This sweet knit white tiger doll wears sage green garden overalls, red bow shoes, a daisy flower crown, and tiny wooden-style buttons. The set also includes a straw-look sun hat with daisies, a textured brown crossbody satchel, a woven basket, and a loose daisy flower, creating the same cozy garden look shown in the photo.
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Finished Size
- Doll height: About 11 inches from head top to shoe sole.
- Head width: About 4 inches across the cheeks after stuffing.
- Body length: About 4 inches from neck to seat.
- Leg length: About 3 inches before shoes.
- Hat width: About 5 inches across the brim.
- Basket width: About 2 3/4 inches across the top.
- Satchel: About 1 1/2 inches wide and 1 1/4 inches tall.
Yarn and Tools
- Main yarn: DK weight yarn in warm white for the tiger body.
- Stripe yarn: Small amount of black DK yarn or black embroidery yarn.
- Overalls yarn: DK weight yarn in sage green.
- Accessories yarn: DK weight yarn in straw tan, caramel brown, red, white, yellow, and olive green.
- Needles: US size 3 double-pointed needles for the doll and US size 4 needles for accessories.
- Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers, polyester stuffing, two 8 mm safety eyes, four tiny tan buttons, pink embroidery floss, black embroidery floss, and sewing pins.
The pictured doll has a firm, smooth knitted surface with visible stockinette stitches. Work at a tight gauge so stuffing does not show. If your stitches are loose, go down one needle size. The overalls should fit snugly over the body and legs, while the hat, basket, and bag should keep a slightly textured handmade shape.
Gauge
- Doll gauge: 7 sts and 10 rnds = 1 inch in stockinette in the round.
- Accessory gauge: 6 sts and 9 rows = 1 inch in garter stitch or seed stitch.
- Important: Exact gauge is less important than firm fabric, but matching gauge will keep the proportions close to the photo.
Abbreviations
- BO: bind off
- CO: cast on
- dec: decrease
- dpn: double-pointed needle
- k: knit
- k2tog: knit 2 stitches together
- kfb: knit into the front and back of the same stitch
- p: purl
- pm: place marker
- rem: remain or remaining
- rnd: round
- RS: right side
- ssk: slip, slip, knit slipped stitches together
- st or sts: stitch or stitches
- WS: wrong side
Construction Notes
The white tiger is worked as separate knitted pieces, then stuffed and sewn together. The head is rounded and slightly wider than the body. The muzzle is shaped with embroidery, not a separate bulky piece, so the face stays soft and gentle like the image.
The black tiger markings are added after knitting with duplicate stitch and embroidery. This gives better control than stranded colorwork and lets you place stripes exactly around the eyes, cheeks, forehead, arms, legs, tail, and body.
The overalls are knitted separately in sage green. They include two short legs, a bib front, shoulder straps, rolled hems, and a raised center leaf panel to copy the garden texture visible in the picture.
White Tiger Head
Work in warm white yarn on US size 3 dpns. Stuff the head firmly as you go, shaping it into a rounded oval with slightly full cheeks. The lower face should be a little narrower than the cheek area, and the top should remain smooth for the daisy crown.
- CO 8 sts. Divide over 3 dpns and join to work in the round.
- Rnd 1: K all sts. 8 sts.
- Rnd 2: Kfb in every st. 16 sts.
- Rnd 3: K all sts.
- Rnd 4: Repeat k1, kfb around. 24 sts.
- Rnd 5: K all sts.
- Rnd 6: Repeat k2, kfb around. 32 sts.
- Rnd 7: K all sts.
- Rnd 8: Repeat k3, kfb around. 40 sts.
- Rnd 9: K all sts.
- Rnd 10: Repeat k4, kfb around. 48 sts.
- Rnds 11 to 21: K all sts for 11 rnds.
- Rnd 22: K10, kfb, k2, kfb, k20, kfb, k2, kfb, k10. 52 sts. This creates soft cheek fullness.
- Rnds 23 to 27: K all sts.
- Rnd 28: K10, k2tog, k2, ssk, k20, k2tog, k2, ssk, k10. 48 sts.
- Rnd 29: K all sts.
- Rnd 30: Repeat k4, k2tog around. 40 sts.
