safety eyes.
• Keep the straw hat brim flat while drying.
• Do not soak the doll because the stuffing may shift.
• For display only if small beads or buttons are used.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Large golden muzzle is firmly stuffed and centered.
• White eyes are raised and framed by brown patches.
• Long brown neck is stable and straight enough to support the head.
• Blue jacket has collar, buttons, daisies, and sleeve flowers.
• Tan shorts reach the knees and sit under the jacket.
• Sandals include front straps and shell-style decorations.
• Hat has a wide brim and a blue flower on one side.
• Pineapple bag hangs diagonally across the body.
• Basket and ball are made as matching photo props.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Store the finished piece away from direct sunlight to prevent fading. If dust collects on the doll, use a soft dry cloth and dab gently around the face, jacket, and accessories. Avoid pulling on the crossbody strap, hat flower, sandal beads, and basket handle.

When storing for a long time, place the doll in a breathable fabric bag. Do not compress the head or muzzle because the rounded face shape is part of the design. Keep the small basket and ball in the same bag so the full set stays together.

Please note: This is an AI-assisted crochet pattern based on an AI-generated design. I do my best to make each pattern clear and accurate, but occasional errors may happen. Thank you for understanding and enjoying this design.