Knitting Tutorial: Sailor Boston Terrier in Blue Overalls – Free Knitting Pattern.

Knitting Tutorial: Sailor Boston Terrier in Blue Overalls – Free Knitting Pattern.

This cheerful knitted Boston Terrier wears soft blue overalls, a navy-and-white sailor striped shirt, brown sandals with tiny bee decorations, and a bright red polka-dot headband tied in a bow. The finished display also includes a yellow crossbody bag with a flower button, anchor-style overall buttons, a tiny sailboat, a round red beret-style cushion, and a small basket of yarn for a cozy garden crafting scene.

 

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Pattern Overview

This pattern is written for knitters who enjoy detailed toy making. The Boston Terrier is knitted mostly in the round with small pieces sewn on afterward. The body shape is upright and plush, with a large rounded head, short muzzle, pointy ears, small arms, rounded legs, and fitted clothing layered over the toy.

The face has one black side and one white side. The black patch covers the doll’s left side of the face, continues over the left ear, and reaches down beside the left eye. The right side stays white with a pale pink blush detail. The outfit uses clean sailor colors: white, navy blue, denim blue, yellow, brown, red, and tiny cream accents.

Finished Size

  • Finished dog height: about 11 inches from feet to ear tips.
  • Head width: about 4.5 inches across the cheeks.
  • Body height: about 5 inches from neck to feet.
  • Yellow bag: about 1.75 inches wide.
  • Tiny sailboat: about 2.75 inches wide.
  • Red beret cushion: about 3.5 inches across.

Yarn and Supplies

  • Yarn weight: DK weight or light worsted yarn.
  • Main white yarn: face, muzzle, paws, legs, right ear.
  • Charcoal black yarn: left face patch and left ear.
  • Denim blue yarn: overalls.
  • Navy blue yarn: sailor stripes, shirt cuffs, shoe soles, sailboat base.
  • White yarn: shirt stripes and sailboat sail.
  • Bright red yarn: headband, bow, sailboat flag, beret cushion.
  • Yellow yarn: crossbody bag strap, bag body, bee appliques.
  • Brown yarn: sandal straps, basket, flower center.
  • Pale pink yarn or embroidery thread: blush and small eyebrow marks.
  • Small amount of tan yarn: sandal sole details and basket rim.
  • Needles: US 3 / 3.25 mm double-pointed needles or magic loop circular needle.
  • Optional smaller needles: US 2 / 2.75 mm for tight bag, bee, and bow details.
  • Safety eyes: two glossy black eyes, 10 to 12 mm.
  • Safety nose: one black oval nose, 8 to 10 mm, or embroider with black yarn.
  • Buttons: two small wooden anchor buttons for the overall bib.
  • Fiberfill: firm toy stuffing.
  • Tapestry needle: for sewing and embroidery.
  • Stitch markers: one marker for beginning of round and several spare markers.
  • Small white felt dots or white embroidery thread: for the red headband polka dots.

Gauge

Exact gauge is less important than a firm fabric. For a toy that holds its shape well, aim for about 6 stitches and 8 rounds per inch in stockinette stitch using DK yarn and US 3 needles. Your stitches should be tight enough that stuffing does not show through.

If your knitted fabric looks loose, change to smaller needles. If the toy becomes too stiff to shape smoothly, change to slightly larger needles. Keep all clothing pieces at the same gauge so they sit neatly on the body.

Abbreviations

  • BO: bind off.
  • CO: cast on.
  • dec: decrease.
  • inc: increase.
  • k: knit.
  • k2tog: knit 2 stitches together.
  • kfb: knit into front and back of the same stitch.
  • p: purl.
  • pm: place marker.
  • rem: remaining.
  • rnd: round.
  • RS: right side.
  • sl1: slip 1 stitch purlwise.
  • ssk: slip, slip, knit the slipped stitches together.
  • st or sts: stitch or stitches.
  • WS: wrong side.

