Knitting Tutorial: Giraffe Strawberry Garden Doll with Monkey Friend – Free Knitting Pattern.

Knitting Tutorial: Giraffe Strawberry Garden Doll with Monkey Friend – Free Knitting Pattern.

This cheerful knitted giraffe garden doll is made with a tall yellow neck, soft cream muzzle, purple-tipped ossicones, rounded ears, a strawberry-pink dress, matching flower shoes, a wide garden hat, a tiny flower basket, and a small monkey friend hugged across the front. The finished display has a sweet handmade toy look with clear stockinette texture, soft shaping, and playful strawberry details.

 

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Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US English knitting terms. The giraffe is worked mostly in the round on double-pointed needles or using the magic loop method. Small pieces such as flowers, strawberries, ears, and shoes are knitted separately and sewn on securely.

The doll is designed as a decorative soft toy. Use firm stuffing, even tension, and tight seaming to keep the head upright and the accessories neat. The proportions are based on the photo: a large rounded giraffe head, long slim neck, seated body, curved arms, relaxed legs, a small monkey friend, and garden accessories.

Finished Size

  • Giraffe seated height: about 11 to 12 inches from seat to ossicone tips.
  • Head width: about 4 inches across the cheeks.
  • Monkey friend: about 4 inches tall.
  • Garden hat: about 4 1/2 inches across the brim.
  • Flower basket: about 2 inches tall.
  • Loose strawberry: about 1 1/2 inches tall.

Yarn and Supplies

  • Worsted weight yarn in golden yellow for the giraffe head, neck, arms, legs, and body base.
  • Worsted weight yarn in pale cream for the muzzle.
  • Worsted weight yarn in purple for ossicone tips, hoof tips, and shoe toes.
  • Worsted weight yarn in strawberry pink for the dress, shoes, hat, and monkey shirt.
  • Worsted weight yarn in red for strawberries.
  • Worsted weight yarn in brown for the monkey body, basket, straps, and hair details.
  • Worsted weight yarn in tan for the monkey face and inner ears.
  • Small amounts of white, yellow, light green, dark green, and dark brown yarn for flowers, leaves, seeds, eyebrows, and facial embroidery.
  • US size 4 knitting needles or size needed to create a firm fabric.
  • US size 3 needles for tiny flowers and leaves.
  • Two 8 mm black safety eyes for the giraffe.
  • Two 5 mm black safety eyes for the monkey, or black yarn for embroidery.
  • Fiberfill stuffing.
  • Tapestry needle.
  • Stitch markers.
  • Scrap yarn or stitch holders.
  • Small amount of cardboard or plastic canvas for the basket base, optional.

Gauge

Gauge: 6 stitches and 8 rounds equal 1 inch in stockinette stitch with worsted weight yarn on US size 4 needles. Gauge is not critical for a toy, but the fabric must be tight enough that stuffing does not show through.

If your stitches are loose, move down one needle size. If your work is very stiff and difficult to shape, move up one needle size. Keep the same gauge throughout the giraffe, monkey, and accessories so the proportions stay balanced.

Abbreviations

  • CO: cast on.
  • BO: bind off.
  • k: knit.
  • p: purl.
  • st: stitch.
  • sts: stitches.
  • rnd: round.
  • RS: right side.
  • WS: wrong side.
  • kfb: knit into the front and back of the same stitch, increasing 1 stitch.
  • k2tog: knit 2 stitches together, decreasing 1 stitch.
  • ssk: slip 1 knitwise, slip 1 knitwise, knit slipped stitches together through the back loop.
  • m1: make 1 stitch by lifting the bar between stitches and knitting through the back loop.
  • st st: stockinette stitch, knit every round when working in the round.
  • garter stitch: knit every row when working flat.
  • I-cord: knit a small tube by sliding stitches back to the start of a double-pointed needle after each row.

Important Knitting Notes

  • Work the main pieces in the round unless the instruction says to work flat.
  • Stuff pieces gradually. The head, neck, body, shoes, and monkey head need firm stuffing.
  • Use invisible mattress stitch for seams whenever possible.
  • Leave long yarn tails on small pieces because they are used for sewing.
  • When changing colors in the round, twist yarns neatly on the inside to avoid holes.
  • The giraffe has a seated shape, so the legs are sewn forward and slightly outward.
  • The monkey is attached across the giraffe’s chest with one brown strap above and one brown strap below.

