Knitting Tutorial: Duck Apple Orchard Overall Doll – Free Knitting Pattern.

This sweet knit duck doll is dressed for a cozy apple orchard day, with a green duck head, golden bill, mustard cable overalls, cream ribbed turtleneck sweater, blue pom-pom beret, red sandals, a green crossbody satchel, a tiny daisy, a small apple basket, and a little knitted book. The finished doll is soft, detailed, and designed as a decorative handmade keepsake.

 

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Finished Size

• Finished height: About 11.5 inches from the bottom of the sandals to the top of the beret pom-pom.
• Seated height: About 10 inches when the legs hang naturally over a table edge.
• Head width: About 4.5 inches across the widest part.
• Body width: About 3.5 inches across the overalls.
• Skill level: Confident beginner to intermediate. The doll uses small pieces, shaping, short rows, cables, ribbing, embroidery, and neat seaming.

Materials

• Yarn weight: DK or light worsted yarn. Use the same weight for all main doll pieces so the proportions stay balanced.
• Green yarn: Duck head and satchel, about 55 yards.
• Golden yellow yarn: Bill, feet, legs, and overalls, about 95 yards.
• Cream yarn: Sweater, sleeves, turtleneck, and book pages, about 75 yards.
• Brown yarn: Wing tips, basket handle, book edge, and apple stems, about 20 yards.
• Blue yarn: Beret and pom-pom, about 30 yards.
• Red yarn: Sandal straps and soles, about 20 yards.
• White yarn: Daisy petals, about 8 yards.
• Yellow yarn scrap: Daisy center.
• Apple colors: Small scraps of red, green, and light green yarn.
• Needles: US 3, 3.25 mm double-pointed needles or circular needles for magic loop.
• Optional smaller needles: US 2, 2.75 mm needles for firmer accessories.
• Safety eyes: Two black 9 mm safety eyes.
• Buttons: Two tiny wood-look buttons for the overall straps and one tiny button for the satchel flap.
• Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill.
• Other tools: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, cable needle, scissors, pins, row counter, and small amount of black embroidery thread.

Gauge

In stockinette stitch with US 3 needles, 24 stitches and 32 rows should measure about 4 inches. Gauge is not as strict as garment knitting, but the fabric must be firm enough that stuffing does not show through. If your stitches look loose, go down one needle size.

The doll in the image has a smooth but visible knitted texture. Do not knit too tightly, because the face and bill need soft shaping. Aim for even stitches, firm seams, and gentle stuffing rather than a hard, overfilled toy.

Abbreviations

• BO: Bind off.
• CO: Cast on.
• k: Knit.
• p: Purl.
• st or sts: Stitch or stitches.
• rnd: Round.
• RS: Right side.
• WS: Wrong side.
• k2tog: Knit 2 stitches together.
• p2tog: Purl 2 stitches together.
• ssk: Slip, slip, knit slipped stitches together.
• M1L: Make 1 left increase.
• M1R: Make 1 right increase.
• sl1: Slip 1 stitch.
• C4F: Slip 2 sts to cable needle and hold in front, k2, then k2 from cable needle.
• C4B: Slip 2 sts to cable needle and hold in back, k2, then k2 from cable needle.

Construction Notes

This doll is worked in separate knitted pieces and then assembled. The head is a rounded green duck head with a wide golden bill sewn across the lower front. The body is covered by a cream sweater and mustard overall layer. The overalls include raised cable details on the front panel and on each leg.

The legs are shaped so they can hang over a table edge. The red sandals are made separately and sewn over the golden feet. The sleeves are cream, while the visible wing tips are dark brown. The blue beret sits slightly tilted to one side, with a small pom-pom at the top.

The satchel is a small rectangular knitted pouch with a flap and a diagonal strap. The daisy is placed near the right side of the duck’s head, just below the beret brim. The apple basket and little book are optional display pieces, but they help match the orchard theme in the image.

Head

Use green yarn. Work in the round. Stuff gradually as you knit so the head becomes round, smooth, and slightly wider at the cheeks.

