Crochet Tutorial: Lamb Flower Garden Dress Doll – Free Crochet Pattern.

This sweet lamb flower garden dress doll is designed as a soft amigurumi lamb wearing a mint green garden dress with pink trim, flower appliqués, puff sleeves, sandals, a pink hair bow, and a tiny crossbody floral bag. The full scene also includes a matching mint sun hat, a small bee, a watering can, and a pink butterfly accessory, just like the garden-themed crochet doll shown in the image.

 

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Pattern Overview

This pattern uses continuous spiral rounds for the doll body and joined rounds for decorative clothing pieces. The finished doll has a rounded lamb head, a soft cream face, fluffy white wool cap, long lamb ears with pink inner panels, slim arms, straight legs, mint sandals, and a flared flower garden dress.

The proportions are designed to match the image: the head is slightly larger than the torso, the legs are long and narrow, the arms rest gently at the sides, and the skirt spreads outward with a scalloped pink border. The accessories are small but detailed so the finished doll feels like a complete garden set.

Finished Size

• Doll height: About 11 to 12 inches tall when made with sport or DK weight yarn.
• Sun hat width: About 4.5 to 5 inches across the brim.
• Crossbody bag: About 1.5 inches tall and 1.25 inches wide.
• Watering can: About 1.75 inches long including spout.
• Bee: About 1 inch long.

Materials

• DK weight cotton or cotton blend yarn in cream, white, mint green, soft pink, yellow, brown, black, beige, and small amounts of floral print-colored scraps if desired.
• 2.25 mm crochet hook for the doll and accessories.
• 2.75 mm crochet hook for the sun hat brim if you want it slightly softer and wider.
• 8 mm or 9 mm blue safety eyes, or black safety eyes with blue embroidery around them.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Yarn needle.
• Stitch markers.
• Small button for the bag flap.
• Pink blush or pink yarn for cheeks.
• Embroidery thread in brown, black, pink, and pale green.

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
• BO: Bobble stitch, made with 4 unfinished dc in the same stitch, then yarn over and pull through all loops
• st: Stitch
• Rnd: Round

Gauge Notes

Gauge is not strict, but your stitches should be tight enough that stuffing does not show. For the doll head and limbs, use firm tension. For the dress skirt, sleeves, and hat brim, use a slightly relaxed tension so the pieces flare naturally.

If your doll looks too loose, change to a smaller hook. If the dress is too stiff, work the skirt with looser tension or switch to a hook one size larger for the clothing only.

Main Doll Head

The lamb head is worked in cream first to create the face shape. The white fluffy wool cap will be added separately over the top and sides, leaving the cream face visible at the front.

Cream Face and Head Base

1. Rnd 1: With cream yarn, make MR, work 6 sc into ring. Pull tight. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. Rnd 6: Sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
7. Rnd 7: Sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
8. Rnd 8: Sc 6, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
9. Rnd 9: Sc 7, inc, repeat around. 54 sts.
10. Rnd 10: Sc 8, inc, repeat around. 60 sts.
11. Rnd 11 to Rnd 18: Sc in each st around. 60 sts.
12. Rnd 19: Sc 8, dec, repeat around. 54 sts.
13. Rnd 20: Sc 7, dec, repeat around. 48 sts.
14. Rnd 21: Sc 6, dec, repeat around. 42 sts.

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Place safety eyes between Rnds 14 and 15, about 9 stitches apart. The eyes should sit low and wide, giving the lamb a soft innocent expression. Add blue yarn embroidery around each eye if using black safety eyes.

1. Rnd 22: Sc 5, dec, repeat around. 36 sts.
2. Rnd 23: Sc 4, dec, repeat around. 30 sts.
3. Rnd 24: Sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
4. Rnd 25: Sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.

Stuff the head firmly. Shape the cheeks by adding a little extra stuffing to the front lower face. Do not close yet if you prefer to attach the head directly to the neck later. Fasten off with a long tail if sewing separately.

Face Shaping Lines

Using brown embroidery thread, sew a small rounded triangular nose centered between the eyes, placed over Rnds 16 to 18. Make the nose about 4 stitches wide at the top and taper to 1 stitch at the bottom.