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Giraffe Head

The head is large, rounded, and slightly taller than it is wide. The cream muzzle is added separately to create the soft oval snout seen in the photo. Begin with golden yellow yarn.

  1. CO 8 sts and divide evenly over needles. Join to work in the round, being careful not to twist.
  2. Rnd 1: k all sts. 8 sts.
  3. Rnd 2: kfb in each st around. 16 sts.
  4. Rnd 3: k all sts.
  5. Rnd 4: *k1, kfb; repeat from * around. 24 sts.
  6. Rnd 5: k all sts.
  7. Rnd 6: *k2, kfb; repeat from * around. 32 sts.
  8. Rnd 7: k all sts.
  9. Rnd 8: *k3, kfb; repeat from * around. 40 sts.
  10. Rnd 9: k all sts.
  11. Rnd 10: *k4, kfb; repeat from * around. 48 sts.
  12. Rnd 11: k all sts.
  13. Rnd 12: *k5, kfb; repeat from * around. 56 sts.
  14. Rnds 13 to 26: k all sts.
  15. Rnd 27: *k12, k2tog; repeat from * around. 52 sts.
  16. Rnd 28: k all sts.
  17. Rnd 29: *k11, k2tog; repeat from * around. 48 sts.
  18. Rnd 30: k all sts.
  19. Rnd 31: *k10, k2tog; repeat from * around. 44 sts.
  20. Rnd 32: k all sts.
  21. Place the 8 mm safety eyes between Rnds 22 and 23, about 9 sts apart, centered on the front.
  22. Begin stuffing the head firmly, shaping the cheeks round and smooth.
  23. Rnd 33: *k9, k2tog; repeat from * around. 40 sts.
  24. Rnd 34: k all sts.
  25. Rnd 35: *k8, k2tog; repeat from * around. 36 sts.
  26. Rnd 36: *k4, k2tog; repeat from * around. 30 sts.
  27. Rnd 37: *k3, k2tog; repeat from * around. 24 sts.
  28. Rnd 38: *k2, k2tog; repeat from * around. 18 sts.
  29. Add more stuffing. Keep the lower head slightly open for attaching to the neck.
  30. Break yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread through remaining sts and draw closed.

Cream Muzzle

The muzzle is an oval patch sewn over the lower front of the head. It should cover the lower half of the face and project softly forward.

  1. With pale cream yarn, CO 8 sts and work in the round.
  2. Rnd 1: k all sts. 8 sts.
  3. Rnd 2: kfb in each st around. 16 sts.
  4. Rnd 3: k all sts.
  5. Rnd 4: *k1, kfb; repeat from * around. 24 sts.
  6. Rnd 5: k all sts.
  7. Rnd 6: *k2, kfb; repeat from * around. 32 sts.
  8. Rnds 7 to 13: k all sts.
  9. Rnd 14: *k6, k2tog; repeat from * around. 28 sts.
  10. Rnd 15: k all sts.
  11. Rnd 16: *k5, k2tog; repeat from * around. 24 sts.
  12. Rnd 17: *k4, k2tog; repeat from * around. 20 sts.
  13. Stuff lightly so the muzzle is rounded but not hard.
  14. Break yarn and draw through remaining sts. Flatten the back slightly.
  15. Sew the muzzle to the lower front of the head, placing its top edge just below the eyes.

Giraffe Neck

The neck is long and narrow, worked in yellow ribbed stockinette. It should support the head while keeping the gentle handmade look.

  1. With golden yellow yarn, CO 24 sts. Divide evenly and join in the round.
  2. Rnds 1 to 4: *k2, p2; repeat from * around.
  3. Rnds 5 to 32: k all sts.
  4. Rnd 33: *k4, k2tog; repeat from * around. 20 sts.
  5. Rnds 34 to 38: k all sts.
  6. Stuff the neck firmly, using small amounts of fiberfill at a time.
  7. BO all sts, leaving a long sewing tail.
  8. Sew the top of the neck to the bottom center of the head. Sew twice around for strength.

Giraffe Body Base

The body is hidden partly by the dress, but it gives the doll its seated posture. Use yellow yarn for the base body so the arms, neck, and legs match smoothly.

