Crochet Tutorial: Garden Bee Lamb Doll – Free Crochet Pattern

Crochet Tutorial: Garden Bee Lamb Doll – Free Crochet Pattern

This Garden Bee Lamb Doll is a sweet amigurumi lamb wearing sage green garden overalls, matching sandals, and a small crossbody bag decorated with daisies. The doll has cream woolly features, soft floppy ears, textured loop-stitch brown fleece hair, tiny bees resting in the curls, embroidered sleepy eyes, carrots, a daisy-trimmed sun hat, and a miniature watering can for a charming garden scene.

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Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US crochet terms and is designed to recreate the lamb doll shown in the image as closely as possible. The finished doll has a large rounded lamb head, a smaller soft body, long cream arms and legs, sage green short overalls, a matching shoulder bag, flower-trimmed sandals, a wide garden hat, two carrots, one watering can, tiny daisies, ladybugs, and small bees tucked into the curly fleece.

The doll is worked mostly in continuous spiral rounds. Use a stitch marker in the first stitch of every round. Stuff firmly but not so tightly that the stitches stretch open. The head should be the largest visual piece, the body slightly narrower, and the arms and legs slender with soft rounded ends.

Finished Size

  • Doll height: about 11 inches from top of fleece hair to bottom of sandals.
  • Head width: about 4.5 inches across after stuffing.
  • Body height: about 4 inches before legs.
  • Leg length: about 3 inches from shorts hem to sandal sole.
  • Hat diameter: about 5.75 to 6 inches across.
  • Carrots: about 2.5 inches long each.
  • Watering can: about 2 inches wide excluding spout and handle.

Skill Level

Confident beginner to intermediate. The main doll uses simple amigurumi shaping. The detailed look comes from small decorations, loop stitches, embroidery, and careful assembly. Beginners can complete this pattern by working slowly and checking stitch counts at the end of each round.

Materials

  • Sport weight or light DK cotton yarn in cream for lamb skin and legs.
  • Light DK cotton yarn in warm beige for muzzle, sandal soles, hat, watering can, and lamb inner ears.
  • Light DK cotton yarn in taupe-brown for curly fleece hair.
  • Light DK cotton yarn in sage green for overalls, bag, straps, sandal bands, and carrot leaves.
  • Light DK cotton yarn in orange for carrots.
  • Small amounts of white yarn for daisies and bee wings.
  • Small amounts of yellow yarn for daisy centers and bee bodies.
  • Small amounts of black yarn for bees, ladybugs, facial embroidery, and ladybug dots.
  • Small amount of red yarn for ladybug shells.
  • 2 small tan buttons, about 8 mm wide, for overall bib straps.
  • 2.5 mm crochet hook for the doll and clothing.
  • 2.0 mm crochet hook for flowers, bees, and ladybugs.
  • Polyester fiberfill.
  • Yarn needle.
  • Stitch markers.
  • Sewing needle and matching thread for buttons.
  • Scissors.
  • Optional: pins for positioning pieces before sewing.

Abbreviations

  • MR: magic ring
  • ch: chain
  • sl st: slip stitch
  • sc: single crochet
  • hdc: half double crochet
  • dc: double 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 or row
  • FO: fasten off
  • Loop st: insert hook into next stitch, wrap yarn around finger to form a loop, pull through stitch, yarn over, pull through both loops on hook.

Gauge

With a 2.5 mm hook and light DK yarn, 6 sc and 6 rounds should measure about 1 inch. Exact gauge is not critical, but tight amigurumi stitches are important. If stuffing shows through, use a smaller hook. If the doll becomes too stiff, loosen your tension slightly.

Important Construction Notes

  • Work the lamb head and body in cream yarn, then add clothing separately over the body.
  • The head is large and softly oval, with the face placed low on the front.
  • The fleece hair is built from a taupe-brown cap covered in loop stitches and extra chain curls.
  • The ears are sewn to the sides of the head at a slight downward angle.
  • The overalls are sage green with short legs, a front bib, shoulder straps, and a diagonal bag strap.
  • The doll’s expression is embroidered with closed sleepy eyes and a tiny lamb nose.
  • Small daisies, bees, and ladybugs are sewn on after the main doll is assembled.