From the bottom point of the nose, embroider one straight vertical line down over 2 rounds. Add a tiny split at the bottom to form a soft lamb mouth. Keep the mouth delicate, not smiling too widely.

For the curved lamb face lines, use light brown thread. Embroider one arch above each eye, beginning near the outer side of the eye and curving upward toward the forehead. Each arch should be about 8 stitches long.

Add pink cheek blush under each eye using pink yarn or cosmetic blush. Place each cheek over 3 to 4 stitches. The blush should sit just below and slightly outside the eyes, matching the soft pink cheeks in the image.

White Fluffy Wool Cap

The wool cap is the most important lamb feature. It sits like a fluffy cloud over the top of the head, leaving the cream face visible. Bobble stitches create the thick sheep wool texture shown in the image.

Cap Base

1. Rnd 1: With white yarn, make MR, work 6 sc into ring. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc in each st around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. Rnd 6: Sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
7. Rnd 7: Sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
8. Rnd 8: Sc 6, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
9. Rnd 9: Sc 7, inc, repeat around. 54 sts.
10. Rnd 10: Sc around. 54 sts.

Bobble Texture Rounds

1. Rnd 11: Sc 2, BO in next st, sc 2, BO in next st, repeat around. Keep count at 54 sts.
2. Rnd 12: Sc in each st around. 54 sts.
3. Rnd 13: BO in next st, sc 3, BO in next st, sc 3, repeat around, ending with sc as needed. 54 sts.
4. Rnd 14: Sc in each st around. 54 sts.
5. Rnd 15: Sc 2, BO in next st, sc 2, BO in next st, repeat around. 54 sts.

Front Wool Scallop

Place the cap on the head. The front edge should sit above the eyes with a soft center dip over the forehead. Mark the front 22 stitches. Work only across these front stitches to create the scalloped wool edge.

1. Row 1: Attach white yarn at the right temple area. Sc 4, hdc 3, dc 3, hdc 3, sc 4, sl st 1, sc 4. Fasten off.
2. Row 2: Rejoin at the first front stitch. Work sl st, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st repeatedly across the front edge to create rounded bumps.

Sew the cap to the head with small hidden stitches. Attach around the back and sides first, then secure the scalloped front. Leave the cream face open and smooth.

Lamb Ears

The ears are long oval shapes with white outer edges and soft pink inner panels. They attach to the sides of the head at a slight downward angle.

Outer Ear, Make 2

1. Rnd 1: With white yarn, ch 8. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 6, 3 sc in last ch. Work on other side of chain, sc 5, inc in last st. 16 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc, sc 5, inc in next 3 sts, sc 5, inc in next 2 sts. 22 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, sc 6, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 6, sc 1, inc, sc 1. 28 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc around. 28 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Sc 5, dec, sc 14, dec, sc 5. 26 sts.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Do not stuff. Flatten the ear gently.

Inner Ear, Make 2

1. Rnd 1: With pink yarn, ch 6. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 4, 3 sc in last ch. Work on other side, sc 3, inc. 12 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc, sc 3, inc in next 3 sts, sc 3, inc in next 2 sts. 18 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc around. 18 sts.

Sew one pink inner ear panel to the center of each white ear. Leave a narrow white border visible around the pink panel. Attach ears to the head between Rnds 13 and 18, about 8 stitches behind each eye. Angle them slightly outward and downward.

Body

The body is small compared with the head and is mostly covered by the mint dress. Use cream yarn for the body base. The waist should be narrow so the skirt can flare over it.

1. Rnd 1: With cream yarn, make MR, work 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. Rnd 6 to Rnd 9: Sc around. 30 sts.
7. Rnd 10: Sc 8, dec, sc 10, dec, sc 8. 28 sts.
8. Rnd 11 to Rnd 13: Sc around. 28 sts.
9. Rnd 14: Sc 5, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
10. Rnd 15: Sc around. 24 sts.
11. Rnd 16: Sc 4, dec, repeat around. 20 sts.
12. Rnd 17: Sc around. 20 sts.
13. Rnd 18: Sc 3, dec, repeat around. 16 sts.
14. Rnd 19: Sc around. 16 sts.

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Stuff the body firmly at the hips and lightly at the upper chest. Leave a long tail for sewing the head to the body. The neck should be centered directly under the face.

