Crochet Tutorial: Garden Bee Strawberry Helper Doll – Free Crochet Pattern.

This cheerful Garden Bee Strawberry Helper Doll is a seated crochet garden friend with a round green bee body, black belly stripes, oversized yellow-rimmed eyes, tall black antennae, clear wing panels, a beige gardening apron with pockets, tiny embroidered flowers, long cream arms and legs, bee sandals, a red strawberry crossbody bag, garden tools, a watering can, and a matching straw sun hat.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

Pattern Details

• Skill level: Confident beginner to intermediate.
• Finished size: About 11.5 inches tall when seated, not including antennae. About 14 inches including antennae.
• Construction: The head and body are worked as one large oval shape. Arms, legs, eyes, antennae, wings, apron, pockets, bag, hat, shoes, tools, and flowers are made separately and sewn on.
• Crochet terms: US terminology.
• Main hook: 3.0 mm for the doll and most accessories.
• Smaller hook: 2.25 mm for flowers, tiny bees, tool details, and embroidery-style crochet pieces.

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn in leaf green, lime green, cream, bright yellow, black, beige, tan, red, white, gray-blue, brown, light blue, pink, lavender, and small amounts of yellow for flower centers.
• 3.0 mm crochet hook.
• 2.25 mm crochet hook for small decorations.
• Two 14 mm black safety eyes or glossy black buttons for the large bee eyes.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Yarn needle.
• Stitch markers.
• Black embroidery thread for the smile.
• Red felt or red yarn for the small tongue.
• Clear plastic sheet, clear vinyl, or firm clear organza for the transparent wing panels.
• Thin gray embroidery thread or fabric marker for wing veins.
• Two small tan buttons for apron straps.
• Optional: floral ribbon for the straw hat band.
• Optional: pipe cleaners for antennae and legs if you want light poseability.

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.
• sts: Stitches.
• FO: Fasten off.
• R: Round or row.

Gauge and Stitch Style

Use a tight amigurumi tension so the stuffing does not show. With a 3.0 mm hook, 6 sc across and 6 rounds high should measure about 1 inch. The sample in the image has compact, even stitches with visible horizontal rounds, so avoid working loosely.

The body should feel firm but not hard. Stuff gradually as you crochet, shaping the front into a rounded oval and keeping the back slightly flatter so the doll can sit against a surface. The apron will cover the lower front, but the green sides and black stripes should remain visible.

Important Color Placement

• The doll body is mostly green with a soft lime front and slightly darker green sides.
• Two black stripes wrap around the lower body, one near the upper belly and one near the waist area.
• The eyes are large cream ovals with raised yellow rims.
• The eyelids are yellow domes placed above and around the eye whites.
• The antennae are black and tall, leaning slightly outward.
• The arms and legs are cream, long, narrow, and rounded with no fingers or toes.
• The apron is beige with a bib, shoulder straps, two buttons, a lower double-pocket section, and embroidered garden flowers.
• The strawberry bag is red with green top leaves and white seed stitches, hanging from a green crossbody strap.
• The sandals are tan with blue-gray straps and tiny yellow-and-black bee decorations.
• The straw hat is tan, wide-brimmed, and decorated with a floral band plus small flowers.

Main Green Bee Body and Head

The head and body are one large seated oval. Start at the top of the head and work downward. Change colors where noted to create the black bee stripes. Keep the round marker at the back center so stripe joins are less visible.

