Knitting Tutorial: Farmer Bull Terrier – Free Knitting Pattern

Knitting Tutorial: Farmer Bull Terrier – Free Knitting Pattern

This Farmer Bull Terrier knitting pattern creates a sweet handmade dog doll with a tall white bull terrier face, warm brown head patches, pointed ears, black nose, green striped farmer overalls, brown garden shoes, a crossbody seed bag with a tiny carrot, and matching miniature garden accessories. The finished piece has a cozy rustic look, with embroidered flowers, leafy details, and soft toy proportions inspired by the image.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

Pattern Overview

This pattern is written for a small knitted art doll worked mostly in the round. The body is shaped like a soft standing bull terrier with a long tapered head, upright triangular ears, narrow arms, short legs, and rounded feet. The overalls are knitted directly as separate clothing pieces and sewn onto the doll for a clean layered finish.

The image shows a rustic farmer theme, so this pattern includes the bull terrier, green striped overalls, brown shoes, a shoulder bag, a carrot applique, a daisy flower for the head, a straw-style hat with sunflower, a tiny potted plant, and a small watering can. Each piece uses firm stuffing and tight stitches to keep the toy structured.

Finished Size

  • Main bull terrier doll: about 9.5 inches tall from shoes to ear tips.
  • Head width: about 3 inches at the widest point.
  • Body width: about 3.25 inches across the overalls.
  • Arm length: about 3.25 inches each.
  • Leg length: about 2.75 inches each, including shoes.
  • Shoulder bag: about 1.75 inches wide and 2 inches tall.
  • Hat: about 3.75 inches across the brim.

Skill Level

This pattern is best for adventurous beginners to intermediate knitters. You should know how to knit in the round, increase, decrease, change colors, sew seams, embroider simple details, and attach small knitted pieces neatly. The instructions are detailed so newer knitters can follow the shaping step by step.

Materials

  • Yarn weight: DK or light worsted yarn.
  • Main white yarn: for muzzle, face, chest, paws, lower legs, and hand tips.
  • Warm brown yarn: for head patches, ears, arms, body sides, shoes, and markings.
  • Olive green yarn: for overalls, hat, plant leaves, and small embroidery.
  • Dark olive or brown-green yarn: for overall stripes and hat band.
  • Tan yarn: for crossbody strap, shoulder bag, bag flap, and shoe soles.
  • Black yarn: for nose, mouth, paw lines, and optional eye anchoring.
  • White yarn: for daisy petals.
  • Yellow yarn: for daisy center and sunflower petals.
  • Dark brown yarn: for sunflower center and pot soil.
  • Orange yarn: for the tiny carrot.
  • Terracotta yarn: for the flower pot.
  • Light gray yarn: for the watering can.
  • Safety eyes: two black 6 mm eyes, or black embroidery if preferred.
  • Buttons: two small brown buttons, about 7 mm, for the overall straps.
  • Needles: US size 3, 3.25 mm double-pointed needles or magic-loop circular needle.
  • Optional smaller needles: US size 2, 2.75 mm for firm accessories.
  • Stuffing: polyester fiberfill.
  • Tapestry needle: for seaming and embroidery.
  • Stitch markers: one beginning-of-round marker and several removable markers.
  • Scrap yarn: for holding stitches.

Gauge

Work at a firm toy gauge so the stuffing does not show. In stockinette stitch with US size 3 needles, aim for 7 stitches and 10 rounds per inch. Gauge is not meant for clothing fit, but a tight, even fabric is important for a smooth finished doll.

  • Recommended gauge swatch: cast on 22 stitches and work 30 rows in stockinette.
  • Measured center area: 28 stitches and 40 rows should measure about 4 inches.
  • If fabric is loose: go down one needle size.
  • If fabric is stiff and hard to shape: go up one needle size only if stuffing remains hidden.

Abbreviations

  • CO: cast on.
  • BO: bind off.
  • K: knit.
  • P: purl.
  • St or sts: stitch or stitches.
  • Rnd: round.
  • RS: right side.
  • WS: wrong side.
  • K2tog: knit 2 stitches together.
  • SSK: slip, slip, knit the slipped stitches together.
  • M1L: make 1 left-leaning stitch.
  • M1R: make 1 right-leaning stitch.
  • Inc: increase.
  • Dec: decrease.
  • St st: stockinette stitch.
  • PM: place marker.
  • SM: slip marker.
  • Rep: repeat.

