Crochet Tutorial: Cute Lamb in a Mint Daisy Dress – Free Crochet Pattern

This sweet crochet lamb is designed with a rounded cream head, soft fluffy ears, chubby arms and legs, a mint green daisy dress, yellow sandals, a flower crown, and a tiny round floral shoulder bag. The finished look also includes garden-style accessories inspired by the image, including a straw hat, carrots, and a small watering can.

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Pattern Overview

This pattern creates a soft amigurumi lamb with a large rounded head, compact body, short limbs, and a gently flared mint dress. The lamb has cream wool-textured details, embroidered sleepy lashes, black safety eyes, rosy cheeks, and a small stitched lamb nose.

The dress is worked directly around the body so it sits smoothly under the head. The skirt widens gradually and is decorated with tiny white daisies and green embroidered stems along the lower front. The flower crown and floral purse add the same soft garden feeling shown in the image.

Finished Size

• Finished lamb height: about 10.5 inches from shoes to top of flower crown.
• Head width: about 4.25 inches.
• Body height before dress: about 4 inches.
• Dress width at lower hem: about 5.5 inches when lightly flattened.
• Shoulder bag diameter: about 1.5 inches.
• Hat diameter: about 5.5 inches.
• Small carrot length: about 2 inches each.

Skill Level

This pattern is suitable for confident beginners who already know how to crochet in the round, increase, decrease, change colors, and sew small pieces together. The instructions are detailed so newer crocheters can follow each part step by step.

Materials

• Sport weight or light DK cotton yarn in warm cream for the lamb head, muzzle, legs, and hands.
• Textured fluffy white yarn or soft chenille-style yarn for the ears, arms, and wool trim.
• Mint green cotton yarn for the dress.
• Light beige yarn for the flower crown base, shoulder bag, hat, basket, and watering can.
• Yellow yarn for sandals.
• White yarn for daisies.
• Yellow yarn scraps for daisy centers and sandal trims.
• Pink yarn scraps for blush, crown flowers, and purse flowers.
• Lavender, pale yellow, green, and coral scraps for crown flowers.
• Orange yarn for carrots.
• Green yarn for carrot tops and embroidered flower stems.
• Black embroidery thread for eyelashes, mouth, and nose lines.
• Two black safety eyes, 8 mm to 10 mm.
• 2.25 mm crochet hook for main doll parts.
• 2.0 mm crochet hook for flowers, bag details, and accessories.
• Polyester fiberfill.
• Yarn needle.
• Stitch marker.
• Scissors.
• Straight pins for assembly.

Abbreviations

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

Gauge Notes

Gauge is not strict for this project, but tight stitches are important so stuffing does not show through. With a 2.25 mm hook and sport weight cotton, 6 sc and 6 rounds should measure about 1 inch. Use a smaller hook if your stitches look loose.

The lamb in the image has compact, even stitches with a firm shape. Stuff the head and body firmly, but keep the arms and ears slightly softer so they sit naturally at the sides.

Important Construction Notes

• Work most pieces in continuous spiral rounds unless a joined round is clearly stated.
• Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round.
• Stuff the head very firmly to keep the large rounded lamb face smooth.
• Stuff the muzzle lightly so it stays puffy without becoming pointed.
• Stuff legs and arms moderately, leaving the top of each limb flatter for sewing.
• Sew the ears slightly behind the sides of the head so they frame the face.
• Keep the dress hem flat and gently flared, not ruffled too heavily.

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Head

Use warm cream yarn and the 2.25 mm hook. The head is wide and rounded, with a flatter lower face area where the muzzle will sit.

1. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc, repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc, repeat 6 times. 30 sts.
6. Rnd 6: Sc 4, inc, repeat 6 times. 36 sts.
7. Rnd 7: Sc 5, inc, repeat 6 times. 42 sts.
8. Rnd 8: Sc 6, inc, repeat 6 times. 48 sts.
9. Rnd 9: Sc 7, inc, repeat 6 times. 54 sts.
10. Rnd 10: Sc 8, inc, repeat 6 times. 60 sts.
11. Rnd 11: Sc 9, inc, repeat 6 times. 66 sts.
12. Rnds 12-21: Sc in each st around. 66 sts for 10 rounds.
13. Rnd 22: Sc 9, dec, repeat 6 times. 60 sts.
14. Rnd 23: Sc 8, dec, repeat 6 times. 54 sts.
15. Rnd 24: Sc 7, dec, repeat 6 times. 48 sts.
16. Rnd 25: Sc 6, dec, repeat 6 times. 42 sts.

Insert the safety eyes between Rnds 18 and 19, about 12 stitches apart. Place them slightly below the center line of the head to match the gentle, cute lamb expression in the image.

1. Rnd 26: Sc 5, dec, repeat 6 times. 36 sts.
2. Rnd 27: Sc 4, dec, repeat 6 times. 30 sts.
3. Start stuffing the head firmly. Shape the cheeks with your fingers as you stuff.
4. Rnd 28: Sc 3, dec, repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 29: Sc 2, dec, repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
6. Finish stuffing the head firmly.
7. Rnd 30: Sc 1, dec, repeat 6 times. 12 sts.
8. Rnd 31: Dec 6 times. 6 sts.

FO, leaving a tail. Weave the tail through the front loops of the last 6 stitches and pull closed. Hide the yarn end inside the head.

Face Muzzle

Use warm cream yarn. This small oval muzzle creates the soft sheep-like mouth area seen in the image. It should sit low between the eyes.

1. Ch 7.
2. Rnd 1: Starting in the second ch from hook, sc 5, work 3 sc in last ch, continue on the other side of the chain, sc 4, inc in last ch. 14 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Inc, sc 4, inc 3 times, sc 4, inc 2 times. 20 sts.
4. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, sc 4, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 4, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. 26 sts.
5. Rnd 4: Sc in each st around. 26 sts.
6. Rnd 5: Sc 5, dec, sc 12, dec, sc 5. 24 sts.

FO with a long sewing tail. Lightly stuff the muzzle. Pin it between Rnds 20 and 26 of the head, centered below the eyes. Sew around neatly, adding small amounts of stuffing before closing completely.

Facial Embroidery

• Use black embroidery thread to stitch a small vertical line down the center of the muzzle.
• At the lower end of the vertical line, stitch two short diagonal mouth lines to create a soft lamb mouth.
• Stitch one short eyelash line at the outer side of each eye.
• Stitch one curved sleepy eyelid above each eye, using a shallow arc.
• Use pink yarn or embroidery thread to add blush with 3 horizontal stitches under each eye.

Keep all face embroidery delicate. The lamb in the image has a peaceful expression, so avoid making the mouth too dark or too wide.

Inner Eye Indentation

This step is optional, but it helps the eyes sit sweetly into the face. Thread a long cream yarn tail through the bottom of the head and bring it out beside the first eye. Go across to the second eye, then return to the bottom opening area.

Pull gently until both eyes indent slightly. Tie the yarn ends securely and hide them inside the head. Do not pull too tightly because the lamb should still have a rounded baby-soft face.

Outer Ears

Make 2 with fluffy white yarn and a 2.25 mm hook. These ears are oval and soft, sitting out from the head like rounded lamb ears.

1. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc, repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
5. Rnds 5-8: Sc in each st around. 24 sts.
6. Rnd 9: Sc 2, dec, repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
7. Rnd 10: Sc 1, dec, repeat 6 times. 12 sts.

Do not stuff. Flatten the ear. Sc through both layers across 6 stitches to close the bottom edge. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

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Inner Ear Patches

Make 2 with warm cream yarn. These smaller patches create the visible cream center inside each fluffy ear.

1. Ch 6.
2. Rnd 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 4, 3 sc in last ch, continue on other side, sc 3, inc in last ch. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Inc, sc 3, inc 3 times, sc 3, inc 2 times. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, sc 4, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 4, sc 1, inc. 24 sts.