- Rnd 31: K all sts.
- Rnd 32: Repeat k3, k2tog around. 32 sts.
- Rnd 33: K all sts.
- Rnd 34: Repeat k2, k2tog around. 24 sts.
- Insert safety eyes between Rnds 20 and 21, about 10 sts apart. Angle them very slightly toward the center.
- Stuff the head firmly, adding extra stuffing to the cheeks.
- Rnd 35: Repeat k1, k2tog around. 16 sts.
- Rnd 36: K2tog around. 8 sts.
- Cut yarn, thread through rem sts, pull closed, and secure.
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Face Shaping and Muzzle Embroidery
The face in the image has a soft white muzzle, pink nose, black mouth line, and fine cheek stripes. Use pins first before stitching. Keep all embroidery flat and shallow so the face keeps a knitted toy look rather than becoming heavy.
- Thread white yarn through the lower face and gently pull from under one eye to the opposite lower cheek. Repeat twice to sculpt a mild muzzle indentation.
- With pink floss, embroider a small heart-shaped triangle nose over 5 sts, centered between the eyes and 3 rnds below them.
- Work satin stitches from side to side until the nose is full and softly raised.
- With black floss, stitch one short vertical line down from the nose, about 2 rnds long.
- Stitch a small curved smile on each side, each curve about 4 sts wide.
- Add three short black whisker dots or dash stitches on each cheek.
- Do not add long whiskers unless desired; the pictured style uses delicate painted-looking face lines.
Forehead and Cheek Tiger Stripes
- Center forehead: Add one narrow black V shape starting 5 rnds above the eyes and ending between the eyes.
- Side forehead: Add two short angled black stitches on each side of the center V.
- Eye stripes: Add a curved black line outside each eye, beginning above the outer corner and slanting down toward the cheek.
- Cheek stripes: Add three tapered black marks on each cheek. Each stripe should be 4 to 7 sts long and angled toward the nose.
- Chin marks: Add two small black stitches below the mouth to match the delicate lower face detail.
Ears
The ears are small rounded tiger ears placed high on the head, partly hidden by the daisy crown. Knit two in warm white. Add a tiny black outline at the outer edge after sewing.
- CO 10 sts.
- Row 1: K all sts.
- Row 2: P all sts.
- Row 3: K1, kfb, k6, kfb, k1. 12 sts.
- Row 4: P all sts.
- Rows 5 to 8: Work stockinette, beginning with a knit row.
- Row 9: K1, ssk, k6, k2tog, k1. 10 sts.
- Row 10: P all sts.
- Row 11: K1, ssk, k4, k2tog, k1. 8 sts.
- Row 12: P all sts.
- Row 13: Ssk, k4, k2tog. 6 sts.
- BO all sts, leaving a long tail.
- Fold the bottom edge slightly inward and sew to the head between Rnds 10 and 16, about 11 sts apart.
Body
The body is shorter than the head and gently pear-shaped, giving the doll a seated garden-toy proportion. The overalls cover most of the body, but the white neck and shoulder area remain visible above the bib.
- With warm white yarn, CO 12 sts. Divide over dpns and join.
- Rnd 1: K all sts. 12 sts.
- Rnd 2: Kfb in every st. 24 sts.
- Rnd 3: K all sts.
- Rnd 4: Repeat k3, kfb around. 30 sts.
- Rnd 5: K all sts.
- Rnd 6: Repeat k4, kfb around. 36 sts.
- Rnds 7 to 18: K all sts.
- Rnd 19: K8, kfb, k18, kfb, k8. 38 sts.
- Rnds 20 to 25: K all sts.
- Rnd 26: Repeat k17, k2tog around. 36 sts.
- Rnd 27: K all sts.
- Rnd 28: Repeat k4, k2tog around. 30 sts.
- Rnd 29: K all sts.
- Rnd 30: Repeat k3, k2tog around. 24 sts.
- Stuff firmly, keeping the base rounded but not pointed.
- Rnd 31: Repeat k2, k2tog around. 18 sts.
- Rnd 32: Repeat k1, k2tog around. 12 sts.
- Cut yarn, pull through rem sts, and close.
