Crochet Tutorial: Baby Groot in Overalls – Free Crochet Pattern

This cheerful Baby Groot crochet doll is designed with a wood-textured tan body, a tall crown-shaped head with green sprout leaves, glossy round eyes, and a sweet embroidered smile. The outfit includes green garden overalls with shoulder straps, tiny buttons, embroidered flowers, a blue front pocket, a brown crossbody sunflower bag, leafy sandals, plus matching garden accessories: a straw hat, watering can, and potted plant.

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Finished Size

• Main doll height: about 12 inches from feet to tallest crown point when using DK cotton yarn and a 2.5 mm hook.
• Head width: about 4 inches across the cheeks.
• Body height: about 3.25 inches from neck to bottom of overalls.
• Leg length: about 4 inches from shorts hem to sandal sole.
• Straw hat: about 4.75 inches across the brim.
• Potted plant: about 2 inches tall.
• Watering can: about 1.5 inches wide.

Materials

• DK weight cotton yarn in warm bark tan, light tan, moss green, leaf green, darker green, brown, terracotta, blue, white, yellow, gray, black, and tiny amounts of red, pink, purple, and cream.
• 2.5 mm crochet hook for the doll and most details.
• 2.0 mm crochet hook for small flowers, facial embroidery, bag strap, and tiny leaves.
• 10 mm black safety eyes or glossy black sew-on doll eyes.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Yarn needle.
• Stitch marker.
• Two 6 mm wooden buttons for overall straps.
• One 5 mm button for the blue pocket, optional.
• Black embroidery thread for smile.
• Thin floral wire for hat brim or plant stems, optional.
• Cardboard or plastic canvas circle for hat brim and pot base, optional.

Abbreviations

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

Gauge and Texture Notes

The doll in the image has a firm amigurumi texture with visible, even single crochet rows. Work tightly enough that stuffing does not show. The bark-colored body should look smooth but slightly organic, so do not over-stuff the head into a perfect ball. Shape it gently into a rounded cylinder with fuller cheeks and a scalloped crown.

Use the yarn-under single crochet method if you want the neat stacked stitches shown in the photo. If you crochet loosely, use a smaller hook. The head and body are worked in spirals, while the overalls are built directly around the body for a fitted garden romper look.

Pattern Notes

• Work in continuous rounds unless a section says to join.
• Place a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round.
• Stuff gradually and firmly, especially the neck, legs, and head.
• The head is crocheted in bark tan first, then crown points and leaves are added separately.
• The green overalls are crocheted as shorts and a bib over the tan body.
• Small accessories are sewn on last so you can adjust the final placement.

Head

Use warm bark tan yarn and a 2.5 mm hook. The head is wide at the cheeks, slightly tall, and open at the top so the crown points can create the cut wood-sprout shape.

1. R1: Make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 18 sts.
4. R4: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. 24 sts.
5. R5: Repeat 3 sc, inc around. 30 sts.
6. R6: Repeat 4 sc, inc around. 36 sts.
7. R7: Repeat 5 sc, inc around. 42 sts.
8. R8: Repeat 6 sc, inc around. 48 sts.
9. R9: Repeat 7 sc, inc around. 54 sts.
10. R10-R20: Sc in each st around for 11 rounds. 54 sts each round.
11. R21: Repeat 7 sc, dec around. 48 sts.
12. R22: Sc in each st around. 48 sts.
13. R23: Repeat 6 sc, dec around. 42 sts.
14. R24: Sc in each st around. 42 sts.
15. R25: Repeat 5 sc, dec around. 36 sts.
16. R26: Repeat 4 sc, dec around. 30 sts.
17. R27: Repeat 3 sc, dec around. 24 sts.

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Insert the safety eyes between R15 and R16, about 14 stitches apart. The eyes should sit low on the head with a rounded baby-like expression. Lightly stuff the head before continuing. Add extra stuffing to the cheek area but keep the top slightly flatter.

1. R28: Repeat 2 sc, dec around. 18 sts.
2. R29: Repeat 1 sc, dec around. 12 sts.
3. R30: Sc in each st around. 12 sts.

Do not close the opening completely. This 12-stitch opening will connect to the neck. FO with a long tail for sewing.

Vertical Bark Texture on Head

Using a 2.0 mm hook and bark tan yarn, surface crochet vertical lines from the crown area down toward the cheeks. Make 11 raised lines total. Each line should be 13 to 17 slip stitches long. Space the lines unevenly so the head looks like soft tree bark rather than stripes.