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Head

Use cream yarn and the 2.5 mm hook. Work in continuous rounds. The lamb head should be round, slightly wider at the cheeks, and gently flattened at the front when embroidered.

  1. R1: Make 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. R2: Inc in each st around. (12)
  3. R3: Sc 1, inc; repeat 6 times. (18)
  4. R4: Sc 2, inc; repeat 6 times. (24)
  5. R5: Sc 3, inc; repeat 6 times. (30)
  6. R6: Sc 4, inc; repeat 6 times. (36)
  7. R7: Sc 5, inc; repeat 6 times. (42)
  8. R8: Sc 6, inc; repeat 6 times. (48)
  9. R9: Sc 7, inc; repeat 6 times. (54)
  10. R10-R18: Sc in each st around for 9 rounds. (54)
  11. R19: Sc 7, dec; repeat 6 times. (48)
  12. R20: Sc 6, dec; repeat 6 times. (42)
  13. R21: Sc 5, dec; repeat 6 times. (36)
  14. R22: Sc 4, dec; repeat 6 times. (30)
  15. Begin stuffing the head firmly, shaping the cheeks wide and the chin soft.
  16. R23: Sc 3, dec; repeat 6 times. (24)
  17. R24: Sc 2, dec; repeat 6 times. (18)
  18. R25: Sc 1, dec; repeat 6 times. (12)
  19. R26: Dec around. (6)
  20. FO, leaving a tail. Close the remaining hole with the yarn needle.

Muzzle Shaping by Embroidery

The lamb in the image does not have a large raised muzzle. The face is smooth, with a small stitched nose and mouth near the lower center. To keep this look, do not add a separate bulky muzzle. Instead, use embroidery to define the tiny lamb mouth.

  • Mark the front of the head. The lower face should sit between R15 and R20.
  • Use dark brown or black embroidery thread.
  • Make a small horizontal V-shaped nose over 2 stitches at R17.
  • From the center of the nose, stitch one vertical line down about 3 rounds.
  • From the bottom of that line, make one short diagonal stitch to the left and one to the right.
  • Keep the mouth fine and delicate, matching the calm expression in the image.

Sleepy Eyes

The eyes are closed, gentle, and slightly curved. They are placed wide apart, giving the lamb a peaceful garden-doll expression.

  • Place the left eye over R14-R15, about 8 stitches left of the center face line.
  • Place the right eye over R14-R15, about 8 stitches right of the center face line.
  • Each eye is one curved line about 7 stitches long.
  • Use black embroidery thread and make 2 passes for each eye.
  • Add one tiny downward eyelash at the outer end of each eye if desired.

Inner Cheek Softening

To create the soft lamb face shown in the photo, lightly pinch the lower sides of the head while stuffing. Avoid making a pointed chin. The head should look plush, rounded, and baby-like, with the fleece hair sitting like a cap around the forehead.

Ears

Make 2 outer ears in cream and 2 smaller inner ear patches in beige. The finished ears are oval, soft, and sewn to the sides of the head with the tips pointing slightly down.

Outer Ear, Make 2

  1. Use cream yarn.
  2. R1: Make 6 sc in MR. (6)
  3. R2: Inc in each st around. (12)
  4. R3: Sc 1, inc; repeat 6 times. (18)
  5. R4: Sc 2, inc; repeat 6 times. (24)
  6. R5-R8: Sc in each st around. (24)
  7. R9: Sc 2, dec; repeat 6 times. (18)
  8. R10: Sc in each st around. (18)
  9. Do not stuff. Flatten the ear.
  10. R11: Sc through both layers across 9 sts. (9)
  11. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Inner Ear Patch, Make 2

  1. Use beige yarn.
  2. Ch 7.
  3. R1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch. Working on the other side of the chain, sc 4, inc in last st. (14)
  4. R2: Inc, sc 4, inc in next 3 sts, sc 4, inc in next 2 sts. (20)
  5. FO, leaving a tail for sewing.

