Crochet Tutorial: Stylish Frog in a Rainbow Cardigan – Free Crochet Pattern

This cheerful frog doll is designed with a rounded head, sleepy eyes, a bold lower lip, a rainbow cardigan, cuffed jeans, colorful sneakers, a tiny crown, a cloud purse, and playful dangling charms. It has the kind of handmade designer toy look that crochet collectors, gift shoppers, and amigurumi lovers often search for when browsing cute frog doll, handmade plush frog, or artisan crochet toy ideas.

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Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US English and is built to match the frog in the image as closely as possible.

The frog has a large rounded head that blends into a smaller neck and pear-shaped upper body. The mouth is defined by a separate curved lower lip piece that sits forward from the face. The eyes are large white half-oval pieces with small black safety eyes placed high and slightly inward.

The cardigan is short, open-front, and striped in rainbow rows with a purple edging. The pants are narrow and cuffed. The shoes are bright rainbow sneakers with white toe caps and black sole lines. The crown sits centered on top of the head, and the charm wires hold a star and cloud near the face.

The cloud purse hangs from a long strap crossing the torso diagonally.

Skill Level

Intermediate

A confident beginner can still make this project if each section is followed carefully and stitch counts are checked at the end of every round or row.

Finished Size

• Frog doll seated height: about 11 to 12 inches / 28 to 30 cm
• Full stretched leg length from hip to shoe sole: about 6.5 inches / 16.5 cm
• Cardigan length from shoulder to hem: about 3 inches / 7.5 cm
• Rainbow hat prop diameter: about 3.75 inches / 9.5 cm
• Cloud purse width: about 2.25 inches / 5.5 cm

Size will vary slightly depending on yarn, hook, and tension.

Materials

• Worsted weight cotton or cotton-blend yarn in frog green
• White yarn
• Black yarn
• Pale pink yarn for blush
• Light cream or off-white yarn for crown
• Purple yarn
• Red yarn
• Orange yarn
• Yellow yarn
• Light green yarn
• Turquoise or aqua yarn
• Blue yarn
• Indigo or violet yarn
• Denim blue yarn for pants
• Small amount of tan or gold for tiny button detail
• Fiberfill stuffing
• 2 black safety eyes, 9 mm to 10 mm
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Floral wire or coated craft wire for hanging face charms
• Small pliers for shaping wire, optional
• Fabric glue, optional for securing wire ends

Hooks and Tools

• 2.75 mm hook for the frog body and most accessories
• 2.5 mm hook for small details
• 3.0 mm hook for cardigan and hat if you want slightly softer drape
• Scissors
• Straight pins

Yarn Notes

Use the same yarn family whenever possible so the cardigan stripes look even. Cotton yarn gives the crispest shape for the frog’s face, crown, clouds, and stars.

If your yarn is fuzzy, the face may lose the clean sculpted look seen in the image. Smooth yarn is strongly recommended.

Abbreviations

• MR = magic ring
• ch = chain
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• inc = 2 sc in the same stitch
• dec = invisible decrease
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• tr = treble crochet
• FLO = front loop only
• BLO = back loop only
• st = stitch
• sts = stitches
• rep = repeat

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Gauge

Gauge is not critical, but your stitches should be tight enough that stuffing does not show through.

With worsted cotton and a 2.75 mm hook, 6 rounds of 36 sc should form a circle close to 2.25 inches / 5.5 cm wide.

Design Notes

• The frog is made in separate sections, then assembled.
• The mouth lip is separate and sewn on after stuffing.
• The eye whites are separate pieces sewn to the head before final facial placement.
• The cardigan is crocheted flat in rows from the bottom upward, then split for fronts and back.
• The jeans are crocheted as narrow tubes and sewn to the torso.
• The shoes are crocheted directly onto the legs for a clean finish.
• The dangling face charms are optional but important for matching the image.