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Body

1. R1: With lime green, make MR, 6 sc in ring. Pull tight. 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: sc 10, inc, repeat around. 72 sts.
13. R13: sc 11, inc, repeat around. 78 sts.
14. R14: sc 12, inc, repeat around. 84 sts.
15. R15-R24: sc around in lime green. 84 sts for 10 rounds.
16. R25: sc 20, inc, sc 42, inc, sc 20. 86 sts.
17. R26-R31: sc around. 86 sts for 6 rounds.
18. R32: Change to black. sc around. 86 sts.
19. R33: Black. sc around. 86 sts.
20. R34: Change to lime green. sc around. 86 sts.
21. R35-R40: sc around in lime green. 86 sts for 6 rounds.
22. R41: Change to black. sc around. 86 sts.
23. R42: Black. sc around. 86 sts.
24. R43: Change to lime green. sc around. 86 sts.
25. R44: sc 19, dec, sc 42, dec, sc 19. 84 sts.
26. R45: sc 12, dec, repeat around. 78 sts.
27. R46: sc 11, dec, repeat around. 72 sts.
28. R47: sc 10, dec, repeat around. 66 sts.
29. R48: sc 9, dec, repeat around. 60 sts.
30. R49: sc 8, dec, repeat around. 54 sts.
31. R50: sc 7, dec, repeat around. 48 sts.
32. R51: sc 6, dec, repeat around. 42 sts.
33. R52: sc 5, dec, repeat around. 36 sts.
34. Stuff the body firmly. Push stuffing upward into the head area and outward into the belly sides.
35. R53: sc 4, dec, repeat around. 30 sts.
36. R54: sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
37. R55: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
38. R56: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
39. R57: dec around. 6 sts. FO and close the hole.

Shape the doll by gently pressing the bottom flat against the table. The upper head should stay round and high. The lower body should be wider, with the black stripes crossing the front below the smile and behind the apron.

Large Eye Whites

Make two cream oval eyes. These sit high on the face and touch slightly near the center. The yellow rims and yellow upper lids make the eyes look oversized and friendly.

Eye White, Make 2

1. With cream, ch 9.
2. R1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 6, 3 sc in last ch. Work on other side of chain: sc 6, inc in last st. 18 sts.
3. R2: inc, sc 6, inc 3, sc 6, inc 2. 24 sts.
4. R3: sc 1, inc, sc 6, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 6, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. 32 sts.
5. R4: sc around. 32 sts.
6. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Insert one black safety eye or sew one glossy black button slightly toward the upper outer side of each cream oval. The pupils should look upward and outward, just like the image, giving the doll a bright garden-helper expression.

Yellow Eye Rim, Make 2

1. With bright yellow, ch 10.
2. R1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 7, 3 sc in last ch. Work on other side: sc 7, inc in last st. 20 sts.
3. R2: inc, sc 7, inc 3, sc 7, inc 2. 26 sts.
4. R3: sc 1, inc, sc 8, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 8, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. 34 sts.
5. R4: BLO sc around. 34 sts.
6. FO, leaving a long tail.

Place the yellow rim behind the cream eye white so it shows as a raised border. Sew the cream eye onto the yellow rim using small stitches around the edge. Then sew the full eye unit to the face between R15 and R30 of the body, with the inside edges almost touching.

Yellow Upper Eyelid Dome, Make 2

1. With bright yellow, ch 9.
2. R1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 7, ch 1, turn. 8 sts.
3. R2: inc, sc 6, inc, ch 1, turn. 10 sts.
4. R3: inc, sc 8, inc, ch 1, turn. 12 sts.
5. R4-R6: sc across, ch 1, turn. 12 sts.
6. R7: dec, sc 8, dec, ch 1, turn. 10 sts.
7. R8: dec, sc 6, dec. 8 sts.
8. FO, leaving a long tail.

Sew each yellow eyelid over the upper half of the matching eye, curving the bottom edge slightly downward. This creates the soft yellow cap visible above each eye. Do not cover the black pupil.

Face Details

Small Green Snout

1. With lime green, make MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4: sc around. 18 sts.
5. R5: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
6. Stuff lightly. FO with a long tail.

Sew the snout at the center of the face between the lower edges of the eyes, around R29-R34 of the body. Use dark green or black yarn to stitch two tiny nostril dots and a small spiral line on the front of the snout.

Smile and Tongue

• Use black embroidery thread to stitch a wide curved smile from the left cheek to the right cheek. The smile should curve upward at both ends.
• Place the smile just below the snout, crossing the green face above the apron.
• Make the tongue with red yarn: ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, sc in last ch. FO.
• Sew the tongue under the center of the smile so it hangs down slightly.
• Add two short cheek crease stitches at each smile end using brown or black thread.

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Antennae

The antennae are tall, black, and slightly curved outward. For a firm look, crochet around a doubled pipe cleaner or insert a pipe cleaner after crocheting. Keep all wire ends folded and fully covered.

Antenna Stem, Make 2

1. With black, make MR, 5 sc in ring. 5 sts.
2. R2-R18: sc around. 5 sts for 17 rounds.
3. Do not stuff heavily. Insert a covered pipe cleaner if desired.
4. FO, leaving a long sewing tail.