• Make 3 lines on the front forehead.
• Make 2 lines above each eye, stopping before the eye curve.
• Make 2 lines on each side of the head.
• Make 2 shorter lines at the back.

Crown Points

The top of the head has rounded bark points like soft wooden shoots. Make 7 points in warm bark tan. Sew them around the upper edge of the head, with the tallest point centered at the front.

Tall Center Crown Point

1. R1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. R2: Sc in each st around. 5 sts.
3. R3: Repeat 1 sc, inc, then 1 sc. 7 sts.
4. R4: Sc in each st around. 7 sts.
5. R5: Repeat 2 sc, inc, then 1 sc. 9 sts.
6. R6-R9: Sc in each st around. 9 sts.
7. R10: Repeat 2 sc, dec, then 1 sc. 7 sts.

Stuff very lightly so the point stays rounded but not bulky. FO with a long tail.

Medium Crown Points

Make 4 medium points.

1. R1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. R2: Sc in each st around. 5 sts.
3. R3: Repeat 1 sc, inc, then 1 sc. 7 sts.
4. R4-R7: Sc in each st around. 7 sts.
5. R8: Dec, 3 sc, dec. 5 sts.

Stuff lightly. FO with a long tail.

Short Side Crown Points

Make 2 short points.

1. R1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. R2-R5: Sc in each st around. 5 sts.
3. R6: Inc, 4 sc. 6 sts.

Stuff lightly. FO with a long tail.

Green Sprout Leaves for Crown

Make 6 leaves in leaf green. They should peek up behind the bark points, with taller leaves at the back and sides. Use a 2.0 mm hook for crisp shaping.

1. Ch 10.
2. Starting in the second ch from hook, work 1 sc, 1 hdc, 4 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, 1 sl st.
3. Ch 1, rotate to the other side of the foundation chain.
4. Work 1 sl st, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 4 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc.
5. Sl st to the base and FO, leaving a sewing tail.

For each leaf, use darker green yarn to embroider one center vein with long straight stitches. Sew the leaves behind the crown points at a slight outward angle.

Body

The body is bark tan at the neck and upper torso, then hidden under green overalls. Use bark tan yarn first.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 18 sts.
4. R4: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. 24 sts.
5. R5: Repeat 3 sc, inc around. 30 sts.
6. R6: Repeat 4 sc, inc around. 36 sts.
7. R7-R12: Sc in each st around. 36 sts each round.
8. R13: Repeat 4 sc, dec around. 30 sts.
9. R14-R15: Sc in each st around. 30 sts each round.
10. R16: Repeat 3 sc, dec around. 24 sts.
11. R17: Sc in each st around. 24 sts.
12. R18: Repeat 2 sc, dec around. 18 sts.
13. R19-R21: Sc in each st around. 18 sts each round.

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Stuff the body firmly. FO with a long tail. The narrow top becomes the neck. Sew the 12-stitch head opening over the top of the neck, keeping the face centered over the chest.

Legs

Make 2 legs in bark tan. The legs are long and narrow, dangling below the overalls. The feet are covered by brown sandals with visible rounded toes.

Feet and Legs

1. R1: Ch 6. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 4, 3 sc in last ch. Work along the other side: sc 3, inc. 12 sts.
2. R2: Inc, sc 3, inc in next 3 sts, sc 3, inc in next 2 sts. 18 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, sc 4, repeat 1 sc, inc 3 times, sc 4, repeat 1 sc, inc 2 times. 24 sts.
4. R4: BLO sc in each st around. 24 sts.
5. R5: Sc in each st around. 24 sts.
6. R6: Sc 6, dec 6 times, sc 6. 18 sts.
7. R7: Sc 5, dec 4 times, sc 5. 14 sts.
8. R8: Sc in each st around. 14 sts.
9. R9: Repeat 5 sc, dec around. 12 sts.
10. R10-R28: Sc in each st around. 12 sts each round.

Stuff the foot firmly and the leg moderately. Flatten the top of each leg and sc through both layers with 6 sc. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Toe Bumps

Use light tan yarn. Make 5 toe bumps for each foot.

1. R1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. R2: Sc in each st around. 5 sts.
3. FO and leave a sewing tail.

Sew 5 toe bumps across the front of each foot. The middle toe should sit slightly lower and forward. Keep the toes rounded and closely packed, as shown in the image.