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Color Placement Notes

The bull terrier in the image has a white center face and muzzle with warm brown patches on both sides of the head. The white blaze runs from the nose bridge up the forehead and continues down the front neck. The ears are brown, and the body beneath the overalls is mostly brown with white paws and white lower legs.

For the cleanest colorwork, knit the head in white first, then add brown duplicate-stitch patches and sewn-on brown side panels. This method is easier than complex intarsia in the round and gives a neat handmade toy finish. The patches should frame the eyes but leave the central muzzle bright white.

Main Body and Legs

The body is worked from the feet upward. The shoes are brown with tan soles, the lower legs are white, and the overalls sit over the body. Knit two legs first, then join them to create the body. Stuff firmly as you go, especially around the feet and hips.

Right Shoe and Leg

  1. With tan yarn, CO 8 sts. Divide over 3 needles and join in the round.
  2. Rnd 1: K all 8 sts.
  3. Rnd 2: K1, M1R, K2, M1L, K2, M1R, K1, M1L. You now have 12 sts.
  4. Rnd 3: K all sts.
  5. Rnd 4: K2, M1R, K3, M1L, K2, M1R, K3, M1L. You now have 16 sts.
  6. Rnd 5: K all sts.
  7. Change to warm brown yarn for the shoe upper.
  8. Rnd 6: K all 16 sts through the back loop to create a sole ridge.
  9. Rnds 7-10: K all sts.
  10. Rnd 11: K5, K2tog, K2, SSK, K5. You now have 14 sts.
  11. Rnd 12: K all sts.
  12. Rnd 13: K4, K2tog, K2, SSK, K4. You now have 12 sts.
  13. Stuff the shoe toe firmly, shaping it into a rounded oval.
  14. Change to white yarn for the lower leg.
  15. Rnd 14: K all 12 sts through the back loop to define the cuff line.
  16. Rnds 15-23: K all sts.
  17. Rnd 24: K6, M1R, K6, M1L. You now have 14 sts.
  18. Rnds 25-26: K all sts.
  19. Cut yarn and place the 14 sts on a holder.

Left Shoe and Leg

  1. Repeat the right shoe and leg exactly through Rnd 26.
  2. Do not cut the yarn after finishing the left leg.
  3. Place both legs on needles with toes facing forward.
  4. Make sure the beginning of round sits at the inner back of the left leg.

Join Legs for Body

  1. With white yarn still attached to the left leg, K14 sts of left leg.
  2. CO 4 sts for the center crotch bridge.
  3. K14 sts from the right leg holder.
  4. CO 4 sts for the back crotch bridge. You now have 36 sts.
  5. PM for beginning of round at the back center.
  6. Rnd 1: K all 36 sts.
  7. Rnd 2: K14, K4 bridge sts, K14, K4 bridge sts.
  8. Rnds 3-5: K all sts, stuffing the upper legs lightly.
  9. Change to warm brown yarn for the body base.
  10. Rnd 6: K all sts.
  11. Rnd 7: K8, M1R, K10, M1L, K8, M1R, K10, M1L. You now have 40 sts.
  12. Rnds 8-16: K all 40 sts.
  13. Rnd 17: K8, K2tog, K10, SSK, K8, K2tog, K8. You now have 36 sts.
  14. Rnds 18-22: K all sts.
  15. Rnd 23: K4, K2tog, rep from K4, K2tog around. You now have 30 sts.
  16. Rnds 24-27: K all sts.
  17. Change to white yarn for the neck front and upper chest look.
  18. Rnd 28: K all 30 sts.
  19. Rnd 29: K3, K2tog, rep from K3, K2tog around. You now have 24 sts.
  20. Rnds 30-34: K all 24 sts.
  21. Stuff the body firmly, keeping the belly rounded and the waist slightly narrow.
  22. Place all 24 neck sts on a holder. Do not bind off.