FO with a sewing tail. Sew one inner patch to the center of each outer ear. Use small stitches and do not over-tighten, so the patch keeps a soft oval shape.

Ear Placement

Pin the ears to the sides of the head between Rnds 17 and 25. The upper edge should sit slightly behind the flower crown line, and the ears should angle outward. Sew firmly along the closed edge only, leaving the rounded part loose and soft.

Body Base

Use warm cream yarn. The body is small compared with the head and will be mostly covered by the mint dress.

1. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc, repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc, repeat 6 times. 30 sts.
6. Rnd 6: Sc 4, inc, repeat 6 times. 36 sts.
7. Rnds 7-12: Sc in each st around. 36 sts.
8. Rnd 13: Sc 4, dec, repeat 6 times. 30 sts.
9. Rnd 14: Sc in each st around. 30 sts.
10. Rnd 15: Sc 3, dec, repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
11. Rnd 16: Sc in each st around. 24 sts.
12. Rnd 17: Sc 2, dec, repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
13. Rnd 18: Sc in each st around. 18 sts.

Stuff the body firmly at the bottom and moderately near the neck. FO with a long tail for sewing the head later.

Mint Dress Bodice

The bodice is crocheted as a separate fitted layer and then secured around the upper body. Use mint green yarn and the 2.25 mm hook.

1. Ch 37.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 36. Ch 1, turn.
3. Row 2: Sc in each st across. 36 sts. Ch 1, turn.
4. Row 3: Sc 5, ch 4, skip 4 sts, sc 18, ch 4, skip 4 sts, sc 5. Ch 1, turn.
5. Row 4: Sc 5, sc 4 into ch space, sc 18, sc 4 into ch space, sc 5. 36 sts. Ch 1, turn.
6. Rows 5-7: Sc in each st across. 36 sts. Ch 1, turn after Rows 5 and 6 only.

Wrap the bodice around the upper body. The armholes should sit at the sides. Sew the back edges together with small whipstitches. The bodice should fit smoothly but not squeeze the body.

Dress Skirt

Join mint green yarn to the lower edge of the bodice. Work around the bottom of the bodice to create the flared skirt shown in the image.

1. Rnd 1: Work 36 sc evenly around the lower edge of the bodice. Join with sl st. 36 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Ch 2, hdc in each st around. Join with sl st. 36 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Ch 2, hdc 5, 2 hdc in next st, repeat 6 times. Join. 42 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Ch 2, hdc in each st around. Join. 42 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Ch 2, hdc 6, 2 hdc in next st, repeat 6 times. Join. 48 sts.
6. Rnd 6: Ch 2, hdc in each st around. Join. 48 sts.
7. Rnd 7: Ch 2, hdc 7, 2 hdc in next st, repeat 6 times. Join. 54 sts.
8. Rnd 8: Ch 2, hdc in each st around. Join. 54 sts.
9. Rnd 9: Ch 2, hdc 8, 2 hdc in next st, repeat 6 times. Join. 60 sts.
10. Rnd 10: Ch 2, hdc in each st around. Join. 60 sts.
11. Rnd 11: Ch 2, hdc 9, 2 hdc in next st, repeat 6 times. Join. 66 sts.
12. Rnd 12: Ch 2, hdc in each st around. Join. 66 sts.
13. Rnd 13: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. 66 sts.
14. Rnd 14: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join. 66 sts.

For the neat lower edge, work one final edging round.

1. Rnd 15: Ch 1, sc 2, sl st in next st, repeat around. Join with sl st.

FO and weave in the yarn tail. The skirt should flare gently from the waist and fall over the legs like a simple A-line dress.

Dress Neck Trim

Use mint green yarn or cream yarn for a soft neckline. Join yarn at the back neck edge of the bodice.

1. Rnd 1: Work 24 sc evenly around the neckline. Join with sl st.
2. Rnd 2: Ch 1, sl st in each st around for a tidy raised edge.