Frog Head and Upper Body

Head-Body Main Piece in Green

This piece begins at the top of the head and continues downward into the neck and upper torso. Stuff as you go, keeping the head very full and the neck only lightly stuffed.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x 6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc x 6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc x 6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc x 6. (30)
6. Rnd 6: 4 sc, inc x 6. (36)
7. Rnd 7: 5 sc, inc x 6. (42)
8. Rnd 8: 6 sc, inc x 6. (48)
9. Rnd 9: 7 sc, inc x 6. (54)
10. Rnd 10: 8 sc, inc x 6. (60)
11. Rnd 11: 9 sc, inc x 6. (66)
12. Rnd 12: 10 sc, inc x 6. (72)
13. Rnds 13-24: sc around. (72 each round)

The frog in the image has a full, round, almost ball-like cranium with a broad face area. Keep stuffing firm and smooth here.

14. Rnd 25: 10 sc, dec x 6. (66)
15. Rnd 26: 9 sc, dec x 6. (60)
16. Rnd 27: 8 sc, dec x 6. (54)
17. Rnd 28: 7 sc, dec x 6. (48)
18. Rnd 29: 6 sc, dec x 6. (42)
19. Rnd 30: 5 sc, dec x 6. (36)

Begin shaping the neck. The neck on the pictured doll is short and narrow compared to the head, but it must still support the cardigan and head weight.

20. Rnd 31: BLO sc around. (36)
21. Rnd 32: 4 sc, dec x 6. (30)
22. Rnd 33: sc around. (30)
23. Rnd 34: 3 sc, dec x 6. (24)
24. Rnd 35: sc around. (24)

The back loops left from Round 31 help create a natural head base ledge and support for the separate lip and cardigan neckline.

Now widen again into the upper torso.

25. Rnd 36: 3 sc, inc x 6. (30)
26. Rnd 37: 4 sc, inc x 6. (36)
27. Rnd 38: 5 sc, inc x 6. (42)
28. Rnd 39: sc around. (42)
29. Rnd 40: sc around. (42)
30. Rnd 41: 6 sc, inc x 6. (48)
31. Rnd 42: sc around. (48)
32. Rnd 43: sc around. (48)
33. Rnd 44: 6 sc, dec x 6. (42)
34. Rnd 45: sc around. (42)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail if you plan to sew this upper body onto a lower torso panel later. In this design, the pants and legs will visually cover the lower part, so the torso only needs to extend to the waistband area.

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Lower Belly Closing Panel

To create a neat seated shape, make a shallow oval panel for the lower underside. This helps the frog sit better and gives a stable join for the jeans.

1. Ch 8.
2. Rnd 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 6, 3 sc in last ch, work on opposite side, sc 5, 2 sc in final st. (16)
3. Rnd 2: inc, sc 5, inc x 3, sc 5, inc x 2. (22)
4. Rnd 3: sc around. (22)
5. Rnd 4: 1 sc, inc, sc 5, 1 sc, inc x 3, sc 5, 1 sc, inc x 2. (28)

Fasten off with a long tail. Set aside until assembly.

Mouth Lip Piece

The frog’s expression depends heavily on this piece. It sits as a wide curved shelf across the lower face and extends slightly past the cheek line.

Make in green.

1. Ch 22.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 21. Ch 1, turn. (21)
3. Row 2: inc, sc 19, inc. Ch 1, turn. (23)
4. Row 3: sc across. Ch 1, turn. (23)
5. Row 4: inc, sc 21, inc. Ch 1, turn. (25)
6. Row 5: sc across. Ch 1, turn. (25)
7. Row 6: dec, sc 21, dec. Ch 1, turn. (23)
8. Row 7: sc across. Ch 1, turn. (23)
9. Row 8: dec, sc 19, dec. (21)

Do not stuff. Crochet one round of sc evenly around the piece, placing 2 sc in each corner.

Shape the long edge into a slight smile curve with steam or gentle hand shaping. The lower lip should project outward when sewn on, not lie flat against the head.

Eye Whites

Make 2 in white. These are soft triangular ovals, fuller at the inner top edge and tapering slightly outward.

