Knitting Tutorial: Pink Panther in Floral Cardigan – Free Knitting Pattern

This cheerful knitted Pink Panther doll is dressed exactly like a sweet garden companion: a soft pink body, rounded ears, white muzzle, deep rose nose, green eyes, a sage sleeveless dress, a cream floral cardigan, white socks, tan sandals, a crossbody bag, a sunhat, a tiny flowerpot, and a small picnic basket.

 

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Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US English knitting terms. The doll is worked mostly in the round on double-pointed needles or magic loop. The clothing and accessories are made separately, then fitted and sewn onto the finished figure.

The finished doll has a large rounded head, slim seated body, long pink legs, narrow arms, a softly pointed white muzzle, small round ears, a curved tail, and layered handmade accessories. The floral cardigan is kept slightly open in front so the sage dress can show clearly, just like in the reference image.

• Finished height: about 12 inches seated, 15 inches from ears to feet if stretched gently.
• Skill level: advanced beginner to intermediate.
• Main method: small-circumference knitting in the round, simple shaping, seaming, embroidery, and light assembly.
• Gauge: 7 stitches and 10 rounds = 1 inch in stockinette with DK yarn and 2.75 mm needles.
• Stuffing style: firm enough to hold shape, but not so firm that stitches stretch open.

Materials

• DK weight yarn in soft panther pink, about 75 g.
• DK weight yarn in warm white or cream for muzzle, cardigan, socks, and sandal fronts, about 45 g.
• DK weight yarn in sage green for the dress, about 35 g.
• DK weight yarn in tan or straw beige for sandals, bag, hat, and basket, about 40 g.
• Small amounts of deep rose yarn for nose and cheek color.
• Small amounts of black yarn or embroidery floss for brows, mouth, and whiskers.
• Small amounts of green, pink, yellow, blue, and rose embroidery floss for cardigan flowers.
• 2.75 mm double-pointed needles or circular needle for magic loop.
• 2.5 mm needles for tighter accessories.
• Yarn needle, stitch markers, removable markers, fiberfill, scissors, and pins.
• Two 8 mm green safety eyes, or embroidered eyes if preferred.
• Two tiny buttons for sandal straps and one tiny button for the bag flap.

Abbreviations

• CO: cast on.
• BO: bind off.
• K: knit.
• P: purl.
• St or sts: stitch or stitches.
• Rnd: round.
• RS: right side.
• WS: wrong side.
• Kfb: knit into front and back of the same stitch.
• K2tog: knit 2 stitches together.
• SSK: slip, slip, knit.
• M1L: make 1 left.
• M1R: make 1 right.
• St st: stockinette stitch.
• G st: garter stitch, knit every row when worked flat.

Important Construction Notes

The doll is designed with a larger head and a smaller seated body. The head should look slightly oversized and expressive. The torso is narrow under the cardigan and dress, while the legs are long and hang forward from the bench-like seated position.

Work the body pieces tightly. If your stitches look loose after stuffing, switch to smaller needles. The face depends on clean shaping, so place the muzzle carefully before sewing. The cardigan flowers are embroidered after the cardigan is attached, which helps you place the stems naturally down the front panels.

• Use pink yarn for head, ears, arms, legs, tail, and visible body areas.
• Use white yarn for the oval muzzle and lower face patch.
• Use sage yarn for a simple sleeveless dress with a soft skirt flare.
• Use cream yarn for the open cardigan with long sleeves and floral front panels.
• Use tan yarn for sandals, bag, hat, and basket.
• Keep all seams on the back or inner side where possible.

Head

The head is round with a slight forward snout area. Work from the top down in pink yarn. Stuff gradually as you shape. The finished head should be wider than the body and slightly flattened at the front where the muzzle is sewn.