FO and hide the yarn tail inside the bodice. This trim keeps the dress sitting neatly beneath the lamb’s head.

Arms

Make 2. Start with warm cream yarn for the hand, then change to fluffy white yarn for the woolly sleeve-like arm.

1. Rnd 1: With cream yarn, work 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
4. Rnds 4-6: Sc in each st around. 18 sts.
5. Rnd 7: Sc 1, dec, repeat 6 times. 12 sts.
6. Change to fluffy white yarn.
7. Rnds 8-15: Sc in each st around. 12 sts.

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Stuff the hand firmly and the upper arm lightly. Flatten the top and sc through both layers across 6 stitches. FO, leaving a long sewing tail.

Arm Placement

Place each arm through the bodice armhole area so the white fluffy upper arm appears under the mint dress shoulder. Pin them at Rnds 15-17 of the body, angled slightly downward. Sew securely through the body and dress edge.

Legs

Make 2 with warm cream yarn. The legs are short, straight, and visible below the mint skirt.

1. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc, repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: BLO, sc in each st around. 24 sts.
6. Rnd 6: Sc 6, dec 6 times, sc 6. 18 sts.
7. Rnd 7: Sc 5, dec 4 times, sc 5. 14 sts.
8. Rnds 8-18: Sc in each st around. 14 sts.

Stuff the foot firmly and the leg moderately. Flatten the top. Sc through both layers across 7 stitches. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Leg Placement

Sew the legs to the underside of the body, about 5 stitches apart. The feet should point forward and peek out evenly beneath the skirt. Sew through several rounds so the doll can sit or lie flat without the legs twisting.

Yellow Sandals

Make 2 soles with yellow yarn. These sandals sit around the cream feet and have a rounded open-toe look.

1. Ch 8.
2. Rnd 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 6, 3 sc in last ch, continue on other side, sc 5, inc in last ch. 16 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Inc, sc 5, inc 3 times, sc 5, inc 2 times. 22 sts.
4. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, sc 5, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 5, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. 28 sts.
5. Rnd 4: BLO, sc in each st around. 28 sts.
6. Rnd 5: Sc in each st around. 28 sts.

FO, leaving a long tail. Slip one sandal onto each foot and sew the back and side edges to the foot. Leave the front top partly open so the cream toe area remains visible.

Sandal Front Strap

Make 2 with yellow yarn.

1. Ch 9.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 8.

FO with a sewing tail. Sew one strap across the front of each sandal, positioned over Rnds 5-6 of the foot. Attach both ends securely to the sandal sides.

Sandal Flower Decorations

Make 2 tiny flowers for the outer sides of the sandals, using pink and lavender yarn.

1. Rnd 1: With yellow yarn, work 5 sc in MR. Join with sl st.
2. Rnd 2: Change to pink or lavender. Ch 2, 2 hdc in same st, ch 2, sl st in same st, repeat in each of the 5 sts.

FO and sew one flower to the outside edge of each sandal. Add a tiny green stitch beside each flower if desired.

Daisy Dress Embroidery

The lower front of the dress has small white daisies with green stems, matching the image. Make 7 daisies and place them across the lower skirt, centered on the front.

Small Daisy Motifs

Make 7 with white and yellow yarn using the 2.0 mm hook.

1. With yellow yarn, work 5 sc in MR. Join with sl st and FO.
2. Join white yarn in any stitch.
3. Ch 3, sl st in second ch from hook, sc in next ch, sl st into same center stitch.
4. Repeat one petal in each of the remaining 4 center stitches for 5 petals total.

FO, leaving a sewing tail. Sew the daisies along the lower front of the skirt between Rnds 10 and 13 of the dress. Space them about 5 to 6 stitches apart.

Green Stems and Leaves

• Use green embroidery thread or thin green yarn.
• For each daisy, stitch one straight vertical stem about 3 rounds tall.
• Add two small angled leaf stitches on each stem.
• Keep the stems curved slightly so they look hand-embroidered and garden-like.

