Crochet Tutorial: Simba Sunflower Garden Overall Doll – Free Crochet Pattern.

This cheerful Simba-inspired garden overall doll is a sunny crochet project with a golden lion cub body, large rounded ears, expressive oval eyes, a pink nose, and soft cream muzzle. The doll wears green and yellow striped garden overalls with tiny blue flower buttons, brown sandals with white daisies, a crossbody flower bag, and a leafy headband with ladybugs. The finished scene also includes a straw-style garden hat, a potted sunflower, and a small gray watering can.

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Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US crochet terms and is designed as a structured amigurumi doll with sewn-on facial pieces and garden accessories. The finished doll sits nicely on a shelf, bench, or table, just like the reference image.

• Skill level: Advanced beginner to intermediate
• Finished doll size: About 12 inches tall when seated, about 16 inches from head to feet if measured straight
• Hook size: 2.5 mm for the doll and clothing, 2.0 mm for small flowers and facial details
• Main technique: Amigurumi worked in continuous rounds
• Gauge: 6 sc and 7 rounds equal about 1 inch with firm stuffing

Materials

• DK or sport weight cotton yarn in golden yellow for the head, arms, and legs
• Cream yarn for muzzle, paws, toes, and eye bases
• Tan or light caramel yarn for inner ears and lower muzzle shading
• Green yarn for overalls, headband, leaves, straps, and bag
• Bright yellow yarn for overall stripes, sunflower petals, and decorative details
• Brown yarn for sandals, flower center, pot, and eye color
• Black yarn for ear edging, pupils, mouth embroidery, and ladybug heads
• White yarn for eye highlights and small daisies
• Pink yarn for the nose
• Blue yarn for flower buttons and hat ribbon
• Light gray yarn for the watering can
• Red yarn for ladybugs
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Stitch markers
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Optional pipe cleaner or thin floral wire for sunflower stem

Abbreviations

• 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 loop only
• FLO: front loop only
• st: stitch
• R: round

General Notes Before Starting

Work the doll pieces firmly so the stuffing does not show through. Use a smaller hook if your stitches are loose. Stuff the head and body strongly, but keep the arms slightly softer so they hang naturally at the sides.

The head is intentionally large and round to match the cute plush style in the image. The ears are wide circles placed high and slightly behind the sides of the head. The muzzle is raised and centered low on the face.

Change colors neatly when making the overalls. For clean stripes, finish the last yarn-over of the final stitch in the old color using the new color. Carry unused yarn only when it does not create bulk.

Main Head

Use golden yellow yarn and a 2.5 mm hook. Work in continuous rounds. Stuff gradually as the head grows.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts
5. R5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts
6. R6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts
7. R7: sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts
8. R8: sc 6, inc, repeat around. 48 sts
9. R9: sc 7, inc, repeat around. 54 sts
10. R10: sc 8, inc, repeat around. 60 sts
11. R11: sc 9, inc, repeat around. 66 sts
12. R12 to R22: sc around. 66 sts
13. R23: sc 9, dec, repeat around. 60 sts
14. R24: sc 8, dec, repeat around. 54 sts
15. R25: sc 7, dec, repeat around. 48 sts
16. R26: sc 6, dec, repeat around. 42 sts
17. R27: sc 5, dec, repeat around. 36 sts
18. R28: sc 4, dec, repeat around. 30 sts
19. R29: sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts
20. R30: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts

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Fasten off with a long tail. The opening will be sewn to the neck after the body is complete. Shape the face with your hands so the front is gently rounded and the lower face is slightly full.

Small Neck

Use golden yellow yarn. This short neck helps the large head sit securely on the body.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts
4. R4 to R6: sc around. 18 sts

Stuff firmly. Sew the neck into the opening at the bottom of the head later, then sew the body around the neck base.

Body Base

Use golden yellow yarn for the upper body. The lower body will be covered by the striped overalls, so keep the torso simple and smooth.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts
5. R5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts
6. R6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts
7. R7 to R12: sc around. 36 sts
8. R13: sc 4, dec, repeat around. 30 sts
9. R14 to R16: sc around. 30 sts
10. R17: sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts
11. R18 to R20: sc around. 24 sts
12. R21: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts
13. R22: sc around. 18 sts

Stuff the body firmly, especially around the belly and shoulder area. Fasten off with a long tail. Sew the body to the neck after clothing straps are positioned.

Cream Chest Patch

The doll has a small cream patch visible above the overalls. Use cream yarn.

