Knitting Tutorial: Sunflower Duck Strawberry Gardener Doll – Free Knitting Pattern.

This cheerful knitted duck gardener doll features a round green duck head, shiny safety eyes, a yellow beak, a sunflower and ladybug head decoration, a cream puff-sleeve blouse, striped brown overalls, yellow feet with flower sandals, and tiny garden accessories including a straw hat, strawberry basket, crossbody basket, and watering can.

 

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Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US English knitting terms. The doll is worked mostly in the round using double-pointed needles or the magic loop method. Small details are knitted flat, shaped, and sewn on carefully so the finished toy has the same handmade garden-doll look as the image.

• Finished size: About 12 inches tall when worked with DK yarn and 2.75 mm needles.
• Skill level: Confident beginner to intermediate.
• Construction: Head, body, legs, arms, clothing, and accessories are made separately, then assembled.
• Gauge: 7 stitches and 10 rounds = 1 inch in stockinette, worked firmly.
• Stuffing style: Firm enough to hold shape, but not stretched so tightly that stitches open.

Materials

• DK weight yarn in leaf green for the duck head.
• DK weight yarn in golden yellow for beak, legs, and feet.
• DK weight yarn in cream for blouse and neck collar.
• DK weight yarn in tan and warm brown for striped overalls, basket, sandals, and wing accents.
• DK weight yarn in straw beige for the hat and accessory baskets.
• Small amounts of red, black, white, blue, pink, green, and sunflower yellow yarn.
• 2.75 mm double-pointed needles or long circular needle for magic loop.
• 2.5 mm needles for tighter accessory details.
• 10 mm black safety eyes or embroidered eyes.
• Polyester fiberfill.
• Tapestry needle.
• Two small cream buttons for overall straps.
• Stitch markers, pins, and scissors.
• Optional: small amount of plastic canvas for basket bottoms.

Abbreviations

• K: Knit.
• P: Purl.
• Sts: Stitches.
• Rnd: Round.
• RS: Right side.
• WS: Wrong side.
• Kfb: Knit into the front and back of the same stitch.
• K2tog: Knit 2 stitches together.
• SSK: Slip 1, slip 1, knit slipped stitches together through the back loops.
• BO: Bind off.
• CO: Cast on.
• St st: Stockinette stitch.
• Seed stitch: Alternate K1, P1, then work opposite stitches on the next row.
• I-cord: Knit a small cord by sliding stitches across a double-pointed needle.

Important Knitting Notes

Work the doll with a tight gauge so the stuffing does not show. Most pieces begin with a small cast-on and are shaped with even increases. Use removable markers to divide rounds into four sections, especially on the head and body.

When changing stripes on the overalls, carry the unused yarn loosely up the inside. Do not pull tightly. The striped pants should look soft, rounded, and slightly puffy like the image, especially around the thighs and lower legs.

• Stuff the head very firmly to keep the round shape.
• Stuff arms and legs lightly at the top so they sew neatly to the body.
• Flatten the beak slightly before sewing so it becomes wide and duck-like.
• Use embroidery after assembly for flowers, eyebrows, mouth line, and small garden details.

Green Duck Head

The head is a large smooth sphere. It should be slightly wider than the body and sit high on a short cream neck. Use leaf green yarn and 2.75 mm needles. Work in the round.

1. CO 8 sts. Join in the round, being careful not to twist.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts. 8 sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st. 16 sts.
4. Rnd 3: K all sts.
5. Rnd 4: K1, kfb, repeat around. 24 sts.
6. Rnd 5: K all sts.
7. Rnd 6: K2, kfb, repeat around. 32 sts.
8. Rnd 7: K all sts.
9. Rnd 8: K3, kfb, repeat around. 40 sts.
10. Rnd 9: K all sts.
11. Rnd 10: K4, kfb, repeat around. 48 sts.
12. Rnd 11: K all sts.
13. Rnd 12: K5, kfb, repeat around. 56 sts.
14. Rnd 13: K all sts.
15. Rnd 14: K6, kfb, repeat around. 64 sts.
16. Rnds 15-30: K all sts for 16 rounds.