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Bee Buttons on Dress

The dress in the image has tiny bee-like buttons on the bodice. Make 3 small bees using yellow and black embroidery thread.

1. With yellow yarn, make 4 sc in MR. Join with sl st and FO.
2. Use black thread to wrap 2 tiny horizontal stripes across the yellow circle.
3. Use white thread to add 2 small wing stitches at the upper side.

Sew two bees near the upper bodice, one on each side, and one bee slightly lower on the right front of the dress. Keep them tiny so they look like decorative buttons.

Flower Crown Base

The flower crown sits across the lamb’s forehead and around the top of the head. Use beige yarn and the 2.0 mm hook.

1. Ch 64.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sl st in each ch across. 63 sts.
3. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. 63 sts.

FO with a long tail. Wrap the band around the top of the head, placing it just above the eyes and ears. Sew the ends together first, then tack the crown to the head in 6 places so it stays secure.

Crown Leaves

Make 12 small leaves with green yarn.

1. Ch 5.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st, sc, hdc, 3 hdc in last ch.
3. Continue on the other side of the chain, hdc, sc, sl st.

FO, leaving tails for sewing. Sew the leaves along the crown base, alternating directions so they frame the flowers naturally.

Crown Flowers

Make a mix of small flowers in pink, lavender, yellow, coral, and white. The image shows a soft pastel crown with clustered blossoms.

Five-Petal Flower

Make 7 flowers in assorted pastel colors.

1. Rnd 1: Work 5 sc in MR. Join with sl st.
2. Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in same st, ch 2, sl st in same st.
3. Repeat the petal sequence in each of the remaining 4 sts.

FO, leaving a sewing tail. Sew these flowers along the front half of the crown, placing the largest flowers near the center.

Small Buds

Make 5 buds in pink, pale yellow, and lavender.

1. Work 5 sc in MR.
2. Rnd 2: Sc in each st around. 5 sts.
3. FO and pull closed.

Sew the buds between the larger flowers to make the crown look full. Use green yarn to add tiny straight stitches as leaf accents.

Round Floral Shoulder Bag

The lamb wears a small round beige shoulder bag with pink rose details. Make the front and back circles first.

Bag Front

Use beige yarn and the 2.0 mm hook.

1. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc, repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc, repeat 6 times. 30 sts.

FO and weave in the end.

Bag Back

Repeat the same instructions as the bag front. Do not fasten off after Rnd 5 on the second circle.

Joining the Bag

1. Place the two circles wrong sides together.
2. Sc through both layers around 24 stitches, leaving 6 stitches open at the top.
3. Work 6 sc across the front layer only at the opening to create a neat rim.
4. Join with sl st and FO.

Lightly stuff the bag before closing if you want it puffy. Do not overstuff, because the bag should stay small and round against the dress.

Bag Strap

Use beige yarn.

1. Ch 70.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sl st in each ch across. 69 sts.

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Sew one end of the strap to each side of the bag. Place the strap across the lamb from the right shoulder to the left hip, matching the image. Tack the strap lightly to the dress at the shoulder so it stays in place.

Bag Flowers

Use pink, white, and green yarn scraps to decorate the bag front.

• Make 5 tiny pink roses by chaining 8, working 2 sc in each ch, then rolling the strip into a small spiral.
• Make 3 small white French-knot style yarn stitches around the roses.
• Embroider 6 tiny green leaf stitches around the flowers.
• Sew the flower cluster across the front of the bag, leaving the beige edge visible.

Straw Garden Hat

The hat is an accessory placed beside the lamb in the image. Use beige yarn with the 2.25 mm hook. Work firmly to create the structured straw look.

Hat Crown

1. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc, repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc, repeat 6 times. 30 sts.
6. Rnd 6: Sc 4, inc, repeat 6 times. 36 sts.
7. Rnd 7: Sc 5, inc, repeat 6 times. 42 sts.
8. Rnd 8: BLO, sc in each st around. 42 sts.
9. Rnds 9-14: Sc in each st around. 42 sts.