Antenna Ball, Make 2

1. With black, make MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3-R4: sc around. 12 sts.
4. R5: dec around. 6 sts.
5. Stuff lightly. FO and close.

Sew one ball to the top of each antenna stem. Sew the stems to the top of the head around R7-R9, spaced about 1.5 inches apart. Angle them outward so they match the playful garden bee look.

Cream Arms

The arms are long cream tubes that hang down along the apron sides. They are rounded at the hands and narrow at the shoulders. Do not make fingers; the image shows simple mitten-like ends.

Arm, Make 2

1. With cream, make MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. R4-R6: sc around. 18 sts.
5. R7: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
6. R8-R30: sc around. 12 sts for 23 rounds.
7. Stuff the hand and lower arm lightly. Leave the upper arm soft so it can drape.
8. R31: flatten opening and sc 6 through both layers.
9. FO, leaving a long tail.

Sew arms to the sides of the body at R34-R36, just under the black upper stripe. The arms should hang down over the apron edges, with the hands reaching near the bottom of the apron.

Cream Legs

The seated legs are long, narrow, and cream. They hang from the lower front body and bend naturally over the table edge. Stuff lightly so they remain flexible.

Leg, Make 2

1. With cream, make MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. R2: inc around. 12 sts.
3. R3: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 15 sts.
4. R4-R8: sc around. 15 sts.
5. R9: sc 3, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
6. R10-R38: sc around. 12 sts for 29 rounds.
7. Stuff very lightly as you go.
8. R39: flatten opening and sc 6 through both layers.
9. FO, leaving a long tail.

Sew the legs to the lower front of the body around R49-R51, spaced about 1.25 inches apart. Let them hang downward. The apron pocket section should sit above the leg join and partly cover the top of each leg.

Tan Sandals

Each foot has a tan sandal sole, a blue-gray strap, a small white toe puff, and a tiny yellow-and-black bee on top. The sandals are sewn to the end of each leg.

Sandal Sole, Make 2

1. With tan, ch 9.
2. R1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 6, 3 sc in last ch. Work on other side: sc 6, inc in last st. 18 sts.
3. R2: inc, sc 6, inc 3, sc 6, inc 2. 24 sts.
4. R3: BLO sc around. 24 sts.
5. R4: sc around. 24 sts.
6. FO, leaving a tail.

Sandal Strap, Make 2

1. With gray-blue, ch 12.
2. R1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 11 sts.
3. FO, leaving tails for sewing.

Place the strap across the top front of the sandal sole. Sew both strap ends securely to the side edges. Then sew the leg end to the back half of the sandal so the foot points forward.

Tiny Bee for Sandals, Make 2

1. With yellow and 2.25 mm hook, make MR, 5 sc in ring. 5 sts.
2. R2: sc around. 5 sts.
3. Change to black, R3: sc around. 5 sts.
4. Change to yellow, R4: sc around. 5 sts.
5. FO. Do not stuff.
6. For each wing, with white, ch 3, sl st into the same starting point. Make 2 wings per bee.

Sew one tiny bee to the top of each sandal strap. Add a small white puff beside the bee by making MR, 5 sc in ring, sl st to close, then sew it at the toe area.

Transparent Wings

The image shows clear, delicate wings with visible vein lines. To match that look, use clear vinyl, clear plastic packaging, or firm transparent organza. A fully crocheted wing will look softer, but the clear material gives the closest result.

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Wing Shape, Make 4 Clear Panels

1. Cut two larger upper wing panels about 3.75 inches long and 1.75 inches wide.
2. Cut two smaller lower wing panels about 3 inches long and 1.25 inches wide.
3. Round the outer ends of all panels.
4. Use gray embroidery thread, thin yarn, or a permanent fabric marker to draw one center vein from base to tip.
5. Add 3 curved side veins on each wing panel.

Crochet Wing Edge, Make 4

1. With clear, white, or very pale gray yarn and 2.25 mm hook, attach yarn at the wing base by piercing tiny holes around the panel edge.
2. Work 1 sc into each hole around the panel, spacing holes about 0.25 inch apart.
3. At the outer rounded tip, work 2 sc in the same hole to help the edge lie flat.
4. Sl st to the first sc. FO and weave in carefully.