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Place the safety eyes between Rnds 22 and 23, about 12 stitches apart. The eyes should sit low on the front of the face, leaving enough space above for the sunflower and ladybug details. Add washers before continuing.

1. Rnd 31: K6, k2tog, repeat around. 56 sts.
2. Rnd 32: K all sts.
3. Rnd 33: K5, k2tog, repeat around. 48 sts.
4. Rnd 34: K all sts.
5. Rnd 35: K4, k2tog, repeat around. 40 sts.
6. Rnd 36: K all sts.
7. Rnd 37: K3, k2tog, repeat around. 32 sts.
8. Stuff the head firmly, shaping it into a smooth round ball.
9. Rnd 38: K2, k2tog, repeat around. 24 sts.
10. Rnd 39: K1, k2tog, repeat around. 16 sts.
11. Rnd 40: K2tog around. 8 sts.
12. Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull closed, and weave in.

Yellow Duck Beak

The beak is wide, rounded, and slightly raised from the face. It is made in two knitted pieces: an upper beak and a lower lip ridge. Sew it below the eyes so it covers the lower center of the face.

Upper Beak

1. With golden yellow yarn, CO 10 sts and work flat.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: P all sts.
4. Row 3: Kfb, K8, kfb. 12 sts.
5. Row 4: P all sts.
6. Row 5: Kfb, K10, kfb. 14 sts.
7. Rows 6-8: Work in St st.
8. Row 9: SSK, K10, k2tog. 12 sts.
9. Row 10: P all sts.
10. Row 11: SSK, K8, k2tog. 10 sts.
11. BO loosely, leaving a long sewing tail.

Lower Beak Ridge

1. CO 10 sts with golden yellow yarn.
2. Rows 1-3: K all sts to create a small garter ridge.
3. BO loosely.

Fold the upper beak very lightly and stuff only the center. Sew the cast-on edge to the face first, then sew the sides down. Attach the lower ridge directly under the upper beak, leaving the center edge slightly visible like a small smiling duck bill.

Eyebrows and Facial Details

• Using black yarn, embroider one short slanted eyebrow above each eye.
• Each eyebrow should be about 4 stitches long.
• Angle the left eyebrow gently downward toward the center.
• Angle the right eyebrow gently downward toward the center.
• With green yarn, lightly sculpt under the beak by pulling a strand from cheek to cheek through the head.

Cream Neck and Body Base

The body is hidden partly under the blouse and overalls, but it gives the doll its soft seated shape. Begin at the neck in cream, then change to a neutral body color or cream. The body should be smaller than the head and gently pear-shaped.

1. With cream yarn, CO 24 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-5: K1, P1 rib around for the high collar.
3. Rnd 6: K all sts.
4. Rnd 7: K3, kfb, repeat around. 30 sts.
5. Rnd 8: K all sts.
6. Rnd 9: K4, kfb, repeat around. 36 sts.
7. Rnd 10: K all sts.
8. Rnd 11: K5, kfb, repeat around. 42 sts.
9. Rnds 12-25: K all sts.
10. Rnd 26: K5, k2tog, repeat around. 36 sts.
11. Rnd 27: K all sts.
12. Rnd 28: K4, k2tog, repeat around. 30 sts.
13. Stuff the body firmly through the bottom opening.
14. Rnd 29: K3, k2tog, repeat around. 24 sts.
15. Rnd 30: K2, k2tog, repeat around. 18 sts.
16. Rnd 31: K1, k2tog, repeat around. 12 sts.
17. Rnd 32: K2tog around. 6 sts.
18. Cut yarn, pull through remaining sts, and close.

Cream Blouse with Puff Sleeves

The blouse is worked as a separate short garment and slipped over the body before the overalls are attached. It has a ribbed neck, cream body, tiny embroidered flowers, and soft puff sleeves like the image.

Blouse Bodice

1. With cream yarn, CO 36 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-4: K1, P1 rib around.
3. Rnd 5: K all sts.
4. Rnd 6: K5, kfb, repeat around. 42 sts.
5. Rnds 7-14: K all sts.
6. Rnd 15: P all sts to create a soft lower ridge.
7. Rnd 16: K all sts.
8. BO loosely.