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Sew one beige patch centered on each cream ear. Sew the ears to the sides of the head around R12-R16. The ears should sit under the fleece edge, not on top of it.

Curly Fleece Hair Cap

The lamb has a thick taupe-brown curly fleece cap that covers the top of the head and frames the forehead. This section uses loop stitches and extra chain curls to make a full woolly texture.

Base Hair Cap

  1. Use taupe-brown yarn and 2.5 mm hook.
  2. R1: Make 6 sc in MR. (6)
  3. R2: Inc in each st around. (12)
  4. R3: Sc 1, inc; repeat 6 times. (18)
  5. R4: Sc 2, inc; repeat 6 times. (24)
  6. R5: Sc 3, inc; repeat 6 times. (30)
  7. R6: Sc 4, inc; repeat 6 times. (36)
  8. R7: Sc 5, inc; repeat 6 times. (42)
  9. R8: Sc 6, inc; repeat 6 times. (48)
  10. R9-R11: Work loop st in each st around. (48)
  11. R12: Sc 10, loop st 28, sc 10. (48)
  12. R13: Sc 12, loop st 24, sc 12. (48)
  13. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Extra Forehead Curls

  • Join taupe-brown yarn to the front edge of the cap.
  • Ch 8, starting in 2nd ch from hook work 2 sc in each ch back to the edge, sl st into next edge stitch.
  • Repeat 12 to 15 curls across the front hairline.
  • Make the center curls slightly longer by chaining 9 or 10.
  • Make side curls shorter by chaining 6 or 7.

Place the hair cap on the head so the curls begin just above the embroidered eyes. The cap should cover the top and sides but leave the lamb face open. Sew around the edge with small hidden stitches. Fluff the loops gently with your fingers.

Body

The body is cream under the clothing and shaped like a small pear. The sage green overalls will cover most of it, but the upper chest remains visible under the bib.

  1. Use cream yarn.
  2. R1: Make 6 sc in MR. (6)
  3. R2: Inc in each st around. (12)
  4. R3: Sc 1, inc; repeat 6 times. (18)
  5. R4: Sc 2, inc; repeat 6 times. (24)
  6. R5: Sc 3, inc; repeat 6 times. (30)
  7. R6: Sc 4, inc; repeat 6 times. (36)
  8. R7-R12: Sc in each st around. (36)
  9. R13: Sc 4, dec; repeat 6 times. (30)
  10. R14-R16: Sc in each st around. (30)
  11. R17: Sc 3, dec; repeat 6 times. (24)
  12. R18-R19: Sc in each st around. (24)
  13. R20: Sc 2, dec; repeat 6 times. (18)
  14. Stuff the body firmly, keeping the base rounded and the neck narrow.
  15. R21: Sc 1, dec; repeat 6 times. (12)
  16. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing the head to the body.

Legs

Make 2 cream legs. The legs are slim, straight, and visible below the sage green shorts. The feet are rounded and later covered with beige and green sandals.

Leg 1

  1. Use cream yarn.
  2. R1: Make 6 sc in MR. (6)
  3. R2: Inc in each st around. (12)
  4. R3: Sc 3, inc; repeat 3 times. (15)
  5. R4-R6: Sc in each st around. (15)
  6. R7: Sc 3, dec; repeat 3 times. (12)
  7. R8-R18: Sc in each st around. (12)
  8. Stuff the foot and leg lightly but evenly.
  9. FO and weave in the tail for the first leg.

Leg 2

  1. Repeat R1-R18 for the second leg.
  2. Do not fasten off after R18.
  3. Ch 3 to create the center gap between the legs.
  4. Join to Leg 1 with 1 sc in any stitch.

Join Legs and Lower Body Base

This join creates the lower seat that sits inside the overalls. It gives the doll a stable shape and keeps the legs spaced naturally.

