Crochet Tutorial: Butterfly Sunflower Garden Dress Doll – Free Crochet Pattern.

Crochet Tutorial: Butterfly Sunflower Garden Dress Doll – Free Crochet Pattern.

This sweet butterfly sunflower garden doll is designed with a round cream amigurumi head, glossy safety eyes, long lashes, pink cheeks, curved antennae, a large pink bow, soft white butterfly wings, a brown bodice, yellow sunflower-petal skirt, green leaf underskirt, dangling legs, floral sandals, a tiny crossbody bee bag, and a removable sunflower straw hat. The finished piece is a cheerful garden-style display doll with matching miniature accessories.

 

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Finished Size

Using DK cotton yarn and a 2.25 mm hook, the seated doll measures about 10.5 inches from the top of the bow to the sandal soles. The head is intentionally large and round, the body is small, and the legs are long enough to dangle naturally over a shelf or table edge.

  • Head width: about 3.5 inches.
  • Body height: about 3.25 inches without the head.
  • Leg length: about 4 inches from hip to sole.
  • Wing span: about 5.25 inches across after sewing.
  • Hat width: about 4.25 inches across the brim.

Skill Level

This pattern is best for an adventurous beginner or intermediate crocheter. Most parts use single crochet in continuous rounds. The decorative sections use simple flat crochet pieces, small appliques, careful sewing, and neat embroidery.

Materials

  • DK weight cotton or cotton-blend yarn in cream, blush pink, soft pink, golden yellow, sunflower brown, leaf green, white, beige straw, tan, dark brown, black, and a tiny amount of yellow for the bee.
  • 2.25 mm crochet hook for the doll and tight amigurumi parts.
  • 2.5 mm crochet hook for the hat brim and dress petals if you want them slightly softer.
  • 10 mm or 11 mm black safety eyes.
  • Fiberfill stuffing.
  • Black embroidery thread for eyelashes.
  • Brown embroidery thread for nose and mouth.
  • Pink blush powder or pink yarn for cheek details.
  • Stitch markers, yarn needle, pins, and small scissors.
  • Optional: lightweight craft wire or pipe cleaner for the antennae, only for decorative dolls not intended for babies or rough play.

Abbreviations

  • MR: magic ring.
  • ch: chain.
  • st: stitch.
  • 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 decrease over 2 stitches.
  • BLO: back loop only.
  • FLO: front loop only.
  • FO: fasten off.

Important Pattern Notes

Work in continuous spiral rounds unless a section says to join. Place a stitch marker in the first stitch of every round. Stuff firmly enough to hold shape, but do not overstuff the head, arms, or legs until the stitches stretch open.

The doll in the image has a very soft garden look, so keep the tension even and the stuffing smooth. The face should stay round, not oval. The wings should sit behind the arms, angled slightly outward, and the yellow sunflower petals should spread around the skirt like a bright flower.

  • Right side: the outside of amigurumi fabric should face outward.
  • Seam placement: keep decreases and color joins toward the back whenever possible.
  • Assembly style: pin every part before sewing, especially wings, bow, antennae, bag strap, and hat flowers.
  • Safety: use embroidered eyes instead of safety eyes if making this item for a child under 3 years old.

Head

Use cream yarn and a 2.25 mm hook. The head is a large, smooth sphere with the eyes placed low enough to create a cute baby-like expression. Stuff gradually as you close the head.

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Round 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
  4. Round 4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. (24)
  5. Round 5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. (30)
  6. Round 6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. (36)
  7. Round 7: sc 5, inc, repeat around. (42)
  8. Round 8: sc 6, inc, repeat around. (48)
  9. Round 9: sc 7, inc, repeat around. (54)
  10. Rounds 10-19: sc around. (54)
  11. Round 20: sc 7, dec, repeat around. (48)
  12. Round 21: sc 6, dec, repeat around. (42)
  13. Round 22: sc 5, dec, repeat around. (36)

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Insert safety eyes between Rounds 15 and 16, about 9 stitches apart. The eyes should sit slightly below the center line of the face. Before locking the washers, check that the doll looks gentle and symmetrical from the front.