1. With pink yarn, CO 8 sts. Join to work in the round, placing a marker for the beginning of the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts. 8 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st. 16 sts.
4. Rnd 3: K all sts.
5. Rnd 4: K1, kfb around. 24 sts.
6. Rnd 5: K all sts.
7. Rnd 6: K2, kfb around. 32 sts.
8. Rnd 7: K all sts.
9. Rnd 8: K3, kfb around. 40 sts.
10. Rnd 9: K all sts.
11. Rnd 10: K4, kfb around. 48 sts.
12. Rnds 11-22: K all sts for 12 rounds.
13. Rnd 23: K16, kfb 8 times, K16, K8. 56 sts. This creates the fuller face area.
14. Rnds 24-27: K all sts.
15. Rnd 28: K18, K2tog 10 times, K18. 46 sts.
16. Rnd 29: K all sts.
17. Rnd 30: K4, k2tog around, ending K4 if needed. 39 sts.
18. Rnd 31: K all sts.
19. Rnd 32: K3, k2tog around. 32 sts.
20. Begin stuffing the head firmly, shaping it round with your fingers.
21. Rnd 33: K2, k2tog around. 24 sts.
22. Rnd 34: K all sts.
23. Rnd 35: K1, k2tog around. 16 sts.
24. Add more stuffing, keeping the lower face smooth.
25. Rnd 36: K2tog around. 8 sts.
26. Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull closed, and secure.

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White Muzzle and Lower Face Patch

The muzzle is a soft oval patch in warm white. It sits across the lower front of the face and reaches from just below the eyes to the chin. The nose is embroidered over the upper center of this patch.

1. With white yarn and 2.75 mm needles, CO 8 sts and work flat.
2. Row 1: P all sts.
3. Row 2: Kfb, K6, kfb. 10 sts.
4. Row 3: P all sts.
5. Row 4: Kfb, K8, kfb. 12 sts.
6. Row 5: P all sts.
7. Row 6: Kfb, K10, kfb. 14 sts.
8. Rows 7-13: Work in St st, beginning with a purl row.
9. Row 14: SSK, K10, k2tog. 12 sts.
10. Row 15: P all sts.
11. Row 16: SSK, K8, k2tog. 10 sts.
12. Row 17: P all sts.
13. Row 18: SSK, K6, k2tog. 8 sts.
14. BO loosely, leaving a long sewing tail.

Pin the muzzle onto the lower front of the head. The widest part should sit slightly below eye level. Sew around the edge with small mattress stitches. Before closing the final inch, add a tiny amount of stuffing under the upper middle of the muzzle to create a gentle raised snout.

Nose

The nose is deep rose, rounded triangular, and placed at the top center of the muzzle. Use embroidery stitches until the surface looks smooth and full.

1. Thread deep rose yarn onto a yarn needle.
2. Mark a triangle about 7 sts wide and 5 rows tall on the upper center of the white muzzle.
3. Work horizontal satin stitches from side to side, filling the triangle from top to bottom.
4. Add two short vertical stitches at the lower point to round the tip.
5. Secure ends inside the head.

Eyes, Brows, Mouth, and Whiskers

The face is calm and slightly sleepy. The green eyes sit high and wide apart, with black arched brows above them. The mouth is a simple black line dropping from the nose, then curving gently into a soft smile.

• Place the eyes between Rnds 22 and 24 of the head, about 10 sts apart.
• If using safety eyes, insert before the head is fully closed.
• For embroidered eyes, make green ovals 5 sts wide, then outline lightly with black floss.
• Embroider each eyebrow with black yarn, 6 sts long, slanting gently upward toward the outer side.
• For the mouth, stitch one vertical black line from the nose tip down 4 rows.
• Add two shallow curved smile lines, one to each side.
• For whiskers, sew three long black strands on each side of the muzzle. Let them extend straight and slightly downward.

Ears

The ears are round pink discs with a soft inner curve. They sit high on the head, one on each side, tilted slightly outward. Make two outer ears and two smaller inner ear patches.

Outer Ear, Make 2

1. With pink yarn, CO 8 sts. Join 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 around. 24 sts.
6. Rnds 5-7: K all sts.
7. Rnd 8: K1, k2tog around. 16 sts.
8. Add a very small amount of stuffing.
9. Rnd 9: K2tog around. 8 sts.
10. Cut yarn and close, leaving a long tail.