Green Striped Farmer Overalls

The overalls are knitted separately and fitted over the body. They should look snug, soft, and slightly high-waisted. The front bib sits just below the neck, with two straps crossing over the shoulders and two brown buttons at the top front.

Overall Pants

  1. With olive green yarn, CO 40 sts. Join in the round.
  2. Rnd 1: K all sts.
  3. Rnd 2: P all sts to make a small lower hem ridge.
  4. Rnds 3-5: K all sts in olive green.
  5. Change to dark olive yarn.
  6. Rnd 6: K all sts.
  7. Change to olive green yarn.
  8. Rnds 7-9: K all sts.
  9. Change to warm brown yarn for a thin rustic stripe.
  10. Rnd 10: K all sts.
  11. Change to olive green yarn.
  12. Rnds 11-15: K all sts.
  13. Change to dark olive yarn.
  14. Rnd 16: K all sts.
  15. Change to olive green yarn.
  16. Rnds 17-21: K all sts.
  17. Rnd 22: K8, K2tog, K10, SSK, K8, K2tog, K8. You now have 36 sts.
  18. Rnds 23-28: Continue in olive green, knitting all sts.
  19. Rnd 29: P all sts for top waist ridge.
  20. Rnd 30: K all sts.
  21. BO all sts loosely.

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Divide Leg Openings

The overalls in the image cover both legs separately but are easiest to create as a tube with stitched shaping. After knitting the pants tube, slide it over the doll from the feet upward before attaching the head. Align the front center with the white chest.

  1. Using olive green yarn and a tapestry needle, sew a vertical line from the lower front center upward for 11 rounds.
  2. Repeat the same seam at the back center for 11 rounds.
  3. Leave a small opening between the legs so the doll can sit naturally.
  4. Do not pull too tightly; the overalls should hug the legs without flattening them.
  5. Use duplicate stitch in warm brown over Rnds 10 and 16 to strengthen the stripe effect if needed.

Front Bib

  1. With olive green yarn, CO 18 sts.
  2. Row 1, RS: K all sts.
  3. Row 2, WS: P all sts.
  4. Rows 3-4: Work in stockinette.
  5. Row 5: K2, M1R, K14, M1L, K2. You now have 20 sts.
  6. Row 6: P all sts.
  7. Rows 7-10: Work in stockinette.
  8. Row 11: K all sts with warm brown yarn for one narrow stripe.
  9. Row 12: P all sts with warm brown yarn.
  10. Change back to olive green.
  11. Rows 13-18: Work in stockinette.
  12. Row 19: K2, K2tog, K12, SSK, K2. You now have 18 sts.
  13. Row 20: P all sts.
  14. Row 21: K all sts.
  15. BO all sts.

Overall Straps

  1. Make 2 straps with olive green yarn.
  2. CO 5 sts.
  3. Row 1: K all sts.
  4. Row 2: P all sts.
  5. Repeat Rows 1-2 until each strap measures 3.25 inches.
  6. BO all sts.
  7. Sew one end of each strap to the back waist, about 7 sts apart.
  8. Bring each strap over the shoulder and sew it to the upper front bib.
  9. Sew one small brown button on top of each front strap end.

Embroidered Flowers on Overalls

  • Chest flowers: embroider three tiny lazy-daisy flowers across the bib using peach, yellow, and cream yarn.
  • Stem dots: use green yarn and straight stitches under each flower.
  • Knee flowers: add two small tan flower clusters near the lower front of each pant leg.
  • Stripe placement: keep the flower embroidery above and below the brown stripe rows so the details remain visible.

Head and Muzzle

The head is long and rounded with a bull terrier shape. It should be taller than it is wide, with a smooth white muzzle, gentle forehead, and tapered top. The brown patches are added afterward so the face stays neat and symmetrical.