1. Ch 7.
2. Rnd 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, on opposite side sc 4, inc in final st. (14)
3. Rnd 2: inc, sc 4, inc x 3, sc 4, inc x 2. (20)
4. Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, sc 5, inc, sc 2, inc, sc 5, inc, sc 1, inc. (25)

Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Flatten each piece and pinch one end slightly to create the tilted sleepy-eye shape.

Arms

Make 2 in green. The arms in the image are long, narrow, and relaxed, with small rounded hands. They hang straight down and sit slightly forward once the cardigan is added.

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x 6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: sc around. (12)
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, dec x 3. (9)
5. Rnds 5-17: sc around. (9 each round)
6. Rnd 18: 1 sc, inc x 3. (12)
7. Rnd 19: sc around. (12)
8. Rnd 20: 2 sc, dec x 3. (9)
9. Rnds 21-24: sc around. (9 each round)

Stuff the hand area well and the rest lightly. Flatten the top opening and crochet 4 sc through both layers to close. Leave a tail for sewing.

Legs

The doll in the image has long seated legs with narrow calves. The jeans fit closely over them, and the sneakers are slightly oversized. Make 2 legs in green first, then add jeans and shoes.

Upper Leg Core in Green

1. Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x 6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc x 6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 5: 4 sc, dec x 3. (15)
6. Rnds 6-20: sc around. (15 each round)

Stuff firmly but keep the leg slightly bendable. Do not close the top.

Jeans Layer in Denim Blue

Work directly around the leg if desired, or make separately and slide on. Working directly around the leg gives the cleanest fit.

1. Join denim yarn to Round 5 front area of the leg.
2. Rnd 1: sc 15 in BLO around the leg. (15)
3. Rnds 2-12: sc around. (15 each round)
4. Rnd 13: FLO sc around. (15)
5. Rnd 14: sc around. (15)
6. Rnd 15: sc around. (15)

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Fold the last 2 rounds upward to form the cuff. Tack in place with a few stitches.

For the upper jean area near the hip, leave about 5 rounds of green visible above the pant leg so the pants can join at the torso like the image.

Sneakers

Each shoe is made directly onto the lower leg. The pictured sneakers feature white toe caps, white soles, a thin black line, and rainbow uppers with lace-like striping.

Sole Base in White

1. Ch 7.
2. Rnd 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, opposite side sc 4, inc in last st. (14)
3. Rnd 2: inc, sc 4, inc x 3, sc 4, inc x 2. (20)
4. Rnd 3: BLO sc around. (20)

Fasten off one sole. Make 2.

Sew or crochet the top of the leg onto the center of the sole back half so the foot points forward.

Shoe Wall

Join white yarn to any front loop left from sole Round 3.

1. Rnd 1: sc around. (20)
2. Rnd 2: sc around. (20)

Change to black.

3. Rnd 3: sl st loosely around in BLO only to create the sole stripe. (20)

Change to white.

4. Rnd 4: 6 sc, dec x 4, 6 sc. (16)
5. Rnd 5: sc around. (16)

For the toe cap front, use white only on the first 8 front stitches for one extra partial round.

6. Row 6: Join white at front center, sc 8 across. Ch 1, turn.
7. Row 7: dec, sc 4, dec. (6)

Fasten off.

Rainbow Upper

Join purple behind the white toe cap edge.

1. Rnd 1: sc around upper opening. (Approx. 16)
2. Rnd 2: change to blue, sc around.
3. Rnd 3: change to green, sc around.
4. Rnd 4: change to yellow, sc around.
5. Rnd 5: change to orange, sc around.
6. Rnd 6: change to red, sc around.

For the lace opening look, embroider a white V shape down the center top of each shoe. Add a tiny black stitch line around the toe cap edge if needed.

Stuff lightly in the toe area before closing any gaps.

Pants Waistband and Center Front

This section joins the tops of both jean-covered legs to the torso and creates the visible waistband and tiny fly detail.

1. Place legs side by side with feet facing forward.
2. Count 15 sts on each leg top.
3. Join denim yarn to inner thigh of first leg.
4. Sc 15 around first leg, ch 3, sc 15 around second leg, sc 3 across chain on opposite side. (36)
5. Rnd 2: sc around. (36)
6. Rnd 3: sc around. (36)
7. Rnd 4: 5 sc, dec x 6. (30)
8. Rnd 5: sc around. (30)

Fasten off with a long tail. Sew this pants unit to the lower torso opening, matching the front center carefully.