Inner Ear Patch, Make 2

1. With a lighter pink or the same pink yarn, CO 6 sts and work flat.
2. Row 1: P all sts.
3. Row 2: Kfb, K4, kfb. 8 sts.
4. Row 3: P all sts.
5. Row 4: Kfb, K6, kfb. 10 sts.
6. Rows 5-7: Work in St st.
7. Row 8: SSK, K6, k2tog. 8 sts.
8. Row 9: P all sts.
9. Row 10: SSK, K4, k2tog. 6 sts.
10. BO and sew onto the front of each outer ear.

Sew the ears to the head between Rnds 8 and 15. Angle them slightly outward and forward. Use several passes of yarn through the base so they stand firmly without flopping backward.

Body

The body is simple and slim because most of it is covered by the dress and cardigan. It has a seated doll shape with a narrow waist, rounded belly, and flat lower base where the legs attach.

1. With pink yarn, CO 12 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb around. 24 sts.
4. Rnd 3: K all sts.
5. Rnd 4: K3, kfb around. 30 sts.
6. Rnd 5: K all sts.
7. Rnd 6: K4, kfb around. 36 sts.
8. Rnds 7-17: K all sts.
9. Rnd 18: K4, k2tog around. 30 sts.
10. Rnds 19-23: K all sts.
11. Rnd 24: K3, k2tog around. 24 sts.
12. Rnds 25-27: K all sts.
13. Begin stuffing the body. Keep the base slightly rounded and the upper chest narrower.
14. Rnd 28: K2, k2tog around. 18 sts.
15. Rnd 29: K all sts.
16. BO, leaving a long tail for attaching the head.

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Do not overstuff the neck opening. The head should sit slightly forward, giving the doll a gentle seated posture. Pin the head to the body first and check that the face points forward before sewing.

Legs

The legs are long, straight, and pink, with the feet covered by socks and sandals later. Make two. The knees are not sharply shaped; the seated position comes from how the legs are sewn to the body.

1. With pink yarn, CO 12 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-4: K all sts.
3. Rnd 5: K3, kfb around. 15 sts.
4. Rnds 6-28: K all sts.
5. Stuff the leg lightly as you work. Keep it slim, not bulky.
6. Rnd 29: K3, k2tog around. 12 sts.
7. Rnds 30-32: K all sts.
8. BO, leaving a long sewing tail.

Sew the legs to the lower front of the body with the tops flattened slightly. Place them about 5 sts apart. The legs should hang downward, making the doll look seated on a bench.

Feet

The feet are small oval shapes worked in pink and later covered with socks and sandals. They should point slightly forward and outward.

1. With pink yarn, pick up 12 sts around the lower end of one leg.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts.
3. Rnd 2: K3, kfb, K4, kfb, K3. 14 sts.
4. Rnd 3: K all sts.
5. Rnd 4: K5, kfb 4 times, K5. 18 sts.
6. Rnds 5-8: K all sts.
7. Rnd 9: K4, k2tog 5 times, K4. 13 sts.
8. Rnd 10: K1, k2tog around to last st, K1. 8 sts.
9. Stuff the foot lightly, close the remaining sts, and secure.
10. Repeat for the second foot.

Arms

The arms are slim and hang at the sides. The lower pink hands peek out from the cardigan sleeves. Make two arms in pink, then cover the upper section with from the cardigan sleeves cardigan sleeves later.

1. With pink yarn, CO 10 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-5: K all sts.
3. Rnd 6: K4, kfb, K5. 11 sts.
4. Rnds 7-23: K all sts.
5. Stuff lightly. The arms should remain soft and narrow.
6. Rnd 24: K2tog around to last st, K1. 6 sts.
7. Cut yarn, pull through remaining sts, and close.

Attach the arms to the upper sides of the body, just below the neck. Position them so they angle slightly forward and rest beside the dress. The hands should remain visible below the cardigan cuffs.

Tail

The tail is long, pink, and slightly curved. It appears behind the doll and bends out toward one side.

1. With pink yarn, CO 8 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-34: K all sts.
3. Stuff very lightly every few rounds. Use less stuffing near the tip.
4. Rnd 35: K2tog around. 4 sts.
5. Cut yarn and pull through remaining sts.
6. Shape the tail by gently curving it while sewing it to the back lower body.