Main White Head

  1. With white yarn, CO 8 sts. Join in the round.
  2. Rnd 1: K all sts.
  3. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st. You now have 16 sts.
  4. Rnd 3: K all sts.
  5. Rnd 4: K1, M1R, rep around. You now have 24 sts.
  6. Rnd 5: K all sts.
  7. Rnd 6: K2, M1R, rep around. You now have 32 sts.
  8. Rnd 7: K all sts.
  9. Rnd 8: K3, M1R, rep around. You now have 40 sts.
  10. Rnds 9-16: K all sts.
  11. Rnd 17: K10, M1R, K20, M1L, K10. You now have 42 sts.
  12. Rnds 18-25: K all sts.
  13. Rnd 26: K5, K2tog, rep around. You now have 36 sts.
  14. Rnd 27: K all sts.
  15. Rnd 28: K4, K2tog, rep around. You now have 30 sts.
  16. Rnd 29: K all sts.
  17. Rnd 30: K3, K2tog, rep around. You now have 24 sts.
  18. Rnds 31-34: K all sts to form the neck socket.
  19. Leave the sts live for joining to the body, or BO if you prefer sewing the head separately.

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Shaping the Bull Terrier Nose Bridge

Before stuffing completely, use a strand of white yarn to lightly sculpt the long face. Insert the needle at the lower back of the head, come out beside the nose area, cross over the muzzle front, and return to the same back point. Pull gently to narrow the lower muzzle and give the face a smooth terrier profile.

  1. Stuff the top of the head firmly first.
  2. Add more stuffing to the cheeks but keep the muzzle slightly tapered.
  3. Pinch the lower front between your fingers and pull the sculpting yarn gently.
  4. Do not over-tighten; the image shows a soft knitted face, not a sharply pinched snout.
  5. Secure the sculpting yarn with two knots at the back neck.

Brown Face Patches

The patches frame the white blaze. Make two knitted patch pieces, one for each side of the head. They should start near the ear base, curve around the eye, and taper toward the side of the muzzle.

Left Face Patch

  1. With warm brown yarn, CO 5 sts.
  2. Row 1: K all sts.
  3. Row 2: P all sts.
  4. Row 3: K1, M1R, K3, M1L, K1. You now have 7 sts.
  5. Row 4: P all sts.
  6. Row 5: K1, M1R, K5, M1L, K1. You now have 9 sts.
  7. Rows 6-10: Work in stockinette.
  8. Row 11: K2, K2tog, K3, SSK. You now have 7 sts.
  9. Row 12: P all sts.
  10. Row 13: K2, K2tog, K1, SSK. You now have 5 sts.
  11. Row 14: P all sts.
  12. Row 15: K1, K2tog, SSK. You now have 3 sts.
  13. BO all sts.

Right Face Patch

  1. Repeat the left patch instructions exactly.
  2. When sewing, mirror the shape so the wider edge sits near the ear and forehead.
  3. Leave a white center stripe about 7 sts wide between both patches.
  4. Position each patch so the safety eye sits just inside the lower half of the brown area.

Ears

The ears are upright triangular ears with brown outer fabric and slightly darker stitched inner detail. They sit high on the head, angled outward. The ears should be firm enough to stand without wire.

Make 2 Ears

  1. With warm brown yarn, CO 16 sts.
  2. Row 1, RS: K all sts.
  3. Row 2, WS: P all sts.
  4. Row 3: K2, SSK, K8, K2tog, K2. You now have 14 sts.
  5. Row 4: P all sts.
  6. Row 5: K2, SSK, K6, K2tog, K2. You now have 12 sts.
  7. Row 6: P all sts.
  8. Row 7: K2, SSK, K4, K2tog, K2. You now have 10 sts.
  9. Row 8: P all sts.
  10. Row 9: K1, SSK, K4, K2tog, K1. You now have 8 sts.
  11. Row 10: P all sts.
  12. Row 11: K1, SSK, K2, K2tog, K1. You now have 6 sts.
  13. Row 12: P all sts.
  14. Row 13: K1, SSK, K2tog, K1. You now have 4 sts.
  15. Row 14: P all sts.
  16. Row 15: SSK, K2tog. You now have 2 sts.
  17. Row 16: P2tog. You now have 1 st.
  18. Cut yarn and pull through the final st.

Ear Inner Stitching

  • Use darker brown yarn to embroider a smaller triangle inside each ear.
  • Start 2 rows above the lower edge and 2 sts in from each side.
  • Work 8 short straight stitches from the lower inner ear toward the upper tip.
  • Fold the lower edge of each ear slightly before sewing to help it stand upright.