  1. R19: Sc 12 around Leg 1, sc 3 across one side of the chain, sc 12 around Leg 2, sc 3 across the other side of the chain. (30)
  2. R20: Sc 4, inc; repeat 6 times. (36)
  3. R21-R23: Sc in each st around. (36)
  4. FO, leaving a long tail.
  5. Sew this joined leg section securely to the bottom of the body, matching 36 stitches to the body base width.

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Arms

The arms are cream, rounded at the hands, and hang down beside the overalls. They should be soft and slightly tapered near the shoulder.

Make 2

  1. Use cream yarn.
  2. R1: Make 6 sc in MR. (6)
  3. R2: Inc in each st around. (12)
  4. R3-R5: Sc in each st around. (12)
  5. R6: Sc 2, dec; repeat 3 times. (9)
  6. R7-R18: Sc in each st around. (9)
  7. Stuff the hand firmly and the upper arm lightly.
  8. Flatten the top and sc through both layers across 4 sts.
  9. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Sew the arms to the upper body at R18-R19 of the body, just below the neck. Angle them slightly downward so they rest beside the shorts, matching the relaxed pose in the image.

Sage Green Overalls

The overalls are one of the most important visual details. They are sage green with short pant legs, a raised front bib, shoulder straps, a waistband ridge, two tan buttons, small daisies, and red ladybugs. Work the overalls to fit snugly over the cream body and joined legs.

Shorts Base

  1. Use sage green yarn.
  2. Ch 36, sl st to join into a ring. Be careful not to twist.
  3. R1: Ch 1, sc in each ch around. (36)
  4. R2-R5: Sc in each st around. (36)
  5. R6: Sc 5, inc; repeat 6 times. (42)
  6. R7-R10: Sc in each st around. (42)
  7. R11: Sc 6, inc; repeat 6 times. (48)
  8. R12-R15: Sc in each st around. (48)

Divide for Short Legs

  1. Lay the shorts flat and mark the center front and center back.
  2. R16, first leg: Sc 24 around one leg opening. Skip the remaining 24 sts for the second leg. (24)
  3. R17-R20: Sc in each st around first leg. (24)
  4. R21: BLO sc in each st around to make a hem ridge. (24)
  5. R22: Sc in each st around. (24)
  6. FO and weave in end.
  7. Join sage green yarn to the second leg opening.
  8. Repeat R16-R22 for the second short leg.

Waistband Ridge

  • Join sage green yarn to the top back of the shorts.
  • Work 1 round of surface slip stitches around the waistline between R4 and R5.
  • Keep the surface stitches even and not too tight.
  • This creates the visible horizontal band seen across the front of the overalls.

Front Bib

  1. Place the shorts on the doll and mark the center front 16 stitches.
  2. Join sage green yarn at the right front mark.
  3. Row 1: Ch 1, sc 16 across the front waist. Turn. (16)
  4. Row 2: Ch 1, dec, sc 12, dec. Turn. (14)
  5. Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (14)
  6. Row 4: Ch 1, dec, sc 10, dec. Turn. (12)
  7. Row 5-R8: Ch 1, sc in each st across. Turn. (12)
  8. Row 9: Ch 1, sc around the sides and top of the bib, placing 2 sc in each top corner.
  9. FO and weave in end.

Shoulder Straps

The straps rise from the back waist, cross over the shoulders, and attach to the upper front bib with tan buttons. They should sit near the neck but not cover the cream chest completely.

  1. Make 2 straps in sage green.
  2. Ch 26.
  3. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 25. Turn. (25)
  4. Row 2: Ch 1, sc 25. (25)
  5. FO, leaving a sewing tail.
  6. Sew one end of each strap to the back waist of the shorts.
  7. Bring each strap over the shoulder to the front bib.
  8. Sew the front ends to the bib corners.
  9. Sew one tan button over each front strap end.

Overall Daisies

The overalls have small white daisies on the bib and lower shorts. Make several tiny flowers and sew them flat so they look like garden appliqués.

