Knitting Tutorial: Tweety Bird in Garden Outfit – Free Knitting Pattern

This cheerful garden bird doll is knitted as a soft yellow character with an oversized round head, sweet embroidered eyes, orange beak, slim wings, orange legs, brown sandals, and a green garden romper with beige floral shorts. The outfit includes tiny shoulder buttons, embroidered flowers, bees, a crossbody garden bag with a watering-can motif, a strawberry charm, plus matching garden props: a green flower hat, a small watering can, and a little potted sprout.

 

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Finished Size and Construction Notes

This pattern is written to create a plush garden bird doll with the same rounded proportions shown in the image. The finished toy measures about 13 inches tall from the bottom of the sandals to the top of the head flowers, when worked at the listed gauge.

The doll is knitted mostly in the round. The body, head, wings, legs, sandals, romper, small bag, hat, and garden props are made as separate pieces, then assembled carefully. The head is large and heart-rounded, the body is smaller, and the feet are broad so the doll sits nicely on a shelf or table.

• Skill level: Advanced beginner to intermediate.
• Knitting style: Small toy knitting in the round with shaping.
• Finished height: About 13 inches tall.
• Main texture: Stockinette stitch with firm stuffing.
• Needle size: US 2 / 2.75 mm double-pointed needles or circular needles for magic loop.
• Gauge: 7 stitches and 10 rounds = 1 inch in stockinette, measured firmly.

Materials

• Yarn A: Soft yellow DK yarn for head, body, wings, and arms, about 110 yards.
• Yarn B: Orange DK yarn for beak, legs, and toes, about 35 yards.
• Yarn C: Light green DK yarn for romper top, bag, and hat, about 60 yards.
• Yarn D: Straw beige DK yarn for romper shorts and sandal soles, about 45 yards.
• Yarn E: Brown DK yarn for sandal straps and hat trim, about 25 yards.
• Yarn F: White DK or sport yarn for eye whites, flowers, bee wings, and watering can details.
• Yarn G: Black DK or embroidery floss for pupils, lashes, brows, bee stripes, and antennae.
• Yarn H: Aqua blue, teal, lavender, pink, yellow, dark green, red, and small scraps for eye shading, flowers, leaves, bees, strawberry, and embroidery.
• Needles: US 2 / 2.75 mm double-pointed needles or magic-loop circular needle.
• Extras: Toy stuffing, tapestry needle, stitch markers, removable markers, two 7 mm tan buttons, black embroidery floss, white embroidery floss, and optional safety eyes only if the doll is not for a child under 3.

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.
• kfb: Knit into the front and back of the same stitch to increase 1 stitch.
• k2tog: Knit 2 stitches together to decrease 1 stitch.
• ssk: Slip 1 knitwise, slip 1 knitwise, knit slipped stitches together through back loops.
• M1L: Make 1 left increase.
• M1R: Make 1 right increase.
• sl1: Slip 1 stitch.
• yo: Yarn over.
• rep: Repeat.

Important Gauge and Stuffing Notes

The fabric must be firm enough that stuffing does not show through. If your stitches look loose, go down one needle size. If the doll becomes too small and stiff, stay with the listed needle size but stuff slowly and evenly.

For the pictured rounded shape, do not overstuff the neck or lower body. The head should be full and smooth, while the body should remain slightly smaller and softer. The feet and sandals should be packed firmly so the doll sits flat.

Main Head

The head is the largest part of the doll. It has a soft heart-like curve, wide cheeks, and a lightly narrowed lower face. Work in yellow yarn. Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round.