Neck Join
Use a strong yarn tail to sew the head to the body. The head should sit upright and slightly forward, like the photo. Pass the sewing yarn through the body top and head base several times before closing the seam neatly.
- Place the head with the nose centered over the chest.
- Sew around the neck twice using small ladder stitches.
- Add extra stitches at the back neck so the large head does not tilt backward.
- Do not pull too tightly; keep a soft rounded neck.
Arms
The arms are slim and gently tapered. The upper arms show white fur with black tiger stripes, while the paws are plain white with small black claw lines. Make two.
- With warm white yarn, CO 10 sts and join in the round.
- Rnd 1: K all sts. 10 sts.
- Rnd 2: Repeat k4, kfb around. 12 sts.
- Rnds 3 to 10: K all sts.
- Rnd 11: K5, kfb, k5, kfb. 14 sts.
- Rnds 12 to 18: K all sts.
- Rnd 19: Repeat k5, k2tog around. 12 sts.
- Rnds 20 to 23: K all sts.
- Stuff lightly. Keep the wrist softer than the upper arm.
- Rnd 24: K2tog around. 6 sts.
- Cut yarn, pull through rem sts, and close.
- Embroider three black curved claw lines on each paw.
- Add black stripes around the upper arm: two full broken rings and one short side stripe.
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Legs
The legs are long enough to peek below the short green overalls. The white tiger stripes appear on the exposed lower legs. Red shoes are added separately and should sit at the front like soft Mary Jane slippers with bows.
- With warm white yarn, CO 12 sts and join in the round.
- Rnd 1: K all sts. 12 sts.
- Rnd 2: Repeat k5, kfb around. 14 sts.
- Rnds 3 to 16: K all sts.
- Rnd 17: K6, kfb, k6, kfb. 16 sts.
- Rnds 18 to 25: K all sts.
- Stuff the leg firmly but keep it flexible.
- Rnd 26: Repeat k2, k2tog around. 12 sts.
- Rnd 27: K2tog around. 6 sts.
- Cut yarn, close the end, and weave in.
- Make the second leg the same way.
- Embroider uneven black tiger stripes around the lower legs, placing 3 stripes on each leg.
Tail
The tail is slim, striped, and visible beside the doll near the hat. It should curve gently at the end and include a black tip, like the photo.
- With black yarn, CO 8 sts and join in the round.
- Rnds 1 to 4: K all sts in black.
- Change to warm white.
- Rnds 5 to 8: K all sts in white.
- Change to black.
- Rnds 9 to 10: K all sts in black.
- Change to white.
- Rnds 11 to 18: K all sts in white.
- Change to black.
- Rnds 19 to 20: K all sts in black.
- Change to white.
- Rnds 21 to 28: K all sts in white.
- Stuff very lightly with small pieces of fiberfill.
- BO all sts and sew the open end to the lower back body.
Sage Green Overalls
The overalls are the main clothing feature. They have short legs, a high bib, two straps, rolled cuffs, little tan buttons, and a textured center panel. Knit them firmly but not as tight as the body so they slide over the doll.
Overall Left Leg
- With sage green yarn and US size 3 needles, CO 24 sts and join in the round.
- Rnds 1 to 3: P all sts to create a rolled purl cuff.
- Rnds 4 to 12: K all sts.
- Rnd 13: K11, kfb, k12. 25 sts.
- Rnd 14: K all sts.
- Break yarn and place sts on a holder.
Overall Right Leg
- CO 24 sts and join in the round.
- Rnds 1 to 3: P all sts.
- Rnds 4 to 12: K all sts.
- Rnd 13: K12, kfb, k11. 25 sts.
- Rnd 14: K all sts.
- Do not break yarn after the right leg.
Join Overall Legs
- K across 25 sts of right leg.
- CO 2 sts for the front center.
- K across 25 sts of left leg.
- CO 2 sts for the back center. 54 sts total.
- Join to work in the round and place marker at the back center.
- Rnd 1: K all sts.
- Rnd 2: K25, k2tog, k25, k2tog. 52 sts.
- Rnds 3 to 10: K all sts.
- Rnd 11: K12, ssk, k24, k2tog, k12. 50 sts.
- Rnds 12 to 18: K all sts.