Tiny Daisy, Make 9

  1. Use yellow yarn and 2.0 mm hook.
  2. R1: Make 5 sc in MR, sl st to first sc. FO yellow. (5)
  3. Join white yarn in any stitch.
  4. Petal 1: Ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, sl st into same yellow center st.
  5. Repeat one petal in each of the remaining 4 center stitches.
  6. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
  • Sew 2 daisies on the bib center.
  • Sew 2 daisies on the lower right shorts leg.
  • Sew 3 daisies on the front flap of the bag.
  • Sew 2 daisies to the sandal tops.

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Ladybugs

The image includes tiny red ladybugs on the overalls and shorts. These are simple appliqués with black heads and dots.

Ladybug Body, Make 2

  1. Use red yarn and 2.0 mm hook.
  2. R1: Make 6 sc in MR. (6)
  3. R2: Inc in each st around. (12)
  4. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Ladybug Detailing

  • Use black yarn or embroidery thread.
  • Stitch a small black head over 2 stitches at one edge.
  • Make one straight black line down the center of the red shell.
  • Add 3 small black dots on each shell.
  • Sew one ladybug to the lower right front of the overalls.
  • Sew the second ladybug near the lower shorts flower cluster.

Crossbody Garden Bag

The bag is sage green, rounded at the bottom, and worn diagonally across the body. It sits on the lamb’s left hip and has a flap decorated with daisies.

Bag Body

  1. Use sage green yarn.
  2. Ch 11.
  3. R1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 9, 3 sc in last ch. Work on the other side of the chain, sc 8, inc in last st. (22)
  4. R2: Inc, sc 8, inc in next 3 sts, sc 8, inc in next 2 sts. (28)
  5. R3-R8: Sc in each st around. (28)
  6. R9: Sc 5, dec; repeat 4 times. (24)
  7. Do not stuff heavily. Add only a tiny amount of stuffing to round the bottom.
  8. Flatten the top and sc through both layers across 12 sts. (12)
  9. FO and weave in end.

Bag Flap

  1. Join sage green yarn to the back top edge of the bag.
  2. Row 1: Ch 1, sc 12 across. Turn. (12)
  3. Row 2: Ch 1, sc 12. Turn. (12)
  4. Row 3: Ch 1, dec, sc 8, dec. Turn. (10)
  5. Row 4: Ch 1, sc 10. Turn. (10)
  6. Row 5: Ch 1, dec, sc 6, dec. (8)
  7. FO and weave in end.

Bag Strap

  1. Use sage green yarn.
  2. Ch 48.
  3. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 47. (47)
  4. FO, leaving tails at both ends.
  5. Sew one end to each top side of the bag.
  6. Place the strap from the doll’s right shoulder down to the left hip.
  7. Tack the strap to the shoulder and waist with hidden stitches so it stays in place.

Sandals

The lamb wears cream feet with beige soles, sage green straps, and small white daisies at the outer side of each sandal. The sandals should be snug and flat, not bulky.

Sandal Sole, Make 2

  1. Use beige yarn.
  2. Ch 9.
  3. R1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 7, 3 sc in last ch. Work on other side, sc 6, inc in last st. (18)
  4. R2: Inc, sc 6, inc in next 3 sts, sc 6, inc in next 2 sts. (24)
  5. R3: Sc 1, inc, sc 6, repeat sc 1, inc across the 3 toe increases, sc 6, repeat sc 1, inc across heel increases. (30)
  6. FO, leaving a long tail.

Sage Foot Band, Make 2

  1. Use sage green yarn.
  2. Ch 12.
  3. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 11. (11)
  4. FO, leaving tails at both ends.

Ankle Strap, Make 2

  1. Use sage green yarn.
  2. Ch 16.
  3. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sl st 15. (15)
  4. FO, leaving tails.

Sew one sole under each foot. Sew the sage foot band across the front top of the foot, about 3 rounds back from the toe. Sew the ankle strap around the lower ankle. Add one tiny daisy to the outer side of each sandal.

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Garden Hat

The hat in the image is wide, beige, and decorated with a white daisy band. It rests beside the doll, but you can also make it wearable by keeping the crown slightly open and shaped to fit the head.