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1. CO 8 sts and divide across needles. Join to work in the round.
2. Rnd 1: Knit all sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb in each st around. You will have 16 sts.
4. Rnd 3: Knit all sts.
5. Rnd 4: K1, kfb; repeat around. You will have 24 sts.
6. Rnd 5: Knit all sts.
7. Rnd 6: K2, kfb; repeat around. You will have 32 sts.
8. Rnd 7: Knit all sts.
9. Rnd 8: K3, kfb; repeat around. You will have 40 sts.
10. Rnd 9: Knit all sts.
11. Rnd 10: K4, kfb; repeat around. You will have 48 sts.
12. Rnd 11: Knit all sts.
13. Rnd 12: K5, kfb; repeat around. You will have 56 sts.
14. Rnds 13 to 23: Knit every rnd. This forms the widest rounded part of the head.
15. Rnd 24: K12, M1R, k28, M1L, k16. You will have 58 sts. These two increases widen the cheek area slightly.
16. Rnds 25 to 28: Knit all sts.
17. Rnd 29: K6, k2tog; repeat to last 2 sts, k2. You will have 51 sts.
18. Rnd 30: Knit all sts.
19. Rnd 31: K5, k2tog; repeat to last 2 sts, k2. You will have 44 sts.
20. Rnd 32: Knit all sts.
21. Rnd 33: K4, k2tog; repeat to last 2 sts, k2. You will have 37 sts.
22. Rnd 34: Knit all sts.
23. Rnd 35: K3, k2tog; repeat to last 2 sts, k2. You will have 30 sts.
24. Rnd 36: Knit all sts.
25. Stop here to place the eyes before closing the head fully.

Place the safety eyes between Rnds 23 and 24, about 13 stitches apart across the front. The eyes should sit above the bill area, slightly toward the outer edges. Check the face from the front before securing the backs.

1. Rnd 37: K2, k2tog; repeat to last 2 sts, k2. You will have 23 sts.
2. Add more stuffing. Shape the cheeks with your fingers so the lower front is gently full.
3. Rnd 38: K1, k2tog; repeat to last 2 sts, k2. You will have 16 sts.
4. Rnd 39: K2tog around. You will have 8 sts.
5. Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull closed, and weave in end.

Golden Duck Bill

The bill is knit flat in golden yellow yarn. It is wide, rounded, and slightly puffed. It should cover the lower center of the face and sit just below the eyes.

1. CO 20 sts.
2. Row 1, WS: Purl all sts.
3. Row 2, RS: K2, M1R, k16, M1L, k2. You will have 22 sts.
4. Row 3: Purl all sts.
5. Row 4: K3, M1R, k16, M1L, k3. You will have 24 sts.
6. Rows 5 to 9: Work in stockinette stitch, purling WS rows and knitting RS rows.
7. Row 10: K2, ssk, k16, k2tog, k2. You will have 22 sts.
8. Row 11: Purl all sts.
9. Row 12: K2, ssk, k14, k2tog, k2. You will have 20 sts.
10. Row 13: Purl all sts.
11. Row 14: K1, ssk, k14, k2tog, k1. You will have 18 sts.
12. BO all sts, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Fold the bill very lightly so the cast-on edge curves under. Sew the bill to the head from eye level downward, with the top edge between Rnds 25 and 26. Add a thin layer of stuffing under the center before closing the lower edge.

Use golden yarn to embroider two short vertical nostril lines on the bill. Place them about 4 stitches apart at the center. Pull the embroidery gently so the bill dimples inward, matching the soft shaped look in the image.

Body Base

The body is hidden under the sweater and overalls, but it needs a stable pear shape. Use golden yellow yarn because some areas may peek through near the legs.