  1. CO 10 sts with golden yellow yarn. 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: *k1, kfb; repeat from * around. 30 sts.
  6. Rnd 5: k all sts.
  7. Rnd 6: *k2, kfb; repeat from * around. 40 sts.
  8. Rnd 7: k all sts.
  9. Rnd 8: *k3, kfb; repeat from * around. 50 sts.
  10. Rnds 9 to 20: k all sts.
  11. Rnd 21: *k8, k2tog; repeat from * around. 45 sts.
  12. Rnd 22: k all sts.
  13. Rnd 23: *k7, k2tog; repeat from * around. 40 sts.
  14. Rnd 24: k all sts.
  15. Rnd 25: *k6, k2tog; repeat from * around. 35 sts.
  16. Rnd 26: k all sts.
  17. Rnd 27: *k5, k2tog; repeat from * around. 30 sts.
  18. Stuff the body firmly, keeping the base flat enough for sitting.
  19. BO all sts. Sew the neck to the top center of the body.

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Giraffe Legs

Make two legs. The legs are yellow with purple hoof tips and are sewn forward from under the skirt. Each foot is later covered by a pink slipper.

  1. With purple 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: k all sts.
  5. Rnd 4: *k1, kfb; repeat from * around. 24 sts.
  6. Rnds 5 to 9: k all sts.
  7. Change to golden yellow yarn.
  8. Rnd 10: *k4, k2tog; repeat from * around. 20 sts.
  9. Rnds 11 to 28: k all sts.
  10. Rnd 29: *k3, k2tog; repeat from * around. 16 sts.
  11. Stuff the foot firmly and the leg lightly.
  12. BO all sts, leaving a long tail.
  13. Sew both legs to the lower front of the body, angled outward so the giraffe sits as shown.

Giraffe Arms

Make two arms. The arms are slim and slightly curved. The lower hand area is purple, matching the hoof tips.

  1. With purple yarn, CO 8 sts and join in the round.
  2. Rnd 1: k all sts. 8 sts.
  3. Rnd 2: *k1, kfb; repeat from * around. 12 sts.
  4. Rnds 3 to 7: k all sts.
  5. Change to golden yellow yarn.
  6. Rnd 8: k all sts.
  7. Rnd 9: *k2, kfb; repeat from * around. 16 sts.
  8. Rnds 10 to 28: k all sts.
  9. Rnd 29: *k2, k2tog; repeat from * around. 12 sts.
  10. Stuff lightly. Do not overstuff because the arms need to rest gently over the monkey.
  11. BO all sts, leaving a long tail.
  12. Sew the arms to the upper body, just below the neck, curving them toward the front.

Giraffe Ears

Make two yellow ears. Each ear is oval and cupped slightly. Work flat in garter stitch for a soft raised edge.

  1. With yellow yarn, CO 6 sts.
  2. Row 1: k all sts.
  3. Row 2: k1, kfb, k2, kfb, k1. 8 sts.
  4. Row 3: k all sts.
  5. Row 4: k1, kfb, k4, kfb, k1. 10 sts.
  6. Rows 5 to 10: k all sts.
  7. Row 11: k1, ssk, k4, k2tog, k1. 8 sts.
  8. Row 12: k all sts.
  9. Row 13: k1, ssk, k2, k2tog, k1. 6 sts.
  10. Row 14: k all sts.
  11. Row 15: k1, ssk, k2tog, k1. 4 sts.
  12. BO all sts.
  13. Fold each ear slightly at the cast-on edge and sew to the sides of the head between Rnds 14 and 20.

Ossicones

Make two ossicones. They are yellow stems with round purple knobs on top. Sew them upright on top of the head.

  1. With golden yellow yarn, CO 10 sts and join in the round.
  2. Rnds 1 to 10: k all sts.
  3. Change to purple yarn.
  4. Rnd 11: kfb in each st around. 20 sts.
  5. Rnds 12 to 15: k all sts.
  6. Rnd 16: *k2, k2tog; repeat from * around. 15 sts.
  7. Rnd 17: *k1, k2tog; repeat from * around. 10 sts.
  8. Stuff the stem lightly and the top firmly.
  9. Break yarn and draw through remaining sts.
  10. Sew both ossicones to the top of the head, spaced about 1 inch apart.