General Notes

  • This pattern uses stockinette stitch for the main toy, worked in the round unless otherwise stated.
  • Stuff pieces gradually as you knit. Do not overstuff the muzzle, arms, or ears.
  • Use mattress stitch for flat seams and whipstitch for small appliques.
  • When changing colors on the face patch, twist yarns neatly on the wrong side to avoid holes.
  • For a cleaner toy, weave in ends inside the pieces whenever possible.
  • The headband, bag, sandals, sailboat, beret cushion, and yarn basket are separate pieces so the scene matches the image.

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Head

The head is large and round with a slightly tapered lower face. It is worked from the top down. The color split creates the Boston Terrier look: charcoal black on the doll’s left side and white on the right side. The muzzle is knitted separately and sewn on after the head is stuffed.

Head Color Plan

  • Use charcoal black for the left side patch.
  • Use white for the right side and center face.
  • From Round 1 to Round 20, keep about one third of the stitches in charcoal black on the left side.
  • From Round 21 onward, reduce the black patch gradually so the lower muzzle area remains mostly white.

Knitting the Head

  1. With white yarn, CO 8 sts. Divide over needles and join in the round. Rnd 1: k all sts. 8 sts.
  2. Rnd 2: kfb in each st around. 16 sts.
  3. Rnd 3: k all sts.
  4. Rnd 4: repeat k1, kfb around. 24 sts.
  5. Rnd 5: k all sts.
  6. Rnd 6: repeat k2, kfb around. 32 sts.
  7. Rnd 7: k all sts.
  8. Rnd 8: repeat k3, kfb around. 40 sts.
  9. Rnd 9: k all sts.
  10. Rnd 10: repeat k4, kfb around. 48 sts.
  11. Rnd 11: k all sts.
  12. Rnd 12: repeat k5, kfb around. 56 sts.
  13. Rnd 13: k all sts.
  14. Rnd 14: repeat k6, kfb around. 64 sts.
  15. Rnd 15: k all sts.
  16. Rnd 16: repeat k7, kfb around. 72 sts.
  17. Rnds 17 to 18: k all sts in white.
  18. Rnd 19: k 18 in charcoal black for the left face patch, then k 54 in white. 72 sts.
  19. Rnds 20 to 28: continue k 18 charcoal black, k 54 white each round.
  20. Rnd 29: k 16 charcoal black, k 56 white.
  21. Rnd 30: k 15 charcoal black, k 57 white.
  22. Rnd 31: k 14 charcoal black, k 58 white.
  23. Rnd 32: k 12 charcoal black, k 60 white.
  24. Rnd 33: k 10 charcoal black, k 62 white.
  25. Rnd 34: k all sts, keeping only the first 8 sts charcoal black and the rest white.
  26. Rnd 35: k all sts, keeping only the first 6 sts charcoal black and the rest white.
  27. Rnd 36: change fully to white. Repeat k7, k2tog around. 64 sts.
  28. Rnd 37: k all sts.
  29. Rnd 38: repeat k6, k2tog around. 56 sts.
  30. Rnd 39: k all sts.
  31. Rnd 40: repeat k5, k2tog around. 48 sts.
  32. Rnd 41: k all sts.
  33. Rnd 42: repeat k4, k2tog around. 40 sts.
  34. Rnd 43: k all sts.
  35. Rnd 44: repeat k3, k2tog around. 32 sts.
  36. Pause and insert the safety eyes between Rnds 29 and 30, about 12 sts apart. Place one eye on the black patch side and one eye on the white side.
  37. Stuff the head firmly, shaping it into a rounded oval with full cheeks.
  38. Rnd 45: repeat k2, k2tog around. 24 sts.
  39. Rnd 46: repeat k1, k2tog around. 16 sts.
  40. Rnd 47: k2tog around. 8 sts.
  41. Cut yarn, thread through rem sts, pull closed, and secure.

