Crochet Tutorial: Eeyore Duckling Garden Doll – Free Crochet Pattern.

This cheerful crochet garden doll features a soft blue Eeyore-style donkey body, long droopy ears with rosy pink inner panels, a peach muzzle, a black yarn mane, denim overalls, a striped cardigan, brown sandals, a crossbody garden satchel with a tiny carrot, two yellow ducklings sitting on the head, a matching yellow-and-blue bee hat, and two small crochet potted plants.

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Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US crochet terms and is designed as a detailed amigurumi-style display doll. The finished doll is worked mostly in continuous spiral rounds, with several flat and shaped pieces sewn on afterward. The design has a garden theme, so the accessories should look playful, handmade, and slightly soft rather than stiff or toy-factory perfect.

The body proportions are important for matching the image. The head is tall and oval with a long peach muzzle. The ears are oversized and hang down beside the face. The body is rounded and dressed in blue overalls. The legs are long and narrow, while the arms are shorter and tucked under the striped cardigan sleeves.

Finished Size

• Main doll: about 12 in / 30 cm tall when using medium weight yarn.
• Head width: about 4 in / 10 cm across the cheeks.
• Ear length: about 5 in / 12.5 cm from top to tip.
• Ducklings: about 1.25 in / 3 cm tall each.
• Bucket hat: about 4.5 in / 11.5 cm wide across the brim.
• Potted plants: about 2.5 in / 6.5 cm tall each.

Materials

• Medium weight yarn in bright sky blue for body, head, arms, legs, and outer ears.
• Medium weight yarn in denim blue for overalls.
• Medium weight yarn in light cream or oatmeal for cardigan stripes.
• Medium weight yarn in medium blue for cardigan stripes.
• Medium weight yarn in soft peach for muzzle and lower face.
• Medium weight yarn in warm pink for inner ears.
• Medium weight yarn in yellow for ducklings and hat crown.
• Medium weight yarn in aqua blue for hat brim.
• Medium weight yarn in brown for sandals, satchel, soil, and plant pot details.
• Medium weight yarn in terracotta and mustard for plant pots.
• Medium weight yarn in green for leaves and carrot top.
• Small amount of orange yarn for carrot.
• Small amount of white yarn for eyes, bee wings, and small flowers.
• Small amount of black yarn for pupils, mane, face line, nostrils, bee stripes, and embroidery.
• 3.25 mm crochet hook for main doll.
• 2.75 mm crochet hook for small accessories and appliques.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Two 8 mm safety eyes, or black yarn if making embroidered eyes.
• Two small tan buttons for overalls.
• Yarn needle.
• Stitch marker.
• Pins for positioning pieces.
• Optional: pipe cleaners or thin craft wire for plant stems only.

Abbreviations

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

Gauge and Working Notes

Gauge is not extremely strict, but the stitches should be tight enough that stuffing does not show through. For the best shape, crochet the doll with a firm tension and stuff gradually. The head, muzzle, body, and legs should feel full but not stretched.

Work most amigurumi pieces in continuous rounds unless the pattern says to join. Use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round. When changing colors for stripes, complete the last yarn-over of the previous stitch with the new color.

For a clean image-matching finish, sew slowly and check the doll from the front often. The long ears should sit high on the head and angle outward before drooping. The black center face line should divide the face evenly from the mane down to the muzzle.

Main Doll Legs

Leg One

Use bright sky blue yarn and the 3.25 mm hook. Stuff the leg as you go, keeping the lower leg firm and straight. The pictured doll has long blue legs that extend below the short overalls.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc in each st around. (12)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. R4: BLO sc around. (18)
5. R5-R7: sc around for 3 rounds. (18)
6. R8: sc 4, dec, repeat around. (15)
7. R9-R18: sc around for 10 rounds. (15)
8. R19: sc 13, sl st 2. (15)

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FO the first leg only. Leave a short tail and set aside.

Leg Two

Repeat R1-R19 for the second leg, but do not fasten off. The second leg will continue into the body joining round. Make sure both feet point forward before joining.