Layer one large wing above one small wing on each side. Sew the wing bases to the back sides of the doll around R29-R37. The wings should point outward and slightly upward, visible beside the arms and apron.

Beige Gardening Apron

The apron is a major feature. It covers the lower front of the bee, has a high bib, two straps crossing over the shoulders, two tan buttons, a green diagonal bag strap crossing on top, and front pockets filled with garden tools.

Main Apron Panel

1. With beige, ch 35.
2. R1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, ch 1, turn. 34 sts.
3. R2-R18: sc across, ch 1, turn. 34 sts.
4. R19: dec, sc 30, dec, ch 1, turn. 32 sts.
5. R20: dec, sc 28, dec, ch 1, turn. 30 sts.
6. R21: dec, sc 26, dec, ch 1, turn. 28 sts.
7. R22-R27: sc across, ch 1, turn. 28 sts.
8. FO and weave in the short end.

Hold the apron against the doll before sewing. The wider bottom should sit across the belly above the legs. The narrower upper bib should reach the black upper stripe and sit just below the smile.

Apron Edge Trim

1. Join beige yarn to the bottom right corner.
2. sc evenly around the full apron edge.
3. Place 2 sc in each lower corner.
4. Sl st to the first sc. FO.

Top Shoulder Straps, Make 2

1. With beige, ch 32.
2. R1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 31 sts.
3. R2: ch 1, turn, sc across. 31 sts.
4. FO, leaving a long tail.

Sew one strap from the top left bib corner over the left shoulder to the back. Sew the second strap from the top right bib corner over the right shoulder to the back. On the front, attach one small tan button near each upper bib corner.

Lower Pocket Panel

1. With beige, ch 31.
2. R1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, ch 1, turn. 30 sts.
3. R2-R9: sc across, ch 1, turn. 30 sts.
4. FO, leaving a long tail.

Sew the pocket panel to the lower apron, stitching the left side, bottom edge, and right side only. Then make one vertical seam from top to bottom at the center to divide it into two pockets.

Small Center Patch Pocket

1. With beige, ch 13.
2. R1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, ch 1, turn. 12 sts.
3. R2-R6: sc across, ch 1, turn. 12 sts.
4. FO, leaving a long tail.

Sew the small patch pocket on top of the lower pocket panel, centered slightly lower than the middle. Stitch around the sides and bottom only so the top remains open.

Apron Flower Decorations

The apron in the image has small garden flowers stitched across the bib and pockets. These can be embroidered directly or made as tiny crochet appliqués. Use both methods for the closest raised handmade look.

Tiny Five-Petal Flower, Make 5

1. With pink, red, white, lavender, or light blue and 2.25 mm hook, make MR.
2. Into the ring work: ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st. Repeat 5 times total for 5 petals.
3. Pull ring tight. FO, leaving a sewing tail.
4. With yellow, stitch one French knot or small center dot.

Small Leaf, Make 8

1. With green and 2.25 mm hook, ch 5.
2. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sl st in last ch.
3. FO, leaving a tail.

Sew one red flower with green leaves on the upper bib center. Add one light blue flower near it, one yellow-centered flower on the small center pocket, and tiny white flowers near the lower pocket corners. Use green yarn to embroider short stems.

Garden Tools for Apron Pockets

The image shows small tools tucked into the apron pockets. Make one trowel and one small hand rake or scoop. They should be slim enough to slide behind the pocket top.

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Trowel Handle

1. With brown, ch 9.
2. R1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 8 sts.
3. R2: ch 1, turn, sc across. 8 sts.
4. FO.

Trowel Head

1. With gray-blue, ch 5.
2. R1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, dc, 5 dc in last ch. Work on other side: dc, hdc, sc. 11 sts.
3. Sl st to the first sc. FO.

Sew the trowel head to the handle. Tuck it into the right apron pocket so the gray-blue blade shows above the pocket edge.

Small Hand Rake

1. With brown, ch 10.
2. R1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 9 sts. FO.
3. With gray-blue, ch 7.
4. R1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 6 sts.
5. For teeth: ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and next 2 ch, sl st into next base st. Repeat across to make 3 teeth.
6. FO and sew the rake head to the handle.