Arms and Paws

The arms are brown at the shoulders and white at the paws. They are slim tubes with softly rounded ends. In the image, the arms angle slightly downward and outward, giving the farmer dog a relaxed handmade posture.

Make 2 Arms

  1. With white yarn, CO 10 sts. Join in the round.
  2. Rnd 1: K all sts.
  3. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st. You now have 20 sts.
  4. Rnds 3-5: K all sts.
  5. Rnd 6: K3, K2tog, rep around. You now have 16 sts.
  6. Rnd 7: K all sts.
  7. Rnd 8: K2, K2tog, rep around. You now have 12 sts.
  8. Rnds 9-13: K all sts in white.
  9. Change to warm brown yarn.
  10. Rnd 14: K all sts through the back loop to make a wrist line.
  11. Rnds 15-28: K all sts.
  12. Rnd 29: K2, K2tog, rep around. You now have 9 sts.
  13. Stuff the paw firmly and the upper arm lightly.
  14. Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull closed, and secure.

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Paw Line Embroidery

  • Use black yarn to add two short vertical paw lines on each white paw.
  • Place the lines on the front lower edge, about 2 sts apart.
  • Keep stitches small so the paws look soft and not claw-like.

Joining Head to Body

Place the head on the neck so the long white face looks forward and slightly down. The bull terrier should have a tall, gentle face, not a round bear-like head. Pin carefully before sewing so the white chest aligns with the white center muzzle.

  1. Stuff the neck opening firmly.
  2. Place the head onto the 24 body neck sts or over the bound-off neck edge.
  3. Use white yarn to sew the head around the neck in a full circle.
  4. Work one round of stitching close to the neck edge.
  5. Work a second reinforcing round slightly above the first seam.
  6. Check that the head does not wobble before tying off.

Face Details

Eyes

  1. Place the eyes between Rnds 18 and 20 of the head.
  2. Space them about 10 sts apart across the front curve.
  3. Each eye should sit partly inside a brown patch.
  4. If using safety eyes, install before final stuffing and closing.
  5. If embroidering eyes, make each eye with 6 to 8 small satin stitches in black yarn.

Nose

  1. With black yarn, embroider an oval nose centered on the lower muzzle.
  2. Place the nose across Rnds 9-12 from the cast-on end of the head.
  3. Make the oval about 5 sts wide and 4 rows tall.
  4. Work horizontal satin stitches until the nose is fully covered.
  5. Add one final vertical stitch at each side to round the edges.

Mouth

  1. Use black yarn and a tapestry needle.
  2. Bring the needle out directly below the nose.
  3. Make one vertical stitch down about 3 rows.
  4. Add a gentle curved stitch to the left, about 3 sts wide.
  5. Add a matching gentle curved stitch to the right.
  6. Secure inside the head with a hidden knot.

Brown Shoes with Leaf Embroidery

The shoes are already part of the legs, but the decorative details are added after the doll is dressed. The image shows brown shoes with pale tan soles and small green sprout embroidery on the top of each shoe.

  • Use olive green yarn to embroider one small stem on each shoe.
  • Make the stem 3 rows tall, centered on the front top of the shoe.
  • Add two leaf stitches on the left and two on the right.
  • Use tan yarn to reinforce the sole line with short running stitches around the bottom edge.
  • Keep the shoe embroidery low so it does not compete with the overalls.

Crossbody Farmer Bag

The bag is tan and rustic, hanging from the left shoulder across the body to the right hip. It has a flap, textured body, long strap, and a small knitted carrot sewn to the front. The bag should look soft but slightly structured.

Bag Body

  1. With tan yarn, CO 18 sts.
  2. Row 1, RS: K all sts.
  3. Row 2, WS: P all sts.
  4. Row 3: K all sts.
  5. Row 4: P all sts.
  6. Rows 5-18: Continue in stockinette.
  7. Row 19: K2, K2tog, K10, SSK, K2. You now have 16 sts.
  8. Row 20: P all sts.
  9. Row 21: K all sts.
  10. Row 22: P all sts.
  11. BO all sts.
  12. Fold the lower edge up to meet Row 14, forming a pocket.
  13. Sew both side seams with tan yarn.