Hat Brim

1. Rnd 15: FLO, sc 6, inc, repeat 6 times. 48 sts.
2. Rnd 16: Sc 7, inc, repeat 6 times. 54 sts.
3. Rnd 17: Sc 8, inc, repeat 6 times. 60 sts.
4. Rnd 18: Sc 9, inc, repeat 6 times. 66 sts.
5. Rnd 19: Sc 10, inc, repeat 6 times. 72 sts.
6. Rnd 20: Sc in each st around. 72 sts.
7. Rnd 21: Sl st in each st around for a firm edge.

FO and weave in ends. Press the brim gently flat with your hands.

Hat Ribbon

Use mint yarn.

1. Ch 80.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 79.

Wrap the ribbon around the hat crown and tie or sew it into a bow on the front-left side. Add one white daisy at the bow center.

Hat Daisy

1. With yellow yarn, work 6 sc in MR. Join and FO.
2. Join white yarn. Ch 4, sl st in second ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sl st into same center st.
3. Repeat one petal in each center stitch for 6 petals.

Sew the daisy to the ribbon bow. Add 2 long ribbon tails by chaining 26 twice and sewing them beneath the bow.

Mini Carrots

Make 5 carrots for the basket accessory. Use orange yarn and the 2.0 mm hook.

1. Rnd 1: Work 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Sc in each st around. 5 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, sc 3. 6 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc in each st around. 6 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Sc 2, inc, repeat 2 times. 8 sts.
6. Rnd 6: Sc in each st around. 8 sts.
7. Rnd 7: Sc 3, inc, repeat 2 times. 10 sts.
8. Rnd 8: Sc in each st around. 10 sts.
9. Rnd 9: Sc 4, inc, repeat 2 times. 12 sts.
10. Rnd 10: Sc in each st around. 12 sts.

Stuff lightly. FO, leaving a tail. Sew the top closed after adding carrot leaves.

Carrot Leaves

Use green yarn. For each carrot, join yarn at the top and work the following leaf cluster.

1. Ch 6, sl st in second ch from hook, sc 4, sl st to carrot top.
2. Ch 5, sl st in second ch from hook, sc 3, sl st to carrot top.
3. Ch 7, sl st in second ch from hook, sc 5, sl st to carrot top.

FO and hide the yarn end inside the carrot.

Small Basket

Use beige yarn and the 2.25 mm hook. The basket is shallow and round, just large enough to hold the carrots.

1. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc, repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc, repeat 6 times. 30 sts.
6. Rnd 6: BLO, sc in each st around. 30 sts.
7. Rnds 7-9: Sc in each st around. 30 sts.
8. Rnd 10: Sl st in each st around for a neat rim.

FO and weave in ends. Place the carrots inside the basket. Sew them in place with a few small stitches if the accessory will be handled often.

Basket Handle

1. Ch 32.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 31.

Sew one end to each side of the basket. Curve the handle gently upward.

Small Watering Can

The image includes a small beige watering can accessory. Use light beige yarn and the 2.0 mm hook. Stuff lightly only in the body.

Watering Can Body

1. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc, repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: BLO, sc in each st around. 24 sts.
6. Rnds 6-10: Sc in each st around. 24 sts.
7. Rnd 11: Sc 2, dec, repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
8. Rnd 12: Sc 1, dec, repeat 6 times. 12 sts.

Stuff lightly. FO with a tail and close the top opening.

Watering Can Opening Rim

1. With beige yarn, ch 14.
2. Join with sl st to form a ring.
3. Rnd 1: Sc in each ch around. 14 sts.
4. Rnd 2: Sl st in each st around.

Sew this small ring to the top of the can body.

Watering Can Spout

1. Rnd 1: Work 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. Rnds 2-8: Sc in each st around. 5 sts.
3. Rnd 9: Sc 1, inc, sc 3. 6 sts.
4. Rnd 10: Sc 2, inc, repeat 2 times. 8 sts.