  1. Round 23: sc 4, dec, repeat around. (30)
  2. Round 24: sc 3, dec, repeat around. (24)
  3. Round 25: sc 2, dec, repeat around. (18)
  4. Round 26: sc 1, dec, repeat around. (12)

Stuff the head firmly, shaping the cheeks with your fingers. FO with a long tail. Do not close completely if you prefer to attach the neck into the head. Leave the opening neat and centered.

Face Embroidery

  • With brown embroidery thread, sew a tiny horizontal oval nose between the eyes, centered about 2 rounds below the eye line.
  • Add one very short vertical stitch under the nose.
  • Add a tiny smiling curve on each side of the vertical stitch.
  • With black thread, embroider 4 long lashes on the outer side of each eye. Angle the top lashes upward and the lower lashes slightly outward.
  • For blush, sew a soft pink oval over 2 stitches on each cheek, about 1 round below the eyes.

Body Base

The body is small compared with the head. It has a cream lower section hidden under the skirt and a brown sunflower bodice visible at the front. Use cream yarn first.

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Round 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
  4. Round 4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. (24)
  5. Round 5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. (30)
  6. Round 6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. (36)
  7. Rounds 7-9: sc around. (36)
  8. Round 10: BLO sc around. (36)
  9. Round 11: sc 4, dec, repeat around. (30)

Change to sunflower brown yarn. This color forms the fitted bodice above the sunflower skirt.

  1. Round 12: BLO sc around. (30)
  2. Rounds 13-17: sc around. (30)
  3. Round 18: sc 3, dec, repeat around. (24)
  4. Rounds 19-20: sc around. (24)
  5. Round 21: sc 2, dec, repeat around. (18)

Change back to cream for the neck.

  1. Round 22: BLO sc around. (18)
  2. Rounds 23-24: sc around. (18)

Stuff the body firmly. FO with a long tail for sewing the head. The neck should be centered and strong enough to support the large head.

Legs

Make 2 legs using cream yarn. The legs are long and slim, with rounded feet and small sandal soles. The feet should point forward when the doll is seated.

Foot and Leg

  1. Round 1: ch 6. Starting in the second ch from hook, sc 4, 3 sc in last ch, working on the opposite side of the chain sc 3, inc in last st. (12)
  2. Round 2: inc, sc 3, inc 3 times, sc 3, inc 2 times. (18)
  3. Round 3: sc 1, inc, sc 4, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 4, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. (24)
  4. Round 4: BLO sc around. (24)
  5. Round 5: sc around. (24)
  6. Round 6: sc 6, dec 6 times, sc 6. (18)
  7. Round 7: sc 5, dec 4 times, sc 5. (14)
  8. Round 8: sc 5, dec 2 times, sc 5. (12)
  9. Rounds 9-26: sc around. (12)

Stuff the foot firmly and the leg lightly. Flatten the top opening so the leg can hang naturally. FO, leaving a long tail. Make the second leg the same way.

Toe Bumps

For each foot, use cream yarn and make 4 tiny toe bumps. Sew them across the front of the foot, slightly curved like the image.

  1. Round 1: 5 sc in MR. (5)
  2. Round 2: sc around. (5)
  3. FO and leave a tail for sewing.

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Arms

Make 2 arms using cream yarn. The hands are simple rounded amigurumi ends with no fingers, matching the soft doll style in the image.

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Rounds 3-5: sc around. (12)
  4. Round 6: sc 4, dec, repeat twice. (10)
  5. Rounds 7-20: sc around. (10)

Stuff the hand and lower arm lightly. Leave the upper arm almost flat so it sews neatly against the body. FO with a long tail. Sew the arms to the body at Rounds 19-20 of the bodice, angled downward beside the skirt.

Sunflower Dress

The dress is the main visual feature. It has a brown bodice, bright yellow sunflower petals around the waist, and a green leaf layer underneath. The skirt should look full but not bulky, so sew the pieces only along the upper edge.