Giraffe Face Details

  • Using dark brown yarn, embroider two short curved eyebrows above the eyes.
  • Keep the eyebrows slanted gently upward toward the center for the sweet expression in the image.
  • With pale brown yarn, add two small nostril stitches near the lower front of the cream muzzle.
  • Do not add a large mouth to the giraffe; the face should stay soft, calm, and simple.

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Strawberry Pink Dress

The dress is worked separately and slipped over the body before the arms are fully secured. It has a fitted bodice, flared skirt, cream ruffle hem, strawberries, daisies, and green leaf appliques.

Dress Bodice

  1. With strawberry pink yarn, CO 40 sts and join in the round.
  2. Rnds 1 to 4: *k2, p2; repeat from * around.
  3. Rnds 5 to 12: k all sts.
  4. Rnd 13: *k8, k2tog; repeat from * around. 36 sts.
  5. Rnd 14: k all sts.
  6. Rnd 15: *k7, k2tog; repeat from * around. 32 sts.
  7. Rnd 16: k all sts.
  8. BO 4 sts for left arm opening, k12, BO 4 sts for right arm opening, k12.
  9. Work the remaining front and back sts flat for 4 rows in stockinette stitch.
  10. BO all sts loosely.

Dress Skirt

  1. Pick up and knit 40 sts around the lower edge of the bodice with strawberry pink yarn.
  2. Rnd 1: k all sts.
  3. Rnd 2: *k4, kfb; repeat from * around. 48 sts.
  4. Rnd 3: k all sts.
  5. Rnd 4: *k5, kfb; repeat from * around. 56 sts.
  6. Rnd 5: k all sts.
  7. Rnd 6: *k6, kfb; repeat from * around. 64 sts.
  8. Rnds 7 to 18: k all sts.
  9. Rnd 19: *k7, kfb; repeat from * around. 72 sts.
  10. Rnds 20 to 24: k all sts.
  11. Change to cream yarn for the ruffle hem.
  12. Rnd 25: kfb in each st around. 144 sts.
  13. Rnd 26: p all sts.
  14. Rnd 27: k all sts.
  15. Rnd 28: p all sts.
  16. BO loosely in knit stitch.

Dress Shoulder Straps

  1. With strawberry pink yarn, CO 5 sts.
  2. Work 28 rows in garter stitch.
  3. BO all sts.
  4. Make a second strap the same way.
  5. Sew one strap over each shoulder, crossing slightly at the back if desired.

Dress Strawberries

Make three small knitted strawberries for the skirt. Two sit near the lower front, and one sits toward the side. Use red yarn for the berry and green yarn for the leafy cap.

  1. With red yarn, CO 6 sts and join in the round.
  2. Rnd 1: k all sts. 6 sts.
  3. Rnd 2: kfb in each st around. 12 sts.
  4. Rnd 3: k all sts.
  5. Rnd 4: *k1, kfb; repeat from * around. 18 sts.
  6. Rnds 5 to 8: k all sts.
  7. Rnd 9: *k1, k2tog; repeat from * around. 12 sts.
  8. Stuff lightly.
  9. Rnd 10: k2tog around. 6 sts.
  10. Break yarn and close tightly.
  11. With green yarn, CO 5 sts. BO all sts. Repeat 4 times for little leaf points.
  12. Sew leaf points around the top of the strawberry.
  13. With white yarn, embroider small seed stitches over the red berry.
  14. Sew the strawberries to the dress skirt.

Small Daisies for Dress, Shoes, Hat, Basket, and Head

Make at least nine small daisies: one for the giraffe’s head, two for the dress, two for the shoes, two for the hat, and two or three for the basket.

  1. With yellow yarn, CO 4 sts.
  2. Break yarn and draw through sts to form a small center.
  3. Join white yarn to the center.
  4. For each petal: CO 4 sts, BO 4 sts, return to center.
  5. Make 5 petals around the center.
  6. Pull all yarn tails to the back and knot securely.
  7. Sew each daisy in place with the yellow center facing outward.

Green Leaves

Make twelve small leaves for the strawberries, hat, head decoration, basket, and dress.