Muzzle

The muzzle is white, rounded, and sits low on the face. It should look soft and oval, with a black nose centered at the upper front and a short vertical mouth line below.

  1. With white yarn, CO 8 sts 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: repeat k1, kfb around. 24 sts.
  5. Rnd 4: k all sts.
  6. Rnd 5: repeat k2, kfb around. 32 sts.
  7. Rnds 6 to 10: k all sts.
  8. Rnd 11: repeat k2, k2tog around. 24 sts.
  9. Rnd 12: k all sts.
  10. BO, leaving a long sewing tail.
  11. Stuff lightly. Sew to the lower front of the head, centered under the eyes.
  12. Attach the safety nose or embroider a satin-stitch black oval across the top center of the muzzle.
  13. With black yarn, embroider one straight vertical line from the nose down 5 rows. Add a very small split at the bottom if desired.

Ears

The ears are tall, pointed, and slightly cupped. The left ear is charcoal black. The right ear is white with a soft pink inner-ear detail. Knit them flat, then seam lightly at the base so they stand upright.

Left Black Ear

  1. With charcoal black yarn, CO 16 sts.
  2. Row 1: k all sts.
  3. Row 2: p all sts.
  4. Rows 3 to 12: continue stockinette stitch.
  5. Row 13: k1, ssk, k10, k2tog, k1. 14 sts.
  6. Row 14: p all sts.
  7. Row 15: k1, ssk, k8, k2tog, k1. 12 sts.
  8. Row 16: p all sts.
  9. Row 17: k1, ssk, k6, k2tog, k1. 10 sts.
  10. Row 18: p all sts.
  11. Row 19: k1, ssk, k4, k2tog, k1. 8 sts.
  12. Row 20: p all sts.
  13. Row 21: k1, ssk, k2, k2tog, k1. 6 sts.
  14. Row 22: p all sts.
  15. Row 23: k1, ssk, k2tog, k1. 4 sts.
  16. Row 24: p2tog twice. 2 sts.
  17. Cut yarn and pull through rem sts.

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Right White Ear

  1. Work the same as the left ear using white yarn.
  2. For the pink inner detail, CO 10 sts with pale pink yarn.
  3. Rows 1 to 8: work stockinette stitch.
  4. Row 9: k1, ssk, k4, k2tog, k1. 8 sts.
  5. Row 10: p all sts.
  6. Row 11: k1, ssk, k2, k2tog, k1. 6 sts.
  7. Row 12: p all sts.
  8. Row 13: k1, ssk, k2tog, k1. 4 sts.
  9. Row 14: p2tog twice. 2 sts.
  10. Cut yarn and pull through rem sts.
  11. Sew the pink piece to the inside of the white ear, leaving a white border visible.

Body

The body is knitted in white first. The overalls cover most of the body later, so the main body shape should be firm and rounded through the belly. The chest must be slightly narrower than the hips to match the image.

  1. With white yarn, CO 12 sts and 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: repeat k2, kfb around. 32 sts.
  6. Rnd 5: k all sts.
  7. Rnd 6: repeat k3, kfb around. 40 sts.
  8. Rnd 7: k all sts.
  9. Rnd 8: repeat k4, kfb around. 48 sts.
  10. Rnds 9 to 22: k all sts.
  11. Rnd 23: repeat k6, k2tog around. 42 sts.
  12. Rnds 24 to 28: k all sts.
  13. Rnd 29: repeat k5, k2tog around. 36 sts.
  14. Rnds 30 to 34: k all sts.
  15. Rnd 35: repeat k4, k2tog around. 30 sts.
  16. Rnds 36 to 38: k all sts.
  17. BO, leaving a long tail for sewing to the head.
  18. Stuff firmly, keeping the bottom rounded and the neck narrow.

Legs

The legs are short and sturdy. Each leg begins in white for the foot and changes to denim blue for the overall pant leg. The lower pant edge is rolled slightly to show the white leg and sandal below.

