Crochet Tutorial: Flower Garden Hen with Sun Hat – Free Crochet Pattern.

This cheerful flower garden hen is an amigurumi-style crochet doll with a rounded white head, bright red comb, long red wattles, orange beak, blue floral dress, green garden apron, tiny bee decorations, orange crossbody flower bag, strappy sandals, a blue sun hat, a potted sunflower, and a small gray watering can. The finished look is sweet, colorful, and perfect for spring garden displays.

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Finished Size

Using medium cotton yarn and a 3.0 mm hook, the main hen doll measures about 11 inches tall from sandal sole to top of comb. The sun hat is about 5 inches wide. The sunflower pot is about 3 inches tall, and the watering can is about 2 inches tall. Exact size depends on yarn, hook, and tension.

Skill Level

This pattern is written for confident beginners to intermediate crocheters. Most pieces use single crochet in continuous rounds. The small flowers, bees, eyelashes, dress embroidery, sandals, and garden accessories require careful sewing, but each detail is broken down into clear stitch counts.

Materials

• Medium weight cotton or cotton blend yarn in white, red, orange, blue, green, yellow, brown, gray, pink, black, sky blue, cream, and small amounts of floral colors.
• 3.0 mm crochet hook for the doll and most accessories.
• 2.5 mm crochet hook for flowers, bees, straps, and embroidery-style details.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Two 12 mm black safety eyes, or black felt circles if preferred.
• Blue and white felt or embroidery yarn for eye highlights.
• Black embroidery thread for lashes, eyebrows, and mouth line.
• Pink yarn or blush powder for cheeks.
• Two tiny wooden-look buttons, about 8 mm, for apron straps.
• Yarn needle, stitch markers, pins, and scissors.
• Optional thin cardboard or plastic canvas for the base of the bag, pot, and watering can.

Abbreviations Used

• 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 or row
• FO = fasten off

Important Pattern Notes

Work most amigurumi pieces in continuous spiral rounds unless a joined round is clearly stated. Use a stitch marker at the first stitch of every round. Stuff firmly enough to keep the round shape, but do not overstuff or the stitches may stretch open.

The hen in the image has a soft upright shape: a large rounded head, narrow neck area, plump body under the dress, short wings at the sides, orange legs, wide three-toe feet, and a tall red comb leaning slightly to one side. Pin all pieces before sewing to keep the garden-doll expression balanced.

Main Head and Body

Head in White

1. R1: Make 6 sc in MR. Pull tight. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc; repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
4. R4: Sc 2, inc; repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
5. R5: Sc 3, inc; repeat 6 times. 30 sts.
6. R6: Sc 4, inc; repeat 6 times. 36 sts.
7. R7: Sc 5, inc; repeat 6 times. 42 sts.
8. R8: Sc 6, inc; repeat 6 times. 48 sts.
9. R9: Sc 7, inc; repeat 6 times. 54 sts.
10. R10-R19: Sc in each st around. 54 sts for 10 rounds.
11. R20: Sc 7, dec; repeat 6 times. 48 sts.
12. R21: Sc 6, dec; repeat 6 times. 42 sts.
13. R22: Sc 5, dec; repeat 6 times. 36 sts.
14. R23: Sc 4, dec; repeat 6 times. 30 sts.

Insert the eyes between R14 and R15, about 8 stitches apart. The eyes should sit wide and slightly low on the face, leaving room for the comb above and the beak between them. Begin stuffing the head firmly, shaping it into a rounded oval.

1. R24: Sc 3, dec; repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
2. R25: Sc 2, dec; repeat 6 times. 18 sts.

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Do not fasten off. Continue directly into the neck and body so the doll has one smooth white chicken form under the clothing.

Neck and Body in White

1. R26: Sc in each st around. 18 sts.
2. R27: Sc 2, inc; repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
3. R28: Sc 3, inc; repeat 6 times. 30 sts.
4. R29: Sc 4, inc; repeat 6 times. 36 sts.
5. R30: Sc 5, inc; repeat 6 times. 42 sts.
6. R31-R38: Sc in each st around. 42 sts for 8 rounds.
7. R39: Sc 5, dec; repeat 6 times. 36 sts.
8. R40: Sc 4, dec; repeat 6 times. 30 sts.
9. R41: Sc 3, dec; repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
10. R42: Sc 2, dec; repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
11. R43: Sc 1, dec; repeat 6 times. 12 sts.
12. R44: Dec around. 6 sts.