  1. With green yarn, CO 3 sts.
  2. Row 1: k all sts.
  3. Row 2: kfb, k1, kfb. 5 sts.
  4. Row 3: k all sts.
  5. Row 4: ssk, k1, k2tog. 3 sts.
  6. Row 5: slip 1, k2tog, pass slipped st over. 1 st.
  7. Fasten off and leave a sewing tail.

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Pink Flower Shoes

Make two shoes. They sit over the purple hoof tips and match the strawberry-pink dress. Each shoe has a rounded toe opening, ribbed side bands, and a white daisy on top.

  1. With strawberry pink yarn, CO 24 sts and join in the round.
  2. Rnds 1 to 4: *k2, p2; repeat from * around.
  3. Rnd 5: k all sts.
  4. Rnd 6: *k5, kfb; repeat from * around. 28 sts.
  5. Rnds 7 to 10: k all sts.
  6. Row 11: BO 8 sts for the front opening, k20.
  7. Work the remaining 20 sts flat for 6 rows in stockinette stitch.
  8. Next row: k2tog, k to last 2 sts, ssk. 18 sts.
  9. Next row: p all sts.
  10. BO all sts.
  11. Sew the back seam. Slip the shoe over the purple hoof, leaving the purple toe visible.
  12. Sew one white daisy and two green leaves to the top of each shoe.

Wide Strawberry Garden Hat

The hat sits on the table beside the giraffe. It has a rounded pink crown, a soft ruffled brim, strawberries, leaves, and daisies.

Hat Crown

  1. With strawberry pink 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: k all sts.
  5. Rnd 4: *k1, kfb; repeat from * around. 24 sts.
  6. Rnd 5: k all sts.
  7. Rnd 6: *k2, kfb; repeat from * around. 32 sts.
  8. Rnd 7: k all sts.
  9. Rnd 8: *k3, kfb; repeat from * around. 40 sts.
  10. Rnds 9 to 15: k all sts.
  11. Rnd 16: *k6, k2tog; repeat from * around. 35 sts.
  12. Rnd 17: k all sts.
  13. BO loosely.

Hat Brim

  1. Pick up and knit 35 sts around the lower edge of the hat crown with strawberry pink yarn.
  2. Rnd 1: kfb in each st around. 70 sts.
  3. Rnd 2: p all sts.
  4. Rnd 3: k all sts.
  5. Rnd 4: *k4, kfb; repeat from * around. 84 sts.
  6. Rnd 5: p all sts.
  7. Change to cream yarn.
  8. Rnd 6: k all sts.
  9. Rnd 7: kfb in each st around for a soft ruffle. 168 sts.
  10. BO very loosely.
  11. Sew small strawberries, leaves, and daisies around the brim as shown in the photo.

Monkey Friend

The monkey friend is small, soft, and held across the giraffe’s chest. It has a brown head, tan face patch, rounded ears, stitched smile, small black eyes, a pink shirt, purple feet, and a curved brown tail.

Monkey Head

  1. With brown 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: k all sts.
  5. Rnd 4: *k1, kfb; repeat from * around. 24 sts.
  6. Rnd 5: k all sts.
  7. Rnd 6: *k2, kfb; repeat from * around. 32 sts.
  8. Rnds 7 to 15: k all sts.
  9. Rnd 16: *k6, k2tog; repeat from * around. 28 sts.
  10. Rnd 17: k all sts.
  11. Rnd 18: *k5, k2tog; repeat from * around. 24 sts.
  12. Place 5 mm safety eyes between Rnds 10 and 11, about 5 sts apart.
  13. Stuff the head firmly.
  14. Rnd 19: *k2, k2tog; repeat from * around. 18 sts.
  15. Rnd 20: *k1, k2tog; repeat from * around. 12 sts.
  16. Break yarn and draw through remaining sts.

Monkey Tan Face Patch

  1. With tan yarn, CO 6 sts and work flat.
  2. Row 1: k all sts.
  3. Row 2: k1, kfb, k2, kfb, k1. 8 sts.
  4. Row 3: k all sts.
  5. Row 4: k1, kfb, k4, kfb, k1. 10 sts.
  6. Rows 5 to 8: k all sts.
  7. Row 9: k1, ssk, k4, k2tog, k1. 8 sts.
  8. Row 10: k all sts.
  9. Row 11: k1, ssk, k2, k2tog, k1. 6 sts.
  10. BO all sts.
  11. Sew the patch to the front of the monkey head, framing the eyes.
  12. Embroider a dark brown curved smile and a small nose line.