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Puff Sleeves

Make two sleeves. Each sleeve is short and rounded, with a gentle gathered cuff. The top is slightly wider than the cuff so the sleeve looks puffy.

1. CO 18 sts with cream yarn. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts.
3. Rnd 2: K2, kfb, repeat around. 24 sts.
4. Rnds 3-10: K all sts.
5. Rnd 11: K2, k2tog, repeat around. 18 sts.
6. Rnds 12-14: K1, P1 rib around.
7. BO loosely.

Sew the sleeves to the upper sides of the blouse at a slight downward angle. The doll’s brown wings will peek from the lower sleeve opening, so do not close the sleeve cuff tightly.

Floral Embroidery on Blouse

• Use green yarn to embroider three short flower stems in the center front.
• Use pink, blue, and red yarn for tiny flower heads.
• Make each flower with five small straight stitches around one center stitch.
• Add two small green leaves beside each stem.
• Keep the embroidery above the overalls so it remains visible.

Striped Brown Overalls

The overalls are the main clothing feature. They have wide puffy legs, alternating tan and brown stripes, a brown bib, shoulder straps, and two pale buttons. Work the pants first, then the bib and straps.

Right Pants Leg

1. With tan yarn, CO 24 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-4: K1, P1 rib around.
3. Change to brown yarn.
4. Rnds 5-6: K all sts.
5. Change to tan yarn.
6. Rnds 7-8: K all sts.
7. Continue alternating 2 rounds brown and 2 rounds tan until Rnd 22.
8. Rnd 23: K all sts with brown.
9. Place sts on a holder. Do not cut yarn if you prefer to continue later.

Left Pants Leg

1. Work the same as the right pants leg through Rnd 23.
2. Keep the left leg on the needles.
3. Knit across the left leg, CO 4 sts for the center crotch, knit across the right leg, CO 4 sts for the back crotch. 56 sts total.

Overall Body

1. Rnds 1-4: Continue the 2-round stripe pattern in tan and brown.
2. Rnd 5: K12, k2tog, repeat around. 52 sts.
3. Rnds 6-9: Continue stripes.
4. Rnd 10: K11, k2tog, repeat around. 48 sts.
5. Rnds 11-14: Continue stripes.
6. Rnd 15: K10, k2tog, repeat around. 44 sts.
7. Rnds 16-18: Continue stripes.
8. BO 14 sts for back waist, K15 front sts, BO 15 sts for back waist, leaving 15 front bib sts live.

Overall Bib

1. With brown yarn, work flat on the 15 front sts.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: P all sts.
4. Rows 3-10: Continue St st.
5. Row 11: SSK, K11, k2tog. 13 sts.
6. Row 12: P all sts.
7. Rows 13-16: Work St st.
8. BO loosely.

Shoulder Straps

Make two straps using warm brown yarn. They cross over the shoulders and attach to the front bib with small buttons. They should be narrow and long enough to lie flat over the cream blouse.

1. CO 5 sts.
2. Rows 1-32: K all sts for garter stitch.
3. BO loosely.
4. Repeat for the second strap.

• Sew one end of each strap to the back waist of the overalls.
• Bring straps over the shoulders and sew them to the bib front.
• Sew one small cream button at the end of each front strap.
• Add tiny white and yellow embroidered daisies on the bib.

Brown Duck Wings

The wings are small, rounded, and visible below the cream sleeves. They are worked flat in brown yarn and sewn to the side of the body before the sleeves are finally positioned.

1. Make two wings. CO 8 sts with warm brown yarn.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: P all sts.
4. Row 3: Kfb, K6, kfb. 10 sts.
5. Row 4: P all sts.
6. Row 5: Kfb, K8, kfb. 12 sts.
7. Rows 6-12: Work St st.
8. Row 13: SSK, K8, k2tog. 10 sts.
9. Row 14: P all sts.
10. Row 15: SSK, K6, k2tog. 8 sts.
11. BO loosely.

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Fold each wing slightly lengthwise and sew the upper edge to the side of the body. Leave the lower rounded edge free. The wings should point downward like small duck arms resting beside the overalls.

Yellow Legs

The legs are short yellow columns showing between the striped pants and the shoes. Stuff them firmly enough to support the doll in a seated position, but keep the top soft for sewing.