Arms

Make 2 arms in bark tan. The arms are slim, rounded at the hands, and hang along the sides of the overalls.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3-R5: Sc in each st around. 12 sts each round.
4. R6: Repeat 2 sc, dec around. 9 sts.
5. R7-R22: Sc in each st around. 9 sts each round.

Stuff the hand and lower arm lightly. Do not over-stuff the upper arm so it can sit flat against the body. Flatten the opening and sc through both layers with 4 sc. FO with a long tail.

Green Overalls Shorts

The overalls are moss green with wide short legs, a rounded belly, a front bib, shoulder straps, and tiny garden embroidery. The shorts are made separately, then fitted onto the body before the bib and straps are added.

First Shorts Leg

1. R1: Ch 24, join with sl st to form a ring. Make sure it is not twisted.
2. R2: Ch 1, sc in each ch around, join with sl st. 24 sts.
3. R3-R6: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join. 24 sts each round.
4. FO and set aside.

Second Shorts Leg and Joining

1. R1: Ch 24, join with sl st to form a ring.
2. R2: Ch 1, sc in each ch around, join. 24 sts.
3. R3-R6: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join. 24 sts each round.
4. Do not fasten off. Ch 3, join to the first leg with sc in any stitch.
5. Sc 23 around first leg, sc in each of the 3 chains, sc 24 around second leg, sc in the other side of the 3 chains. 54 sts.

Overall Waist and Belly

1. R1-R4: Sc in each st around. 54 sts each round.
2. R5: Repeat 7 sc, dec around. 48 sts.
3. R6-R8: Sc in each st around. 48 sts each round.
4. R9: Repeat 6 sc, dec around. 42 sts.
5. R10-R11: Sc in each st around. 42 sts each round.
6. R12: Repeat 5 sc, dec around. 36 sts.

Slip the overalls onto the body from the bottom before sewing the legs to the body. The waist should sit under the arms. Sew the shorts to the body with small hidden stitches at the back waist and inner thigh area.

Overall Bib

Attach moss green yarn at the center front waist of the overalls. Work in rows.

1. Row 1: Sc 14 across the front center. Ch 1, turn.
2. Row 2: Dec, sc 10, dec. 12 sts.
3. Row 3: Sc across. 12 sts.
4. Row 4: Dec, sc 8, dec. 10 sts.
5. Row 5-R7: Sc across. 10 sts each row.
6. Row 8: Sc evenly around the bib edge, placing 2 sc in each top corner. Sl st to finish.

FO and weave in ends. The bib should sit flat on the chest and stop below the neck.

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Overall Straps

Make 2 straps in moss green.

1. Ch 24.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 23.
3. Ch 1, turn, sc 23 again for a thicker strap.
4. FO with a long tail.

Sew one end of each strap to the back waist. Cross the straps slightly over the shoulders, then sew the front ends to the top corners of the bib. Add one small wooden button on each front strap end.

Blue Front Pocket

Use blue yarn and a 2.0 mm hook.

1. Row 1: Ch 9. Sc in second ch from hook and across. 8 sts.
2. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, inc, sc 6, inc. 10 sts.
3. Row 3-R5: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 10 sts.
4. Row 6: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 6, dec. 8 sts.
5. Border: Sc evenly around the pocket, placing 2 sc in each lower corner.

Sew the pocket to the center of the bib. Embroider a tiny pale blue curved highlight and one small white flower on the pocket if desired. Add a tiny button at the upper center.

Flower Embroidery on Overalls

The overalls in the image have small garden flowers around the lower shorts. Use short embroidery stitches so the decorations stay delicate.

• Make 2 yellow flowers on the left front leg: 1 French knot center and 5 small straight stitches as petals.
• Make 2 red flowers near the front hem: 1 red knot each with green lazy daisy leaves.
• Make 3 white daisies along the bottom front: yellow knot centers with 5 white stitches each.
• Make 2 purple dots near the right lower leg with tiny green stems.
• Add several small green leaf stitches around the hems and side seams.

Brown Crossbody Bag

The bag is a small rectangular garden satchel worn from one shoulder to the opposite hip. Use brown yarn and a 2.0 mm hook.

Bag Body

1. Row 1: Ch 13. Sc in second ch from hook and across. 12 sts.
2. Row 2-R8: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 12 sts each row.
3. Row 9: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 8, dec. 10 sts.
4. Border: Sc evenly around the whole rectangle, placing 2 sc in each corner.

Make a second identical panel. Hold both panels together and sc around the sides and bottom through both layers, leaving the top open. FO and weave in ends.