Stuff the body as you go. Keep the lower body rounded but slightly flatter at the bottom so the hen can sit with her legs hanging forward. FO, close the remaining hole, and weave in the tail.

Face Details

Beak in Orange

The beak is a short cone placed in the center of the face, directly below the eyes. It should point forward and slightly downward.

1. R1: Make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Sc in each st around. 6 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc; repeat 3 times. 9 sts.
4. R4: Sc in each st around. 9 sts.
5. R5: Sc 2, inc; repeat 3 times. 12 sts.
6. R6: Sc in each st around. 12 sts.

Stuff lightly. FO with a long tail. Sew the beak between R15 and R19 of the head. Flatten the base slightly while sewing so it looks oval at the face and rounded at the tip.

Cheeks in Pale Pink

1. R1: Make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Sl st to finish and FO with a long tail.

Make 2 cheeks. Sew one cheek on each side of the beak, between R17 and R20. Keep the cheeks low and soft, almost touching the sides of the beak.

Eye Embroidery

• With sky blue yarn, stitch a small curved oval around the outer lower half of each black eye.
• With white yarn, add one large highlight dot at the upper outer side and one tiny dot at the lower side.
• With black embroidery thread, stitch three lashes on the outer side of each eye.
• Stitch a curved eyebrow above each eye between R11 and R12.
• Add one short black vertical line from the bottom of the beak down toward the wattles.

Red Comb

The comb is made from three rounded lobes sewn together at the top of the head. In the image, the comb is large, puffy, and tilts slightly to the hen’s left side.

Large Middle Comb Lobe in Red

1. R1: Make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc; repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
4. R4-R9: Sc in each st around. 18 sts.
5. R10: Sc 1, dec; repeat 6 times. 12 sts.

Stuff firmly. FO with a long tail.

Side Comb Lobes in Red

Make 2.

1. R1: Make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 3, inc; repeat 3 times. 15 sts.
4. R4-R8: Sc in each st around. 15 sts.
5. R9: Sc 3, dec; repeat 3 times. 12 sts.

Stuff each side lobe firmly. FO with long tails. Sew the three lobes together at their lower sides, with the large lobe in the center. Sew the full comb onto the top left area of the head, covering R3 to R9. Angle it forward slightly for the same playful garden-hen look.

Red Wattles

The wattles are two long teardrop shapes hanging below the beak. They should sit close together and extend down onto the upper chest.

Make 2 in red.

1. R1: Make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc; repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
4. R4-R9: Sc in each st around. 18 sts.
5. R10: Sc 1, dec; repeat 6 times. 12 sts.
6. R11-R14: Sc in each st around. 12 sts.
7. R15: Sc 2, dec; repeat 3 times. 9 sts.

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Stuff the lower rounded end firmly and the upper end lightly. Flatten the top. FO with a long tail. Sew both wattles under the beak, side by side, starting at the center line below the beak and ending around the upper chest.

Wings and Arms

The white wings are short, rounded, and visible at each side of the dress. They hang downward like soft chicken arms.

Make 2 in white.

1. R1: Make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 3, inc; repeat 3 times. 15 sts.
4. R4-R10: Sc in each st around. 15 sts.
5. R11: Sc 3, dec; repeat 3 times. 12 sts.
6. R12-R14: Sc in each st around. 12 sts.

Stuff the lower half only. Flatten the top opening and sc through both layers with 6 sc to close. FO with a long tail. Sew wings to the sides of the body around R30-R32, angled slightly forward so they rest over the dress sides.

Orange Legs

The legs are narrow orange tubes that show below the blue dress. They are sewn under the body and centered so the hen can sit upright.

Make 2 in orange.

1. R1: Make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Sc 1, inc; repeat 3 times. 9 sts.
3. R3-R13: Sc in each st around. 9 sts.

Stuff lightly. FO with a long tail. Sew the legs under the body, about 5 stitches apart, between the front lower body rounds. Angle them forward.