1. Make two legs. CO 16 sts with golden yellow yarn. Join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-4: K1, P1 rib around.
3. Rnds 5-16: K all sts.
4. Stuff lightly.
5. Rnd 17: K2, k2tog, repeat around. 12 sts.
6. Rnd 18: K2tog around. 6 sts.
7. Cut yarn, pull through remaining sts, and close.

Yellow Feet

The feet are oval and duck-like, with knitted sandals over the top. They should be wider than the legs and face forward. Work two feet.

1. CO 8 sts with golden yellow yarn.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: P all sts.
4. Row 3: Kfb, K6, kfb. 10 sts.
5. Row 4: P all sts.
6. Row 5: Kfb, K8, kfb. 12 sts.
7. Row 6: P all sts.
8. Row 7: Kfb, K10, kfb. 14 sts.
9. Rows 8-16: Work St st.
10. Row 17: SSK, K10, k2tog. 12 sts.
11. Row 18: P all sts.
12. Row 19: SSK, K8, k2tog. 10 sts.
13. Row 20: P all sts.
14. Row 21: SSK, K6, k2tog. 8 sts.
15. BO loosely.

Make a second matching oval for each foot. Place two ovals together, wrong sides facing, and sew around the edge. Add a small amount of stuffing before closing. Attach each foot to the bottom of one yellow leg.

Sandals and Shoe Flowers

• For each sandal sole edge, make a 26-row tan I-cord using 3 sts.
• Sew the I-cord around the outer edge of each yellow foot.
• For each top strap, CO 4 sts with yellow yarn and knit 12 rows in garter stitch.
• Sew one strap across the top front of each foot.
• For each white flower, CO 5 sts, K one row, BO, and roll into a tiny petal cluster.
• Sew one white flower with a yellow center to each sandal strap.

Sunflower Head Decoration

The sunflower sits on the upper right side of the duck’s head. It has a brown textured center, yellow petals, and small green leaves beneath. Use smaller needles if needed so the flower stays crisp.

Sunflower Center

1. With brown yarn, CO 8 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb in every st. 16 sts.
4. Rnd 3: K1, P1 around for texture.
5. Rnd 4: K1, kfb, repeat around. 24 sts.
6. Rnd 5: K1, P1 around.
7. BO loosely.

Sunflower Petals

Make 12 petals with sunflower yellow yarn. Each petal is small and pointed. Sew them evenly around the brown center.

1. CO 3 sts.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: P all sts.
4. Row 3: Kfb, K1, kfb. 5 sts.
5. Row 4: P all sts.
6. Row 5: SSK, K1, k2tog. 3 sts.
7. Row 6: P all sts.
8. Row 7: Slip 1, k2tog, pass slipped stitch over. 1 st.
9. Fasten off.

Leaves

• Make three small leaves with green yarn.
• CO 3 sts, K one row, P one row.
• Kfb, K1, kfb. 5 sts.
• P one row.
• SSK, K1, k2tog. 3 sts.
• Bind off and sew behind the sunflower.

Ladybug Head Decoration

The tiny red ladybug sits on the opposite top side of the green head. It is simple but important because it gives the doll a sweet garden theme.

1. With red yarn, CO 8 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb around. 16 sts.
4. Rnds 3-5: K all sts.
5. Rnd 6: K2tog around. 8 sts.
6. Stuff very lightly, pull closed, and flatten the bottom.

• Embroider a black line down the center of the ladybug.
• Add three tiny black spots on each side.
• Add a tiny black head using two duplicate stitches at one end.
• Sew securely to the top left side of the duck head.

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Straw Garden Hat with Blue Tie

The hat is placed beside the doll in the image, not worn on the head. It has a flat round crown, a wide brim, and a bright blue tie. Work it firmly so it keeps a shallow straw-hat shape.

Hat Crown

1. With straw beige yarn, CO 8 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb around. 16 sts.
4. Rnd 3: K all sts.
5. Rnd 4: K1, kfb, repeat around. 24 sts.
6. Rnd 5: K all sts.
7. Rnd 6: K2, kfb, repeat around. 32 sts.
8. Rnds 7-10: K all sts.
9. Rnd 11: P all sts to create the brim fold.