1. With Yarn A, CO 8 sts. Divide evenly over needles and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: k all sts. 8 sts.
3. Rnd 2: kfb in each st around. 16 sts.
4. Rnd 3: k all sts.
5. Rnd 4: rep k1, kfb around. 24 sts.
6. Rnd 5: k all sts.
7. Rnd 6: rep k2, kfb around. 32 sts.
8. Rnd 7: k all sts.
9. Rnd 8: rep k3, kfb around. 40 sts.
10. Rnd 9: k all sts.
11. Rnd 10: rep k4, kfb around. 48 sts.
12. Rnd 11: k all sts.
13. Rnd 12: rep k5, kfb around. 56 sts.
14. Rnd 13: k all sts.
15. Rnd 14: rep k6, kfb around. 64 sts.
16. Rnd 15: k all sts.
17. Rnd 16: rep k7, kfb around. 72 sts.
18. Rnd 17: k all sts.
19. Rnd 18: rep k8, kfb around. 80 sts.
20. Rnds 19-34: k all sts for 16 rnds. Keep the fabric smooth and even.
21. Rnd 35: k18, kfb, k2, kfb, k36, kfb, k2, kfb, k18. 84 sts. These increases build the cheek width.
22. Rnds 36-40: k all sts for 5 rnds.
23. Rnd 41: k20, k2tog, k2tog, k36, ssk, ssk, k20. 80 sts.
24. Rnd 42: k all sts.
25. Rnd 43: rep k8, k2tog around. 72 sts.
26. Rnd 44: k all sts.
27. Rnd 45: rep k7, k2tog around. 64 sts.
28. Rnd 46: k all sts.
29. Rnd 47: rep k6, k2tog around. 56 sts.
30. Rnd 48: k all sts.
31. Rnd 49: rep k5, k2tog around. 48 sts.
32. Rnd 50: k all sts.
33. Rnd 51: rep k4, k2tog around. 40 sts.
34. Rnd 52: k all sts.
35. Rnd 53: rep k3, k2tog around. 32 sts.
36. Rnd 54: k all sts.
37. Rnd 55: rep k2, k2tog around. 24 sts.

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Begin stuffing the head. Push stuffing into the crown first, then fill the cheeks. Shape the head with your hands so the top is rounded and the lower face gently narrows.

1. Rnd 56: rep k1, k2tog around. 16 sts.
2. Rnd 57: k2tog around. 8 sts.
3. Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread through remaining sts, pull closed, and secure.

Head Shaping for Cheeks and Face

The pictured face has soft cheek fullness and a small indentation around the beak. This shaping is made with thread after stuffing, not by adding extra pieces.

1. Thread a long strand of yellow yarn onto a tapestry needle.
2. Insert needle at the lower back of the head and exit at the center front, about 8 rounds above the bottom closing point.
3. Move 3 sts to the left, insert needle, and exit at the back again.
4. Pull gently to make a shallow cheek curve. Do not make a deep dimple.
5. Repeat on the right side, matching the same height and tension.
6. Secure the yarn at the back of the head and bury the tail.

Body Base

The body is smaller than the head and shaped like a soft pear under the garden romper. The yellow upper chest peeks out at the shoulders and sides.

1. With Yarn A, CO 12 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: k all sts. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 2: kfb in each st around. 24 sts.
4. Rnd 3: k all sts.
5. Rnd 4: rep k2, kfb around. 32 sts.
6. Rnd 5: k all sts.
7. Rnd 6: rep k3, kfb around. 40 sts.
8. Rnd 7: k all sts.
9. Rnd 8: rep k4, kfb around. 48 sts.
10. Rnds 9-18: k all sts for 10 rnds.
11. Rnd 19: rep k10, k2tog around. 44 sts.
12. Rnds 20-25: k all sts for 6 rnds.
13. Rnd 26: rep k9, k2tog around. 40 sts.
14. Rnds 27-31: k all sts for 5 rnds.
15. Rnd 32: rep k8, k2tog around. 36 sts.
16. Rnd 33: k all sts.
17. Rnd 34: rep k4, k2tog around. 30 sts.
18. Rnd 35: k all sts.
19. Rnd 36: rep k3, k2tog around. 24 sts.

Stuff the body firmly at the bottom and softly near the neck. Leave the top slightly flexible so the large head can sit close to the body.

1. Rnd 37: rep k2, k2tog around. 18 sts.
2. Rnd 38: k all sts.
3. BO all sts, leaving a long sewing tail.

Neck Connector

This small knitted collar supports the large head and keeps the face upright. It is hidden between the head and romper top.

1. With Yarn A, CO 18 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-5: k all sts.
3. Rnd 6: k2tog around. 9 sts.
4. Cut yarn, thread through sts, pull closed, and stuff very lightly.
5. Sew the wide edge of the neck connector to the top of the body.