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Bag Flap

  1. Pick up 16 sts along the back top edge of the bag.
  2. Row 1: K all sts.
  3. Row 2: P all sts.
  4. Rows 3-6: Work in stockinette.
  5. Row 7: K2, K2tog, K8, SSK, K2. You now have 14 sts.
  6. Row 8: P all sts.
  7. Row 9: K1, K2tog, K8, SSK, K1. You now have 12 sts.
  8. BO all sts.
  9. Fold the flap forward over the bag front.
  10. Secure with two small stitches at the lower corners.

Bag Strap

  1. With tan yarn, CO 4 sts.
  2. Row 1: K all sts.
  3. Row 2: P all sts.
  4. Repeat Rows 1-2 until strap measures 10.5 inches.
  5. BO all sts.
  6. Sew one end to the upper left corner of the bag.
  7. Sew the other end to the upper right corner.
  8. Place the strap over the doll from right shoulder to left hip or left shoulder to right hip, matching the image.

Tiny Carrot for Bag

  1. With orange yarn, CO 6 sts.
  2. Row 1: K all sts.
  3. Row 2: P all sts.
  4. Row 3: K1, K2tog, K2, K2tog. You now have 4 sts.
  5. Row 4: P all sts.
  6. Row 5: K2tog twice. You now have 2 sts.
  7. Row 6: P2tog. You now have 1 st.
  8. Cut yarn and pull through.
  9. With green yarn, make three small straight stitches at the wide top of the carrot.
  10. Sew the carrot onto the lower right front of the bag.

Daisy Flower on Head

The white daisy sits near one ear, slightly to the side of the forehead. It has rounded white petals and a yellow center. Sew it close to the ear base so it looks like a sweet farmer accessory.

Daisy Center

  1. With yellow yarn, CO 6 sts.
  2. Join in the round.
  3. Rnd 1: K all sts.
  4. Rnd 2: Kfb in each st. You now have 12 sts.
  5. Cut yarn, thread through all sts, and pull into a small circle.

Daisy Petals

  1. With white yarn, CO 3 sts.
  2. Row 1: K all sts.
  3. Row 2: P all sts.
  4. Row 3: K1, M1R, K1, M1L, K1. You now have 5 sts.
  5. Row 4: P all sts.
  6. Row 5: K2tog, K1, SSK. You now have 3 sts.
  7. Row 6: P all sts.
  8. Row 7: Slip 1, K2tog, pass slipped st over. You now have 1 st.
  9. Cut yarn and pull through.
  10. Make 8 petals total.
  11. Sew petals evenly around the yellow center.
  12. Sew the daisy to the upper right side of the head near the ear.

Straw-Style Green Garden Hat

The hat is an accessory placed beside the doll in the image. It has a rounded crown, wide brim, soft ridged edge, brown band, and a sunflower on the brim. Knit it firmly so it holds a shallow bowl shape.

Hat Crown

  1. With olive green yarn, CO 8 sts. Join in the round.
  2. Rnd 1: K all sts.
  3. Rnd 2: Kfb in each st. You now have 16 sts.
  4. Rnd 3: K all sts.
  5. Rnd 4: K1, M1R, rep around. You now have 24 sts.
  6. Rnd 5: K all sts.
  7. Rnd 6: K2, M1R, rep around. You now have 36 sts.
  8. Rnd 7: K all sts.
  9. Rnd 8: K3, M1R, rep around. You now have 45 sts.
  10. Rnds 9-18: K all sts.
  11. Rnd 19: P all sts to make the crown-to-brim ridge.

Hat Brim

  1. Rnd 20: K all sts.
  2. Rnd 21: K4, M1R, rep around, ending K1. You now have 56 sts.
  3. Rnd 22: K all sts.
  4. Rnd 23: K5, M1R, rep around, ending K2. You now have 66 sts.
  5. Rnd 24: K all sts.
  6. Rnd 25: K6, M1R, rep around, ending K3. You now have 76 sts.
  7. Rnds 26-29: K all sts.
  8. Rnd 30: P all sts for a curled outer ridge.
  9. Rnd 31: K all sts.
  10. BO loosely.