Hat Crown

  1. Use beige yarn and 2.5 mm hook.
  2. R1: Make 6 sc in MR. (6)
  3. R2: Inc in each st around. (12)
  4. R3: Sc 1, inc; repeat 6 times. (18)
  5. R4: Sc 2, inc; repeat 6 times. (24)
  6. R5: Sc 3, inc; repeat 6 times. (30)
  7. R6: Sc 4, inc; repeat 6 times. (36)
  8. R7: Sc 5, inc; repeat 6 times. (42)
  9. R8: Sc 6, inc; repeat 6 times. (48)
  10. R9: BLO sc in each st around. (48)
  11. R10-R15: Sc in each st around. (48)

Wide Brim

  1. R16: FLO sc 7, inc; repeat 6 times. (54)
  2. R17: Sc 8, inc; repeat 6 times. (60)
  3. R18: Sc 9, inc; repeat 6 times. (66)
  4. R19: Sc 10, inc; repeat 6 times. (72)
  5. R20: Sc 11, inc; repeat 6 times. (78)
  6. R21: Sc 12, inc; repeat 6 times. (84)
  7. R22: Sc 13, inc; repeat 6 times. (90)
  8. R23: Sc in each st around. (90)
  9. R24: Reverse sc around for a firm brim edge, or work regular sc if reverse sc is difficult. (90)
  10. FO and weave in end.

Hat Daisy Band

  • Make 12 tiny daisies using the same daisy pattern above.
  • With white yarn, ch 56 to make a loose hat band.
  • Try the band around the base of the crown where the brim begins.
  • Sew the chain band around the hat.
  • Sew the daisies evenly around the band, placing the yellow centers facing outward.

Mini Bees

The lamb has tiny bees resting in the curly fleece. They are yellow and black with white wings. Make them small so they do not overpower the face.

Bee Body, Make 3

  1. Use yellow yarn and 2.0 mm hook.
  2. R1: Make 5 sc in MR. (5)
  3. R2: Inc in each st around. (10)
  4. R3: Change to black, sc in each st around. (10)
  5. R4: Change to yellow, sc in each st around. (10)
  6. R5: Change to black, sc in each st around. (10)
  7. R6: Change to yellow, dec around. (5)
  8. FO, leaving a tail. Close the hole.

Bee Wings, Make 6

  1. Use white yarn.
  2. Ch 4.
  3. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sl st, sc, hdc.
  4. FO, leaving a tail.

Sew 2 wings to each bee. Use black thread to add tiny eyes if desired. Sew one bee near the top right of the fleece, one near the left side curl area, and one slightly lower near a flower. Angle them as if they are gently sitting in the lamb’s wool.

Hair Flowers

The fleece includes small pastel flowers. Make 3 extra flowers in pink, pale blue, or white and sew them into the curls.

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Small Five-Petal Flower, Make 3

  1. Use yellow yarn for center.
  2. R1: Make 5 sc in MR, sl st to join. FO yellow. (5)
  3. Join petal color in any stitch.
  4. In each center stitch work: ch 2, hdc, ch 2, sl st into same st.
  5. Repeat for all 5 petals.
  6. FO with a long tail.
  • Sew one pink flower near the right side of the hair.
  • Sew one pale blue flower near the left top curls.
  • Sew one white or yellow flower near the left bee.

Carrots

The image includes two orange carrots with green leafy tops. They sit beside the doll as garden accessories. Make one slightly larger and one slightly smaller for a natural look.

Large Carrot

  1. Use orange yarn.
  2. R1: Make 6 sc in MR. (6)
  3. R2-R4: Sc in each st around. (6)
  4. R5: Sc 1, inc; repeat 3 times. (9)
  5. R6-R8: Sc in each st around. (9)
  6. R9: Sc 2, inc; repeat 3 times. (12)
  7. R10-R12: Sc in each st around. (12)
  8. R13: Sc 3, inc; repeat 3 times. (15)
  9. R14-R16: Sc in each st around. (15)
  10. Stuff lightly as you go.
  11. R17: Sc 3, dec; repeat 3 times. (12)
  12. R18: Sc 2, dec; repeat 3 times. (9)
  13. FO, leaving a tail. Close the top.