Make 2 Legs

  1. With white yarn, CO 10 sts and join in the round.
  2. Rnd 1: k all sts. 10 sts.
  3. Rnd 2: kfb in each st around. 20 sts.
  4. Rnd 3: k all sts.
  5. Rnd 4: repeat k4, kfb around. 24 sts.
  6. Rnds 5 to 10: k all sts.
  7. Rnd 11: k8, k2tog 4 times, k8. 20 sts.
  8. Rnd 12: k all sts.
  9. Change to denim blue.
  10. Rnds 13 to 28: k all sts.
  11. Rnd 29: p all sts to create a cuff ridge.
  12. Rnds 30 to 32: k all sts.
  13. BO loosely. Stuff the foot and leg firmly.
  14. Fold the denim cuff upward slightly and tack in place with a few small stitches.

Arms

The arms are white at the paws and striped blue-and-white at the sleeves. They hang slightly outward from the sides, with rounded paws visible below the short sleeves.

Make 2 Arms

  1. With white yarn, CO 8 sts and join in the round.
  2. Rnd 1: k all sts. 8 sts.
  3. Rnd 2: kfb in each st around. 16 sts.
  4. Rnds 3 to 8: k all sts.
  5. Rnd 9: repeat k2, k2tog around. 12 sts.
  6. Change to navy blue.
  7. Rnd 10: k all sts in navy.
  8. Rnd 11: k all sts in white.
  9. Rnd 12: k all sts in white.
  10. Rnd 13: k all sts in navy.
  11. Rnd 14: k all sts in navy.
  12. Rnd 15: k all sts in white.
  13. Rnd 16: k all sts in white.
  14. Rnd 17: k all sts in navy.
  15. Rnd 18: k all sts in navy.
  16. Rnd 19: k all sts in white.
  17. Rnd 20: k all sts in white.
  18. Rnd 21: k all sts in navy.
  19. Rnd 22: k all sts in navy.
  20. BO, leaving a long sewing tail.
  21. Stuff the paw firmly and the sleeve lightly.

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Sailor Striped Shirt

The shirt is visible at the upper chest, sleeves, and neck. It has alternating navy and white horizontal stripes. The shirt body can be knitted separately as a short tube and slipped over the stuffed body before the head is attached.

  1. With navy yarn, CO 44 sts and join in the round.
  2. Rnd 1: p all sts for a neat lower edge.
  3. Rnd 2: k all sts in navy.
  4. Rnd 3: k all sts in navy.
  5. Rnds 4 to 5: k all sts in white.
  6. Rnds 6 to 7: k all sts in navy.
  7. Rnds 8 to 9: k all sts in white.
  8. Rnds 10 to 11: k all sts in navy.
  9. Rnds 12 to 13: k all sts in white.
  10. Rnds 14 to 15: k all sts in navy.
  11. Rnds 16 to 17: k all sts in white.
  12. Rnd 18: k2tog around in navy. 22 sts.
  13. Rnd 19: p all sts in navy for the collar ridge.
  14. BO loosely.
  15. Slide the shirt onto the body so the collar sits near the neck and the lower edge is hidden under the overalls.

Sailor Collar

The blue sailor collar sits around the neck and spreads gently over the shoulders. It should look like a soft folded collar above the overall bib.

  1. With denim blue yarn, CO 34 sts and work flat.
  2. Row 1: k all sts.
  3. Row 2: p all sts.
  4. Row 3: k all sts.
  5. Row 4: p all sts.
  6. Row 5: k2, ssk, k26, k2tog, k2. 32 sts.
  7. Row 6: p all sts.
  8. Row 7: k2, ssk, k24, k2tog, k2. 30 sts.
  9. Row 8: p all sts.
  10. Row 9: k all sts.
  11. Row 10: p all sts.
  12. With white yarn, work one knitted row across as a narrow stripe.
  13. BO loosely. Sew the collar around the neck after the head is attached.

