Crochet Tutorial: Stitch and Angel in Summer Beach Overalls – Free Crochet Pattern.

This summer beach amigurumi features a split-color Stitch and Angel style plush with one blue side and one pink side, oversized ears, glossy cartoon eyes, a dark blue nose, a tiny hibiscus flower, striped shirt, pale blue overalls, heart buttons, sandals, a striped shoulder bag, a round beach hat, a small beach ball, and two sandcastle buckets.

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Finished Size

Using sport weight cotton yarn and a 2.25 mm hook, the main doll measures about 8.5 inches tall from feet to ear tips. The wide ear span is about 6.5 inches. The beach hat measures about 4 inches across, the beach ball about 1.3 inches, the bag about 1.4 inches wide, and each sand bucket about 1.5 inches tall.

Skill Level

This is an intermediate amigurumi pattern because it uses color changes, shaped ears, small accessories, embroidery, and several sewn-on details. A confident beginner can follow it slowly by placing stitch markers, counting every round, and stuffing the body firmly but gradually.

Materials

• Sport weight cotton yarn in bright blue, soft pink, pale pink, sky blue, white, navy blue, yellow, tan, hot pink, green, black, and a small amount of orange.
• 2.25 mm crochet hook for the doll and accessories.
• 2.00 mm crochet hook for tiny details such as flowers, stars, and facial embroidery chains.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Two 12 mm black safety eyes, or black felt eyes if the plush is for a child under 3.
• Small red heart buttons, 2 pieces, about 8 mm each.
• Yarn needle, stitch markers, pins, scissors, and black embroidery thread.
• Optional white felt or white yarn for eye highlights.

Abbreviations in US Terms

• MR = magic ring
• ch = chain
• sl st = slip stitch
• sc = single crochet
• hdc = half double crochet
• dc = double crochet
• tr = treble crochet
• inc = 2 sc in the same stitch
• dec = invisible single crochet decrease
• BLO = back loops only
• FLO = front loops only
• FO = fasten off
• st = stitch
• R = round or row

Gauge and Construction Notes

Gauge is not strict for this project, but your stitches should be tight enough that stuffing does not show. For best results, crochet all amigurumi pieces in continuous spiral rounds unless the pattern says to join. Use a stitch marker at the first stitch of every round.

The main plush is made with a vertical split: blue on the doll’s left side and pink on the doll’s right side. When the instructions say to work half blue and half pink, carry the unused yarn inside the head lightly, or cut and rejoin if that gives you cleaner color edges.

The face is wide and rounded, with a large head, small body, short arms, short legs, and very tall ears. The overalls sit high under the striped shirt neckline. The sandals, bag, hat, sand buckets, and beach ball create the summer beach theme seen in the reference image.

Color Placement Guide

• Left head, left ear outside, left arm, left foot: bright blue.
• Right head, right ear outside, right arm, right foot: soft pink.
• Inner ears: pale pink.
• Nose: navy blue.
• Shirt: blue and white stripes.
• Overalls: pale sky blue.
• Bag: yellow and blue stripes with a blue strap.
• Hat: bright blue center with yellow trim and yellow ring.
• Sandals: yellow soles and straps, with blue and pink foot tops.
• Flower: hot pink petals, orange center, green leaves.
• Beach ball: blue, pink, yellow, and white panels.
• Sand buckets: tan with slightly darker tan patches.

Main Head

The head is a large rounded oval with a slight muzzle curve at the lower front. Work with bright blue for the left half and soft pink for the right half. Place the color change exactly at the side edges so the front face looks evenly divided.