1. CO 10 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: Knit all sts.
3. Rnd 2: Kfb in each st around. You will have 20 sts.
4. Rnd 3: Knit all sts.
5. Rnd 4: K1, kfb; repeat around. You will have 30 sts.
6. Rnd 5: Knit all sts.
7. Rnd 6: K2, kfb; repeat around. You will have 40 sts.
8. Rnds 7 to 15: Knit all sts.
9. Rnd 16: K9, M1R, k22, M1L, k9. You will have 42 sts.
10. Rnds 17 to 24: Knit all sts. This makes the rounded belly.
11. Rnd 25: K5, k2tog; repeat around. You will have 36 sts.
12. Rnd 26: Knit all sts.
13. Rnd 27: K4, k2tog; repeat around. You will have 30 sts.
14. Rnd 28: Knit all sts.
15. Rnd 29: K3, k2tog; repeat around. You will have 24 sts.
16. Rnds 30 to 34: Knit all sts to create the upper torso and neck base.
17. BO all sts, leaving a long tail.

Stuff the body firmly at the lower belly and more softly near the neck. The body should be oval, not round. The front should push outward slightly under the overall bib.

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Cream Turtleneck Sweater Body

This sweater is visible above the overalls and under the straps. It has a ribbed folded collar and a simple stockinette chest.

1. Using cream yarn, CO 36 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnds 1 to 10: Work k1, p1 rib around. This forms the tall turtleneck collar.
3. Rnd 11: Knit all sts.
4. Rnd 12: K5, M1R; repeat around to last st, k1. You will have 42 sts.
5. Rnds 13 to 22: Knit all sts.
6. Rnd 23: K6, k2tog; repeat to last 2 sts, k2. You will have 37 sts.
7. Rnd 24: Knit all sts.
8. Rnd 25: K5, k2tog; repeat to last 2 sts, k2. You will have 32 sts.
9. Rnd 26: Purl all sts to create a small lower edge ridge.
10. BO all sts loosely.

Slide the sweater over the body from the neck downward before attaching the head. The ribbed collar should stand high and cover the lower part of the head-neck join. Fold the top half of the collar slightly outward for the plush, thick look.

Mustard Overall Bib With Center Cable

The front bib is worked flat and sewn over the sweater. The center cable panel creates the strong vertical texture shown on the doll’s mustard overalls.

1. Using mustard yarn, CO 24 sts.
2. Row 1, WS: P4, k2, p12, k2, p4.
3. Row 2, RS: K4, p2, k12, p2, k4.
4. Row 3: Repeat Row 1.
5. Row 4: K4, p2, C4F, k4, C4B, p2, k4.
6. Rows 5 to 7: Continue as established, knitting knits and purling purls.
7. Row 8: K4, p2, k2, C4B, C4F, k2, p2, k4.
8. Rows 9 to 11: Continue as established.
9. Repeat Rows 4 to 11 two more times.
10. Next RS row: K2, ssk, work pattern to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2. You will have 22 sts.
11. Next WS row: Work as established.
12. Next RS row: K2, ssk, work pattern to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2. You will have 20 sts.
13. Work 3 more rows as established.
14. BO all sts.

Pin the bib onto the front of the body. The lower edge should sit slightly below the belly center. The top edge should reach the lower part of the cream turtleneck. Sew the side edges neatly with mustard yarn, leaving the top free for straps.

Overall Back Panel

The back panel is simpler than the front. It supports the straps and covers the lower back of the doll.

1. Using mustard yarn, CO 26 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 4: Work garter stitch, knitting every row.
3. Rows 5 to 24: Work in stockinette stitch.
4. Row 25: K2, ssk, k18, k2tog, k2. You will have 24 sts.
5. Row 26: Purl all sts.
6. Row 27: K2, ssk, k16, k2tog, k2. You will have 22 sts.
7. Rows 28 to 31: Work in stockinette stitch.
8. BO all sts.

Sew the back panel to the body so it lines up with the front bib at the side seams. The back panel should sit under the cream sweater sleeves and should not pull tightly around the body.

Overall Straps

The straps cross over the shoulders and attach to the front with tiny buttons, just like the image.

1. Make 2 straps. Using mustard yarn, CO 6 sts.
2. Row 1: Knit all sts.
3. Row 2: K1, p4, k1.
4. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until each strap measures 4.75 inches.
5. Work 2 rows in garter stitch.
6. BO all sts, leaving a long tail.