Yellow Wings

The wings are long, slim, and rounded at the tips. They hang down beside the romper and curve slightly inward.

Make 2

1. With Yarn A, CO 8 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: k all sts. 8 sts.
3. Rnd 2: rep k1, kfb around. 12 sts.
4. Rnd 3: k all sts.
5. Rnd 4: rep k2, kfb around. 16 sts.
6. Rnds 5-9: k all sts for 5 rnds.
7. Rnd 10: k1, ssk, k10, k2tog, k1. 14 sts.
8. Rnds 11-15: k all sts for 5 rnds.
9. Rnd 16: k1, ssk, k8, k2tog, k1. 12 sts.
10. Rnds 17-21: k all sts for 5 rnds.
11. Rnd 22: k1, ssk, k6, k2tog, k1. 10 sts.
12. Rnds 23-25: k all sts for 3 rnds.
13. Flatten the top edge. BO through both layers or graft closed.

Stuff only the lower rounded tip of each wing. Leave the upper section flat so it rests neatly against the sides of the body.

Orange Legs

The legs are narrow orange tubes under the romper. They should look straight and bright, with a ribbed knitted texture like the image.

Make 2

1. With Yarn B, CO 16 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-20: rep k2, p2 around.
3. Rnd 21: k all sts.
4. Rnd 22: rep k6, k2tog around. 14 sts.
5. Rnd 23: k all sts.
6. BO all sts, leaving a long tail for sewing.

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Stuff each leg firmly but do not stretch it. Sew the top of each leg to the lower body, placing them about 8 sts apart at the center front so the romper shorts sit between them.

Orange Feet and Toes

The feet are wide and rounded, with two raised front toes visible inside the sandal. Each foot is made as one oval base plus two toe bumps.

Foot Base, Make 2

1. With Yarn B, CO 8 sts.
2. Row 1: k all sts.
3. Row 2: kfb, k6, kfb. 10 sts.
4. Row 3: k all sts.
5. Row 4: kfb, k8, kfb. 12 sts.
6. Rows 5-13: work in stockinette, knitting RS rows and purling WS rows.
7. Row 14: k2tog, k8, ssk. 10 sts.
8. Row 15: p all sts.
9. Row 16: k2tog, k6, ssk. 8 sts.
10. BO all sts.

Toe Bumps, Make 4

1. With Yarn B, CO 8 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: k all sts.
3. Rnd 2: rep k1, kfb around. 12 sts.
4. Rnds 3-5: k all sts.
5. Rnd 6: k2tog around. 6 sts.
6. Cut yarn, pull through sts, stuff lightly, and close.

Sew two toe bumps to the front of each foot base. Place them side by side with a shallow groove between them. Sew each finished foot to the bottom of an orange leg.

Brown Garden Sandals

The sandals have beige soles, brown outer edging, and two brown straps across the top. Add one small pale flower button detail to the outer side of each sandal.

Sandal Soles, Make 2

1. With Yarn D, CO 10 sts.
2. Row 1: k all sts.
3. Row 2: kfb, k8, kfb. 12 sts.
4. Row 3: k all sts.
5. Row 4: kfb, k10, kfb. 14 sts.
6. Rows 5-16: stockinette stitch.
7. Row 17: k2tog, k10, ssk. 12 sts.
8. Row 18: p all sts.
9. Row 19: k2tog, k8, ssk. 10 sts.
10. BO all sts.

Brown Sole Edging, Make 2

1. With Yarn E, CO 42 sts.
2. Row 1: k all sts.
3. Row 2: p all sts.
4. BO all sts, leaving a long tail.
5. Sew the strip around the outer edge of one beige sole.

Sandal Straps, Make 4

1. With Yarn E, CO 16 sts.
2. Rows 1-3: k all sts.
3. BO all sts.

Sew two straps across each foot. Place the first strap across the toe bumps and the second strap across the upper foot. Sew the sandal sole under the orange foot. Add a tiny flower by stitching 5 yellow straight stitches around one white center on the outer side.

Green Romper Top

The romper top is light green with a straight bib, shoulder straps, and two tan buttons. It sits over the yellow body, with the yellow wings attached outside it.