1. R1: With blue, make 3 sc in MR. Switch to pink, make 3 sc in same MR. Total 6 sc.
2. R2: Blue inc in next 3 st, pink inc in next 3 st. Total 12 sc.
3. R3: Blue (sc, inc) 3 times, pink (sc, inc) 3 times. Total 18 sc.
4. R4: Blue (2 sc, inc) 3 times, pink (2 sc, inc) 3 times. Total 24 sc.
5. R5: Blue (3 sc, inc) 3 times, pink (3 sc, inc) 3 times. Total 30 sc.
6. R6: Blue (4 sc, inc) 3 times, pink (4 sc, inc) 3 times. Total 36 sc.
7. R7: Blue (5 sc, inc) 3 times, pink (5 sc, inc) 3 times. Total 42 sc.
8. R8: Blue (6 sc, inc) 3 times, pink (6 sc, inc) 3 times. Total 48 sc.
9. R9: Blue 24 sc, pink 24 sc. Total 48 sc.
10. R10: Blue 24 sc, pink 24 sc. Total 48 sc.
11. R11: Blue 24 sc, pink 24 sc. Total 48 sc.
12. R12: Blue 24 sc, pink 24 sc. Total 48 sc.
13. R13: Blue 10 sc, 2 inc, 12 sc; pink 10 sc, 2 inc, 12 sc. Total 52 sc. This widens the cheeks.
14. R14: Blue 26 sc, pink 26 sc. Total 52 sc.
15. R15: Blue 26 sc, pink 26 sc. Total 52 sc.
16. R16: Blue (11 sc, dec) 2 times, pink (11 sc, dec) 2 times. Total 48 sc.
17. R17: Blue (6 sc, dec) 3 times, pink (6 sc, dec) 3 times. Total 42 sc.
18. R18: Blue (5 sc, dec) 3 times, pink (5 sc, dec) 3 times. Total 36 sc.
19. R19: Blue (4 sc, dec) 3 times, pink (4 sc, dec) 3 times. Total 30 sc.
20. R20: Blue (3 sc, dec) 3 times, pink (3 sc, dec) 3 times. Total 24 sc.

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Insert the eyes between R12 and R13, about 9 stitches apart across the front. The left eye sits on the blue side near the center line, and the right eye sits on the pink side near the center line. Stuff the head firmly, shaping the cheeks with your fingers as you fill.

1. R21: Blue (2 sc, dec) 3 times, pink (2 sc, dec) 3 times. Total 18 sc.
2. R22: Blue (sc, dec) 3 times, pink (sc, dec) 3 times. Total 12 sc.

FO, leaving a long tail for sewing the head to the body. Do not close the opening completely if you prefer to sew the neck into the head for extra stability.

Lower Face Smile Line

The lower face has a soft curved smile that runs across both colors. With black embroidery thread, make a shallow curved line across R15 and R16. Add three tiny vertical stitches on each side for the stitched cartoon mouth detail.

• Start the smile 7 stitches left of the center line.
• Curve gently downward at the middle.
• End 7 stitches right of the center line.
• Keep the thread loose enough that the face remains rounded.

Large Cartoon Eyes

If you use safety eyes, add white eye patches around them for the tall oval look. If you prefer felt eyes, cut two black ovals, two white oval backings, and tiny white highlight dots. Sew or glue only with child-safe materials if gifting to a child.

Crocheted White Eye Ovals, Make 2

1. R1: With white, ch 6.
2. R2: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, 3 sc, 3 sc in last ch. Continue on opposite side: 3 sc, inc. Total 12 sc.
3. R3: Inc, 3 sc, inc 3 times, 3 sc, inc 2 times. Total 18 sc.
4. R4: Sl st around loosely for a smooth edge. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Sew the white ovals vertically behind or around the black eyes. The top of each oval should lean slightly inward to copy the sweet animated expression. Add one tiny white stitch on the upper outside of each black eye for a glossy highlight.

Nose

The nose is large, rounded, dark blue, and centered over the color split. It sits between the eyes and slightly overlaps the lower face area.

1. R1: With navy blue, 6 sc in MR. Total 6 sc.
2. R2: Inc in each st around. Total 12 sc.
3. R3: (Sc, inc) 6 times. Total 18 sc.
4. R4: 18 sc around. Total 18 sc.
5. R5: (Sc, dec) 6 times. Total 12 sc.

Stuff very lightly so the nose is rounded but not bulky. FO with a long tail. Sew the nose centered between R13 and R16 of the head. Flatten the back slightly while sewing so it sits like a soft oval button.

Oversized Left Ear, Blue Outside

The left ear is tall, wide, and slightly curved outward. Make the outer ear in blue and the inner panel in pale pink. The ear should stand upright from the upper left head, with the tip leaning slightly outward.