Sew the back end of each strap to the upper back panel. Bring each strap over the shoulder to the front bib. Angle them slightly outward so they match the gentle V shape in the image. Sew a tiny button to the front end of each strap.

Overall Legs With Side Cable

Make two overall legs. These are mustard tubes that cover the duck legs. Each leg has a cable running down the outer front side, similar to the raised cable visible in the photo.

1. Using mustard yarn, CO 28 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnds 1 to 4: Work k1, p1 rib around.
3. Rnd 5: K8, p2, k8, p2, k8.
4. Rnd 6: K8, p2, k8, p2, k8.
5. Rnd 7: K8, p2, C4F, k4, p2, k8.
6. Rnds 8 to 12: Work stitches as they appear.
7. Rnd 13: K8, p2, k4, C4B, p2, k8.
8. Rnds 14 to 18: Work stitches as they appear.
9. Repeat Rnds 7 to 18 one more time.
10. Rnd 31: K5, k2tog; repeat around. You will have 24 sts.
11. Rnds 32 to 35: Knit all sts.
12. BO all sts loosely.

Make the second leg the same way, but place the cable so it appears on the outer front side when worn. For the right leg, keep the cable after the first 10 sts. For the left leg, begin the cable panel after 2 sts so the cables mirror each other.

Sew the top of each overall leg to the lower body and to the bottom of the bib and back panel. Leave a small gap between the legs so the doll can sit naturally. The legs should hang straight down with a soft bend at the hip seam.

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Duck Legs And Feet

The feet are golden and flat enough to fit inside the red sandals. Knit two.

1. Using golden yellow yarn, CO 10 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnds 1 to 8: Knit all sts to create a short lower leg.
3. Rnd 9: Kfb in each st around. You will have 20 sts.
4. Rnds 10 to 13: Knit all sts.
5. Begin working flat for the foot top. Row 14: K10, turn.
6. Row 15: P10, turn.
7. Row 16: K1, M1R, k8, M1L, k1. You will have 12 foot-top sts.
8. Row 17: Purl 12 sts.
9. Row 18: K1, M1R, k10, M1L, k1. You will have 14 foot-top sts.
10. Rows 19 to 23: Work stockinette stitch.
11. Row 24: K2, ssk, k6, k2tog, k2. You will have 12 sts.
12. Row 25: Purl all sts.
13. Row 26: K2, ssk, k4, k2tog, k2. You will have 10 sts.
14. BO these 10 sts.
15. Return to the remaining back ankle sts. BO them loosely.

Stuff the lower leg lightly and the foot more firmly. Sew the foot seam along the bottom. Flatten the front slightly with your fingers to make a duck-foot shape. Insert the golden leg into the mustard overall leg before attaching the sandal.

Cream Sleeves

The sleeves are short cream sweater sleeves. They are wider at the shoulder and taper softly toward the wing tip.

1. Make 2 sleeves. Using cream yarn, CO 22 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnds 1 to 4: Work k1, p1 rib.
3. Rnds 5 to 18: Knit all sts.
4. Rnd 19: K9, k2tog, k9, k2tog. You will have 20 sts.
5. Rnds 20 to 22: Knit all sts.
6. BO loosely.

Do not overstuff the sleeves. They should look like soft knitted fabric hanging around the wing. Sew the upper sleeve to the shoulder at a slight downward angle. The hands should point gently toward the table.

Dark Brown Wing Tips

The brown wing tips appear below the cream sleeves. They are slim, tapered, and slightly pointed.

1. Make 2. Using dark brown yarn, CO 14 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnds 1 to 8: Knit all sts.
3. Rnd 9: K5, k2tog, k5, k2tog. You will have 12 sts.
4. Rnd 10: Knit all sts.
5. Rnd 11: K4, k2tog, k4, k2tog. You will have 10 sts.
6. Rnd 12: Knit all sts.
7. Rnd 13: K3, k2tog, k3, k2tog. You will have 8 sts.
8. Rnd 14: K2tog around. You will have 4 sts.
9. Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull closed, and weave in end.