Hat Brim

1. Rnd 12: K3, kfb, repeat around. 40 sts.
2. Rnd 13: K all sts.
3. Rnd 14: K4, kfb, repeat around. 48 sts.
4. Rnd 15: K all sts.
5. Rnd 16: K5, kfb, repeat around. 56 sts.
6. Rnds 17-18: K all sts.
7. BO loosely.

• Make two blue I-cords, each 28 rows long using 3 sts.
• Sew both cords to one side of the hat crown.
• Tie them into a loose bow, letting the ends hang like the image.

Crossbody Strap

The doll wears a long brown strap diagonally across the blouse and overalls. It supports the small basket at the side. The strap should lie flat but not pull the clothing out of shape.

1. With medium brown yarn, CO 4 sts.
2. Rows 1-70: K all sts in garter stitch.
3. BO loosely.

Place the strap from the doll’s left shoulder across to the right hip. Sew lightly at the shoulder and under the arm. Attach the basket to the lower end of the strap so it rests beside the overalls.

Small Crossbody Strawberry Basket

The crossbody basket is a rounded tan pouch with a little red-and-white cloth and strawberries inside. It sits at the doll’s side and should be small enough not to hide the overalls.

Basket Base and Sides

1. With tan yarn, CO 8 sts.
2. Row 1: K all sts.
3. Row 2: P all sts.
4. Row 3: Kfb, K6, kfb. 10 sts.
5. Row 4: P all sts.
6. Row 5: Kfb, K8, kfb. 12 sts.
7. Rows 6-10: Work St st.
8. Pick up 8 sts along one short side, 12 sts along the cast-on edge, and 8 sts along the other short side. 40 sts total.
9. Work 8 rounds in seed stitch.
10. BO loosely.

Basket Handle

1. With brown yarn, CO 3 sts.
2. Work a 28-row I-cord.
3. BO and sew one end to each side of the basket.

Tiny Cloth

1. With white yarn, CO 10 sts.
2. Rows 1-2: K all sts.
3. Change to red yarn.
4. Rows 3-4: K all sts.
5. Continue alternating white and red every 2 rows for 10 rows total.
6. BO and fold over the basket edge.

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Knitted Strawberries

Make several strawberries for the small basket and the larger round basket. Use red yarn for the fruit and green yarn for the leafy tops. These tiny details bring the garden theme together.

1. With red yarn, CO 6 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb around. 12 sts.
4. Rnds 3-5: K all sts.
5. Rnd 6: K2, k2tog, repeat around. 9 sts.
6. Stuff lightly.
7. Rnd 7: K1, k2tog, repeat around. 6 sts.
8. Cut yarn and pull closed.

• Embroider tiny white seed stitches over each strawberry.
• For each leafy top, cut three short green strands and knot them at the top.
• Make 3 strawberries for the crossbody basket.
• Make 8 to 10 strawberries for the larger basket.

Large Round Strawberry Basket

The larger basket sits beside the doll and is filled with red strawberries. It is wider than the crossbody basket and has a curved brown handle.

1. With tan yarn, CO 8 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb around. 16 sts.
4. Rnd 3: K all sts.
5. Rnd 4: K1, kfb, repeat around. 24 sts.
6. Rnd 5: K all sts.
7. Rnd 6: K2, kfb, repeat around. 32 sts.
8. Rnd 7: P all sts to form the base edge.
9. Rnds 8-18: Work seed stitch around.
10. Rnd 19: K all sts.
11. BO loosely.

• For the handle, make a 40-row brown I-cord using 4 sts.
• Sew the handle to opposite sides of the basket.
• Place strawberries inside and tack them lightly so they stay visible.
• Add a few green duplicate-stitch leaves between the red berries.

Small Gray Watering Can

The watering can is a tiny knitted prop. It has a rounded gray body, a curved handle, a short spout, and a small white daisy on the front. Work tightly so it keeps its shape.

Watering Can Body

1. With gray yarn, CO 8 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: K all sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb around. 16 sts.
4. Rnd 3: K all sts.
5. Rnd 4: K1, kfb, repeat around. 24 sts.
6. Rnds 5-12: K all sts.
7. Rnd 13: K1, k2tog, repeat around. 16 sts.
8. Stuff lightly.
9. Rnd 14: K2tog around. 8 sts.
10. Pull closed.