Left Outer Ear

1. R1: With blue, 6 sc in MR. Total 6 sc.
2. R2: (Sc, inc) 3 times. Total 9 sc.
3. R3: 9 sc around. Total 9 sc.
4. R4: (2 sc, inc) 3 times. Total 12 sc.
5. R5: 12 sc around. Total 12 sc.
6. R6: (3 sc, inc) 3 times. Total 15 sc.
7. R7: 15 sc around. Total 15 sc.
8. R8: (4 sc, inc) 3 times. Total 18 sc.
9. R9: 18 sc around. Total 18 sc.
10. R10: 5 sc, 4 hdc, 4 sc, 3 hdc, 2 sc. Total 18 st.
11. R11: 18 sc around. Total 18 sc.
12. R12: (4 sc, dec) 3 times. Total 15 sc.
13. R13: 15 sc around. Total 15 sc.
14. R14: (3 sc, dec) 3 times. Total 12 sc.
15. R15: 12 sc around. Total 12 sc.
16. R16: Flatten the opening and work 6 sc through both layers. FO with a long tail.

Left Inner Ear Panel

1. R1: With pale pink, ch 10.
2. R2: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, 7 sc, 3 sc in last ch. Work on opposite side: 7 sc, inc. Total 20 sc.
3. R3: Inc, 7 sc, inc 3 times, 7 sc, inc 2 times. Total 26 sc.
4. R4: 2 sc, 7 hdc, 5 dc, 7 hdc, 5 sc. Sl st to finish. FO with long tail.

Sew the inner panel onto the blue ear, leaving a narrow blue border visible all around. Pin the ear to the head between R4 and R9 on the left top side. Sew firmly at a slight diagonal angle so the ear stands tall and tilts outward.

Oversized Right Ear, Pink Outside

The right ear mirrors the left ear but uses soft pink as the outside color. It should stand upright on the right side and lean slightly outward. Keep the shape tall, rounded, and plush.

Right Outer Ear

1. R1: With soft pink, 6 sc in MR. Total 6 sc.
2. R2: (Sc, inc) 3 times. Total 9 sc.
3. R3: 9 sc around. Total 9 sc.
4. R4: (2 sc, inc) 3 times. Total 12 sc.
5. R5: 12 sc around. Total 12 sc.
6. R6: (3 sc, inc) 3 times. Total 15 sc.
7. R7: 15 sc around. Total 15 sc.
8. R8: (4 sc, inc) 3 times. Total 18 sc.
9. R9: 18 sc around. Total 18 sc.
10. R10: 2 sc, 3 hdc, 4 sc, 4 hdc, 5 sc. Total 18 st.
11. R11: 18 sc around. Total 18 sc.
12. R12: (4 sc, dec) 3 times. Total 15 sc.
13. R13: 15 sc around. Total 15 sc.
14. R14: (3 sc, dec) 3 times. Total 12 sc.
15. R15: 12 sc around. Total 12 sc.
16. R16: Flatten the opening and work 6 sc through both layers. FO with a long tail.

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Right Inner Ear Panel

1. R1: With pale pink, ch 10.
2. R2: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, 7 sc, 3 sc in last ch. Work on opposite side: 7 sc, inc. Total 20 sc.
3. R3: Inc, 7 sc, inc 3 times, 7 sc, inc 2 times. Total 26 sc.
4. R4: 2 sc, 7 hdc, 5 dc, 7 hdc, 5 sc. Sl st to finish. FO with long tail.

Sew the inner panel onto the pink ear. Attach the ear between R4 and R9 on the upper right side of the head. Match the height of the blue ear, but let the pink ear tilt a little more upright so the flower can sit neatly at its base.

Body Base

The body is small compared with the head. It is mostly covered by pale sky blue overalls, with a striped shirt visible at the chest and sleeves. Work the lower body in overall color first, then add shirt stripes at the upper body.