Hat Band

  1. With warm brown yarn, CO 5 sts.
  2. Work in stockinette for 7.5 inches.
  3. BO all sts.
  4. Wrap around the base of the crown.
  5. Sew the short ends together at the back.

Sunflower for Hat

  1. With dark brown yarn, CO 8 sts and join in the round.
  2. Rnd 1: K all sts.
  3. Rnd 2: Kfb in each st. You now have 16 sts.
  4. Cut yarn, thread through sts, and flatten into a circle.
  5. For each yellow petal, CO 3 sts.
  6. Row 1: K all sts.
  7. Row 2: P all sts.
  8. Row 3: Slip 1, K2tog, pass slipped st over.
  9. Cut yarn and pull through.
  10. Make 10 yellow petals.
  11. Sew petals around the dark brown center.
  12. Sew the sunflower to one side of the hat brim.

Tiny Potted Plant

The little plant in the image has a terracotta pot, dark soil top, and green sprout leaves. It is a small display accessory and can be sewn closed at the bottom so it sits beside the farmer dog.

Flower Pot

  1. With terracotta yarn, CO 18 sts. Join in the round.
  2. Rnd 1: K all sts.
  3. Rnd 2: P all sts for the lower rim.
  4. Rnds 3-8: K all sts.
  5. Rnd 9: K4, K2tog, rep around. You now have 15 sts.
  6. Rnds 10-12: K all sts.
  7. Rnd 13: P all sts for the upper rim.
  8. Change to dark brown yarn for soil.
  9. Rnd 14: K all sts.
  10. Rnd 15: K1, K2tog, rep around. You now have 10 sts.
  11. Stuff the pot lightly.
  12. Rnd 16: K2tog around. You now have 5 sts.
  13. Cut yarn, pull through remaining sts, and secure.

Plant Leaves

  1. With green yarn, CO 4 sts.
  2. Row 1: K all sts.
  3. Row 2: P all sts.
  4. Row 3: K1, M1R, K2, M1L, K1. You now have 6 sts.
  5. Row 4: P all sts.
  6. Row 5: K2tog, K2, SSK. You now have 4 sts.
  7. Row 6: P all sts.
  8. Row 7: K2tog twice. You now have 2 sts.
  9. Row 8: P2tog. You now have 1 st.
  10. Cut yarn and pull through.
  11. Make 5 leaves.
  12. Sew leaf bases together in a fan shape.
  13. Sew the fan to the top center of the soil.

Mini Watering Can

The small gray watering can is knitted as a charming garden accessory. It has a round body, side handle, short spout, and top handle. It does not need to hold its shape perfectly; a soft toy look matches the knitted scene.

Watering Can Body

  1. With light gray yarn, CO 18 sts. Join in the round.
  2. Rnd 1: K all sts.
  3. Rnd 2: K2, M1R, rep around. You now have 27 sts.
  4. Rnds 3-9: K all sts.
  5. Rnd 10: K1, K2tog, rep around. You now have 18 sts.
  6. Stuff very lightly.
  7. Rnd 11: K2tog around. You now have 9 sts.
  8. Cut yarn and pull through remaining sts.
  9. Flatten the base slightly with your fingers.

Watering Can Spout

  1. With light gray yarn, CO 6 sts.
  2. Work an I-cord for 1.25 inches.
  3. BO all sts.
  4. Sew one end to the right side of the can body.
  5. Angle the spout slightly upward.

Watering Can Handles

  1. For the side handle, CO 4 sts with light gray yarn.
  2. Work an I-cord for 1.75 inches.
  3. BO all sts and sew into a curved handle on the left side.
  4. For the top handle, CO 4 sts and work an I-cord for 1 inch.
  5. Sew the top handle across the upper body curve.