1. Ch 7.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook, sc 5. Ch 1, turn. 6 sts
3. Row 2: inc, sc 4, inc. Ch 1, turn. 8 sts
4. Row 3: sc across. Ch 1, turn. 8 sts
5. Row 4: dec, sc 4, dec. 6 sts
6. Row 5: sc around the full patch edge, placing 2 sc in each bottom corner.

Fasten off with a long tail. Sew this patch to the upper front body before adding the overall bib.

Rounded Ears

Make 2 outer ears in golden yellow and 2 inner ears in tan. The outer ears are slightly larger, with a black border like the image.

Outer Ear

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts
5. R5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts
6. R6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts
7. R7: sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts
8. R8: sc around. 42 sts

Change to black yarn. Sl st around the ear edge, keeping the stitches even and not too tight. Fasten off, leaving a long yellow tail for sewing.

Inner Ear

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts
5. R5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts
6. R6: sc around. 30 sts

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Sew each tan inner ear to the center of each golden outer ear. Flatten the ears gently. Do not stuff. Sew the ears to the head between R10 and R22, with the top edge angled slightly outward and the bottom edge slightly behind the cheeks.

Eye Bases

The eyes are large vertical ovals with cream edging, brown irises, black pupils, and white highlights. Make two matching eye bases.

Cream Oval Eye Base

1. Ch 9.
2. R1: sc in second ch from hook, sc 6, 3 sc in last ch. Work along opposite side: sc 6, inc in last ch. 18 sts
3. R2: inc, sc 6, inc 3 times, sc 6, inc 2 times. 24 sts
4. R3: sc 1, inc, sc 7, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 7, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. 30 sts
5. R4: sc around. 30 sts

Fasten off with a long tail. Shape each oval with fingers so it is tall and soft. Place the eyes on the face between R12 and R22, with about 6 stitches between them.

Brown Iris

1. R1: 6 sc in MR with brown yarn. 6 sts
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts

Fasten off. Sew one iris to the lower center of each cream oval, leaving cream visible all around.

Black Pupil

1. R1: 6 sc in MR with black yarn. 6 sts
2. R2: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 9 sts

Sew each black pupil slightly toward the inner lower side of each brown iris. With white yarn, embroider a tall highlight line on the upper outside edge of each pupil and a small dot highlight near the lower side.

Cream Muzzle

The muzzle is made from two rounded cheek bumps and a center bridge. Use cream yarn.

Left and Right Muzzle Bumps

Make 2.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts
4. R4 to R5: sc around. 18 sts
5. R6: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts

Stuff lightly. Fasten off the first bump. Do not fasten off the second bump.

Join the Muzzle

1. R7: With the second bump still on the hook, sc 6 across the first bump, then sc 6 across the second bump. 12 sts
2. R8: sc around both joined bumps. 24 sts
3. R9: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts
4. R10: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts

Fasten off with a long tail. Add a little more stuffing so the muzzle is raised. Sew it to the lower center of the face between R19 and R26. The top of the muzzle should sit just under the eyes.

Pink Nose

Use pink yarn and a 2.0 mm hook. The nose is a soft triangular oval placed on top of the muzzle.

1. Ch 5.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook, sc 3. Ch 1, turn. 4 sts
3. Row 2: dec, dec. Ch 1, turn. 2 sts
4. Row 3: dec. 1 st
5. Border: sc evenly around the triangle, placing 3 sc in the bottom center point.

Fasten off with a long tail. Sew to the top center of the muzzle. Use black yarn to embroider a short vertical line from the bottom of the nose, then split into a small curved smile on each side.

Arms

Make 2 arms. Start with cream yarn for the paws, then change to golden yellow.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR with cream yarn. 6 sts
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts
3. R3: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 15 sts
4. R4 to R5: sc around. 15 sts
5. R6: sc 3, dec, repeat around. 12 sts
6. Change to golden yellow.
7. R7 to R22: sc around. 12 sts
8. R23: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 9 sts

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Stuff the paw firmly and the arm lightly. Flatten the top opening and crochet through both layers with 4 sc to close. Fasten off, leaving a sewing tail. Sew arms to the sides of the body between R18 and R20, angled slightly downward.

Legs

Make 2 legs. The legs are golden yellow with cream toes attached later. Work from the foot upward.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR with golden yellow. 6 sts
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts
5. R5: BLO sc around. 24 sts
6. R6 to R8: sc around. 24 sts
7. R9: sc 6, dec 6 times, sc 6. 18 sts
8. R10: sc 5, dec 4 times, sc 5. 14 sts
9. R11 to R26: sc around. 14 sts
10. R27: sc 5, dec, sc 5, dec. 12 sts

Stuff the foot and leg firmly. Flatten the top and close with 6 sc through both layers. Sew the legs to the lower front of the body so the doll can sit, with the feet pointing forward.