1. R1: With pale sky blue, 6 sc in MR. Total 6 sc.
2. R2: Inc in each st around. Total 12 sc.
3. R3: (Sc, inc) 6 times. Total 18 sc.
4. R4: (2 sc, inc) 6 times. Total 24 sc.
5. R5: (3 sc, inc) 6 times. Total 30 sc.
6. R6: BLO 30 sc around. Total 30 sc.
7. R7: 30 sc around. Total 30 sc.
8. R8: 30 sc around. Total 30 sc.
9. R9: 12 sc, ch 3, skip 3 st, 12 sc, ch 3, skip 3 st. Total 30 positions. These gaps form leg separation points.
10. R10: 30 sc around, working into each chain. Total 30 sc.
11. R11: 30 sc around. Total 30 sc.
12. R12: Change to white, 30 sc around. Total 30 sc.
13. R13: Change to bright blue, 30 sc around. Total 30 sc.
14. R14: Change to white, 30 sc around. Total 30 sc.
15. R15: Change to bright blue, 30 sc around. Total 30 sc.
16. R16: Change to white, (3 sc, dec) 6 times. Total 24 sc.
17. R17: Change to bright blue, 24 sc around. Total 24 sc.
18. R18: Change to white, (2 sc, dec) 6 times. Total 18 sc.
19. R19: Change to bright blue, 18 sc around. Total 18 sc.

Stuff the body firmly, especially at the lower belly and shoulder area. FO with a long tail if sewing to the head separately. The striped upper body should show above the bib and behind the arm straps.

Overall Bib Front

The bib is a flat pale sky blue rectangle with a rounded lower edge. It sits on the front of the striped shirt and reaches from the waist to just under the neck. It should look neat and slightly raised.

1. R1: With pale sky blue, ch 11.
2. R2: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Total 10 sc. Ch 1, turn.
3. R3: 10 sc. Ch 1, turn.
4. R4: 10 sc. Ch 1, turn.
5. R5: Dec, 6 sc, dec. Total 8 sc. Ch 1, turn.
6. R6: 8 sc. Ch 1, turn.
7. R7: Sc evenly around the entire bib, placing 2 sc in each lower corner. FO with long tail.

Sew the bib to the front center of the body from R8 to R16. Keep the top edge flat. Add two red heart buttons at the upper corners, matching the bright red button details in the image.

Overall Shoulder Straps

The straps cross visually from the shoulder area down to the bib. Make two long narrow chains in pale sky blue or slightly darker blue. Sew them neatly so they look like raised crocheted straps.

1. Strap 1: Ch 24, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO with long tail.
2. Strap 2: Ch 24, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. FO with long tail.

Sew one strap from the back left shoulder over the front to the right bib corner. Sew the second strap from the back right shoulder over the front to the left bib corner. Add the red heart buttons on top of the strap ends.

Overall Shorts Legs

The shorts have two rounded leg openings. They sit just above the plush feet and are worked as small cuffs around the lower body.

1. Join pale sky blue yarn to one leg opening at R9 of the body.
2. R1: Work 15 sc evenly around the opening. Total 15 sc.
3. R2: 15 sc around. Total 15 sc.
4. R3: 15 sl st loosely around for a clean cuff. FO and weave in ends.
5. Repeat for the second leg opening.

Use your needle to tack the center crotch area closed between the legs if there is any gap. The two shorts cuffs should sit evenly and frame the blue and pink legs below.

Left Leg and Foot, Blue

The legs are short and stubby. The left leg is blue and peeks out beneath the pale blue overalls. The foot is rounded and later receives a yellow sandal sole.

1. R1: With bright blue, 6 sc in MR. Total 6 sc.
2. R2: Inc in each st around. Total 12 sc.
3. R3: (Sc, inc) 6 times. Total 18 sc.
4. R4: 18 sc around. Total 18 sc.
5. R5: 6 sc, 3 dec, 6 sc. Total 15 sc.
6. R6: 15 sc around. Total 15 sc.
7. R7: (3 sc, dec) 3 times. Total 12 sc.
8. R8: 12 sc around. FO with long tail.

Stuff the foot and lower leg firmly. Sew it under the left shorts opening. The foot should angle slightly forward so the sandal can be visible from the front.

Right Leg and Foot, Pink

1. R1: With soft pink, 6 sc in MR. Total 6 sc.
2. R2: Inc in each st around. Total 12 sc.
3. R3: (Sc, inc) 6 times. Total 18 sc.
4. R4: 18 sc around. Total 18 sc.
5. R5: 6 sc, 3 dec, 6 sc. Total 15 sc.
6. R6: 15 sc around. Total 15 sc.
7. R7: (3 sc, dec) 3 times. Total 12 sc.
8. R8: 12 sc around. FO with long tail.

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Stuff and sew the pink leg under the right shorts opening. Match the blue foot position. The finished doll should stand or sit with both small sandals facing forward.

