Knitting Tutorial: Garden Stroll Scottish Fold Cat – Free Knitting Pattern

This knitted Garden Stroll Scottish Fold Cat is a soft, round amigurumi-style doll with a gray-and-white Scottish Fold face, bright blue eyes, a cream embroidered cardigan, sage green shorts, brown garden shoes, and a small blue floral crossbody bag. The finished design also includes tiny knitted flowers on the head, embroidered meadow flowers on the cardigan, a striped tail, and small garden props such as pumpkins, a straw hat, and a watering can.

 

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Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US English knitting terms and is designed to create a seated plush Scottish Fold cat inspired closely by the image. The body is rounded and softly stuffed, the head is larger than the body, the ears are small and folded, and the outfit is worked separately so the cardigan and shorts look layered.

The knitted surface should look smooth, dense, and slightly plush. Use small needles with light worsted or DK yarn so the stitches stay tight enough to hide stuffing. The cat is worked mostly in the round, while the cardigan pieces are worked flat and seamed for a handmade toy-garment look.

Finished Size

• Finished cat height: approximately 10.5 inches / 27 cm from shoes to top of head.
• Head width: approximately 4.75 inches / 12 cm across the cheeks.
• Body height: approximately 4 inches / 10 cm before legs.
• Arm length: approximately 3 inches / 7.5 cm.
• Leg length including shoes: approximately 3.25 inches / 8 cm.
• Crossbody bag: approximately 1.8 inches / 4.5 cm wide.
• Garden props: small decorative accessories from 1.5 to 2.75 inches / 4 to 7 cm wide.

Skill Level

Intermediate beginner to intermediate. The main toy uses simple shaping, increases, decreases, seaming, embroidery, and small knitted accessories. The instructions include exact stitch counts, but you should already be comfortable knitting in the round and sewing stuffed pieces neatly.

Materials

• DK or light worsted yarn in soft gray for the head sides, ears, tail, and lower striped leg sections.
• DK or light worsted yarn in white or warm cream for the face stripe, muzzle, body base, paws, and socks.
• DK or light worsted yarn in ivory cream for the cardigan.
• DK or light worsted yarn in sage green for the shorts.
• DK or light worsted yarn in tan brown for the shoes.
• Small amounts of blue yarn for the crossbody bag and strap.
• Small amounts of pink, purple, yellow, green, and rose yarn for flowers and embroidery.
• Small amounts of orange yarn for the pumpkins.
• Small amount of beige yarn for the straw hat.
• Small amount of pale gray or lilac yarn for the watering can.
• Pair of 10 mm to 12 mm blue safety eyes, or black safety eyes with blue felt or embroidered blue rings.
• Polyester fiberfill stuffing.
• Four tiny tan buttons, approximately 6 mm wide, for the cardigan front.
• Tapestry needle for seaming and embroidery.
• Removable stitch markers.
• Small scissors.
• Optional: blush powder or pink yarn for soft cheek detail.

Needles and Tools

• Main toy needles: US 3 / 3.25 mm double-pointed needles or circular needles for magic loop.
• Cardigan needles: US 3 / 3.25 mm straight or circular needles.
• Small accessory needles: US 2 / 2.75 mm needles for flowers, buttons, hat, bag, and watering can details.
• Embroidery needle: blunt tapestry needle for yarn embroidery.

Gauge

• Main stockinette gauge: 24 stitches and 32 rounds = 4 inches / 10 cm, knitted firmly in the round.
• Cardigan gauge: 25 stitches and 34 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in flat stockinette.
• Important: Gauge does not need to match exactly, but stitches must be tight enough that stuffing does not show through.

Abbreviations

• CO: cast on.
• BO: bind off.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• st / sts: stitch / stitches.
• rnd / rnds: round / rounds.
• RS: right side.
• WS: wrong side.
• k2tog: knit 2 stitches together.
• ssk: slip, slip, knit slipped stitches together.
• m1L: make 1 left increase.
• m1R: make 1 right increase.
• yo: yarn over.
• st st: stockinette stitch.
• garter st: knit every row when worked flat.

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Construction Notes

The cat is knitted in separate shaped sections: head, body, arms, legs, tail, ears, cardigan, shorts, shoes, bag, and small garden objects. This gives the finished plush a clean doll-like structure and makes it easier to match the layered look in the image.