Green Leaf Underskirt

Attach green yarn to the front loop left from Body Round 10. Work with the doll upside down so the leaves point toward the legs.

  1. Round 1: Join green yarn with a sl st, ch 1, sc in each front loop around, sl st to first sc. (36)
  2. Round 2: ch 1, sc around, sl st to first sc. (36)
  3. Round 3: ch 1, sc 2, then make one leaf: ch 7, sl st in second ch from hook, sc 1, hdc 1, dc 2, hdc 1, skip 1 stitch on waist round, sc in next st. Repeat around until you have 12 leaves.

FO and weave in the end. Shape each leaf with your fingers so the tips peek below the yellow sunflower petals.

Yellow Sunflower Petals

Attach golden yellow yarn to the front loop left from Body Round 12. These petals sit above the green leaves and create the sunflower skirt.

  1. Round 1: Join yellow yarn with a sl st, ch 1, sc in each front loop around, sl st to first sc. (30)
  2. Round 2: ch 1, sc around, sl st to first sc. (30)
  3. Round 3: ch 10, starting in second ch from hook, sl st 1, sc 1, hdc 1, dc 4, hdc 1, sc 1. Skip 1 stitch on waist round, sl st in next stitch. Repeat around to make 15 long petals.

FO and weave in the end. The petals should hang like soft sunflower petals, longer than the green leaves. If the petals curl inward, lightly steam them from a distance and press flat with your fingers.

Brown Bodice Front Texture

Use brown yarn and surface crochet a neat vertical line down the center front of the bodice from Round 13 to Round 20. Add 2 tiny tan stitches near the top as decorative buttons. Keep the details small so they do not cover the sunflower skirt.

Yellow Shoulder Caps

Make 2 yellow shoulder caps. These sit over the top of each arm like tiny petal sleeves.

  1. Row 1: ch 9, starting in second ch from hook, sc 8. (8)
  2. Row 2: ch 1, turn, inc, sc 6, inc. (10)
  3. Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc across. (10)
  4. Row 4: ch 1, turn, sc 1, hdc 1, dc 6, hdc 1, sc 1. (10)
  5. FO with a long tail.

Sew one shoulder cap over each arm seam. The rounded side should point outward, and the straight edge should sit along the top of the bodice.

Butterfly Wings

The wings are soft white with pink inner details. Make 2 large wings, one for each side of the back. They should be sewn behind the arms and slightly hidden by the shoulders from the front view.

White Wing Panel

Make 2. Use white yarn.

  1. Round 1: ch 10. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 8, 3 sc in last ch, working on the opposite side sc 7, inc in last st. (20)
  2. Round 2: inc, sc 7, inc 3 times, sc 7, inc 2 times. (26)
  3. Round 3: sc 1, inc, sc 8, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 8, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. (32)
  4. Round 4: sc 2, inc, sc 9, sc 2, inc, sc 2, inc, sc 2, inc, sc 9, sc 2, inc, sc 2, inc. (38)
  5. Round 5: sc around. (38)
  6. Round 6: sl st around loosely to smooth the edge. (38)

FO with a long tail. Do not stuff. Fold each wing slightly at the inner edge to create a gentle butterfly curve.

Pink Inner Wing Heart

Make 2 using soft pink yarn. These small appliques sit near the lower center of each wing.

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Round 2: sc 1, hdc 1, dc 2 in next st, hdc 1, sc 1, sl st 1. (7)
  3. Round 3: ch 1, sc 1, hdc 1, 2 dc in next st, dc 1, 2 dc in next st, hdc 1, sc 1, sl st to close. (10)
  4. FO with a long tail.

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Sew one pink heart to each white wing, placing it near the lower inside curve. Keep the stitches neat and invisible from the front.

Pink Headband

The headband wraps around the top of the head, sitting just behind the forehead and under the large bow. Use soft pink yarn.

  1. Row 1: ch 56, starting in second ch from hook, sc 55. (55)
  2. Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc across. (55)
  3. FO with a long tail.