For a stable curve, run a strand of yarn through the inside curve and pull gently before fastening. Do not use wire if the toy is intended for young children.

Sage Green Sleeveless Dress

The dress has a fitted bodice and a simple flared skirt. It is worn under the cardigan. The skirt edge lands above the knees, allowing the long pink legs, socks, and sandals to show.

Dress Bodice

1. With sage green yarn, CO 36 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-3: K1, P1 rib around.
3. Rnds 4-10: K all sts.
4. Rnd 11: K4, k2tog around. 30 sts.
5. Rnds 12-16: K all sts.
6. Rnd 17: K7, BO 4 sts for first armhole, K8, BO 4 sts for second armhole, K7.
7. Next row: Work flat across remaining sts, purling on WS rows and knitting on RS rows.
8. Work 5 rows in St st.
9. BO all sts loosely.

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Dress Skirt

1. Turn the bodice upside down and pick up 36 sts along the cast-on edge.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts.
3. Rnd 2: K2, kfb around. 48 sts.
4. Rnds 3-10: K all sts.
5. Rnd 11: K5, kfb around. 56 sts.
6. Rnds 12-18: K all sts.
7. Rnds 19-22: Work K1, P1 rib around for a neat lower hem.
8. BO loosely in rib.

Slide the dress onto the body before the head is permanently sewn if you want the easiest fit. Otherwise, leave the back seam slightly open and sew it closed after dressing the doll.

Cream Floral Cardigan

The cardigan is the most visible clothing piece. It is cream-colored, open in front, slightly textured, and embroidered with small flowers on both front panels. It has long sleeves and a neat edge that frames the green dress.

Cardigan Back

1. With cream yarn, CO 28 sts and work flat.
2. Rows 1-4: Knit every row for a garter hem.
3. Row 5: K all sts.
4. Row 6: P all sts.
5. Repeat Rows 5-6 until the piece measures about 3 inches from CO edge.
6. Next RS row: K6, BO 4 sts, K8, BO 4 sts, K6 for armhole shaping.
7. Work each shoulder section separately for 6 rows in St st.
8. BO shoulders, leaving the center back neck open.

Left Front

1. With cream yarn, CO 16 sts and work flat.
2. Rows 1-4: Knit every row.
3. Rows 5-20: Work in St st, keeping the first 3 sts at the front edge in garter stitch on every row.
4. Row 21: On RS, K to last 5 sts, k2tog, K3. 15 sts.
5. Rows 22-24: Continue pattern.
6. Row 25: K to last 5 sts, k2tog, K3. 14 sts.
7. Row 26: P across, keeping garter edge.
8. BO 4 sts at armhole edge, then work 6 more rows.
9. BO remaining shoulder sts.

Right Front

1. Work as for left front, reversing shaping.
2. Keep the first 3 sts of the front opening in garter stitch.
3. For neckline shaping, use SSK after the garter edge instead of k2tog near the end.
4. BO shoulder to match the left front.

Sleeves, Make 2

1. With cream yarn, CO 16 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-4: K1, P1 rib around.
3. Rnd 5: K all sts.
4. Rnd 6: K7, kfb, K8. 17 sts.
5. Rnds 7-10: K all sts.
6. Rnd 11: K8, kfb, K8. 18 sts.
7. Rnds 12-24: K all sts.
8. BO loosely.

Cardigan Assembly

1. Sew the front shoulders to the back shoulders.
2. Sew side seams from lower hem to underarm.
3. Attach sleeves into armholes with the sleeve seam facing inward.
4. Place the cardigan onto the doll over the dress.
5. Sew only a few hidden anchor stitches at the shoulders and side seams so it stays open naturally.

Floral Embroidery on Cardigan

The cardigan has tiny flowers and leafy stems running down both front panels. Keep the embroidery delicate. The flowers should not cover the whole cardigan; they should look like hand-stitched garden sprigs.

• Use green floss for thin stems. Stitch one curved stem on each front panel.
• Use pink, rose, yellow, and blue floss for small five-petal flowers.
• For each flower, make five short straight stitches radiating from one center point.
• Add one French-knot-style center by wrapping yarn once around the needle, or use a tiny straight stitch if preferred.
• Make 3 flowers on the left panel and 4 small blossoms on the right panel.
• Add 2 or 3 green leaf stitches beside each stem.
• Keep the lower flowers near the hem and the upper flowers near the chest, matching the image.