Body and Lower Torso

The body is rounded, slightly pear-shaped, and covered by denim-style overalls. The upper chest should remain visible under the cardigan. Use bright sky blue first, then change to denim blue to create the overalls area.

1. R20: With the working yarn from leg two, ch 3, sc into any stitch on leg one, sc 14 around leg one, sc in each of the 3 chains, sc 15 around leg two, sc in the opposite side of each chain. (36)
2. R21: sc around. (36)
3. R22: sc 5, inc, repeat around. (42)
4. R23-R25: sc around for 3 rounds. (42)
5. R26: Change to denim blue, BLO sc around. (42)
6. R27-R33: sc around for 7 rounds. (42)
7. R34: sc 5, dec, repeat around. (36)
8. R35-R37: sc around for 3 rounds. (36)
9. R38: sc 4, dec, repeat around. (30)
10. R39-R40: sc around for 2 rounds. (30)
11. R41: Change back to bright sky blue, BLO sc around. (30)
12. R42: sc 3, dec, repeat around. (24)
13. R43: sc around. (24)
14. R44: sc 2, dec, repeat around. (18)

Stuff the body firmly. The lower body should be round and stable, while the neck opening should remain centered. FO and leave a long tail for sewing the head.

Overall Front Bib

The bib sits on the front of the body and should look like a small square denim panel with two straps rising to the shoulders. Work this piece flat in denim blue.

1. Row 1: ch 13, sc in second ch from hook and across. (12)
2. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc across. (12)
3. Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc across. (12)
4. Row 4: ch 1, turn, sc across. (12)
5. Row 5: ch 1, turn, sc across. (12)
6. Row 6: ch 1, turn, sc across. (12)
7. Border: ch 1, sc evenly around all four sides, placing 2 sc in each corner. Sl st to first border sc.

FO and leave a long tail. Sew the bib to the front center of the body, beginning just above the round belly. Sew only around the sides and bottom so the top edge looks slightly raised.

Overall Straps

Make two straps in denim blue.

1. Ch 19.
2. Sc in second ch from hook and across. (18)
3. FO and leave a sewing tail.

Sew one strap from the top right of the bib over the right shoulder. Sew the second strap from the top left of the bib over the left shoulder. Add one small tan button to the front end of each strap.

Head

The head is tall and rounded, with the narrow top carrying the black mane and ducklings. The lower face is covered by the peach muzzle, so keep the blue head smooth and evenly stuffed.

1. R1: With bright sky blue, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc in each st around. (12)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. (24)
5. R5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. (30)
6. R6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. (36)
7. R7: sc 5, inc, repeat around. (42)
8. R8-R15: sc around for 8 rounds. (42)
9. R16: sc 6, inc, repeat around. (48)
10. R17-R22: sc around for 6 rounds. (48)
11. R23: sc 6, dec, repeat around. (42)
12. R24: sc around. (42)
13. R25: sc 5, dec, repeat around. (36)
14. R26: sc 4, dec, repeat around. (30)
15. R27: sc 3, dec, repeat around. (24)
16. R28: sc 2, dec, repeat around. (18)

Stuff the head firmly, shaping it into a long oval. FO and leave a long tail. Do not close the bottom completely if you prefer easier sewing; the neck will cover the opening.

Peach Muzzle

The muzzle is a large oval piece that covers the lower front of the face. It begins below the eyes and extends down to the chin. Use soft peach yarn.

1. R1: ch 8, sc in second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, work on the other side of the chain, sc 5, inc in last st. (16)
2. R2: inc, sc 5, inc in next 3 sts, sc 5, inc in last 2 sts. (22)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, sc 5, sc 1, inc, repeat 3 times across the curve, sc 5, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. (30)
4. R4: sc 2, inc, sc 6, sc 2, inc, repeat 3 times across the curve, sc 6, sc 2, inc, sc 2, inc. (38)
5. R5-R8: sc around for 4 rounds. (38)
6. R9: sc 4, dec, sc 7, dec, sc 6, dec, sc 7, dec, sc 4. (34)
7. R10: sc around. (34)

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FO and leave a long sewing tail. Add light stuffing behind the muzzle before sewing it to the face. The top of the muzzle should sit just under the eye patches, and the lower edge should curve around the chin.