- Rnd 19: K11, ssk, k24, k2tog, k11. 48 sts.
- Rnds 20 to 22: K all sts.
Front Leaf Panel
The photo shows a raised vine-like panel down the center of the overalls. Work this section flat over the front 18 sts while the back is bound off. Use a simple knit-and-purl leaf texture that looks clear even for newer knitters.
- Next rnd: K15, BO 18 sts for back opening, K15. Turn work. 30 front sts remain.
- Row 1 RS: K6, p2, k2, p2, k6, p2, k2, p2, k6.
- Row 2 WS: P6, k2, p2, k2, p6, k2, p2, k2, p6.
- Row 3: K5, p2, k1, kfb, k1, p2, k4, p2, k1, kfb, k1, p2, k5. 32 sts.
- Row 4: P5, k2, p4, k2, p4, k2, p4, k2, p5.
- Row 5: K5, p2, k4, p2, k4, p2, k4, p2, k5.
- Row 6: Repeat Row 4.
- Row 7: K5, p2, ssk, k2tog, p2, k4, p2, ssk, k2tog, p2, k5. 28 sts.
- Row 8: P5, k2, p2, k2, p4, k2, p2, k2, p5.
- Rows 9 to 16: Repeat Rows 1 to 8 once, adjusting center stitches evenly if needed.
- Row 17: K2, ssk, knit in pattern to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2. 26 sts.
- Row 18: Work sts as they appear.
- Row 19: K2, ssk, knit in pattern to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2. 24 sts.
- Row 20: Work sts as they appear.
- BO all sts loosely.
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Overall Straps
- With sage green yarn, CO 6 sts.
- Rows 1 to 34: K all sts for garter stitch.
- BO all sts. Make two straps.
- Cross no straps; in the photo they rise straight from the bib to the back.
- Sew one end of each strap to the back waist and the other end to the top front bib.
- Sew one small tan button on each front strap end.
- Sew one small tan button lower on each side of the bib to copy the pictured button detail.
Red Shoes
The shoes are bright red, rounded at the toe, and decorated with small bows. They sit over the white paws, leaving the front paw and black claw lines visible.
- With red yarn, CO 18 sts and join in the round.
- Rnd 1: K all sts.
- Rnd 2: P all sts for a garter ridge.
- Rnds 3 to 6: K all sts.
- Rnd 7: K5, kfb 4 times, k9. 22 sts.
- Rnd 8: K all sts.
- Rnd 9: K5, k2tog 4 times, k9. 18 sts.
- Rnd 10: P all sts.
- BO loosely.
- Sew the back heel seam closed halfway, leaving the top open.
- Make two shoes.
Red Shoe Bows
- CO 8 sts with red yarn.
- Rows 1 to 4: K all sts.
- BO all sts.
- Wrap yarn tightly around the center 4 times to pinch the bow.
- Sew one bow to the top front of each shoe.
Daisy Flower Crown
The crown rests across the tiger’s head in a soft arc. It uses small white daisies with yellow centers and olive green connecting stitches. Make the flowers slightly uneven for the handmade garden look.
Small Knit Daisy Petals
- With white yarn, CO 3 sts.
- Row 1: K all sts.
- Row 2: Kfb, k1, kfb. 5 sts.
- Rows 3 to 4: K all sts.
- Row 5: Ssk, k1, k2tog. 3 sts.
- Row 6: K all sts.
- BO 3 sts.
- Make 5 petals for each daisy.
- Sew petal bases together in a circle.
- With yellow yarn, stitch a small French-knot-style center or sew 5 tiny straight stitches in a circle.
- Make 6 daisies for the crown.
Crown Vine
- With olive green yarn, CO 4 sts.
- Knit an I-cord for 5 1/2 inches.
- BO all sts.
- Sew daisies along the cord, placing one flower at the center and the others angled toward each ear.
- Tack the crown to the head with small invisible stitches behind the flowers.
Straw Garden Hat
The hat shown beside the doll has a rounded crown, wide flat brim, and daisy trim. Use straw tan yarn and garter ridges to imitate woven summer straw. The hat is decorative and sized to rest near the doll or fit lightly over the head if the crown is removed.
Hat Crown
- With straw tan yarn, CO 8 sts on US size 4 dpns and join.