1. With Yarn C, CO 48 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-2: p all sts to make a small lower ridge.
3. Rnds 3-16: k all sts.
4. Rnd 17: k12, BO 24 sts, k12. You now have front and back sections separated.
5. Place the first 12 sts on a holder for the back. Work the next 12 sts flat for the front bib.

Front Bib

1. Row 1: k all 12 sts.
2. Row 2: p all sts.
3. Row 3: k1, ssk, k6, k2tog, k1. 10 sts.
4. Row 4: p all sts.
5. Row 5: k1, ssk, k4, k2tog, k1. 8 sts.
6. Rows 6-10: work stockinette stitch on 8 sts.
7. Row 11: k all sts.
8. Row 12: p all sts.
9. BO all sts.

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Back Bib

1. Return held 12 back sts to needles.
2. Row 1: k all 12 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. Rows 6-8: stockinette stitch.
8. BO all sts.

Shoulder Straps

1. With Yarn C, CO 5 sts.
2. Rows 1-22: k all sts.
3. BO all sts.
4. Make a second strap the same way.
5. Sew one end of each strap to the back bib.
6. Cross the straps slightly toward the front, then sew each front end behind a tan button.

Sew the romper top around the body with the front bib centered under the beak. Attach the tan buttons at the top corners of the front bib. The straps should angle gently over the shoulders, just like the image.

Beige Floral Romper Shorts

The lower outfit is beige and decorated with garden embroidery. It should look like soft shorts under the green bib, with separate leg openings around the orange legs.

1. With Yarn D, CO 52 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-3: rep k2, p2 around.
3. Rnds 4-11: k all sts.
4. Rnd 12: k26, place next 26 sts on a holder.
5. Work first leg opening on 26 sts.
6. Leg Rnd 1: join to work in the round and k all 26 sts.
7. Leg Rnd 2: rep k2, p2 to last 2 sts, k2.
8. Leg Rnd 3: BO loosely in rib.
9. Return held 26 sts to needles and repeat for second leg opening.

Slip the shorts over the lower body before attaching the legs permanently, or sew them around the body after assembly using an invisible seam. The top of the beige shorts should tuck under the green romper top.

Garden Embroidery on Shorts

The image shows tall stems, green leaves, yellow flowers, pink blossoms, lavender buds, and small white dots scattered across the beige shorts. Use embroidery after the shorts are sewn in place.

• Stems: Use dark green yarn. Stitch vertical stems from the lower hem upward, each about 5 to 8 rounds tall.
• Leaves: Add two small diagonal stitches on each stem using medium green yarn.
• Yellow flowers: Make 6 petals with straight stitches around a white or brown center.
• Pink flowers: Make 5 petals with pink yarn and a tiny orange center.
• Lavender buds: Use small French-knot-style wraps or short straight stitches clustered along a stem.
• White flowers: Add small white petal stitches near the green romper edge.

Large Oval Eyes

The eyes are oversized and placed high on the face. Each eye has a white oval base, blue-green shaded iris, black oval pupil, and white shine dot. The soft embroidered lashes frame the eyes.

White Eye Ovals, Make 2

1. With Yarn F, CO 8 sts.
2. Row 1: k all sts.
3. Row 2: p all sts.
4. Row 3: kfb, k6, kfb. 10 sts.
5. Row 4: p all sts.
6. Row 5: kfb, k8, kfb. 12 sts.
7. Rows 6-12: work stockinette stitch.
8. Row 13: k2tog, k8, ssk. 10 sts.
9. Row 14: p all sts.
10. Row 15: k2tog, k6, ssk. 8 sts.
11. BO all sts.

Blue-Green Iris Ovals, Make 2

1. With aqua yarn, CO 6 sts.
2. Row 1: k all sts.
3. Row 2: p all sts.
4. Row 3: kfb, k4, kfb. 8 sts.
5. Rows 4-8: stockinette stitch.
6. Row 9: k2tog, k4, ssk. 6 sts.
7. BO all sts.
8. Use teal yarn to embroider a crescent along the inner side of each iris.
9. Use lavender yarn to add a soft shadow along the upper outer edge.

Black Pupils, Make 2

1. With black yarn, CO 5 sts.
2. Rows 1-7: stockinette stitch.
3. BO all sts.
4. Round the pupil by weaving the yarn tail around the edge and pulling slightly.