Tuck the rake into the left apron pocket. Sew only the bottom of each tool lightly if the doll will be handled by children, so the tools stay secure.

Green Crossbody Strap

The green strap crosses diagonally over the beige apron and supports the strawberry bag on the doll’s right side. It should sit on top of the apron and below the face.

1. With green, ch 58.
2. R1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 57 sts.
3. FO, leaving long tails.

Pin the strap from the doll’s left shoulder across the apron to the right hip. Sew the top and bottom ends firmly. Leave the middle slightly raised so it looks like a real bag strap crossing the body.

Strawberry Crossbody Bag

The strawberry bag hangs on the doll’s right side. It is red, rounded at the bottom, wider at the top, and decorated with white seed stitches. A green leafy cap sits along the top edge.

Strawberry Body

1. With red, make MR, 6 sc in ring. 6 sts.
2. R2: sc around. 6 sts.
3. R3: inc around. 12 sts.
4. R4: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
5. R5: sc around. 18 sts.
6. R6: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
7. R7-R10: sc around. 24 sts for 4 rounds.
8. R11: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
9. R12-R13: sc around. 30 sts.
10. Flatten lightly. Do not overstuff; the bag should look slightly flat against the doll.
11. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Green Strawberry Top

1. Join green yarn to any top stitch of the strawberry.
2. Work: ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sl st in next strawberry stitch.
3. Repeat leaf points around the top until you have 6 green leaves.
4. FO and weave in.

Use white yarn to make small straight seed stitches across the red strawberry. Place the seeds in staggered rows. Sew the strawberry bag to the right hip and attach it to the bottom end of the green strap.

Watering Can Accessory

The watering can sits beside the doll in the image. It is light blue with a tan interior rim, a side handle, and a long spout. This accessory is made separately and can be placed near the doll on display.

Watering Can Body

1. With light blue, make MR, 6 sc in ring. 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-R13: sc around. 24 sts.
7. R14: FLO sc around to form the top rim. 24 sts.
8. FO and weave in.

Watering Can Interior

1. With tan, make MR, 6 sc in ring. 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. FO and sew inside the top opening.

Watering Can Spout

1. With light blue, make MR, 5 sc in ring. 5 sts.
2. R2-R13: sc around. 5 sts.
3. R14: sc 1, inc, repeat twice, sc 1. 7 sts.
4. R15: sc around. 7 sts.
5. FO, leaving a long tail.

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Sew the spout to the side of the watering can at a slight upward angle. Flatten the spout tip gently so it looks like a garden watering spout.

Watering Can Handle

1. With light blue, ch 20.
2. R1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 19 sts.
3. R2: ch 1, turn, sc across. 19 sts.
4. FO, leaving tails.

Curve the handle into a half circle and sew it to the opposite side of the can. Shape the can so it sits flat on the table beside the doll.

Extra Small Trowel Beside Watering Can

The display includes a small gray-blue trowel lying near the watering can. Make it slightly larger than the apron tool so it is visible on the table.

1. With brown, ch 11.
2. R1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 10 sts.
3. R2: ch 1, turn, sc across. 10 sts. FO.
4. With gray-blue, ch 6.
5. R1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, dc, dc, 5 dc in last ch. Work down the other side: dc, dc, hdc, sc. Sl st to join.
6. Sew the blade to the handle.

Straw Sun Hat

The hat is tan with a rounded crown, wide brim, floral band, and small flowers on one side. It is displayed beside the doll, not worn on the head in the image.

Hat Crown

1. With tan, make MR, 6 sc in ring. 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: BLO sc around. 36 sts.
8. R8-R15: sc around. 36 sts for 8 rounds.

Hat Brim

1. R16: FLO sc 2, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
2. R17: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 60 sts.
3. R18: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 72 sts.
4. R19: sc around. 72 sts.
5. R20: crab stitch or reverse sc around for a firm brim edge. FO.

Flatten the brim gently with your fingers. If needed, mist lightly with water and pin the brim flat until dry. Do not over-stiffen; the hat should still look like soft crocheted straw.

Hat Band

1. With white or floral ribbon-colored yarn, ch 42.
2. R1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. 41 sts.
3. FO, leaving tails.