- Rnd 1: K all sts. 8 sts.
- Rnd 2: Kfb in every st. 16 sts.
- Rnd 3: P all sts.
- Rnd 4: Repeat k1, kfb around. 24 sts.
- Rnd 5: P all sts.
- Rnd 6: Repeat k2, kfb around. 32 sts.
- Rnd 7: P all sts.
- Rnd 8: Repeat k3, kfb around. 40 sts.
- Rnds 9 to 18: Alternate one knit rnd and one purl rnd.
- Rnd 19: K all sts.
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Hat Brim
- Rnd 20: Repeat k1, kfb around. 60 sts.
- Rnd 21: P all sts.
- Rnd 22: K all sts.
- Rnd 23: P all sts.
- Rnd 24: Repeat k5, kfb around. 70 sts.
- Rnds 25 to 29: Alternate knit and purl rnds.
- BO all sts loosely.
- Steam lightly with hands only, shaping the brim flat.
- Add 5 small daisies to the front brim edge using the daisy instructions above.
Brown Crossbody Satchel
The tiny satchel hangs diagonally across the overalls. It has a textured pouch, flap, button, and narrow strap. The pictured strap runs from one shoulder toward the opposite hip.
Satchel Body
- With caramel brown yarn, CO 14 sts.
- Row 1: K all sts.
- Row 2: K1, p1 across, ending k1.
- Rows 3 to 14: Repeat Rows 1 and 2 for seed-like texture.
- Row 15: K all sts.
- Row 16: BO all sts.
- Fold the lower edge up 9 rows to form a pouch.
- Sew both side seams with matching yarn.
Satchel Flap
- Pick up 14 sts along the back top edge.
- Rows 1 to 5: K all sts.
- Row 6: K2, ssk, k6, k2tog, k2. 12 sts.
- Row 7: K all sts.
- BO all sts.
- Sew one tiny tan button to the center front of the pouch.
Satchel Strap
- CO 4 sts with caramel brown yarn.
- Work I-cord for 13 inches.
- BO all sts.
- Sew strap ends to the upper side corners of the satchel.
- Place the strap over the doll from right shoulder to left hip, matching the photo.
Woven Garden Basket
The basket is larger than the satchel and sits beside the doll with one white paw resting inside it. Use brown yarn and a bumpy knit texture to create a woven look. The handle should arch above the basket opening.
Basket Base
- With caramel brown yarn and US size 4 dpns, CO 8 sts and join.
- Rnd 1: K all sts.
- Rnd 2: Kfb in every st. 16 sts.
- Rnd 3: P all sts.
- Rnd 4: Repeat k1, kfb around. 24 sts.
- Rnd 5: P all sts.
- Rnd 6: Repeat k2, kfb around. 32 sts.
- Rnd 7: P all sts.
- Rnd 8: K all sts through the back loop to create a firm turning edge.
Basket Sides
- Rnd 9: Repeat k1, p1 around.
- Rnd 10: Repeat p1, k1 around.
- Rnds 11 to 24: Repeat Rnds 9 and 10 seven more times.
- Rnd 25: K all sts.
- Rnd 26: P all sts.
- BO all sts firmly but not tightly.
- Shape the sides outward slightly with your fingers.
Basket Handle
- CO 5 sts with caramel brown yarn.
- Work garter stitch for 7 inches.
- BO all sts.
- Sew one end of the handle to each side of the basket.
- For a sturdier handle, sew the strip over a second matching strip or insert a soft pipe cleaner before closing.
Loose White Paw for Basket Pose
In the picture, one white paw appears resting inside the basket. Use the doll’s arm naturally if you sew it close to the basket, or make this small optional display paw to tuck over the basket rim.
- With warm white yarn, CO 10 sts.
- Rows 1 to 6: Work stockinette, beginning with a knit row.
- Row 7: K1, ssk, k4, k2tog, k1. 8 sts.
- Row 8: P all sts.
- Row 9: K2tog across. 4 sts.
- Cut yarn and pull through rem sts.
- Sew the side seam and stuff very lightly.
- Embroider three black claw lines on the front.
- Tack the paw inside the basket if using the basket as a fixed display prop.