Embroider a center fly in slightly lighter denim or gold and add a tiny button at the waistband center.

Cardigan

The cardigan is one of the most important visual features. It is open-front, slightly cropped, with medium-width rainbow stripes and a purple edging. It has long sleeves and a relaxed fit.

Use a 3.0 mm hook if you want the cardigan to drape slightly. Otherwise, keep the same hook size for a firmer jacket.

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Back and Body

Begin with red for the top stripe if you want the color order to echo the image near the shoulders, then continue downward through orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple tones. In the image, each sleeve and body area shows the rainbow stacked horizontally. A simple order from top to bottom is red, orange, yellow, green, turquoise, blue, violet.

Make foundation chain.

1. Ch 37.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 36. Ch 1, turn. (36)
3. Row 2: sc 36. Ch 1, turn.
4. Row 3: change color, sc 36. Ch 1, turn.
5. Row 4: sc 36. Ch 1, turn.
6. Row 5: change color, sc 36. Ch 1, turn.
7. Row 6: sc 36. Ch 1, turn.
8. Row 7: change color, sc 36. Ch 1, turn.
9. Row 8: sc 36. Ch 1, turn.
10. Row 9: change color, sc 36. Ch 1, turn.
11. Row 10: sc 36. Ch 1, turn.
12. Row 11: change color, sc 36. Ch 1, turn.
13. Row 12: sc 36. Ch 1, turn.

This forms the main lower body of the cardigan.

Split for Fronts and Armholes

1. Row 13: sc 8 for first front panel. Ch 1, turn.
2. Rows 14-18: sc 8. Fasten off first front.

Skip 20 center stitches for the back and armhole area, then rejoin to make the second front.

3. Row 13b: rejoin yarn to opposite side, sc 8. Ch 1, turn.
4. Rows 14b-18b: sc 8. Fasten off.

For the back upper section, rejoin yarn to center 20 stitches.

5. Row 13c: sc 20. Ch 1, turn.
6. Rows 14c-18c: sc 20.

Fasten off.

Shoulder Seams

Sew 2 stitches from each front top edge to the corresponding outer edge of the back top, leaving a centered neck opening and armholes at both sides.

Sleeves

Attach yarn at underarm and work around armhole opening. Match stripe direction with the body.

1. Rnd 1: sc evenly around armhole. Aim for 18 sts. (18)
2. Rnd 2: sc around. (18)
3. Rnd 3: change color, sc around. (18)
4. Rnd 4: sc around. (18)
5. Rnd 5: change color, sc around. (18)
6. Rnd 6: sc around. (18)
7. Rnd 7: change color, sc around. (18)
8. Rnd 8: sc around. (18)
9. Rnd 9: change color, 4 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec, 3 sc. (16)
10. Rnd 10: sc around. (16)
11. Rnd 11: change color, sc around. (16)
12. Rnd 12: sc around. (16)

Fasten off. Repeat for second sleeve.

Purple Border

Join purple at lower hem and work one full edging round around the entire cardigan: lower hem, front opening, neckline, other front opening, and hem again.

• Work 1 sc in each row end and each stitch along straight sections.
• Place 3 sc in each outer corner.
• At the neckline, use tighter stitches so the edge hugs the frog.

For a slightly raised border like the image, work a second round of sl st loosely in purple only around the front opening and neckline.

Crown

Make in cream or off-white. The crown is small and soft, with three pointed tips and the center tip slightly taller.

1. Ch 10.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 9. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 2: sc 2, ch 3, starting in 2nd ch from hook sl st, sc, sl st in same base st, sc 2, ch 4, starting in 2nd ch from hook sl st, sc, hdc, sl st in same base st, sc 2, ch 3, starting in 2nd ch from hook sl st, sc, sl st in same base st. Fasten off.

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Work a neat sc border around the lower band if needed. Slightly curve the crown base and sew to the top center of the head.

