Knitting Tutorial: Colorful Puppy in Striped Overalls – Free Knitting Pattern

This cheerful knitted puppy is made with a rounded white head, soft floppy ears in two different colors, a brown eye patch, a chunky chocolate nose, striped yellow-and-blue sleeves, denim-style striped overalls, red sneakers, a yellow crossbody bag, cherry hair decoration, a matching striped hat, and two tiny toy accessories. The finished doll is designed to stand as a colorful display piece with a handmade garden-party feeling.

 

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Pattern Overview

This pattern creates a standing knitted puppy doll with a large oval head, short rounded body, separate arms and legs, layered clothing, and miniature accessories. The puppy has a white plush-style face, one brown rectangular eye patch, one red ear, one green ear, black bead eyes, and a textured dark brown nose.

The outfit is built in layers. The body starts as a white stuffed doll base, then the striped sweater and overall pieces are knitted separately and fitted over the body. The overalls use denim blue and darker blue stripes, while the sweater sleeves use alternating teal-blue and golden-yellow bands.

The accessories are small but important. The yellow bag hangs diagonally from the left shoulder to the right hip. The matching striped hat sits beside the puppy, topped with a dense pom-pom. A tiny beehive and honey bucket complete the scene.

Finished Size

• Puppy doll height: about 11 in / 28 cm from shoe sole to top of head.
• Head width: about 4.25 in / 11 cm at the widest point.
• Body height without head: about 5.75 in / 14.5 cm including legs and shoes.
• Hat height: about 3 in / 7.5 cm including pom-pom.
• Yellow bag: about 1.75 in / 4.5 cm wide and 1.5 in / 4 cm tall.
• Mini beehive: about 1.5 in / 4 cm tall.
• Honey bucket: about 1.4 in / 3.5 cm tall.

Skill Level

Intermediate beginner to intermediate. The doll uses basic increases, decreases, seaming, color changes, picking up stitches, small embroidery details, and simple shaping. A confident beginner can make it slowly by following the stitch counts exactly.

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn in white, about 70 yd for head, hands, and face.
• Worsted weight yarn in teal blue, about 60 yd for sweater, overalls, hat, and stripes.
• Worsted weight yarn in golden yellow, about 35 yd for sweater stripes, bag, hat stripes, and beehive.
• Worsted weight yarn in medium denim blue, about 45 yd for overalls.
• Worsted weight yarn in dark denim blue, about 30 yd for overall stripes and ribbing.
• Worsted weight yarn in red, about 25 yd for one ear, sneakers, cherries, and flower accents.
• Worsted weight yarn in leaf green, about 25 yd for one ear and cherry leaves.
• Worsted weight yarn in tan brown, about 12 yd for eye patch and honey bucket rim.
• Worsted weight yarn in dark brown, about 12 yd for nose and honey bucket.
• Small amount of black yarn for shoe sole edging and beehive doorway.
• Small amount of white yarn for shoelaces and flower petals.
• Two 8 mm black safety eyes or black beads.
• Two small tan buttons, 8 to 10 mm, for overall bib straps.
• One tiny anchor charm, optional, for the overall bib.
• Polyester fiberfill stuffing.
• US size 4 / 3.5 mm knitting needles.
• US size 3 / 3.25 mm knitting needles for ribbing and small accessories.
• Tapestry needle.
• Stitch markers.
• Small amount of cardboard or plastic canvas for shoe soles, optional.

Gauge

• Stockinette stitch: 22 sts and 30 rows = 4 in / 10 cm with US 4 needles.
• Ribbing: 24 sts and 32 rows = 4 in / 10 cm with US 3 needles.
• Small accessory gauge: keep stitches firm so stuffing does not show.

Gauge is important for the proportions. The head should look large and soft, while the overalls and sweater should fit closely around the body without sagging. If your knitting is loose, go down one needle size.