Legs

The legs are slim, straight, and cream colored. The sandals are added separately in mint and white with tiny daisy flowers at the front.

Legs, Make 2

1. Rnd 1: With cream yarn, make MR, work 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: BLO sc around. 18 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Sc 5, dec 4 times, sc 5. 14 sts.
6. Rnd 6: Sc 4, dec 3 times, sc 4. 11 sts.
7. Rnd 7 to Rnd 24: Sc around. 11 sts.

Stuff the foot firmly. Stuff the leg lightly as you go so it stays slim. Fasten off the first leg. Make the second leg the same way, but do not fasten off if joining directly to the body.

Joining Legs to Body

If making the doll in one piece, place the legs side by side with toes facing forward. Sc 5 across the inner side of the first leg, ch 2, sc 11 around the second leg, sc 2 across the chain, sc 6 remaining around the first leg. This creates 30 stitches for the lower body.

If sewing the legs on separately, attach both legs under the body with 5 stitches between them. The toes should point slightly outward, matching the relaxed seated position in the image.

Arms

The arms are cream with brown hooves at the hands. They are narrow and hang naturally beside the dress.

1. Rnd 1: With light brown yarn, make MR, work 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc around. 12 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 4, dec twice, sc 4. 10 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Change to cream yarn. BLO sc around. 10 sts.
6. Rnd 6 to Rnd 20: Sc around. 10 sts.
7. Rnd 21: Flatten opening and sc 5 through both layers to close.

Stuff only the lower half of each arm. Leave the upper arm flat so it can lie smoothly against the dress. Sew arms to the body at Rnd 17, just under the sleeves, angled downward.

Mint Garden Dress

The dress is worked as a fitted bodice with a flared skirt. The color palette is mint green with soft pink trim and flower details. It should look like a sweet garden dress rather than a plain outfit.

Bodice

Work the bodice from the waist upward. It can be made directly on the doll or as a removable piece. For a fixed dress, work around the body after the legs and torso are complete.

1. Rnd 1: With mint yarn, ch 31. Join with sl st to form a ring, making sure it is not twisted. Sc around. 30 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Sc around. 30 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 8, dec, sc 10, dec, sc 8. 28 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc around. 28 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Sc 5, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
6. Rnd 6: Sc around. 24 sts.
7. Rnd 7: Sc 4, dec, repeat around. 20 sts.
8. Rnd 8: Sc around. 20 sts.

Fasten off if working separately. Place the bodice on the doll with the join at the back. Sew it in place around the top and waist with matching mint yarn.

Pink Bodice Stripes

Using pink yarn, embroider three small horizontal stripe rows across the front bodice. Each stripe should be about 7 stitches wide. Place them evenly between the neckline and waist. Use straight stitches, keeping them soft and slightly raised.

Collar

The collar sits over the bodice neckline. It is mint with pink edging and forms two small pointed flaps at the front.

1. Row 1: With mint yarn, ch 19. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 18. Turn.
2. Row 2: Ch 1, sc 3, hdc 3, dc 2, sl st 2 at center, dc 2, hdc 3, sc 3. Fasten off.
3. Edging: Attach pink yarn at one corner. Work sc evenly around the collar edge, placing 3 sc into each front point. Fasten off.

Sew the collar around the neckline with the two pointed flaps centered at the front. The collar should sit flat over the top of the dress.

Puff Sleeves, Make 2

1. Rnd 1: With mint yarn, ch 16. Join to form ring. Sc around. 16 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Ch 1, hdc inc in each st around. Join with sl st. 32 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Ch 1, hdc around. Join. 32 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Ch 1, hdc 2, hdc dec, repeat around. Join. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Change to pink yarn. Sc 1, ch 2, sc in next st, repeat around for ruffled edging. Fasten off.

Sew each puff sleeve over the upper arm and shoulder. The pink ruffle should face outward. Tuck the top of the arm slightly under the sleeve opening.

Skirt Base

The skirt starts at the lower edge of the bodice and flares wide. It should have a gathered garden look, with the mint green fabric opening into a rounded shape.