Watering Can Top

1. With gray yarn, CO 16 sts.
2. Rows 1-4: K all sts.
3. BO and sew into a small oval on the top of the can.

Spout and Handle

• For the spout, CO 4 sts and knit a 12-row I-cord with gray yarn.
• Stuff a pipe cleaner inside only if the item is decorative and not for a child.
• Sew the spout to one side at an upward angle.
• For the handle, knit a 24-row gray I-cord using 4 sts.
• Curve it and sew both ends to the opposite side.
• Add a tiny white daisy with a yellow center on the front.

Head-to-Body Joining

The head is large, so it must be attached securely. Pin the green head to the cream neck and check the face direction before sewing. The eyes should face forward and the beak should sit centered over the blouse.

1. Thread a long strand of green yarn onto a tapestry needle.
2. Sew around the base of the head through the cream neck stitches.
3. Repeat the seam twice for strength.
4. Gently pull the head downward to remove gaps.
5. Weave in ends inside the body if possible.

Attaching Legs and Feet

The doll in the image sits with both legs hanging forward. Attach the yellow legs to the lower front of the body before dressing the doll fully. Then pull the striped overall legs over them.

• Pin the legs side by side at the lower front body.
• Keep about 4 stitches of space between the legs.
• Sew around each leg top twice.
• Attach the feet so the toes point slightly outward.
• Slip the overall legs over the yellow legs and adjust the cuffs above the feet.

Dressing the Doll

1. Slide the cream blouse over the body from the bottom before the head is fully tightened, or sew it open at the back and close after dressing.
2. Position the floral front at the center of the chest.
3. Pull the striped overalls over the legs and body.
4. Center the brown bib over the embroidered blouse.
5. Sew the back waist of the overalls to the body with small hidden stitches.
6. Bring the shoulder straps over the blouse and secure with buttons.
7. Sew the wings under the sleeves so they look like soft brown arms.

Decorative Daisies on Overalls

• Use white yarn to make small straight stitches in groups of five petals.
• Add yellow French-knot-style centers using duplicate stitch or tiny knots.
• Place one daisy on the bib front.
• Place one daisy on the lower front of the overalls.
• Add two small green leaf stitches beside each flower.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check the face first because it creates the character. The beak should be centered, the eyes should look glossy and even, and the eyebrows should give a gentle shy expression. Sew the sunflower and ladybug securely to the top of the head.

• Place the sunflower on the upper right side of the duck’s head.
• Place the ladybug on the upper left side.
• Keep both decorations slightly forward so they show in front view.
• Use matching yarn tails to hide all joining stitches.
• Trim loose ends only after all parts are fully attached.

Arrange the accessories around the doll. The straw hat can rest beside one foot, the watering can can sit to one side, and the strawberry basket can sit on the other side. The crossbody basket should hang naturally from the brown strap.

Care Notes

• Spot clean with cool water and mild soap.
• Do not machine wash if safety eyes, buttons, or structured accessories are used.
• Press water out gently with a towel.
• Air dry flat away from direct sunlight.
• Reshape the head, beak, feet, and baskets while damp.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The green head is round, firm, and larger than the body.
• The yellow beak is wide, centered, and slightly raised.
• The blouse shows small colorful flower embroidery above the bib.
• The overalls have clear tan and brown horizontal stripes.
• The straps cross neatly over the shoulders and end with buttons.
• The sunflower, ladybug, sandals, baskets, hat, and watering can are all attached or displayed neatly.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

For long-term display, keep the doll in a dry place and avoid strong sunlight, which can fade green, yellow, and red yarn over time. If dust gathers on the surface, use a soft brush and move gently in the direction of the knitted stitches.

If the doll is given as a gift for a young child, replace safety eyes and buttons with embroidery. Remove wired parts from the watering can handle or spout. Always check seams after play, especially around the head, legs, straps, and small accessories.

Store the accessories together in a small cotton bag when not displayed. The hat brim, basket handles, and sunflower petals can flatten if pressed under heavy objects, so let each piece rest loosely with enough space around it.