Wrap the band around the head between Rounds 8 and 11. It should sit above the eyes and pass behind the head. Sew the ends together at the back, then tack the band to the head in 4 places so it does not slide.

Large Pink Bow

The bow is centered on top of the headband. It is large, rounded, and soft, just like the image.

Bow Rectangle

  1. Row 1: ch 22, starting in second ch from hook, sc 21. (21)
  2. Rows 2-10: ch 1, turn, sc across. (21)
  3. FO and weave in the end.

Pinch the rectangle at the center to create 2 full bow loops. Wrap pink yarn around the center 10 to 12 times. Tie securely at the back.

Bow Center Band

  1. Row 1: ch 7, starting in second ch from hook, sc 6. (6)
  2. Rows 2-4: ch 1, turn, sc across. (6)
  3. FO with a long tail.

Wrap the center band around the pinched bow and sew it at the back. Sew the bow to the headband at the top center of the head. The bow should sit between the antenna bases.

Butterfly Antennae

Make 2 antennae. In the image, each antenna curves upward and outward with a pink rounded pom-pom at the end. The base is pink, with a small dark accent near the curled tip.

Antenna Cord

Use soft pink yarn. For a decorative doll, you may insert a thin pipe cleaner inside the cord. For a child-safe version, use only yarn and sew the curve in place.

  1. Round 1: 5 sc in MR. (5)
  2. Rounds 2-18: sc around. (5)
  3. Change to dark brown for Rounds 19-21: sc around. (5)
  4. FO with a tail for sewing.

Stuff very lightly only if needed. Curve the antenna into a soft arc. Sew one antenna to each side of the headband, just behind the bow.

Pink Antenna Pom-Poms

Make 2 using soft pink yarn.

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Rounds 3-4: sc around. (12)
  4. Round 5: dec around. (6)
  5. FO, stuff lightly, and close.

Sew one pom-pom to the end of each dark brown antenna tip. The pom-poms should face slightly forward and outward.

Crossbody Garden Bag

The bag is small, cream-colored, and worn across the body from one shoulder to the opposite hip. It has a tiny bee applique on the front.

Bag Body

Use cream yarn.

  1. Row 1: ch 11, starting in second ch from hook, sc 10. (10)
  2. Rows 2-9: ch 1, turn, sc across. (10)
  3. Do not FO. Turn the piece and sc evenly around all 4 edges, placing 2 sc in each corner.
  4. FO and weave in the end.

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Bag Flap

  1. Row 1: ch 11, starting in second ch from hook, sc 10. (10)
  2. Rows 2-4: ch 1, turn, sc across. (10)
  3. Row 5: ch 1, turn, dec, sc 6, dec. (8)
  4. FO with a long tail.

Sew the flap to the top back edge of the bag body. Fold it over the front. Add one tiny white or yellow stitch as a button.

Bag Strap

Use cream yarn.

  1. ch 86.
  2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st in each ch across. (85)
  3. FO with long tails on both ends.

Sew one strap end to each upper side of the bag. When worn, the strap should cross from the doll’s left shoulder to the right hip, just like the image.

Tiny Bee Applique

Use yellow yarn for the bee body.

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Round 2: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (9)
  3. Round 3: sc around. (9)
  4. FO with a long tail.

Flatten the bee body and sew it to the front of the bag. Embroider 2 black horizontal stripes across the yellow oval. Add 2 small white wing stitches on the upper sides and one tiny black stitch for the head.

Sandals

The sandals have tan soles, green straps, and tiny yellow sunflower decorations. They should sit under the feet and show clearly when the doll is seated.

Tan Soles

Make 2 using tan yarn.

  1. Round 1: ch 7. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, working on opposite side sc 4, inc in last st. (14)
  2. Round 2: inc, sc 4, inc 3 times, sc 4, inc 2 times. (20)
  3. Round 3: BLO sc around. (20)
  4. FO with a long tail.

Sew one sole to the bottom of each foot. The wider end should sit under the toes.