1. Rnd 1: Attach mint yarn to the front loop of the bodice waist. Ch 2, hdc inc in each st around. Join. 60 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Ch 2, hdc around. Join. 60 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Ch 2, hdc 4, inc, repeat around. Join. 72 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Ch 2, hdc around. Join. 72 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Ch 2, hdc 5, inc, repeat around. Join. 84 sts.
6. Rnd 6: Ch 2, hdc around. Join. 84 sts.
7. Rnd 7: Ch 2, hdc 6, inc, repeat around. Join. 96 sts.
8. Rnd 8: Ch 2, hdc around. Join. 96 sts.

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Pink Waist Ruffle

Attach pink yarn around the waist where the bodice meets the skirt. Work sc, ch 2, sc in the next stitch all the way around. This creates the small pink ruffle belt visible above the skirt.

Pink Scalloped Hem

1. Rnd 1: Attach pink yarn to the bottom skirt edge. Sc around. Join.
2. Rnd 2: Ch 1, skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sl st in next st, repeat around. Join and fasten off.

Block the skirt gently with your fingers. Do not flatten it too much. The hem should ripple softly around the doll’s legs.

Green Garden Stems on Skirt

The skirt has raised green garden stems behind the flowers. Use darker mint or sage green yarn. Embroider vertical stems from the lower skirt toward the middle. Make 7 stems across the front skirt.

• Place the center stem directly in the middle of the skirt front.
• Place 3 stems to the left and 3 stems to the right.
• Each stem should be 5 to 7 rounds tall.
• Add two small lazy-daisy leaves to each stem using green yarn.

Flower Appliqués for Dress

Make three large pink flowers for the front skirt and several tiny blossoms if desired. The image shows large pink flowers with soft yellow centers placed across the lower skirt.

Large Pink Flower, Make 3

1. Rnd 1: With yellow yarn, make MR, work 6 sc into ring. Join and fasten off.
2. Rnd 2: Attach pink yarn to any stitch. Ch 3, 2 dc in same st, ch 3, sl st in same st. Repeat in each stitch to make 6 petals. Fasten off.

Sew one flower to the center front skirt and one on each side. Place them just above the pink hem so they look like garden blossoms growing from the embroidered stems.

Tiny Pink Buds

1. With pink yarn, make MR, work ch 2, 3 hdc into ring, ch 2, sl st into ring. Pull tight and fasten off.

Sew tiny buds between the large flowers. Add yellow French knots or small straight stitches at the center of each bud.

Sandals

The sandals have cream soles, mint straps, white edging, and tiny daisy flowers at the front. They are fitted over the doll’s feet after the legs are complete.

Sole, Make 2

1. Rnd 1: With white yarn, ch 8. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 6, 3 sc in last ch. Work on other side, sc 5, inc. 16 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc, sc 5, inc in next 3 sts, sc 5, inc in next 2 sts. 22 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc around. 22 sts.

Sew each sole under one foot. Keep the rounded end at the toe.

Mint Strap

1. With mint yarn, ch 10 for each sandal strap.
2. Place the chain over the top of the foot, from one side of the sole to the other.
3. Sew both ends securely to the sole edge.
4. Add a second short chain of 6 stitches around the ankle if you want a more secure sandal.

Daisy for Sandals, Make 2

1. With yellow yarn, make MR, work 5 sc into ring. Join and fasten off.
2. Attach white yarn. Ch 2, sl st into next stitch, repeat 5 times to make small petals.

Sew one daisy to the front of each sandal strap. The flowers should sit centered over the toes.

Pink Hair Bow

The bow is placed on top of the fluffy wool cap, slightly to one side. It is pink and rounded, with a tight center wrap.

1. With pink yarn, ch 10.
2. Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 9. Turn.
3. Row 2 to Row 5: Ch 1, sc 9. Turn.
4. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
5. Pinch the rectangle at the center and wrap yarn around it 8 to 10 times.
6. Secure the back with a knot.

Sew the bow to the upper right side of the wool cap. Keep it tilted slightly so it looks playful and handmade.

Crossbody Garden Bag

The tiny bag sits on the front right side of the dress and hangs from a mint strap across the chest. It has a flap, a small button, and floral embroidery.