FO, leaving a tail. Sew the narrow end to the upper side of the can, angling it upward like the image.

Watering Can Handle

1. Ch 22.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 21.

Sew the handle to the opposite side of the can, with one end near the upper body and one end near the lower body. Shape it into a rounded loop.

Watering Can Daisy

Make one tiny daisy using the same daisy instructions from the dress. Sew it onto the side of the watering can.

Head and Body Assembly

Place the head on top of the body so the face looks forward and the dress neckline sits just under the muzzle. Use the long body tail to sew around the neck opening several times.

Because the head is large, reinforce the neck by sewing through the head and upper body in a full circle twice. Add extra stitches at the front and back so the head does not wobble.

Final Doll Shaping

• Check that both eyes are level.
• Check that the muzzle is centered between the eyes.
• Make sure the ears sit evenly on both sides of the head.
• Adjust the dress so the decorated daisy panel is centered at the front.
• Steam is not required, but you may gently hand-shape the skirt with your fingers.

Detailed Placement Guide

The flower crown should sit like a soft headband, crossing the forehead above the eyes and resting behind the ears. The tallest flowers should be centered near the top front of the head.

The bag strap should cross from the lamb’s right shoulder down to the left side of the skirt. The round bag should rest on the lower right front of the dress when viewed from the front.

The sandal flowers should face outward, not toward the center. This keeps the little side details visible when the lamb is photographed from above or from the front.

Optional Texture for Lamb Wool

To make the lamb look softer, use fluffy yarn only for the ears and arms. For a more textured wool effect on the head, embroider short cream loop stitches around the sides of the head, keeping the face area smooth.

Do not cover the muzzle or eye area with loops. The image has a clean crocheted face with soft fluffy accents, so the main facial surface should remain tidy and easy to read.

Optional Garden Styling

Arrange the hat, basket of carrots, and watering can beside the lamb for a garden picnic display. The accessories are small, so they do not need heavy stuffing. A lightly filled accessory looks more handmade and natural.

You can also sew the bag permanently to the dress if this doll is intended for a child. For display use, leaving the bag strap separate gives a more realistic shoulder-bag look.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

• Sew the head firmly to the body, checking the face direction before the final stitches.
• Sew the arms through the dress armholes and angle them slightly downward.
• Sew the legs under the body so both sandals point forward.
• Attach the ears behind the face line, with inner patches facing front.
• Sew the flower crown securely across the top of the head.
• Add the muzzle embroidery after the muzzle is fully attached.
• Add blush last so it stays soft and even.

For the neatest expression, use short embroidery stitches and avoid pulling the thread too tightly. The mouth should form a tiny lamb-like Y shape, and the sleepy eyelids should be light and curved.

Care Notes

• Spot clean the doll with a damp cloth and mild soap.
• Do not machine wash if safety eyes, embroidered flowers, or glued decorations are used.
• Let the doll air dry completely before storing.
• Keep the flower crown and bag flat while drying.
• Reshape the skirt and ears gently with your fingers after cleaning.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The head is firmly stuffed and securely sewn to the body.
• The muzzle is centered and softly padded.
• The eyes are even and slightly indented.
• The ears are symmetrical and angled outward.
• The mint dress flares evenly around the body.
• The daisy embroidery is centered on the lower front skirt.
• The bee buttons are small and balanced on the bodice.
• The sandals fit tightly around the feet.
• The bag strap crosses the body neatly.
• The flower crown is secure and evenly decorated.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Store the lamb in a dry place away from strong sunlight, because direct light can fade pastel yarn over time. Keep the doll flat or upright with gentle support so the flower crown and ears do not bend.

For dust removal, use a soft brush and work carefully around the tiny flowers, bees, and embroidered daisies. If the doll becomes damp, let it dry naturally on a towel and reshape the dress hem before it fully dries.

For long-term display, place the lamb with the hat, carrots, and watering can in a clean shadow box or on a shelf away from moisture. This helps preserve the small crochet details and keeps the garden-style set looking fresh.