Green Sandal Straps

For each sandal, make one front strap and one ankle strap using green yarn.

  1. Front strap: ch 12, starting in second ch from hook, sl st 11. FO.
  2. Ankle strap: ch 17, starting in second ch from hook, sl st 16. FO.

Sew the front strap across the toes. Sew the ankle strap around the lower leg just above the foot. Do not pull too tightly; the straps should look soft and handmade.

Mini Sandal Sunflowers

Make 2 small flowers, one for each sandal. Use brown for the center.

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR, sl st to close. (6)
  2. Change to yellow: ch 3, sl st in second ch from hook, sc in next ch, sl st in next center stitch. Repeat 6 times for 6 petals.
  3. FO with a long tail.

Sew one sunflower onto the outer side of each sandal strap. Place them near the toes so they are visible from the front.

Removable Straw Hat

The hat is beige with a rounded crown, wide brim, green band, and sunflower decoration. It is placed beside the doll in the image, but it can also sit gently on the doll’s head behind the bow.

Hat Crown

Use beige straw-colored yarn and a 2.5 mm hook.

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Round 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
  4. Round 4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. (24)
  5. Round 5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. (30)
  6. Round 6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. (36)
  7. Rounds 7-11: sc around. (36)

Hat Brim

  1. Round 12: FLO sc 5, inc, repeat around. (42)
  2. Round 13: sc 6, inc, repeat around. (48)
  3. Round 14: sc 7, inc, repeat around. (54)
  4. Round 15: sc 8, inc, repeat around. (60)
  5. Round 16: sc 9, inc, repeat around. (66)
  6. Round 17: sc around. (66)
  7. Round 18: sl st loosely around. (66)

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FO and weave in the end. Shape the brim flat with your fingers. The brim should be wide and soft, matching the garden picnic style.

Green Hat Band

  1. ch 39.
  2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 38.
  3. FO with a long tail.

Wrap the green band around the hat where the crown meets the brim. Sew the ends at the back and tack the band in place at 4 points.

Large Hat Sunflower

Use brown for the center.

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Round 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
  4. Change to yellow. Petal round: ch 5, sl st in second ch from hook, sc 1, hdc 1, dc 1, skip 1 stitch on center, sl st in next stitch. Repeat until 9 petals are made.
  5. FO with a long tail.

Sew the sunflower to the front-right side of the hat band. Add 2 small green leaves beside it.

Small Hat Leaves

Make 2 with green yarn.

  1. ch 7.
  2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st 1, sc 1, hdc 1, dc 1, hdc 1, sc 1.
  3. FO with a tail.

Sew the leaves behind the sunflower so their tips peek out from each side.

Optional Mini Garden Flower Pot

The image includes a small terracotta flower pot with a tall flower. This accessory is optional but helps recreate the garden table scene.

Flower Pot

Use terracotta yarn.

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Round 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
  4. Round 4: BLO sc around. (18)
  5. Round 5: sc around. (18)
  6. Round 6: sc 2, inc, repeat around. (24)
  7. Rounds 7-8: sc around. (24)
  8. Round 9: BLO sc 2, dec, repeat around. (18)

Stuff lightly. Change to dark brown for soil.

  1. Round 10: BLO sc around. (18)
  2. Round 11: sc 1, dec, repeat around. (12)
  3. Round 12: dec around. (6)
  4. FO and close.

Flower Stem and Bloom

Use green yarn for the stem.

  1. ch 14.
  2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st 13.
  3. FO with a long tail and sew the stem into the soil.

For the small pink flower, use yellow for the center and pink for the petals.

  1. Center: 6 sc in MR, sl st to close. (6)
  2. Petals: change to pink, ch 3, sl st in second ch from hook, sc in next ch, sl st in next center stitch. Repeat 6 times.
  3. FO and sew the flower to the top of the stem.

Optional Mini Watering Can

This tiny watering can is inspired by the small cream garden accessory shown near the doll. Keep it soft and simple so it does not distract from the main butterfly doll.

Can Body

Use pale cream yarn.