The head is intentionally oversized and rounded. The white face stripe runs from the top center of the forehead down to the muzzle. The gray sides frame the eyes and cheeks, while the white muzzle is built out with two small pads so the face has a gentle Scottish Fold expression.

• Stuffing style: Stuff the head firmly, the body medium-firmly, and the limbs softly.
• Seaming style: Use mattress stitch for flat seams and whipstitch for small accessories.
• Join angle: Arms point slightly downward at about 35 degrees. Legs angle forward so the cat sits naturally.
• Face position: Eyes sit low and wide, giving the kitten a sweet, rounded expression.

Head

The head is worked in the round from the crown downward. You will use gray for the sides and white for the central face stripe. To keep the instructions manageable, the base head is knitted in gray first, then the white stripe is duplicate-stitched and lightly embroidered over the center front.

Round Gray Head Base

1. With gray yarn and US 3 needles, CO 8 sts. Divide across needles and join to work in the round.
2. Rnd 1: k all 8 sts.
3. Rnd 2: kfb in every st around. 16 sts.
4. Rnd 3: k all sts.
5. Rnd 4: *k1, kfb; repeat from * around. 24 sts.
6. Rnd 5: k all sts.
7. Rnd 6: *k2, kfb; repeat from * around. 32 sts.
8. Rnd 7: k all sts.
9. Rnd 8: *k3, kfb; repeat from * around. 40 sts.
10. Rnd 9: k all sts.
11. Rnd 10: *k4, kfb; repeat from * around. 48 sts.
12. Rnd 11: k all sts.
13. Rnd 12: *k5, kfb; repeat from * around. 56 sts.
14. Rnd 13: k all sts.
15. Rnd 14: *k6, kfb; repeat from * around. 64 sts.
16. Rnds 15-27: k all sts for 13 rounds.
17. Rnd 28: *k6, k2tog; repeat from * around. 56 sts.
18. Rnd 29: k all sts.
19. Rnd 30: *k5, k2tog; repeat from * around. 48 sts.
20. Rnd 31: k all sts.
21. Rnd 32: *k4, k2tog; repeat from * around. 40 sts.
22. Rnd 33: k all sts.
23. Insert safety eyes between Rnds 22 and 23, placing them 12 sts apart across the front.
24. Begin stuffing the head firmly, shaping the cheeks wide and round.
25. Rnd 34: *k3, k2tog; repeat from * around. 32 sts.
26. Rnd 35: *k2, k2tog; repeat from * around. 24 sts.
27. Rnd 36: *k1, k2tog; repeat from * around. 16 sts.
28. Add more stuffing so the head becomes a smooth oval with a slightly flattened face front.
29. Rnd 37: k2tog around. 8 sts.
30. Break yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull closed, and weave in securely.

White Forehead Stripe

The white stripe in the image is broad at the forehead, narrows slightly between the eyes, and blends into the white muzzle. Work it with duplicate stitch so it sits neatly on top of the gray base.

1. Thread white yarn onto a tapestry needle.
2. At the front center top of the head, duplicate stitch a vertical oval stripe over 8 sts across and 12 rnds tall.
3. Start the stripe on Rnd 10 of the head and end it at Rnd 23 between the eyes.
4. For Rnds 10-13, cover 6 center sts.
5. For Rnds 14-19, cover 8 center sts.
6. For Rnds 20-23, cover 6 center sts so the stripe tapers near the eyes.
7. Keep the duplicate stitches smooth and slightly raised, following the knitted V-shapes.

Muzzle and Cheeks

The muzzle is made from two small white oval pads sewn side by side below the eyes. The center nose is pale pink, tiny, and triangular. The mouth is a short soft line, not a wide smile.

Left Muzzle Pad

1. With white yarn, CO 6 sts and work flat.
2. Row 1: k all sts.
3. Row 2: p all sts.
4. Row 3: k1, m1R, k4, m1L, k1. 8 sts.
5. Row 4: p all sts.
6. Rows 5-8: work in st st.
7. Row 9: k1, ssk, k2, k2tog, k1. 6 sts.
8. Row 10: p all sts.
9. BO all sts, leaving a 10-inch tail for sewing.

Right Muzzle Pad

1. Repeat the left muzzle pad exactly.
2. Shape both pads with your fingers so each one forms a soft oval.
3. Do not overstuff. Add only a pea-sized amount of stuffing behind each pad if you want a raised muzzle.