Face Charms

These details are small but important. The left side of the image shows a yellow star and tiny purple flower. The right side shows a small smiling cloud and hanging yellow star. They are mounted on thin pastel stems or wires.

Star Charm

Make 2 in yellow.

1. In MR: repeat 5 times: ch 2, 1 dc, ch 2, sl st into ring.
2. Pull ring tight and fasten off.

For a puffier look, make 2 stars and sew them together lightly stuffed.

Tiny Flower Charm

Make 1 in purple.

1. In MR: repeat 5 times: ch 2, 2 hdc, ch 2, sl st into ring.

Pull tight and fasten off.

Small Cloud Face Charm

Make 2 identical cloud pieces in white.

1. Ch 7.
2. Rnd 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 1, hdc 1, dc 2, hdc 1, 3 sc in last ch. Continue on opposite side: hdc 1, dc 2, hdc 1, sc 1. (13)
3. Rnd 2: 2 sc in first st, hdc, 2 dc in next st, dc, 2 dc in next st, hdc, 2 sc in next 3 sts, hdc, 2 dc in next st, dc, 2 dc in next st, hdc, sc. (20)

Sew the two pieces together very lightly stuffed, or leave flat for a smaller charm. Embroider closed eyes and a tiny smile in black.

Wire Mounting

• Cut 3 pieces of coated craft wire, about 3 to 3.5 inches / 7.5 to 9 cm each.
• Wrap the lower end with matching yarn so it blends into the head.
• Sew or glue the charm securely to the upper tip.
• Insert wire ends into the head near the crown, one on left and two on right, then secure with stitches.

Do not use sharp bare wire ends. Cover them completely and bend tips inward for safety.

Cloud Purse

The purse is white, smiling, and hangs on a turquoise strap. Tiny blue raindrops dangle underneath.

Cloud Body

Make 2 in white.

1. Ch 9.
2. Rnd 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 2, hdc 2, dc 2, 4 sc in last ch. Opposite side: dc 2, hdc 2, sc 2. (16)
3. Rnd 2: sc 2, hdc 2, 2 dc in next 2 sts, dc 2, 2 sc in each of next 4 sts, dc 2, 2 dc in next 2 sts, hdc 2, sc 2. (24)

Sew the two pieces together with very light stuffing, leaving the top edge slightly flatter than the lower scalloped edge.

Raindrops

Make 3 in shades of blue.

1. Rnd 1: 4 sc in MR. (4)
2. Rnd 2: inc x 4. (8)
3. Rnd 3: sc around. (8)
4. Rnd 4: dec x 4. (4)

Fasten off, leaving tails. Sew raindrops under the cloud.

Face Embroidery

• Use black yarn for 2 tiny eyes.
• Embroider a curved smile centered below them.
• Add pale pink blush dots if desired.

Strap

1. With aqua or turquoise yarn, ch 48 to 54 depending on desired bag drop.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sl st across for a narrow cord.

Sew each strap end to the upper back corners of the purse. Position it so it crosses from the frog’s left shoulder to right hip, matching the photo.

Rainbow Hat Prop

This hat sits beside the frog rather than on the head. It is a small bucket-hat style prop with rainbow stripes and a purple brim edge.

1. Rnd 1: With red, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. Rnd 2: inc x 6. (12)
3. Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc x 6. (18)
4. Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc x 6. (24)
5. Rnd 5: 3 sc, inc x 6. (30)
6. Rnd 6: BLO sc around in orange. (30)
7. Rnd 7: sc around in yellow. (30)
8. Rnd 8: sc around in light green. (30)
9. Rnd 9: sc around in turquoise. (30)
10. Rnd 10: sc around in blue. (30)
11. Rnd 11: sc around in purple. (30)
12. Rnd 12: 4 sc, inc x 6 in purple. (36)
13. Rnd 13: sc around. (36)

For a firmer brim, slip a thin round of plastic canvas inside or work an extra round in FLO only.

Assembly

Joining the Torso and Belly

Attach the oval belly panel to the underside of the torso lower opening. Stuff before fully closing.