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Monkey Ears

  1. With brown yarn, CO 10 sts and join in the round.
  2. Rnds 1 to 4: k all sts.
  3. Rnd 5: k2tog around. 5 sts.
  4. Break yarn and close.
  5. Make two tan inner ear circles by CO 5 sts, knitting 2 rows, and binding off.
  6. Sew tan inner ears to brown ears, then sew ears to the sides of the head.

Monkey Body and Shirt

  1. With brown 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: k all sts.
  5. Rnd 4: *k1, kfb; repeat from * around. 24 sts.
  6. Rnds 5 to 7: k all sts.
  7. Change to strawberry pink yarn for the shirt.
  8. Rnds 8 to 16: k all sts.
  9. Change to cream yarn.
  10. Rnd 17: p all sts for a tiny shirt trim.
  11. Change back to pink yarn.
  12. Rnd 18: *k2, k2tog; repeat from * around. 18 sts.
  13. Stuff the body lightly.
  14. Rnd 19: *k1, k2tog; repeat from * around. 12 sts.
  15. Break yarn and close.
  16. Sew the head to the body with a slight tilt.

Monkey Arms and Legs

  1. For each arm, CO 8 sts with brown yarn and join in the round.
  2. Knit 14 rounds, stuff very lightly, and BO.
  3. Make two arms and sew them to the sides of the shirt.
  4. For each leg, CO 8 sts with purple yarn and join in the round.
  5. Rnds 1 to 4: k all sts.
  6. Change to brown yarn and knit 8 rounds.
  7. Stuff lightly and BO.
  8. Make two legs and sew them to the bottom of the monkey body.

Monkey Tail

  1. With brown yarn, CO 4 sts.
  2. Work I-cord for 34 rows.
  3. BO all sts.
  4. Thread a thin strand of yarn through the tail and curve it gently before sewing.
  5. Sew the tail to the lower back of the monkey and curve it around the front lower strap.

Brown Holding Straps

The monkey is held across the giraffe with two soft brown knitted straps. One crosses the upper chest, and one crosses the lower body near the monkey’s legs.

  1. With brown yarn, CO 5 sts.
  2. Work 42 rows in garter stitch.
  3. BO all sts. This is the upper strap.
  4. Make a second strap with 5 sts and 46 rows for the lower strap.
  5. Place the monkey diagonally against the giraffe’s front.
  6. Wrap the upper strap from the giraffe’s left shoulder area across the monkey and toward the right side.
  7. Wrap the lower strap across the lower front, catching the monkey body securely.
  8. Sew both straps firmly to the dress and body, hiding stitches underneath the monkey.

Flower Basket

The small basket is brown and sits beside the giraffe. It is filled with pink and white flowers and green leaves.

  1. With brown 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: *k1, kfb; repeat from * around. 24 sts.
  5. Rnd 4: p all sts to create a base ridge.
  6. Rnds 5 to 14: *k2, p2; repeat from * around for a woven basket texture.
  7. Rnd 15: p all sts.
  8. BO loosely.
  9. For the handle, CO 4 sts and work I-cord for 24 rows.
  10. Sew the handle to opposite sides of the basket.
  11. Add a small round of cardboard or plastic canvas inside the base if you want the basket to stand firmly.
  12. Stuff lightly or fill with yarn scraps.
  13. Sew daisies, pink flowers, and green leaves into the top opening.

Pink Mini Flowers

  1. With pink yarn, CO 4 sts.
  2. Break yarn and draw through sts to form a tiny center.
  3. For each petal, CO 3 sts and BO 3 sts.
  4. Make 5 petals around the center.
  5. Add a white or yellow center stitch if desired.
  6. Use these flowers for the basket and the head decoration.

Loose Strawberry Prop

The loose strawberry sits beside the flower basket. It should be slightly larger than the dress strawberries and have a bright green leafy top.