Attach the Muzzle

1. Place the two muzzle pads below the eyes, centered beneath the white forehead stripe.
2. The top edge of each pad should sit around Rnd 24 of the head.
3. The inner edges should touch at the center front.
4. Sew around each pad with small stitches, keeping the lower edge softly rounded.
5. Embroider a pale pink triangle nose over the join between the two pads.
6. Make the nose 3 sts wide and 2 rows tall.
7. Stitch one short vertical line down from the nose using pink yarn.
8. Add a very small curved mouth line with light gray or soft brown yarn.

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Scottish Fold Ears

The ears are small, rounded, and folded down close to the head. They should not stand upright like standard cat ears. Each ear is knitted as a tiny curved triangle, then folded forward before sewing.

Make 2 Ears

1. With gray yarn, CO 12 sts and work flat.
2. Row 1: k all sts.
3. Row 2: p all sts.
4. Row 3: k1, ssk, k6, k2tog, k1. 10 sts.
5. Row 4: p all sts.
6. Row 5: k1, ssk, k4, k2tog, k1. 8 sts.
7. Row 6: p all sts.
8. Row 7: k1, ssk, k2, k2tog, k1. 6 sts.
9. Row 8: p all sts.
10. Row 9: k1, ssk, k2tog, k1. 4 sts.
11. Row 10: p all sts.
12. Row 11: ssk, k2tog. 2 sts.
13. Row 12: p2tog. 1 st.
14. Break yarn and pull through final st.

Fold and Attach Ears

1. Fold the top point of each ear downward toward the cast-on edge.
2. Sew the fold lightly so the ear becomes a rounded folded flap.
3. Place ears on the upper sides of the head between Rnds 11 and 17.
4. Angle each ear outward slightly, about 25 degrees from the center top.
5. Sew the cast-on edge securely to the head, keeping the folded tip visible.

Body

The body is mostly hidden under the cardigan and shorts, but it must be rounded and sturdy enough to support the outfit. Use white or warm cream yarn so the visible neck and paw areas match the image.

1. With white yarn and US 3 needles, CO 8 sts. Join to work in the round.
2. Rnd 1: k all sts.
3. Rnd 2: kfb around. 16 sts.
4. Rnd 3: k all sts.
5. Rnd 4: *k1, kfb; repeat around. 24 sts.
6. Rnd 5: k all sts.
7. Rnd 6: *k2, kfb; repeat around. 32 sts.
8. Rnd 7: k all sts.
9. Rnd 8: *k3, kfb; repeat around. 40 sts.
10. Rnd 9: k all sts.
11. Rnd 10: *k4, kfb; repeat around. 48 sts.
12. Rnds 11-24: k all sts.
13. Rnd 25: *k4, k2tog; repeat around. 40 sts.
14. Rnd 26: k all sts.
15. Rnd 27: *k3, k2tog; repeat around. 32 sts.
16. Rnd 28: k all sts.
17. Rnd 29: *k2, k2tog; repeat around. 24 sts.
18. Stuff the body medium-firmly, making the lower belly round and the shoulder area slightly narrower.
19. Rnd 30: *k1, k2tog; repeat around. 16 sts.
20. Rnd 31: k2tog around. 8 sts.
21. Break yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull closed, and weave in.

Arms

The arms are white, simple, softly tapered tubes. They peek out from the cardigan sleeves, so the upper section can be hidden under the sleeve seam. Make two identical arms.

1. With white yarn, CO 12 sts. Join to work in the round.
2. Rnds 1-4: k all sts.
3. Rnd 5: *k2, kfb; repeat around. 16 sts.
4. Rnds 6-19: k all sts.
5. Rnd 20: *k2, k2tog; repeat around. 12 sts.
6. Stuff lightly, keeping the arm soft and slightly flattened.
7. Rnd 21: k2tog around. 6 sts.
8. Break yarn, thread through remaining sts, and pull closed.
9. Flatten the cast-on edge and sew it closed.
10. Repeat for the second arm.

Attach Arms

1. Place arms on the body between Rnds 10 and 13 of the body.
2. Angle each arm downward at about 35 degrees.
3. Sew the upper 0.75 inch / 2 cm of each arm firmly to the body.
4. Do not sew the lower arm to the body; it should rest naturally over the cardigan sides.

Legs and Socks

The legs are short and chunky. A white sock section appears above each brown shoe, with a little gray-striped area visible at the top near the shorts. Work two legs.