Abbreviations

• CO: cast on.
• BO: bind off.
• K: knit.
• P: purl.
• St / sts: stitch / stitches.
• RS: right side.
• WS: wrong side.
• K2tog: knit 2 stitches together.
• P2tog: purl 2 stitches together.
• M1: make 1 stitch by lifting the bar between stitches and knitting into the back loop.
• SSK: slip 1 knitwise, slip 1 knitwise, knit slipped stitches together through back loops.
• St st: stockinette stitch, knit RS rows and purl WS rows when worked flat.
• Garter st: knit every row.

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Construction Notes

The puppy is knitted mostly flat and seamed. This makes the pattern easier to control and gives a smooth plush-doll look. Stuff each piece firmly but not hard. The face should stay rounded, the body should stay upright, and the legs should be strong enough to support the overalls and shoes.

When changing colors for stripes, twist the yarns neatly at the edge. For the sleeves, hat, and overalls, carry unused colors up the side only when the gap is two rows or less. For longer sections, cut the yarn and weave ends inside the piece.

• Head shape: large oval, wider at cheeks, slightly narrower at top.
• Body shape: compact cylinder, hidden under sweater and overalls.
• Legs: short and rounded, covered by striped overall legs.
• Arms: white hands with striped sleeves.
• Ears: one red floppy ear on the left side, one green floppy ear on the right side.
• Face: brown patch above the right side of face, small black eyes, large dark brown nose.

White Puppy Head

The head is the main focal point. It is knitted as a large oval panel pair, then seamed and stuffed. Keep the side seams smooth because the ears attach over the upper side edges.

Head Front Panel

1. With white yarn and US 4 needles, CO 10 sts.
2. Row 1, WS: P all sts.
3. Row 2, RS: K1, M1, K8, M1, K1. 12 sts.
4. Row 3: P all sts.
5. Row 4: K1, M1, K10, M1, K1. 14 sts.
6. Row 5: P all sts.
7. Row 6: K1, M1, K12, M1, K1. 16 sts.
8. Row 7: P all sts.
9. Row 8: K1, M1, K14, M1, K1. 18 sts.
10. Row 9: P all sts.
11. Row 10: K1, M1, K16, M1, K1. 20 sts.
12. Row 11: P all sts.
13. Row 12: K1, M1, K18, M1, K1. 22 sts.
14. Row 13: P all sts.
15. Row 14: K1, M1, K20, M1, K1. 24 sts.
16. Row 15: P all sts.
17. Row 16: K1, M1, K22, M1, K1. 26 sts.
18. Rows 17 to 28: Work 12 rows in St st.
19. Row 29: P all sts.
20. Row 30: K4, M1, K18, M1, K4. 28 sts.
21. Rows 31 to 40: Work 10 rows in St st.
22. Row 41: P all sts.
23. Row 42: K2, SSK, K20, K2tog, K2. 26 sts.
24. Row 43: P all sts.
25. Row 44: K2, SSK, K18, K2tog, K2. 24 sts.
26. Row 45: P all sts.
27. Row 46: K2, SSK, K16, K2tog, K2. 22 sts.
28. Row 47: P all sts.
29. Row 48: K2, SSK, K14, K2tog, K2. 20 sts.
30. Row 49: P all sts.
31. Row 50: K2, SSK, K12, K2tog, K2. 18 sts.
32. Row 51: P all sts.
33. Row 52: K2, SSK, K10, K2tog, K2. 16 sts.
34. Row 53: P all sts.
35. Row 54: K2, SSK, K8, K2tog, K2. 14 sts.
36. Row 55: P all sts.
37. Row 56: K1, SSK, K8, K2tog, K1. 12 sts.
38. BO all sts, leaving a 16 in tail.

Head Back Panel

Make the back panel exactly the same as the front panel in white. Do not add the face patch to the back. The back should remain plain white so the red and green ears stand out clearly on both sides.

Brown Eye Patch

The patch is a soft rectangle with slightly uneven knitted edges, placed above the puppy’s right eye from the viewer’s perspective. It sits high on the forehead and reaches down toward the eye line.