Small Carrot

  1. Use orange yarn.
  2. R1: Make 5 sc in MR. (5)
  3. R2-R3: Sc in each st around. (5)
  4. R4: Sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1. (7)
  5. R5-R7: Sc in each st around. (7)
  6. R8: Sc 1, inc; repeat 3 times, sc 1. (10)
  7. R9-R11: Sc in each st around. (10)
  8. R12: Sc 3, inc, sc 3, inc, sc 2. (12)
  9. R13-R14: Sc in each st around. (12)
  10. Stuff lightly.
  11. R15: Sc 2, dec; repeat 3 times. (9)
  12. FO and close.

Carrot Leaves

  • Use sage green or leafy green yarn.
  • Join yarn to the top of the carrot.
  • Ch 7, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch back to carrot.
  • Sl st into the carrot top.
  • Repeat 4 more leaves, making some ch 5 and some ch 8.
  • FO and hide ends inside the carrot.

Mini Watering Can

The watering can is beige, small, and rounded, with a curved handle and short spout. It sits beside the doll as a garden prop.

Watering Can Body

  1. Use beige yarn.
  2. R1: Make 6 sc in MR. (6)
  3. R2: Inc in each st around. (12)
  4. R3: Sc 1, inc; repeat 6 times. (18)
  5. R4: Sc 2, inc; repeat 6 times. (24)
  6. R5-R9: Sc in each st around. (24)
  7. R10: Sc 2, dec; repeat 6 times. (18)
  8. R11: Sc 1, dec; repeat 6 times. (12)
  9. Stuff lightly.
  10. R12: Dec around. (6)
  11. FO and close the hole.

Watering Can Neck

  1. Use beige yarn.
  2. R1: Make 8 sc in MR. (8)
  3. R2-R3: Sc in each st around. (8)
  4. FO, leaving a tail.
  5. Sew the neck to the top center of the can body.

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Watering Can Spout

  1. Use beige yarn.
  2. R1: Make 5 sc in MR. (5)
  3. R2-R7: Sc in each st around. (5)
  4. Stuff only if needed with a tiny strand of yarn.
  5. FO, leaving a tail.
  6. Sew to the side of the can body, angled upward.

Watering Can Rose Tip

  1. Use light gray, white, or very pale blue yarn.
  2. R1: Make 6 sc in MR. (6)
  3. R2: Inc in each st around. (12)
  4. FO, leaving a tail.
  5. Sew this small circle to the end of the spout.

Watering Can Handle

  1. Use beige yarn.
  2. Ch 22.
  3. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 21. (21)
  4. FO, leaving both tails for sewing.
  5. Curve the strip into a handle and sew one end to the upper side of the can and the other to the lower side.

Assembly Order

Good assembly is what makes this doll match the image. Pin every piece before sewing. Check the front view often. The lamb should look centered, with the head large and calm, the overalls neat, and the accessories balanced around the body.

  1. Sew the joined legs firmly to the bottom of the body if not already attached.
  2. Slide the sage green overalls onto the body and legs.
  3. Adjust the shorts hems so both legs are even.
  4. Sew the bib flat to the front of the body if it lifts.
  5. Sew the shoulder straps and buttons in place.
  6. Sew the arms to the upper sides of the body.
  7. Sew the head to the neck opening with many firm stitches.
  8. Sew the ears to the sides of the head under the future hairline.
  9. Sew the fleece hair cap onto the head.
  10. Add extra curls across the forehead if the front needs more fullness.
  11. Attach bees and flowers into the fleece.
  12. Sew sandals onto the feet.
  13. Attach the bag strap diagonally across the body.
  14. Sew daisies and ladybugs onto the overalls and bag.
  15. Place the hat, carrots, and watering can beside the doll for display.