Three-Toe Feet

Each foot has three rounded toes at the front, matching the image’s wide orange chicken feet inside sandals.

Toes in Orange

Make 6 toes total.

1. R1: Make 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. R2: Inc in each st around. 10 sts.
3. R3-R5: Sc in each st around. 10 sts.

Stuff lightly. For the first and second toe of each foot, FO. For the third toe, do not fasten off.

Join Toes for One Foot

1. R6: With the working yarn from the third toe, sc 5 around the third toe, sc 5 around the second toe, sc 10 around the first toe, sc 5 around the second toe, sc 5 around the third toe. 30 sts.
2. R7: Sc in each st around. 30 sts.
3. R8: Sc 3, dec; repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
4. R9: Sc 2, dec; repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
5. R10: Sc 1, dec; repeat 6 times. 12 sts.
6. R11: Dec around. 6 sts.

Stuff the foot before closing. FO and close the opening. Make the second foot the same way. Sew each foot to the bottom of one leg with toes pointing forward.

Blue Floral Dress

The dress has a fitted blue bodice and a flared skirt with many tiny embroidered flowers. It is crocheted as one removable-looking piece, but it may be sewn to the body to keep the shape tidy.

Dress Bodice in Blue

Work in rows first.

1. Row 1: Ch 37, sc in second ch from hook and across. 36 sts.
2. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. 36 sts.
3. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc 5, ch 7, skip 7, sc 12, ch 7, skip 7, sc 5. This makes armholes.
4. Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc 5, sc 7 in ch space, sc 12, sc 7 in ch space, sc 5. 36 sts.
5. Row 5-7: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. 36 sts.

Wrap the bodice around the hen’s upper body under the wattles. Join the back edges with sl st or sew them closed. The armholes should sit around the white wings.

Skirt in Blue

Join blue yarn to the lower edge of the bodice. Work in joined rounds.

1. R1: Ch 1, work 36 sc evenly around the lower bodice edge, sl st to join. 36 sts.
2. R2: Ch 1, sc 2, inc; repeat around, sl st to join. 48 sts.
3. R3: Ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to join. 48 sts.
4. R4: Ch 1, sc 3, inc; repeat around, sl st to join. 60 sts.
5. R5-R9: Ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to join. 60 sts.
6. R10: Ch 1, sc 4, inc; repeat around, sl st to join. 72 sts.
7. R11-R13: Ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to join. 72 sts.

Green Scalloped Dress Hem

Join green yarn to the last round of the skirt.

1. Hem Round: Ch 1, skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sl st in next st; repeat around. Adjust the last scallop if needed so the hem lies evenly.

FO and weave in ends. The scalloped green edge should create a soft garden trim, visible just above the orange legs.

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Flower Embroidery on Dress

• Use pink, white, yellow, and cream yarn scraps.
• For tiny dot flowers, make five small straight stitches around one yellow center stitch.
• Place flowers randomly across the skirt, keeping them small and scattered.
• Add a few green straight-stitch stems between the flowers.
• Do not overcrowd the bodice; keep the densest flowers on the skirt, like the image.

Green Garden Apron

The apron sits over the blue dress and covers the front of the skirt. It has a bib, wide lower panel, shoulder straps, two buttons, embroidered flowers, and tiny bee appliqués.

Apron Lower Panel in Green

1. Row 1: Ch 25, sc in second ch from hook and across. 24 sts.
2. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, inc, sc 22, inc. 26 sts.
3. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. 26 sts.
4. Row 4: Ch 1, turn, inc, sc 24, inc. 28 sts.
5. Row 5-11: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. 28 sts.
6. Row 12: Ch 1, turn, sc 2, hdc 2, dc 20, hdc 2, sc 2. 28 sts.

FO. This creates a slightly rounded apron bottom. The panel should cover the front center of the skirt without wrapping fully around the doll.

Apron Bib in Green

1. Row 1: Ch 15, sc in second ch from hook and across. 14 sts.
2. Row 2-6: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. 14 sts.

Do not fasten off. Ch 1 and sc evenly around the bib edges, placing 2 sc in each top corner. FO with a long tail. Sew the bib to the upper center of the apron panel.