Stuff each wing tip very lightly. Insert the open end into the sleeve and sew around the sleeve cuff. Let about 1.25 inches of brown wing show below the cream sleeve.

Blue Beret

The beret is soft, round, and slightly oversized. It sits tilted to the left side of the duck’s head, with a ribbed brim and a pom-pom on top.

1. Using blue yarn, CO 48 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnds 1 to 6: Work k2, p2 rib around.
3. Rnd 7: Knit all sts.
4. Rnd 8: K3, M1R; repeat around. You will have 64 sts.
5. Rnds 9 to 15: Knit all sts.
6. Rnd 16: K6, k2tog; repeat around. You will have 56 sts.
7. Rnd 17: Knit all sts.
8. Rnd 18: K5, k2tog; repeat around. You will have 48 sts.
9. Rnd 19: Knit all sts.
10. Rnd 20: K4, k2tog; repeat around. You will have 40 sts.
11. Rnd 21: K3, k2tog; repeat around. You will have 32 sts.
12. Rnd 22: K2, k2tog; repeat around. You will have 24 sts.
13. Rnd 23: K1, k2tog; repeat around. You will have 16 sts.
14. Rnd 24: K2tog around. You will have 8 sts.
15. Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull closed, and weave in end.

Make a small blue pom-pom about 1 inch wide. Sew it to the top of the beret. Place the beret on the head with the brim covering the top edge slightly. Sew invisibly around the lower back and sides, leaving the front brim soft.

White Daisy For Head

The daisy sits on the duck’s right side, near the beret brim. Make it small so it decorates the head without covering the eyes.

1. Using yellow yarn, CO 6 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: Kfb in each st. You will have 12 sts.
3. Rnd 2: K2tog around. You will have 6 sts.
4. Cut yarn and pull closed to make the center.
5. For each white petal, CO 5 sts.
6. Row 1: Knit all sts.
7. Row 2: Purl all sts.
8. Row 3: Ssk, k1, k2tog. You will have 3 sts.
9. Row 4: Purl all sts.
10. Row 5: Sl1, k2tog, pass slipped st over. You will have 1 st.
11. Cut yarn and pull through.
12. Make 7 petals total.

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Sew the petals around the yellow center. Attach the daisy to the right side of the head, just below the beret brim. Add two tiny green embroidered leaf stitches beside it if desired.

Green Crossbody Satchel

The satchel is a small green pouch with a flap, button, and diagonal strap. It hangs across the body from the duck’s left shoulder to the right hip.

Satchel Body

1. Using green yarn, CO 18 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 4: Knit every row for a garter base.
3. Rows 5 to 18: Work stockinette stitch.
4. Rows 19 to 22: Knit every row.
5. BO all sts.
6. Make a second matching rectangle for the back.

Place the two rectangles together with wrong sides facing. Sew the side edges and bottom edge. Leave the top open. Lightly flatten the pouch; do not stuff it.

Satchel Flap

1. Using green yarn, CO 16 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 4: Knit every row.
3. Row 5: K2, ssk, k8, k2tog, k2. You will have 14 sts.
4. Row 6: Knit all sts.
5. Row 7: K2, ssk, k6, k2tog, k2. You will have 12 sts.
6. Row 8: Knit all sts.
7. BO all sts.

Sew the flap to the back top edge of the pouch. Fold it over the front. Sew a tiny button to the center front. Use a small loop of green yarn under the flap if you want the button to function.

Satchel Strap

1. Using green yarn, CO 4 sts.
2. Work i-cord for 11 inches: knit 4, slide stitches back to the needle tip, and knit again without turning.
3. BO and leave tails for sewing.

Sew the strap to both upper corners of the satchel. Place it diagonally across the doll after the head and arms are attached. Tack the strap at the left shoulder and near the right side of the bib so it stays in place.

Red Sandals

The sandals have red soles, red front straps, and tiny blue-green flower details. Make two sandals.