Eye Patches and Eyes

The eyes in the photo are soft white oval patches with black pupils, giving the doll a gentle expression. Make two white ovals.

1. R1: With white yarn and 2.75 mm hook, ch 5, sc in second ch from hook, sc 2, 3 sc in last ch, work on the opposite side, sc 2, inc. (10)
2. R2: inc, sc 2, inc in next 3 sts, sc 2, inc in next 2 sts. (16)
3. Sl st to finish and FO, leaving a long tail.

Sew the eye patches to the blue head above the peach muzzle. Angle them slightly inward so the expression looks sweet and curious. Add black pupils by embroidering vertical ovals near the inner lower side of each white patch. Add a tiny white stitch on each pupil if desired.

Long Outer Ears

The ears are a key feature. Each ear is long, rounded at the end, blue outside, and pink inside. They are sewn high on the head and hang down beside the cheeks.

Blue Outer Ear, Make Two

1. R1: With bright sky blue, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: sc around. (6)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (9)
4. R4: sc around. (9)
5. R5: sc 2, inc, repeat around. (12)
6. R6: sc around. (12)
7. R7: sc 3, inc, repeat around. (15)
8. R8: sc around. (15)
9. R9: sc 4, inc, repeat around. (18)
10. R10-R17: sc around for 8 rounds. (18)
11. R18: sc 4, dec, repeat around. (15)
12. R19-R21: sc around for 3 rounds. (15)
13. R22: sc 3, dec, repeat around. (12)
14. R23: sc around. (12)
15. Flatten the opening and sc 6 through both layers to close.

FO and leave a long tail. Do not stuff the ears. Flatten them so they droop naturally.

Pink Inner Ear, Make Two

Work flat in warm pink.

1. Row 1: ch 5, sc in second ch from hook and across. (4)
2. Row 2: ch 1, turn, inc, sc 2, inc. (6)
3. Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc across. (6)
4. Row 4: ch 1, turn, inc, sc 4, inc. (8)
5. Rows 5-12: ch 1, turn, sc across. (8)
6. Row 13: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 4, dec. (6)
7. Row 14: ch 1, turn, sc across. (6)
8. Row 15: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 2, dec. (4)
9. Border: ch 1, sc evenly around, placing 2 sc at the rounded tip.

FO and leave a sewing tail. Sew one pink inner panel to the front of each blue ear, leaving a narrow blue border visible all around.

Arms

The arms are blue and short, with the cardigan sleeves added over them. The hands are rounded and visible below the sleeves.

1. R1: With bright sky blue, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc in each st around. (12)
3. R3-R5: sc around for 3 rounds. (12)
4. R6: sc 4, dec, repeat around. (10)
5. R7-R15: sc around for 9 rounds. (10)

Stuff the lower half lightly. Flatten the top and sc 5 through both layers. FO and leave a long tail. Make two arms.

Striped Cardigan Sleeves

The cardigan in the image has wide alternating cream and blue stripes. Make two sleeves and slip them over the arms before sewing the arms to the body.

1. R1: With medium blue, ch 12, join with sl st to form a ring, being careful not to twist. (12)
2. R2: ch 1, sc around, sl st to join. (12)
3. R3: Change to cream, ch 1, sc around, sl st to join. (12)
4. R4: Cream sc around, sl st to join. (12)
5. R5: Change to medium blue, sc around. (12)
6. R6: Medium blue sc around. (12)
7. R7-R12: Repeat two rounds cream and two rounds blue until sleeve fits the arm.
8. FO and weave in ends.

Slide one sleeve over each arm. Let the blue hand show below the sleeve cuff. Sew the arms to the upper sides of the body at R40-R42, angled slightly downward.

Open Striped Cardigan Body

This cardigan is not a closed sweater. It sits open over the overalls, with two front panels and a back panel. Work flat from the bottom upward in rows.