Make 2 Legs

1. With white yarn, CO 14 sts. Join to work in the round.
2. Rnds 1-5: k all sts.
3. Change to light gray yarn.
4. Rnds 6-9: k all sts.
5. Change back to white yarn.
6. Rnds 10-13: k all sts.
7. Rnd 14: *k5, k2tog; repeat around. 12 sts.
8. Stuff lightly.
9. Rnd 15: k2tog around. 6 sts.
10. Break yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull closed, and weave in.

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Attach Legs

1. Place the legs on the lower front of the body between Rnds 23 and 27.
2. Angle them forward so the shoes will point slightly outward.
3. Leave about 5 sts of space between the inner thighs.
4. Sew securely around the upper edge of each leg.

Brown Garden Shoes

The shoes are tan brown and rounded like small Mary Jane garden shoes. Each shoe has a white top opening and a light brown strap embroidered across the foot. A tiny white flower sits near the outer ankle.

Make 2 Shoes

1. With tan brown yarn, CO 8 sts. Join to work in the round.
2. Rnd 1: k all sts.
3. Rnd 2: kfb around. 16 sts.
4. Rnd 3: k all sts.
5. Rnd 4: *k1, kfb; repeat around. 24 sts.
6. Rnds 5-8: k all sts.
7. Rnd 9: k6, k2tog 6 times, k6. 18 sts.
8. Rnd 10: k4, k2tog 5 times, k4. 13 sts.
9. Rnds 11-12: k all sts.
10. BO loosely, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Shoe Finishing

1. Stuff the toe lightly so the shoe front is rounded.
2. Slide the shoe over the bottom of the leg.
3. Sew the upper edge of the shoe to the white sock section.
4. Using white yarn, embroider a small oval opening on top of the shoe, 5 sts wide and 3 rows tall.
5. Using tan or caramel yarn, embroider one strap diagonally across the white opening.
6. For the left shoe, slant the strap from upper right to lower left.
7. For the right shoe, slant the strap from upper left to lower right.

Tiny Shoe Flowers

1. With white yarn and US 2 needles, CO 5 sts.
2. Row 1: k all sts.
3. BO all sts.
4. Roll the strip into a tiny flower and secure with yellow yarn at the center.
5. Make 2 flowers.
6. Sew one flower to the outer side of each shoe near the ankle strap.

Sage Green Shorts

The shorts sit high under the cardigan and have a smooth stockinette texture. They are worked as a simple garment piece and sewn around the body. The leg openings are wide and softly rounded.

Shorts Waist and Body

1. With sage green yarn and US 3 needles, CO 48 sts. Join to work in the round.
2. Rnds 1-3: *k2, p2; repeat around for ribbing.
3. Rnds 4-12: k all sts.
4. Rnd 13: k24, place marker, k24.
5. Work the first leg opening on the first 24 sts and place the second 24 sts on hold.

First Shorts Leg

1. Rnds 1-5: k all 24 sts of the first leg.
2. Rnd 6: *k4, k2tog; repeat around. 20 sts.
3. Rnds 7-8: k all sts.
4. BO loosely.

Second Shorts Leg

1. Return the held 24 sts to needles.
2. Join sage yarn at the inner crotch.
3. Rnds 1-5: k all sts.
4. Rnd 6: *k4, k2tog; repeat around. 20 sts.
5. Rnds 7-8: k all sts.
6. BO loosely.

Shorts Finishing

1. Sew the small crotch gap closed using mattress stitch.
2. Pull the shorts onto the body before attaching the cardigan permanently.
3. Position the waistband just below the cardigan hem.
4. Sew the back waistband lightly to the body so the shorts do not twist.

Cream Cardigan

The cardigan is the centerpiece of the outfit. It is cream-colored, oversized, slightly boxy, and decorated with embroidered flowers on both front panels. The front edges meet with a vertical button band and four small tan buttons.

Back Panel

1. With ivory cream yarn and US 3 needles, CO 34 sts.
2. Rows 1-4: k all sts for garter stitch hem.
3. Row 5: k all sts.
4. Row 6: p all sts.
5. Rows 7-24: continue in stockinette stitch.
6. Row 25: BO 3 sts, k to end. 31 sts.
7. Row 26: BO 3 sts, p to end. 28 sts.
8. Rows 27-34: continue in stockinette stitch.
9. Rows 35-38: k all sts for garter stitch shoulder edge.
10. BO all sts.