Cream Toe Pads

Make 6 small toe pads, 3 for each foot.

1. R1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts
2. R2: inc around. 10 sts
3. R3: sc around. 10 sts

Stuff very lightly and sew closed. Attach 3 toes across the front of each foot. Use cream yarn to add small vertical stitch lines between the toes.

Striped Garden Overalls

The overalls are worked separately and placed over the body and legs. Use green and yellow yarn. The stripes are two rounds green and one round yellow, repeating through the shorts.

Overall Shorts

Make two leg openings first.

First Shorts Leg

1. With green yarn, ch 24 and join with sl st to form a ring.
2. R1: sc around. 24 sts
3. R2: sc around. 24 sts
4. Change to yellow.
5. R3: sc around. 24 sts
6. Change to green.
7. R4 to R5: sc around. 24 sts

Fasten off the first leg. Repeat for the second leg but do not fasten off after R5.

Join the Shorts

1. R6: With green yarn from the second leg, ch 3, sc around the first leg, sc in each of the 3 chains, sc around the second leg, sc in the other side of the 3 chains. 54 sts
2. R7: sc around. 54 sts
3. Change to yellow.
4. R8: sc around. 54 sts
5. Change to green.
6. R9: sc around. 54 sts
7. R10: sc 7, dec, repeat around. 48 sts
8. Change to yellow.
9. R11: sc around. 48 sts
10. Change to green.
11. R12: sc 6, dec, repeat around. 42 sts
12. R13: sc around. 42 sts
13. Change to yellow.
14. R14: sc around. 42 sts
15. Change to green.
16. R15: sc 5, dec, repeat around. 36 sts
17. R16: sc around. 36 sts

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Fasten off and weave in ends. Slide the shorts onto the doll from the feet upward before sewing the body completely if needed. The shorts should sit high on the belly.

Front Bib

Attach green yarn to the front center of the shorts waist.

1. Row 1: sc 14 across the front waist. Ch 1, turn. 14 sts
2. Row 2: sc across. Ch 1, turn. 14 sts
3. Change to yellow.
4. Row 3: sc across. Ch 1, turn. 14 sts
5. Change to green.
6. Row 4 to Row 5: sc across. Ch 1, turn. 14 sts
7. Change to yellow.
8. Row 6: sc across. Ch 1, turn. 14 sts
9. Change to green.
10. Row 7: dec, sc 10, dec. Ch 1, turn. 12 sts
11. Row 8: sc across. 12 sts

Fasten off. Sew the bib lightly to the chest, leaving the upper edge neat and flat.

Overall Straps

Make 2 straps in green yarn.

1. Ch 26.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook, sc 24. 25 sts
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc across. 25 sts

Sew each strap from the back waist, over the shoulder, and to the top front corners of the bib. Cross the straps slightly at the back if you want the garden overall look to stay secure.

Blue Flower Buttons

Make 2 blue flowers for the bib corners.

1. With yellow yarn, 5 sc in MR, sl st to close.
2. Change to blue. In each stitch, work sl st, ch 2, hdc, ch 2, sl st.

Sew one flower to each top corner of the bib where the straps meet. Use yellow yarn to secure the center tightly.

Small Blue Flowers on Shorts

Make 3 small blue flowers for the lower left side of the shorts.

1. With yellow yarn, 5 sc in MR.
2. Change to blue.
3. In each stitch, work ch 2, sl st back into same stitch.

Sew the flowers in a small cluster on one leg of the overalls. Add tiny green straight stitches beside the flowers as leaves.

Brown Sandals

Make 2 sandal soles and 2 upper straps. Use brown yarn.

Sandal Sole

1. Ch 11.
2. R1: sc in second ch from hook, sc 8, 3 sc in last ch. Work along opposite side: sc 8, inc. 22 sts
3. R2: inc, sc 8, inc 3 times, sc 8, inc 2 times. 28 sts
4. R3: sc 1, inc, sc 9, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 9, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. 34 sts
5. R4: BLO sc around. 34 sts

Fasten off. Place the sole under the foot and sew it to the bottom edge. The brown should show as a raised sandal base.

Sandal Strap

1. Ch 16.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook, sc 14. 15 sts

Sew one strap across the front of each foot just behind the cream toes. Add a small white daisy to the outer side of each sandal.

White Daisies for Sandals

Make 2 tiny daisies.

1. With yellow yarn, 5 sc in MR.
2. Change to white.
3. In each stitch, work sl st, ch 3, sl st in same stitch.

Sew one daisy to the outer side of each sandal strap, matching the sweet flower detail in the image.