Blue Overalls

The overalls are denim blue and cover the belly, hips, and legs. They have a high bib in the front, shoulder straps, small anchor buttons, and rounded pant legs. The overalls should look snug but not tight.

Overall Pants

  1. With denim blue yarn, CO 48 sts and join in the round.
  2. Rnd 1: p all sts to make the bottom edge of the waist band.
  3. Rnds 2 to 5: k all sts.
  4. Rnd 6: repeat k7, kfb around. 54 sts.
  5. Rnds 7 to 18: k all sts.
  6. Rnd 19: k24, BO 6 sts for center crotch, k24, BO 6 sts for back crotch.
  7. Place the first 24 sts on needles for one pant leg and hold the second 24 sts.
  8. First pant leg, Rnds 20 to 31: k all 24 sts.
  9. Rnd 32: p all sts to form cuff ridge.
  10. Rnds 33 to 35: k all sts.
  11. BO loosely.
  12. Repeat for second pant leg.
  13. Sew the small crotch gaps closed. Slide pants onto the body and legs before final assembly if preferred.

Front Bib

  1. With denim blue yarn, pick up or CO 20 sts at the front waist.
  2. Row 1: k all sts.
  3. Row 2: p all sts.
  4. Rows 3 to 12: continue stockinette stitch.
  5. Row 13: k2, ssk, k12, k2tog, k2. 18 sts.
  6. Row 14: p all sts.
  7. Row 15: k2, ssk, k10, k2tog, k2. 16 sts.
  8. Row 16: p all sts.
  9. Row 17: k all sts.
  10. BO.
  11. Sew two small anchor buttons near the upper left and upper right corners of the bib.

Overall Straps

  1. With denim blue yarn, CO 5 sts.
  2. Rows 1 to 32: knit every row to make garter stitch strap.
  3. BO. Make a second strap.
  4. Sew each strap from the back waist, over the shoulder, to the front bib button area.
  5. Angle the straps slightly outward at the back and inward at the front, matching the photo.

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Red Polka-Dot Headband

The headband is bright red and wraps across the forehead between the ears. It ties into a perky bow at the center top. The white dots should be small and scattered, not large.

Headband Strip

  1. With red yarn, CO 7 sts.
  2. Rows 1 to 72: knit every row in garter stitch.
  3. BO, leaving a long tail.
  4. Wrap around the head from behind the ears to the front top. Sew the ends together at the top center.
  5. Embroider small white dots across the strip using single duplicate stitches or tiny French knots.

Bow Loops

  1. With red yarn, CO 10 sts.
  2. Rows 1 to 12: work stockinette stitch.
  3. BO. Make a second piece.
  4. Pinch each rectangle in the middle to form a bow loop.
  5. Sew both loops to the top center of the headband.
  6. CO 5 sts and knit 8 rows for a center wrap. Sew around the pinched bow center.
  7. Add tiny white embroidered dots to the bow loops.

Yellow Crossbody Bag

The small yellow bag rests on the dog’s right hip, with a long strap crossing from the left shoulder to the right side. It has a rounded flap and a tiny flower detail on the front.

Bag Body

  1. With yellow yarn and smaller needles, CO 18 sts.
  2. Rows 1 to 16: work stockinette stitch.
  3. Row 17: k2, ssk, k10, k2tog, k2. 16 sts.
  4. Row 18: p all sts.
  5. BO.
  6. Fold the piece in half with RS facing out. Sew the side seams, leaving the top open.

Bag Flap

  1. With yellow yarn, CO 16 sts.
  2. Rows 1 to 6: work stockinette stitch.
  3. Row 7: k1, ssk, k10, k2tog, k1. 14 sts.
  4. Row 8: p all sts.
  5. Row 9: k1, ssk, k8, k2tog, k1. 12 sts.
  6. BO.
  7. Sew the straight edge of the flap to the back top of the bag. Fold it over the front.