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Left Front Panel

1. With ivory cream yarn, CO 20 sts.
2. Rows 1-4: k all sts.
3. Row 5: k all sts.
4. Row 6: p all sts.
5. Rows 7-22: continue in stockinette stitch.
6. Row 23: BO 3 sts at armhole edge, k to end. 17 sts.
7. Row 24: p all sts.
8. Row 25: k all sts.
9. Row 26: p all sts.
10. Row 27: k to last 2 sts, k2tog. 16 sts.
11. Row 28: p all sts.
12. Row 29: k to last 2 sts, k2tog. 15 sts.
13. Rows 30-34: continue in stockinette stitch.
14. Rows 35-38: k all sts.
15. BO all sts.

Right Front Panel

1. With ivory cream yarn, CO 20 sts.
2. Rows 1-4: k all sts.
3. Row 5: k all sts.
4. Row 6: p all sts.
5. Rows 7-22: continue in stockinette stitch.
6. Row 23: k across, then BO 3 sts at armhole edge on the next row. 17 sts remain.
7. Row 24: p all sts.
8. Row 25: ssk, k to end. 16 sts.
9. Row 26: p all sts.
10. Row 27: ssk, k to end. 15 sts.
11. Rows 28-34: continue in stockinette stitch.
12. Rows 35-38: k all sts.
13. BO all sts.

Cardigan Sleeves

The sleeves are short, wide, and slightly flared. They cover the top of the arms but leave the white paws visible.

1. Make 2 sleeves.
2. With ivory cream yarn, CO 22 sts.
3. Rows 1-4: k all sts for garter stitch cuff.
4. Row 5: k all sts.
5. Row 6: p all sts.
6. Row 7: k1, m1R, k20, m1L, k1. 24 sts.
7. Row 8: p all sts.
8. Rows 9-16: continue in stockinette stitch.
9. Row 17: k1, m1R, k22, m1L, k1. 26 sts.
10. Row 18: p all sts.
11. Rows 19-22: continue in stockinette stitch.
12. BO all sts loosely.

Cardigan Assembly

1. Sew shoulder seams of the front panels to the back panel.
2. Sew each sleeve into an armhole with the center of the sleeve aligned to the shoulder seam.
3. Sew sleeve seams from cuff to underarm.
4. Sew side seams from underarm to hem, leaving the cardigan slightly open at the front.
5. Place the cardigan on the cat body before attaching the head.
6. Overlap the right front edge slightly over the left front edge.
7. Sew the cardigan to the body at the shoulders and underarms only, so the lower hem remains soft.

Button Band and Buttons

1. Using ivory cream yarn, pick up and knit 22 sts along the right front edge.
2. Rows 1-3: k all sts.
3. BO all sts.
4. Repeat along the left front edge.
5. Sew four tiny tan buttons vertically down the front band.
6. Place the first button 0.35 inch / 1 cm below the neckline.
7. Place the remaining buttons evenly, about 0.55 inch / 1.4 cm apart.

Cardigan Floral Embroidery

The cardigan has small meadow flower clusters on both front panels. The flowers are scattered but balanced, with green stems rising upward and small pink, purple, yellow, and blue blossoms. Keep the embroidery delicate so the cardigan remains soft.

Left Front Flower Cluster

1. Using green yarn, embroider 5 stems on the lower left front panel.
2. Make the tallest stem 7 rows high.
3. Make the shortest stem 3 rows high.
4. Add 2 blue lazy-daisy petals near the outer side.
5. Add 1 rose-pink French knot near the center.
6. Add 1 coral-pink flower with 4 tiny straight stitches.
7. Add 2 small green leaves beside the stems.
8. Add 1 yellow center knot inside one flower.

Right Front Flower Cluster

1. Using green yarn, embroider 6 stems on the lower right front panel.
2. Arrange the stems in a gentle fan shape.
3. Add 1 purple flower with 5 tiny straight stitches.
4. Add 1 yellow flower with 5 straight stitches around a pink center.
5. Add 1 rose-pink bud using a single French knot.
6. Add 1 blue stitch flower with 3 petals.
7. Add 3 small green leaves between stems.

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Head Flowers

The cat has tiny flowers placed near the folded ears. One side shows a pink flower and a pale yellow flower, and the other side shows a soft pink blossom with a small green leaf.