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Loose Daisy Flower
The loose daisy near the basket has larger petals and a round yellow center. It helps complete the garden scene and visually connects the hat, crown, and overalls.
- Make 8 white petals using the small daisy petal method, but add 2 extra garter rows before decreasing.
- Sew petals in a flat circle.
- With yellow yarn, CO 8 sts and join.
- Rnd 1: K all sts.
- Rnd 2: K2tog around. 4 sts.
- Cut yarn and pull closed to form a tiny center nub.
- Sew the yellow center to the daisy.
- With olive green yarn, work a 3-inch I-cord stem and sew it behind the flower.
Body Stripe Placement
Use black yarn or embroidery floss after the doll is assembled. The stripes should look irregular, tapered, and organic. Do not make every stripe the same length. The beauty of the white tiger comes from gentle asymmetry.
- Head top: Add one central V and two small side V marks.
- Outer cheeks: Add three slanted lines on each side, pointing inward.
- Neck: Add a broken black ring just above the overall bib.
- Arms: Add two or three broken rings around each upper arm.
- Body sides: Add short black marks where the overalls do not cover the shoulder area.
- Legs: Add three short black bands on each visible lower leg.
- Tail: Use knitted black sections and add extra embroidered lines if desired.
Attaching Limbs
- Pin the legs to the lower body so the doll sits naturally with the feet forward.
- Sew each leg securely using ladder stitch around the top edge.
- Slide the overalls onto the legs before fully closing the second leg seam if your fit is snug.
- Pin arms at the shoulder line, just below the neck.
- Angle the left arm slightly downward near the hat side.
- Angle the right arm toward the basket side so the pose matches the garden scene.
- Sew the arms firmly, then hide yarn tails inside the body.
Dressing the Doll
Put the overalls on slowly, easing each leg through the short pant legs. The cuffs should sit above the white lower legs, leaving the black stripes visible. The bib should rest at the chest, with the top edge just below the tiger’s neck.
- Pull the overall legs up evenly.
- Smooth the front leaf panel so it sits centered on the belly.
- Bring straps over the shoulders and sew them to the back waist if not already attached.
- Secure front buttons through the straps with several small stitches.
- Place the satchel strap diagonally over the bib.
- Put the red shoes on the feet and tack them in place with hidden red stitches.
Final Assembly and Facial Detailing
Check the doll from the front before final stitching. The eyes should be level, the nose centered, the overalls straight, and the flower crown balanced across the forehead. Add tiny extra black face stitches only after all major pieces are attached.
- Use pink floss to refresh the nose if it became flattened during assembly.
- Add a tiny white highlight stitch beside each safety eye if you want a brighter expression.
- Sew the ears securely behind the flower crown.
- Tack the crown at the center and near both ears.
- Place the hat and basket beside the doll for the full photo-inspired display.
Care Notes
This doll is best used as a decorative handmade toy or gentle keepsake. Because it has buttons, safety eyes, embroidered details, and small accessories, it is not intended for unsupervised play by very young children.
- Spot clean with cool water and mild soap.
- Do not machine wash if the doll has buttons, structured accessories, or glued details.
- Press with a towel instead of wringing.
- Dry flat in a shaded, airy place.
Quick Checklist Before You Finish
- The head is round, full-cheeked, and larger than the body.
- The tiger stripes are black, tapered, and placed on the face, limbs, neck, and tail.
- The sage green overalls have short legs, a bib, two straps, buttons, and a textured front panel.
- The red shoes have small bows and leave the white paw fronts visible.
- The daisy crown has white flowers with yellow centers.
- The straw hat has a wide brim and daisy trim.
- The crossbody satchel hangs diagonally across the chest.
- The basket has a textured woven look and an arched handle.
Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines
Store the finished white tiger doll away from direct sunlight to protect the white yarn, green overalls, and red shoes from fading. Keep the accessories in a small breathable bag when not displayed so the daisies, hat brim, and basket handle do not become crushed.
For dust, use a soft dry brush and move gently in the direction of the knitted stitches. If the face needs cleaning, dab carefully around the embroidery instead of rubbing. Let every piece dry completely before storage to protect the stuffing and keep the doll fresh.