Exact Decoration Placement Guide

  • Fleece bees: one bee at the upper right hairline, one at upper left side, one near the center-left curls.
  • Hair flowers: one pink flower on the right side, one blue flower on the left side, one pale flower near a bee.
  • Overall bib: two white daisies centered on the chest area.
  • Lower shorts: two daisies and one ladybug on the doll’s lower right side.
  • Bag flap: three small daisies in a row across the front flap.
  • Sandals: one white daisy on the outer side of each sandal strap.
  • Hat: white daisies form a full ring around the base of the crown.

Making the Doll Look Like the Image

Use a soft cream yarn for the lamb’s face and limbs. The stitch texture should be even and compact, with no stuffing visible. Keep the head larger than the body, because the image has a cute amigurumi proportion with a childlike oversized head.

The overalls should be a muted sage green, not bright green. The shorts are roomy and rounded, with a visible horizontal texture across the waist. The pant legs stop above the knees, leaving long cream legs visible.

The fleece hair needs the most texture. If your loop stitches are too sparse, add more chain curls after sewing the cap. The curls should sit over the forehead, around the sides, and behind the bees and flowers.

The facial embroidery should stay simple. Large eyes or a big smile will change the character. The image shows a sleepy lamb with closed eyes and a tiny straight mouth, so use thin dark embroidery and avoid heavy details.

Optional Stability Tips

  • Add a small flat plastic circle inside the body base before final stuffing if you want the doll to sit upright.
  • Use pins to hold the head in position before sewing.
  • Sew around the neck twice for strength.
  • Do not overstuff the arms, or they will stick outward instead of hanging down.
  • Lightly steam the hat brim from a safe distance if it curls too much.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

After all pieces are attached, check the doll from the front. The eyes should be level, the nose centered, the ears even, and the hair cap balanced. Add a few hidden stitches between the curls and the head if the hair lifts away.

Shape the overalls by smoothing them downward over the body. Adjust the bag strap so it crosses the chest diagonally from shoulder to hip. Sew tiny anchor stitches under the strap where they will not show.

For the final face, use a yarn needle to lightly pull the mouth thread ends into the head and secure them at the back under the hair cap. This keeps the face clean and avoids visible knots.

Care Notes

  • Spot clean with cool water and mild soap.
  • Do not machine wash if buttons, bees, flowers, or small decorations are attached.
  • Let the doll air dry flat on a towel.
  • Gently reshape the hat brim, bag, and ears while damp.
  • Keep away from pets or very young children if small buttons are used.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

  • Head is firmly sewn and does not wobble.
  • Closed eyes are even and softly curved.
  • Ears sit under the fleece hairline and point slightly downward.
  • Overalls fit smoothly with two front buttons.
  • Bag sits on the left hip with the strap crossing the body.
  • Bees, daisies, and ladybugs are securely stitched.
  • Sandals are even and have one flower on each foot.
  • Hat has a full daisy band around the crown.
  • Carrots and watering can are shaped and lightly stuffed.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

To preserve the Garden Bee Lamb Doll, store it in a dry place away from direct sunlight. Cotton yarn can fade if left near a bright window for long periods. Keep the doll in a breathable cotton bag or display box when not in use.

If dust gathers on the fleece curls, use a soft clean brush and gently lift the loops. Do not comb the curls hard, because this can stretch the loop stitches and change the woolly texture.

For small stains, dab the area with a damp cloth. Avoid rubbing the embroidered face, bees, flowers, and ladybugs. Let the doll dry completely before storing it again.

If the hat brim bends, place it flat under a light book for a few hours. Do not press the crown too firmly. The goal is to flatten only the brim while keeping the rounded garden hat shape.

Finished Garden Bee Lamb Doll

Your finished crochet lamb should have a peaceful cream face, soft floppy ears, curly taupe fleece hair, tiny bees, pastel flowers, sage green garden overalls, a matching crossbody bag, decorated sandals, carrots, a daisy sun hat, and a miniature watering can. The final look should feel gentle, handmade, and garden-inspired, just like the doll in the image.

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