Tiny Knitted Flower

1. With flower color yarn and US 2 needles, CO 15 sts.
2. Row 1: *k1, yo; repeat to last st, k1.
3. Row 2: BO all sts loosely.
4. Twist the ruffled strip into a tiny spiral flower.
5. Sew through the base several times to secure.

Make the Flower Set

• Make 1 small rose-pink flower.
• Make 1 pale yellow flower.
• Make 1 light pink flower.
• Make 3 small green leaves using the leaf pattern below.

Small Leaf

1. With green yarn, CO 3 sts.
2. Row 1: k all sts.
3. Row 2: p all sts.
4. Row 3: k1, m1R, k1, m1L, k1. 5 sts.
5. Row 4: p all sts.
6. Row 5: ssk, k1, k2tog. 3 sts.
7. Row 6: p3tog. 1 st.
8. Break yarn and pull through.

Attach Head Flowers

1. Sew the rose-pink and pale yellow flowers near the viewer-left ear.
2. Angle them slightly forward, sitting against the folded ear.
3. Sew the light pink flower near the viewer-right ear.
4. Add one green leaf beneath each flower so the colors frame the head softly.

Tail

The tail is thick, rounded, and visible beside the blue bag. It is gray with a softly striped texture. The tail lies to the side rather than standing upright.

1. With gray yarn, CO 12 sts. Join to work in the round.
2. Rnds 1-4: k all sts.
3. Rnd 5: *k2, kfb; repeat around. 16 sts.
4. Rnds 6-22: k all sts.
5. For a subtle stripe, work Rnds 8, 12, 16, and 20 in a slightly lighter gray.
6. Rnd 23: *k2, k2tog; repeat around. 12 sts.
7. Stuff lightly so the tail stays flexible.
8. Rnd 24: k2tog around. 6 sts.
9. Break yarn, thread through remaining sts, and pull closed.

Attach Tail

1. Place the tail on the lower back-left side of the body.
2. Angle it downward and outward so it rests beside the bag.
3. Sew the base firmly with several rounds of stitching.
4. Curve the tail gently by tacking it to the cardigan side with one hidden stitch.

Blue Floral Crossbody Bag

The bag is round, light blue, and worn across the body from the right shoulder to the left hip. It has a pink border and embroidered flowers on the front. The strap is a simple knitted cord.

Round Bag Front

1. With blue yarn and US 2 needles, CO 8 sts. Join to work in the round.
2. Rnd 1: k all sts.
3. Rnd 2: kfb around. 16 sts.
4. Rnd 3: *k1, kfb; repeat around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 4: *k2, kfb; repeat around. 32 sts.
6. Rnds 5-7: k all sts.
7. BO loosely.

Round Bag Back

1. Repeat the bag front without embroidery.
2. Place front and back together with wrong sides facing.
3. Sew around the edge, leaving the top 0.5 inch / 1.25 cm slightly open.
4. Add a very small amount of stuffing to make the bag rounded but flat.

Pink Bag Trim

1. With pink yarn, embroider a V-shaped flap line on the bag front.
2. Start near the upper left edge, dip to the center lower front, and rise to the upper right edge.
3. Use chain stitch or short straight stitches to create a raised pink trim.
4. Add a small pink knot at the center point of the flap.

Bag Flower Embroidery

1. Using green yarn, embroider 3 short stems on the lower front of the bag.
2. Add 1 rose flower with 5 tiny straight stitches.
3. Add 1 pale pink flower with 4 tiny stitches.
4. Add 1 purple flower with a French knot center.
5. Add 2 small green leaves.

Bag Strap

1. With blue yarn, CO 3 sts.
2. Work an i-cord for 13 inches / 33 cm: k3, slide sts to the other end of the needle, repeat.
3. BO all sts and weave in ends.
4. Sew one end of the strap to each side of the bag.
5. Place the strap across the cat from viewer-right shoulder to viewer-left hip.
6. Tack the strap at the shoulder and side seam so it stays in the same position as the image.

Straw Garden Hat

The small beige hat sits beside the cat in the image. It is a separate prop, knitted flat and shaped into a round straw-style hat with a soft bow underneath.

Hat Crown

1. With beige yarn and US 3 needles, CO 8 sts. Join to work in the round.
2. Rnd 1: k all sts.
3. Rnd 2: kfb around. 16 sts.
4. Rnd 3: *k1, kfb; repeat around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 4: *k2, kfb; repeat around. 32 sts.
6. Rnd 5: *k3, kfb; repeat around. 40 sts.
7. Rnds 6-11: k all sts.
8. Rnd 12: *k3, k2tog; repeat around. 32 sts.
9. Stuff very lightly.
10. BO all sts.