Bag Flap

1. Row 1: Attach brown yarn to the back top edge and sc 12 across.
2. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc across. 12 sts.
3. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 8, dec. 10 sts.
4. Row 4: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc 6, dec. 8 sts.
5. FO and sew the flap down lightly at the sides.

Sunflower on Bag

Use yellow yarn for the center.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. FO and sew to the lower right front of the bag.

For rays, use golden yellow yarn. Around the edge of the circle, embroider 10 long straight stitches radiating outward. Keep the rays uneven and handmade-looking, matching the cheerful sunflower detail in the photo.

Bag Strap

Use brown yarn. Ch 75, then sl st back along the chain for firmness. Sew one end to each top side of the bag. Place the strap over the doll’s left shoulder so the bag rests at the right hip.

Daisy on Head

The head flower is a white daisy with a yellow center placed on the doll’s upper right side near the crown points.

Yellow Center

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. FO with a long sewing tail.

White Petals

Attach white yarn to any front loop of R2.

1. Ch 5.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 1, hdc 1, dc 1, hdc 1.
3. Sl st into the next front loop of the yellow center.
4. Repeat until you have 10 petals.

Sew the daisy to the right side of the head, slightly overlapping one bark point. The flower should sit flat but not stretched.

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Sandals

The sandals are brown with a rounded sole and a thin strap across the toes. Make 2.

Sandal Sole

1. R1: Ch 8. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 6, 3 sc in last ch. Work along the other side: sc 5, inc. 16 sts.
2. R2: Inc, sc 5, inc in next 3 sts, sc 5, inc in next 2 sts. 22 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, sc 6, repeat 1 sc, inc 3 times, sc 6, repeat 1 sc, inc 2 times. 28 sts.
4. R4: Sl st loosely around the edge. FO.

Sew the sole under the foot, keeping the broader end under the toes.

Toe Strap

Attach brown yarn at one side of the sandal near the toe line. Ch 11, stretch the chain across the toes, and sew to the opposite side. Work one row of sl st over the chain if a thicker strap is needed.

Side Leaves on Sandals

Make 4 tiny green leaves.

1. Ch 6.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st, sc, hdc, sc, sl st.
3. FO with a sewing tail.

Sew one small leaf to each outer side of the sandals, angled upward like the image.

Small Watering Can

Use light gray yarn and a 2.0 mm hook. This accessory sits near the doll and can also be sewn lightly to the overalls if desired.

Can Body

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 18 sts.
4. R4-R7: Sc in each st around. 18 sts each round.
5. R8: BLO repeat 1 sc, dec around. 12 sts.
6. R9: Dec around. 6 sts.

Stuff lightly and close the opening. FO.

Spout

1. R1: Ch 7.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 6.
3. Ch 1, turn, sc 6 again.
4. Fold lengthwise and sew edges together to form a narrow tube.

Sew the spout to the upper left side of the can at a slight upward angle.

Handle

1. Ch 12.
2. Sl st in second ch from hook and across. 11 sl sts.
3. FO with a long tail.

Sew the handle in a curved shape on the opposite side of the spout.

Potted Plant

The little terracotta pot and green plant make the garden scene complete. Use terracotta yarn for the pot and green yarn for the plant.

Terracotta Pot

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 18 sts.
4. R4: BLO sc in each st around. 18 sts.
5. R5: Sc in each st around. 18 sts.
6. R6: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. 24 sts.
7. R7-R9: Sc in each st around. 24 sts each round.
8. R10: FLO sc in each st around for the raised rim. 24 sts.
9. R11: Sl st in each st around. FO.

Soil Circle

Use dark brown yarn.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 18 sts.
4. R4: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. 24 sts.

Place light stuffing inside the pot, then sew the soil circle to the inside rim.

Plant Leaves

Make 7 leaves in green.

1. Ch 8.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st.
3. FO with a long tail.

Sew the leaves into the soil in a rosette shape. Bend the leaves slightly outward so the plant looks full and lively.

Straw Hat

The hat is a separate accessory placed beside the doll. It has a beige crown, a wide brim, and a blue tie bow around the base.

Hat Crown

Use light straw beige yarn.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Repeat 1 sc, inc around. 18 sts.
4. R4: Repeat 2 sc, inc around. 24 sts.
5. R5: Repeat 3 sc, inc around. 30 sts.
6. R6: Repeat 4 sc, inc around. 36 sts.
7. R7: BLO sc in each st around. 36 sts.
8. R8-R13: Sc in each st around. 36 sts each round.
9. R14: Repeat 5 sc, inc around. 42 sts.