  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: k all sts.
  5. Rnd 4: *k1, kfb; repeat from * around. 24 sts.
  6. Rnds 5 to 10: k all sts.
  7. Rnd 11: *k2, k2tog; repeat from * around. 18 sts.
  8. Rnd 12: k all sts.
  9. Rnd 13: *k1, k2tog; repeat from * around. 12 sts.
  10. Stuff firmly.
  11. Rnd 14: k2tog around. 6 sts.
  12. Break yarn and close tightly.
  13. Make 6 green leaves using the leaf pattern and sew them around the top.
  14. Embroider small white seed stitches evenly around the berry.

Head Flower Decoration

The giraffe has a small garden decoration near one ossicone. Use one white daisy, one pink flower, two green leaves, and one small brown curl.

  1. Knit one white daisy using the daisy instructions.
  2. Knit one pink mini flower.
  3. Knit two green leaves.
  4. For the brown curl, CO 3 sts and work I-cord for 8 rows.
  5. Coil the brown I-cord into a small spiral and sew it beside the flowers.
  6. Sew the full decoration near the left ossicone from the viewer’s perspective.

Optional Giraffe Spots

The image shows a mostly clean yellow giraffe with purple accents and floral decorations. If you want to add subtle decorative spots, keep them very small so they do not overpower the strawberry garden theme.

  1. With purple yarn, CO 6 sts and join in the round.
  2. Rnd 1: k all sts.
  3. Rnd 2: kfb in each st around. 12 sts.
  4. Rnd 3: k all sts.
  5. BO all sts.
  6. Sew one small purple spot on the arm as seen in the photo.
  7. Add no more than two tiny spots, keeping the face clear.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

  1. Sew the neck firmly to the body, making sure the giraffe can sit upright without the head tipping too far forward.
  2. Sew the head to the neck with the muzzle facing straight front and slightly downward.
  3. Sew the ears to the sides of the head and the ossicones to the top.
  4. Place the dress over the body and sew it lightly at the back neckline and waist so it does not twist.
  5. Sew the legs to the lower body, then pull the skirt forward so the ruffle rests over the thighs.
  6. Sew the shoes over the purple hoof tips, leaving the purple front visible.
  7. Sew the arms to the upper body after positioning the monkey. The arms should look like they are gently hugging the monkey friend.
  8. Sew the monkey in place with hidden stitches behind the head, body, and straps.
  9. Add the two brown straps across the front, securing the monkey as shown.
  10. Sew strawberries, daisies, and leaves to the dress, shoes, hat, basket, and head decoration.
  11. Use dark brown yarn to embroider the giraffe eyebrows with two short curved stitches.
  12. Check that all small decorations are firmly attached before display or gifting.

Care Notes

  • Spot clean only with a damp cloth and mild soap.
  • Do not machine wash if safety eyes, flowers, or small accessories are attached.
  • Let the doll air dry completely before storing.
  • Keep the doll away from heavy moisture, direct heat, and rough handling.
  • If making for a young child, embroider all eyes instead of using safety eyes and sew every accessory with extra strong stitches.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

  • The giraffe head is round, large, and firmly stuffed.
  • The cream muzzle is centered below the eyes.
  • The purple ossicone tops and hoof tips match the photo.
  • The neck is firm enough to support the head.
  • The pink dress flares outward and has a cream ruffle hem.
  • The monkey friend is tilted gently across the giraffe’s chest.
  • The brown straps hold the monkey securely.
  • The hat, basket, strawberries, daisies, and leaves are all attached neatly.
  • The seated legs angle forward with pink shoes and visible purple toes.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

To keep the knitted texture fresh, remove dust with a soft brush or a cool hair dryer on the lowest setting. Avoid rubbing the surface because the flowers, leaves, and seed stitches are small and decorative.

For storage, wrap the giraffe, monkey, hat, basket, and loose strawberry in acid-free tissue or a clean cotton cloth. Store them in a dry box where the pieces will not be crushed. Keep the head upright when possible so the neck keeps its shape.

If the dress ruffle or hat brim becomes flattened, gently reshape it with your fingers. Do not iron the toy. A small amount of steam held far away from the fabric can relax wrinkles, but the toy should never become wet or hot.

Before displaying again, check the straps, eyes, flowers, and strawberries. Tighten any loose yarn tails with a tapestry needle. This keeps the garden doll neat, safe, and ready to brighten a shelf, handmade market table, or gift display.

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