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Sew each iris onto a white eye oval. Sew each black pupil onto an iris. Add one small white shine stitch at the upper left of each pupil.

Eye Placement

Pin the eyes before sewing. Place them on the front of the head with about 7 knitted stitches between the inner edges. The bottom of each eye should sit just above the beak line, and the top should angle slightly outward for a sweet expression.

1. Place the left eye between rounds 30 and 43 of the head.
2. Place the right eye at the same height, matching the angle.
3. Sew around each white oval with small whip stitches using white yarn.
4. Sew through the iris and pupil lightly so the eye remains smooth, not puckered.

Eyelashes and Brows

The pictured bird has long black lashes and curved brows. Use black embroidery floss or thin black yarn for clean lines.

• Upper eyelid curve: Stitch one curved line above each eye, following the top oval edge.
• Outer lashes: Make 4 long straight stitches fanning outward from the outer side of each eye.
• Lower lash: Add 1 short stitch at the lower outside corner of each eye.
• Brows: Stitch one soft curved brow above each eye, about 5 rounds higher than the eyelid curve.

Orange Beak

The beak is small, rounded, and centered between the eyes. It has an upper and lower bump with a shallow horizontal line.

Upper Beak

1. With Yarn B, CO 8 sts.
2. Row 1: k all sts.
3. Row 2: p all sts.
4. Row 3: kfb, k6, kfb. 10 sts.
5. Row 4: p all sts.
6. Row 5: k2tog, k6, ssk. 8 sts.
7. Row 6: p all sts.
8. BO all sts, leaving a long sewing tail.

Lower Beak

1. With Yarn B, CO 6 sts.
2. Row 1: k all sts.
3. Row 2: p all sts.
4. Row 3: kfb, k4, kfb. 8 sts.
5. Row 4: p all sts.
6. Row 5: k2tog, k4, ssk. 6 sts.
7. BO all sts.

Sew the upper beak to the face between the eyes, centered about 3 rounds below the eye bottoms. Lightly stuff the upper beak before closing. Sew the lower beak directly under it. Use orange yarn to embroider one horizontal line across the join.

Top Head Flowers

The crown has small flowers and black antenna-like sprigs. The flowers sit slightly left of center, with white and pink blossoms clearly visible.

Small Knitted Flower, Make 4

1. With flower color, CO 5 sts.
2. Row 1: kfb in each st. 10 sts.
3. Row 2: BO all sts loosely.
4. Coil the strip into a tiny flower and sew the base closed.
5. Add a yellow or white center with one small stitch.

• Make 1 white flower with yellow center.
• Make 1 pink flower with yellow center.
• Make 1 mint flower with yellow center.
• Make 1 lavender flower with yellow center.

Black Head Sprigs, Make 2

1. With black yarn, CO 4 sts.
2. Rows 1-8: knit every row to make a cord-like strip.
3. BO all sts.
4. Roll slightly between your fingers and sew upright at the crown.

Sew the white and pink flowers on the top center of the head. Sew the black sprigs behind them. Add the mint and lavender flowers on the left side of the head, about 10 rounds down from the crown.

Small Bee on Head

A tiny bee rests near the upper right side of the head. Make it small so it looks like a decorative garden accent.

1. With yellow yarn, CO 6 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: k all sts.
3. Rnd 2: kfb in each st around. 12 sts.
4. Rnds 3-5: k all sts.
5. Rnd 6: k2tog around. 6 sts.
6. Cut yarn and close. Stuff with only a pinch of fiberfill.
7. Use black yarn to embroider 2 narrow stripes around the bee body.
8. With white yarn, CO 4 sts, BO all sts. Make 2 wings and sew to the top.
9. Sew the bee to the right side of the head near the brow.

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Green Crossbody Garden Bag

The little bag hangs across the front of the romper. It is light green with a long strap, a watering-can motif, a tiny white flower, and a red strawberry charm on the side.

Bag Body

1. With Yarn C, CO 18 sts.
2. Rows 1-2: k all sts.
3. Rows 3-18: stockinette stitch.
4. Row 19: k all sts.
5. Row 20: p all sts.
6. BO all sts.
7. Fold the piece so the bottom is rounded and the top remains open.
8. Sew both side seams with matching yarn.