1. Row 1: With medium blue, ch 43, sc in second ch from hook and across. (42)
2. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc across. (42)
3. Row 3: Change to cream, ch 1, turn, sc across. (42)
4. Row 4: ch 1, turn, sc across. (42)
5. Row 5: Change to medium blue, ch 1, turn, sc across. (42)
6. Row 6: ch 1, turn, sc across. (42)
7. Rows 7-16: Continue two rows cream, two rows medium blue, keeping 42 sts each row.
8. Row 17: sc 10, ch 4, skip 5 sts, sc 12, ch 4, skip 5 sts, sc 10. This creates armholes.
9. Row 18: ch 1, turn, sc across, working 4 sc into each ch-4 space. (42)
10. Rows 19-22: Continue stripe pattern, sc across. (42)

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FO and weave in ends. Place the cardigan around the body with the opening in front. Put the arms through the armholes. Sew lightly at the shoulders and under the arms so the cardigan stays open and relaxed.

Head Assembly

Place the head on the body so the peach muzzle faces directly forward. Sew the neck opening to the top of the body using the long tail. Go around twice for strength. Add extra stuffing at the neck before closing the last gap so the head does not wobble.

Sew the ears to the upper sides of the head around R9-R12. The top of each ear should sit just below the mane area. Angle the ears outward at the top, then tack them lightly near the cheek if you want the same soft droop shown in the image.

Black Mane and Center Face Line

The black mane sits on the top center of the head as a messy tuft. Cut 18 strands of black yarn, each about 5 in / 13 cm long. Use a hook to pull each strand under a stitch along the top center line of the head. Tie each strand with a lark’s head knot.

Trim the mane to about 1.5 in / 4 cm tall. Do not make it too neat. The photo shows a fluffy, slightly spiky tuft.

Using black yarn and a yarn needle, embroider a straight center line from the base of the mane down the forehead and over the center of the peach muzzle. Use long vertical stitches. Add two short black nostril stitches near the lower part of the muzzle.

Ducklings on Head

Make two small yellow ducklings. They sit like tiny garden friends on either side of the black mane. Use the 2.75 mm hook and yellow yarn.

Duckling Body, Make Two

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc in each st around. (12)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. R4-R6: sc around for 3 rounds. (18)
5. R7: sc 1, dec, repeat around. (12)
6. R8: dec around. (6)

Stuff lightly, FO, and close the opening.

Duckling Head, Make Two

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc in each st around. (12)
3. R3-R4: sc around for 2 rounds. (12)
4. R5: dec around. (6)

Stuff lightly and sew the head to the top front of the duckling body.

Duckling Wings, Make Four

1. Ch 4.
2. Sc in second ch from hook, hdc in next ch, 3 hdc in last ch.
3. FO and leave a tail.

Sew one wing to each side of each duckling. Embroider a tiny black eye on each side of the head. For the beak, use orange yarn and make two small horizontal stitches at the front.

Sew one duckling to the top left of the head and the other to the top right. They should sit close to the black mane, facing slightly outward.

Yellow and Blue Bucket Hat

The hat shown beside the doll is a separate accessory. It has a yellow crown, bright blue brim, and a small bee applique on the front.

Hat Crown

1. R1: With yellow yarn, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc in each st around. (12)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. (24)
5. R5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. (30)
6. R6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. (36)
7. R7: sc 5, inc, repeat around. (42)
8. R8: BLO sc around. (42)
9. R9-R15: sc around for 7 rounds. (42)

Blue Brim

1. R16: Change to aqua blue, FLO sc 6, inc, repeat around. (48)
2. R17: sc 7, inc, repeat around. (54)
3. R18: sc 8, inc, repeat around. (60)
4. R19: sc around. (60)
5. R20: sl st loosely around to finish the edge.

FO and weave in ends. Shape the brim outward with your fingers.

Bee Applique for Hat

1. With yellow yarn, 6 sc in MR, sl st to join.
2. Use black yarn to embroider two horizontal stripes across the yellow circle.
3. With white yarn, make two small wing stitches on top of the bee.
4. Use black yarn to add one tiny eye.

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Sew the bee to the front of the yellow crown, just above the blue brim.