1. With tan brown yarn and US 4 needles, CO 12 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 2: Work in St st, beginning with a K row.
3. Row 3: K1, M1, K10, M1, K1. 14 sts.
4. Rows 4 to 11: Work 8 rows in St st.
5. Row 12: P2tog, P10, P2tog. 12 sts.
6. Row 13: K all sts.
7. Row 14: P all sts.
8. BO all sts loosely.

Pin the patch to the head front before seaming the head. Position it on the upper right face, about 9 rows below the head top and 4 stitches away from the center line. Sew with small whipstitches using tan brown yarn.

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Joining and Stuffing the Head

1. Place head front and head back with wrong sides together.
2. Use mattress stitch around the outer edge, beginning at the lower left side.
3. Seam around the head, leaving a 1.5 in opening at the lower neck edge.
4. Stuff the upper head first, then the cheeks, then the lower muzzle area.
5. Add extra stuffing at the lower front to create the round cheeky muzzle shape.
6. Close the opening firmly.
7. Shape the face by gently squeezing the sides so the head becomes oval, not flat.

Muzzle and Nose

The image shows a large rounded dark brown nose sitting low in the center of the face. It is not a flat embroidery only; it has raised texture, like a small stuffed knitted oval.

Dark Brown Nose

1. With dark brown yarn and US 4 needles, CO 8 sts.
2. Row 1: P all sts.
3. Row 2: K1, M1, K6, M1, K1. 10 sts.
4. Row 3: P all sts.
5. Row 4: K1, M1, K8, M1, K1. 12 sts.
6. Rows 5 to 8: Work in St st.
7. Row 9: P2tog, P8, P2tog. 10 sts.
8. Row 10: K2tog, K6, K2tog. 8 sts.
9. Break yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull tight, and seam into an oval cup.
10. Add a tiny pinch of stuffing before closing the back.

Sew the nose to the lower center of the face. The top of the nose should sit about 8 rows below the eyes. Use dark brown yarn to add 5 vertical satin stitches across the nose for the ribbed texture seen in the photo.

Eyes and Face Details

• Attach two 8 mm black safety eyes or bead eyes.
• Place the left eye on the white face, about 23 rows above the lower neck edge.
• Place the right eye over the lower edge of the tan patch, matching the image.
• Space eyes about 1.25 in / 3 cm apart.
• Use black yarn to make one tiny straight stitch under each eye for shine depth, if desired.

Do not add a mouth. The image uses the large nose and small glossy eyes as the main expression. Keeping the mouth absent gives the puppy the same calm, plush, handmade look.

Floppy Ears

The ears are long, soft, and different colors. The puppy’s left ear is red and hangs close to the side of the head. The puppy’s right ear is green and hangs longer, dropping almost to the shoulder.

Red Left Ear

1. With red yarn and US 4 needles, CO 8 sts.
2. Row 1: P all sts.
3. Row 2: K1, M1, K6, M1, K1. 10 sts.
4. Row 3: P all sts.
5. Row 4: K1, M1, K8, M1, K1. 12 sts.
6. Rows 5 to 20: Work in St st.
7. Row 21: P all sts.
8. Row 22: K2, SSK, K4, K2tog, K2. 10 sts.
9. Row 23: P all sts.
10. Row 24: K2, SSK, K2, K2tog, K2. 8 sts.
11. Row 25: P all sts.
12. Row 26: K2, SSK, K2tog, K2. 6 sts.
13. BO all sts.

Green Right Ear

1. With leaf green yarn and US 4 needles, CO 9 sts.
2. Row 1: P all sts.
3. Row 2: K1, M1, K7, M1, K1. 11 sts.
4. Row 3: P all sts.
5. Row 4: K1, M1, K9, M1, K1. 13 sts.
6. Rows 5 to 24: Work in St st.
7. Row 25: P all sts.
8. Row 26: K2, SSK, K5, K2tog, K2. 11 sts.
9. Row 27: P all sts.
10. Row 28: K2, SSK, K3, K2tog, K2. 9 sts.
11. Row 29: P all sts.
12. Row 30: K2, SSK, K1, K2tog, K2. 7 sts.
13. Row 31: P all sts.
14. Row 32: K2, SSK, K2tog, K1. 5 sts.
15. BO all sts.