White Socks

The socks are thick and folded at the top. They cover the lower legs and sit under the sandals.

1. With cream yarn, CO 16 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-5: K1, P1 rib around for the folded cuff.
3. Rnds 6-14: K all sts.
4. Rnd 15: K2, k2tog around. 12 sts.
5. Rnds 16-18: K all sts.
6. BO loosely.
7. Make a second sock the same way.

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Slide each sock over the foot and lower leg. Fold the ribbed cuff down slightly so it looks plush and visible above the sandal straps.

Tan Sandals

The sandals have a tan sole, a front strap, an ankle strap, and tiny decorative buttons. They are sewn over the socks. Make two soles and straps.

Sandal Sole, Make 2

1. With tan yarn and 2.5 mm needles, CO 8 sts and work flat.
2. Row 1: P all sts.
3. Row 2: Kfb, K6, kfb. 10 sts.
4. Row 3: P all sts.
5. Row 4: Kfb, K8, kfb. 12 sts.
6. Rows 5-16: Work in St st.
7. Row 17: SSK, K8, k2tog. 10 sts.
8. Row 18: P all sts.
9. Row 19: SSK, K6, k2tog. 8 sts.
10. BO and leave a long sewing tail.

Front Strap, Make 2

1. With tan yarn, CO 5 sts.
2. Rows 1-14: Knit every row.
3. BO, leaving a sewing tail.
4. Sew across the front of the foot, about halfway between toe and ankle.

Ankle Strap, Make 2

1. With tan yarn, CO 4 sts.
2. Rows 1-18: Knit every row.
3. BO and sew around the ankle over the sock.
4. Add one tiny button to the outer side of each sandal.

Crossbody Bag

The bag is tan, textured, and worn across the body. It hangs near the left hip with a small flap and a tassel, matching the garden outfit style.

Bag Body

1. With tan yarn and 2.5 mm needles, CO 18 sts and work flat.
2. Rows 1-20: Knit every row for a bumpy woven texture.
3. Rows 21-28: Continue in garter stitch for the flap.
4. Row 29: K2tog, K14, k2tog. 16 sts.
5. Row 30: K all sts.
6. Row 31: K2tog, K12, k2tog. 14 sts.
7. BO loosely.

Fold the lower 20 rows upward to form the pouch. Sew the side seams. Fold the flap down. Add one tiny button or embroidered knot at the center front.

Bag Strap

1. With tan yarn, CO 4 sts.
2. Knit every row until the strap measures about 13 inches, or long enough to cross from shoulder to opposite hip.
3. BO and sew each end to the upper corners of the bag.

Tassel

1. Wrap tan yarn around two fingers 8 times.
2. Tie one short strand through the top loops.
3. Wrap another strand around the tassel neck 4 times and secure.
4. Cut the lower loops evenly.
5. Sew the tassel to the lower edge of the bag flap.

Sunhat

The sunhat sits beside the doll in the image, but it may also be placed on the head. It has a rounded crown, wide brim, and pale ribbon.

Hat Crown

1. With tan yarn, CO 8 sts and join 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 around. 24 sts.
6. Rnd 5: K all sts.
7. Rnd 6: K2, kfb around. 32 sts.
8. Rnds 7-16: K all sts.

Hat Brim

1. Rnd 17: K1, kfb around. 48 sts.
2. Rnd 18: P all sts.
3. Rnd 19: K2, kfb around. 64 sts.
4. Rnds 20-23: Work garter in the round by alternating K one round and P one round.
5. BO loosely.

For the ribbon, knit a narrow strip with cream yarn: CO 4 sts, knit every row for 8 inches, BO, and tie it around the base of the crown. Add a small bow on one side.

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Tiny Flower Crown Detail

The image shows delicate flowers near the top side of the head. Add a small cream-and-green flower cluster beside one ear for the same soft garden look.