Brown Garden Satchel

The satchel hangs across the body from one shoulder to the opposite hip. It is a small brown flap bag with a carrot applique on the front.

Bag Body

1. Row 1: With brown yarn, ch 11, sc in second ch from hook and across. (10)
2. Rows 2-9: ch 1, turn, sc across. (10)
3. Border: ch 1, sc evenly around the rectangle, placing 2 sc in each corner.

FO and weave in the short end.

Bag Back and Flap

1. Row 1: With brown yarn, ch 11, sc in second ch from hook and across. (10)
2. Rows 2-9: ch 1, turn, sc across. (10)
3. Row 10: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 6, dec. (8)
4. Row 11: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 4, dec. (6)
5. Row 12: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 2, dec. (4)
6. Border: sc evenly around the entire piece.

Place the two rectangles together with the flap piece at the back. Sew the sides and bottom closed, leaving the top under the flap open. Fold the flap forward and tack it down at the front.

Satchel Strap

1. Ch 66 with brown yarn.
2. Sc in second ch from hook and across. (65)
3. FO and leave long tails.

Sew one end of the strap to each top side of the bag. Place the strap diagonally across the doll from the left shoulder to the right hip, matching the image. Tack the strap lightly at the shoulder and side so it stays in position.

Carrot Applique

1. With orange yarn, ch 6.
2. Sc in second ch from hook, sc 3, 3 sc in last ch.
3. Work along the opposite side, sc 3, sl st into first st.
4. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

For the carrot top, attach green yarn at the wide end. Ch 4, sl st back down the chain, ch 3, sl st back down, ch 4, sl st back down. FO. Sew the carrot to the front of the satchel flap.

Brown Sandals

The sandals sit over the blue feet. They have a brown sole, a toe strap, and a tiny bee or flower detail near the outside edge.

Sandal Sole, Make Two

1. R1: With brown yarn, ch 9, sc in second ch from hook, sc 6, 3 sc in last ch, work on opposite side, sc 6, inc. (18)
2. R2: inc, sc 6, inc in next 3 sts, sc 6, inc in next 2 sts. (24)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, sc 7, sc 1, inc, repeat 3 times around toe curve, sc 7, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. (32)
4. Sl st to finish and FO.

Sandal Toe Strap, Make Two

1. Ch 12 with brown yarn.
2. Sc in second ch from hook and across. (11)
3. FO and leave tails for sewing.

Sew one sole under each foot. Sew one strap across the top front of each foot, curving it over the toes. Keep the strap snug but not too tight.

Tiny Bee for Sandals, Make Two

1. With yellow yarn, 5 sc in MR, sl st to join.
2. Use black yarn to embroider two short stripes.
3. Use white yarn to add two tiny wing stitches.

Sew one tiny bee to the outside edge of each sandal strap. Add one small white flower beside one bee if desired, using 5 small white lazy-daisy stitches around a yellow center.

Small Bee on Overalls

The front of the overalls has a tiny bee detail. Make this applique small so it does not cover the bib.

1. With yellow yarn and 2.75 mm hook, 5 sc in MR, sl st to join.
2. FO yellow.
3. Use black yarn to embroider two stripes and one dot eye.
4. Use white yarn to make two short wing stitches at the top.

Sew the bee to the center of the overall bib, slightly below the buttons.

Terracotta Potted Plant

This plant has a reddish clay pot, dark soil, and green rounded leaves. It matches the plant on the right side of the photo.

Terracotta Pot

1. R1: With terracotta yarn, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc in each st around. (12)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. R4: BLO sc around. (18)
5. R5-R7: sc around for 3 rounds. (18)
6. R8: sc 2, inc, repeat around. (24)
7. R9: sc around. (24)
8. R10: FLO sl st around to create the rim.

FO terracotta. Stuff the pot lightly.

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Soil Circle

1. R1: With dark brown yarn, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc in each st around. (12)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. (24)

FO and sew the soil circle to the top opening of the pot.

Plant Stem and Leaves

1. Main stem: With green yarn, ch 9, sl st in second ch from hook and down the chain. FO.
2. Side stem one: ch 6, sl st back down. FO.
3. Side stem two: ch 5, sl st back down. FO.