Apron Straps in Green

Make 2 shoulder straps.

1. Ch 24.
2. Sc in second ch from hook and across. 23 sts.
3. FO with a long tail.

Sew one end of each strap to the top corners of the bib. Cross the straps slightly over the shoulders and sew the other ends to the back edge of the blue dress bodice. Sew one small button on each front strap base, just above the bib.

Apron Bottom Trim

Join green yarn to the lower edge of the apron.

1. Work: sl st, skip 1, 4 hdc in next st, skip 1; repeat across the lower edge.

This gives the apron a small wavy garden edge. FO and weave in the end.

Tiny Bees for Apron and Bodice

Make 3 bees: two for the apron and one for the blue bodice near the orange bag strap.

Bee Body in Yellow and Black

1. With yellow, ch 5.
2. Sc in second ch from hook, sc 2, 3 sc in last ch.
3. Working on the other side of the chain, sc 2, 2 sc in last st. 10 sts around.
4. Sl st to join and FO.

Use black embroidery thread to stitch two narrow stripes across each bee body.

Bee Wings in White

• For each bee, make 2 small wings.
• Ch 4, sl st in second ch, hdc in next ch, sl st in last ch.
• FO and sew one wing to each side of the bee body.

Sew bees to the apron as shown in the image: one near the upper right of the apron, one near the lower left flower area, and one on the blue bodice near the crossbody strap.

Small Apron Flowers

Make several tiny flowers for the apron. Use pink, white, yellow, and rose colors. These flowers should look like raised appliqués instead of flat embroidery.

1. R1: With flower center color, make 5 sc in MR, sl st to join.
2. R2: Change to petal color. In each st around, work ch 2, 2 hdc, ch 2, sl st. Repeat 5 petals.
3. FO with a sewing tail.

Make 3 or 4 flowers. Sew them on the lower left and lower center of the apron. Add simple green stitched stems and leaves around the flowers.

Orange Crossbody Bag

The small orange bag sits on the hen’s right side, with a long strap crossing from shoulder to hip. A white daisy decorates the front.

Bag Body in Orange

1. R1: Ch 13, sc in second ch from hook, sc 10, 3 sc in last ch. Work along the opposite side: sc 10, 2 sc in last st. 26 sts.
2. R2: Inc, sc 10, inc 3, sc 10, inc 2. 32 sts.
3. R3: BLO sc in each st around. 32 sts.
4. R4-R8: Sc in each st around. 32 sts.
5. R9: Sc 6, dec; repeat 4 times. 28 sts.

Flatten slightly into a small rectangular pouch. Add a small piece of plastic canvas inside if you want it to hold its shape. FO and weave in the tail.

Bag Flap in Orange

1. Row 1: Ch 13, sc in second ch from hook and across. 12 sts.
2. Row 2-5: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. 12 sts.
3. Row 6: Ch 1, turn, sc 1, hdc 2, dc 6, hdc 2, sc 1.

Sew the flap to the back top edge of the bag and fold it over the front.

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Bag Strap in Orange

1. Ch 70.
2. Sc in second ch from hook and across. 69 sts.
3. FO with long tails.

Sew one end of the strap to each side of the bag. Place the strap across the hen’s chest from the left shoulder to the right hip. Tack the strap at the shoulder and side so it stays in place.

Daisy on Bag

1. With yellow, make 6 sc in MR, sl st to join.
2. Change to white. In each st, work ch 2, 2 hdc, ch 2, sl st. Repeat 6 petals.
3. FO with a long tail and sew the daisy to the front flap.

Pink Flower on Head

The head flower sits on the right side of the forehead, near the comb but not hidden under it. It has a round center and layered pink petals.

Flower Center in Pale Pink or Cream

1. R1: Make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Sl st to join and FO.

Outer Petals in Light Pink

Join light pink yarn to any front loop of the flower center.

1. Petal Round: Ch 3, 2 dc in same st, ch 3, sl st in next st; repeat around to create 6 rounded petals.

FO with a long tail. Sew the flower above the hen’s right eye, between the comb and eyebrow area. Add a few cream embroidery stitches to the center.