Ear Edging and Attachment

• With matching yarn, pick up and knit 1 stitch in each edge row around each ear.
• Knit 1 round or 2 flat rows in garter stitch around the edge if working flat.
• BO loosely so the ear does not curl too tightly.
• Sew the red ear to the upper left side of the head, angled downward.
• Sew the green ear to the upper right side, slightly forward, so it frames the cheek.

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White Body Base

The body is a simple stuffed base because the sweater and overalls cover most of it. Make it firm and narrow enough for the clothing to fit. The neck should be short but stable so the large head sits upright.

1. With white yarn and US 4 needles, CO 20 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 4: Work in St st.
3. Row 5: K2, M1, K16, M1, K2. 22 sts.
4. Row 6: P all sts.
5. Row 7: K2, M1, K18, M1, K2. 24 sts.
6. Rows 8 to 24: Work in St st.
7. Row 25: K2, SSK, K16, K2tog, K2. 22 sts.
8. Row 26: P all sts.
9. Row 27: K2, SSK, K14, K2tog, K2. 20 sts.
10. Rows 28 to 32: Work in St st.
11. BO all sts.

Make a second body panel the same way. Seam the sides and bottom, leaving the top open. Stuff firmly. Close the top with a flat seam. Sew the head to the body using a strong ladder stitch around the neck, going around twice for stability.

Legs

The legs are short white tubes that sit inside the overall legs and shoes. Knit two. Stuff them firmly at the bottom and lightly at the top so they bend naturally.

1. With white yarn and US 4 needles, CO 14 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 18: Work in St st.
3. Row 19: K2tog across. 7 sts.
4. Break yarn, thread through remaining sts, and pull tight for the foot end.
5. Seam the back of the leg.
6. Stuff the leg, keeping the top slightly soft.
7. Make the second leg the same.

Sew the legs to the lower body, spacing them about 0.5 in / 1.3 cm apart. Angle the feet slightly outward so the red sneakers stand flat and visible.

White Hands

The hands are small mitten shapes peeking out below the striped sleeves. Make two pieces.

1. With white yarn and US 4 needles, CO 8 sts.
2. Row 1: P all sts.
3. Row 2: K1, M1, K6, M1, K1. 10 sts.
4. Rows 3 to 8: Work in St st.
5. Row 9: P2tog across. 5 sts.
6. Break yarn, pull through remaining sts, and seam the side.
7. Stuff very lightly.

Striped Sweater Body

The sweater neck is a thick ribbed blue collar. The visible sweater section under the overalls shows bold teal-blue and golden-yellow horizontal stripes. Knit the sweater body as a short tube-like panel that wraps around the torso.

Sweater Back and Front Panel

1. With teal blue yarn and US 3 needles, CO 34 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 6: Work K1, P1 rib across.
3. Change to US 4 needles.
4. Rows 7 to 8: With teal blue, work St st.
5. Rows 9 to 10: With golden yellow, work St st.
6. Rows 11 to 12: With teal blue, work St st.
7. Rows 13 to 14: With golden yellow, work St st.
8. Rows 15 to 18: With teal blue, work St st.
9. BO all sts.

Wrap this panel around the upper body under the head. Seam at the back. The ribbed collar should rise around the lower head like a cozy turtleneck.

Striped Sleeves and Arms

Each arm combines a striped sleeve and a white hand. The arms hang naturally downward, slightly away from the body, with the hands visible beneath the sleeve cuffs.

Sleeves

1. With teal blue yarn and US 4 needles, CO 16 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 2: Work St st in teal blue.
3. Rows 3 to 4: Work St st in golden yellow.
4. Rows 5 to 6: Work St st in teal blue.
5. Rows 7 to 8: Work St st in golden yellow.
6. Rows 9 to 12: Work St st in teal blue.
7. Row 13: K2tog, K12, K2tog. 14 sts.
8. Row 14: P all sts.
9. Rows 15 to 16: Work St st in teal blue.
10. BO all sts.
11. Make a second sleeve the same.