Bag Body

1. Rnd 1: With cream or pale floral base yarn, ch 9. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 7, 3 sc in last ch. Work on other side, sc 6, inc. 18 sts.
2. Rnd 2: BLO sc around. 18 sts.
3. Rnd 3 to Rnd 7: Sc around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 8: Sc 7, ch 1, turn. Work the flap only over the back 8 stitches.
5. Row 9: Sc 8. Turn.
6. Row 10: Dec, sc 4, dec. 6 sts.
7. Row 11: Dec, sc 2, dec. 4 sts.
8. Fasten off.

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Bag Flap Edging

Attach mint yarn to the flap edge and sc evenly around the flap only. Sew a tiny button to the front center of the bag. The flap should overlap the button slightly.

Bag Flowers

Using pink yarn, embroider tiny roses on the bag front. Make each rose with 5 short spiral stitches. Add small green leaves beside the roses. Keep the flowers scattered, like the floral bag in the image.

Bag Strap

1. With mint yarn, ch 52.
2. Sl st back along the chain for a firmer strap.
3. Sew one end to the upper left back of the bag and the other end to the upper right back of the bag.

Place the strap over the doll’s left shoulder and across the body so the bag rests at the right hip. Tack the strap to the shoulder with one hidden stitch.

Mint Sun Hat

The hat is a separate accessory placed beside the doll. It has a rounded crown, wide brim, and floral ribbon band. Work it tightly so the crown holds its shape.

Hat Crown

1. Rnd 1: With mint yarn, make MR, work 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
6. Rnd 6: Sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
7. Rnd 7: Sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
8. Rnd 8: Sc 6, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
9. Rnd 9: Sc 7, inc, repeat around. 54 sts.
10. Rnd 10: Sc 8, inc, repeat around. 60 sts.
11. Rnd 11 to Rnd 18: Sc around. 60 sts.

Hat Brim

1. Rnd 19: FLO sc 4, inc, repeat around. 72 sts.
2. Rnd 20: Sc around. 72 sts.
3. Rnd 21: Sc 5, inc, repeat around. 84 sts.
4. Rnd 22: Sc around. 84 sts.
5. Rnd 23: Sc 6, inc, repeat around. 96 sts.
6. Rnd 24: Sc around. 96 sts.
7. Rnd 25: Sc 7, inc, repeat around. 108 sts.
8. Rnd 26: Sc around. 108 sts.
9. Rnd 27: Sl st loosely around the outer edge. Fasten off.

Floral Hat Band

1. With pale pink yarn, ch 62.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc across. Fasten off.
3. Wrap the band around the base of the crown and sew it in place.

Embroider tiny pink roses and green leaves along the band. Space the flowers every 6 to 8 stitches. This creates the soft floral ribbon look seen around the hat.

Pink Butterfly Accessory

The butterfly is held near the doll’s hand. It is soft pink with four rounded wings and a tiny center body.

1. Large wing, make 2: With pink yarn, make MR, ch 3, 4 dc, ch 3, sl st into ring. Pull tight and fasten off.
2. Small wing, make 2: With pink yarn, make MR, ch 2, 3 hdc, ch 2, sl st into ring. Pull tight and fasten off.
3. Body: With darker pink yarn, ch 5, sl st in 2nd ch and across. Fasten off.

Sew the wings to the body with the large wings on top and small wings below. Attach the butterfly to the doll’s left hand or sew it to a short green stem made from ch 12 and sl st back across.

Tiny Bee

The bee accessory is black and yellow with white wings. It rests beside the doll and adds a cute garden detail.

Bee Body

1. Rnd 1: With yellow yarn, make MR, work 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Change to black yarn, sc around. 12 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Change to yellow yarn, sc around. 12 sts.
5. Rnd 5: Change to black yarn, sc around. 12 sts.
6. Rnd 6: Change to yellow yarn, sc around. 12 sts.
7. Rnd 7: Sc 1, dec, repeat around. 8 sts.

Stuff lightly. Close the opening with the yarn tail. Embroider two tiny black eyes on the yellow front.

Bee Wings, Make 2

1. With white yarn, ch 4.
2. Work 2 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, sl st in last ch.
3. Fasten off and sew one wing to each top side of the bee.