Wrap the band around the base of the crown and sew it in place. Add tiny embroidered flower dots along the band using pink, blue, yellow, and green yarn.

Hat Flowers

1. Make 2 tiny five-petal flowers using the same flower method from the apron section.
2. Use white for one flower and red or pink for the second flower.
3. Add yellow centers.
4. Sew both flowers to the side of the hat brim and band area.

Head Flowers

The bee has two small flowers near the antennae: one pink flower on one side and one lavender flower on the other. They sit against the top of the green head like garden decorations.

Large Head Flower, Make 2

1. With pink for one flower and lavender for the second, make MR.
2. Work: ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st into ring. Repeat 6 times total for 6 petals.
3. Pull ring tight.
4. With yellow, make MR, 5 sc in ring, sl st to close. FO.
5. Sew the yellow center to the flower.

Sew one flower at the base of the left antenna and one flower at the base of the right antenna. Angle each flower slightly forward so both are visible from the front.

Optional Black Waist Stripe Adjustment

If your apron covers too much of the black stripes, add a short black surface-crochet line on each side of the body. This helps the bee stripes stay visible around the apron, just like the image.

1. With black yarn, insert hook through the surface of the green body at the left side of the apron.
2. Work surface sl sts in a horizontal line across the side body for about 12 sts.
3. Repeat on the right side.
4. Weave all ends inside the body.

Assembly Order

1. Sew the eye units to the face first, placing them high and close together.
2. Sew the yellow eyelids over the top of the eye whites.
3. Sew the snout centered below the eyes.
4. Embroider the smile, cheek lines, nostrils, and attach the red tongue.
5. Sew antennae to the top of the head and add the head flowers.
6. Sew arms to the sides and legs to the lower front.
7. Sew sandals to the leg ends and add the tiny sandal bees.
8. Sew wings to the back side area, layered large wing above small wing.
9. Pin the apron to the body, checking placement before sewing.
10. Sew the apron around the sides and top, leaving the lower pocket openings usable.
11. Add apron straps and buttons.
12. Sew the green crossbody strap from shoulder to hip.
13. Sew the strawberry bag at the right hip.
14. Add flowers, leaves, and tools to the apron.
15. Place the watering can, loose trowel, and straw hat beside the finished doll for display.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check the face from the front before tying off any final knots. The eyes should be the main focus, with the yellow rims touching or nearly touching in the center. The snout should sit between the eyes and above the smile.

The smile should be wide and gentle. Use small anchor stitches at each end of the smile so it stays curved upward. Add a tiny brown cheek crease near each end, matching the soft expression in the image.

Make sure the antennae lean outward, not straight forward. The wings should be visible from the front, extending from behind the shoulders. If the wings droop, add a few hidden stitches at the base or use firmer clear plastic.

Care Notes

• Spot clean only, especially if using clear plastic wings, buttons, or ribbon.
• Do not machine wash if the doll has safety eyes, buttons, wire, or clear wing panels.
• Keep the doll away from strong heat, which may warp the transparent wings.
• Reshape the arms, legs, hat brim, and antennae gently after handling.
• This design is best used as a decorative handmade doll, not as a toy for babies.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• Body is round, green, and firmly stuffed.
• Two black stripes remain visible around the belly sides.
• Eyes are large, cream, yellow-rimmed, and glossy.
• Smile, tongue, snout, and cheek details are centered and secure.
• Antennae are tall, black, and angled outward.
• Apron has straps, buttons, pockets, flowers, and tools.
• Strawberry bag hangs from the green diagonal strap.
• Wings are clear, veined, and placed behind the shoulders.
• Legs hang naturally with tan sandals and tiny bees.
• Watering can, trowel, and straw hat are finished for the garden display.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

To remove light dust, use a soft dry brush and work gently in the direction of the crochet stitches. For small spots, dab with a slightly damp cloth and a tiny amount of mild soap. Do not rub the embroidered flowers or clear wings.

Let the doll air dry completely in a shaded place. Avoid direct sunlight for long periods because bright yellow, red, and green yarns may fade. Store the doll upright or seated so the antennae, wings, and hat keep their shape.

If the apron pockets flatten over time, place a small folded cloth inside each pocket for a few hours to restore the shape. If the hat brim curls too much, lightly mist it, flatten it with your fingers, and let it dry on a clean towel.