Seam each sleeve into a tube. Insert one white hand into the lower sleeve opening and sew around the cuff with teal blue yarn. Lightly stuff the sleeve, then sew the upper sleeve to the shoulder area.

Striped Denim Overalls

The overalls are the most detailed clothing piece. They have a striped denim look, short pant legs, a front bib, two straps with buttons, and darker blue horizontal bands. The fit should be snug but not tight.

Left Overall Leg

1. With dark denim blue yarn and US 3 needles, CO 22 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 4: Work K1, P1 rib.
3. Change to US 4 needles and medium denim blue.
4. Rows 5 to 6: Work St st in medium denim blue.
5. Rows 7 to 8: Work St st in dark denim blue.
6. Rows 9 to 10: Work St st in medium denim blue.
7. Rows 11 to 12: Work St st in dark denim blue.
8. Rows 13 to 14: Work St st in medium denim blue.
9. Rows 15 to 16: Work St st in dark denim blue.
10. Row 17: K all sts in medium denim blue.
11. Row 18: P all sts in medium denim blue.
12. BO all sts.

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Right Overall Leg

Make a second overall leg the same as the first. Seam each leg into a tube, leaving the upper 0.5 in / 1.3 cm open at the inside seam. Slide each tube over a white leg before sewing the upper pants together.

Overall Lower Body

1. With medium denim blue yarn and US 4 needles, CO 44 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 2: Work St st in medium denim blue.
3. Rows 3 to 4: Work St st in dark denim blue.
4. Rows 5 to 6: Work St st in medium denim blue.
5. Rows 7 to 8: Work St st in dark denim blue.
6. Rows 9 to 10: Work St st in medium denim blue.
7. Rows 11 to 12: Work St st in dark denim blue.
8. Rows 13 to 14: Work St st in medium denim blue.
9. Rows 15 to 16: Work St st in dark denim blue.
10. Rows 17 to 18: Work St st in medium denim blue.
11. BO all sts.

Wrap the lower body panel around the puppy’s waist and hips. Align the stripes with the leg stripes. Sew the back seam. Attach the top of each leg tube to the bottom edge of the body panel with small blue stitches.

Front Overall Bib

1. With medium denim blue yarn and US 4 needles, CO 18 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 2: Work St st in medium denim blue.
3. Rows 3 to 4: Work St st in dark denim blue.
4. Rows 5 to 6: Work St st in medium denim blue.
5. Rows 7 to 8: Work St st in dark denim blue.
6. Rows 9 to 10: Work St st in medium denim blue.
7. Row 11: K2, SSK, K10, K2tog, K2. 16 sts.
8. Row 12: P all sts.
9. BO all sts.

Sew the bib to the front center of the overalls. The top edge should sit just below the striped sweater collar. Leave the upper corners neat because the shoulder straps and buttons will sit there.

Overall Straps

1. With medium denim blue yarn and US 3 needles, CO 5 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 34: Knit every row in garter stitch.
3. BO all sts.
4. Make a second strap the same.

Sew each strap to the back waist of the overalls. Bring the straps over the shoulders and cross them slightly if needed. Sew the front ends to the upper bib corners. Add one tan button on each front strap end.

Anchor Charm

If using a tiny anchor charm, sew it to the center front of the bib, hanging below the left strap. If you prefer knitted detail only, embroider a small anchor using white or black yarn with one vertical stitch, one curved lower stitch, and two tiny side stitches.

Red Sneakers

The shoes are bright red with white toe caps, white laces, black sole edging, and small flower accents. They are knitted as small slipper shapes and sewn around the lower legs.

White Toe Cap

1. With white yarn and US 4 needles, CO 8 sts.
2. Row 1: P all sts.
3. Row 2: K1, M1, K6, M1, K1. 10 sts.
4. Rows 3 to 6: Work St st.
5. Row 7: P2tog, P6, P2tog. 8 sts.
6. BO all sts.
7. Make a second toe cap.