Blue Sun Hat

The sun hat is a separate accessory placed beside the hen in the image. It is blue with small embroidered flowers and a narrow orange band around the crown.

Hat Crown in Blue

1. R1: Make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc; repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
4. R4: Sc 2, inc; repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
5. R5: Sc 3, inc; repeat 6 times. 30 sts.
6. R6: Sc 4, inc; repeat 6 times. 36 sts.
7. R7: BLO sc in each st around. 36 sts.
8. R8-R13: Sc in each st around. 36 sts.

Hat Brim in Blue

1. R14: FLO sc 2, inc; repeat around. 48 sts.
2. R15: Sc 3, inc; repeat around. 60 sts.
3. R16: Sc in each st around. 60 sts.
4. R17: Sc 4, inc; repeat around. 72 sts.
5. R18: Sc in each st around. 72 sts.
6. R19: Sc 5, inc; repeat around. 84 sts.
7. R20: Sc in each st around. 84 sts.

FO and weave in ends. Shape the brim gently with your fingers so it curves slightly downward.

Orange Hat Band

1. Ch 42, or chain enough to fit around the base of the hat crown.
2. Sc in second ch from hook and across.
3. Wrap around the crown just above the brim and sew the ends together.

Hat Flower Dots

• Use white, pink, and yellow yarn scraps.
• Stitch tiny flower dots across the crown and brim.
• Each dot flower can be made with one yellow center stitch and four small petal stitches.
• Keep the flowers scattered, with more on the brim edge like the image.

Orange Sandals with Green Straps

The sandals wrap around the orange feet and have green straps with small pink flowers on the outer sides.

Sandal Soles in Tan or Light Orange

Make 2.

1. R1: Ch 9, sc in second ch from hook, sc 6, 3 sc in last ch. Work opposite side: sc 6, 2 sc in last st. 18 sts.
2. R2: Inc, sc 6, inc 3, sc 6, inc 2. 24 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc, sc 6, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 6, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. 30 sts.

FO with a long tail. Sew one sole under each orange foot.

Green Foot Straps

Make 2 front straps and 2 ankle straps.

1. For each front strap, ch 12, sc in second ch from hook and across. 11 sts.
2. For each ankle strap, ch 16, sc in second ch from hook and across. 15 sts.

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Sew a front strap over the toes of each foot. Sew an ankle strap around the top of each foot where the leg meets the foot. Add one tiny pink flower on the outside edge of each sandal.

Potted Sunflower

The sunflower accessory sits in a small brown terracotta-style pot. The flower has a dark brown center, bright yellow petals, green leaves, and a green stem.

Flower Pot in Brown

1. R1: Make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc; repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
4. R4: BLO sc in each st around. 18 sts.
5. R5: Sc in each st around. 18 sts.
6. R6: Sc 2, inc; repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
7. R7-R9: Sc in each st around. 24 sts.
8. R10: FLO sc in each st around to make the rim. 24 sts.
9. R11: Sc in each st around. 24 sts.

FO and weave in ends. Place a round of dark brown crochet soil inside the pot.

Soil in Dark Brown

1. R1: Make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc; repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
4. R4: Sc 2, inc; repeat 6 times. 24 sts.

FO with a long tail. Stuff the pot lightly, then sew the soil disk into the top opening.

Sunflower Center in Dark Brown

1. R1: Make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc; repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
4. R4: Sc in each st around. 18 sts.

FO with a long tail. Flatten slightly.

Yellow Petals

Join yellow yarn to any stitch of the sunflower center.

1. Petal Round: Ch 4, sl st in second ch, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sl st in next st of center. Repeat around to make 18 pointed petals.

Stem and Leaves

1. Stem: With green, ch 14, sc in second ch from hook and across. FO.
2. Leaf: Ch 7, sl st in second ch, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc. FO. Make 2 leaves.

Sew the stem to the back of the sunflower head. Sew the lower stem into the center of the soil. Attach leaves on both sides of the stem.

Gray Watering Can

The watering can is small, rounded, and gray with a handle and short spout. It sits next to the sunflower pot.