Sandal Sole

1. Using red yarn, CO 10 sts.
2. Row 1: Knit all sts.
3. Row 2: K1, M1R, k8, M1L, k1. You will have 12 sts.
4. Row 3: Knit all sts.
5. Row 4: K1, M1R, k10, M1L, k1. You will have 14 sts.
6. Rows 5 to 12: Knit every row.
7. Row 13: K2, ssk, k6, k2tog, k2. You will have 12 sts.
8. Row 14: Knit all sts.
9. Row 15: K1, ssk, k6, k2tog, k1. You will have 10 sts.
10. BO all sts.

Sandal Strap

1. Using red yarn, CO 5 sts.
2. Knit every row until the strip measures 2.25 inches.
3. BO all sts.
4. Make a second strap for the other sandal.

Place each golden foot on a red sole. Sew around the sole edge with red yarn. Curve the red strap across the top of the foot and sew both ends to the sole. The strap should sit over the front third of the foot.

Small Blue Flower On Sandal

1. Using blue yarn, CO 3 sts.
2. Knit 1 row.
3. Cut yarn and pull through all sts to make one small petal bump.
4. Make 5 petal bumps for each sandal flower.
5. Sew the petal bumps together with a tiny green stitch at the center.

Attach one small blue flower to the outer side of each sandal strap. Add two tiny green leaf stitches beside the flower to match the cheerful orchard style.

Apple Basket Display Piece

The little apple basket sits beside the duck in the image. This piece is optional, but it gives the finished project a charming apple orchard feeling.

Basket Bowl

1. Using brown yarn and smaller needles, CO 24 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: Purl all sts.
3. Rnd 2: Knit all sts.
4. Repeat Rnds 1 and 2 until the basket measures 1.25 inches tall.
5. Next rnd: K2, k2tog; repeat around. You will have 18 sts.
6. Next rnd: K1, k2tog; repeat around. You will have 12 sts.
7. Cut yarn, pull through remaining sts, and close the bottom.

Basket Handle

1. Using brown yarn, CO 4 sts.
2. Work i-cord for 4 inches.
3. BO all sts.
4. Sew one end to each side of the basket.

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To suggest woven texture, embroider a few horizontal and vertical brown lines on the basket. Use a slightly darker brown yarn if available.

Tiny Apples

1. Make 6 apples in red, green, and light green.
2. CO 6 sts and join in the round.
3. Rnd 1: Kfb in each st. You will have 12 sts.
4. Rnds 2 to 4: Knit all sts.
5. Rnd 5: K2tog around. You will have 6 sts.
6. Stuff with a tiny pinch of fiberfill.
7. Cut yarn, pull closed, and weave in end.
8. Use brown yarn to sew one short stem at the top.

Place the apples inside the basket and sew them down lightly so they do not fall out during display.

Small Knitted Book

The small book in the image rests near the duck. It is worked as a simple flat piece with cream pages and a textured cover.

1. Using cream yarn, CO 16 sts.
2. Rows 1 to 10: Knit every row.
3. BO all sts.
4. Using muted cover yarn, CO 18 sts.
5. Rows 1 to 12: Knit every row.
6. BO all sts.
7. Place the cream page piece on top of the cover piece.
8. Fold both pieces in half together.
9. Sew along the fold with brown yarn to make a spine.

Add a few straight stitches across the cover to suggest a woven or plaid book cover. Keep the stitches small and soft so the book remains miniature.

Joining The Body, Head, Arms, And Legs

Before sewing, lay all pieces on a table and compare the proportions. The head should look larger than the body, giving the duck a cute doll-like shape. The legs should be long enough to hang below the body, and the arms should end around the upper thigh.

1. Place the sweater-covered body upright. The ribbed collar should be centered at the top.
2. Sew the head to the body using green yarn near the head and cream yarn near the collar if needed.
3. Use a ladder stitch around the neck opening. Sew through the head base and the body neck edge several times for strength.
4. Angle the head very slightly forward so the duck appears to look gently toward the viewer.
5. Sew each leg to the lower body with the feet facing forward.
6. Keep a small gap between the legs so the overalls do not bunch.
7. Sew the arms to the sides of the upper body, just below the head and collar line.
8. Angle the arms downward at about 25 degrees. The sleeve tops should sit partly under the overall straps.