Arms

The arms are short, rounded tubes with tiny pale fingertips. The left arm is blue, and the right arm is pink. Both attach at the shoulder line just under the head.

Left Arm

1. R1: With white or very pale blue, 5 sc in MR. Total 5 sc.
2. R2: Inc in each st around. Total 10 sc.
3. R3: Change to bright blue, 10 sc around. Total 10 sc.
4. R4: 10 sc around. Total 10 sc.
5. R5: 10 sc around. Total 10 sc.
6. R6: (3 sc, dec) 2 times. Total 8 sc.
7. R7: 8 sc around. Total 8 sc.
8. R8: Flatten and work 4 sc through both layers. FO with long tail.

Right Arm

1. R1: With white or very pale pink, 5 sc in MR. Total 5 sc.
2. R2: Inc in each st around. Total 10 sc.
3. R3: Change to soft pink, 10 sc around. Total 10 sc.
4. R4: 10 sc around. Total 10 sc.
5. R5: 10 sc around. Total 10 sc.
6. R6: (3 sc, dec) 2 times. Total 8 sc.
7. R7: 8 sc around. Total 8 sc.
8. R8: Flatten and work 4 sc through both layers. FO with long tail.

Sew the arms to the sides of the upper body at R16 and R17. Angle them slightly downward. The left blue arm should point gently away from the body, and the right pink arm should rest closer to the side.

Striped Shirt Sleeve Cuffs

The striped shirt cuffs appear at the top of each arm. Add them after the arms are attached so the stripes line up with the body shirt.

1. Join white yarn around the top of one arm.
2. R1: Work 10 sc evenly around the shoulder edge.
3. R2: Change to bright blue and work 10 sc around.
4. FO and weave in ends.
5. Repeat on the second arm.

Yellow Sandal Soles, Make 2

The sandals are yellow with a rounded sole and a curved strap across the toes. A tiny starfish is sewn to the outer side of each sandal.

1. R1: With yellow, ch 7.
2. R2: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, 4 sc, 3 sc in last ch. Work on opposite side: 4 sc, inc. Total 14 sc.
3. R3: Inc, 4 sc, inc 3 times, 4 sc, inc 2 times. Total 20 sc.
4. R4: Sl st around loosely. FO with long tail.

Sew one sole under each foot. Keep the long oval direction from heel to toe. For the left sandal, attach the sole under the blue foot. For the right sandal, attach it under the pink foot.

Sandal Toe Straps

1. For each sandal, ch 10 with yellow.
2. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Total 9 sc.
3. FO with a sewing tail.

Place each strap across the top front of the foot. Sew one end to the inner side of the sole and the other end to the outer side. Curve the strap slightly so it hugs the foot without flattening it.

Tiny Starfish for Sandals, Make 2

1. With orange or golden yellow and a 2.00 mm hook, make MR.
2. Into the ring work: ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, sl st into MR. Repeat 5 times.
3. Pull the ring tight. FO with a long tail.

Sew one starfish to the outer edge of each sandal strap. The stars should be small but visible, matching the cheerful beach accessory style in the image.

Hibiscus Flower

The flower sits near the base of the pink ear on the upper right side of the head. It has bright pink petals, a small orange center, and green leaves tucked behind it.

Flower Petals

1. With hot pink, make MR.
2. Into the ring work: ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st into ring. Repeat 5 times for 5 petals.
3. Pull the ring tight and sl st to the base of the first petal.
4. FO with a long tail.

Flower Center

1. With orange, make 5 sc in MR.
2. Sl st to first sc and FO.

Leaves, Make 2

1. With green, ch 5.
2. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc, hdc, 3 hdc in last ch.
3. Working on the other side of the chain, hdc, sc, sl st. FO.

Sew the orange center to the flower. Sew the green leaves behind the flower so only the tips show. Attach the flower at the base of the pink ear, slightly above the right eye.

Shoulder Bag

The small beach bag hangs diagonally across the body. It is yellow and blue striped with a yellow starfish on the front. The strap begins near the left shoulder and crosses down to the right hip.