Keep the front belly rounded but not overly protruding. The frog in the image has a full belly, though the cardigan partially covers it.

Attaching the Legs

• Pin the joined pants-and-legs unit to the lower torso.
• Make sure the legs hang close together.
• Angle them slightly forward so the doll sits naturally with bent knees.
• Sew securely all the way around the waistband join.

Attaching the Arms

• Pin arms 2 to 3 rounds below the neck base.
• Angle each arm slightly downward and forward.
• Sew through the flattened top edge only.

The cardigan sleeves should sit over the tops of the arms. If needed, lightly tack the cardigan sleeve cuffs to the wrists so the jacket does not twist.

Placing the Eye Whites

• Pin both eye whites high on the front of the head.
• Leave a narrow gap between them.
• Tilt the outer corners slightly downward to create the sleepy look.

Sew around the outer edges only, keeping the inner edges slightly raised.

Safety Eyes

Insert each safety eye through the upper-middle area of each white eye piece before completely securing the backs, or embroider small black round eyes if preferred.

The eyes should sit closer to the top of each white patch than to the center. This placement is important for matching the expression in the image.

Sewing the Mouth Lip

• Pin the lip piece below the eyes.
• Center it so the ends extend evenly past the eye area.
• Sew the top edge to the face, leaving the lower edge free.
• Add a tiny bit of stuffing under the center if you want extra projection.

The lip should curve gently outward and slightly downward at the ends.

Dressing the Frog

• Slide cardigan on from the front.
• Arrange the purple border so it frames the chest neatly.
• Sew a few hidden stitches at the shoulder and underarm if you want the cardigan permanently fixed.
• Place the purse strap diagonally across the body and tack it at the shoulder and side if needed.

Color Placement Guide

To match the image closely, keep the cardigan bright and balanced.

• Cardigan upper shoulder area: red and orange
• Mid body: yellow and green
• Lower body and cuffs: turquoise, blue, and violet tones
• Border: purple
• Shoes: white toe and sole with rainbow upper
• Pants: medium denim blue
• Head and body: medium grassy green

Shaping Tips for Accuracy

Do not under-stuff the head. The image shows a very full, rounded head.

Do not make the mouth too small. The lip must be wide and prominent or the frog will lose its sleepy, pouty expression.

The eyes should not be perfectly round. They are stretched oval patches with a soft droop.

The torso should be shorter than the head height. Much of the visual length comes from the legs.

The arms must be thin. Thick arms will make the cardigan look tight and bulky.

The crown should stay small. It is an accent, not a large royal tiara.

The purse should hang low enough to sit near the upper right thigh.

Optional Pose Adjustments

• Add light wire inside the arms if you want them to bend.
• Add a small amount of pellets in the lower body for better seated balance.
• Use tack stitches behind the knees for a permanent seated pose.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check the symmetry of the eye whites first, then confirm the lip sits centered under them. Tiny changes in eye tilt and lip height will strongly affect the expression.

Keep facial embroidery minimal. The frog in the image relies more on shape than stitched features. Add only tiny nostril dots if desired, and keep them subtle.

Position the crown directly above the center gap between the eyes. Arrange the side charms so they frame the face without hiding the eyes.

Care Notes

Spot clean whenever possible. If the doll becomes dusty, use a soft dry brush first.

Store away from direct sunlight to protect the rainbow colors. Do not crush the crown, purse, or face charms during storage.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Head stuffed firmly and smoothly
• Eye whites tilted correctly
• Lip centered and projecting outward
• Arms attached low and relaxed
• Legs even in length
• Jean cuffs folded evenly
• Sneaker toe caps matched
• Cardigan border lying flat
• Crown centered
• Purse strap crossing the torso neatly
• Face charms secure and balanced

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

For routine care, gently wipe the yarn surface with a barely damp cloth and let it air dry fully. Avoid soaking if you used wire or glued details.

If deeper cleaning is needed, remove dust with a soft brush, hand wash very gently in cool water with mild soap, reshape while damp, and dry flat on a towel. Keep accessories supported while drying so they hold their original form.