Hat Brim

1. With beige yarn, CO 48 sts. Join to work in the round.
2. Rnds 1-4: k all sts.
3. Rnd 5: *k6, k2tog; repeat around. 42 sts.
4. Rnd 6: k all sts.
5. BO loosely.
6. Sew the crown centered on top of the brim.

Hat Bow

1. With beige yarn, CO 10 sts.
2. Rows 1-6: k all sts.
3. BO all sts.
4. Wrap yarn tightly around the center to form a bow.
5. Sew the bow to the lower front of the hat brim.

Small Pumpkins

The image shows two small orange pumpkins near the cat. Make one lighter orange pumpkin and one deeper orange pumpkin. Each pumpkin is round with vertical grooves and a tiny green stem.

Pumpkin Body

1. With orange yarn, CO 8 sts. Join to work in the round.
2. Rnd 1: k all sts.
3. Rnd 2: kfb around. 16 sts.
4. Rnd 3: *k1, kfb; repeat around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 4: *k2, kfb; repeat around. 32 sts.
6. Rnds 5-10: k all sts.
7. Rnd 11: *k2, k2tog; repeat around. 24 sts.
8. Rnd 12: *k1, k2tog; repeat around. 16 sts.
9. Stuff firmly.
10. Rnd 13: k2tog around. 8 sts.
11. Break yarn, thread through remaining sts, and pull closed.

Pumpkin Grooves

1. Thread a long strand of matching orange yarn onto a tapestry needle.
2. Insert the needle from the bottom center to the top center.
3. Wrap yarn around the outside and return to the bottom center.
4. Pull gently to create one groove.
5. Repeat until you have 6 evenly spaced grooves.

Pumpkin Stem

1. With green yarn, CO 4 sts.
2. Rows 1-4: work in i-cord.
3. BO and sew to the top center of the pumpkin.
4. Make a second pumpkin in deeper orange using the same instructions.

Tiny Watering Can

The watering can is a small pale prop placed beside the cat. It has a rounded body, a loop handle, and a narrow spout. Keep it lightly stuffed and simple.

Watering Can Body

1. With pale gray or pale lilac yarn, CO 10 sts. Join to work in the round.
2. Rnd 1: k all sts.
3. Rnd 2: kfb around. 20 sts.
4. Rnds 3-8: k all sts.
5. Rnd 9: *k2, k2tog; repeat around. 15 sts.
6. Stuff lightly.
7. Rnd 10: *k1, k2tog; repeat around. 10 sts.
8. Break yarn, thread through remaining sts, and pull closed.

Watering Can Spout

1. With the same yarn, CO 5 sts.
2. Work an i-cord for 1.25 inches / 3 cm.
3. BO all sts.
4. Sew one end to the side of the can body.
5. Angle the spout upward slightly.
6. Add a tiny rounded knob at the end with 3 wrapped stitches.

Watering Can Handle

1. With the same yarn, CO 3 sts.
2. Work an i-cord for 2 inches / 5 cm.
3. BO all sts.
4. Curve the cord into a handle and sew both ends to the opposite side of the can.

Joining Head to Body

The head should sit directly on the cardigan neckline, with no long neck visible. The face should look forward and slightly upward. Take time with this join because it controls the final expression and posture.

1. Place the cardigan and shorts on the body first.
2. Set the head on top of the body with the white face stripe centered over the cardigan opening.
3. Pin the head in place if needed.
4. Check that the arms hang evenly and the legs point forward.
5. Using strong white or gray yarn, sew around the neck join twice.
6. Insert the needle through the body shoulder area and lower head edge for a secure connection.
7. Add a little stuffing into the neck gap before fully closing the seam.
8. Shape the head so it remains wide and round, not tilted too far back.

Facial Eye Detailing

The eyes in the image are bright blue, glossy, and wide apart. If you use plain safety eyes, add blue embroidery around each eye to match the look.

1. Place each eye between Rnds 22 and 23 of the head.
2. Keep 12 sts between the inner edges of the eyes.
3. Using blue yarn, embroider a neat ring around each eye.
4. Make the ring 1 stitch thick and keep it close to the eye edge.
5. Using black yarn, add one tiny upper lash stitch at the outer top edge of each eye.
6. Using white yarn, add one tiny highlight stitch near the upper outer corner if desired.