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Headband

The green headband sits around the top of the head and frames the face. Use green yarn.

1. Ch 70.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook, sc across. 69 sts
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc across. 69 sts

Wrap the band around the head from one side near the ear, over the top, and down to the other side. Sew it in place gently with matching yarn. Keep the band slightly raised but secure.

Ladybugs on Headband

Make 2 small ladybugs, one for each side of the top headband.

Red Ladybug Body

1. R1: 6 sc in MR with red yarn. 6 sts
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts
3. R3: sc around. 12 sts
4. R4: dec around. 6 sts

Stuff lightly and close. With black yarn, embroider a center line and two tiny dots on each side.

Black Ladybug Head

1. R1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts
2. R2: sc around. 5 sts

Sew the black head to the red body. Attach each ladybug to the headband near the top of the head, one slightly left and one slightly right.

Crossbody Garden Bag

The small bag hangs across the front body with a diagonal strap. Use green yarn for the bag and yellow yarn for the trim.

Bag Front and Back

Make 2 panels.

1. Ch 12.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook, sc 10. Ch 1, turn. 11 sts
3. Row 2 to Row 8: sc across. Ch 1, turn. 11 sts
4. Row 9: dec, sc 7, dec. Ch 1, turn. 9 sts
5. Row 10: sc across. 9 sts

Hold the two panels together. Join with green yarn and sc around three sides, leaving the top open. Change to yellow and sl st around the top edge for a bright trim.

Bag Strap

1. With yellow yarn, ch 55.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook, sc across. 54 sts

Sew one end of the strap to each side of the bag. Place the strap diagonally from one shoulder to the opposite hip, then tack it lightly to the body so it stays in place.

Flower on Bag

1. With yellow yarn, 6 sc in MR.
2. Change to white.
3. In each stitch, work sl st, ch 3, hdc, ch 3, sl st.

Sew the flower to the lower right front of the bag. Add a small yellow center if needed to make it stand out.

Garden Straw Hat

The hat is a separate prop placed beside the doll. Use cream or straw beige yarn. Work firmly so the brim stays flat.

Hat Crown

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts
5. R5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts
6. R6: BLO sc around. 30 sts
7. R7 to R11: sc around. 30 sts

Hat Brim

1. R12: FLO sc 2, inc, repeat around. 40 sts
2. R13: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 50 sts
3. R14: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 60 sts
4. R15: sc around. 60 sts

Fasten off and shape the brim flat. Add a blue ribbon by chaining 54 with blue yarn and sewing it around the base of the crown. Let two ribbon tails hang from one side.

Hat Daisy

1. With yellow yarn, 6 sc in MR.
2. Change to white.
3. In each stitch, work sl st, ch 3, dc, ch 3, sl st.

Sew the daisy to the side of the blue ribbon. Place the hat beside the doll or stitch it lightly to one hand if desired.

Potted Sunflower

The sunflower prop includes a brown pot, green stem, leaves, a dark center, and yellow petals. It should stand about half the doll’s seated height.

Flower Pot

Use terracotta brown yarn.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts
5. R5: BLO sc around. 24 sts
6. R6 to R9: sc around. 24 sts
7. R10: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts
8. R11: sc around. 30 sts
9. R12: sl st around for a firm rim. 30 sts

Stuff the pot lightly. Cut a small circle from brown crochet or felt if desired, or crochet the soil disk below.

Soil Disk

Use dark brown yarn.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts

Sew the soil disk into the top of the pot.

Sunflower Center

Use dark brown yarn.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts
5. R5: sc around. 24 sts

Fasten off. Do not stuff yet unless you want a puffed center. For a raised center, place a tiny amount of stuffing behind it before attaching petals.

Sunflower Petals

Attach yellow yarn to any stitch on the flower center.

1. In the first stitch, work sl st, ch 4, dc in second ch from hook, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch, sl st into same center stitch.
2. Sl st into the next stitch.
3. Repeat the petal sequence around all 24 stitches.

This makes a full bright ring of pointed petals. For a fuller sunflower, repeat a second petal layer in the back loops using the same method.

Stem and Leaves

1. With green yarn, ch 18.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook, sc across. 17 sts
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc across. 17 sts

Fold the strip around a pipe cleaner or floral wire if using one. Sew the edges together to make a firm stem. Attach the flower head to the top and the lower end to the soil disk.

Leaves

Make 2 leaves.

1. Ch 8.
2. Work down the chain: sc in second ch, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st.
3. Work along the opposite side: sl st, sc, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sc.

Sew leaves to the stem, one on each side. Angle them slightly upward like the reference prop.

Small Watering Can

The watering can is worked in light gray yarn. It is a small decorative prop with a rounded body, handle, and spout.