Bag Strap

  1. With yellow yarn, CO 4 sts.
  2. Knit every row until the strap measures about 12 inches.
  3. BO and sew each end to the side of the bag.
  4. Place the strap across the body after the arms are attached.

Flower Button Detail

  1. With brown yarn, make a small center by CO 4 sts, knitting 2 rows, then pulling yarn through all sts.
  2. With pale pink yarn, embroider five small lazy-daisy petals around the brown center.
  3. Sew the flower to the middle of the yellow flap.

Sandals

The sandals have tan-brown soles, brown straps, white visible toes, and small yellow-and-black bee decorations on the top straps. They are sewn directly onto the lower feet.

Soles

  1. With tan yarn, 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. Rows 5 to 14: stockinette stitch.
  7. Row 15: ssk, k6, k2tog. 8 sts.
  8. Row 16: p all sts.
  9. BO. Make a second sole.
  10. With dark brown yarn, work small running stitches around the edge of each sole.

Straps

  1. With brown yarn, CO 5 sts.
  2. Rows 1 to 14: knit every row.
  3. BO. Make 2 straps for each sandal.
  4. Sew one strap across the toe area and one strap across the upper foot.
  5. Sew each sole under a white foot, shaping the front of the foot into rounded toes.

Tiny Bees for Sandals

  1. With yellow yarn, CO 6 sts.
  2. Rows 1 to 4: stockinette stitch.
  3. BO. Make two bee bodies.
  4. With black embroidery thread or yarn, stitch two narrow black stripes across each yellow body.
  5. With white yarn, embroider two tiny wings on the sides of each bee.
  6. Sew one bee to the top strap of each sandal.

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Facial Embroidery

  • Use pale pink yarn to add a small blush patch on the white cheek under the right eye.
  • Add two or three short pink stitches above the right eye to create the soft eyebrow detail seen in the image.
  • Use black yarn to reinforce the nose and mouth line if needed.
  • Keep the expression calm, sweet, and slightly serious, matching the Boston Terrier style.
  • Do not over-embroider the face. The large glossy eyes and simple muzzle are the main features.

Tiny Sailboat Prop

The small sailboat sits beside the dog. It has a navy hull with a red stripe, a light blue sail, a cream sail, and a tiny red flag. Knit it flat and lightly stuff the hull so it stands upright.

Boat Hull

  1. With navy yarn, CO 24 sts.
  2. Rows 1 to 4: knit every row.
  3. Change to red yarn. Rows 5 to 6: knit every row.
  4. Change back to navy yarn. Rows 7 to 10: knit every row.
  5. Row 11: ssk, k20, k2tog. 22 sts.
  6. Row 12: k all sts.
  7. Row 13: ssk, k18, k2tog. 20 sts.
  8. BO.
  9. Knit a second hull piece the same way. Sew together around the edges and add a tiny amount of stuffing.

Sails and Flag

  1. For the light blue sail, CO 12 sts.
  2. Rows 1 to 12: stockinette stitch.
  3. Row 13: k1, ssk, k6, k2tog, k1. 10 sts.
  4. Row 14: p all sts.
  5. Continue decreasing every RS row until 2 sts remain. Pull yarn through.
  6. For the cream sail, CO 10 sts and work the same shape.
  7. Sew both sails above the hull with their straight sides touching at the mast line.
  8. For the red flag, CO 5 sts and knit 4 rows. BO and sew to the top of the mast area.

Round Red Beret Cushion

The red round piece on the table looks like a soft knitted beret or cushion with a pom-pom on top. It is a simple scene accessory that adds bright color beside the dog.

  1. With red yarn, CO 8 sts 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: repeat k1, kfb around. 24 sts.
  5. Rnd 4: repeat k2, kfb around. 32 sts.
  6. Rnd 5: repeat k3, kfb around. 40 sts.
  7. Rnd 6: repeat k4, kfb around. 48 sts.
  8. Rnds 7 to 13: k all sts.
  9. Rnd 14: repeat k4, k2tog around. 40 sts.
  10. Rnd 15: repeat k3, k2tog around. 32 sts.
  11. Rnd 16: repeat k2, k2tog around. 24 sts.
  12. Stuff lightly so it stays flat and rounded.
  13. Rnd 17: repeat k1, k2tog around. 16 sts.
  14. Rnd 18: k2tog around. 8 sts.
  15. Pull closed and secure.
  16. Make a small red pom-pom and sew it to the center top.