Red Shoe Upper

1. With red yarn and US 4 needles, CO 18 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 4: Work St st.
3. Row 5: K5, BO 8 sts, K5. This creates the opening.
4. Row 6: P5, CO 8 sts over gap, P5. 18 sts.
5. Rows 7 to 10: Work St st.
6. BO all sts.
7. Make a second shoe upper.

Black Sole Edge

1. With black yarn and US 3 needles, CO 24 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 2: Knit all sts.
3. BO all sts.
4. Make a second strip.

Wrap the red upper around the foot base. Sew the white toe cap at the front. Sew the black sole edge around the bottom perimeter. Add white laces by making three diagonal stitches crossing over the red shoe opening. Tie a small bow if the yarn is thin enough.

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Small Shoe Flowers

• For each flower, use white yarn and make 5 tiny straight stitches in a circle.
• Add a golden-yellow center stitch.
• Place one flower on the outer side of each red sneaker.

Yellow Crossbody Bag

The bag is golden yellow with a flap and a white daisy on the front. It hangs from a diagonal strap running from the puppy’s left shoulder across the chest to the right hip.

Bag Body

1. With golden yellow yarn and US 4 needles, CO 14 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 12: Work St st.
3. Row 13: K2, SSK, K6, K2tog, K2. 12 sts.
4. Row 14: P all sts.
5. BO all sts.
6. Make a second piece the same.

Place the two bag pieces together and seam the sides and bottom. Lightly stuff or insert a small rectangle of felt to give the bag a soft square shape.

Bag Flap

1. With golden yellow yarn and US 4 needles, CO 14 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 4: Work St st.
3. Row 5: K2, SSK, K6, K2tog, K2. 12 sts.
4. Row 6: P all sts.
5. Row 7: K2, SSK, K4, K2tog, K2. 10 sts.
6. BO all sts.

Sew the straight edge of the flap to the back top of the bag. Fold it forward over the front. Tack the lower point down with one hidden stitch.

Bag Strap

1. With golden yellow yarn and US 3 needles, CO 4 sts.
2. Knit every row until the strap measures 10.5 in / 26.5 cm.
3. BO all sts.

Sew one end of the strap to the upper left side of the bag and the other end to the upper right side. Place the strap diagonally across the puppy after the overalls are attached.

Daisy on Bag

• With white yarn, sew 6 small lazy-daisy style petals on the lower right front of the flap.
• With golden yellow yarn, make 3 tight center stitches.
• Keep the flower about 0.5 in / 1.3 cm wide.

Cherry Hair Decoration

The puppy has two small red cherries and a green bow or leaves on top of the head, slightly toward the green ear. These details should sit above the tan eye patch and give the doll its playful color balance.

Cherries

1. With red yarn and US 3 needles, CO 6 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 4: Work St st.
3. Break yarn, thread through all sts, pull tight, and seam into a small ball.
4. Add a tiny bit of stuffing before closing.
5. Make a second cherry the same.

Green Bow Leaves

1. With leaf green yarn and US 3 needles, CO 5 sts.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: P all sts.
4. Row 3: K1, M1, K3, M1, K1. 7 sts.
5. Row 4: P all sts.
6. Row 5: K2tog, K3, K2tog. 5 sts.
7. Row 6: P all sts.
8. BO all sts.
9. Make 3 leaves.

Sew the cherries together at the top of the head. Add the green leaves behind them, fanning outward like a tiny bow. Secure with several stitches so the decoration stands upright.

Matching Striped Hat

The hat is displayed beside the puppy. It has a ribbed dark blue brim, alternating golden-yellow and teal-blue stripes, a rounded crown, and a full pom-pom on top using both colors.