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Mini Watering Can

The watering can is beige with a rounded body, a side handle, and a short spout. It sits beside the doll as a garden prop.

Can Body

1. Rnd 1: With beige yarn, make MR, work 6 sc. 6 sts.
2. Rnd 2: Inc around. 12 sts.
3. Rnd 3: Sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
4. Rnd 4: Sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
5. Rnd 5: BLO sc around. 24 sts.
6. Rnd 6 to Rnd 10: Sc around. 24 sts.
7. Rnd 11: Sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
8. Rnd 12: Sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.

Stuff lightly so the can stays rounded but not too firm. Fasten off and close the top opening.

Spout

1. With beige yarn, ch 7.
2. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 6.
3. Turn and sc 6 again.
4. Fold lengthwise and sew the long edges together to make a small tube.

Sew the spout to one side of the can, angled slightly upward. Add a tiny round end by working 5 sc into a magic ring and sewing it to the spout tip.

Handle

1. With beige yarn, ch 14.
2. Sl st back across the chain.
3. Sew one end near the top side of the can and the other end near the lower side, creating a curved handle.

Optional Flower Patches for Extra Accuracy

The image includes many tiny garden details. Add extra embroidery if you want a richer finish. Use soft pink, yellow, and green threads so the accessories match the dress, bag, and hat.

• Embroider tiny pink flowers on the bodice near the center front.
• Add small green leaf stitches around the lower skirt.
• Add a pale pink stitch line around the sleeves.
• Add a tiny white highlight stitch on each eye.
• Add a few white stitches to the lamb wool cap for extra texture.

Assembly Order

1. Finish and stuff the head, body, legs, and arms.
2. Sew the head to the body, checking that the face points straight forward.
3. Attach the white wool cap, making sure the front scallop frames the face.
4. Sew ears to the sides of the head at a downward angle.
5. Attach the arms under the sleeves.
6. Add the dress bodice, skirt, sleeves, collar, waist ruffle, and hem.
7. Sew flowers and stems to the skirt front.
8. Add sandals and sandal daisies.
9. Sew the pink bow onto the wool cap.
10. Place the crossbody bag over the shoulder and tack it in position.
11. Make the sun hat, bee, watering can, and butterfly accessories.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

When the doll is fully dressed, check the face again. The eyes should be even, the nose should sit centered, and the mouth line should be short and gentle. Add more blush if the face looks too plain.

Shape the head by gently pressing the cheeks forward. Smooth the white wool cap around the sides so it hugs the head without covering the eyes. The front wool scallop should dip softly in the center of the forehead.

Check the dress from the front. The bodice should sit straight, the collar points should meet near the center, and the skirt flowers should be visible above the scalloped hem. Adjust the bag strap so it crosses diagonally across the bodice.

Care Notes

• Spot clean the doll with a damp cloth and mild soap.
• Do not soak if using safety eyes, blush, or a wooden button.
• Let the doll air dry flat on a towel.
• Keep the hat brim shaped by smoothing it with your fingers after cleaning.
• Store small accessories in a pouch so the bee, butterfly, and watering can are not lost.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The lamb face is cream and framed with fluffy white wool.
• The ears have pink inner panels and white outer borders.
• The dress is mint green with pink trim and a scalloped hem.
• The skirt has green stems and pink flowers with yellow centers.
• The sandals are mint with white daisy decorations.
• The bow is pink and placed on one side of the wool cap.
• The crossbody bag has a floral front, flap, button, and diagonal strap.
• The sun hat is mint with a wide brim and floral band.
• The bee has yellow and black stripes with white wings.
• The watering can has a round body, handle, and spout.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

To preserve the shape of the doll, avoid heavy washing. Use a soft cloth to clean only the stained area. Press the cloth gently over the crochet stitches instead of rubbing, especially around the face, blush, dress flowers, and embroidered bag.

After cleaning, reshape the skirt ruffle, sleeves, ears, and hat brim while still slightly damp. Let everything dry naturally in a shaded place. Avoid direct sunlight for long periods because pale mint, pink, and cream yarns may fade over time.

For display, keep the doll on a clean shelf away from moisture. Place the small accessories beside the doll rather than under heavy objects. If storing long-term, wrap the doll loosely in tissue paper and keep it in a breathable fabric bag.