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Bag Body

1. R1: With yellow, ch 9.
2. R2: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Total 8 sc. Ch 1, turn.
3. R3: 8 sc. Ch 1, turn.
4. R4: Change to bright blue, 8 sc. Ch 1, turn.
5. R5: 8 sc. Ch 1, turn.
6. R6: Change to yellow, 8 sc. Ch 1, turn.
7. R7: 8 sc. Ch 1, turn.
8. R8: Change to bright blue, 8 sc. Ch 1, turn.
9. R9: 8 sc. FO.

Bag Back Panel

1. Repeat R1 through R9 exactly for a second striped panel.
2. Place both panels together with wrong sides touching.
3. With yellow, sc around three sides, placing 2 sc in each lower corner.
4. Leave the top edge open or slip stitch it closed if you prefer a flatter bag.

Bag Strap

1. With bright blue, ch 42.
2. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Total 41 sc.
3. FO with long tails at both ends.

Sew the strap ends to the upper corners of the bag. Place the bag on the doll’s right hip. Bring the strap across the chest from right hip to left shoulder and tack it down with tiny hidden stitches.

Bag Starfish

1. With golden yellow, make MR.
2. Into the ring work: ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, sl st into MR. Repeat 5 times.
3. Pull tight, FO, and sew to the lower right front of the bag.

Round Beach Hat

The hat is a flat round blue sun hat with yellow trim. It sits beside the doll in the photo, but you can also make it wearable by sewing two tiny loops inside the brim and tying it under the chin.

Hat Center

1. R1: With bright blue, 6 sc in MR. Total 6 sc.
2. R2: Inc in each st around. Total 12 sc.
3. R3: (Sc, inc) 6 times. Total 18 sc.
4. R4: (2 sc, inc) 6 times. Total 24 sc.
5. R5: (3 sc, inc) 6 times. Total 30 sc.
6. R6: (4 sc, inc) 6 times. Total 36 sc.
7. R7: (5 sc, inc) 6 times. Total 42 sc.
8. R8: (6 sc, inc) 6 times. Total 48 sc.

Yellow Ring Accent

1. R9: Change to yellow, 48 sc around. Total 48 sc.
2. R10: Change back to bright blue, (7 sc, inc) 6 times. Total 54 sc.
3. R11: (8 sc, inc) 6 times. Total 60 sc.
4. R12: 60 sc around. Total 60 sc.
5. R13: Change to yellow, 60 sl st loosely around. FO and weave in ends.

Block the hat gently with your hands while damp. Keep it flat and round. The yellow outer trim should frame the blue circle clearly, matching the bright summer look of the image.

Beach Ball

The ball is small and round with four visible color sections: blue, pink, yellow, and white. Work the ball in spiral rounds while changing color every few stitches to create panels.

1. R1: With white, 6 sc in MR. Total 6 sc.
2. R2: Work 2 sc blue, 2 sc pink, 2 sc yellow, then repeat the color order into increases: inc in each st. Total 12 sc.
3. R3: Follow color sections: (sc, inc) 6 times. Total 18 sc.
4. R4: Continue matching panel colors: (2 sc, inc) 6 times. Total 24 sc.
5. R5: 24 sc around, keeping each color section about 6 stitches wide. Total 24 sc.
6. R6: (2 sc, dec) 6 times, changing colors to keep panels aligned. Total 18 sc.
7. R7: (sc, dec) 6 times. Total 12 sc.
8. Stuff firmly.
9. R8: Dec 6 times. Total 6 sc.

FO and close the hole with a yarn needle. Use white yarn to embroider one short curved line between panels if you want sharper beach ball sections.

Sandcastle Buckets, Make 2

The two tan sand buckets sit beside the doll. They look like tiny castle towers with notched tops and small darker tan square patches on the front.

Bucket Body

1. R1: With tan, ch 8.
2. R2: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Total 7 sc. Ch 1, turn.
3. R3: 7 sc. Ch 1, turn.
4. R4: 7 sc. Ch 1, turn.
5. R5: 7 sc. Ch 1, turn.
6. R6: 7 sc. Ch 1, turn.
7. R7: 7 sc. FO, leaving a long tail.

Roll the rectangle into a small tube and sew the side seam. Gather the bottom edge with a running stitch, pull closed, and secure. Stuff very lightly so the bucket keeps a squared tower shape.

Castle Top

1. Join tan yarn to the top edge.
2. R1: Work 14 sc evenly around the top. Sl st to join.
3. R2: Ch 1, sc in same st, ch 2, skip 1 st, sc in next st. Repeat around to create notches.
4. FO and weave in ends.