1. With green yarn, embroider a short leafy vine across the top left side of the head.
2. With cream yarn, make three tiny lazy-daisy flowers along the vine.
3. Add one pale pink stitch in the center of each flower.
4. Keep the cluster small so it does not hide the ear.

Small Potted Flower

This tiny flowerpot is an optional prop from the scene. It is quick to knit and helps recreate the garden table setting.

Pot

1. With terracotta yarn, CO 18 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-3: K1, P1 rib around.
3. Rnds 4-10: K all sts.
4. Rnd 11: K1, k2tog around. 12 sts.
5. Rnd 12: K2tog around. 6 sts.
6. Stuff lightly, close the bottom, and flatten the base.

Flower and Leaves

• Use green yarn to stitch a short upright stem from the pot center.
• Make two green leaves with small straight stitches.
• For the flower, make five pink looped stitches at the top of the stem.
• Add a tiny yellow center stitch.

Mini Picnic Basket

The basket is small, tan, and rounded, with a curved handle and a pink check detail along the rim. It is another optional scene prop from the image.

1. With tan yarn, CO 24 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-10: Knit all sts.
3. Rnd 11: K2, k2tog around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 12: K1, k2tog around. 12 sts.
5. Stuff lightly and close the base.
6. For the lid, CO 20 sts and work 8 rows in garter stitch. BO and sew across the top.
7. For the handle, CO 5 sts and knit every row for 7 inches. BO and sew each end to opposite sides.
8. Use pink yarn to embroider tiny squares or short vertical stitches around the upper rim.

Making the Doll Sit Correctly

The seated shape is important. Before final sewing, place the doll on a flat surface and check the angle of the body. The head should face forward, the legs should hang straight down, and the cardigan should open naturally over the dress.

• Sew the legs to the lower front of the body, not underneath the body.
• Flatten the upper leg edge slightly before attaching.
• Attach the tail at the back lower body, slightly to one side.
• Do not overstuff the hip area, or the doll may roll backward.
• Add a few hidden stitches between the dress and body to hold the skirt in place.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

1. Sew the head to the body with firm stitches around the neck opening.
2. Attach the ears high on the head and angle them outward.
3. Sew the white muzzle to the lower face and add light stuffing beneath the center.
4. Place or embroider green eyes evenly above the muzzle.
5. Embroider deep rose nose, black brows, mouth, and whiskers.
6. Attach arms to the upper sides of the body.
7. Sew legs to the lower front body in a seated angle.
8. Attach feet, then add socks and sandals.
9. Dress the doll in the sage dress and cream cardigan.
10. Embroider flowers on the cardigan after fitting it to the doll.
11. Add the crossbody bag from shoulder to hip.
12. Place the sunhat, flowerpot, and picnic basket beside the finished doll for display.

Check the face from the front before tying off embroidery threads. Small changes in eyebrow angle can change the expression. For the calm look shown in the image, keep the brows gently curved and not too high.

Care Notes

• Spot clean with cool water and mild soap.
• Do not machine wash if the doll has safety eyes, buttons, or delicate embroidery.
• Gently press with a towel to remove moisture.
• Air dry flat away from direct sunlight.
• Reshape the head, ears, cardigan, and bag while damp if needed.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The head is larger than the body and slightly forward-facing.
• The white muzzle is centered and softly raised.
• The green eyes are even and calm-looking.
• The ears are round, high, and slightly angled outward.
• The sage dress shows clearly under the open cardigan.
• The cardigan has small floral embroidery on both front panels.
• The socks are visible above the tan sandals.
• The crossbody bag hangs at the left hip with a tassel.
• The tail curves behind the seated body.
• The optional hat, flowerpot, and basket match the garden scene.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Store the finished doll in a dry place where the yarn can breathe. Avoid plastic bags for long storage because trapped moisture can flatten the fibers and affect embroidery. A cotton bag or display shelf away from dust is a better choice.

To refresh the cardigan flowers, use a clean yarn needle to lift any flattened embroidery stitches. If the sandals or bag shift over time, secure them again with a few hidden stitches using matching yarn.

Keep the doll away from strong sunlight for long periods. Pink, sage, and cream yarns can fade if displayed in a bright window every day. Rotate the display position occasionally so the front and side colors remain even.