Hat Brim

1. R15: FLO repeat 6 sc, inc around. 48 sts.
2. R16: Repeat 7 sc, inc around. 54 sts.
3. R17: Repeat 8 sc, inc around. 60 sts.
4. R18: Repeat 9 sc, inc around. 66 sts.
5. R19: Repeat 10 sc, inc around. 72 sts.
6. R20: Sc in each st around. 72 sts.
7. R21: Sl st loosely in each st around. FO.

For a flatter brim, block the hat with steam carefully or insert a thin plastic canvas circle under the brim. Do not overheat cotton yarn.

Blue Hat Tie

Use blue yarn.

1. Ch 70.
2. Sl st in second ch from hook and across. FO.

Wrap the blue tie around the base of the hat crown and tie a small bow on the right side. Trim ends evenly or knot the ends to stop fraying.

Small Side Leaves on Body

The doll has little green sprouts appearing along the arms and sides. Make 8 tiny leaves in leaf green.

1. Ch 5.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st, sc, hdc, sl st.
3. FO with a long sewing tail.

Sew 2 leaves on the outer side of each arm near the elbow. Sew 2 leaves near the side waist and 2 near the lower overall hems. Angle each leaf outward so the doll looks like a friendly garden sprout.

Facial Embroidery

Use black embroidery thread for the smile. Place the smile between R18 and R19 of the head. The smile should be small, soft, and slightly curved upward, about 8 stitches wide.

1. Insert the needle behind the head and bring it out at the left smile point.
2. Make one gentle curved stitch to the right smile point.
3. Anchor the curve with one tiny couching stitch at the center.
4. Pull gently so the smile curves naturally without puckering the face.

Add a tiny white highlight to each safety eye if you use plain black sew-on eyes. Place the highlight on the upper outer area of each eye for the glossy expression seen in the image.

Assembly Order

1. Sew the head to the neck securely, keeping the face centered.
2. Sew the legs under the body, about 8 stitches apart, so they hang straight downward.
3. Fit the green overalls over the body and secure the waistband invisibly.
4. Sew the arms to the sides at R18-R20 of the body, just under the head.
5. Sew the overall bib and straps in place, then add the wooden buttons.
6. Add the pocket, embroidery, and lower flower details to the overalls.
7. Sew the crown points around the top of the head, placing the tallest point in front.
8. Sew the green leaves behind and between the crown points.
9. Add the white daisy to the upper right side of the head.
10. Place the bag strap over the shoulder and sew the bag lightly to the hip.
11. Sew sandals and toe straps onto the feet.
12. Arrange the hat, watering can, and potted plant as separate display pieces.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check the doll from the front before tying off final threads. The head should be large and expressive, the overalls should sit snugly around the rounded belly, and the legs should hang evenly over the edge when the doll is seated.

Use long pins to test the crown points before sewing. The tallest point belongs near the center front, with medium points around it and shorter points toward the sides. Add the green leaves last so they peek out naturally.

The face is intentionally simple. Large glossy eyes, a small curved smile, and the white daisy create the gentle garden character. Avoid adding heavy blush or extra features because the clean expression is part of the image’s charm.

Care Notes

• Spot clean with a damp cloth and mild soap.
• Do not soak if using safety eyes, wooden buttons, or cardboard inside the accessories.
• Let the doll air dry flat on a towel.
• Reshape the crown points, hat brim, and leaves while damp.
• Keep away from pets that may chew small accessories.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Head: rounded cheeks, tall crown points, green sprout leaves, and white daisy on the right side.
• Face: large black eyes placed low and evenly, with a small embroidered smile.
• Outfit: moss green overalls, shoulder straps, wooden buttons, blue pocket, and flower embroidery.
• Accessories: brown sunflower bag, straw hat with blue tie, gray watering can, and terracotta potted plant.
• Feet: five toe bumps on each foot, brown sandals, and tiny side leaves.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Store the doll upright or seated so the crown points do not bend for long periods. If a point flattens, lightly mist it with water, reshape it with your fingers, and allow it to dry naturally.

For display, keep the doll out of direct sunlight to protect the green overalls, brown bag, and blue hat ribbon from fading. Dust gently with a soft brush, especially around the daisy, leaf clusters, and embroidered flowers.

If the doll is made for a child, replace safety eyes and buttons with embroidered details. Sew all accessories firmly and avoid wire, cardboard, or removable small parts. For decorative use, the separate garden accessories can be arranged beside the doll for the full image-inspired display.