Bag Flap

1. With Yarn C, CO 16 sts.
2. Rows 1-4: stockinette stitch.
3. Row 5: k2tog, k12, ssk. 14 sts.
4. Row 6: p all sts.
5. Row 7: k2tog, k10, ssk. 12 sts.
6. BO all sts.
7. Sew the flap to the back top edge of the bag, letting it fold forward.

Bag Strap

1. With Yarn C, CO 4 sts.
2. Rows 1-70: k all sts.
3. BO all sts.
4. Sew one strap end to each side of the bag.

Place the strap over the left shoulder and let the bag rest at the right front hip. Tack the strap to the romper with two tiny stitches so it stays in the pictured diagonal position.

Watering-Can Motif on Bag

• Use white yarn to embroider a small rectangle body, 6 stitches wide and 4 rows tall.
• Add a curved handle on the right side with two backstitches.
• Add a short spout on the left side, angled upward.
• Add a yellow dot at the center of the can body.
• Use green yarn to make two tiny water-sprout stitches near the spout.

Strawberry Charm

1. With red yarn, CO 6 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: k all sts.
3. Rnd 2: kfb in each st around. 12 sts.
4. Rnds 3-5: k all sts.
5. Rnd 6: rep k1, k2tog around. 8 sts.
6. Rnd 7: k2tog around. 4 sts.
7. Close the tip. Add small white seed stitches.
8. Use green yarn to stitch 3 tiny leaves at the top.
9. Sew the strawberry to the right side of the bag.

Bee and Flower Embroidery on Romper Bib

The green bib includes a little bee and tiny blossoms. These small details help the outfit match the garden theme in the image.

• Bee body: Make 4 short yellow horizontal stitches on the upper right bib.
• Bee stripes: Add 2 black vertical wraps over the yellow body.
• Bee wings: Add 2 white straight stitches above the body.
• Small pink flower: Add 5 pink stitches near the right lower side of the bib.
• White flower: Add 5 white stitches near the bag strap, with one yellow center.

Green Garden Hat

The hat sits beside the doll in the image as a matching accessory. It has a rounded green crown, wide brim, brown braided trim, and small flowers on the brim.

Hat Crown

1. With Yarn C, CO 8 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: k all sts.
3. Rnd 2: kfb in each st around. 16 sts.
4. Rnd 3: k all sts.
5. Rnd 4: rep k1, kfb around. 24 sts.
6. Rnd 5: k all sts.
7. Rnd 6: rep k2, kfb around. 32 sts.
8. Rnd 7: k all sts.
9. Rnd 8: rep k3, kfb around. 40 sts.
10. Rnds 9-18: k all sts.
11. Rnd 19: rep k8, k2tog around. 36 sts.
12. Rnd 20: p all sts to form brim fold line.

Hat Brim

1. Rnd 21: rep k2, kfb around. 48 sts.
2. Rnd 22: k all sts.
3. Rnd 23: rep k3, kfb around. 60 sts.
4. Rnd 24: k all sts.
5. Rnd 25: rep k4, kfb around. 72 sts.
6. Rnds 26-28: k all sts.
7. Rnd 29: p all sts.
8. BO loosely.

Hat Trim and Flowers

1. With Yarn E, CO 65 sts.
2. Row 1: k all sts.
3. BO all sts.
4. Sew the brown strip around the base of the crown.
5. Make 3 small flowers using the flower method from the head section.
6. Sew one pink, one yellow, and one lavender flower to the brim.

Tiny Watering Can Prop

The watering can is a small knitted garden prop placed beside the doll. It is worked in pale gray or soft beige, with a handle, spout, and white top ridge.

Can Body

1. With pale gray yarn, CO 20 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-3: p all sts for a lower ridge.
3. Rnds 4-12: k all sts.
4. Rnd 13: rep k3, k2tog around. 16 sts.
5. Rnd 14: k all sts.
6. Rnd 15: k2tog around. 8 sts.
7. Cut yarn, thread through sts, stuff lightly, and close.

Can Top Opening

1. With white yarn, CO 12 sts.
2. Rows 1-2: k all sts.
3. BO all sts.
4. Coil into a small oval and sew to the top of the can.