Mini Yarn Basket

The basket is optional but helps recreate the background craft scene. It is tan, round, and filled with small colored yarn balls.

Basket

  1. With tan yarn, CO 8 sts 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: repeat k1, kfb around. 24 sts.
  5. Rnd 4: repeat k2, kfb around. 32 sts.
  6. Rnds 5 to 13: p1, k1 around to create a woven texture.
  7. Rnd 14: k all sts.
  8. Rnd 15: p all sts for rim ridge.
  9. BO.
  10. Fold the rim outward slightly and tack it down.

Yarn Balls

  1. With blue, yellow, cream, or pink yarn, CO 6 sts and join in the round.
  2. Rnd 1: kfb in each st around. 12 sts.
  3. Rnds 2 to 4: k all sts.
  4. Rnd 5: k2tog around. 6 sts.
  5. Stuff lightly, pull closed, and wrap a strand of the same yarn around the ball twice.
  6. Make 4 or 5 small balls and place them in the basket.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

  1. Sew the legs to the lower body first. Position them close together so the dog sits upright with the feet facing forward.
  2. Pull the blue overall pants over the legs and body. Sew the waistband invisibly to the body at a few points so it does not slide.
  3. Place the striped shirt around the upper body. The stripes should be visible above the bib and on the arms.
  4. Sew the head to the neck with strong stitches. Go around the neck twice for stability.
  5. Sew the ears to the top of the head. The black ear goes on the black patch side, and the white ear goes on the white side.
  6. Sew the muzzle to the lower face. Keep it centered and rounded.
  7. Sew the arms to the sides of the body. Angle them slightly downward and outward.
  8. Attach the sailor collar around the neck, letting it rest above the overall bib.
  9. Sew the overall straps from back waist to front bib. Add the anchor buttons at the front.
  10. Wrap the red headband between the ears and sew the bow at the top center.
  11. Place the yellow bag strap from the left shoulder across the chest to the right hip. Secure the bag at the hip with hidden stitches.
  12. Sew the sandals under the feet and add the bee appliques to the upper straps.
  13. Add blush, eyebrow marks, and final mouth embroidery. Keep all details small and soft.

Care Notes

  • Spot clean the toy with a damp cloth and mild soap.
  • Do not machine wash if you used safety eyes, buttons, or small sewn accessories.
  • Let the toy air dry flat in a shaded place.
  • Gently reshape the ears, bow, bag, and collar while damp if needed.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

  • Both eyes are level and securely attached.
  • The black face patch is on the same side as the black ear.
  • The white ear has a visible pink inner-ear detail.
  • The red headband has white polka dots and a bow at the top.
  • The sailor shirt has clear navy-and-white stripes.
  • The blue overalls include a front bib, straps, cuffs, and anchor buttons.
  • The yellow bag crosses the body diagonally and rests at the side.
  • The sandals have bee decorations on the top straps.
  • The sailboat, red beret cushion, and yarn basket are finished if you want the full display scene.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Keep the knitted Boston Terrier away from strong sunlight for long periods, because red, navy, and denim yarns can fade over time. Store it upright or lying flat, without heavy items pressing on the ears or bow.

If dust collects on the surface, use a soft dry brush and move gently in the direction of the stitches. For the tiny bag, bees, buttons, sailboat, and basket, clean around the edges carefully so small details stay secure.

For long-term storage, wrap the toy in clean tissue paper and place it in a breathable cotton bag. Avoid plastic bags in humid spaces, because trapped moisture can affect the yarn and stuffing.

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