For each leaf, ch 5, sc in second ch from hook, hdc, dc, 3 hdc in last ch, work down the other side with dc, hdc, sc, sl st. Make five leaves. Sew the leaves to the stems, then sew the stems to the center of the soil circle.

Mustard Mini Pot with Sprout

The second small plant in the image is a mustard-yellow pot with a little green sprout. Make it slightly taller and narrower than the terracotta pot.

Mustard Pot

1. R1: With mustard yarn, 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. R4: BLO sc around. (18)
5. R5-R8: sc around for 4 rounds. (18)
6. R9: sc 2, inc, repeat around. (24)
7. R10: sl st around for rim. (24)

Stuff lightly and add a dark brown soil circle following R1-R4 from the terracotta plant.

Small Sprout

1. With green yarn, ch 7, sl st in second ch from hook and down. FO.
2. Leaf one: ch 4, sc, hdc, 3 hdc in end, hdc and sc back on the other side.
3. Leaf two: repeat leaf one.

Sew the sprout and leaves to the soil center. The leaves should tilt outward softly.

Optional Face Shaping

To make the face more like the photo, use a long yarn needle with blue yarn. Insert the needle at the back of the head, come out at the inner corner of one eye, go back in at the outer corner of the same eye, and return to the back. Pull gently to indent the eye.

Repeat on the other eye. Tie the yarn securely at the back and hide the knot under the mane or inside the head. Do not pull too tightly, because the face should remain soft and friendly.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

• Sew the head firmly to the body and check that the muzzle faces forward.
• Sew both ears high on the head, with the pink panels facing front.
• Add the black mane along the top center of the head.
• Embroider the black center line from the mane down the muzzle.
• Add nostrils near the bottom of the peach muzzle.
• Sew the ducklings on top of the head, one on each side of the mane.
• Attach the cardigan body around the shoulders and place sleeves neatly over the arms.
• Sew the overall bib and straps in place, then add the two small buttons.
• Place the satchel diagonally across the chest and sew it securely at the hip.
• Add sandals under the feet and decorate them with tiny bees.
• Set the yellow bucket hat and potted plants beside the doll for the full garden display.

Care Notes

Because this doll includes many small sewn details, spot cleaning is the safest method. Use a damp cloth with mild soap and gently dab the surface. Avoid rubbing the embroidered eyes, bees, ducklings, and carrot applique.

If the doll is made for a child, replace buttons and safety eyes with embroidery. Small parts can become a choking hazard. For display use, the tiny buttons and appliques give the doll the same charming garden look shown in the image.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The head is tall, oval, and centered on the body.
• The peach muzzle covers the lower front of the face.
• The eyes are white oval patches with black pupils.
• The ears are long, droopy, blue outside, and pink inside.
• The black mane is fluffy and placed between the ducklings.
• The cardigan has wide cream and blue stripes.
• The overalls have a front bib, two straps, buttons, and a tiny bee.
• The satchel has a carrot on the front flap.
• The sandals are brown with tiny bee details.
• The separate yellow-and-blue hat has a bee applique.
• The two potted plants are placed beside the finished doll for the garden scene.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Store the finished crochet doll in a dry place away from strong sunlight. Long exposure to sunlight can fade blue, yellow, and pink yarn over time. Keep the ducklings, mane, and plant leaves from being crushed by placing the doll upright on a shelf.

For dust removal, use a soft makeup brush or a clean dry cloth. Brush gently around the eyes, muzzle, overalls, and cardigan stripes. If the hat or potted plants are displayed separately, dust each piece before returning it to the scene.

Do not machine wash the full set unless every part is firmly sewn, all details are embroidered, and the yarn label says machine washing is safe. Even then, place the doll inside a laundry bag and use cold water on a gentle cycle.

After cleaning, reshape the ears, hat brim, satchel, and plant leaves while damp. Let all pieces air dry completely before storage. Never tumble dry, because heat can distort stuffing, shrink yarn, and flatten the delicate amigurumi shape.