Optional Face Shaping

For a sweeter face, lightly sculpt the eyes after the head is stuffed. This makes the cheeks appear fuller and helps the Scottish Fold face look soft and rounded.

1. Thread a long strand of gray yarn through a tapestry needle.
2. Insert from the bottom of the head and come out beside the first eye.
3. Take a tiny stitch beside the eye and return to the bottom of the head.
4. Pull gently, just enough to sink the eye slightly.
5. Repeat for the second eye.
6. Tie securely at the bottom and hide the knot inside the neck seam.

Cardigan Fit Adjustments

The cardigan should look roomy, not tight. The hem should cover the top of the shorts and flare slightly outward at the sides. The sleeves should cover the shoulder join and stop above the rounded paws.

• If the cardigan is too tight, block it gently over the body before sewing the final side seams.
• If the cardigan is too long, fold the hem up one row inside and tack it invisibly.
• If the front panels overlap too much, sew the button band closer to the edge.
• If the sleeves twist, tack them to the arms with one hidden stitch under each sleeve.

Embroidery Placement Guide

The embroidered details should feel like a tiny garden scattered across the outfit. Avoid making the flowers too large. The cardigan flowers should stay on the lower front panels, while the bag flowers should sit inside the round blue front.

• Cardigan left panel: place flowers between Rows 7 and 17 from the hem.
• Cardigan right panel: place flowers between Rows 6 and 18 from the hem.
• Bag front: keep flowers below the pink flap line.
• Head flowers: sew close to the folded ears, not on the center forehead.
• Shoe flowers: place one on the outside edge of each shoe.

Blocking

Blocking should be gentle because this is a stuffed toy. Do not soak the finished cat. Instead, lightly steam the cardigan and shorts before final assembly, keeping the iron or steamer away from safety eyes and plastic pieces.

1. Lay the cardigan flat before attaching it to the body.
2. Pin the front panels so the lower corners are even.
3. Steam lightly from above without pressing the fabric flat.
4. Let the pieces dry completely.
5. Shape the hat brim while slightly damp so it stays round.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

1. Confirm that the shorts are sewn securely around the waist and that both legs point forward.
2. Place the cardigan over the body and sew lightly at shoulders, sides, and neckline.
3. Attach the head centered above the cardigan opening.
4. Sew the arms so they rest over the cardigan sides.
5. Sew the shoes to the lower legs and add white flower details.
6. Attach the tail to the back-left side, curving it outward.
7. Place the blue bag strap across the body and tack it invisibly at the shoulder.
8. Sew head flowers beside the folded ears.
9. Check the muzzle, nose, and mouth. Add tiny stitches if the expression needs more definition.
10. Place the pumpkins, straw hat, and watering can beside the cat as separate display props.

Care Notes

• Spot clean only with a damp cloth and mild soap.
• Do not machine wash if safety eyes, buttons, or embroidered accessories are attached.
• Let the toy air dry fully before storing.
• Keep away from strong heat, direct ironing, and rough handling.
• If made for a young child, replace safety eyes and buttons with embroidery for safer use.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The head is larger than the body and softly rounded.
• The folded ears sit low and close to the head.
• The white face stripe is centered between the blue eyes.
• The muzzle pads are even and softly raised.
• The cardigan has four small buttons down the front.
• The floral embroidery appears on both cardigan panels.
• The green shorts show clearly below the cardigan hem.
• The brown shoes have white openings, straps, and tiny flowers.
• The blue floral bag crosses from shoulder to hip.
• The tail rests to the side near the bag.
• The pumpkins, hat, and watering can are small separate garden props.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

To preserve the rounded shape, store the cat upright or lying flat in a breathable cotton bag. Avoid compressing the head, ears, and bag for long periods because the stuffing may shift and flatten the facial shape.

For dust removal, use a soft dry brush and move gently in the direction of the knitted stitches. For small stains, dab with cool water and mild soap. Do not rub the embroidery, buttons, eyes, or flower decorations.

If the cardigan or shorts become wrinkled, use light steam from a distance and reshape with your fingers. Keep steam away from safety eyes and avoid soaking the toy. Allow all pieces to dry fully before displaying again.

Check the flowers, bag strap, buttons, and shoe decorations occasionally. If any small part loosens, sew it back immediately with matching yarn. This keeps the Garden Stroll Scottish Fold Cat neat, secure, and ready for display.