Watering Can Body in Gray

1. R1: Make 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
2. R2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. R3: Sc 1, inc; repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
4. R4: Sc 2, inc; repeat 6 times. 24 sts.
5. R5: BLO sc in each st around. 24 sts.
6. R6-R10: Sc in each st around. 24 sts.
7. R11: Sc 2, dec; repeat 6 times. 18 sts.
8. R12: Sc 1, dec; repeat 6 times. 12 sts.

Stuff lightly, leaving the top slightly open like a can. FO and weave in the tail.

Watering Can Rim

1. Join gray yarn to the top opening.
2. Ch 1, sc in each st around, sl st to join.
3. FO and weave in ends.

Spout in Gray

1. R1: Make 5 sc in MR. 5 sts.
2. R2-R7: Sc in each st around. 5 sts.

Do not stuff. FO with a long tail. Sew the spout to the side of the can, angled slightly upward.

Handle in Gray

1. Ch 18.
2. Sc in second ch from hook and across. 17 sts.
3. FO with long tails.

Sew one end of the handle near the upper side of the can and the other end near the lower side, forming a curved handle opposite the spout.

Optional Hidden Support

If your hen leans forward because of the large comb and accessories, insert a short craft wire or pipe cleaner inside each leg before sewing the feet. Bend the lower end into the foot shape. Keep all wire ends folded and covered so no sharp point can poke through.

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Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

1. Place the blue dress on the body first. Sew the back seam neatly and tack the dress to the body at the shoulders and waist.
2. Sew the green apron over the front of the dress. Add the crossed shoulder straps and buttons.
3. Attach the wings at the sides so they rest naturally over the dress edges.
4. Sew the legs under the body, then sew the feet to the legs with toes facing forward.
5. Attach the red wattles under the beak, then sew the comb on top of the head.
6. Sew the pink head flower near the upper right side of the face.
7. Add the orange crossbody bag and tack the strap in two hidden points.
8. Finish the eyes with blue edging, white highlights, lashes, and curved eyebrows.
9. Add blush to the cheeks lightly, using pink yarn stitches or a small amount of craft blush.
10. Place the sun hat, sunflower pot, and watering can beside the hen for the full garden display.

Care Notes

Because this project has many small sewn details, spot cleaning is best. Use a damp cloth with mild soap and gently press the dirty area. Do not soak the doll, especially if you used cardboard, buttons, felt, or blush powder.

Allow the doll and accessories to air dry fully before storing. Keep the comb, flower, bag strap, and sunflower petals shaped while drying so the display keeps its cheerful garden look.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The head is round, white, and firmly stuffed.
• The beak is centered between the eyes and points forward.
• The red comb has three puffy lobes and leans slightly to one side.
• The wattles hang below the beak and reach the upper chest.
• The blue dress has a flared skirt, green scalloped hem, and tiny flowers.
• The green apron has straps, buttons, bees, flowers, and a wavy lower edge.
• The orange bag has a white daisy and a diagonal strap.
• The feet have three toes, sandals, green straps, and small pink flowers.
• The sun hat is blue with an orange band and scattered flower embroidery.
• The sunflower pot and gray watering can are finished as separate props.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Store the hen in a dry place away from direct sunlight. Strong sun may fade the blue dress, orange bag, and red comb. If displaying near a window, rotate the doll occasionally so one side does not fade faster than the other.

For dust removal, use a soft makeup brush or a clean dry paintbrush. Brush gently around the eyes, flower petals, apron bees, and dress embroidery. Avoid pulling the yarn floats or small appliqués.

If the doll is made for display only, keep it on a shelf or in a clear case. If it is handled often, check the buttons, bees, flower, and bag strap regularly. Reinforce any loose pieces with matching yarn and a yarn needle.

Do not machine wash the finished set. The separate sunflower pot, watering can, and sun hat may lose shape in a washer. Gentle spot cleaning keeps the stitches firm and preserves the handmade garden details.

Finishing Thought

Your Flower Garden Hen with Sun Hat is complete when the white hen body, red comb, cheerful face, floral blue dress, green apron, orange bag, sandals, sun hat, sunflower, and watering can all work together as one bright spring garden scene. Shape each small piece carefully, and the finished doll will look sweet, detailed, and full of handmade charm.