When attaching the arms, use pins first. The satchel strap will cross over the front, so the left shoulder needs to stay neat and smooth. The right arm should hang freely beside the satchel.

Facial Embroidery

The face is simple and gentle. The black eyes provide most of the expression, while the embroidered marks add the handmade detail seen in the image.

• Use black embroidery thread to sew two short curved eyebrow marks above the eyes. Each mark should be about 3 stitches long.
• Add two tiny cheek lines near the sides of the bill if desired. Keep them very subtle.
• Do not add a mouth. The bill shape and nostril dimples create the duck expression.
• Check that the eyes are even from the front and also from a slightly higher angle.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

Place the beret on the head first, then position the daisy on the duck’s right side. Sew the daisy securely through the petals and center. The flower should sit slightly forward of the side seam so it is visible from the front.

Dress the doll with the satchel last. Lay the green strap diagonally from the left shoulder to the right hip. Sew the strap down with two tiny hidden stitches at the shoulder and one tiny stitch near the side of the bib. This keeps the satchel from sliding.

Check the overalls after the satchel is attached. The front cable should still be visible down the center. The buttons should sit evenly near the top corners of the bib. The leg cables should face outward and forward.

Place the apple basket and book beside the duck for display. They are not attached to the doll, but you can sew them to a knitted display mat if this doll will be used for photography or craft fair presentation.

Finishing Details For A Photo-Ready Look

• Steam lightly: Hold steam near the overalls and sweater, but do not press the doll flat.
• Shape the bill: Pinch the center gently to keep the nostril dimples visible.
• Round the head: Roll the stuffed head softly between your hands to smooth any uneven areas.
• Adjust the beret: Tilt the beret slightly to the duck’s left side and let the brim curve naturally.
• Check the sandals: Make sure the red straps sit evenly over the golden feet.
• Trim yarn tails: Hide all ends inside the doll or under accessories.

Care Notes

This knitted duck doll is best used as a decorative handmade item. Because it has small buttons, a satchel button, safety eyes, and tiny accessories, it is not recommended for children under three years old.

Spot clean with cool water and mild soap. Do not soak the doll, because soaking may soften the stuffing and distort the overalls, beret, sandals, and small accessories.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The green head is round and slightly wider at the cheeks.
• The golden bill sits centered below the eyes and is lightly stuffed.
• The safety eyes are even and about 13 stitches apart.
• The cream turtleneck collar stands tall and soft around the neck.
• The mustard overall bib has a clear center cable.
• The two overall straps attach with small buttons at the front.
• The leg cables face outward and forward.
• The red sandals fit snugly over the golden feet.
• The blue beret has a small pom-pom and sits slightly tilted.
• The daisy is placed on the right side of the head.
• The green satchel crosses the body diagonally and rests at the hip.
• The apple basket contains red and green apples.
• The tiny book is folded and stitched at the spine.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

Store the doll upright or seated in a dry place away from direct sunlight. Long sunlight exposure can fade the green head, mustard overalls, red sandals, and blue beret. If the doll is displayed near a window, rotate it occasionally so one side does not fade faster than the other.

To remove dust, use a soft clean brush and move in the direction of the knitted stitches. For the bill, daisy, satchel, and sandals, use very gentle strokes so the small pieces do not loosen.

If a spot appears on the sweater or overalls, dampen a white cloth with cool water and a tiny amount of mild soap. Dab the area gently. Do not rub hard. After cleaning, dab again with plain cool water and let the doll air dry completely.

Do not machine wash, tumble dry, iron, bleach, or wring the doll. The accessories are small and shaped by hand, so rough washing can change the proportions. Keep the apple basket and book separate when cleaning the main doll.

For long-term storage, wrap the doll loosely in acid-free tissue or clean cotton fabric. Avoid sealed plastic bags in humid spaces. A breathable storage box helps protect the yarn while keeping the knitted texture fresh.