Handle

1. With pale gray yarn, CO 4 sts.
2. Rows 1-26: k all sts.
3. BO all sts.
4. Curve into a handle and sew both ends to the side of the can.

Spout

1. With pale gray yarn, CO 8 sts.
2. Rows 1-8: stockinette stitch.
3. BO all sts.
4. Roll into a small tube and sew the long edge closed.
5. Sew the spout to the opposite side of the handle, angled upward.

Tiny Potted Sprout

The small plant pot completes the garden scene. It has a terra-cotta knitted pot, dark soil top, and a green sprout with two leaves.

Pot

1. With terra-cotta yarn, CO 18 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-3: rep k1, p1 around.
3. Rnds 4-9: k all sts.
4. Rnd 10: rep k4, k2tog around. 15 sts.
5. Rnd 11: k all sts.
6. Rnd 12: rep k3, k2tog around. 12 sts.
7. BO all sts. Stuff lightly.

Soil Top

1. With dark brown yarn, CO 6 sts.
2. Rnd 1: kfb in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 2: rep k1, kfb around. 18 sts.
4. BO all sts.
5. Sew the soil circle to the top of the pot.

Sprout

1. With green yarn, CO 4 sts.
2. Rows 1-8: k all sts.
3. BO all sts and sew upright in the center of the soil.
4. For each leaf, CO 5 sts, k 1 row, BO all sts.
5. Sew 2 leaves to the top of the sprout.

Optional Small White Flower Decorations

Use these small flowers on the head, bag, romper shorts, hat, or sandals. They add the tiny garden details visible throughout the image.

1. Thread white yarn onto a tapestry needle.
2. Make 5 short straight stitches radiating from one center point.
3. Use yellow yarn to make one small center stitch.
4. Secure tails on the wrong side or bury them inside the stuffed piece.

Assembly Order

Work slowly during assembly. The final look depends on balanced placement, especially because the head is much larger than the body.

1. Sew the neck connector to the body.
2. Sew the head to the neck connector, making sure the face points forward.
3. Sew the green romper top around the body.
4. Sew the beige shorts below the romper top.
5. Attach both legs under the shorts.
6. Sew the orange feet to the legs.
7. Add sandal soles and straps around each foot.
8. Sew the wings to the sides of the upper body, just below the straps.
9. Sew the eyes, beak, lashes, brows, and cheek shaping.
10. Add head flowers, black sprigs, bee, and side flowers.
11. Place the crossbody bag over the shoulder and tack it in place.
12. Add all flower, bee, and garden embroidery to the outfit.
13. Finish the hat, watering can, and potted sprout as separate accessories.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

After the doll is fully assembled, check the face from the front and side. The eyes should be even, the beak should sit centered between them, and the lashes should curve outward without pulling the knitted fabric.

• Use black embroidery floss to refine the brows if one side looks higher than the other.
• Add a tiny white stitch to each pupil for the bright eye highlight.
• Pin the wings before sewing so both tips end at the same body height.
• Make sure the bag hangs diagonally from shoulder to hip, not straight down.
• Use small hidden stitches to secure the sandals so they do not twist.

Care Notes

This knitted toy is best handled gently because it includes embroidery, small flowers, buttons, and tiny accessories. Spot clean with cool water and mild soap. Do not machine wash if safety eyes, buttons, or glued details are used.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The head is round, full, and larger than the body.
• The yellow wings hang neatly at both sides.
• The green romper has two tan buttons and crossed straps.
• The beige shorts include floral garden embroidery.
• The orange feet show two raised toes in each sandal.
• The bag has a white watering-can motif and a red strawberry charm.
• The head includes flowers, black sprigs, lashes, brows, and a small bee.
• The hat, watering can, and potted sprout are finished as matching props.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

To keep the doll bright and smooth, store it away from strong sunlight and moisture. Use a soft brush to remove dust from the embroidered flowers and tiny bees. If the toy becomes flattened, gently reshape it with your hands and let it rest upright.

• Spot clean only with a damp cloth.
• Do not soak the doll because stuffing may shift.
• Dry flat on a towel, away from direct heat.
• Keep small accessories in a soft pouch when not displayed.
• Check buttons and sewn decorations regularly if the doll is handled often.