Hat Body

1. With dark denim blue yarn and US 3 needles, CO 48 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 8: Work K1, P1 rib.
3. Change to US 4 needles and teal blue yarn.
4. Rows 9 to 12: Work St st in teal blue.
5. Rows 13 to 16: Work St st in golden yellow.
6. Rows 17 to 20: Work St st in teal blue.
7. Rows 21 to 24: Work St st in golden yellow.
8. Rows 25 to 28: Work St st in teal blue.
9. Row 29: K4, K2tog across. 40 sts.
10. Row 30: P all sts.
11. Row 31: K3, K2tog across. 32 sts.
12. Row 32: P all sts.
13. Row 33: K2, K2tog across. 24 sts.
14. Row 34: P all sts.
15. Row 35: K1, K2tog across. 16 sts.
16. Row 36: P all sts.
17. Row 37: K2tog across. 8 sts.
18. Break yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull tight, and seam the back.

Pom-Pom

• Wrap teal blue and golden yellow yarn together around three fingers 45 times.
• Tie tightly in the center with strong yarn.
• Cut loops and trim into a round pom-pom about 1.25 in / 3 cm wide.
• Sew to the top of the hat securely.

For the photographed look, place the hat on the table beside the puppy rather than on the head. The hat should lean slightly and show its ribbed brim at the bottom.

Mini Beehive Accessory

The small golden beehive sits near the hat. It has rounded horizontal ridges and a black doorway at the front bottom.

Beehive Body

1. With golden yellow yarn and US 3 needles, CO 20 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 2: Knit all sts for a ridge.
3. Rows 3 to 4: Work St st.
4. Rows 5 to 6: Knit all sts for a ridge.
5. Rows 7 to 8: Work St st.
6. Rows 9 to 10: Knit all sts for a ridge.
7. Rows 11 to 12: Work St st.
8. Row 13: K2, K2tog across. 15 sts.
9. Row 14: P all sts.
10. Row 15: K1, K2tog across. 10 sts.
11. Row 16: P all sts.
12. Row 17: K2tog across. 5 sts.
13. Break yarn and pull through remaining sts.

Seam the back and stuff lightly. The shape should be rounded at the bottom and narrower at the top.

Black Door

• With black yarn, embroider an oval door at the lower front.
• Make 5 vertical satin stitches, then outline with one curved stitch.
• Keep the door about 0.35 in / 1 cm wide.

Mini Honey Bucket

The honey bucket is brown with a golden honey bow or drip on the front. It sits beside the beehive and should be short, round, and slightly rustic.

Bucket Body

1. With dark brown yarn and US 3 needles, CO 18 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 4: Work St st.
3. Rows 5 to 6: Knit all sts for a ridge.
4. Rows 7 to 12: Work St st.
5. Row 13: K2tog across. 9 sts.
6. Break yarn, pull through remaining sts, and seam back.
7. Stuff lightly so the bucket stands upright.

Bucket Rim and Honey Detail

• With tan brown yarn, sew one horizontal line around the top rim.
• With golden yellow yarn, embroider two hanging honey drips on the front.
• Add one small bow-like loop at the upper center of the drips.

Assembly Order

1. Knit and stuff the head first.
2. Sew the tan eye patch to the head front before adding eyes if using safety eyes.
3. Add the eyes and raised dark brown nose.
4. Knit, shape, and attach the red and green ears.
5. Knit and stuff the body, then attach the head securely.
6. Knit the white legs and hands.
7. Attach the legs to the body and cover them with overall leg tubes.
8. Wrap and seam the striped sweater body under the neck.
9. Attach striped sleeves with white hands inserted at the cuffs.
10. Add the overall lower body, bib, straps, buttons, and optional anchor charm.
11. Make and attach the red sneakers with white toe caps and laces.
12. Knit and place the yellow crossbody bag.
13. Add the cherry decoration to the top of the head.
14. Knit the matching striped hat and accessories for the display scene.

Detailed Placement Guide

Use this guide to match the image closely. The puppy’s head is intentionally larger than the body, giving it a soft toy style. The head should be about 40 percent of the total height. The overalls should start high on the chest and stop above the red shoes.

• Head to body angle: Sew the head straight, with only a tiny forward tilt.
• Red ear: Attach on the puppy’s left side, hanging behind the cheek.
• Green ear: Attach on the puppy’s right side, longer and more visible in front.
• Eye patch: Place on the upper right face, not centered.
• Nose: Center low on the face, rounded and raised.
• Bag strap: Run from left shoulder to right hip across the bib.
• Buttons: Place at the upper corners of the overall bib.
• Hat: Display beside the puppy with brim touching the surface.