Can Body

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts
5. R5: BLO sc around. 24 sts
6. R6 to R10: sc around. 24 sts
7. R11: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts
8. R12: sc around. 18 sts
9. R13: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts

Stuff lightly. Fasten off and close the top. Flatten the base gently so it sits upright.

Can Opening Rim

1. With light gray yarn, ch 18 and join to form a ring.
2. R1: sc around. 18 sts
3. R2: sl st around. 18 sts

Sew the rim to the top front of the watering can body.

Handle

1. Ch 18.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook, sc across. 17 sts
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc across. 17 sts

Sew the handle in a curved shape on one side of the can. Attach both ends securely so the handle keeps its arch.

Spout

1. R1: 5 sc in MR. 5 sts
2. R2 to R7: sc around. 5 sts
3. R8: sc 1, inc, repeat twice, sc 1. 7 sts
4. R9: sc around. 7 sts

Stuff the spout very lightly if needed. Sew it to the opposite side of the can, angled slightly upward.

Facial Embroidery and Shaping

The face gives this doll its personality, so take your time with placement before sewing. Pin every facial piece first. View the head from the front, side, and slightly above to make sure the features are balanced.

• Place the eyes high and wide between R12 and R22.
• Keep the muzzle centered between the eyes and lower face.
• Place the nose at the top of the muzzle, not in the center.
• Embroider a short black line down from the nose.
• Add two small curved mouth lines at the bottom of the muzzle.
• Add light brown or tan shaping stitches near the muzzle sides if desired.

For the wide-eyed expression, sew the cream eye ovals first, then the brown irises, then the black pupils. The white highlights should be bright and placed in the same direction on both eyes.

Tail

The tail is small and golden with a soft cream or tan tuft visible behind the doll.

Tail Cord

1. With golden yellow yarn, ch 18.
2. Row 1: sc in second ch from hook, sc across. 17 sts

Fold the strip slightly and sew it into a rounded cord shape. Attach it to the back of the body below the overalls waist.

Tail Tuft

1. R1: 6 sc in MR with tan yarn. 6 sts
2. R2: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 9 sts
3. R3 to R4: sc around. 9 sts
4. R5: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 6 sts

Stuff lightly and sew the tuft to the end of the tail. Brush the yarn gently with a needle for a fluffy look if desired.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

1. Sew the neck firmly to the bottom opening of the head.
2. Sew the stuffed body around the neck base so the head sits upright.
3. Attach the ears between R10 and R22 of the head, slightly angled outward.
4. Sew the eye pieces in place, checking that both eyes are even.
5. Sew the muzzle and nose securely, then embroider the mouth.
6. Attach arms to the upper sides of the body.
7. Attach legs to the lower front body in a sitting position.
8. Dress the doll in the striped overalls and secure the bib and straps.
9. Add the flower buttons, shorts flowers, sandals, and sandal daisies.
10. Place the headband around the head and sew on the ladybugs.
11. Add the crossbody garden bag so it rests at the front hip.
12. Finish with the hat, potted sunflower, and watering can as separate display props.

Use small hidden stitches for assembly. Tug gently after sewing each part to make sure it is secure, especially if the doll will be handled often.

Care Notes

Spot clean the doll with a damp cloth and mild soap. Avoid soaking the whole doll, because stuffing may shift inside the head, body, and accessories. Let the doll air dry completely in a shaded place.

Keep the sunflower stem and watering can away from heavy pressure if wire is used inside. Do not machine wash if the doll includes wire, glued details, or delicate embroidered features.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The head is firmly stuffed and round.
• The ears are wide, even, and edged in black.
• The eyes are large, oval, and symmetrical.
• The pink nose sits above the cream muzzle.
• The overalls have clear green and yellow stripes.
• The straps meet the bib with blue flower buttons.
• The sandals show cream toes and white daisies.
• The headband includes two red ladybugs.
• The bag hangs diagonally across the body.
• The sunflower, hat, and watering can are finished as matching garden props.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Store the finished doll upright or seated so the head and ears keep their shape. If the ears flatten, reshape them gently by hand and let them rest flat overnight.

To remove dust, use a soft brush or a clean lint roller with light pressure. Avoid pulling across embroidered eyes, flowers, straps, or the ladybugs.

If the doll becomes slightly misshapen, massage the stuffing back into place with clean hands. Do not use high heat, a dryer, or direct sunlight, as these may fade yarn colors or weaken small sewn details.

For long-term display, keep the doll away from damp rooms and strong sunlight. Place the small hat, sunflower pot, and watering can beside the doll to preserve the complete garden scene shown in the design.