  1. Round 1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
  2. Round 2: inc around. (12)
  3. Round 3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
  4. Round 4: BLO sc around. (18)
  5. Rounds 5-8: sc around. (18)
  6. Round 9: sc 1, dec, repeat around. (12)
  7. Stuff lightly.
  8. Round 10: dec around. (6)
  9. FO and close.

Spout

  1. Round 1: 5 sc in MR. (5)
  2. Rounds 2-7: sc around. (5)
  3. FO with a long tail.

Sew the spout to one side of the can, angled slightly upward. Flatten the open end of the spout and add one small stitch to make it oval.

Handle

  1. ch 18.
  2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st 17.
  3. FO with long tails.

Sew the handle to the opposite side of the can in a rounded arch. Add a tiny embroidered bee or flower if desired.

Assembly Order

  1. Sew the head to the neck using the long body tail. Go around the neck opening twice for strength.
  2. Attach the legs to the lower front of the body, about 6 stitches apart, so they dangle straight down when seated.
  3. Sew the arms to the sides of the bodice, angled slightly forward.
  4. Sew the yellow shoulder caps over the arm seams.
  5. Attach the green leaf underskirt and yellow petal skirt if you have not already worked them onto the body.
  6. Sew the wings to the back of the body between the shoulders and waist. Angle each wing outward at about 35 degrees.
  7. Place the headband around the head and sew it securely.
  8. Sew the bow to the top center of the headband.
  9. Sew the antennae behind the bow and curve them outward.
  10. Add the sandals to the feet, then sew the tiny flowers onto the straps.
  11. Place the crossbody bag strap from the left shoulder to the right hip and tack it at the shoulder so it stays in place.
  12. Finish the hat and place it beside the doll or gently on the head behind the bow.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Check the doll from the front before finishing the final knots. The face should look centered, with both eyes level and the nose placed between them. If the head tilts, add extra stitches at the neck on the weaker side.

Use black embroidery thread to refine the eyelashes. Long curved lashes are important for matching the soft expression in the image. Use small hidden knots behind the eye area and pull the thread gently, not tightly.

Add blush only after the face is complete. If using powder blush, apply a small amount with a cotton swab. If using yarn, sew two or three pale pink horizontal stitches on each cheek.

For the wings, sew only the inner edge to the back. Do not sew the entire wing flat. Leaving the outer edge loose gives a gentle butterfly shape and makes the doll look more dimensional.

Care Notes

  • Spot clean with a damp cloth and mild soap.
  • Do not soak if the doll has safety eyes, blush powder, or wire antennae.
  • Air dry flat on a towel.
  • Reshape the petals, leaves, bow, and brim while damp.
  • Keep away from direct sunlight for long periods to protect the soft pink and yellow colors.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

  • The head is round, smooth, and firmly attached.
  • The eyes are even and the lashes curve outward.
  • The pink bow is centered between the antennae.
  • The antennae curve upward and have pink pom-poms at the ends.
  • The wings sit behind the shoulders and angle outward.
  • The yellow sunflower petals cover the green leaves but do not hide them completely.
  • The bag crosses the body from shoulder to hip.
  • The sandals have green straps and small sunflower decorations.
  • The hat has a green band, sunflower, and wide brim.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Store the doll in a dry place with good airflow. If displaying it on a shelf, gently dust it with a soft brush every few weeks. Avoid heavy pressure on the bow, antennae, wings, and skirt petals because these decorative parts can lose their shape.

For long-term storage, wrap the doll loosely in acid-free tissue paper or a clean cotton cloth. Do not compress it under heavy objects. Keep the hat separate if you want the brim to remain flat and even.

If the petals or leaves become curled, lightly mist them with clean water, shape them by hand, and allow them to dry flat. Do not use high heat. A gentle steam from a distance may help, but avoid touching the yarn with a hot iron.

This butterfly sunflower garden dress doll is now complete, with her soft wings, cheerful flower skirt, pink bow, garden bag, sandals, and matching straw hat ready for a sweet handmade display.

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