Assembly Order

  1. Knit both shoes and legs.
  2. Join legs and knit the body.
  3. Knit the overalls and slide them onto the body before the head is fully attached if preferred.
  4. Knit the head and shape the muzzle.
  5. Sew brown patches onto the head.
  6. Add eyes, nose, and mouth.
  7. Knit ears and sew them upright on the head.
  8. Join head to body securely.
  9. Knit arms and sew them to the shoulders.
  10. Attach the overall bib, straps, and buttons.
  11. Embroider flowers on the overalls and shoes.
  12. Knit the shoulder bag and carrot.
  13. Place the strap across the body and tack it lightly to the shoulder.
  14. Knit the daisy and sew it near the ear.
  15. Knit the hat, sunflower, potted plant, and watering can as separate accessories.

Detailed Sewing Placement

For the ears, count about 7 rounds down from the top of the head. Pin each ear at a slight outward angle, with the lower inside edge closer to the white blaze and the outer edge sitting over the brown patch. Sew around the lower ear edge twice for strength.

For the arms, sew them between the neck and upper body, about 3 rounds below the head seam. Angle each arm downward so the white paws rest beside the overalls. Use brown yarn for the shoulder seam and hide the knot under the arm.

For the bib, center it on the front body so it covers the upper chest and overlaps the pants waist by about 3 rows. Sew the lower edge first, then sew the side edges with small mattress stitches. Leave the top edge slightly raised for a soft garment look.

For the bag, place the bag body on the doll’s right hip. The strap should travel diagonally across the chest. Tack the strap at the shoulder and side waist using tan yarn so it stays in place while still looking naturally draped.

Texture Tips for Matching the Image

  • Use tight stockinette: the image has visible vertical knit columns, so stockinette is the main texture.
  • Keep accessories small: the hat, plant, and watering can should not overpower the main dog.
  • Use muted colors: choose mossy olive, warm brown, soft tan, and cream white instead of bright colors.
  • Add embroidery sparingly: small flowers and leaves create the farmer theme without making the toy too busy.
  • Stuff evenly: the doll should look firm and smooth, especially at the head and shoes.

Optional Adjustments

If you want the dog to stand more firmly for photography, place a small flat fabric-wrapped weight inside each shoe before stuffing. Do not use loose beads without an inner pouch. The shoes should remain rounded, but the weighted base helps the doll sit neatly on a flat surface.

If making the toy for a young child, embroider the eyes instead of using safety eyes and omit the small buttons. Replace buttons with embroidered circles using brown yarn. Sew every accessory very securely, or keep the hat, plant, and watering can as display-only items.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

  • Check that the white face blaze is centered from the forehead to the nose.
  • Make sure both brown patches are balanced but not perfectly identical, since the image has a handmade natural look.
  • Secure the nose with dense black satin stitches.
  • Add the mouth with two gentle curves under the nose.
  • Sew the ears upright and slightly tilted outward.
  • Place the daisy close to one ear so it looks attached to the head, not floating.
  • Brush away loose fibers gently with your fingers, not a comb.

Care Notes

  • Spot clean only with a damp cloth and mild soap.
  • Do not machine wash if the doll has buttons, safety eyes, or stuffed accessories.
  • Let the doll air dry flat on a towel.
  • Reshape the ears, hat brim, and bag while damp if needed.
  • Keep away from pets that may chew small parts.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

  • The head is tall, smooth, and bull terrier shaped.
  • The muzzle is white with a black oval nose.
  • The brown face patches frame the eyes.
  • The ears are brown, pointed, and upright.
  • The overalls are olive green with narrow brown stripes.
  • The bib has two front buttons and small flower embroidery.
  • The shoes are brown with tan soles and green leaf embroidery.
  • The shoulder bag hangs diagonally and includes a carrot applique.
  • The daisy is sewn near one ear.
  • The hat, potted plant, and watering can are completed as matching accessories.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

  • Store the doll in a dry place away from direct sunlight to protect the soft olive and brown colors.
  • Wrap the hat and watering can separately if storing in a box so the small shapes do not flatten.
  • Refresh the stuffing shape by gently pressing the head, shoes, and body back into place with clean hands.
  • Avoid hanging the doll by the bag strap because the strap may stretch over time.
  • For long-term display, place the accessories beside the doll instead of sewing them permanently to a heavy surface.

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