Color Change Tips

The colorful look depends on clean stripes. Use firm tension when changing between teal blue, golden yellow, medium denim, and dark denim. Loose floats can show through or make the sweater look bulky.

• Twist yarns once at the beginning of every stripe change.
• Do not pull carried yarn too tightly along side seams.
• Weave ends inside clothing pieces whenever possible.
• Keep yellow stripes the same height on both sleeves.
• Line up denim stripes at the front of the overalls before seaming.

Beginner-Friendly Knitting Notes

If you are newer to knitting toys, take your time with the small pieces. Small pieces can feel fiddly, but they give the finished puppy its charm. Count stitches after every increase and decrease row so the shaping stays even.

Use removable stitch markers to mark the center of the head, center of the body, and center of the overall bib. Matching these center points before sewing helps the doll look balanced from the front.

• Use mattress stitch for invisible side seams.
• Use whipstitch for applique pieces like the patch and flowers.
• Use backstitch for strong joins such as head-to-neck and leg-to-body seams.
• Stuff small pieces with the blunt end of a knitting needle.
• Pin all clothing pieces before final sewing.

Optional Stability Insert

If you want the puppy to stand more easily for display, cut two small oval pieces of thin cardboard or plastic canvas for the shoe soles. Insert one into each shoe before closing the lower seam. This helps the red sneakers stay flat on the table.

Do not use cardboard if the doll will be washed often. Plastic canvas is better for long-term durability. Keep the insert smaller than the shoe edge so it does not poke through the knitting.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check the face before tying off final ends. The eyes should sit evenly, the nose should be centered, and the tan patch should look like it belongs under the right eye. Add tiny white highlight stitches near the eyes only if you want extra sparkle.

• Brush the white head very gently with your fingers to soften the surface.
• Shape the nose by pressing it into a rounded oval.
• Secure the cherry decoration with at least 5 hidden stitches.
• Make sure both overall buttons are level.
• Place the bag so it rests against the right side of the body.

Care Notes

Spot clean the finished puppy with a damp cloth and mild soap. Avoid soaking if you used buttons, a charm, cardboard shoe inserts, or glued details. Let the doll air-dry completely before storing or displaying.

• Do not machine wash.
• Do not tumble dry.
• Keep away from direct sunlight to protect the bright colors.
• Reshape the hat and ears by hand after cleaning.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Large white oval head is firmly stuffed.
• Brown patch is sewn on the upper right face.
• Dark brown raised nose is centered and textured.
• Red ear hangs on one side and green ear hangs on the other.
• Striped sweater collar sits close around the neck.
• Overalls have visible denim stripes, bib, buttons, straps, and charm.
• Yellow bag crosses the chest diagonally and has a white flower.
• Red sneakers include white toe caps, black edging, laces, and flowers.
• Hat has matching yellow and blue stripes with a pom-pom.
• Beehive and honey bucket are placed beside the hat for the full display.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Store the knitted puppy upright in a dry place. If dust collects on the surface, use a soft clean brush and move in the direction of the stitches. Avoid pulling the ears, strap, cherries, or bag flap because they are decorative pieces.

For long-term storage, wrap the doll loosely in acid-free tissue or clean cotton fabric. Keep the red shoes and yellow bag from pressing too hard into the white body to prevent color transfer. Refresh the shape by gently fluffing the stuffing with your hands.

• Use cold water only for light spot cleaning.
• Blot moisture with a towel instead of rubbing.
• Dry flat with the ears arranged neatly.
• Check buttons and charms regularly if the doll is handled often.
• Keep the small beehive and bucket in a labeled pouch when not displayed.

Your colorful puppy in striped overalls is complete when every small accessory is in place and the doll has the same bright, playful balance as the image: oversized white puppy head, mismatched floppy ears, bold blue-and-yellow stripes, cheerful red sneakers, sunny yellow bag, and tiny handmade display props.