Front Patch

1. With darker tan, ch 4.
2. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Total 3 sc.
3. Ch 1, turn, 3 sc. FO.

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Sew one patch to the front of each bucket. Make the second bucket the same way, but pull its top slightly taller before sewing so the two sand pieces do not look identical.

Optional Sand Shovel Handle

If you want to add a hidden beach detail, make a tiny yellow handle tucked behind one sand bucket. This is optional because the main image focuses on the buckets, ball, hat, sandals, and bag.

1. With yellow, ch 9.
2. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Total 8 sc.
3. FO and sew behind one bucket.

Joining the Head and Body

Place the head on top of the body with the blue side on the doll’s left and the pink side on the doll’s right. The nose should center over the bib. Pin all the way around before sewing.

1. Use the long head tail to sew through the neck opening and the upper body stitches.
2. Make two full sewing rounds for strength.
3. Add extra stuffing into the neck before closing the last gap.
4. Check that the head does not wobble forward.

The head should look oversized and cute, not balanced like a realistic animal. The body stays short and rounded beneath it, with the overalls covering most of the torso.

Facial Embroidery Details

Use black embroidery thread for the mouth and tiny lash details. The face in the image has a sweet, cheerful expression with a small curved smile and raised eyes.

• Embroider the smile across R15 and R16 of the head.
• Add three short stitch marks on the left side of the smile.
• Add three short stitch marks on the right side of the smile.
• Add one small white highlight on each eye.
• Keep the nose centered and slightly raised.

Color Blend Touches

To make the split-color head look polished, use short duplicate stitches along the center line where blue meets pink. Do not overdo it. The edge should look handmade but clean, like two characters blended into one beach outfit.

• Use blue yarn to smooth loose blue stitches on the left side.
• Use pink yarn to smooth loose pink stitches on the right side.
• Keep the nose covering the most visible center join.
• Hide all tails inside the head before final shaping.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Begin final assembly by sewing the ears first, then the flower, then the nose, then the body details. The large ears define the silhouette, so take time to pin them symmetrically before sewing. The right flower should overlap the base of the pink ear slightly.

1. Sew the ears to the head between R4 and R9.
2. Sew the nose centered between the eyes.
3. Sew the head to the body with the bib facing forward.
4. Attach the arms just below the head.
5. Sew the legs and sandals under the shorts cuffs.
6. Add the shoulder bag diagonally across the chest.
7. Place the beach hat, ball, and sand buckets as removable props.

After all parts are attached, gently squeeze the head, cheeks, and body into shape. The head should be round and soft, the ears should stand tall, and the accessories should look playful but not crowded.

Care Notes

Spot clean the finished plush with cool water and mild soap. Do not soak the piece if you used buttons, felt, glue, or safety eyes. Let the plush air dry flat on a towel, reshaping the ears and hat while damp.

• Do not machine wash if the flower, buttons, or bag are sewn with delicate thread.
• Keep away from high heat because cotton can shrink and acrylic can soften.
• For children under 3, replace buttons and safety eyes with embroidery.
• Store the beach accessories together in a small cotton pouch.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The blue side is on the doll’s left side.
• The pink side is on the doll’s right side.
• The ears are tall, oversized, and slightly angled outward.
• The flower sits near the base of the pink ear.
• The nose is centered and rounded.
• The striped shirt is visible above the overalls.
• The bib has two red heart buttons.
• The shoulder bag crosses the body diagonally.
• The sandals have yellow soles, yellow straps, and tiny starfish.
• The hat, beach ball, and sand buckets match the summer beach theme.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

For long-term display, dust the plush gently with a soft dry brush once a month. Keep it out of direct sunlight to protect the blue, pink, and yellow yarn from fading. If the doll is stored seasonally, wrap it in acid-free tissue or a clean cotton cloth.

To refresh the shape, lightly steam from a safe distance without pressing the iron onto the yarn. Reshape the ears by hand and let them cool completely. Never steam directly over plastic eyes, glued felt, or decorative buttons.

When gifting, include a small care note explaining that the accessories are handmade and should be handled gently. The removable hat, ball, and sand buckets are best kept with the plush as a display set so the complete beach scene stays together.